Elizabeth's Staff Picks


Showing 1 - 4 of 4  There are a total of 74 valid entries on the list.
Book cover for "The little book of hygge"
Star rating for The little book of hygge
Author:
Average Rating:
3.4 stars
Description:
"The Danes are famously the happiest people in the world, and hygge is a cornerstone of their way of life. Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on the sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. It is about gratitude...
Book cover for "Think again"
Star rating for Think again
Average Rating:
4.1 stars
Description:
"The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. The difficulty of rethinking our assumptions is surprisingly common--maybe even fundamentally human ... The new science of intellectual humility shows that as a mindset and a skillset, rethinking can be taught, and Grant explains...
Book cover for "Unf*ck your brain"
Star rating for Unf*ck your brain
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
"Expert advice on the neuroscience of trauma and practical exercises for recovery, written for lay readers"--
Book cover for "Unthinkable"
Star rating for Unthinkable
Average Rating:
3 stars
Description:
"[The author] has spent years travelling the world, tracking down incredibly rare brain disorders. In [this book] she tells the stories of nine extraordinary people she encountered along the way. From the man who thinks he's a tiger to the doctor who feels the pain of others just by looking at them to a woman who hears music thats not there, their experiences illustrate how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant...