Books like Why by Philip Prowse

Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" explains how two distinct mental systems shape our judgments and decisions, offering insights into the biases that influence everyday choices.

In Kafka’s 1915 novella *Die Verwandlung*, salesman Gregor Samsa awakes to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect, prompting a psychological and social exploration of alienation and family dynamics.

The Power of Habit shows how tiny habits shape our lives and how they can be transformed to achieve personal and organizational success.

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ allegorical novella about Ebenezer Scrooge, whose miserly ways are transformed through visits from Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Phileas Fogg wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, a daring quest that unfolds into a globe‑spanning adventure.

Rolf Dobelli presents 99 concise chapters that explain everyday cognitive biases, showing how awareness can sharpen decision‑making at work and in life.

A coming‑of‑age narrative set in 19th‑century England, following young David Copperfield as he navigates orphanhood, hardship and society’s social hierarchies.

A series of charming vignettes set in the fictional English country town of Cranford, drawn from Gaskell’s childhood in Knutsford, depicting the lives and manners of its genteel society.

Explore how hidden psychological forces shape our economic decisions, from personal finance to the 2008 crisis, with Dan Ariely’s behavioral economics insights.

A deep dive into how behavioral economics reshaped our understanding of decision making through pioneering Israeli psychological research and its impact on evidence‑based policy.

An orphaned man falls in love with his cousin's widow after she moves into the manor house.

A groundbreaking investigation into the origins of morality, religion, and politics.

Greek with facing English translation

n Super Bowl XLIX, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made one of the most controversial calls in football history: With 26 seconds remaining, and trailing by four at the Patriots' one-yard line, he called for a pass instead of a hand off to his star running back. The pass was intercepted and the Seahawks lost. Critics called it the dumbest play in history. But was the call really that bad? Or did Carroll actually make a great move that was ruined by bad luck? Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there is always information that is hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making? Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned business consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes. By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate and successful in the long run.

A story about a man who meets another woman after losing his wife, only to find he was actually used by her, leading to a thrilling investigation of the truth.

After an airplane crashes in the Australian desert, siblings Mary and Peter survive with the help of an Aboriginal boy, but a tragic misunderstanding leaves an indelible mark on their lives.