Best selling Non-fiction

Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.

1. Goldmann Die 1%-Methode – Minimale Veränderung, maximale Wirkung

The Secret to Success: The 1% Method. It provides the essential tools you need to achieve any goal. James Clear, a successful coach and one of the leading experts in habit formation, presents practical strategies that help you improve a little bit every day in whatever you set out to do. His method draws on insights from biology, psychology, and neuroscience, and works in all areas of life. No matter what you want to achieve—whether it's athletic excellence, professional milestones, or personal goals like quitting smoking—this book will surely help you succeed. 

Die 1%-Methode – Minimale Veränderung, maximale Wirkung (German, James Clear, 2020)
Non-fiction
CHF16.70

Die 1%-Methode – Minimale Veränderung, maximale Wirkung

German, James Clear, 2020

2. Piper Eine Hymne an das Leben

"A Hymn to Life" is the official autobiography of Gisèle Pelicot, breaking the silence on personal and societal issues. In this captivating work, the author shares her experiences and insights gathered throughout her life journey. The biography not only highlights the challenges she faced but also the strength and resilience she developed. Pelicot encourages readers to engage with their own stories and overcome shame to lead a fulfilling life. This book is a powerful invitation to reflect on one's own life and find one's voice. 

Piper Eine Hymne an das Leben (German, Gisèle Pelicot, 2026)
Non-fiction
CHF23.90

Piper Eine Hymne an das Leben

German, Gisèle Pelicot, 2026

3. Cornelsen Duden - Die deutsche Rechtschreibung

The new Duden 2024. Learn all about the spelling changes and discover the vocabulary of the German language.

Duden - Die deutsche Rechtschreibung (German, 2024)
Non-fiction
CHF33.70

Duden - Die deutsche Rechtschreibung

German, 2024

4. Hanser Power - Die 48 Gesetze der Macht

With over 200,000 copies sold, "Power - The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene dominated the bestseller lists for months. Now, the classic is available in a compact edition: concise, to the point, and entertaining. Those who want power should not linger too long on moral scruples. Anyone who believes they are not affected by the mechanisms of power could be its victim tomorrow. Those who claim that power can be attained through gentle means misunderstand reality. This book is the Machiavelli of the 21st century, but also a historical and literary treasure trove full of surprises. 

Power - Die 48 Gesetze der Macht (German, Robert Greene, 2013)
Non-fiction
CHF20.90

Power - Die 48 Gesetze der Macht

German, Robert Greene, 2013

5. Hogrefe Erfolgreich lernen mit ADHS und ADS

For children with ADHD and their parents, the school years can often be quite challenging. Children frequently avoid unpleasant homework, engage their parents in endless discussions about the sense and nonsense of certain exercises, dawdle and daydream, and quickly become frustrated when they face failure or cannot solve a task. Even parents with strong parenting skills can find the learning and homework situation with dreamers and whirlwinds to be taxing at times.

This parent guide provides you with concrete, practical support on how to:
- Increase your child's concentration and endurance
- Make learning more motivating
- Reduce frustration, arguments, and tears around homework
- Get chaos and forgetfulness under control
- Help your child achieve more success through clever learning methods
- Foster your child's strengths
- Support your child during failures and protect their self-esteem
- Build a good collaboration with the school.

The strategies presented have been developed through work with hundreds of families and have proven effective in practice. You may be surprised to find that often it is small, inconspicuous changes that can have a significant impact.

Stefanie Rietzler and Fabian Grolimund are psychologists and jointly lead the Academy for Learning Coaching in Zurich.
 

Erfolgreich lernen mit ADHS und ADS (German, Fabian Grolimund, Stefanie Rietzler, 2023)
Non-fiction
CHF26.70

Erfolgreich lernen mit ADHS und ADS

German, Fabian Grolimund, Stefanie Rietzler, 2023

6. Riva Can't Hurt Me

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice and physical abuse haunted his dreams. But through self-discipline, mental toughness and hard work, he transformed himself from a depressed, overweight youth with no prospects into a U.S. Army icon and one of the top endurance athletes in the world. He is the only person to ever pass elite training to become a Navy SEAL as well as a U.S. Army Ranger and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, and he has also set numerous endurance records.
In "Can't Hurt Me" he tells his truly amazing life story and shows that most of us don't even realise half of our potential. Goggins calls this the 40 per cent rule. His outstanding example, on the other hand, illustrates how anyone can succeed in changing that and overcoming pain thresholds and fears.
 

Can't Hurt Me (German, David Goggins, Peter Peschke, 2023)
Non-fiction
CHF21.–

Can't Hurt Me

German, David Goggins, Peter Peschke, 2023

7. Finanzbuch Über die Psychologie des Geldes

Money has much more to do with psychology than with finances. When it comes to money, we believe we need to know certain facts, rules, and principles. We assume that the world of finance is the world of mathematics, where data and formulas tell us exactly how to behave, and people would then follow that guidance. However, the opposite is true: In the real world, people do not make their financial decisions based on a spreadsheet. They make them at dinner or during a meeting, where personal history, individual perspectives, ego, and other crude influences come together. So, it is primarily about psychology, emotions, and gray areas.

Through 20 short stories, the award-winning author Morgan Housel vividly illustrates that when it comes to money matters, what matters is not how much theoretical knowledge someone has, but how they behave in a stressful situation.

"One of the best and most original finance books in years."
Jason Zweig, The Wall Street Journal

"Morgan Housel is one of the brightest new stars in the finance world. He is accessible to anyone who wants to learn more about the psychology of money. I highly recommend this book."
James P. O'Shaughnessy, author of The Best Investment Strategies of All Time.
 

Über die Psychologie des Geldes (German, Morgan Housel, 2021)
Non-fiction
−5%
CHF17.70 was CHF18.70

Über die Psychologie des Geldes

German, Morgan Housel, 2021

8. Econ Das Buch, von dem du dir wünschst, deine Eltern hätten es gelesen

In her bestseller, Philippa Perry explains what truly matters between parents and children. The experienced psychotherapist reveals how we can heal painful experiences from our own childhood instead of passing them on. By realizing that our own upbringing also affects our relationship with our children, we can learn from our mistakes and make amends. We discover how to break free from negative behavior patterns and manage impulsive feelings. 

Das Buch, von dem du dir wünschst, deine Eltern hätten es gelesen (German, Jorge del Corral, Philippa Perry, 2021)
Non-fiction
CHF14.90

Das Buch, von dem du dir wünschst, deine Eltern hätten es gelesen

German, Jorge del Corral, Philippa Perry, 2021

9. Hogrefe Jaron auf den Spuren des Glücks

Things couldn't be worse for the young fox Jaron: His strict father forces him to play soccer, even though he doesn't enjoy the training at all. His best friend suddenly prefers to spend time with two bullies who constantly bother Jaron. And then the teacher puts him in a girls' group for the big project! But there, the cheeky rabbit girl Lotte announces, "We're going to explore what makes us happy!" She sweeps the gloomy Jaron along on an adventurous quest for happiness. A story about the small and big questions of life, about the courage to stand up for oneself, and the transformative power of friendship. 

Jaron auf den Spuren des Glücks (German, Fabian Grolimund, Stefanie Rietzler, 2021)
Non-fiction
CHF28.70

Jaron auf den Spuren des Glücks

German, Fabian Grolimund, Stefanie Rietzler, 2021

10. Piper Breath - Atem

Our breathing can help us lose weight, positively influence our overall health, and even extend our lives. Those who breathe correctly are more confident and can focus better. This book aims to reintroduce us to the lost art of good breathing. James Nestor meets leading scientists at Harvard and studies the effects of breathing difficulties. He shares insights from swim coaches as well as Indian mystics and strict Russian cardiologists to demonstrate what breathing can trigger in our bodies. 

Breath - Atem (German, James Nestor, 2021)
Non-fiction
CHF22.90

Breath - Atem

German, James Nestor, 2021

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