Best selling Reference books
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1. 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.
2. The 1% method - minimum change, maximum effect
The secret of success: "The 1% method". It provides the tools you need to achieve any goal. James Clear, successful coach and one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, shares practical strategies to help you get a little better at what you set out to do every day. 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 feats, professional milestones, or personal goals like quitting smoking - you're sure to get there with this book.
3. Stop Overthinking
In today's world of sensory overload and overstimulation, many people live in a self-inflicted mental prison: they are stuck in endless negative thought loops, making life difficult for themselves in everyday life.
This book explains what goes on in the brain when such exhausting thought patterns occur, how to become aware of the triggers for them and how to end these negative spirals. Renowned author Nick Trenton provides detailed and proven techniques to help rewire the brain, control thoughts and change mental habits. He shows how to recognise your inner fears, overcome stress attacks and focus on relaxation. Ultimately, he offers a path to unlocking new potential in life.
4. The book you wish your parents had read...
In her bestseller, Philippa Perry explains what really matters between parents and children. The experienced psychotherapist reveals how we do not pass on painful experiences from our own childhood, but heal them. If we become aware that our own upbringing also influences our relationship with our children, we can learn from mistakes - and make amends for them. We learn how to break out of negative behaviour patterns and how to deal with impulsive feelings.
Reference books
CHF15.70
The book you wish your parents had read...
German, Jorge del Corral, Philippa Perry, 2021
5. Duden - German spelling
The new Duden 2024: Find out all about the spelling changes and discover the vocabulary of the German language.
6. On the psychology of money
7. Think and Grow Rich German Edition
With over 60 million copies sold, Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich is one of the most successful books of all time. For more than 20 years, the very young Napoleon Hill interviewed more than 500 millionaires, among them the most powerful and influential personalities of his time such as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller or Theodore Roosevelt. The essence of his study has been incorporated into this book. The result is a guide to personal success that is as timeless as it is compelling, in which Hill shows how to change your life in just 13 steps. Now, for the first time, the complete and unabridged 1937 edition is available in German - possibly the most important financial book ever written. It's time to stop wondering what constitutes success - and start knowing.
8. Menschen lesen
There has never been such a book about body language before: written by an FBI agent whose job it was for 25 years to expose spies, murderers and criminals by means of their body language. Because only 20 percent of our communication is through the spoken word. So 80 percent of our communication is non-verbal and unconscious. The internationally renowned expert Joe Navarro explains exactly how to see through your counterpart, how to decipher feelings and behaviour precisely, how to avoid pitfalls and confidently unmask posture and facial expressions that are supposed to lead astray. Gestures, posture and facial expressions are scrutinized from head to toe and analyzed according to the latest research.
9. Successful learning with ADHD and ADD
The practical guide for parents.
Reference books
CHF28.90
Successful learning with ADHD and ADD
German, Stefanie Rietzler, Fabian Grolimund, 2023
10. Ikigai
Ikigai (jap. 生き甲斐 meaning of life) is loosely translated as "that which is worth living for". Whether it's the fruit farmers of Sembikiya, ceramist Sokichi Nagae, or nearly 100-year-old Jiro Ono, the oldest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars, they have all found their ikigai, and with it, meaning and joy in life. Based on these and other inspiring life stories and substantiated by scientific findings, Japanese neuroscientist Ken Mogi explains the Japanese philosophy that helps to find fulfilment, contentment and mindfulness in life. He also provides deep insights into Japanese culture, where the understanding of ikigai is pervasive. Japanese people strive to find and live their ikigai, whether in their careers, in their relationships with friends and family, or in their meticulously cultivated hobbies. In doing so, it is crucial to pursue one's goal with dedication and to do what one does for its own sake. The Five Pillars of ikigai: 1. start small 2. learn to let go 3. live harmony and sustainability 4. discover the joy in small things 5. be in the here and now.
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