Books

A reality check for green dreamers — Vaclav Smil dismantles popular climate narratives with data, not dogma.
It’s the book every energy investor should read before making bold Net Zero promises.

Skip the boring sales courses — Oren Klaff teaches persuasion like a thriller writer with a whiteboard.
It’s sharp, fun, and actually works in real business conversations.

If you ever thought your success was due to your genius and your failures to bad luck, "The Drunkard’s Walk" will kindly remind you that both probably just bumped into you at random on the street.

While other explorers were busy ticking off their grand plans, Shackleton managed to not accomplish his—but instead pulled off the unimaginable and the unplannable: turning a spectacular failure into the most legendary survival story in Antarctic history.

If you think your circumstances are holding you back, David Goggins dares you to flip the script—his story proves that excuses are just fuel for the fire.

Roberto Benigni’s "Life is Beautiful" stands as a masterpiece that celebrates the resilience and beauty of the human spirit even when faced with unimaginable horrors. 

Bernard Moitessier’s "The Long Way" isn’t just about racing around the world—it’s about sailing past the finish line and into the unknown, guided more by the call of the sea than by any trophy.

It is the classic manual for anyone who wants to master the fine art of making others feel important—mainly by actually caring about what they want, listening more than talking, and never underestimating the power of a genuine smile.

Kevin Johnson’s "Never Give Up: he delivers a punchy collection of real-life tales—from Oprah Winfrey to Michael Jordan—proving that setbacks are just pit stops on the road to triumph.

While others dreamed of glory, Amundsen simply claimed it all: the Northwest Passage, the South Pole, and the North Pole, often leaving both his critics and creditors frozen in disbelief at his relentless ambition and unorthodox tactics.

With sharp wit and science-backed insights, Fung invites readers to stop blaming willpower and start questioning the real culprits behind weight gain, making you rethink everything you thought you knew about dieting.

Brazilian author Ana Arantes challenges our taboos, transforming the end of life into a profound conversation. With compassion, she reminds us that embracing mortality can deepen our appreciation for every moment, making life itself richer and more meaningful.

The Coming Wave" predicts that AI, quantum computing, and other groundbreaking technologies will crash into society with transformative—and potentially disruptive—force, leaving us all scrambling to either ride the wave or be swallowed by it. 

Bronnie Ware distills the wisdom of those at life’s end into a powerful reminder to live authentically, cherish relationships, and prioritize happiness over expectations. 

Sophie Elmhirst’s transforms a quirky English love story into an epic tale of survival, proving that the most unlikely couples can weather any storm—even a whale-induced shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific.

Alex argues that fossil fuels are not just necessary, but vital for human flourishing, claiming their benefits. He challenges mainstream climate narratives by asserting that our reliance on fossil fuels has made the world safer and more livable, and that eliminating them could be catastrophic.

Smil insists that numbers only tell the truth when placed in proper context. He tackles big sustainable questions reminding us that, while numbers may not lie, the truths they reveal are rarely as straightforward as they seem.

Lars Schernikau’s The Unpopular Truth about Electricity and the Future of Energy cuts through the political noise to deliver a hard-hitting, fact-packed analysis of why the world’s energy transition isn’t as simple—or as green—as it’s often portrayed.

Jonathan Haidt delivers a stark warning about how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood—driven by smartphones, social media, and overprotective parenting—has triggered a dramatic rise in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among young people. 

Ishmael Beah’s book plunges you into the brutal reality of child soldiers during Sierra Leone's civil war, where innocence is shattered, and survival becomes a daily nightmare. It’s a raw, unforgettable journey through the depths of despair and hope.

Tania transforms what begins as a teenage escape from responsibility into an extraordinary, real-life odyssey of self-discovery. At just eighteen, with little sailing experience she sets out alone to circumnavigate the globe in a 26-foot sloop.