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The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman

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The Castle: Adven...

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The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men

by Jon Ronson

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Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life

by Kalina Silverman

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Fed Up: What Evolution Reveals About Food, Diet, Health, and Eating Well

by Daniel E. Lieberman

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