"The Disciplined Trader" is Mark Douglas's first book and one of the first works entirely devoted to the psychology of trading. It was published in 1990, at a time when emotions in the market were discussed far less than indicators and trading systems.

*How to Win Friends and Influence People* was published in 1936 and has been in print ever since. Dale Carnegie wrote it based on the courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication that he had been teaching in New York since 1912. The book is a practical compilation of principles for effective communication, drawn from twenty years of working with thousands of students—ranging from salespeople and managers to politicians and military officers.

"A Placebo for Yourself" is a book that sparks sharply polarized opinions. Some readers consider it a revelation that changed their lives. Others—including many scientists and doctors—point to serious exaggerations and a loose handling of scientific data. An honest review must acknowledge both sides, because the book is neither an unqualified revelation nor pure quackery. It occupies a complex position between the two.