To pump up your erudition: 5 novelizations worth reading for the thinking person

To pump up your erudition: 5 novelizations worth reading for the thinking person

For those who love to unravel the mysteries of the universe and human psychology in different situations.

Hawking’s latest discovery, Nikola Tesla’s incredible experiments, 50 stories of Russian girls who changed the world – we tell you about five books that are worth reading this winter.

“50 stories of Russian girls who changed the world”

The amazing fates of ordinary girls from Tsarist Russia will fascinate better than any TV series. One of the heroines was the first Russian woman to receive a medical degree. With a fight, but she got it. Another gave up the stage and became a test pilot. A third fought for women’s right to vote. Each went against their loved ones and society more than a century ago and made a small coup d’état. They dreamed of being themselves and pursuing their life’s work.

“On the origin of time: Stephen Hawking’s latest theory.”

The great scientist’s closest associate Thomas Hertog published Hawking’s latest thoughts on time and the cosmos. The discovery that turned the world upside down was published in the form of scientific articles during the researcher’s lifetime. And now the legacy of genius has become available in Russian in an understandable form for a wide range of readers. The book will help to understand the striking conclusions of Hawking and present him at work. The publication will be of interest to everyone who loves space, is interested in the origin of life and the mysteries of the universe, as well as pondering the origin of time and the nature of existence.

“The Phenomenon of Russian Maniacs”

The first large-scale study of maniacs and serial killers from the times of Tsarism, the USSR and the Russian Federation, this book is a grim dossier on Russian maniacs and murderers, from the 18th century to the present day. Working on the book, its authors not only studied archival data, but also personally interviewed those who worked with serial killers and caught them: criminologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, anthropologists, former and current law enforcement officers. The book will appeal to fans of detectives and the tru-crime genre. As well as anyone who wants to understand the psychology of maniacs and serial killers.

“Why the World is at War. Causes of enmity and paths to reconciliation.”

One often hears that war is the natural state of humanity. A study by economist and political scientist Christopher Blattman explains why this stereotype is wrong, how clashes actually occur, and what can prevent them. Amazon named Blattman’s work the best history book, and it has received top recommendations from the global academic community. An ideal read for adepts of critical thinking, ready to identify the important in the flow of information and remain optimistic in difficult times.

“Nikola Tesla. Discoveries, Inventions, Mysteries.”

A fascinating biography of one of the most popular scientists of the last century – Nikola Tesla. Without scientific nonsense and urban legends – about how Tesla became the “holy advocate” of modern electricity and “the man who invented the XX century”. Read the book – and learn: how the confrontation between Tesla and Edison affected applied electricity, why Tesla persistently engaged in the study of sunspots and polar auroras, whether it is true that the rumors about the Tunguska meteorite – no more than traces of experiments of the scientist that prevented Tesla to develop means of communication with other worlds.