Four books that might interest you

Save the diversity

Manifesto for a biodiverse society.

• Helmuth Trischler, Jens Kersten and Katrin Böhning-Gaese
• Publisher: Klett-Cotta
• Year of publication: 2025
• Pages: 208
• ISBN: 9783608966497

Species extinction and climate change threaten the earth and our existence. Both are caused by humans. If we want to avert the impending catastrophe, we have to radically change our way of life. Faced with this mammoth task, some people may resign themselves. However, the authors show that the worst can be avoided with a variety of practical measures, some of which have already been taken. Above all, we need to recognize the value of all that ecosystems provide. We can live in harmony with nature instead of ruthlessly exploiting it.

getAbstract rating: 10

Qualities:

• Controversial
• An eye-opener
• Explosive

Digital diagnoses

Mental health as a social media trend.

• Laura Wiesböck
• Publisher: Zsolnay
• Year of publication: 2025
• Pages: 176
• ISBN: 9783552075429

It is in the logic of social media that they exaggerate complex issues and draw users into a maelstrom of similar content. As private companies, the large social media groups also obey the laws of the market and competition. Both of these are the worst possible conditions for a differentiated approach to mental illness. The author cleverly analyses the mental health trend in social media, highlights problematic developments and argues for a move away from the individualization of healthcare.

getAbstract rating: 9

Qualities:

• Analytical
• An eye-opener
• Explosive

Implement ESG reporting

Reporting requirements and IT solutions.

• Peter Preuss, Neele Baumann and Lukas Kister
• Publisher: Schäffer-Poeschel
• Year of publication: 2025
• Pages: 163
• ISBN: 9783791064369

The EU's ESG reporting obligations, in particular the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), are considered a bureaucratic monster. This directive requires companies to disclose comprehensive information on their environmental, social and governance practices. The complex legislation is delaying its transposition into German law. However, companies subject to reporting requirements should already be doing their homework. This book offers them guidance in the jungle of regulatory developments - with a focus on the use of suitable IT.

getAbstract rating: 8

Qualities:

• Feasible
• Systematically

The resilience plan

Strategies for optimizing mental health to stay mentally strong at work.

• Marie-Hélène Pelletier
• Publisher: Vahlen
• Publication year: 2024
• Pages: 170
• ISBN: 9783800675296

Burnt out? Not me! Managers often wrongly assume that they don't need to do anything for their resilience. They underestimate the demands placed on them and overestimate their resources. In her well-structured and easy-to-understand book, mental health expert Marie-Hélène Pelletier encourages you to take care of your mental health in good time, taking into account both your professional and private life. Individual actions are not enough. Neither is copying others. An individual plan is necessary.

getAbstract rating: 7

Qualities:

• Feasible
• An eye-opener
• Systematically