Best Books on Genius and Superbrain (My Recommendations)

 

General

1. Mind Power by Editors of Reader's Digest
   
2. The Owner's Manual for the Brain (4th Edition): The Ultimate Guide to Peak Mental Performance at All Ages by Pierce Howard

Thinking and Mental Models

1. The Society of Mind by Marvin Minsky
   
2. The Emotion Machine: Commonsense Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of the Human Mind by Marvin Minsky
3. Secrets of Mind Power by Harry Lorayne
4. Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour A Papert
5. Master Your Thinking: A Practical Guide to Align Yourself with Reality and Achieve Tangible Results in the Real World by Thibaut Meurisse
   

Problem Solving

1. The Art and Craft of Problem Solving by Paul Zeitz
   
2. How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method by G. Polya, John H. Conway
   

Creativity

1. Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius by Michael Michalko
2. Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson
   
3. Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer
   
4. Your Creative Brain: Seven Steps to Maximize Imagination, Productivity, and Innovation in Your Life by Shelley Carson
   

Brain and Spirituality

1. Super Brain: Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind to Maximize Health, Happiness, and Spiritual Well-Being Paperback by Rudolph E. Tanzi Ph.D., Deepak Chopra M.D.
   

Memory and Working Memory

1. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
   

Systems Thinking

1. The Art of Systems Thinking: Essential Skills for Creativity and Problem Solving by Joseph O'Connor, Ian McDermott

Computational Thinking

1. Computational Thinking: A beginner's guide to problem-solving and programming by Karl Beecher
   

Scientific Thinking

1. Thinking Physics: Practical Lessons in Critical Thinking by Lewis Carroll Epstein
   

Mathematical and Statistical Thinking

Genius

1. Mastery by Robert Greene
   

Intelligence and IQ

1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your IQ by Richard Pellegrino, Michael J. Politis
   

Brain and Genius

Expertise

Artistic Creativity

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

1. How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer

Learning, Master Student and Speed Reading

1. Master Your Learning: A Practical Guide to Learn More Deeply, Retain Information Longer and Become a Lifelong Learner by Thibaut Meurisse

Best books on Success and Self Help (My Recommendations)

Classics / Modern Classics

1. Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Anthony Robbins
2. Awaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! by Anthony Robbins
   
3. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
4. The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt
5. Goals! by Brian Tracy
6. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: Self help classic originally published in 1937.
7. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
8. You Can Win by Shiv Khera
9. The Art of Living by Reader’s Digest
10. Getting The Most Out of Life by An Anthology from The Reader’s Digest

Meditation

1. Meditation for Dummies by Stephan Bodian

Creative Visualization, Mind Techniques

1. The Silva Mind Control Method by Jose Silva

Neuro-linguistic Programming

1. Neuro Linguistic Programming for Dummies by Kate Burton and Romilla Ready

Hypnosis, Subconscious Mind

1. Hypnotherapy for Dummies by Mike Bryant and Peter Mabbutt
2. The Power of your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy

Life Coaching

1. Life Coaching for Dummies by Jeni Mumford

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies by Rhena Branch, Rob Willson

Time Management

1. How to Get Control of your Time and your Life by Alan Lakein

Emotional Intelligence

1. The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your Success by Howard E. Book, Steven J. Stein

Others

1. Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
2. Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

Success and Self Help: Religious and Spiritual Perspective

Christianity 

1. "Everyone who believes in him (Christ) may have eternal life." (John 3:15) "Pray to Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit and Jesus Second Coming."
2. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." (Mark 12:30) "Serve your God. Honor and obey your God."

Islam 

1. Fasting
   

Judaism

1. Ten Commandments
   

Hinduism

1. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams by Dr. Deepak Chopra
   
2. Creating Affluence: The A-to-Z Steps to a Richer Life by Dr Deepak Chopra
3. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma
   
4. Discover Your Destiny With The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
   
5. The 5Am Club By Robin Sharma
   
6. Megaliving! : 30 Days to a Perfect Life: The Ultimate Action Plan for Total Mastery of Your Mind, Body & Character by Robin Sharma
   
7. Chakras
   
8. Mudra
9. Lakshmi , Saraswati
10. Seva (Selfless service to God and humanity)
    

Toltec

1. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz
   
2. The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (Toltec Wisdom) by Don Miguel Ruiz

Japanese ways

1. Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
   
2. The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way by Hector Garcia, Francesc Miralles
   
3. The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
4. Kaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time by Sarah Harvey
   
5. Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno
   

Buddhism

1. Noble Eightfold Path
   
2. Four Noble Truths
3. Moksha
   
4. Enlightenment
   

Taoism

1. Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

Mythology

1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology by Kevin Osborn, Dana L. Burgess, Ph.D. (Faith, Respect, Honor, Praise, Pray)
   

Astrology

1. Astrology For Dummies by Rae Orion (Faith: God, King of Astro and Universe; Pray to God and Astro)
   

Angels

1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Angels by Jay Stevenson Ph.D. 
   
2. Angels in Christianity (Pray to God and Angels)
   

Brain and Consciousness as it leads to Success:

1. Deeper states of consciousness
   
2. Nap
   

Other worldly factors that determine (in the form of direct and spiritual help) success:

1. Educational attainment
2. Work experience, accomplishment 
3. Personality, Character (Honesty, Truthfulness)
4. Handsomeness, Beauty
5. Skills and knowledge
6. Popularity, Reputation, Influence, Ability to set trends
7. Wealth
8. Health
9. Hardwork, Perseverance, Effort