Social Psychology & Interactions

When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power....

The Ellipsis Manual is the kind of book that used to be locked away deep in a vault underground, far away from the prying eyes of those who could misuse its power....

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, learn what sets high achievers apart—from Bill Gates to the Beatles—in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review). In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of...

This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing.

As an 18-year-old on a gap year in Canberra, Liz Cameron was approached at a shopping centre by a woman who, unbeknownst to her, was a recruiting agent for Providence, a Christian cult that originated in South Korea and currently operates in 72 countries.

When a relationship with a narcissist ends, the caretaking partner is often left confused, deeply hurt, and often still emotionally connected, while the narcissist seems....

Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they screw up...

By the author of the modern classic The Black Swan, this collection of aphorisms and meditations expresses his major ideas in ways you least expect....

In this extraordinary, groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way....

Explores how wetiko covertly operates both out in the world and within our minds and how it underlies every form of self-destruction, both individual and collective

Reveals how wetiko’s power lies in our blindness to it and examines how people across the ages have...

Returning to the topic of her beloved classic bestseller A Return to Love, spiritual guide Marianne Williamson builds on the ideas introduced in that book to lead us toward the light through the inspiring guidance of the mystic Jesus. In A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A...

Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions....

Break free from people pleasing with your complete guide to setting boundaries, building self-worth, and overcoming codependency.

In 1979, a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the US Army....

An acclaimed historian of science uncovers the hidden history of brainwashing—and its troubling implications for today. Because brainwashing affects both the world and our observation of the world, we often don’t recognize it while it’s happening—unless we know where to look. As Rebecca...

Manipulation is a powerful tool, and it's not always easy to spot a manipulator. Manipulators can be very convincing, and they often get away with their behavior because people don't know how to spot them. But with the right tools and knowledge, we can learn how to protect ourselves....

*As featured in the streaming documentary #UNTRUTH—now with a new foreword by George Conway and an afterword by the author* A masterful and eye-opening examination of Trump and the coercive control tactics he uses to build a fanatical devotion in his supporters written by “an authority on...

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding....

Do you crave intimacy but feel overwhelmed when someone gets too close? Are you torn between wanting love and protecting your independence? Do you withdraw when emotions rise, leaving you feeling misunderstood or emotionally drained?

This affirming and thoughtful guide outlines how and why we need to fundamentally shift our thinking about neurodivergent people. We need to accept differences rather than framing them as a problem, abnormality or disorder. Welcome to the neurodiversity paradigm....

This 3-in-1 guide gives you 120+ tools, scripts, and self-reflection exercises to help you heal attachment wounds, stop manipulative habits, and build meaningful relationships that feel safe, clear, and real.

A profound new approach to healing trauma, grounded in a radical reframing of how we understand this nearly universal experience....

La práctica de la atención y de focalizar es como un músculo. Si no lo utilizamos se debilita; si lo ejercitamos, se desarrolla y fortalece. En este esperado libro, el autor del best-seller mundial Inteligencia emocional nos muestra las posibilidades de cultivar dicha atención, tanto como...

In 24 absorbing lectures, you’ll discover many of the different cognitive, motivational, and emotional factors that underlie social behavior....

“Narcissism” is truly one of the most important words our time ― ceaselessly discussed in the media, the subject of millions of online search queries, and at the centerpiece of serious social and political debates....

In the bestselling tradition of Mary Roach and A.J. Jacobs comes a fresh and powerful deep dive on loneliness, illuminating the complexity of this misunderstood social phenomenon and why people need people. According to a report by the US Surgeon General in 2023, one out of every two American...

Unsere Emotionen spielen eine mächtige Rolle in allem, was wir denken, sagen und tun. In dieser Boot Camp-Serie erkundet Derren Brown gemeinsam mit führenden Verhaltenswissenschaftlern und verschiedenen Experten, wie wir diese kraftvollen und geheimnisvollen Kräfte kontrollieren können, die oft unser rationales Denken übernehmen und uns völlig in die Irre führen. Durch die Steigerung unserer emotionalen Intelligenz können wir unser Leben in jeder erdenklichen Weise verbessern.

Der gefeierte Psychoanalytiker und Philosoph zeigt uns, dass Liebe nicht nur ein Gefühl, sondern eine Kunst ist – erreichbar durch Reife, Übung, Konzentration und Mut. Denn in Fromms Augen ist wahre Liebe das Resultat eines kontinuierlichen inneren Wachstums und einer lebendigen Auseinandersetzung mit den eigenen Werten.

An engaging, practical guide through the promises and paradoxes of solitude, offering science-backed advice for getting the most out of your alone time and deepening your relationship with yourself and others. Solitude is part of the human experience. But just like other relationships, your...

Tras el éxito de ¿Por qué nadie me lo dijo antes?, la psicóloga clínica Julie Smith regresa con Abrir en caso de..., una guía imprescindible para afrentar los momentos de crisis con claridad y acción. Con un formato innovador de "cartas para abrir cuando...", este libro ofrece consejos prácticos y herramientas psicológicas basadas en la ciencia para manejar el estrés, la ansiedad, la autoestima y la toma de decisiones.

علم النفس هو علم دراسة العقل, لكن هذه الصياغة البسيطة تغطي مجالًا محيرًا وهائلًا يتعلق بالتفكير والسلوك البشري, بداية من بيولوجيا المخ والجهاز العصبي حتى معنى الحب والسعادة. وقد كان علم النفس يسمى بـ علم البشر"؛ لأنه يحاول إجراء دراسة علمية على الأشياء التي تجعلنا بشرًا. والكلمة الرئيسية هنا هي كلمة "علم"؛ فهناك العديد من فروع المعرفة الأخرى – كالفلسفة

Full of effective, efficient, brain-science-based ways to make positive changes to your voice, in your head and coming out of your mouth, I’m Speaking also teaches the listener how to fearlessly use that voice, personally and professionally: ask for what you want and get what you need, speak up against toxicity, communicate everything better, have the difficult conversations, and cultivate resilience.

With real-world examples, light humor, and expert insight, Reverse Psychology is your step-by-step guide to smarter influence. Learn how to persuade without pressure and make people want to choose your side—while thinking it was their idea all along.

In a world where every interaction counts, How to Read People Like a Book in 10 Seconds gives you the upper hand. Whether you're navigating business meetings, social settings, or personal relationships, this guide delivers 40 lightning-fast psychological techniques to decode body language, microexpressions, tone, and subtle cues-on the spot.

Warum fühlen wir uns leer, obwohl wir ständig beschäftigt sind? Warum scheint alles schneller zu gehen – aber nichts wirklich voranzukommen? Dieses Buch ist keine klassische Gesellschaftsanalyse. Es ist ein literarisch verdichteter Weckruf für alle, die spüren, dass etwas grundlegend nicht mehr stimmt – in uns, um uns und zwischen uns. In zehn kraftvollen Kapiteln wird sichtbar, wie Individualisierung, Beschleunigung, digitaler Reiz-Overload und kulturelle Sprachlosigkeit eine Gesellschaft hervorbringen, die zwar alles hat – aber sich selbst verliert.

Vivimos en un mundo donde la influencia se ha convertido en un arma. Desde manipuladores con palabras suaves hasta parejas tóxicas e incluso líderes astutos, las personas utilizan tácticas de psicología oscura para controlar tus decisiones sin que te des cuenta. El dolor no está solo en que te mientan, sino en sentirte impotente, dudar de tus instintos y cuestionar tu realidad.

Expose the Lies. Decode the Mind Games. Reclaim Your Power. Do you ever feel drained after spending time with someone like your confidence is leaking out of you? Do you sense when someone’s lying, but can’t prove it so you end up doubting yourself? Do you keep falling into the same emotional traps, no matter how hard you try to stay in control? We live in a world filled with charmers, deceivers, and energy vampires who know exactly which buttons to push. They twist reality, rewrite your memories, and make you question your sanity.

Defiende tu mente y recupera el control en un mundo ruidoso ¿Te sientes abrumado por la propaganda, las noticias falsas y las influencias sutiles en cada rincón? ¿Estás cansado de dudar de ti mismo, preguntándote si tus decisiones realmente son tuyas o si alguien más las ha implantado en tu mente? ¿Desearías tener un sistema claro y comprobado para proteger tu mente, recuperar tu enfoque y volver a pensar de forma libre e independiente?

In Mental Games to Play, you’ll uncover the hidden mental traps that keep you emotionally stuck and constantly second-guessing yourself. You’ll learn to identify and disarm the gaslighting tactics — both external and internal - that distort your reality. Most importantly, you’ll develop a system to protect your clarity, confidence, and mental stability even when chaos hits.

Behind the Lies takes listeners deep into the psychology of compulsive liars, exploring not just what they do, but why they do it. Also known as mythomania or pseudologia fantastica, compulsive lying is more than habit — it’s a complex psychological behaviour rooted in insecurity, attention-seeking, fear of rejection, and a need for control. Understanding it matters because compulsive lying affects every corner of life: destroying trust in relationships, undermining workplaces, and even shaping the behaviour of leaders and public figures.

Con consejos prácticos para el mundo real, aprenderás a analizar a las personas con facilidad y a comprender mejor sus verdaderas intenciones. Este libro te proporciona las herramientas para leer a las personas de forma eficaz y, al mismo tiempo, garantiza que utilizarás estos conocimientos para el bien.

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly second-guessing your memory, your feelings, even your sanity? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. You may be a victim of gaslighting—a manipulative tactic designed to erode your sense of reality and make you dependent on the abuser. Recovery from Gaslighting: How to Identify Gaslighting, Break Free from Emotional Manipulation, Reclaim Your Reality, and Rebuild Your Self-Worth is your compassionate guide to understanding, breaking the cycle, and reclaiming your life. This isn’t just theory—it’s a practical roadmap.

You don’t have to say yes to everything. You don’t have to carry everyone else’s problems. You don’t have to apologize for wanting peace. Nope... Not Today: How to Set Guilt-Free Boundaries—The Ultimate Guide to Stop People-Pleasing is your invitation to take your life back, one confident “no” at a time. Written in a warm, conversational voice, Leah Wiseman shows you how to stop stretching yourself too thin, stop over-explaining every decision, and start honoring your time, energy, and sanity.

23 Games of Power began as my journey to understand why I kept being outplayed without knowing it. Once I learned to decode hidden motives and patterns, everything changed — my confidence, relationships, and control. This book reveals the same strategies to help you analyze, predict, and influence others with precision. Most people spend their lives guessing what others think. The few who master these patterns create the outcomes they want. You don’t need to be manipulative — you just need to understand how the game is played.

nteligencia Emocional y Manipulación Psicológica te equipa con las herramientas necesarias para descifrar intenciones ocultas, exponer las tácticas narcisistas y proteger tu mente de la manipulación. Domina la inteligencia emocional y la persuasión encubierta para defenderte y convertirte en una influencia poderosa, sin recurrir a la manipulación.

Do you ever feel invisible in social situations? Like everyone else knows the rules of connection except you? You’re not broken—you just haven’t learned the skills yet. And the good news is, social confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you can build. Master Your Social Skills combines evidence-based psychology with practical, real-world techniques that help you feel comfortable, confident, and authentic in any situation—without pretending to be someone you’re not.

For centuries, people have argued about whether humans are moral animals—good or bad, cooperative or competitive, altruistic or selfish. The debates continue today, dressed up in the language of modern science. In this book, Jonathan R. Goodman makes the case for synthesizing the two sides. Drawing on insights from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, he argues that rather than being fundamentally cooperative or competitive, we are capable of being both—and of exploiting each other when there is an opportunity to do so.

Expón las Mentiras. Descifra los Juegos Mentales. Recupera Tu Poder. ¿Alguna vez te has sentido agotado después de pasar tiempo con alguien, como si tu confianza se estuviera escapando poco a poco? ¿Sientes cuando alguien miente, pero no puedes probarlo y terminas dudando de ti mismo? ¿Sigues cayendo en las mismas trampas emocionales, sin importar cuánto intentes mantener el control? Vivimos en un mundo lleno de encantadores, embaucadores y vampiros energéticos que saben exactamente qué botones presionar. Retuercen la realidad, reescriben tus recuerdos y te hacen cuestionar tu propia cordura.

Erfolg im Leben hängt oft davon ab, wie gut Sie andere für sich gewinnen. Manche öffnen scheinbar mühelos Herzen und Türen – dieses Hörbuch zeigt, wie auch Sie das erreichen.

Domina las reglas no escritas del poder: supera, influye y lidera sin decir una palabra. ¿Alguna vez has sentido que alguien estaba tres pasos por delante de ti, leyendo cada uno de tus movimientos mientras tú aún intentabas entender los suyos? ¿Te has sentido manipulado por personas que parecen encantadoras, persuasivas e imposibles de rechazar? ¿Desearías poder descifrar las verdaderas intenciones humanas al instante y usar esa información para predecir lo que sucederá después?