Showing results by publisher "HarperCollins" in Psychology

WINNER OF THE WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR As a young boy of eight, Jonny Bairstow was dealt a cruel blow. His father David ‘Bluey’ Bairstow, the combative and very popular wicketkeeper and captain of Yorkshire, took his own life at the age of forty-six. David left behind Jonny, Jonny’s sister...

In this work of daring and immersive contemporary anthropology, Carl Hoffman, who has written about the most dangerous and remote corners of the world, journeys deep inside Donald Trump’s rallies seeking to understand the strange and powerful tribe that forms the president’s base. This book proceeds from the premise that Donald J. Trump's rallies are a singular and defining force - a kind of Rosetta Stone to understanding the Age of Trump. Yet while much remarked upon, the rallies are, in fact, little examined, with the focus almost always on Trump’s latest outrageous statement.

READ BY THE AUTHOR In this paradigm-shifting health book, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole30 and It Starts with Food reveals a powerful new program to help us feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. Fatigue. Burnout. Weight gain. Disease. Despite seemingly endless...

Award-winning sportswriter Joan Ryan whisks readers from the sports field to the research lab on an ambitious quest to understand the seemingly indefinable phenomenon called team chemistry. Nearly ten years in the making, Intangibles is packed with stories and characters from the usually hidden...

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In answer to the crisis in girls’ mental health, the UK’s best selling parenting author Steve Biddulph brings an interactive learning guide rich in content and interactive elements to help parents be prepared and self-aware in providing for their daughters. In his ground-breaking new book...

READ BY THE AUTHOR A word of mouth bestseller which has become one of the best loved and most successful books in the parenting field. In this expanded and updated edition, Steve Biddulph shares and gives practical and honest advice to parents so they can recognise the different stages of...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The brilliant new book from the multiple Sunday Times bestselling author that will explain the principles behind maintaining a healthy mind and body. The mind and body are often talked about as separate entities, but it’s only when they work in harmony with one...

The transformative mind-model for performing under stress and making pressure your advantage Used by the planet’s top performers In Performance Under Pressure, forensic psychiatrist Dr Ceri Evans gives you the tools to take control of the moment. Beat doubt, worry, regret and burnout with...

What exactly is narcissism? An incurable disease set to ruin your future, a habit to be curbed, or a trait to be nurtured? And how can you tell if your partner, child, or even you are a narcissist? Dr Craig Malkin offers a new picture of narcissism, showing us why being called a ‘narcissist’...

Falling in love is a beautiful thing. The internet, naturally, has taken this beauty and turned it into something deeply, deeply strange. Featuring screenshots from real-life dating conversations, Is This Love or Dopamine? is a hilarious, piercing analysis of the weird-and-not-so-wonderful world...

The good divorce guide. Separating, or contemplating divorce, can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. But know this: it is going to be OK. In fact, it is going to be better than OK, and sooner than you think. Through our 10-Step Divorce Plan, we will take you through...

Alex Hanscombe’s powerful, inspirational account as seen on This Morning, BBC Breakfast, Newsnight and in The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and The Sun. ‘I was the most famous child in the British Isles…’ The stunning and heartbreaking story of the young son of Rachel Nickell – who...

Free yourself from the guilt trap and move on with your life. Simple steps to free yourself from guilt Guilt is a major underlying cause of emotional disorders such as low self-esteem, depression, OCD and other mental illnesses. This guide, written by one of the UK’s most respected...

The reason a lot of smokers find it difficult to become non-smokers is that they frame their intention in the negative – speaking about 'giving up' and focusing on lack. Fresh air in a box will help you take control of your smoking situation enabling you the deep inner strength to take each...

A 7 point guide to planning, preparation, exam techniques and overcoming exam nerves A 7 point guide to planning, preparation, exam techniques and overcoming exam nerves For many of us examinations can be challenging and somewhat nerve-wracking and for others, a complete nightmare. How come some...

Do you know the difference between anxiety and stress? What can you do when you have a panic attack? How do you know when it's time to get help? Anxiety is a mental health crisis that has gripped millions around the world. In Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear, clinical psychologist...

A wonderfully written and entertaining book which places Britain under the microscope and asks who we are today and how we’ve changed as a nation. ‘Entertaining and absorbing’ – The Sunday Times In 1841 there were 734 female midwives working in Britain, along with 9 artificial eye makers...

We live in times where people have extreme views. On the one hand, there are scholars who describe Shiva's linga literally as a phallus, and see all metaphoric meaning as embarrassed apology of the uneducated. On the other hand, we have puritanical Hindus who want to strip the Shiva linga of all...

World-leading scientist Dr. Daphna Shohamy studies memories and following over 20 years of expert research in neuroscience and psychology, presents an entirely new understanding of the role of memory, arguing that its primary purpose isn’t to accurately remember the past, but rather to help us predict the future, shape behaviour, and influence the people we become. In this ground-breaking book, Shohamy explores how memory works, analyses the science of decision-making and reveals how understanding memory can shed light on a myriad of societal issues.