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Over motivational messages? Sick AF of inspirational quotes? Done with the shiny happy bad advice that gets you nowhere? Well, heads up: you’re about to get a shitload of Good Advice. In Bad Advice, relationship expert Dr. Venus Nicolino—a.k.a. Dr. V—takes a blowtorch to the shrink-wrapped...

The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump provides a coherent and nuanced psychological portrait of Donald Trump, drawing upon biographical events in the subject's life and contemporary scientific research and theory in personality, developmental, and social psychology.

The world was in a loneliness crisis long before Covid-19. As human beings, our brains are wired for connection. The feelings of disconnectedness people are facing today—isolation within our families, digital addiction, emotional trauma—hold worrying consequences for our mental well-being. We’ve lost touch with the human tribe we were born into. In this compelling guide to navigating connection in our modern world, human connection phenom Simone Heng walks you through the meaning of human connection as it relates to every aspect of life.

William James was one of the most influential figures in 19th-century American philosophy and psychology. His Pragmatism is a set of lectures that he gave in 1906-07 in answer to the enduring debate between empiricism and rationalism. Shifting between them, he proposed pragmatism as a method, the idea being that the value of any truth is dependent upon its utility–upon its practical and experiential consequences.

Empathy is in short supply these days—and it’s hurting all of us. But all is not lost. Just as physical workouts strengthen your body, there are ways to build up your empathy as well. In Tell Me More About That, brand strategist and thought leader Rob Volpe draws on his years of conducting thousands of in-home interviews with everyday people to illustrate the 5 Steps to Empathy—the actions you can take to build a strong and reflexive empathy muscle. With empathy, we can all learn and understand more than we ever imagined possible. Let the training begin.

Human nature hasn’t changed. Dating has! Dr. Duana Welch and science are back to help. Still the only fact-based book to take men and women from before-you-meet until you commit, Love Factually blends heart, soul, and science in this fully revised and updated edition. Listen to the international best seller Dr. David Buss calls “gripping, science-based, and brimming with actions to improve your love life". In a genre long on opinion and short on proof, Love Factually puts all the evidence in your corner for the most important and daunting task of our lives.

Internationaler Bestseller vom Autor des "Überflieger: Warum manche Menschen erfolgreich sind - und andere nicht" und "The Tipping Point". Erst denken, dann handeln? Falsch!, sagt Malcolm Gladwell. Denn die Intuition kann in Bruchteilen von Sekunden Entscheidungen treffen, die besser sind als das Ergebnis langer Überlegungen oder Studien. Blink! nennt Malcolm Gladwell die Intuition der ersten zwei Sekunden.

Tras "12 reglas para vivir", llega su esperada continuación, la obra que nos da el perfecto equilibrio entre orden y caos. En "12 reglas para vivir", obra de la que se han vendido más de cinco millones de ejemplares y que ha influido como ninguna otra en el ámbito intelectual y político del último lustro, Jordan Peterson ofrecía verdades eternas aplicadas a las ansiedades contemporáneas. Su mensaje provocador sobre el valor de la responsabilidad individual y el significado de nuestras acciones ha resonado con enorme fuerza arrastrando a miles de lectores a las librerías.

First published in 1895, The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind remains one of the most influential works on mass psychology and the behavior of crowds. Gustave Le Bon’s groundbreaking analysis explores how individuals, when part of a crowd, surrender their rationality and adopt a collective mindset driven by emotion, impulse, and unconscious influence.

In a world where first impressions and human connections are everything, How to Influence Strangers is your ultimate guide to becoming a person of impact. Drawing on 21 timeless laws of human psychology, this audiobook reveals proven strategies to help you connect deeply, build trust, and inspire others to follow your lead.

When a group of people gather together to generate ideas for solving a problem or achieving a goal, sometimes the best ideas are passed over. Worse, a problematic suggestion with far less likelihood of success may be selected instead. Why would a group dismiss an option that would be more effective? Leadership and communications expert John Daly has a straightforward answer: It wasn't sold to them as well. If the best idea is yours, how can you increase the chances that it gains the support of the group? In Advocacy: Championing Ideas and Influencing Others, Daly explains in full detail how to transform ideas into practice.

A new field of collective intelligence has emerged in the last few years, prompted by a wave of digital technologies that make it possible for organizations and societies to think at large scale. This "bigger mind" - human and machine capabilities working together - has the potential to solve the great challenges of our time. So why do smart technologies not automatically lead to smart results?

The Power of Body Language is your practical, personal playbook for getting what you desire from others—and zoning in on what others are saying to you without words. In an insightful and engaging narrative peppered with fascinating facts, nationally renowned body-language expert Tonya Reiman illuminates the hidden meaning behind specific gestures, facial cues, stances, and body movements, giving you a life-changing, career-saving, troubleshooting skill.

Social interactions and the impressions that drive them are vitally important aspects of human behavior. In this compelling course, learn about how we shape the impressions other people form of us - at work, at home, in our social lives, and in the world at large.

Unlock the Dark Secrets of Power-Learn the Ruthless Tactics Used by History's Most Cunning Leaders. 48 Laws of Machiavellian Power: Master the Art of Ruthless Strategy, Influence, and Control is your no-nonsense manual for gaining, maintaining, and expanding your power in a world where the naive get used and the weak get crushed. Drawing on timeless principles of realpolitik, psychological manipulation, and strategic dominance, this book is for those who are ready to stop playing fair-and start winning.

New York Times bestselling author Jonah Lehrer “unravels the mystery of mysteries” in this “absolute delight” (Malcolm Gladwell) of a book that blends psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology to shine a new light on everything from the formulas of our favorite detective shows to the...

Do you find yourself constantly trying to please others, only to feel exhausted and empty inside? Do You Know the Difference Between Peace and Pleasing? explores the subtle yet powerful distinctions between true inner peace and the exhausting act of people-pleasing.

Desenmascara a los manipuladores. Domina el poder. Recupera el control. ¿A menudo te sientes agotado o confundido después de tratar con ciertas personas, como si te hubieran “jugado mentalmente”? ¿Alguna vez confiaste en alguien que luego usó la culpa, el miedo o el encanto para controlar tus acciones? ¿Te gustaría comprender de una vez por todas qué impulsa a las personas y cómo usar ese conocimiento para protegerte y empoderarte? La mayoría de la gente lo descubre demasiado tarde: el mundo se mueve por juegos psicológicos invisibles.

Digital gaming has become a pervasive form of entertainment, engaging millions of people worldwide across various platforms. As technology advances, the landscape of digital gaming continues to evolve, offering a diverse range of experiences that can influence players' mental and physical health. While many adults view gaming as a leisure activity, it is essential to consider both its beneficial and detrimental effects. This overview examines the multifaceted nature of digital gaming, focusing on its impact on mental health, social interactions, cognitive development, and physical well-being.

An engaging overview of what psychological science has to tell us about how we as individuals form political, religious and other kinds of beliefs and evaluate those of others