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An American Psychology-Law Society’s Lawrence S. Wrightsman Book Award Winner A 2022 PROSE Award finalist in Legal Studies and Criminology A 2022 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award Finalist A Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Book of 2021 Freakonomics for the law—how applying...

Dark Mind Control Tactics for Seizing Money, Influence & Power explores the murky realm of psychological manipulation, power dynamics, and influence tactics. It is a thought-provoking and contentious book.

"Black people are not dark-skinned white people," says advertising visionary Tom Burrell. In fact, they are much more. They are survivors of the Middle Passage and centuries of humiliation and deprivation, who have excelled against the odds, constantly making a way out of "No way!" At this...

Two Harvard Business School professors synthesize 200 years of thought along with the latest research drawn from the biological and social sciences to propose a new theory, a unified synthesis of human nature. Paul Lawrence and Nitin Nohria have studied the way people behave in that most fascinating arena of human behavior - the workplace - and from their work they produce a book that examines the four separate and distinct emotive drives that guide human behavior.

Temperature contributed to our evolution - our upright walking, our loss of fur, and our big brains - and now continues to affect our lives in unexpected ways, and the link from a warm mug to our emotions is anything but straightforward. Studies have shown, for example, that a chilly deliberation room can predispose a jury to convict and that a cold day can make us more likely to buy a house. Our mind-body connection works the other way, too: Thinking about friendly or caring people can make us feel warmer.

Cognitive Science, Religion, and Theology is the eighth title published in the Templeton Science and Religion Series, in which scientists from a wide range of fields distill their experience and knowledge into brief tours of their respective specialties. In this volume, well-known cognitive scientist Justin L. Barrett offers an accessible overview of this interdisciplinary field, reviews key findings in this area, and discusses the implications of these findings for religious thought and practice.

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...

A beauty and mental health expert exposes how Western society has controlled the narrative on feminine aesthetics, and breaks down the science and psychology of beauty to help women feel more confident. What is beauty? Who gets to determine who is beautiful? What happens when you fall outside of...

Are you tired of feeling awkward, invisible, or stuck on the sidelines when everyone else seems to be making powerful connections? In How to Be a Fearless Networker, Niké Ojekunle breaks down the psychology, strategy, and mindset behind building authentic relationships that change your life. This isn’t about collecting business cards or forcing small talk—it’s about showing up with confidence, creating real connections, and opening doors you didn’t even know existed.

MindChained exposes how covert manipulation operates beneath awareness—how emotional hijacking, trauma bonds, and psychological conditioning quietly erode autonomy. More importantly, it gives you a structured path to restore clarity, rebuild agency, and exit domination without chaos or paranoia.

Do certain people leave you feeling guilty, confused, or emotionally drained but you can’t explain why? Have you ever felt “almost manipulated,” yet couldn’t prove it or put your finger on what was happening? For years, you may have brushed off red flags, doubted your instincts, or assumed you were “overreacting.” What starts as a small shifted story or a comment that hits too hard slowly turns into a reality you can’t fully trust. I’ve been there too, stuck in conversations that never made sense, defending people who quietly pulled me away from my support system.

Todos los días somos testigos de la parte más terrible del comportamiento humano: el sufrimiento que provoca por voluntad un individuo a los demás. “¿Qué lleva a una persona a cometer crímenes?” es la pregunta constante que nos alienta a llegar a las soluciones. Para ello, la criminología ha avanzado en un terreno multidisciplinar para estudiar el fenómeno criminal, considerando el crimen, el criminal, la víctima y el control social frente a la transgresión social.

In a world where hustle culture reigns supreme, finding balance and maintaining mental health can feel impossible. What Are We Doing?! Radical Self-Care for the Hustle Culture is a breath of fresh air, combining heartfelt memoir with laugh-out-loud humor and groundbreaking, evidence-based tools.

The Psychology of Dungeons & Dragons, is relevant to players, game masters, and even game designers. It applies decades of established and cutting-edge research to help listeners understand how playing the game drives behaviors, shapes play, impacts relationships, and changes players once they put away the dice. Every chapter concludes with specific, practical tips and takeaways for players and game masters to use not only in their games of Dungeons & Dragons but also in any other tabletop role-playing game.

Most people think it takes beauty, money, or status. Yes, those help. But they’re not the real secret. The true power runs deeper. Darker. It’s Dark Seduction. A form of seduction that targets the mind—not just the senses. A set of psychological techniques designed to: Trigger raw, primal attraction. Create emotional and mental dependency. Make you seem unique, unattainable, unforgettable.

Created by Theo Knight, a team of world-class dating coaches and behavioral experts, this 3-in-1 guide gives you over 110 practical tactics to become more magnetic, persuasive, and emotionally intelligent—without ever crossing the line. Whether you're building connections, protecting yourself, or reclaiming your social power, this book shows you how to do it all with integrity.

In this audiobook, you will find detailed information on mind control. You will learn how the process is created and how it is imposed to the victim. A manipulator tries to transform you into a slave willing to follow any orders.

Meistere die Kunst der Konversation und werde die unvergesslichste Person im Raum! Hast du Schwierigkeiten, Gespräche am Laufen zu halten und fühlst dich oft ungeschickt oder verloren im Smalltalk? Hast du dir jemals gewünscht, dich mit anderen mühelos zu verbinden, ohne Manipulation oder falsche Tricks? Möchtest du die Art von Person sein, die einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlässt, ganz gleich in welcher Situation?

Deja de ser manipulado: Aprende las reglas ocultas que los manipuladores usan para controlar decisiones, conversaciones y carreras.

In How We Relate, clinical and forensic psychologist Dr Ahona Guha takes us on an illuminating journey through the psychology of human connection. Drawing from her many years of clinical experience, she reveals how our earliest relationships shape every connection we form—from family and friendships to romance and work.