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El libro que desvela las causas del colapso psicológico de la Generación Z La salud mental de los niños y adolescentes se derrumba. Desde 2010, en los países desarrollados se ha observado un inquietante y pronunciado aumento en el número de jóvenes diagnosticados con ansiedad, depresión y...

An illuminating look at the way the thoughts we have and the decisions we make are influenced by forces that aren't always in our control Why are people named Kim, Kelly, and Ken more likely to donate to Hurricane Katrina victims than to Hurricane Rita victims? Are you really more likely to...

A fascinating research-based guide to understanding the evolutionary history behind women’s competitive nature with one another, why it’s holding us back, and how we can reshape the culture that divides us. For generations, women have endured frenemies, workplace saboteurs, and the subtle...

"It's the animal in us," we often hear when we've been bad. But why not when we're good? Primates and Philosophers tackles this question by exploring the biological foundations of one of humanity's most valued traits: morality.In this provocative book, primatologist Frans de Waal argues that modern-day evolutionary biology takes far too dim a view of the natural world, emphasizing our "selfish" genes.

The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Tom Vanderbilt's informative work, Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (And What it Says About Us), read by David Slavin. Why does the other lane always seem to be moving faster? What does the way you drive say about you? Is the road a microcosm of...

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...

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.

Sport Psychology for Beginners is a skill that uses psychological expertise and skills to discuss the optimum performance and well-being of athletes, the developmental and social dimensions of sport activity, and the structural problems associated with sports settings and organisations.

Every aspect of human behaviour is part of a story – by understanding the stories, you can understand life itself. Read by the author, Ben Ambridge. 'Fascinating, entertaining and deeply smart' – Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game Wars, pandemics, Brexit, Elon Musk, the...

If you feel overwhelmed, insecure, or uncertain about this career, you are not alone. In For the Love of Therapy, psychotherapists Nicole Arzt, LMFT, and Jeremy Arzt, LMFT, aim to answer the challenging and nuanced questions therapists regularly ask themselves. This heartfelt guide chronicles the good, bad, strange, and beautiful parts of being a mental health professional. Nicole and Jeremy offer compassionate blueprints for therapists to experience more fulfillment and settle into a deeper sense of love within this work.

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rubin learned that Anti-Semitism and other deep-seated prejudices are non-organic diseases of the mind: malignant emotional illnesses that can be treated by only first understanding the unique psychodynamics involved. Little has been written about this aspect of bigotry. Anti-Semitism is a bold endeavor to shed light on one of humankind's most destructive and contagious illnesses, and offers hope and healing for the future.

Plus de cinq millions d'exemplaires vendues ! Le livre, qui a révolutionné notre compréhension de ce qui se passe réellement au cours de nos interactions sociales les plus élémentaires. Les hommes ont tendance à vivre en jouant en jouant des jeux logiques dans leurs relations avec les autres. Ils jouent à ces jeux pour toutes sortes de raisons : pour éviter d'affronter la réalité, pour cacher des motifs profonds, pour rationaliser leurs activités, ou pour rester "en dehors du coup".

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.

Are your emotions holding you back from success, balance, and fulfillment? Learn how to take control, communicate with confidence, and build stronger relationships with the power of emotional intelligence. Do you struggle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome? Are you overwhelmed by stress and burnout? Do you wish you had the tools to navigate difficult conversations and set healthy boundaries? Jess Pryce—an accomplished aerospace engineer, senior executive, and leadership expert—knows what it takes to succeed in high-pressure environments while maintaining emotional resilience.

King Charles III is Dracula's distant cousin. Governments are hiding information about UFOs. COVID-19 came from outer space. These sound like absurd statements, but some are true, and others are misinformation. But what exactly is misinformation? Who believes and spreads things that aren't true, and why? What solutions do we have available, and how well do they work? This book answers all these questions and more.

This book by author and speaker Sumi Mukherjee presents a captivating true story with key information, salient advice, and guidance on what workplace bullying is, how it can impact both employees and employers, how it happens, what to do about it, and how to prevent it. It is critical for employees to understand what kinds of options they have in dealing with workplace bullying and harassment.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A revelatory exploration of how we can find meaning in the tumult of change, from a renowned cognitive scientist and host of the critically acclaimed podcast A Slight Change of Plans Life has a way of thwarting our best-laid plans. Out of nowhere, we’re...

Cancel culture isn't just a moral panic: it erodes our ability to argue productively, listen generously and to be civil when we disagree. Whether on university campuses, in the workplace or on social media, it is a dysfunctional part of how individuals battle for power, status, and dominance. It's just one symptom of a much larger problem: why bother refuting your opponents, when you can just take away their platform or career? In this book, Lukianoff and Shlott analyze the pervasive effects of cancel culture and present a much-needed antidote for our dangerous and divisive times.

Discover how to balance kindness with assertiveness to achieve what you want in every area of life. Do you ever feel torn between being compassionate and standing your ground? Many people struggle to communicate with confidence without losing their empathetic touch. It often leads to feeling misunderstood, undervalued, or stuck. But there is a way to be kind and still come out on top.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Hands, written and read by Darian Leader. A fresh, thought-provoking and wide-ranging study of how mankind uses its hands Why do zombies walk with their arms outstretched? How can newborn babies grip an adult finger tightly...