Popular psychology Books

Book SynopsisHave you ever thought that there might be something wrong with human beings, even that we might be slightly insane? Why is it that so many human beings are filled with a restless discontent, and an insatiable desire for material goods, status and power? Why is it that human history has been filled with endless conflict, oppression and inequality?In this ground-breaking and inspiring book, Steve Taylor shows that we do suffer from a psychological disorder, which he refers to as humania, or ego-madness. This disorder is so close to us that we don't realize it's there, but it's the root cause of all our dysfunctional behaviour, both as individuals and as a species. This book explains the characteristics of humania, where it stems from and how it leads to the madness of materialism, status-seeking, warfare, inequality and other symptoms of our insanity. But equally importantly, Back to Sanity shows how we can heal this mental disorder and allow the fleeting moments of harmony that we all experience from time to time to become our permanent state of being.Trade Review"* 'Taylor is right: humans are mad as cheese. Back to Sanity shows us how to make a sandwich out of our madness and enjoy the meal.' - Oliver James, author of Affluenza and Contented Dementia"

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Book SynopsisDrawing from a wide of cultures and faiths, the book considers the key themes of the psychology of religion. This book, accompanied by diagrams and case studies, ensures that readers of all levels will gain an understanding of such complex topics as the relationship between religion and moral belief and the development of faith. Other areas covered include: prayer, prophecy and conversion - the nature of religious behaviour; religious beliefs, and their influence on emotional well-being; disorders of the mid - the relationship between religion and psychopathology; the controversial question of religion and prejudice. This book should be of interest to scholars, students and all those interested in the subjectTrade Review'The book contains a wealth of current material, presented with a critical eye.' - Christopher Lewis, University of UlsterTable of Contents1 Psychology and religion 1 2. Religion and psychology 14 3. Religiou behaviour 27 4. Religious thoughts 58 5. Religious Feelings 76 6. How Religion can affect behaviour, thought and feeling 114

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Book SynopsisAccording to Alfred Adler, one of the founding fathers of modern psychoanalysis alongside Freud and Jung, an individual’s level of social interest is key to his or her success in solving the problems of life, from forming meaningful relationships to achieving promotion in the workplace. Withstanding the test of time, this practical psychology continues to inform our way of life, influencing such areas as education, psychotherapy and healthcare.

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Book SynopsisIn this positive and empowering book, Adler demonstrates how we can overcome the limitations of our past, and develop the courage to transform ourselves and the world we live in.Trade Review"The great strength of Adler's psychology is that it rings with experience, and that it works in practice." * Resurgence *Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Rita Udall 9 1 THE MEANING OF LIFE 15 2 MIND AND BODY 33 3 FEELINGS OF INFERIORITY AND SUPERIORITY 52 4 EARLY MEMORIES 69 5 DREAMS 86 6 FAMILY INFLUENCES 107 7 SCHOOL INFLUENCES 135 8 ADOLESCENCE 156 9 CRIME AND ITS PREVENTION 168 10 THE PROBLEM OF WORK 198 11 THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY 209 12 LOVE AND MARRIAGE 219 GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS 239 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY 241 INDEX 242

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Book SynopsisIntended for both the general reader and students, Understanding Life offers an excellent introduction to Adler’s work, and presents an accessible overview of all his main theories: inferiority and superiority complexes; early memories as keys to understanding personality; interpreting dreams; love, marriage and children; sexuality and sexual problems. Straightforward and clearly written this guide gives a basis for understanding both Adler's unique theories and the development of twentieth-century psychology, in which his work has played such an important part.

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Book SynopsisMotivation is the key to success in life, particularly in the martial arts. Students need motivation to achieve their goals. Instructors need motivation to give their best to every class. And more importantly, every instructor must understand the keys to motivating their students to stay focused and enthusiastic in their daily workouts. This book is divided into two types of motivation: the inspiration section, with hundreds of motivational sayings to inspire you and the application section, with hundreds of specific things you can do to get motivated or motivate others. Also includes the theory of motivation and the difference between good and bad methods of motivating others.

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Book SynopsisThis text uses case studies to trace the human journey toward personal wholeness. It explores Jung's method of "active imagination", and includes examples of many powerful archetypal forces that apply both to men and women.

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Book Synopsis7 Steps to Emotional Intelligence reveals the structure behind Emotional Intelligence (EI), utilising its unique framework to combine EI and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This model-based guide, packed with powerful exercises and self-assessment techniques, enables you to design your own Emotional Quotient (EQ) improvement system and participate in an intensive EQ excellence course that draws on the self-programming practices of NLP. A functionally-formatted guide to improving your EQ, this book serves as a textbook of EI theory, a manual of NLP techniques, and a workbook to systematically lead you through the process of dynamic EQ improvement.Trade Review"7 Steps to Emotional Intelligence is a structured guide, a workbook packed with individual exercises and self-assessments - an intensive course in EQ excellence ..." Judith Pearson, PhD

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Book SynopsisThis book will ignite your CURIOSITY and IMAGINATION unleashing and motivating your natural ability to evade the menacing threat of DESPERATION & REGRET, in your cramped and insufficient time on earth. Without HOPE your heart will truly die but hope isn't enough to fulfil your DREAMS. 'Motivation from a Tortured Mind' with its unconventional and provocative approach will: inspire your BELIEF, stimulate your DESIRE and undoubtedly agitate and reawaken the dazzling FIGHT that is dormant within every cell of your body. Fascinated by the incredible power and fortitude of the human psyche, throughout the entirety of my life and career, I've studied people in one way or another from the analysis and hypothesis of Human Psychology & Behaviour to the indisputable, tangible lives of real people. I sincerely hope 'Motivation from a Tortured Mind' incites and arouses your spectacular mind and manages to instigate even a miniscule positive change in your perception, attitude and belief, widening your vision and bringing into sharp focus the destination you crave.

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Book Synopsis"We often find that the state of not-knowing can be a precursor to moments of rich discovery which possess a dynamic, transformative power that exceeds any prior expectation." From the Introduction In daily life, when we see, hear or touch something that we don't recognise, we are instantly at our most alert. In that condition of 'not-knowing' we are in a state of alive, lithe awareness: asking questions, inviting input, open to learning, looking for significance and meaning...These essays, most by practising psychotherapists, some of them Buddhists, take as their starting point the idea that not-knowing is fundamental to conscious reflection and the desire to know must always arise in the first instance from the self-awareness of not-knowing. Read in any order, on waking, before sleeping or when in doubt...they will be of interest to anyone who has ever sat in either chair in a psychotherapist's or counsellor's room - as well as anyone troubled or intrigued by what it takes to live comfortably and well in a condition of not knowing all (or even any) of the answers.

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Book Synopsis`It's All in My Head!' is Mick's story. Mick is a normal Dutch guy who hears voices inside his head other people can't hear. Is he crazy, psychotic, or a schizophrenic? Mick's answer to all of these questions is a resounding `NO!' Mick is just a very creative human being! Mick sat down one day and started to illustrate his voices. Taking these illustrations as a starting point, he introduces you to his voices and guides you through the journey he made with these voices. This is a unique and creative story. It is a book of hope for voice hearers, family members, and anyone who is interested in the phenomenon of hearing voices.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative resource for understanding the nature of mental illnesses and for pointing the way to treatment, written by two eminent mental health professionals with almost a century of academic achievement and clinical experience between them. Many of us take our mental health for granted. But we can feel overwhelmed when confronted by mental illness in ourselves, a family member, or a friend. Troubled Minds is an invaluable guide for anyone whose life has been touched by mental ill-health and who wants to understand and deal effectively with it. It serves as an ideal introduction to common mental illnesses, developmental disorders, and neurological variations that can lead to distress such as autism, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dementia. Innovative chapters cover mental health problems of children and adolescents, and how we have the potential to promote our own mental health and wellbeing. Bloch and Haslam tell illuminating stories of people they have treated, discuss public figures who have wrestled with mental ill-health, and share their personal experiences. Their book is informed by the latest research, warmed by lived experience and empathy, and seasoned by the insights of philosophers, writers, and artists. Troubled Minds is essential reading for anyone who seeks deeper psychological insights to help deal with the challenges of contemporary life. It is a balanced and accessible account of a subject that is of profound significance in everyone's life.

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Book SynopsisFully illustrated in colour and most informative, this is a personal story about spiders and arachnophobia. With more than a touch of humour, deep curiosity and an artist’s eye the author examines her phobia and the object of her fear. What is a spider? What makes these eight-legged creatures so scary? To understand her own reactions to spiders better, she describes her many past and present encounters with them. The story takes her back to her childhood in Norway, to the USA, to holidays in Spain and Portugal, and to travels around Australia. She focuses on fine examples of these astonishing creatures from many places.

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