Popular psychology Books

Book SynopsisThe Breakthrough Experience is an extremely real and practical manual for understanding why we live the way we do, and how to transform our lives into our highest vision.This book is about breaking through the barriers that keep us from experiencing our true nature as light. It presents inspiring science and philosophy in a way that is completely accessible to anyone, to reveal and explore the universal laws and principles that underlie our very existence.

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Book Synopsis'A Masterful guide' YUNG PUEBLO'If human beings came with a manual, It's On Me would be it' SIMON SINEKA revolutionary guide to identifying self-loss and discovering the freedom that comes from taking responsibility for how we live.So many of us feel lonely, unfulfilled, or trapped-in our roles and relationships, in cycles of self-sabotage and wrong decisions. According to Sara Kuburic, it doesn't have to be so difficult.The answer lies in taking responsibility for the choices and actions that create our reality. It's about slowing down, cutting through demands and expectations, and taking ownership of this person we call our "Self." In It's On Me, Kuburic unpacks "self-loss," giving us new vocabulary and offering tools she's used for years to help her clients recover. Self-loss becomes apparent when we feel the pain and emptiness from performing or observing life, rather than living it. Guiding us through self-reflection, acceptance, and discovery, Kuburic proves that we can: · experience but not feel overpowered by our emotions· establish a healthy connection to our bodies· set loving boundaries to define ourselves and heal our relationships· declutter our physical and mental environments to create space for our true selves to thrive· find meaning and purpose in a seemingly meaningless worldEye-opening and inspiring, It's On Me will teach you how to stop sleepwalking our way through the life you don't want and step into your most vibrant, authentic, and meaningful Self.Trade ReviewA masterful guide to help all those who are building self-awareness, It's On Me eloquently and brilliantly reconnects us with a life of meaning and empowerment by helping us understand the concept of self-loss. . . . Relatable and necessary * Yung Pueblo, No.1 New York Times bestselling author *As the expectations of work, home, social media, parenthood, partnerships, etc., pile on, Sara Kuburic touches on something many people feel in their bones: lost. In It's On Me, she gently yet firmly guides readers through our self-investigation so that we may take full responsibility and ultimately create a more aligned, authentic, and vibrant life * Nedra Glover Tawwab, New York Times bestelling author *If human beings came with a manual, It's On Me would be it! Though we are all subject to the ups and downs of the world around us, we have more control over how we respond to that world than we realize, and Sara Kuburic shows us how * Simon Sinek, New York Times bestelling author *It's hard to know exactly how to return to yourself, especially if you didn't realize how far you had drifted. It's On Me invites you to do what is otherwise deeply challenging and often elusive work in a tangible, supported, and com- passionate way. It lights a path that will lead you back to you * Melissa Urban, New York Times bestselling author *Masterful and provoking . . . Kuburic has outdone herself with her brilliant guide, It's On Me, as she challenges the reader to step toward a path of self-inquiry and discovery. If your goal is to live an authentic life- one of freedom-then this a must read. In a world where skirting responsibility is often the norm, Kuburic argues that finding responsibility becomes the gateway to meaning, which will ultimately lead you to the Self-the most profound form of existence * Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, author of The Origins of You *

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Book SynopsisEvery day is a gift. Open it. Don't throw it away.' The international bestseller

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Book SynopsisIf you''re facing a dilemma -- whether it''s handling a relationship, living ethically, dealing with a career change, or finding meaning in life -- the world''s most important thinkers from centuries past will help guide you toward a solution compatible with your individual beliefs. From Kirkegaard''s thoughts on coping with death to the I Ching''s guidelines on adapting to change, Plato, Not Prozac! makes philosophy accessible and shows you how to use it to solve your everyday problems.Gone is the need for expensive therapists, medication, and lengthy analysis. Clearly organized by common problems to help you tailor Dr. Lou Marinoff''s advice to your own needs, this is an intelligent, effective, and persuasive prescription for self-healing therapy that is giving psychotherapy a run for its money.

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Book Synopsis''A passionate defence of the enduring power of human nature ... both life-affirming and deeply satisfying'' Daily TelegraphRecently many people have assumed that we are blank slates shaped by our environment. But this denies the heart of our being: human nature. Violence is not just a product of society; male and female minds are different; the genes we give our children shape them more than our parenting practices. To acknowledge our innate abilities, Pinker shows, is not to condone inequality, but to understand the very foundations of humanity.''Brilliant ... enjoyable, informative, clear, humane'' New Scientist''If you think the nature-nurture debate has been resolved, you are wrong ... this book is required reading'' Literary Review''An original and vital contribution to science and also a rattling good read'' Matt Ridley, Sunday Telegraph ''Startling ... This is a breath of air for a topic that has been politicized for too long'' EconomistTrade ReviewA passionate defence of the enduring power of human nature ... both life-affirming and deeply satisfying -- Tim Lott * Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year *Brilliant ... enjoyable, informative, clear, humane * New Scientist *If you think the nature-nurture debate has been resolved, you are wrong ... this book is required reading * Literary Review *An original and vital contribution to science and also a rattling good read -- Matt Ridley * Sunday Telegraph *Table of ContentsThe blank slate, the noble savage and the ghost in the machine: the official theory; silly putty; the last wall to fall; culture vultures; the slate's last stand. Fear and loathing: political scientists; the Holy Trinity. Human nature with a human face: the fear of inequality; the fear of imperfectability; the fear of determinism; the fear of nihilism. Know thyself: in touch with reality; out of our depths; the many roots of our suffering; the sanctimonious animal. Hot buttons: politics; violence; gender; children; the arts. The voice of the species. Appendix: Donald E. Brown's list of human universals.

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Book SynopsisHow much do you really know about your own hands?Throughout history , civilisations have been defined by the work of human hands: inventing tools, writing records, operating machinery, typing, texting, swiping. But beneath this known history is another, secret story: our hands are not the obedient servants that they seem to be. Through conscious and unconscious gesture, they reveal our deepest psychology, our weaknesses and obsessions, our personal history and our social conditioning. Why do zombies walk with their hands outstretched? How does a new-born baby ''talk'' with his hands? What is the connection between prayer beads, snuff boxes and cell phones? And most importantly, can we unlock the mystery of our hands in order to truly know ourselves?The key to understanding everything around you - and everything within you - is staring you in the face. Take a journey through fascinating anecdotes and brilliant psychoanalytic research, through a Trade ReviewPublisher's description. Why do we play with our fingers when nervous? Why do zombies walk with their hands out? What connects prayer beads with iPhones? Journey down the psychoanalytic rabbit hole to discover the strange and fascinating secrets of what our hands really say about us... * Penguin *A breezy cultural history of fidgeting * Times Literary Supplement *Leader is a psychoanalyst with a sideline in smart, elegant books that explain ourselves to ourselves without using the jargon of clinical literature * Guardian *An intriguing meditation on how vital our hands are to our understanding of ourselves and our world * The Times *

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Book Synopsis''Benjamin Hardy is one of the leading voices on well-being and productivity. Willpower Doesn''t Work is an insightful guide to help us thrive in today''s world'' Arianna HuffingtonIf you''re relying on willpower alone to help you lose weight, improve your relationships or achieve more at work, you''re doomed to fail. The environment around us is far too powerful, stimulating, addicting and stressful to overcome it through sheer determination. Willpower, grit, being positive - basically, all the tools you''ve been told are the keys to creating lasting change in your life - are insufficient in this high-paced, information-overloaded world we live in. The only way to stop just surviving and learn to truly thrive in today''s world is to proactively shape your environment. That''s the premise of Willpower Doesn''t Work, by organisational psychologist and Medium''s most-read self-help guru Benjamin Hardy. Building on copious existing research, Trade ReviewIf you want to get more done, don't worry about willpower - focus on motivation. Challenging the dominant view of self-control as a muscle, Benjamin Hardy reveals that productivity is really about clarity and commitment -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and TakeTo get things done, we don't need willpower, only the power to begin doing it. Benjamin Hardy explains that mindfulness of context is more important, and that by consciously shaping your context, you have the greatest opportunity for personal growth -- Ellen Langer, international bestselling author of Mindfulness and author of over 200 research articlesAs Seneca once said, 'Life without a design is erratic.' Benjamin Hardy is one of my favorite young writers because he shows interesting and effective ways to organize and design our lives so that we can live and be how we wish -- Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the EnemyIn an age when few people think deeply about life, Benjamin Hardy is the exception. Read this book if you want to be better -- Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of WorkBenjamin Hardy is one of the most read writers on Medium.com for good reason. He accomplishes something rare: the ability to blend practical actionable advice with a compelling voice. You're always better for having read something he's written * Srinivas Rao, creator of The Unmistakable Creative and author of Unmistakable *Benjamin Hardy leaves you feeling inspired - like you have no choice but to commit to what you believe you should do -- Richie Norton, bestselling author of The Power of Starting Something StupidI am fascinated by all things performance. Everything Benjamin Hardy writes challenges me to stretch a little further and dig a little deeper -- Joe Jacobi, Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance ConsultantUncommonly thoughtful: that's what I think of when I read Benjamin Hardy's work. Get this book and you'll better understand how to be who you truly want to be -- Jimmy Soni, editor of the Observer and author of Rome's Last CitizenBenjamin Hardy is one of the leading voices on well-being and productivity. Willpower Doesn't Work is an insightful guide to help us thrive in today's world -- Ariana Huffington

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Book SynopsisWhy do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is positive psychology. For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on the darker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis and psychopathic behaviour.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book Is Organised 3 Part I: Getting to Grips: Introducing Positive Psychology 3 Part II: Doing the Time Warp: Past, Present and Future 3 Part III: What Positive Psychology Can Do For You 4 Part IV: Positive Psychology in the Real World 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: Getting to Grips: Introducing Positive Psychology 7 Chapter 1: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life 9 Putting the Positive in Psychology 9 Looking for a message 9 Being authentically happy 10 Building an evidence-based case 10 Measuring the good, the bad and the ugly 12 Living a positive life 12 Studying positive psychology 13 Having positive experiences 13 Recognising positive traits 15 Building positive relationships 16 Constructing positive institutions 16 Making It Worth Your While 19 Benefiting from positivity 19 Chapter 2: Why Being Healthy, Well and Happy is a Really Good Idea 21 Reaping the Health Benefits 21 A happy heart 22 Living the positive life 23 Building immunity 24 Assisting angry Andrew 26 Creating healthy habits 27 Living with Satisfaction 28 Becoming a well individual 28 Building societies with wellbeing 28 AIMing for Happiness 32 Attending to the good stuff 33 Interpreting for the best 34 Memorising effectively 35 Part II: Doing the Time Warp: Past, Present and Future 37 Chapter 3: Tackling the Past 39 Dealing with the Past 39 Mapping old issues 40 Letting go – forgiving if not forgetting 41 Knowing How to be Grateful 46 Giving thanks 47 Counting your blessings 48 Adopting a Childlike Approach 50 Being how you want to be 50 Choosing the best life 50 Chapter 4: Living in the Present 53 Dancing in the Moment 53 Creating your own energy 53 The Johari Window 54 Being mindful 56 Laying ghosts 59 Getting Into the Flow 62 Being in the zone 62 Boosting happiness and fulfilment 64 Chapter 5: Planning for the Future 65 Looking Forward Joyfully 66 Anticipating the best 70 Making positive thoughts happen 70 Developing Optimism 71 Taking the thinking questionnaire 71 Thinking positively 74 Perfect-world thinking 75 Behaving constructively 76 Focusing on What Matters 77 Sorting out priorities 78 Ditching the unimportant 79 Leaving a Legacy 80 Living with a purpose 80 Making your mark on the world 81 Putting it all together 82 Part III: What Positive Psychology can do for you 83 Chapter 6: Finding Pleasure in Life 85 What Is Pleasure? 85 The law of diminishing returns 87 Breaking free from the materialist trap 89 Finding Real Pleasures 91 Celebrating the ordinary 91 Indulging in simple pleasures 92 Having a beautiful day 93 Sleepwalking through Life 93 Waking up to smell the roses 94 Taking stock of experiences 97 Chapter 7: Engaging in Life: Using your Signature Strengths 99 Analysing Your Signature Strengths 99 Appreciating your strengths 100 Understanding your strengths 100 Considering your weaknesses 102 Playing To Your Strengths 103 Identifying your strengths and virtues 103 Using your signature strengths daily 110 Shoring up your weaknesses 111 Finding Strengths in Others 111 Recognising other people’s virtues 111 Chapter 8: Developing Meaning in Life 113 Is This All There Is? 114 Rising above the humdrum 115 Making your mark on the world 116 Something Bigger Than Yourself 117 Connecting with others 117 Making a real difference 120 Chapter 9: Becoming your Best 123 Keeping Yourself Afloat 123 Sources of resilience 124 Getting through 126 Building your personal model of resilience 128 Having Fun 128 Looking for joy in your life 129 Living humorously 129 Living Confidently 131 Thinking Constructively 132 Listening to the voices 133 Building firm beliefs 133 Taking Gratitude Further 134 Seeing things afresh 135 Practising thankfulness 136 Experiencing Engagement 136 The big five strengths 136 Having self-respect and pride 137 Making Your Life Count 137 Choosing your destiny 138 Living up to your values 138 Chapter 10: Staying Healthy with Positive Psychology 141 Living Like It Matters 141 The healthy life checklist 142 Developing positive good health 143 Changing positively: The four-stage change model 144 Building a personal happiness programme 147 Overcoming Stress 149 Understanding stress 149 Taking a perspective on life, yourself and others 153 Building your resources 155 Learning to bounce back 156 Part IV: Positive Psychology in the Real World 157 Chapter 11: Making Relationships Work 159 Getting to Know You 159 Avoiding relationship pitfalls 161 Acknowledging and using each other’s signature strengths 162 Using Positive Communication 164 Taking the emotionally smart approach 164 Recognising your own feelings 165 Picking up on the non-verbal signs 166 Setting the climate control 168 Keeping talking 169 Looking at you, me and us 171 Investing Your Time 172 Planning the perfect date 172 Celebrating together 173 Creating carefree holidays 173 Building great friendships 174 Chapter 12: Becoming a Positive Parent 177 Making Happiness a Habit 177 Pleasing yourself! 178 Being engaged 180 Finding meaning 182 Measuring Family Strengths 183 Recognising the best in each other 185 Defining the key elements of a happy family 190 Being the Best Parent You Can Be 192 Facing the good, the bad and the ugly of parenting 194 Being a great step-parent 195 Making Happy Children 196 Celebrating success 196 Building positive rituals 198 Avoiding excessive materialism 199 Chapter 13: Embracing the Extended Family 201 Building Family Networks 201 Making connections 202 Getting On with the In-Laws 203 Seeing the best 205 Reaching a compromise 207 Acknowledging the Elderly 207 Developing wisdom 209 Recognising change 210 Extending the Family 211 Chapter 14: Understanding Why Work Matters 213 Providing a Structure 213 Discovering how work can make you happy 214 Using your time productively 216 Right time, right focus 219 Being a Shining Star! 219 Considering you at your best 220 Sharing the limelight 221 Chapter 15: Being your Best in the Workplace 225 Knowing Your Work Strengths 225 Learning from the past 228 Swapping round pegs and square holes 229 Using your work strengths in unlikely settings 230 Using Your Strengths Meaningfully 231 Novel ways of using your strengths 232 Measuring and Increasing Your Flow 233 Knowing Your Signature Strengths 235 Getting the Team Working Well 238 Recognising strengths in others 238 Using other people’s strengths to make what’s good even better 238 Flourishing versus languishing teams 239 Reviewing resilience questions 242 Part V: The Part of Tens 245 Chapter 16: Ten Top Activities 247 Developing Gratitude 247 Recognising Your Blessings 248 Creating a Beautiful Day 249 Learning to Worry Well 249 Half An Hour a Day 249 My Worry Journal 250 Being Me at My Best 251 Using Sentence Completion 251 Recognising Different Facets of Yourself 254 Discovering Your Purpose 255 Learning to Be Optimistic (ABCDE) 255 Undertaking Deliberate Acts of Kindness 256 Chapter 17: Ten Useful Resources 259 www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu 259 www.centreforconfi dence.co.uk 259 www.cappeu.org 260 www.ippanetwork.org 260 www.positivepsychology.net 260 www.dalailamacenter.org 260 Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D 260 Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas Diener 261 Character Strengths and Virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin E.P. Seligman 261 Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi 261 Chapter 18: Ten Positive Inspirations 263 Pay it Forward (film, 2000) 264 It’s a Wonderful Life (film, 1946) 264 The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (film, 2007) 264 Thank you for being a Friend, Andrew Gold (song, 1978) 265 My Way, Frank Sinatra (song, 1969) 265 Lean on Me, Bill Withers, (song, 1972) 265 The Prophet, by Khalil Ghibran (book, 1998) 265 Random Acts of Kindness: 365 Ways to Make the World a Nicer Place, by Danny Wallace (book, 2004) 266 Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Jones (book, 1998) 266 The Art of Happiness: A handbook for Living, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, (book, 1999) 267 Index 269

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Book SynopsisOther books will tell you how to be hygge. This is the only book that will show you. Though we all know the feeling of hygge instinctively, few of us ever manage to capture it for more than a moment. Now Danish actress and hygge aficionado Marie Tourell Søderberg has traveled the length and breadth of her home country to create the perfect guide to cooking, decorating, entertaining, and being inspired the hygge way. Full of beautiful photographs and simple, practical steps and ideas to make your home and life both comfortable and cheering all year round, this book is the easy way to introduce hygge into your life.Trade ReviewOther books will tell you how to do hygge. This is the only book that will show you. Full of beautiful photographs and simple, practical steps and ideas to make your home and life both comfortable and cheering all year round, this book is the easy way to introduce hygge into your life. * from the publisher's description *

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Book SynopsisBring the benefits of mindfulness into your everyday routine, for self-awareness, focus, stress-reduction and happiness.

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Book SynopsisDon't be so hard on yourself use compassion focused therapy as your guide It's often said that we're our own worst critics and it's true. Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies offers straightforward and practical advice that helps you view yourself through a more sympathetic lens.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Compassion Focused Therapy 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Compassion Focused Therapy 7 Chapter 2: Understanding Compassion 25 Chapter 3: Making Sense of Life’s Challenges 39 Part 2: Understanding Ourselves 53 Chapter 4: Introducing the Three Circles 55 Chapter 5: Getting to Know Ourselves: Exploring Our Life Stories 73 Chapter 6: Considering Your Beliefs about Compassion 91 Chapter 7: Facing Barriers to Compassion 107 Part 3: Developing Our Compassionate Mind 119 Chapter 8: Directing Our Attention 121 Chapter 9: Preparing for Compassion 133 Chapter 10: Practising Compassion for Others 151 Chapter 11: Allowing Compassion In 165 Chapter 12: Delving Deeper into Self-Compassion 179 Part 4: Compassionate Practices 191 Chapter 13: Cultivating Compassionate Thoughts 193 Chapter 14: The Power of the Pen: Writing to Strengthen Your Compassionate Mind 213 Chapter 15: Taking Action! 231 Chapter 16: Expressing Yourself 251 Chapter 17: Understanding the Different Aspects of Yourself 265 Chapter 18: Placing Compassion at the Centre of Your Life 277 Part 5: The Part of Tens 285 Chapter 19: Ten Pointers for Seeking a Professional Therapist 287 Chapter 20: Ten Tips You May Want to Share 297 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Change the World with Compassion 303 Appendix: Additional Resources 309 Index 313

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Book SynopsisDr Rana Conway is a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health) and a member of the Nutrition Society. Over the past 20 years, she has established herself as an expert in nutrition for pregnancy and childhood. She has carried out nutrition research at leading universities, and gained a PhD in 1997 for her work with pregnant women.Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Chapter 1 - Healthy Eating for Two Chapter 2 – A Healthy Weight Gain Chapter 3 – Low GI Eating Chapter 4 – Food and Drinks to Avoid in Pregnancy Chapter 5 – Nutrients - what they do and how much you need Chapter 6 - Supplements – who needs what and why Chapter 7 - Pregnancy Problems and How to Deal with Them Chapter 8 – Special Diets Chapter 9 - The A–Z of Foods and Ingredients Chapter 10 - Breastfeeding – the best diet for you and your baby Chapter 11 - Preparing for a New Pregnancy Resources and Useful Contacts

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Book Synopsis‘This is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It will make things better’ – Seth Godin, author of This Is MarketingWhy Are We Yelling? is Buster Benson’s essential guide to having more honest and constructive arguments.Have you ever walked away from an argument and suddenly thought of all the brilliant things you wish you'd said? Do you avoid certain family members and colleagues because of bitter, festering tension that you can't figure out how to address?Now, finally, there's a solution: a new framework that frees you from the trap of unproductive conflict and pointless arguing forever.If the threat of raised voices, emotional outbursts, and public discord makes you want to hide under the conference room table, you're not alone. Conflict, or the fear of it, can be exhausting. But as this powerful book argues, conflict doesn't have to be unpleasant. In fact, properly channeled, conflict can be the most valuable tool we have at our disposal for deepening relationships, solving problems, and coming up with new ideas.As the mastermind behind some of the highest-performing teams at Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, Buster Benson spent decades facilitating hard conversations in stressful environments. In this book, Buster reveals the psychological underpinnings of awkward, unproductive conflict and the critical habits anyone can learn to avoid it. Armed with a deeper understanding of how arguments, you'll be able to: * Remain confident when you're put on the spot * Diffuse tense moments with a few strategic questions * Facilitate creative solutions even when your team has radically different perspectivesWhy Are We Yelling? will shatter your assumptions about what makes arguments productive. You'll find yourself having fewer repetitive, predictable fights once you're empowered to identify your biases, listen with an open mind, and communicate well.‘All you need is Buster Benson. His methods are instantly actionable, [and] his writing is funny and relatable’ – Adam Grant, author of OriginalsTrade ReviewThis is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It will make things better -- Seth GodinConflict can be ugly. But if you follow the precepts of Buster Benson, you’ll discover that it’s also inevitable, necessary, and even helpful . . . everybody can learn how to argue better and more productively with this provocative book -- Daniel H. Pink, author of When and To Sell Is HumanAll you need is Buster Benson. His methods are instantly actionable, his writing is funny and relatable, and his book is the ideal companion to Difficult Conversations -- Adam Grant, bestselling author of OriginalsI’m a sucker for frameworks, and this is one of the greats. You’ll learn to turn the messy, frustrating, emotional experience of arguing into a fine art. You’ll watch the quality of your collaborations – and your ideas – go through the roof -- Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and IndistractableIn today’s polarized climate, ‘productive disagreement’ often feels like an oxymoron. Benson brilliantly challenges this idea, offering a thoughtful guidebook on how to lower our voices, tolerate tension, and have the constructive dialogue our world needs -- General Stanley McChrystalBuster Benson turns everything you know about arguing on its head. Before reading this book, I never thought I’d be looking forward to my next disagreement. Productive disagreeing is the most underrated life skill you can build -- Ev Williams, CEO of Medium, partner at Obvious Ventures, co-founder of TwitterReading Why Are We Yelling? is like having your most calm, level-headed friend explain how you might diffuse a tense situation in your life and work. I especially recommend this book to anyone who has ever tried to ‘win’ an argument only to end up frustrated with the results -- Jason Shellen, co-founder of Google Reader, Boxer, and Brizzly; founder of A Little DriveWith provocative ideas – and the brain science to back them up – Why Are We Yelling? offers fresh approaches to conflict and connection -- Sarah Milstein, author of The Twitter BookLively, accessible, and practical guide . . . eight valuable principles for turning rude arguments or suppressed differences into dynamic conversations that illuminate, connect, and yield better results for all -- William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes, and author of Getting to Yes with YourselfThis clever, empowering book shows how conflict can be a source of growth, intrigue, and joy . . . This is the perfect book at the perfect time to bring some sanity back into disagreements -- Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets

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Book Synopsis'Powerful and poignant, this book is for anyone who has struggled with mental health challenges' Lori Gottlieb'[An] invaluable book' Andrew Solomon'A unique, hopeful, essential guide. You Are Not Alone is a treasure' Bruce D. PerryThis singular book is a powerful reminder that help is here, and you are never alone.Millions of people across the world are affected by mental illness every year. Yet the mental healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded and often inaccessible, with many people asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? Will I be on medication my whole life? Will I ever feel better?You Are Not Alone is here to offer help and compassion. Written by Dr Ken Duckworth, whose own entry into psychiatry was inspired by his father's lifelong battle with bipolar disorder, this comprehensive guide pairs medical expertise with the empathy of someone who gets it.

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Book SynopsisJessica Baum, LMHC is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, providing couples therapy, family counseling, and addiction therapy in south Florida, since 2016. As a therapist for over 10 years, Jessica has helped thousands of clients with her unique approach to healing, the Self-full Method. Jessica opened a sister company, Be Self-full (beselffull.com), that offers online coaching and courses worldwide. Born and raised in Manhattan, she now lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Book SynopsisBlack Resilience provides powerful strategies for success and empowerment, answering a critical question for the Black community: where do we go from here?This once-in-a-generation book embodies stories and experiences shared by the author—Braeden Anderson—a former high-major NCAA athlete who overcame childhood abuse, homelessness, and severe racism to become an attorney at the world’s largest law firm and a successful entrepreneur. Black Resilience empowers and equips the reader with the strategy to win against any odds and triumph in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Racism can be as loud and resounding as a gunshot, or as quiet and inconspicuous as being laid off. Whether it’s hidden or apparent, we will not escape it without taking action. We—Black people—have the power to effect positive change in our lives and our communities. Black Resilience shows us how. Readers will get an honest, empowering roadmap to address concerns ranging from asserting your identity, the dichotomy of inclusion, employing empathy, and transcending learned helplessness, to the challenge and triumph of Black parenthood. They’ll learn how to deploy what the author calls our “covert operation of tact,” and they’ll see that everyone—Blacks and whites alike—must build one community. Black Resilience represents a tactful and dynamic ideology that belongs in the hands of every reader who is ready to receive the solution for beating racism…for good.

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Book SynopsisFear in Contemporary Society and its Consequences“A delightfully fearless and deeply sensitive examination of that most primal and formative human experience.” ―Alan Burdick, author of Why Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation#1 New Release in Evolutionary Psychology and BuddhismFor anyone suffering from global pandemic anxiety caused by the new coronavirus, comes an exploration of one of the most powerful and primitive human emotions.A history and culture of fear. Over the last five hundred years, life for the average human being has changed dramatically―plagues no longer routinely wipe out entire families, and we no longer empty our chamber pots into the street. But, progress has shown that no matter how many dangers we neutralize, new ones emerge. Why? Because our level of fear remains constant.Fear in contemporary society. For years, Dr. Frank Faranda studied a state of fearfulness in his patients―an evolutionary state that relentlessly drove them toward avoidance, alienation, hypercriticism, hyper-control, and eventually, depression and anxiety. He began to wonder what they were afraid of, and how embedded these fears might be in contemporary society. This book aims to break us free from what he found.Fear not. Faranda’s Fear Paradox is simple―even though fear has a prime directive to keep us safe and comfortable, it has grown into the single greatest threat to humanity and collective survival. As a consequence, fear is embedded in our culture, creating new dangers and inciting isolation. With rising anxiety levels, now is the time to shine a light on our deepest fears and examine the society that fear is creating.But fear not―inside, you’ll learn about: The fear of pain and the fear of the unknown How fear has driven progress in the West The price paid to eradicate fear Read books like Fear, The Culture of Fear, or The Science of Fear? Then The Fear Paradox is your next read. Come on, what are you afraid of?

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Book Synopsis"A practical, easy-to-follow guide to getting control of your anger so that you can live a more productive life today. ... Rather than get angry, get this book."-Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director of the American Institute for Cognitive TherapyWe all get angry sometimes. But if you feel angry all of time-and if your anger makes others uncomfortable, creates distance in your relationships, disrupts your ability to think clearly and make good decisions, or otherwise results in behaviors that you regret or find embarrassing later-it's time to make a change.Written by two clinical psychologists with decades of experience using cognitive behavioral interventions to treat anger, Anger Management for Everyone provides a comprehensive, research-based program to keep anger in its place. This revised and updated second edition includes new information on the environmental effects on anger, such as hunger and sleep; new progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness exercises; and new strategies and tips for improving social and interpersonal skills.With the authors' enhanced "Anger Episode Model," and the ten proven-effective skills for anger management in this helpful guide, you'll come to better understand and control your problem anger, learn how to cope with everyday disappointments and frustrations, and experience more happiness, success, and vitality in all areas of your life.

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Book SynopsisHow do emotions affect your basic decision making? Why do certain smells prompt long-forgotten memories, and what makes us suddenly self-conscious?How does the biological organ, the brain, give rise to all of the thoughts in your head - enable you to think, to feel, to be conscious and aware - to have 'a mind'?Introducing Mind and Brain explains what the sciences have to say about planning and action, language, memory, attention, emotions and vision. It traces the historical development of ideas about the brain and its function from antiquity to the age of neuro-imaging.Clearly explained by Professor of Psychology Angus Gellatly and award-winning artist Oscar Zarate, they invite you to take a fresh look at the nature of mind, consciousness and personal identity.

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Book Synopsis'With the authentic voice I've grown to expect from Devon [...] This book articulates a feeling that has lurked in the dark corners of so many minds and brings it into the light where it can be faced, embraced, understood, and ultimately, healed. Stop doomscrolling and read this book. You'll feel better, I promise.' -Celeste Headlee, journalist and bestselling authorHow many times a day do you feel shame? Struggling to pay the bills; buying a top made in a sweatshop; reading the news and feeling - yet again - a powerlessness to the point of apathy? In today's self-blame culture, it often feels impossible not to carry shame about the choices we make and the values by which we live. When the political is so personal, and the personal is so political, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sense that we're not doing enough - maybe, even, that we're not enough. In this bold and transformative manifesto, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism Dr Devon Price takes an in-depth look at shame and the role it plays in our lives. Systemic Shame traps us into fighting unwinnable battles and judging others for their failures. But it especially affects those who are already vulnerable because they're carrying shame from a difficult past or a complicated sense of self-esteem. This new, radically positive book shows us that there is no such thing as becoming "good enough" to be deserving of love; that we must claim acceptance for ourselves. Blending the latest social psychology, personal insights and empowering practical exercises, Unlearning Shame is a radical guide to overcoming self-blame and embracing a new culture - one where we take control of the choices we make and the future we create.Trade ReviewWith the authentic voice I've grown to expect from Devon, he raises an issue that could not be more timely. This book articulates a feeling that has lurked in the dark corners of so many minds and brings it into the light where it can be faced, embraced, understood, and ultimately, healed. Stop doomscrolling and read this book. You'll feel better, I promise. * Celeste Headlee, journalist and bestselling author *

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Book Synopsis'The single most influential spokesperson for organic psychedelics' The Independent With a new foreword from Dennis McKenna.From renowned ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence McKenna comes this surreally mind-bending adventure into the depths of the human experience.True Hallucinations is a mesmerising odyssey of McKenna's travels in the Amazon with a band of friends during the 1970s. From mushrooms and flying saucers to pirates and James Joyce, McKenna uncovers the limitless potential of organic psychedelics to open our minds, bodies and spirits to higher states of being.Trade ReviewOne of the five or six most important people on the planet * Timothy Leary *It would be hard to find a drug narrative more compellingly perched on a baroquely romantic limb than this passionate Tom-and-Huck-ride-Great-Mother-river-saga of brother bonding ... Terence is a hoot * Esquire *

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Book Synopsis"Portugal is not all that far away, or exotic, or dangerous, but it felt like a huge stretch for me to leave my partner, family, job and home and just go off. An overland solo trip lasting months in an ancient little campervan was not the kind of thing I did. But it was something I was about to do."In her debut memoir A Van of One's Own, Biddy Wells tells the story of how, propelled by a thirst for peace and quiet, for a modest adventure and, perhaps, for freedom, she left for Portugal on her own, with only her old campervan, Myfawny, and her GPS, Tanya, for company. Having left just about everything behind, her solo trip forces her to face her fears, her past, and herself. The road provides the perfect canvas to connect the dots between a past breakdown and her present need for freedom, as she reflects on her own life, her relationship, her family and the world around her - to see whether her life still has room for her in it. As she meets wise and not-so- wise people, members of the campervan community and friendly locals, her outlook on life begins to shift, and a chance meeting in a bar leads to the person who will put her on the right track.But will she go back home, to Wales?And what is the meaning of 'home? 'A Van of One's Own is a journey through the breath-taking scenery of France, Spain, and finally Portugal, populated by colourful characters and the roar of the ocean, the taste of fresh fish and the grind of the asphalt; but more importantly, it is a journey through past memories and present conflicts to inner peace.

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Book SynopsisHow tiny yet potent steps can lead to monumental change.The Power of LIttle Steps is a guide to creating significant changes through small steps to achieve the life you want. Spiritual mentor Sheila Vijeyarasa shares personal experiences and deep insights to help you navigate life''s unexpected turns and embrace new perspectives. Filled with inspiring stories, it delves into the importance of self-love, acceptance and healing from trauma to help you on your way. Through this journey, you''ll learn the art of manifestation, the significance of purpose over perfection and how to gain the courage to break free from societal norms. The Power of Little Steps invites you to rewrite the rules, practise gratitude and embrace conscious living. Ultimately, this book aims to empower you to create a life of resilience, authenticity and joy.

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Book SynopsisAn epic journey to the heart of sound spanning disciplines, continents and centuries

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Book SynopsisJoseph Murphy, Ph.D., D.D., was a world-renowned authority on mind dynamics, and author of numerous bestselling books. His ability to provide practical techniques that anyone can use as a tool for physical, social, economic, and spiritual self-improvement gained him a loyal worldwide following of millions.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of 49 word searches on relaxing topics offers a recreational break that's accessible to all and features hidden messages that reveal bonus thematic details and fun facts.

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Book SynopsisIt's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths instead? This practical and succinct book aims to revolutionise your life by helping you to identify what exactly makes you happy so that you will make the right choices; decide whether a job, activity or course is right for you; and understand why things seem to flow with some activities and some people, and not others. Knowing these things about yourself, and spending more time on what really energises and fulfills you - your strengths - will ultimately lead to a happier and more successful life.

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Book SynopsisOne of the trickiest tasks we ever face is that of working out who we really are. If we’re asked directly to describe ourselves, our minds tend to go blank. We can’t just sum ourselves up. We need prompts and suggestions and more detailed enquiries that help tease out and organise our picture of ourselves. This book is designed to help us create a psychological portrait of ourselves with the use of some far more unusual, oblique, entertaining and playful prompts. The questions are designed to help us cumulatively appreciate how rich our identities are and how complicated, beautiful and sometimes painful our experiences have been. If self-knowledge is central to a wise and fulfilled life, it is because it teaches us which of our many—often contradictory—feelings and plans we might trust, in order that we can be a little more sceptical around our first impulses and less puzzled by the ebb and flow of our moods. We can understand where some of our feelings have come from and what might be driving our convictions and our longings.

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary approach to enhancing your happiness level!Get ready to boost your happiness in just 45 days! Habits of a Happy Brain shows you how to retrain your brain to turn on the chemicals that make you happy. Each page offers simple activities that help you understand the roles of your “happy chemicals”—serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphin. You’ll also learn how to build new habits by rerouting the electricity in your brain to flow down a new pathway, making it even easier to trigger these happy chemicals and increase feelings of satisfaction when you need them most. Filled with dozens of exercises that will help you reprogram your brain, Habits of a Happy Brain shows you how to live a happier, healthier life!Trade Review“This scientific look at habit changes can be valuable in many ways.” —Bowling This Month

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Book SynopsisIn What A Time To Be Alone,The Slumflower will be your life guru, confidante and best friend. She’ll show you that being alone is not just okay: it’s just about the best freaking thing that’s ever happened to you. As she says, ‘You’re bad as hell and you were made with intention.’ It’s about time you realised.Peppered with insightful Igbo proverbs from Chidera’s Nigerian mother and full of her own original artwork, What A Time To Be Alone will help you navigate the modern world. We can all decide our own fates and Chidera shows us how, using a three-part approach filled with sass, wisdom and charm. Learn how to celebrate YOU – decide your self-worth, take time to heal and empower yourself in this messy world. Don’t worry about THEM – avoid other people’s demons and realise that everyone is protecting themselves from something – no matter how aggressive their method. Feel the togetherness in US – sustain and grow healthy relationships and avoid toxicity in your friendships. Own your story. Create your own narrative. Read this book. #WATTBA

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Book SynopsisRevolutionary in its simplicity and accessible to all, this bestselling book offers commonsense methods that allow you to let go of depression and tap into natural joy.In this indispensable handbook, Richard Carlson demonstrates how we can change everything in our lives earn more money, meet new friends, get a new job yet still feel dissatisfied. Happiness, he says, is not ''out there'' but within, a state of mind that is independent of circumstance: ''If you begin to see that your thoughts are not the real thing they''re just thoughts and as thoughts they can''t hurt you your entire life will begin to change today.''Carlson''s step-by-step guide explains: How your thoughts determine how you feel. Why thinking about problems only makes them worse. That thoughts come and go you are free to choose at any moment which to hold on to and which to let go. Straightforward methods for conquering depression. How to dismiss negative thoughts and discover inner contentment. How to overcome lifelong pessimism and start really living.Trade Review'This is the book I give to all my depressed friends; they start to look better from around page 3!'JULIAN CLARY

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Book SynopsisA guide to freeing yourself from self-induced suffering

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Book Synopsis'A practical and no-nonsense guide on dealing with the toughest situations, from someone who has been there and done it.' -- Levison Wood'It will help you to navigate life.' -- The Times***Historical recruitment campaigns to become a Royal Marines Commando drew on a harrowing but intriguing narrative: 99.9% Need Not Apply. In 2005, only one in a thousand applications for the Royal Marines were successful in reaching the end of training, earning the Coveted Green Beret - a world renowned symbol of excellence.Becoming the 0.1% is the first-ever diary account of this training regime, charting the odds-stacked journey of Gareth Timmins, a 20-year-old recruit at the time, and providing a psychological framework for understanding how he was able to cultivate the mental strength and resilience needed to push through to success. Each week of training is accompanied by lessons on his short-comings and growth to peak performance. It uses real-life and often terrifying experiences to describe to the reader the edge you need to cultivate a 0.1% mindset and succeed in life and work, by learning how to: Visualise achievements Combat fatigue and burnout Stay motivated by not losing sight of the end goal Eradicate complacency and achieve mastery Redefine expectation and regulate disappointment Live without convenience Thrive under pressure Break down self-imposed limitations Be held accountable to othersTrade ReviewGareth has produced a fascinating insight into the mental fortitude required to become a Royal Marines Commando -- and how that mindset can improve your life in all areas. -- Chris Burn * Yorkshire Post *Brutally accurate, inspiring and educational -- a must read for everyone. -- Mark Ormrod MBEThe perfect combination of an adversity story and useful lessons in a military setting, that should be utilized in everyday life by everyone. -- Paul de GelderAn unbelievable insight, could not put it down. -- Liam Harrison, 8x World Muay Thai Champion

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Book Synopsis'The story of a disease that plunged its victims into a prison of viscous time, and the drug that catapulted them out of it' – Guardian Hailed as a medical classic, and the subject of a major feature film as well as radio and stage plays and various TV documentaries, Awakenings by Oliver Sacks is the extraordinary account of a group of twenty patients.Rendered catatonic by the sleeping-sickness epidemic that swept the world just after the First World War, all twenty had spent forty years in hospital: motionless and speechless; aware of the world around them, but exhibiting no interest in it – until Dr Sacks administered the then-new drug, L-DOPA, which caused them, temporarily, to awake from their decades-long slumber . . .Trade ReviewA brilliant and humane book. * Observer *It makes you aware of what a knife edge we live on. -- Doris LessingNot only a collection of astonishing case histories, Awakenings is also a memoir, a moral essay and a romance. It is a work of genius. * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisBestselling US life coach tells us how to achieve our life dreams through the astonishing power of positive feelings.

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Book Synopsis12 affirmation cards to let go of the past and set yourself free from beloved self-help pioneer Louise Hay. These cards were created to help you bring about forgiveness in your everyday life. Forgiveness means releasing regret, sadness, hurt, fear, guilt, blame, resentment, and sometimes even the desire for revenge. How do you start? By being willing to let get of the past. Be willing to release your emotional attachment to your memories of yesterday. The past is over, and this is a new day. You can set yourself free by changing your thinking. The more you forgive, the more love you will have to express. It's no fun being a victim. Refuse to be helpless anymore. Claim your own power! Choose a card each morning, and it will be your positive message for the day!

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Book Synopsisthe state of mind changes the state of the body by working through the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system. Exceptional patients manifest the will to live in its most potent form .

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Book SynopsisHow to retrain our brain to improve our emotional behaviour, by a pioneering neuroscientist.Trade ReviewLook forward to cultivating keener attention, having more attunement to others, and being more connected to your own intuition. It's all possible - and this book shows you how. * Deepak Chopra *We all ask the question "who am I?". For me this guy has answered it. * Ruby Wax *'an eye-opener...replete with breakthrough research that will change the way you see yourself and everyone you know...cutting edge findings formulated in a delightful, can't-put-it-down read. I loved this book. * Daniel Goleman *Whether he is measuring neural activity in the laboratory or climbing the Himalayas to meet the Dalai Lama, Davidson is an inveterate explorer who has spent a lifetime probing the deep mystery of human feeling. Don't miss this smart and lively book by the world's foremost expert on emotion and the brain. * Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D., author of Stumbling on Happiness *What a gift from the world's leading neuroscientist who works on what makes life worth living. This is a must read for everyone who is interested in positive psychology. * Martin E. P. Seligman, Author of Learned Optimism and Flourish *The best book I know on how to use the exciting discoveries of neuroscience to change your life. A fabulous read - a scientific adventure story like Sherlock Holmes meeting Watson and Crick with the Dalai Lama as their advisor. * Jack Kornfield PhD *Richard Davidson, a visionary neuropsychologist, joins with Sharon Begley, one of the most astute science writers, to illuminate the dimensions of our emotional make up and offer cogent and compelling ways for us to grow into more effective and fulfilled selves. * Jerome Groopman, Recanati Professor, Harvard Medical School & co-author of Your Medical Mind *This superb book is many things -- a crystal clear tour of the neuroscience of emotion; a primer about how the scientific process works; a personal story by a really likeable guy; and the promise of a better world. This is a wonderful book. * Robert M. Sapolsky,Ph.D., author of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers and Monkeyluv *A mind-opening journey guided by one of the world's great pioneers in the study of emotion. Richard Davidson addresses the questions about how we become who we are with a scientific rigor and impassioned curiosity that enable us to understand others and ourselves, as well as to directly influence how we approach life with a sense of resilience and vitality. He also crucially reveals the science-proven steps we can take to improve the function and even the structure of our brain. Soak in the wisdom of these pages and enjoy! * Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight *Richard Davidson's distinguished scientific career has been dedicated to making sense of human emotion and deepening its significance. Now, with the help of writer Sharon Begley, he turns a trove of accumulated facts into wisdom accessible to lay readers and directly applicable to their lives. * Antonio Damasio, Ph.D., author of Self Comes to Mind and The Feeling of What Happens *In this spine-tingling journey through the hills of the Himalayas and the circuitry of your brain, visionary neuroscientist Richard Davidson uncovers deep and practical insights into humanity's oldest questions. Who are we as individuals? What are the origins of our minds? How do we find peace and cultivate greater kindness for all? Weaving together the latest neuroscience of brain plasticity and emotion and the timeless wisdom of Buddhist thought, The Emotional Life of your Brain will lead you to answers to these questions, and leave you inspired by science and the promise of change for the better. * Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., author of Born to Be Good *

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Book SynopsisInfluential popular philosopher Roman Krznaric argues our brains are wired for social connection: empathy is at the heart of who we are. It's an essential, transforming quality we must develop for the 21st Century. Through encounters with actors, activists, groundbreaking designers, undercover journalists, nurses, bankers and neuroscientists, Krznaric defines a new breed of adventurer. He sets out the six life-enhancing habits of highly empathic people, whose skills enable them to connect with others in extraordinary ways. Empathy has the power to transform relationships, from the personal to the political. Krznaric contends that, as we move on from an age of introspection, empathy will be key to fundamental social change - making this book a manifesto for revolution.Trade ReviewHaving spent the past decade studying empathy, I can say without hesitation that Roman's work is exactly what we need to bring this powerful concept off the pages and into our lives. Empathy inspires with a unique combination of teaching, storytelling, and a serious call to action. * Brené Brown, bestselling author of Daring Greatly *Empathy explores the essence of being human...inspiring, fascinating and helpful. * Rick Hanson, author of Hardwiring Happiness and Buddha's Brain *

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Book SynopsisNautilus Award Finalist The renowned Zen’s monk’s profound study of Buddhist psychology—with insights into how these ancient teachings apply to the modern world   Based on the fifty verses on the nature of consciousness taken from the great fifth-century Buddhist master Vasubandhu and the teachings of the Avatamsaka Sutra, Thich Nhat Hanh focuses on the direct experience of recognizing, embracing, and looking deeply into the nature of our feelings and perceptions.Presenting the basic teachings of Buddhist applied psychology, Understanding Our Mind shows us how our mind is like a field, where every kind of seed is planted—seeds of suffering, anger, happiness, and peace. The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds in our mind. If we know how to water seeds of joy and transform seeds of suffering, then understanding, love, and compassion will flower. Vietnamese Zen Master Thuong Chieu said, “When we understand how our mind works, the practice becomes easy.”

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Book SynopsisIntegrity—more than simple honesty, it''s the key to success. A person with integrity has the ability to pull everything together, to make it all happen no matter how challenging the circumstances. Drawing on experiences from his work, Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, corporate consultant and nationally syndicated radio host, shows how our character can keep us from achieving all we want to (or could) be. In Integrity, Dr. Cloud explores the six qualities of character that define integrity, and how people with integrity: Are able to connect with others and build trust Are oriented toward reality Finish well Embrace the negative Are oriented toward increase Have an understanding of the transcendent Integrity is not something that you either have or don''t, but instead is an exciting growth path that all of us can engage in and enjoy. Trade Review"[Integrity] lays out a transparent way to be a terrific leader by drawing on and improving your best traits." -- New York Times "Let Henry Cloud teach you how to live an authentic life. This is a must-read!" -- Ken Blanchard, Co-Author, The One-Minute Manager "Dr. Henry Cloud is an expert in helping leaders see hos their character development is essential to their effectiveness." -- Denis Beausejour, Consultant and former Global Vice President of Marketing, The Procter & Gamble Company "Dr. Cloud will show you how to produce the results you are looking for in your work and personal life." -- Dr. Phil McGraw, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the Dr. Phil show

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Book SynopsisFully Updated March 2018All of us experience complicated thoughts and feelings as we negotiate the day and these feelings can be difficult to manage.

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Book SynopsisThe leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity explains our spooky, gory, and macabre fascinationsWhat makes us peek at a car wreck or binge-watch true crime shows late into the night? Why are some of us drawn to horror movies while others shudder at the thought? In Morbidly Curious, scientist Coltan Scrivner takes readers on a thrilling journey into the psychology of morbid curiosity, uncovering why we can’t resist the macabre. From grisly serial killers to spine-chilling paranormal stories, Scrivner reveals the psychological forces that compel us to explore our darkest fears—and explains how this proclivity is more than just a quirk. It’s a powerful survival instinct, helping us mentally prepare for real-world threats, all from the safety of our imaginations.Blending fascinating insights and cutting-edge research at haunted houses across the world, Scrivner makes a powerful argument for the value of playing with fear and embracing the gruesome. Whether you're a horror fan yourself or just want to better understand the true crime craze, Morbidly Curious will open your eyes to the hidden benefits of exploring the dark side of human nature.

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