Psychology

Visionary game designer McGonigal reveals how we can harness the power of games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness.

A successful Wall Street trader turned neuroscientist reveals how risk taking and stress transform our body chemistry Before he became a world-class scientist, John Coates ran a derivatives trading desk in New York City. He used the expression “the hour between dog and wolf” to refer to the moment of Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation traders passed through when under pressure. They became cocky and

The New York Times bestselling guide to thinking like literature's greatest detective. "Steven Pinker meets Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" (Boston Globe), by the author of The Confidence Game.  No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abiliti

When Laura Estreich is born, her appearance presents a puzzle: does the shape of her eyes indicate Down syndrome or the fact that she has a Japanese grandmother? In this powerful memoir, George Estreich, a poet and stay-at-home dad, tells his daughter's story, reflecting on her inheritance - from the literal legacy of her genes, to the family history that precedes her, to the Victorian physician J

Now in paperback: A groundbreaking, practical guide for fueling workplace happiness, creativity, and success based on the latest research from the behavioral sciences. For readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and Stephen Dubner, a captivating and surprising journey through the science of workplace excellence. Why do successful companies reward failure? What can casinos teach us about b

The Heroine´s Journey describes contemporary woman´s search for wholeness in a society where she has been defined according to masculine values. Drawing on cultural myths and fairy tales, ancient symbols and goddesses, and the dreams of contemporary women, Murdock illustrates the need for—and the reality of—feminine values in Western culture. This special anniversary edition, with a ne

Self-talk matters, but what methods of building healthy self-talk actually work? This how-to guide shares evidence-based techniques to go from being your own worst critic to your own best friend. Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don´t really know how to get there. Or maybe you´re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured y

A Pulitzer Prize nominee and the bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence bridges modern science with the spiritual wisdom of the East This extraordinary series of encounters between the Dalai Lama and prominent Western psychologists, physicians, and meditation teachers sheds new light on the mind-body connection Can the mind heal the body? The Buddhist tradition says yes—and now ma

2023 National Parenting Product Award Winner 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist Twelve practical strategies to experience more joy and feel less guilt as a working parent, drawn from ACT, the groundbreaking therapy technique that has helped countless people. Dr. Yael Schonbrun calls out the myth of the work-life balance and offers practical strategies that can help us reframe

Nautilus Book Award Winner Using the lens of ecopsychology, Returning the Self to Nature shows that the pervasive and extreme forms of narcissism we find in many modern societies are fundamentally the result of alienation from the natural world. But it doesn't have to be that way. Returning the Self to Nature is written for the person who no longer wishes to function in a world that revolve

Why are we devastated by a word of criticism even when it's mixed with lavish praise? Because our brains are wired to focus on the bad. This negativity effect explains things great and small: why countries blunder into disastrous wars, why couples divorce, why people flub job interviews, how schools fail students, why football coaches stupidly punt on fourth down. All day long, the power o

A thought-provoking journey through some of the strangest ways our brains can delude us and what these can teach us about medicine, narrative and being human

Everything you need to know to manifest the life of your dreams using the power of your own brain.

Accounts of the paranormal: ghosts, hauntings, contact with the deceased, direct awareness of people´s thoughts, glimpses of the future, contact with spirits and aliens, and much more. Through academic research and personal experiences/observations by celebrated author, clinical psychologist, and professor Scott Quimby, this book offers some of the best stories you will encounter.

Wake up and take control of your life! From the bestselling author of Inner Strength, Unlimited Power, and MONEY Master the Game, Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life.

We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more?

From a leading crisis management expert, a breakthrough book about performance under pressure that will change the way you think about stress

'Kaleidoscopic, urgent, hilarious, revelatory' Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings'A compelling hurricane of a book' Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House

A mood-boosting, confidence-building companion to help 7+-year-olds become their happiest selves Confidence is something many people struggle with throughout their lives. Supporting children as they face this challenge can help them grow into self-assured, happy individuals. Encourage your child to explore their emotions, overcome their fears and boost their self-confidence with this positive

AN AMAZON EDITORS' BEST BOOKS OF 2024 PICK "Completely transformed my way of thinking about dreams." –Jay Shetty Dreaming is one of the most underappreciated functions of the human brain, yet our very survival as a species depends on it. In This Is Why You Dream, dual-trained neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial explores the landscape of our subconscious, tracing the latest cu