Social sciences

In this Queen Bees and Wannabes for the elementary and middle school set, child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley shows parents of young girls how to nip mean girl behavior in the bud. Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which youn

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

An insightful guide that shows how habits of behavior are formed, and how we can transform bad habits into positive behaviors in ourselves and others. Smart Change explores the psychological mechanisms that form and maintain habits in individuals and groups and offers real, accessible and actionable advice for changing habits. In an engaging narrative, Markman covers a wide range of habits, from

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

Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner  Leading African American Buddhist teachers offer lessons on racism, resilience, spiritual freedom, and the possibility of a truly representative American Buddhism. With contributions by Acharya Gaylon Ferguson, Cheryl A. Giles, Gyōzan Royce Andrew Johnson, Ruth King, Kamilah Majied, Lama Rod Owens, Lama Dawa Tarchin Phillips, Sebene Selassie, and Pamela

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

A beautifully curated presentation of the Thousand Character Essay, a masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy that has served as the art form's classic manual for over 1,400 years. Sung to infants as a lullaby, used to teach reading and writing, and employed as library index codes, the Thousand Character Essay is China's most widely used and beloved calligraphy textbook. Composed by the literary gian

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

For every would-be leader, this acclaimed Taoist classic offers timeless insights for building a better world The Taoist sages of ancient China have long been lauded for their transformative teachings on the art of harmonious living, community organization, and cultivating the common good. Along with Sun Tzu´s Art of War, the Huainanzi, here brought to life in English by preeminent translator Tho

¡OLVIDA LA REGLA DE LAS 10,000 HORAS, PARA APRENDER LO QUE NECESITAS SÓLO NECESITARÁS 20 HORAS! Si pudieras aprender lo que quisieras ¿Qué encabezaría tu lista? ¿Qué te detiene? ¿Te preocupan las habilidades que necesitarás o el tiempo requerido? En sólo 20 horas ofrece un enfoque sistemático para la rápi

Perder el miedo a la muerte de un ser querido desde el amor, la compasión y el cuidado. «Abrazar hasta el último aliento es una muy necesitada orientación y enseñanza para quienes deben enfrentar estos momentos tan difíciles y delicados en la vida familiar, cuando un ser querido está en la etapa final de su existencia.» —Marcelo Rittner

¿Qué nos estanca en el sufrimiento cuando perdemos a un ser amado? ¿Por qué todo parece una pesadilla interminable? ¿Qué puede ayudarnos para atravesar el pantano de la tristeza? ¿Es posible ser felices después de esta tormenta? Sí, sí es posible y la mejor orientación nos la ofrece Mario Guerra en este libro &iacut

Todo lo resuelve, siempre está dispuesta y para ella nada es imposible: Doña Huevotes se encarga de tener orden en la casa, acepta las cargas más duras del trabajo y enfrenta los problemas más graves de la familia. Pero también sufre, se enferma y cae, aunque evita expresar su dolor. Pero… ¿quién es Doña Huevotes? ¿Por qu&eacu

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

​​An essential guide for all yoga practitioners to delve deeply into the tradition and practice authentically with appreciation, not appropriation. Includes practical advice for embracing yogic values—such as service, non-harm, and truthfulness—in your daily life and relationships and for the well-being of others. Popular yoga educator and advocate Susanna Barkataki invit

Equal parts cookbook and lifestyle guide, this cozy little book shows you how to cultivate comfort and contentment and embrace life´s small pleasures with the Danish practice of hygge. Hygge (loosely translated as "coziness") is centered around the idea of inviting comforting elements into day-to-day life while creating warmth, community, and intimacy. The Hygge Life teaches you how small gestur

A new edition of A.E. Waite's classic The Pictorial Key to the Tarot that explores tarot's radical political potential and its usefulness for the left. A.E. Waite´s The Pictoral Key to the Tarot has been a mainstay among tarot reference guides for more than a century. As an acclaimed occultist and scholar of the Kabbalah, Waite collaborated with artist Pamela Colman Smith to create what has beco