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Robin Dunbar is the world-renowned psychologist and author who famously discovered Dunbar's number: how our capacity for friendship is limited to around 150 people. In Friends, he looks at friendship in the round, at the way different types of friendship and family relationships intersect, or at the complex of psychological and behavioural mechanisms that underpin friendships and make them possible - and just how complicated the business of making and keeping friends actually is.

'An exquisite book that reminds us our minds aren't soloists but symphony players: we are wired for connection.'."-David Eagleman, PhD, author of Incognito and Livewired 'A must-read for anyone who wants to feel better and live longer, one conversation at a time!' - Dr. Karan Rajan, author of...

Move over idealised BFFs, glossy gal pals and indestructible work wives. Meet the bad friends. The dangerously romantic school girls of the 1900s. The office gossips of the 1930s. The mum cliques of the 1950s. The angry activists of the 1970s. The coven – women who choose to live together in old age – of the present day. These ‘bad’ friends broke the rules about femininity they didn’t write. Their relationships were controlled, patrolled and judged too intimate, too consuming and in some cases, too powerful.

Sports fans, dads, and data analysts David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta argue that fandom can not only increase our sense of belonging but also serves as a powerful antidote to loneliness because sports fans experience increased social connection. What they didn't realize was how deep that connection was, the potential it carried for individual and societal wellness, or the opportunities it offered for adult friendships, making and keeping friends, and family ties.

Do you find it hard to connect with other people? Do your relationships feel stale and lack real, meaningful connections? Do you wish you were more confident, charismatic, and likable? How to Make People Like You is a book with detailed insights on everything you need to know when it comes to going from a shy, anxious, and awkward individual and transforming yourself into someone who can unapologetically be your real, genuine, and authentic self.

Do you struggle with starting conversations or keeping them going? Do you often find yourself at a loss for words, or feel like your interactions lack depth and meaning? Do you want to make a stronger first impression, build rapport quickly, and leave a lasting impact on those you meet? If so, help is at hand!

Congratulations—you might’ve just ruined a great one. And this book is here to make sure you keep doing it… unless you want to stop. In How to Ruin a Great Conversation, Patrick King hilariously dismantles every awkward, cringey, well-intentioned-but-totally-misguided way people sabotage social interactions. From asking weirdly invasive questions, to oversharing your entire life story, to playing defense like your ego's in a UFC match—you’ll learn exactly what not to do if you want connection, not confusion. This book is for you if: You panic and word-vomit your autobiography to a stranger.

Does your lacking confidence hold you back? Do you struggle with social anxiety? Can’t remember the last time you went out and started a conversation with somebody? The good thing is, you’re not alone. An estimated 15 million adults in the US suffer from social anxiety or shyness. This volume is the go-to guide in becoming a master in the art of social interaction and freeing yourself from anxiety. There’s no gimmicks, extensive therapy or wacky techniques, it simply breaks down each vital component and will give you the confidence you need.

A transformative guide to building more fulfilling relationships with colleagues, friends, partners, and family, based on the landmark Interpersonal Dynamics (“Touchy-Feely”) course at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business “Carole Robin and David Bradford are masters at helping people...

If you have ever struggled to make the right impression in any kind of social setting, you need to listen to this book. What truly sets this book apart from similar social skills guides is its focus on a step-by-step approach that starts with the right mindset. Too many people fail to unlock their full social potential because they start the project with the wrong ideas and attitudes.

Everything you need to be a Powerful, Dominant, and Attractive Man is within your reach… and, once you pick up SUPREME ALPHA MALE BIBLE. The 1ne --within your hands. Man, this book is calling you. Maybe you've spent your whole life feeling like all the other Men are a step ahead of you. Maybe you always seem to be this close to getting that girl… but something ends up in your way. Or maybe you're completely confident in yourself, but you're looking for that one special something that will dazzle the people around you every single time.

Friends or Foes: Navigating the Fine Line Between Support and Enabling reveals the critical difference between helping someone grow and keeping them stuck. What often feels like loyalty, kindness, or protection can quietly turn into enabling—preventing real change and draining your emotional energy.

Why Do Some People Make Friends Easily—And Others Don’t? is a thoughtful and practical short listen that explores the key factors behind effortless friendship-building and why it can feel so challenging for some. This book offers insights and actionable steps to help listeners understand social dynamics, overcome barriers, and create meaningful connections with ease.

In Life Is Friends, Martinet focuses on at-home entertaining-the dinner parties, cocktail parties, and informal get-togethers that are the key to creating lasting, fulfilling interpersonal bonds. So hear what Martinet has to say. And then, go ahead: Invite people over.

Fenemies is a raw, honest exploration of the hidden relationships that quietly shape our lives — the people who smile in your face, celebrate your wins, but secretly compete with you, undermine you, and benefit from your downfall. This book exposes the psychology behind fake support, silent jealousy, and disguised hostility. It breaks down how friends can become obstacles, how emotional manipulation hides behind loyalty, and how proximity to the wrong people can drain your energy, confidence, and future without you even realizing it.

This book takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Whether you want to become likeable, win friends, read people instantly, or influence others, this is your step-by-step guide to understanding the complex nature of the human psyche and the many intricacies and labyrinths of the mind. These skills are universal whether you are prospecting romantic relationships, interviewing situations, or spotting deception and stopping it in its tracks.

It can be tough to know how to talk to people, especially if you're shy or introverted. You may feel like you're always saying the wrong thing or that you just don't have anything interesting to say. But that doesn't mean you can't improve your social skills. In fact, with the right tools and techniques, you can become a people person in no time.

Jim and Cheryl Flint '94 tailgate in Texas where everything is bigger. As passionate football fans, they love planning and participating in tailgating. With more than a decades worth of tailgating experience in College Station the couple shares their stories and experiences in Beyond the Tailgate. The couple recently established the Jim and Cheryl Flint '94 Endowed Scholarship at Texas A&M University's College of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this audiobook will fund additional scholarships at Texas A&M University.

Social Skills: Simple Techniques to Manage Your Shyness, Improve Conversations, Develop Your Charisma and Make Friends in No Time is a pragmatic audiobook authored in a down-to-earth manner showing exactly how to develop your social skills. You can unlock your potential by applying the tips shared in this audiobook.