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In the post-9/11 world, people are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures who offer simple, black v. white, us v. them, good v. evil, formulaic solutions. The rise of the internet; increasingly sophisticated knowledge about how to influence and manipulate others; and the growing vulnerabilities of people across the planet-make for a dangerous, potentially devastating combination. 

Indecision is a fact of life. We can't decide what film to watch, dinner to make or wine to buy. We hesitate before committing to romantic relationships and then again before breaking up. We worry about how best to invest our money, time, and energy. In contrast, we admire those individuals who...

From the author of prescient best seller and classic Reclaiming Conversation, Sherry Turkle, comes an urgent warning about how our ever-increasing reliance on human-like AI chatbots is eroding our capacity for empathy, caring, and the very qualities that make us human. If social media came for...

Imagine walking into a room and immediately feeling the warmth of connection as your smile lights up the atmosphere around you. You notice how others mirror your openness, and suddenly, you've transformed the space into a hub of engagement and understanding. Nonverbal communication holds the key to these enriching interactions, often conveying messages more powerful than words alone.

“Narcissism” is truly one of the most important words our time ― ceaselessly discussed in the media, the subject of millions of online search queries, and at the centerpiece of serious social and political debates. But what does it really mean? In The New Science of Narcissism, Dr. W Keith Campbell pulls back the curtain on this frequently misused label, presenting the most recent psychological, personality, and social research into the phenomenon. 

Do you find it hard to talk to your sibling? The relationships we have with our siblings are more important than we often realise. How you were with your siblings is very important to how you are in the world. Therapy often focuses on romantic relationships or parent and child relationships but rarely does it consider brothers and sisters, and yet the sibling relationship is often the blueprint for how a person interacts with others throughout their lifetime.

For thousands of years, religion has woven its way through societies and people as if it were part and parcel to that society or person. In large measure it was left unexplained and unchallenged, it simply existed. Those who attempted to challenge and expose religion were often persecuted, excommunicated, shunned, or even executed. It could be fatal to explain that which the church, priest or imam said was unexplainable. Before the germ, viral and parasite theory of disease, physicians had no tools to understand disease and its propagation.

Everyone loves a good conspiracy. Yet conspiracy theories are not a recent invention. And they are not always a harmless curiosity. In Suspicious Minds, Rob Brotherton explores the history and consequences of conspiracism, and delves into the research that offers insights into why so many of us are drawn to implausible, unproven and unproveable conspiracy theories. They resonate with some of our brain's built-in quirks and foibles, and tap into some of our deepest desires, fears, and assumptions about the world.  

Most of us want to make a difference. We donate to charity, buy Fairtrade coffee, or try to cut down on our carbon emissions. Rarely do we know if we're really helping, and despite our best intentions, our actions can have ineffective -- and sometimes downright harmful - outcomes. Confronting this problem, William MacAskill developed the concept of effective altruism, a practical, data-driven approach which shows that each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good, given the right information.

Dark Manipulation for Women reveals the hidden secrets of influence and emotional mastery, empowering you to confidently navigate your personal and professional relationships. Whether you want to reclaim your power in love, assert control in the workplace, or transform how others perceive you, this guide is your key to unlocking the dark feminine energy that lies within.

The Number One international bestseller featuring contributions from Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Ryan Holiday, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, and Aaron James. ‘We need books like this one’ Steven Pinker Stupidity is all around us, from the colleagues who won’t stop...

WHAT IF THERE WAS A DIFFERENT WAY? We are at a turning point in history. Our old ideas of a successful life or career no longer fit. Pursuing money at all costs, working all hours, never admitting vulnerability or being our authentic selves... these are the exact behaviours that have led us to a global leadership crisis and record levels of anxiety and depression. The truth is we know there's a difference between living a life where things look good on the outside, and one where we feel incredible on the inside.

Diligently researched and fascinating, Family Rules Okay explores the unconscious rules we follow as part of our family structure, the extreme consequences of mindlessly following these rules, and what you can do to break free.

A scientist's exploration into the mysteries of the human mind. Neuroscience studies the brain, but what does science have to say about the mind? A full examination of what we mean by the term "mind" has traditionally been the province of philosophers, but what might neuroscience teach us about it? How does the mind differ from consciousness? And how do we know who we really are?

Grâce à ce best-seller révolutionnaire du New York Times "Le corps n'oublie rien", vous pouvez surmonter les difficultés liées à votre passé traumatique ! Ce livre a déjà guidé plus de 3 millions de personnes ! Sans aucun doute, nous voudrions rester toujours sereins... Mais la vie nous bouscule, nos traumatismes intérieurs se réveillent : alors, nous devenons anxieux, nous désespérons, nous souffrons. Malheureusement, le stress ne passe pas inaperçu : il laisse son empreinte sur l'esprit, le cerveau et le corps.

William James was one of the most influential figures in 19th-century American philosophy and psychology. His Pragmatism is a set of lectures that he gave in 1906-07 in answer to the enduring debate between empiricism and rationalism. Shifting between them, he proposed pragmatism as a method, the idea being that the value of any truth is dependent upon its utility–upon its practical and experiential consequences.

In Social, renowned psychologist Matthew Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience, revealing that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental, more basic, than our need for food or shelter. Because of this, our brain uses its spare time to learn about the social world-other people and our relation to them.

Brought to you by Penguin. FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU'RE NOT LISTENING Why do you immediately click with some people while others inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes – good or bad? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious? The hidden science of...

More than 30 years ago, Frank White coined the term "overview effect", to describe the cognitive shift in awareness that results from the experience of viewing Earth from orbit or the moon. He found, that with great consistency, this experience profoundly affects space travelers' worldviews - their perceptions of themselves and our planet and our understanding of the future. White found that astronauts know from direct experience what the rest of us know only intellectually: We live on a planet that is like a natural spaceship moving through the universe.

Are you worried that subtle manipulation is shaping your decisions, your relationships, and even your sense of self without you realizing it? The Psychology of Dark Manipulation: Recognizing Control Tactics and Taking Back Your Power gives you a clear, practical roadmap for identifying how manipulators think, the tactics they use, and the warning signs you need to watch for in everyday life.