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The intelligence failures surrounding the invasion of Iraq dramatically illustrate the necessity of developing standards for evaluating expert opinion. This audiobook fills that need. Here, Philip E. Tetlock explores what constitutes good judgment in predicting future events, and looks at why experts are often wrong in their forecasts. Tetlock first discusses arguments about whether the world is too complex for people to find the tools to understand political phenomena, let alone predict the future.

"Black people are not dark-skinned white people," says advertising visionary Tom Burrell. In fact, they are much more. They are survivors of the Middle Passage and centuries of humiliation and deprivation, who have excelled against the odds, constantly making a way out of "No way!" At this...

In Mental Games to Play, you’ll uncover the hidden mental traps that keep you emotionally stuck and constantly second-guessing yourself. You’ll learn to identify and disarm the gaslighting tactics — both external and internal - that distort your reality. Most importantly, you’ll develop a system to protect your clarity, confidence, and mental stability even when chaos hits.

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.

Foreword by Laszlo Bock, the bestselling author of Work Rules! and former Senior Vice President of People Operations at Google. An inspiring guide from Dolly Chugh, an award-winning social psychologist at the New York University Stern School of Business, on how to confront difficult issues...

Discover how to balance kindness with assertiveness to achieve what you want in every area of life. Do you ever feel torn between being compassionate and standing your ground? Many people struggle to communicate with confidence without losing their empathetic touch. It often leads to feeling misunderstood, undervalued, or stuck. But there is a way to be kind and still come out on top.

Harry Potter has provided a portal to the wizarding world for millions of listeners, but an examination of Harry, his friends, and his enemies will take us on yet another journey: through the psyche of the muggle (and wizard!) mind. In The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the best-selling fantasy series of all time.

Anyone who has ever wondered why they never seem to be able to stick to their diet, who marvels at how little work some of their colleagues get away with doing, who despairs at the antisocial behaviour of their teenagers, who can't understand how lovecheats can handle multiple extramarital affairs, who struggles to resist the lure of the comfy sofa and the giant bag of crisps, who struggles to control their mood when morons cut them up on the M4 or who makes themselves thoroughly bitter by endlessly comparing themselves to others - well, this book is for you.

Narrated with engaging clarity, this comprehensive 3-in-1 audiobook is your ultimate guide to understanding and protecting yourself from the shadowy tactics of manipulation and influence. Whether you’re looking to identify toxic behaviors, defend against emotional predators, or rebuild your confidence, this audiobook offers actionable strategies to transform your mindset and reclaim your power.

Before the nineteenth century, the term normal was rarely ever associated with human behaviour. Normal was a term used in maths, for right angles. People weren't normal; triangles were. But from the 1830s, this branch of science really took off across Europe and North America, with a proliferation of IQ tests, sex studies, a census of hallucinations—even a UK beauty map. This audiobook tells the surprising history how the very notion of the normal came about, how it shaped us all, often while entrenching oppressive values.

Expón las Mentiras. Descifra los Juegos Mentales. Recupera Tu Poder. ¿Alguna vez te has sentido agotado después de pasar tiempo con alguien, como si tu confianza se estuviera escapando poco a poco? ¿Sientes cuando alguien miente, pero no puedes probarlo y terminas dudando de ti mismo? ¿Sigues cayendo en las mismas trampas emocionales, sin importar cuánto intentes mantener el control? Vivimos en un mundo lleno de encantadores, embaucadores y vampiros energéticos que saben exactamente qué botones presionar. Retuercen la realidad, reescriben tus recuerdos y te hacen cuestionar tu propia cordura.

In this value-packed "The Anxious Attachment Recovery Workbook," you will uncover science-backed strategies for breaking free from anxious attachment, building secure relationships, and developing lasting emotional resilience—not just in romance but also in friendships, family, and work.

In a world where meaningful connections are more important than ever, mastering the art of small talk can be a game-changer. "Mastering Small Talk: Building Confidence and Strategies for Engaging Conversations" is your essential guide to transforming those initial, often awkward exchanges into genuine, lasting relationships. Whether you’re navigating social gatherings, professional settings, or networking events, this book provides the tools and techniques to engage in confident and effective small talk.

Ever found yourself stuck in a conversation with someone who just won't listen, or worse, keeps twisting everything to suit their needs? Dealing with difficult people can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when you need to keep the peace without losing your mind. Whether it's a narcissist, a manipulator, or that one coworker who thinks they're always right, this guide is here to help you regain control.

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.

Maestros de la Mente te ofrece la sabiduría ancestral y las técnicas modernas para proteger tu mente y retomar el control. Aprende a detectar la manipulación, defenderte y usar tácticas psicológicas éticas para tu propio empoderamiento.

Are you looking to take back control of your life? Fed up of being controlled by certain people, often leaving you feeling defenceless? Finally come to that point in life where you really want to do something about it, but just not sure how? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry; you’re not alone. You see, Dark Psychology is used to mentally and emotionally manipulate us in our everyday lives. But what many people don’t even realize is that we actually leave ourselves exposed and vulnerable to attack without even realizing.

Your mind is loud. Your body is tired. And the peace you’re chasing always feels one anxious thought away. Every day, over 301 million people silently fight the crushing weight of anxiety disorders. Whether you’re struggling with generalized anxiety, panic, OCD, or obsessive overthinking, this audiobook gives you the tools to rewire your brain, reconnect to your values, and reclaim your inner calm—without pretending everything’s okay.

For centuries, people have argued about whether humans are moral animals—good or bad, cooperative or competitive, altruistic or selfish. The debates continue today, dressed up in the language of modern science. In this book, Jonathan R. Goodman makes the case for synthesizing the two sides. Drawing on insights from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, he argues that rather than being fundamentally cooperative or competitive, we are capable of being both—and of exploiting each other when there is an opportunity to do so.

An Invitation to Community and Models for Connection After almost every presentation activist and writer Mia Birdsong gives to executives, think tanks, and policy makers, one of those leaders quietly confesses how much they long for the profound community she describes. They have family, friends...