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Turn Every “No” Into Momentum. Master the Psychology That Makes People Say “Yes.” Have you ever walked away from a deal knowing you could’ve done better but didn’t know how? Feel stuck negotiating with people who seem immune to logic or reason? Most people approach negotiation like a battle of arguments, but real power lies in understanding human behavior. This audiobook reveals how the best negotiators transform friction into flow, uncover hidden motives behind a “no,” and guide conversations toward mutual wins.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 25 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals...

You’ve read the books. You’ve seen the films. Now get inside the heads of your favorite Twilight characters (just like Edward can!) in The Psychology of Twilight. Explore the minds and motives of Bella, Edward, Jacob, and more with a deeper look at the series that’s captured the hearts and psyches of millions. Find out: How Edward and Jacob match up in an evolutionary psychology smackdown for Bella’s and our affection. Whether Bella’s motorcycle-riding and cliff diving in New Moon are suicidal or her salvation. Why vampires and werewolves aren’t so different after all (at least psychologically)The emotional appeal of love stories like Bella and Edward’s. Why being a part of Twilight fandom is good for your psychological health. Snuggle up on the closest chaise, and get ready to revisit the Twilight Saga with some professional help.

In The Culting of America, cult survivor, military veteran, and bestselling author of Uncultured Daniella Mestyanek Young delivers a gripping investigation into the invisible systems of control shaping our lives. Raised in the notorious sex cult the Children of God, she escaped to America as a teenager—only to find herself inside another rigid institution: the U.S. Army. Years later, as a Harvard-trained expert in organizational psychology, she began asking a dangerous question: What if we’re all in cults—and America is built to keep us there?

What if you possessed the ability to grasp what individuals genuinely believe—well before they utter a single syllable? Picture yourself capable of interpreting delicate clues, unraveling concealed intentions, and identifying the reality beneath every gesture, facial movement, and purpose. Unlocking the Secrets of Human Nature with Dark Psychology serves as your comprehensive resource for revealing the unseen mechanisms that influence human conduct and guide the choices individuals commit to.

In this illuminating Audible Original, Professor Wind Goodfriend explores the various facets of social psychology, including how we form personal identities, the importance of perceptions, the human need to be liked and respected, stereotypes and prejudices, and more. Social psychology can be both fascinating in its own right and, ideally, applicable to your everyday life.

What if the way you speak to your partner became the safest place in your relationship — not a source of stress? If you’ve ever thought, “We talk, but it doesn’t feel like we’re hearing each other,” or noticed how one small comment can spiral into silence or tension — you’re not alone. This compassionate guide offers a new way forward: one honest, heartfelt conversation at a time.

Have you ever been told to smile more, been teased about your accent or had your name pronounced incorrectly? If so, you’ve probably already faced bias in your everyday life. We like to believe that we are all fair-minded and egalitarian, but we all carry biases that we might not even be aware of. We might believe that we live in a post-racial society, but racial tension and inequality is pernicious and pervasive. We might believe that gender inequality is a thing of the past, but it is still ubiquitous.

Synthesizing the work of thinkers including Freud, Diderot, Nietzsche, and Einstein, delineating the enticing strategies of characters throughout history, The Art of Seduction is a comprehensive guide to getting what we want - any way we can. Controversial but never dull, timeless and up-to-date, it's destined to be Greene's next best seller.

The Ellipsis Manual is the kind of book that used to be locked away deep in a vault underground, far away from the prying eyes of those who could misuse its power.

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Manage anxiety effectively with simple, practical, life-giving strategies to find equilibrium and focus on what you love.

Deeply revealing and insightful, The Mattering Instinct is a must-listen for those curious about why we seek to matter to ourselves and others—and how this insatiable longing that drives us apart may be the key to finally understanding each other.

Die Wahrheit wird dich befreien – aber zuerst musst du die Lügen erkennen. Hast du manchmal das Gefühl, dass die Menschen um dich herum lügen, du es aber einfach nicht beweisen kannst? Wurdest du manipuliert, getäuscht oder in die Irre geführt und hast es erst gemerkt, als es schon zu spät war?

Learn how small changes can make a big difference in your powers of persuasion with this New York Times bestselling introduction to fifty scientifically proven techniques for increasing your persuasive powers in business and life. Every day we face the challenge of persuading others to do what...

The quiet moment where it starts usually doesn’t feel like manipulation. It feels like confusion. Like overthinking and caring too much. One small compromise. One ignored discomfort. One conversation you replay later, wondering why you feel off but can’t explain why. You tell yourself it’s nothing. That you’re being dramatic. That you must be the problem. That’s how the spell holds.

In 1936 anthropologist Tom Harrison, poet and journalist Charles Madge and documentary filmmaker Humphrey Jennings set up the Mass Observation Project. The idea was simple: ordinary people would record, in diary form, the events of their everyday lives. An estimated one million pages eventually found their way to the archive - and it soon became clear this was more than anyone could digest. Today, the diaries are stored at the University of Sussex, where, remarkably, most remain unread.

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, learn what sets high achievers apart—from Bill Gates to the Beatles—in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review). In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of...

Somewhere out there is a beautiful girl just waiting for a guy like you to talk to her. Unfortunately, most men rely on luck and have no idea how to start an attractive conversation. This book introduces a new proven method to help you talk to women with ease, without pretending to be someone else.

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“Reconoce las tácticas, rompe el hechizo y conviértete en alguien a quien ningún manipulador pueda volver a controlar.” ¿Cansado de sentir que alguien siempre tiene la ventaja? ¿Percibes presión, culpa o manipulación sutil, pero no puedes explicar por qué funciona contigo? ¿Alguna vez te has alejado de una conversación preguntándote por qué pediste perdón cuando no hiciste nada malo? Hay un momento que muchas personas nunca olvidan: el instante en que se dan cuenta de que alguien más ha estado guiando silenciosamente sus decisiones. Rara vez empieza de forma evidente.

¿Alguna vez has salido de una reunión preguntándote cómo perdiste el control de una situación que debería haberte favorecido? ¿Te sientes agotado, confundido o desplazado por compañeros que siempre parecen salir ganando, sin importar lo que ocurra? ¿Estás cansado de ser un profesional honesto en un mundo donde el engaño y la influencia determinan quién triunfa?

Mental Efficiency & Other Hints to Men & Women is a sharp, practical, and surprisingly modern work by English novelist and social commentator Arnold Bennett, who turns his attention to a question that still resonates today: why people devote such care to their physical bodies while neglecting the disciplined training of their minds.

Tired of feeling like someone always has the upper hand? Do you sense subtle pressure, guilt, or persuasion but can’t explain why it works on you? Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering why you apologized when you did nothing wrong?

**Selected by Bill Gates as One of Five Books to Read This Winter** From one of the world’s most celebrated intellectuals, a brilliantly insightful work that explains how we think about each other’s thoughts about each other’s thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker...

David Mitchell investigates how the humble meeting took over the world - and what we should do about it In this fantastic follow-up to Behaving Ourselves: David Mitchell on Manners, the comedian and columnist turns his attention to meetings, examining our love/hate relationship with them and...

A “landmark book” (Robert J. Sternberg, president of the American Psychological Association) by one of the world's preeminent psychologists that proves human behavior is not “hard-wired” but a function of culture."

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding. His starting point is moral intuition - the nearly instantaneous perceptions we all have about other people and the things they do. These intuitions feel like self-evident truths, making us righteously certain that those who see things differently are wrong. Haidt shows us how these intuitions differ across cultures, including the cultures of the political left and right.

These days, no one in America feels immune to violence. But now, in this extraordinary, groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way. Contrary to popular myth, human violence almost always has a discernible motive and is preceded by clear warning signs.

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025 From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our...

Let's face it: We all know people who are irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works. So what's the solution? How do you talk to someone who's out of control? What can you do with a boss who bullies, a spouse who yells, or a friend who frequently bursts into tears? In his book Just Listen, Mark Goulston shared his best-selling formula for getting through to the resistant people in your life. Now he brings his communication magic to the most difficult group of all - the downright irrational.

¿Es posible leer a las personas como un libro abierto? En "El lector de mentes", Aldo Morán demuestra que la intuición no basta: necesitas estrategia. Basado en protocolos de inteligencia y psicología conductual, este manual te enseña a detectar mentiras a través de fugas no verbales, a construir confianza absoluta mediante la ingeniería social y a influir en decisiones subconscientes.

Dark Psychology Secrets Exposed is a powerful audiobook on recognizing manipulation, detecting gaslighting, and protecting yourself from narcissists, sociopaths, and toxic people before they gain control over your thoughts, emotions, or decisions. Manipulation rarely looks like manipulation. It often shows up as charm, guilt, confusion, mixed signals, or emotional pressure that leaves you doubting yourself. This audiobook breaks down the hidden psychological tactics used by manipulators—and gives you the awareness needed to see them clearly and shut them down before damage is done.