Showing titles in Social Psychology & Interactions

In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant–better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future...

Manipulative psychology is a step-by-step technique that teaches you to be lively, optimistic, and successful in your career and relationships. It's a scientific process that hones your interpersonal social skills to become a natural leader in your social circle. It's a sure shot way to make your group's most famous and admired individual. You'll learn to become extrovert and expert in managing hard people. Use these ideas to charm anyone to give you a positive response. Use these strategies to rewire your thinking process and change your actions and behavior accordingly.

Not Born Yesterday explains how we decide who we can trust and what we should believe - and argues that we're pretty good at making these decisions. In this lively and provocative book, Hugo Mercier demonstrates how virtually all attempts at mass persuasion - whether by religious leaders, politicians, or advertisers - fail miserably.

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.

Most people now realise that economic growth, however desirable, will not solve all our problems. Instead, we need a philosophy and a science which encompasses a much fuller range of human need and experience. This book argues that the goal for a society must be the greatest possible all round happiness and shows how each of us can become more effective creators of happiness, both as citizens and in our own organisations.

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.

The Psychology of Conflict is a timely new contribution on the unique benefits of applying philosophy and psychology to mediating between people in conflict. Following his previous book with Dr. Freddie Strasser - Mediation: A Psychological Insight into Conflict Resolution - Paul Randolph here examines the application of existential philosophy to the psychology of conflict, particularly as seen in mediation.

We know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect? “One of those rare books that might actually change your life.” —Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness There is a paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly...

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...

In this groundbreaking work, psychiatrist Dr. Eric Berne introduces a new method for understanding and analyzing human behavior, known as transactional analysis or "TA", which examines the interactions, or "transactions," between individuals and the ways in which they change in response to each other

The title of this audiobook, Can I See Your Hands, refers to one of the key outcomes of this audiobook - being able to tell whether or not people want to cause us harm. To put it very simply, if you can see someone's hands and they are not concealing them, holding a weapon or positioning to strike you, one's levels of trust and confidence can increase. This simple example can serve as a reminder to all of us in many of the complex moments we have to deal with, and difficult decisions we have to make, in everyday life.

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 this classic evaluation of play that has become a “must-listen” for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure and participants willing to create within limits. Starting with Plato, Huizinga traces the contribution of Homo Ludens, or “man the player” through medieval times, the Renaissance, and into our modern civilization.

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...

You're not broken. You're not cold. You're not incapable of love. You ghost after amazing dates. You find flaws in partners when things get serious. You say "I'm fine" when you're crumbling. Normal relationship expectations feel suffocating. You pride yourself on never needing anyone, yet you're desperately alone. You've been called "emotionally unavailable" and "commitment-phobic"—labels that sting because they contain truth you can't explain. Here's what's really happening: Your nervous system learned that intimacy equals danger. What it learned, it can unlearn.

*NEW EDITION FEATURING UPDATED MATERIAL* 'Erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining' ALAN JOHNSON, FORMER UK HOME SECRETARY 'A racy, engrossing read' PROFESSOR IAN ROBERTSON 'Incredibly absorbing, leaving even the most confident orator with food for thought' PSYCHOLOGIES Communication...

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...

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.

Cynicism is making us sick; Stanford psychologist Dr Jamil Zaki has the cure - a 'ray of light for dark days' (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author). For thousands of years, people have argued about whether humanity is selfish or generous, cruel or kind. But recently, our answers...

Unlock the secret to conversations that flow effortlessly and leave women wanting more. How to Talk to Women gives you a clear, step-by-step guide to sparking attraction without memorized lines or fake tricks. You’ll learn how to approach with confidence, create instant chemistry through playful talk, and keep the conversation moving so you never run out of things to say. Designed for everyday men—not actors or smooth talkers—this book shows you how to be natural, fun, and unforgettable in any social setting.