Psychology & Psychiatry

An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed—people whose mental limitations or brain damage were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential. more...

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The way you feel about yourself doesn't just affect your enjoyment of life and sense of fulfilment; it can greatly influence your performance in everything you do. In today's pressured world, the impact of setbacks and misfortunes, the behaviour of others and our own negative interpretations can all too readily undermine our precious sense of self worth. This approachable guide is aimed at all those who feel that their view of themselves may be holding them back, either personally or professionally. more...

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Brains and talent alone don't make ideas stick. Here's what does. Our five-step communication framework: Pay attention, understand, believe, care, and act. Plus, learn how to trouble-shoot your ideas. Remember, with the right insight and the right message, any one of us can make an idea stick. more...

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What makes good people do bad things? How can moral people be seduced to act immorally? Where is the line separating good from evil, and who is in danger of crossing it? Renowned social psychologist Philip Zimbardo has the answers, and in The Lucifer Effect he explains how–and the myriad reasons why–we are all susceptible to the lure of “the dark side. more...

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In Who's Pulling Your Strings?, Dr. Harriet B. Braiker,New York Times bestselling author of The Disease to Please, explains how depression, low self-esteem, chronic anger, and feelings of helplessness are often the result of being caught in relationships with manipulative people--including family members, friends, coworkers, and associates. More importantly, she arms readers with the knowledge and tools they need to understand and identify manipulative personalities and to free themselves from the bondage of relationships with them. Working from sound psychological theory and research, yet writing in a warm, accessible style, Braiker exposes the most common methods manipulative people use to control others--and makes clear that it takes at least two people to enable such a relationship to function. With the help of valuable self-assessment quizzes, action plans, and how-to exercises she empowers readers to:. Recognize the signs of a manipulative relationship. Spot manipulators and their typical modus operandi. Assess their own vulnerability to manipulation. Identify the 7 main ''Head Games'' manipulators play. ...and much more, including informative case studies and highly effective Resistance Tactics to help those who identify themselves as victim-participants end the damaging cycle of control and manipulation--and clear the way for success and happiness. more...

Price: $21.95