Popular psychology Books

The question of whether personal gratification is compatible with social good is one of the fundamental problems of motivation. The family, an institution that has undergone extraordinary change in the last generation, is perhaps the most profound...

Most people associate Georgia O'Keeffe with New Mexico, painted cow skulls, and her flower paintings. She was revered for so long-born in 1887, died at age ninety-eight in 1986-that we forget how young, restless, passionate, searching, striking, even...

Meet the growing demand for memory-enhancement programs with this ready-to-use course for boosting brain function! If you have thought about creating a memory enhancement course but don't know where to start-or you need to improve your existing...

Mike Finnigan has been working in performance psychology since 1991 and he has also worked in the elite sports arena in golf, cricket, rugby and football. His latest success is with Darren Clarke, who recently won golf's Open Championship. Mike...

Are you a man who has a desire to be more and do more to create your freedom? Do you feel the 'comfort zone' is slowly killing you; that you are not fully using your gifts to lead a life of impact? Do you want to be the best example of you that you can...

Are you a man who has a desire to be more and do more to create your freedom? Do you feel the 'comfort zone' is slowly killing you; that you are not fully using your gifts to lead a life of impact? Do you want to be the best example of you that you can...

SICK OF THINGS NOT GOING YOUR WAY? Have you ever looked at someone and thought they've got it all? Perhaps they've got the perfect relationship, the big house, the dream job, or maybe it's all that and more? What is holding you back? Simple, two things -...

Why is it so hard to say "I made a mistake"-and really believe it? When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create...

Identifying as a trans and/or non-binary person in todays society can be a daily challenge. However, these challenges can also lead you to experience a spectrum of emotions and experiences others can only dream of, and untold strength and power - if you...

"Essential reading." --Marie Claire First and Only is a guide for every Black woman who has found herself closing the cover on other business leadership books, convinced that something is missing. We are looking for roadmaps to on-the-job success while...

Joseph O'Connor is a leading trainer in coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and systemic thinking. He is co-founder of the International Coaching Community (ICC); co-founder and director of ROI Coaching, specialist coaching for financial...

The frantic pace of modern living leaves most people craving a place of calm. In this upbeat guide, Gary Egeberg explores common obstacles to peace and calm such as self-doubt, stress, conflict, frustration, and demonstrates ways in which readers can...

Do you wish you could remember the names of people you just met? What if birthdays, anniversaries, and online passwords rarely slipped your mind? Robert Madigan is an expert in the "memory arts"--practical, proven methods for improving the ability to...

When you are showered with attention, it can feel incredibly romantic and can blind you to hints of problems ahead. But what happens when attentiveness becomes domination? In some relationships, the desire to control leads to jealousy, gaslighting,...

With over two million copies in print, this international bestseller, The Friendship Factor, is written in a relatable tone and explains essential ingredients at the heart of every relationship including affirmation, loyalty, and self-worth. With its...

Discover how you can: build inner strength, handle rejection, develop your uniqueness, keep your flaws in perspective, make friends with your body, find a place to excel, expand your network of love, and help others become more confident. These and other...

Lessons from Veterans provides an array of personal stories-from nightmarish fights on the islands of Iwo Jima to the shores of Normandy on D-Day. With unprecedented access to veterans and unpublished memoirs, Life Lessons from Veterans provides a new...

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done--whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen...

How do we rebuild after causing accidental death or injury? Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of forty-five. From fatal traffic accidents to firearms injuries to casualties of war to a deadly virus passed to an...

Actress Andrea Navedo, best known for her role as Xiomara, Jane's mother, on The CW's Jane the Virgin shares hard-earned wisdom from the boogie down Bronx. Andrea Navedo didn't get to see many positive portrayals of Latinas in the media growing up. So...

In this insightful exploration of the personal, social, and cultural triggers that give rise to paranoid reactions in our everyday lives, psychotherapist Gerald Alper helps readers to recognise a potentially debilitating problem that is unfortunately all...

Tapestries uncovers the unique patterns that you weave throughout life. At a time of immense interest in biography, here is a unique set of keys to understanding the pattern and rhythms of your life. The unfolding phases of life are presented as the...

One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic...

Circle of Hope is the remarkable true story of one family that gathered around a dying child to save her from a medical death sentence. Originally published in 1981, the medical landscape has changed in the intervening years, but this story of hope and...

Jane Austen's Guide to Life playfully and poignantly examines Austen's life and novels for the timeless advice that still applies for today's women. Austen may not understand texting or tweeting or platform heels, but as an astute student of human...

Captain Bunn founded SOAR to develop effective methods for dealing with flight anxiety. Therapists who have found this phobia difficult to treat will find everything they need to give their clients success. Anxious flyers who have “tried everything” to...

This smart, stylish motivational guide helps readers discover their dreams and true potential via an action plan based on the coaching strategies of an executive coach. Finding one's "sweet spot" means digging deep for new levels of self-understanding...

Julie Jensen used to believe that mothering meant being on task--making homemade cupcakes for school birthday parties, chauffeuring her kids to all of their various activities, and so on. But as her Multiple Sclerosis progressed, she was no longer...

Little daily notes to help you find answers to life's big questionsLove can be confusing! Trying to work through a mystifying situationship? Wondering if your crush likes you back? Is your partner sending out amber flags? Or maybe you've just completely...

Little daily notes to help you find answers to life's big questionsWhat should I do next!? Wondering whether to switch jobs or ask for a promotion? Considering a new career path? Pondering a side-hustle? Or maybe you're thinking it's time to quit...

Why not let LOVE in?Every day we see things that, at first glance, seem rather ordinarya mother bird foraging for nest-building supplies, notice that a family pet is LOST stapled to a telephone pole, a little boy falling off his bike, a discarded bunch...