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What if there were a magic pill that could make you happier, turn you into a better parent, solve a number of your teenager's behavior problems, reduce racial prejudice, and close the achievement gap in education? There is no such pill, but story editing - the scientifically-based approach described in REDIRECT - can accomplish all of this.
The world-renowned psychologist Timothy Wilson shows us how to redirect the stories we tell about ourselves...
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In a book the San Francisco Chronicle called "unclassifiably wise" and a "masterpiece," noted Harper's essayist Garret Keizer explores the paradox that we are human only by helping others– and all too human when we try to help.
It is the primal cry, the first word in a want ad, the last word on the tool bar of a computer screen. A song by the Beatles, a prayer to the gods, the reason Uncle Sam is pointing at you. What we get by with a little of,...
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What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?
In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point; Blink; and Outliers. Now, in What the Dog...
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Este libro es una introducción al fenómeno de la manipulación mental o "lavado de cerebro", como se conoce a nivel popular. Para ello, se toman diferentes aportaciones hechas por especialistas, sistematizando los conocimientos existentes en la materia.El autor muestra cómo una secta puede llegar a lograr obtener el control total de la persona de forma que la lleva de su condición de sujeto a un mero objeto, para uso y abuso del líder y del grupo...
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"You know them when you see them: mean boys take up space, wielding cruelty to claim their place in the pecking order. Some mean boys make art or music or fashion; others make memes. Mean boys stomp the runways in Milan and Paris; mean boys marched at Charlottesville. And in the eyes of critic and style expert Geoffrey Mak, mean boys are the emblem of our society: an era ravenous for novelty, always thirsting for the next edgy thing, even at our peril....
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Perfect for psychology students and professionals interested in social media, clinical psychology and cyberpsychology.Social media is fascinating. It is good and bad. Social media can help and harm people with depression for different reasons.This brilliant, easy-to-understand book helps readers to understand the fascinating, complex benefits and disadvantages of social media on behaviour, hooking readers throughout with Connor's conversational and...
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How to Effectively Form New Habits that Lead to Success in Life!Everybody chases success in life, but it is not easy to know what each one of them considers successful. Again, one would wonder if those with low self-esteem share this dream. What about the most ambitious people? Do they want success more than others? The bottom line is there are no ideal parameters for measuring achievement.However, there are some factors that can come into play. Conventionally,...
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Social Psychology: A Practical Guide to the Human MindUnderstanding why people do what they do is an essential skills to have. When you understand why the people around you do what they do, you are able to avoid a lot of drama and conflict.Throughout history society has had a profound influence in people's actionsThis book was written to fulfill a simple mission: to educate people from all walks of life about the importance and application of social...
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Sociology: A Practical Understanding of Why We Do What We DoYou may have always wondered what drives us human beings to do certain things and think of certain ideas. What exactly makes us tick? For many people, the question may have only popped up in their heads from time to time, though it's not hard to imagine such a question has also led to many a sleepless night as some naturally curious people are very often compelled to wonder. Whether you belong...
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Forget the old concept of texting girls and the rest of the old pick up methods that tell you to wait for many text interactions before you can ask a girl out-there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in these modern fast paced times. Whether your dream is to get to the sex fast, have multiple sexual partners or have a meaningful relationship, this book is your blueprint. This step-by-step guide to ultimate texting game for beginners...
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Domina tecnicas sencillas pero eficaces para tratar con personas dificiles
en el trabajo y en la vida en general.
_Tienes dificultades para manejar el comportamiento de alguien en el trabajo?
_Algunos de tus amigos o familiares son emocionalmente agotadores?
_Quieres aprender a evitar que las personas dificiles afecten a tu vida?
Si la respuesta a estas preguntas es afirmativa, este es el libro adecuado para ti. Le dara
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"Más Allá de la Muerte: Vivir una Vida con Sentido" " es una obra profundamente reflexiva y abarcadora, que se adentra en la esencia de uno de los temas más universales y a la vez enigmáticos de la humanidad: la muerte. Este libro no solo explora la muerte desde una perspectiva cultural y filosófica, sino que también aborda su impacto emocional y práctico en nuestras vidas. La obra se divide en varias secciones que examinan diversos aspectos...
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Facebook may be robbing you of simplicity and happiness. It may be eating up your time, stressing you out, and distracting you from what matters most. If you are a highly sensitive person like me, Facebook may be overwhelming your nervous system. If any of these things are true for you, I'll inspire you to kick Facebook to the curb. Divorcing Facebook? Really!? is not about privacy concerns or anything you can read on the news. Rather, it is a book...
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This practical guide offers essential advice for veterans who face mental and emotional challenges as they transition back to civilian life.
Leaving the military can be a major life change. In Camouflage to Pinstripes, Dr. Sydney M. Savion examines the psychological process veterans face as they reassimilate to civilian culture. Combining academic research and voices of experience, this book shepherds readers through the process of navigating changes...
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Why do we feel empty when our lives seem so full?
While comfort has not always reached everyone evenly, most of us who live in the United States today reap the benefits of modern life. We live longer, we eat better food, we have access to good medical care, and we can stay in touch with loved ones who are far away. Yet, as philosopher John Lachs observes, these comfortable lives come at a cost: our increasing unhappiness. Irresponsible behavior,...
16) Cómo Analizar a las Personas con una Mirada - 27 Señales Inconfundibles que Otros Dan Sin Darse C
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¿Te Gustaría Saber lo Que Otros Piensan de Ti con un 100% de Certeza?Es inevitable sentir que alguien intenta decirte que no, incluso cuando sus palabras apuntan hacia un "sí".Como humanos, no siempre decimos lo que queremos decir y no siempre queremos decir lo que decimos.La comunicación es compleja, confusa y llena de capas.Revisa los siguientes hechos increíbles:El 55% de la comunicación se esconde en el lenguaje corporal y señales no verbalesLa...
17) How to Analyze People at a Glance - Learn 15 Unmistakable Signals Others Put Off Without Realizing
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Would You Want to Know What Others Are Thinking about You with 100% Certainty? It's inevitable to feel like someone is attempting to tell you no, even when their words point towards "yes." As humans, we don't always say what we mean and we don't always mean what we say. Communication is complex, intricate and full of layers. Just take a look at the following incredible facts: 55% of communication hides in body language and non-verbal cuesSight accounts...
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A scientist integrates evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and more to explore the development and workings of human societies.
"There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and success as the rest of nature." Thus argues evolutionary psychologist Pascal Boyer in this uniquely innovative book.
Integrating recent insights from evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology,...
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"The most incisive analytic study yet produced by a Chicano scholar...Mazón looks at the bloody incidents that erupted in Los Angeles during June, 1943." -California History
Los Angeles, the summer of 1943. For ten days in June, Anglo servicemen and civilians clashed in the streets of the city with young Mexican Americans whose fingertip coats and pegged, draped trousers announced their rebellion. At their height, the riots involved several thousand...
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