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From the success of the first US woman Vice President, Kamala Harris, the obstacles she faced and the possibilities that still lie ahead, to Boris Johnson's young aspirations to be 'world king' and the pathological intensity of his ambition, Stern considers the careers and personal lives of politicians, sports stars and business people, to name a few, to illuminate this strange and powerful driver. Discover how ambition and success work together, how attitudes have shifted over time, and how gender roles have an impact on our goals.

“Narcissism” is truly one of the most important words our time ― ceaselessly discussed in the media, the subject of millions of online search queries, and at the centerpiece of serious social and political debates. But what does it really mean? In The New Science of Narcissism, Dr. W Keith Campbell pulls back the curtain on this frequently misused label, presenting the most recent psychological, personality, and social research into the phenomenon.

Libérate de los pensamientos que te atan al pasado y recupera la paz de vivir en el presente. Muchas personas viven atrapadas en recuerdos, decisiones no resueltas, culpas antiguas o nostalgias que condicionan su manera de pensar, sentir y actuar. Creen haber dejado atrás lo vivido, pero siguen reaccionando desde ahí. En El reto de soltar el pasado, Xavier Guix analiza con claridad y rigor cómo la memoria construye la historia que nos contamos sobre nosotros mismos y cómo ciertos episodios, creencias o heridas se convierten en auténticas cárceles interiores.

BFF? will take a close look at society's most underappreciated relationship to interrogate what modern friendship means, how it can survive, why we need it and what we can do to get the most from it. Featuring interviews with brilliant women on what friendship means to them, Claire Cohen argues that, unlike romantic relationships, friendship is much harder to pin down and quantify—and shows how often our friendships are taken for granted.

Discover Your True Self: Heal Your Inner Child and Find Your Authentic Self with Over 100 Proven Techniques for Self-Discovery. Do you feel disconnected from your true self despite outward success? Struggling to build fulfilling relationships or overcome your inner critic? It’s time to heal your inner child and rediscover who you truly are.

While leading a double life would seem to be the exclusive domain of psychopaths and undercover agents, thousands of 'regular people' keep extraordinary secrets from those closest to them. Duped is an investigation of compulsive liars - and how they fool their loved ones - drawing on Abby Ellin's personal experience. From the day Abby went on her first date with The Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within five months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together.

The Complete Dark Psychology Blueprint is your all-in-one guide to psychological self-defense. In a world where manipulation, gaslighting, and influence are used daily—often without your awareness—this audiobook equips you with critical thinking tools to protect your mind and take your power back. If you’ve ever felt controlled, silenced, or made to doubt your own memory, you’re not alone—and you’re not helpless. This bundle reveals how manipulators operate, how to recognize the signs, and how to resist psychological tactics used in relationships, workplaces, media, and society.

Instant New York Times Bestseller Unlock your potential by cultivating self-awareness and curating a fulfilling life full of self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. Leadership expert and entrepreneur Dr. Josh Axe teaches 12 revolutionary mindshift transformations to beat...

If you're like most people, you probably believe that your identity is stable. But in fact, your identity is constantly changing - often outside your conscious awareness and sometimes even against your wishes. That fluid identity has a powerful influence over your feelings, beliefs and behaviours. In The Power of Us, psychologists Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel integrate their own cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience and economics to explain what identity really is and show how to harness its dynamic nature.

This program includes an introduction and epilogue read by the author. Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential We pile on “to-dos”...

Discover the secret to flourishing in an age of division: belonging. In a world filled with discord and loneliness, finding harmony and happiness can be difficult. But what if the key to unlocking our potential lies in this deceptively simple concept? Belonging is the feeling of being a part of a group that values, respects, and cares for us—a feeling that we can all cultivate in even the smallest corners of social life.

For years, we've been told that authenticity is the key to success—that we should be true to ourselves, tune out others' opinions, and lead with unwavering genuineness. This feel-good message has spawned countless self-help books, leadership seminars, and viral social media posts. There's just one problem: science says it's wrong. Drawing on decades of research, renowned psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic reveals an uncomfortable truth: our obsession with authenticity is backfiring.

The coauthors of the New York Times–bestselling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: how we see ourselves Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past fifteen years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Power Paradox by Dacher Keltner, read by Kaleo Griffith. A concise, paradigm-shifting account of the power dynamics that shape everyday life - from the board room to the dinner table, the playground to the bedroom The...

Encounters with embarrassment, guilt, self-consciousness, remorse, etc. are an unavoidable part of everyday life, and they sometimes have lessons to teach us - about our goals and values, about the person we expect ourselves to be. In contrast to the prevailing cultural view of shame as a uniformly toxic influence, Shame is a book that approaches the subject of shame as an entire family of emotions which share a “painful awareness of self.”

This gripping book traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. When Pavlov introduced scientific approaches, his research was enthusiastically supported by Lenin and Stalin, setting the stage for major breakthroughs in tools for social, political, and religious control. 

Science doesn't speak for itself. Neck-deep in work that can be messy and confounding and naïve in the ways of public communication, scientists are often unable to package their insights into the neat narratives that the public requires. Enter celebrities, advocates, lobbyists, and the funders behind them, who take advantage of scientists' reluctance to provide easy answers, flooding the media with misleading or incorrect claims about health risks. In Bad Advice, Paul A. Offit shares hard-earned wisdom on the dos and don'ts of battling misinformation.

A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety for Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

How would your life be different if you could talk to anyone? Imagine being able to confidently approach strangers and instantly be able to engage in an interesting conversation. No matter how socially awkward you feel or how nervous you get speaking in public, you can develop the skills you need to talk with anyone. It’s easier than you think. Addison Bell’s breakthrough audiobook, How to Talk to Anyone will teach you step-by-step how to improve your social skills, communicate effectively, and develop instant rapport with anyone - while reducing your social anxiety.

Brought to you by Penguin. A deliciously insightful exploration of why we are so obsessed with gossip, and what it can tell us about humans and their search for truth. “Can you keep a secret?” It’s harder than it seems – after all, it’s only human to thirst after the juicy updates...