Psychology

Supercommunicators

In 'Supercommunicators', Charles Duhigg explores the art and science of effective communication, revealing how to navigate difficult conversations and foster connection through understanding various conversational types.

Charles Duhigg
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Attached

Attached delves into the science of adult attachment, offering insights and strategies to build and sustain fulfilling relationships.

Amir Levine, Rachel Heller
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The People Of The Lie

A gripping exploration by Dr. M. Scott Peck into the nature of human evil, as encountered through his psychiatric practice.

M. Scott Peck
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Range

David Epstein's 'Range' argues that generalists, who embrace diverse experiences and delayed specialization, achieve greater success in complex fields compared to specialists focused narrowly on one area.

David Epstein
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Limitless

Limitless by Jim Kwik offers practical techniques to enhance brain performance, improve learning speed, and unlock personal potential through mindset, motivation, and methods, empowering readers to achieve their goals.

Jim Kwik
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Switch

Switch by Chip and Dan Heath explores strategies for making lasting changes by harmonizing the rational and emotional parts of our minds, illustrated through compelling narratives and research insights.

Chip Heath, Dan Heath
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Tribe

'Tribe' by Sebastian Junger explores the psychological benefits of belonging to close-knit communities, drawing connections between tribal societies and modern mental health issues, especially among veterans.

Sebastian Junger
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Hooked

Hooked by Nir Eyal provides a comprehensive guide to creating habit-forming products using the four-step Hook Model, based on years of research and practical experience.

Nir Eyal
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Grain Brain

In 'Grain Brain', Dr. David Perlmutter reveals how carbohydrates, particularly grains and sugars, can harm brain health, leading to conditions like dementia and anxiety, while advocating for a diet rich in healthy fats.

David Perlmutter, Kristin Loberg (With)
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Fierce Conversations

In 'Fierce Conversations,' Susan Scott equips readers with transformative communication skills to succeed in both professional and personal interactions, emphasizing the importance of meaningful dialogue.

Susan Scott
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The Choice

The Choice by Edith Eva Eger is a compelling memoir that tells the story of her survival from Auschwitz and her journey to forgiveness, healing, and helping others.

Edith Eva Eger
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Longings: The Power of Unfulfilled Desires

Meghan Daum's 'Longings: The Power of Unfulfilled Desires' explores the complex nature of human desires and the impact of unfulfilled yearnings on our lives.

Meghan Daum
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Dead Inside: Do You Have the Capacity for Psychopathy?

Dr. James Fallon's 'Dead Inside' explores the concept of psychopathy, delving into its genetic, environmental, and neurological underpinnings, and questions whether individuals have the capacity for psychopathy.

Dr. James Fallon
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It's Not You

It's Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a guide to recognizing and healing from the toxic influence of narcissistic people, emphasizing it's not your fault.

Ramani Durvasula PhD
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The People Of The Lie

A gripping exploration by Dr. M. Scott Peck into the nature of human evil, as encountered through his psychiatric practice.

M. Scott Peck
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On Death and Dying

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's 'On Death and Dying' introduces the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—drawing from her experiences with terminally ill patients to illuminate their emotional journeys and impact on families and caregivers.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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The Big Leap

In 'The Big Leap,' Gay Hendricks reveals how to overcome self-imposed barriers to success, introducing the concept of the 'upper limit problem' that hinders personal growth and fulfillment.

Gay Hendricks
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Queen Bees and Wannabes

Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman unveils the intricate dynamics of female friendships, cliques, and the challenges of adolescence, empowering parents to better understand and support their daughters during this critical time.

Rosalind Wiseman
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Man S Search For Meaning

Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' explores finding purpose amid extreme suffering, drawing from his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps and developing logotherapy.

Viktor Emil Frankl
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Not Nice

In "Not Nice," Dr. Aziz Gazipura debunks the myth of being overly nice as a path to happiness, advocating for assertiveness and authenticity in personal interactions.

Aziz Gazipura
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