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From intimate relationships to global politics, Sarah Schulman observes a continuum: that inflated accusations of harm are used to avoid accountability. Illuminating the difference between conflict and abuse, Schulman directly addresses our contemporary culture of scapegoating. This deep, brave, and bold work reveals how punishment replaces personal and collective self-criticism, and shows why difference is so often used to justify cruelty and shunning.

If you can't trust those in charge, who can you trust? From government to business, banks to media, trust in institutions is at an all-time low, leading to a worldwide upsurge of antiestablishment movements. But this isn't the age of distrust - far from it. In this revolutionary book, world-renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the tipping point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history.

How would you like to experience your life? It's an intriguing question, and yet we've been conditioned to believe our life visions and goals are often unattainable - until now. With The Possibility Principle, psychotherapist Mel Schwartz offers a revolutionary approach to living the life we choose. Though science has vastly expanded our knowledge, it has also led us to adopt a worldview where we see ourselves as insignificant specks living in a mechanical universe.

The controversial science that claims to have revolutionised economics. For centuries, economics was dominated by the idea that we are rational individuals who optimise our own ‘utility’. Then, in the 1970s, psychologists demonstrated that the reality is a lot messier. We don’t really know what our utility is, and we care about people other than ourselves. We are susceptible to external nudges. And far from being perfectly rational, we are prone to ‘cognitive biases’ with complex effects on decision-making, such as forgetting to prepare for retirement.

The odds say that you have more than one asshole in your life right now. Toxic people are everywhere. At work. Home. School. Life. We’re surrounded. You need to arm yourself with the tools, knowledge, and resources to recognise and deal with them - or suffer the severe consequences. In this audiobook, best-selling author Carl Vernon shows you how to spot an a--hole, helps you to understand their traits and behaviours, and - most importantly - gives you all the tools you need to take control today. Discover for yourself the massive advantages of dealing with a--holes.

“How are you feeling today?” We may think of emotions as universal responses, felt inside. Using decades-long, cutting-edge research, acclaimed psychologist Batja Mesquita asks us to reconsider emotions through the lens of what they do in our relationships, both one-on-one and within larger social networks.

Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of eight, Dr Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her. Desperate for a solution, Camilla asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. But, without the blueprint to life she was hoping for, Camilla began to create her own. Now armed with a PhD in biochemistry, Camilla dismantles our obscure social customs and identifies what it really means to be human using her unique expertise and a language she knows best: science.

In its Native American meaning, wetiko is an evil cannibalistic spirit that can take over people’s minds, leading to selfishness, insatiable greed, and consumption as an end in itself, destructively turning our intrinsic creative genius against our own humanity. Revealing the presence of wetiko in our modern world behind every form of destruction our species is carrying out, both individual and collective, Paul Levy shows how this mind-virus is so embedded in our psyches that it is almost undetectable - and it is our blindness to it that gives wetiko its power.

Invisible in America is an essential listen for anyone concerned about homelessness in America, its causes, and practical solutions. Whether you're an advocate, policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen, this book provides the tools and insights needed to contribute to ending homelessness. It is a call to action for those who believe in creating a more inclusive, compassionate society.

Si deseas desentrañar las profundidades ocultas del comportamiento humano y obtener una visión sin precedentes de la mente de los demás, ¡sigue escuchando! Esta guía innovadora combina el poder de la psicología oscura, las técnicas de PNL, el análisis del lenguaje corporal y más, para ayudarte a descifrar las intenciones, motivos y emociones de las personas como nunca antes.

Basándose en estrategias probadas, Eric Holt te guiará en tu viaje de autodescubrimiento que te empoderará para desbloquear tu carisma interior. Aprenderás a generar autoconfianza, abrazar la autenticidad y desarrollar una mentalidad positiva que irradie encanto y magnetismo.

Desbloquea tu verdadero potencial con la guía definitiva para convertirte en un hombre alfa con un carisma y magnetismo irresistibles. Basado en conocimientos expertos, este audiolibro explora los secretos para convertirse en un macho alfa, dominar el arte de la confianza, descifrar la psicología femenina y desarrollar un encanto irresistible. Aprende poderosas técnicas de seducción, navega por la escena de las citas con confianza y deja una impresión memorable.

In der Schule, in der Arbeit, unter Freunden, in der Zeitung, am Handy – überall und ein Leben lang begegnen uns Gerede und Gerüchte. Aber warum fällt es manchmal so schwer, pikante Neuigkeiten für sich zu behalten? Woher kommt unsere Faszination für das Leben anderer und warum reden wir so gerne über andere? Und sind wir deshalb schlechte Menschen? McKinney verwebt persönliche Erlebnisse, Medienereignisse, Studien und popkulturelle Phänomene zu einer ehrlichen und erfrischenden Gegenwartsanalyse.

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.

Your comprehensive guide to conquering social awkwardness, making genuine friendships, creating immediate connections and boosting your confidence. Does your heart race at the idea of meeting new people? Is there something that makes you unbearably self-conscious? Are social interactions draining for you? Then this guide is designed just for you. It has no dialogue to memorize, no "word salads," no affirmations, no self-help psychobabble—just some gentle truths and tips you can put into action right now.

In a world that rewards the loudest voices, what happens to the thoughtful ones? If you've ever felt invisible in meetings, nervous in conversations, or frustrated by your own silence, Speak Up is your roadmap to quiet confidence. This empowering guide is designed for introverts, deep thinkers, and soft-spoken souls who are tired of being overlooked—and ready to be heard on their own terms.

What actually is this stuff? From caffeine to ketamine, weed to whiskey, LSD to love—The Drug Book is a field guide for the curious, the cautious, and the wide-eyed wanderers who’ve ever asked, “What does this do to me?” Written with honesty, humor, and deep humanity, this book isn’t a scare tactic or a green light—it’s a flashlight. A tour through the inner and outer effects of the world’s most well-known mind and body modifiers. No lab coat required. No judgment passed.

Psychologists often paint a picture of human mating as visceral, instinctual. But that's not the whole story. In courtship and display, sexual competition and rivalry, we are also guided by what Glenn Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman call Mating Intelligence - a range of mental abilities that have evolved to help us find the right partner. Mating Intelligence is at work in our efforts to form, maintain, and end relationships. It guides us in flirtation, foreplay, copulation, finding and choosing a mate, and many other behaviors.

Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen. Yet as New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true: violence has been diminishing for millennia and we may be living in the most peaceful time in our species's existence.

In a world full of subtle manipulation, gaslighting, and hidden psychological warfare, being unaware makes you vulnerable. Dark Psychology, Manipulation, & NLP: The 3-in-1 Bible is your complete guide to exposing covert tactics, resisting mental influence, and building an unshakable shield around your thoughts, emotions, and decisions.