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An "introduction to the nonfascist life" (Michel Foucault, from the Preface) When it first appeared in France, Anti-Oedipus was hailed as a masterpiece by some and "a work of heretical madness" by others. In it, Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari set forth the following theory: Western...

This effortless and unapologetic approach to self-promotion will manage your anxiety and allow you to champion yourself. Does talking about your accomplishments feel scary or icky because you're worried people will think you're "obnoxious"? Does it feel more natural to "put your head down and do...

Speed-read people, decipher body language, detect deception, and get to the truth. We live in a world where dishonesty and lies are seemingly everywhere. From fake news and problematic media outlets to corrupt management in our workplaces and selfish friends, there’s no doubt that as you grow older, you become more cynical and more distrusting of the world and the people in it. What if there was a way to spot the lies and take yourself closer to the truth? Well, there is, and it’s all detailed in this very audiobook.

In the world's relentless hum, the highly sensitive person perceives a symphony. "A Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Personal Success" is your meticulously orchestrated score for turning profound sensitivity into your greatest triumph. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, or the world's cacophony? This guide is your sanctuary. It acknowledges the rarity of your trait, casting sensitivity in the golden light of positivity and potential. Dive into a tailored narrative that: Honors your sensitivity as an asset in both personal and professional arenas. Maps out strategies for ...

“Women Are Masters In The Art of Man-ipulation” - The Professor Of Pimpology Most men are unaware of the subtle manipulation techniques that women have learned to use since they were children. But she's known the power of her tears and emotions to get what she wants from men since she was a child. She's got you off your game with a little crying here and a little pouting there. She wants you to be off your game so she employs the Art of Emotional Manipulation. This is her method of emotionally motivating you to act. The only weapon a woman has against a man is her emotions. Because ...

More than 100 years ago, the American philosopher William James wrote that the knowledge that we must die is "the worm at the core" of the human condition - a universally shared fear that informs all our thoughts and actions, from the great art we create to the devastating wars we wage.

In this definitive book on revenge, psychiatry researcher James Kimmel, Jr. exposes the unseen neurobiological cause of violence—a compulsive desire for retribution—and offers a profound new understanding of human behavior and breakthrough framework for making our lives and communities safer...

Aquí no solo aprenderás a usar las habilidades sociales y el lenguaje corporal de forma estratégica, sino que también comprenderás los principios de la psicología social que hay detrás de la persuasión y del deseo humano. Desde romper esas creencias limitantes que te frenan, hasta leer con sutileza las señales no verbales de quien te interesa, cada capítulo te guiará paso a paso hacia la conquista de tus objetivos, tanto sentimentales como profesionales. Con un enfoque práctico y ejercicios que podrás aplicar en tu día a día, este libro transforma la teoría en resultados tangibles...

From Dr. Martha Stout’s influential work The Sociopath Next Door, we learned how to identify a sociopath. Now she tells us what we actually can do about it. “Mandatory reading on how to effectively deal with sociopaths before you get hurt.”—Joe Navarro, former FBI special agent and the...

Many scientific and philosophical ideas are so powerful that they can be applied to our lives at home, work, and school to help us think smarter and more effectively about our behavior and the world around us. Surprisingly, many of these ideas remain unknown to most of us. In Mindware, the world-renowned psychologist Richard Nisbett presents these ideas in clear and accessible detail, offering a tool kit for better thinking and wiser decisions.

We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point. Consider these facts: Americans on average spend seventy-two...

We live in the age of the individual. We are supposed to be slim, prosperous, happy, extroverted and popular. This is our culture's image of the perfect self. We see this person everywhere: in advertising, in the press, all over social media. We're told that to be this person, you just have to follow your dreams, that our potential is limitless, that we are the source of our own success. But this model of the perfect self can be extremely dangerous. People are suffering under the torture of this impossible fantasy.

This book is not just about knowledge — it’s about power. Power over yourself. Power over interactions. Power over outcomes. In a world where manipulation is everywhere — relationships, workplaces, media, and even family — you have two choices: be controlled or take control. This 12-in-1 guide is designed for women who refuse to be victims of deception, mind games, and psychological warfare.

From the bestselling author of Waking Up and The End of Faith, a collection of the best conversations from his wildly popular, often controversial podcast, Making Sense. “Civilization rests on a series of successful conversations.” —Sam Harris Sam Harris—neuroscientist, philosopher, and...

Social interactions and the impressions that drive them are vitally important aspects of human behavior. In this compelling course, learn about how we shape the impressions other people form of us - at work, at home, in our social lives, and in the world at large.

Brought to you by Penguin. What if charisma could be taught? What you'll find here is practical magic: unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sciences, revealing what charisma really is and how it works. You'll get both the insights and the techniques you need to apply this knowledge. The...

Learn to identify—and combat—Systemic Shame, the feeling of self-hatred and disempowerment that comes from living in a society that blames individuals for systemic problems, with this invaluable resource from the social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism. Systemic Shame is the...

You are a mind reader, born with an extraordinary ability to understand what others think, feel, believe, want, and know. It's a sixth sense you use every day, in every personal and professional relationship you have. At its best, this ability allows you to achieve the most important goal in almost any life: connecting, deeply and intimately and honestly, to other human beings. At its worst, it is a source of misunderstanding and unnecessary conflict, leading to damaged relationships and broken dreams. How good are you at knowing the minds of others?

“A fascinating look into why people reveal what they do about themselves—and how we can all communicate better with others.” —Arthur C. Brooks, bestselling author of From Strength to Strength A groundbreaking book on the surprising potential of revealing more of ourselves to others, from...

La guía definitiva para detectar y defenderse de los psicópatas que nos rodean. Le has entregado tu corazón. Trabaja contigo. Le votas en las elecciones. Es un psicópata, pero tú no lo sabes. ¿Quieres aprender cómo identificarlo, manejarlo y defenderte? Se estima que alrededor de un 1 por ciento de la población se encuentra en el espectro alto de la psicopatía. Toda persona está capacitada para detectar y neutralizar a un psicópata integrado, siempre y cuando disponga del conocimiento adecuado y haga un uso inteligente de las emociones (en especial del coraje) para hacerles frente.