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Social psychologist Dacher Keltner has spent his career speaking to different groups of people, from schoolchildren to prisoners to healthcare workers, about the good life. These conversations and his pioneering research into the science of emotion have convinced him that happiness comes down to one thing: finding awe. Awe allows us to collaborate with others, open our minds to wonder, and see the deep patterns of life. In his new book, Keltner presents a radical investigation into this elusive emotion.

Con men are artists of persuasion and exploiters of trust. They hold a deep, enigmatic fascination for us. But how do they do it? Whether it's a suspicious-looking email or a multimillion-dollar global swindle, Maria Konnikova investigates the psychological principles that underlie each stage of the confidence game and the profile of both the con artist and his mark.

In 1936 anthropologist Tom Harrison, poet and journalist Charles Madge and documentary filmmaker Humphrey Jennings set up the Mass Observation Project. The idea was simple: ordinary people would record, in diary form, the events of their everyday lives. An estimated one million pages eventually found their way to the archive - and it soon became clear this was more than anyone could digest. Today, the diaries are stored at the University of Sussex, where, remarkably, most remain unread.

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.

Attachment style researcher Alex Kingsman provides a complete list of exercises that help listeners overcome the challenges of being avoidant. As an avoidant himself, Kingsman understands the difficulties and self-blame many that avoidants experience on a day-to-day basis. This workbook, born from years of research, offers a new approach that will lead you towards nurturing fulfilling relationships, without losing your sense of self.

Our obsession with praise and blame begins soon after birth. Totally dependent on others, rapidly we learn to value praise and to fear the consequences of blame. Despite outgrowing an infant's dependence, we continue to monitor others' judgments of us - and develop what relational psychologist Terri Apter calls a "judgment meter", which constantly scans people and our interactions with them, registering a positive or negative opinion.

Double standards are nothing new. Women deal with them every day. Take the common truism that women who sleep around are sluts while men are studs. Why is it that men grow distinguished and sexily gray as they age while women just get saggy and haggard? Have you ever wondered how a young woman is supposed to both virginal and provocatively enticing at the same time?

Would understanding how people typically think and behave before you engage in a difficult conversation, tough negotiation, or make a simple request be helpful? Of course. Brian Ahearn's new book, Influence People, explores the science behind the influence process - what drives people to take the actions you want them to take, without manipulation or trickery.

The Power of Body Language is your practical, personal playbook for getting what you desire from others—and zoning in on what others are saying to you without words. In an insightful and engaging narrative peppered with fascinating facts, nationally renowned body-language expert Tonya Reiman illuminates the hidden meaning behind specific gestures, facial cues, stances, and body movements, giving you a life-changing, career-saving, troubleshooting skill.

In Every 90 Seconds, Anne P. DePrince argues that to end violence against women, we must fundamentally redefine how we engage with it—starting by abandoning the idea that violence is a problem involving only those who abuse or are abused. Instead, DePrince illuminates how violence against women is inextricably linked to other issues that stoke our greatest passions.

Types of personality, based on the Enneagram's ancient system, will help you enjoy more satisfying and fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life by introducing you to the nine basic types of personality inherent in human nature. This knowledge will help you to understand better how others think and why they act as they do, as well as to increase awareness of your own personality.

Quiero presentar lo que es el rasgo de alta sensibilidad de una manera objetiva. Me gustaría que vieras lo maravilloso que este rasgo a pesar de haber tenido una vida gris, si ese ha sido el caso. Y si eres una persona altamente sensible que ha crecido en un buen ambiente, este libro también puede beneficiarte a comprenderte mejor y a seguir creciendo.

Are you tired of not being able to analyze a person's behavior? Have you struggled with bad relationships and body language? This book goes into the intricacies of reading a person's body language as well as how you can use body language to your advantage. This book can be crucial in helping you understand your own emotions as well as the emotions of those around you. In addition, you can also use this to improve many aspects of your social life.

Hatten Sie in einem Gespräch schon einmal das Gefühl, dass jemand versucht, Details vor Ihnen zu verbergen? Oder einfach nur, dass man Sie anlügt? Zweifellos ist das jedem von uns schon passiert, aber unser Körper ist viel ausdrucksstärker, als wir denken. Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie könnten jemandem lesen, als wäre er ein offenes Buch.Das ist die Kunst des Lesens der Körpersprache.

Have you ever wished that you could read people's minds to see their true thoughts? Have you wished that you could understand others in a quicker and deeper way? Are you interested in knowing what others are thinking before they even know it? Then this book is perfect for you. You can gain the valuable secrets behind analyzing others by learning how to read their words on a deeper level, interpret their nonverbal cues, and using your own emotions to better understand others.