Trust: Why We Deceive and How We're Deceived
David DeSteno
An exploration of trust, its violation, and its repair, based on rigorous scientific research. This book delves into the intricacies of how trust arises, how it is damaged, and what it means to repair it, offering practical insights into rebuilding social connections in the face of turmoil, disappointments, betrayals, and tragedies.
The Genius of Dogs
Brian Hare
Explore the fascinating world of canine intelligence and discover how dogs think, solve problems, and make inferences. Based on extensive scientific research, this book reveals the unique cognitive abilities that have made dogs one of the most successful mammals on the planet and offers insights into the origins of our special relationship with them.
Priceless
William Poundstone
An exploration of the psychology of pricing, revealing how consumers perceive value and how businesses can leverage these perceptions. It delves into the tricks and strategies used by companies to influence purchasing decisions, drawing on research in behavioral economics and marketing.
The CBT Workbook for Mental Health
Simon Rego
A practical workbook offering simple exercises based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help readers change negative thought patterns, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall well-being. It covers topics like self-esteem, relationships, stress management, and more.
Mind Over Money
Claudia Hammond
Explore the fascinating psychological relationship we have with money. This book delves into how money affects our thinking, feelings, and behavior, offering insights into how we can better control our finances and use money to lead a good life and create a good society. Discover the surprising ways our minds interact with money and learn how to achieve 'Mind Over Money.'
The Suggestible Brain
Amir Raz
Explore the fascinating science of suggestion and how it shapes our realities. From the power of placebos to the influence of social contexts, discover how our brains are wired for suggestibility and how we can harness this knowledge to improve our lives and protect ourselves from manipulation.
The Psychology of Intelligence
Jean Piaget
An exploration of the psychology of intelligence, focusing on the formation of operations and their place among other theories. Piaget examines intelligence in relation to adaptive processes, perception, habit, development, and socialization, offering a unique perspective on intellectual mechanisms.
First-Rate
Nassir Ghaemi
An exploration of the connection between mental illness and effective leadership, arguing that in times of crisis, leaders with mental illness or abnormal temperaments often outperform their mentally healthy counterparts. The book examines historical figures like Sherman, Churchill, Lincoln, and Kennedy, analyzing how conditions like depression and mania can foster realism, resilience, empathy, and creativity in leadership.