"Sex at Dawn challenges conventional wisdom about sex in a big way. By examining the prehistoric origins of human sexual behavior the authors are able to expose the fallacies and weaknesses of standard theories proposed by most experts. This is a provocative, entertaining, and pioneering book. I learned a lot from it and recommend it highly." — Andrew Weil, M.D.

"Sex at Dawn irrefutably shows that what is obvious—that

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What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?
In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point; Blink; and Outliers....

For readers of Room and The Glass Castle, an astonishing memoir of one woman's rise above an unimaginable childhood.
Maude Julien's parents were fanatics who believed it was their sacred duty to turn her into the ultimate survivor — raising her in isolation, tyrannizing her childhood and subjecting her to endless drills designed to "eliminate weakness." Maude learned to hold an electric fence for minutes without flinching,...

Do you have PTSD, but therapy hasn't helped? Has it maybe even made it worse? This groundbreaking new PTSD book, written in plain english, will help you understand how PTSD forms in the first place, and how to finally conquer it.You'll walk through actual patient experiences as Dr. Hans Watson explains to his patient how the patient's PTSD was created, and helps him overcome it.Dr. Watson is not only a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive study...

Explorations Psychologiques est un voyage captivant à travers les différents aspects de la psychologie humaine. Des rêves mystérieux à la quête de sens profond, de la prise de décision aux mécanismes d'influence, des pratiques de transformation personnelle à la sagesse de la pleine conscience, ce livre offre un aperçu unique et instructif sur l'esprit humain. En explorant les travaux de grands penseurs tels que Freud, Frankl, Kahneman, Cialdini,...

Partnerschaften, in denen die Beziehung ständig thematisiert wird, sind erfahrungsgemäß die schlechtesten. Dabei ist Reflexivität nicht grundsätzlich schlecht. Doch wird sie in unserer Gesellschaft maßlos übertrieben. Eine uferlose Reflexivkultur ist entstanden. Ergebnis sind überdrehte Zeitgenossen, die mit ständigem Psychologisieren und Problematisieren nicht nur nervtötend sind, sondern auch wichtige Entscheidungen blockieren. Ob im Privaten...

The mesmerizing basis of the movie starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain⁠—a “stunning book...that should and does bring to mind In Cold Blood”—takes you inside the mind of America's most prolific serial killer, whose 16-year long "nursing" career left as many as 400 dead. (New York Times)    
 
Edgar Award Nomination, Mystery Writers of America...

Social justice work, we often assume, is raised voices and raised fists. It requires leading, advocating, fighting, and organizing wherever it is required--in the streets, slums, villages, inner cities, halls of political power, and more. But what does social justice work look like for those of us who don't feel comfortable battling in the trenches? Introverts--including those who consider themselves sensitive, empathic, or quiet--have much to...

Delve into the world of therapeutic creativity with "The Art of Play and Art Therapy: A Practical Handbook." This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove for therapists, educators, and anyone passionate about the healing power of creativity. From unraveling the complexities of play and art therapy to seamlessly integrating these approaches, this book offers a roadmap for practitioners. It explores the subtle distinctions between play and art therapy,...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to survive a coma? In The DNA Mafia, Michelee gives a gripping, first-hand account of her journey in and out of dimensions on her quest to find the truth about reality - and her way back to it. Through her harrowing experiences, Michelee comes to understand that the first step to returning back to her life as she knew it was her determination to do so. After that, all of the circumstances and resources...