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Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better

Woo-Kyoung Ahn - ?Flatiron Books
Format: Hardcover

"Every day of our lives, we make judgments -- and we don't always do a very good job of it. Thinking 101 is an invaluable resource to anyone who wants to think better. In remarkably clear language, and with engaging and often funny examples, Woo-Kyoung Ahn uses cutting-edge research...
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Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies

Brian A. Sharpless - Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback

Horror movies can reveal much more than we realize about psychological disorders - and clinical psychology has a lot to teach us about horror. Our fears - mortality, failure, loneliness - can be just as motivating as our wishes or desires. Horror movie characters uniquely reveal all of these...
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Navigating Life with Epilepsy

David C Spencer - Oxford University Press
Format: Print book

Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition) , "how" (pathophysiology) , "who" (epidemiology) , and "why" (etiology) . The volume guides the reader through current...
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The Consciousness Instinct: Unraveling the Mystery of How the Brain Makes the Mind

Michael S Gazzaniga - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

"The father of cognitive neuroscience" illuminates the past, present, and future of the mind-brain problemHow do neurons turn into minds? How does physical "stuff" -- atoms, molecules, chemicals, and cells -- create the vivid and various worlds inside our heads? The problem...
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The Emotionally Intelligent Leader

Daniel Goleman
Format: Hardcover(Reprint)


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Addict in the House: A No-Nonsense Family Guide Through Addiction and Recovery

Robin Barnett EdD LCSW - New Harbinger Publications
Format: Print book

Everyone suffers when there's an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one's recovery, and learn how to cope with...
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Strong As a Mother: How to Stay Healthy, Happy, and

Kate Rope - St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback

Expert, practical advice for complete mental and physical maternal healthKate Rope's Strong as a Mother is a practical and compassionate guide to preparing for a smooth start to motherhood. Everyone knows the secret to having "the Happiest Baby on the Block." This is your...
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Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body

Jo Marchant - Crown Publishers
Format: Print book

A New York Times BestsellerA rigorous, skeptical, deeply reported look at the new science behind the mind's surprising ability to heal the bodyHave you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon? Felt...
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Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage

Regine Galanti - Sourcebooks
Format: Paperback

The complete CBT-based guide for parenting kids with anxietyDo you suspect your child may have anxiety? While it's normal for children of all ages to experience fears and worries, if your child's anxiety interferes with their daily life, it's time to get some help. Parenting...
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Risk

Harvard Business Review - Harvard Business Review Press
Format: Paperback

If you read nothing else on managing risk, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles and selected the most important ones to help your company make smart decisions and thrive, even when the future is unclear.This book will inspire you to:Avoid the most common...
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