Emotions category: 2464 books

In this 10,000-word essay, written to complement Iain McGilchrist's acclaimed The Master and His Emissary, the author asks why - despite the vast increase in material well-being - people are less happy today than they were half a century ago, and suggests that the division between the two hemispheres...

To be human is to experience fear, but what is it exactly that makes us fearful? Here is one geographer’s striking exploration of our landscapes of fear as they change throughout our lives and have changed throughout history. Yi-fu Tuan investigates landscapes of the natural environment which are...

Every mother who desires that her daughter or son lives a sexually pure life must take urgent measures about it today. Years ago, young boys and girls who were not married were trained to always look down on counterparts who have lost their virginity and are sexually active. The beauty and the dignity...

What if you felt that you were good enough, right here, right now?How many ways would your life change for the better?You are tired of second-guessing yourself and giving up before you really get started. You are exhausted from having a downer on yourself no matter how hard you try. You are fed up...

Written in an engaging, accessible style, this book synthesizes the growing body of knowledge on the neuropsychology of emotion and identifies practical clinical implications. The author unravels the processes that comprise a single emotional event, from the initial trigger through physiological and...

In this unique blend of self-help and moral philosophy, perfect for fans of Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project or Dan Harris’ 10% Happier, talk-radio host Dennis Prager shows us that happiness isn’t just a value—it’s a moral obligation. When you ask people about their most cherished...

Motivation and Emotion provides an explanation of emotional experience and aspects of human behaviour using psychological, physiological and alternative approaches. The brain mechanisms that govern motivations are discussed and questions such as 'Why don't we eat ourselves to death?' and 'How do we...

“Relax! The horror stories you have heard about adolescence are false.” This is Dr. Laurence Steinberg’s reassuring message to parents in this newly revised edition of his classic book You and Your Adolescent, which Publishers Weekly says is “filled with solid advice for the parents...

This book focuses on safer sex discussion and practice in close, personal relationships, emphasizing research on individuals in personal relationship types that are experiencing a rise in HIV infection and AIDS. Moving beyond studies of gay adult males and IV drug-users, this work paints a clear picture...

What’s a goal if you don’t believe you have what it takes to achieve that goal? 10 Courage Booster that Help You Crush Your Goals is your guide to gaining the confidence you lack in straightforward and efficient ways. Success and confidence go hand-in-hand. Don’t give into the idea that...

There are times in your life, I’m sure, where you might have wondered, “How the heck did I get here? This wasn’t the plan I had in mind!” And then it’s back to “normal*”* and life goes on*.* That is, we go on reacting to circumstances and often trying to change conditions that seem like...

"I'm afraid of getting again." "When I look in the mirror, I'm never quite satisfied." "I can't stand criticism." "I'm always feeling tense and rushed." "I wish I could be happier." Do any of these sound familiar? Aren't they exactly the kinds of weaknesses...

Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’Universalis Somme d’érudition, d’intelligence et d’humour, L’Anatomie de la mélancolie a prêté à Robert Burton (1577-1640) la réputation, plus artificieuse que justifiée, d’un Montaigne anglais. Leur démarche est, en fait,...

To Be Human presents Krishnamurti's radical vision of life in a new way. At the heart of this extraordinary collection are passages from the great teacher's talks that amplify and clarify the nature of truth and those obstacles that often prevent us from seeing it. Most of these core teachings have...