Human Development

Winner of the History of Science Society's 2022 Davis Prize How one mother challenged the medical establishment and misconceptions about autistic children and their parents In the early 1960s, Massachusetts writer and homemaker Clara Park and her husband took their 3-year-old daughter, Jessy, to...

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

We all have an underlying desire to achieve more than what we already have, but something stops us from moving forward. We ve all looked at more successful, happier people than us, and wondered what we are doing wrong. Why is it that we feel unable to progress any further? What is that always...

Recent studies have found that as many as one in five Americans have experimented with some form of sexual non-monogamy, and approximately one in fifteen knows someone who was or is polyamorous. The mainstream media has increasingly covered polyamorous lifestyles and the committed relationships of throuples, and dating apps have added polyamory as a status option.

Las claves de una pareja exitosa: confianza, comunicación y satisfacción. Aunque nos han contado (y nos hemos creído) que el amor es eterno y que, como los protagonistas de los cuentos, "viviremos felices y comeremos perdices", lo cierto es que las relaciones de pareja son como todos los vínculos humanos: lazos que es necesario cuidar y no mitificar. La invención del amor romántico y las intensas emociones que sentimos al enamorarnos nos generan expectativas irreales que dificultan que podamos vivir las relaciones de pareja de forma sana y satisfactoria.

What can organizational leaders in business, education, government, and most any enterprise learn from an unemployed, unmarried woman who lived in patriarchal, misogynistic rural England more than 200 years ago?

Let Them & Our Selves Unite is your essential guide. This book offers a visionary yet practical roadmap to transform your families, organizations, and communities into vibrant, resilient social ecosystems. Grounded in emotional intelligence, cultural fluency, and ethical innovation, it provides actionable strategies for today's complex dynamics.

O Pai-Nosso é uma das orações mais recitadas em todo o mundo, mas poucas pessoas compreendem a profundidade das mensagens que ela traz. Com a intenção de desvendar os segredos ocultos nas palavras de Jesus e de revelar o poder transformador dessa prece, Augusto Cury escreveu a coleção Os segredos do Pai-Nosso. Embora os dois audiolivros se complementem, eles podem ser ouvidos de forma independente, pois abordam temas distintos: o primeiro estuda as características de Deus e o segundo, A sabedoria nossa de cada dia, trata da personalidade humana, seus dilemas e conflitos.

Why Cope When You Can Heal? is an essential resource for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals—and the leaders who support them—as they navigate the traumatic stress they have experienced and continue to face. COVID-19 has traumatized the world—and no group has...

From your head to your feet, your body is communicating something out to the world, whether you know it or not. Sometimes this is helpful, but sometimes you don’t want to reveal all of your cards. You may be unintentionally communicating something to the world that is hindering you from success, whether at work, with friends, or with your love life. By becoming aware of body language, you can learn how to present yourself better to get what you want and figure out what others are thinking and feeling to better work with them.

As we notice the ways we need to grow and change, NLP helps us master ourselves before teaching us how to master the communications skills we need to be effective with others. The benefits of knowing and using NLP have been around since the 1970s, and today companies and professionals around the world use it to boost their team’s interpersonal and individual success. By using NLP, whether you’re in the boardroom or the living room, you can learn how to quickly improve yourself and influence others for the better!

The guide to getting hired, being promoted, and thriving professionally for the 40 million people of color in the workplace—from the CEO and cofounder of Jopwell, the leading career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. Let Them See You is a...

This highly enjoyable career development book reveals dynamic aspects of the workplace that are hidden to many, ignored by others - factors that can make or break careers.

El Principio Potencial apunta a que superes tus mejores marcas. Se enfoca en ayudar a mejorar cualquiera de las áreas que tú elijas, y en que te vuelvas mejor de lo que antes fuiste. No tenemos ni la más mínima idea de lo que se puede lograr física y mentalmente, o en lo organizacional. La...

Two books in one! Turns out that The Bitch In the House was only half the story. Daniel Jones, husband of Cathi Hanauer, has rallied the men for the ""literary equivalent of The Full Monty,"" in which a group of thoughtful, passionate and often hilarious men lay it bare when it comes to their...

In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have cast new light on human development and given colleges new possibilities for helping students acquire skills and qualities that will enhance their lives and increase their contributions to society. In this landmark book, Derek Bok explores how colleges can reap the benefits of these discoveries and create a more robust undergraduate curriculum for the 21st century.

God wants our days to be abundant and thriving! Learn to cultivate habits that produce prosperity and contentment in every area of life. What if you were immersed in a daily experience of prosperity—one that would give you hope and impact all of your life? It is likely you would receive...

In The Human Side of Motherhood, Laura Krafka gives us a hilariously raw deep-dive into the journey of motherhood that will bring you to tears with laughter and heartfelt experiences. This book will transform the way we talk about motherhood and create space for authentic and open conversations. Every woman who is a mother, is contemplating being a mother, has a mother, or knows a mother, needs to have this book.

Controlling someone else’s mind is a power not everyone should have. However, when you go through this book, you will understand it more, and hopefully, this information is in good hands. Do you want more negotiation power? More insights into what manipulation does? How about tips to make a better impression? Feast your brain on the practical and theoretical gems in this publication, and you’ll see more with your psychological eyes than ever before.

Are you curious about the mysterious phenomena we call creativity? Ever wonder how some people seem to have an endless reservoir of innovative ideas, while others struggle? “The Creative Code: Unlocking the Science Behind Human Innovation” uncovers the secrets, the science, and the stories behind human creativity, guiding you through the intricate maze of the mind where ideas are born.