Human Development

“Enough with speculation about our digital future. Infinite Reality is the straight dope on what is and isn’t happening to us right now, from two of the only scientists working on the boundaries between real life and its virtual extensions.” —Douglas Rushkoff, author of Program or Be...

In the eye-opening New York Times bestseller, The Mirror Effect, widely respected addiction and behavior specialist and producer/host of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1, Dr. Drew Pinsky takes a hard look at the profound changes blogging, tweeting, tabloids, and reality TV are having on the...

Shyness is a pervasive human trait: even most extroverts know what it is like to stand tongue-tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group or flush with embarrassment at being the unwelcome center of attention. And yet the cultural history of shyness has remained largely unwritten - until now. With incisiveness, passion, and humor, Joe Moran offers an eclectic and original exploration of what it means to be a "shrinking violet".

EVER WONDERED WHY PEOPLE REALLY DO WHAT THEY DO? (AND WHAT WE COULD ACCOMPLISH IF WE ONLY KNEW?) We need a clear-eyed look at what’s happening in society right now. Misinformation, fake news, and politicization is affecting how we as a society come to grips with a global pandemic, economic...

“This powerful and meticulously argued book reveals that immigration crackdowns … [have] always been about saving and protecting the racist idea of a white America.” —Ibram X. Kendi, award-winning author of Four Hundred Souls and Stamped from the Beginning “A damning inquiry into the...

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...

Understanding, nurturing, and developing people are critical in every professional and personal relationship. But how can you get a clear picture of a person, including their needs, wants, strengths, challenges, and capabilities? There are many powerful assessment tools on the market and an overwhelming number of opinions regarding which are the best to use.

I am going to show you how to approach, seduce, and attract more hot women than you know what to do with. I will show you seven killer approaches that'll get her number every time and even more importantly than that, I will reveal the five biggest reasons girls reject guys (even if they actually like them).

Even though hypnosis has actually been around for thousands of years, scientists and medical experts around the world have recently begun to explore its use and benefits with renewed interest. And their findings are incredible. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy have been repeatedly proven effective by professionals in the treatment of an array of medical conditions—both physical and mental. From overcoming addiction and managing stress and anxiety, to minimizing physical discomfort such as nausea and pain, the benefits of this powerful practice are undeniable.

When we think of evolution, we believe that nature is making us better, adding traits to our gene pool that will ease our survival and make our lives more practical. However, evolution didn't concern itself with our mental wellbeing nor our happiness.

In a world where the intelligence of our hearts is increasingly veiled behind labels, Hidden Wonders of the Human Heart shows us how to see through the symptoms of our distress, to uncover a vital inner realm alive with the possibility of new beginnings.

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.

Cities are birthplaces of civilization; centers of culture, trade, and progress; cauldrons of opportunity - and the home of 80 percent of the world's population by 2050. As the 21st century progresses, metropolitan areas will bear the brunt of global megatrends such as climate change, natural resource depletion, population growth, income inequality, mass migrations, and education and health disparities, among many others.

The purpose of creating this audiobook is to help the listener to understand as much about influencing human behavior as possible. Like most things in life, it is possible for anyone, regardless of background, to learn and put this information into practice and become a truly influential individual. Learning and applying the skills herein will help the listener to win more friends and gain more influence over people even without having a form of authority over them.

This audiobook can be of help to you. With this audiobook, you will be able to “read a person” by learning non-verbal communication that helps in understanding what a person's body “says”. You do not have to let the worry of communication keep you away from your goals. This book allows you to get in the game and get started. This audiobook version has been designed for the purpose of being listened to everywhere, so you can keep it with you, always.

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?

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...

Achieve your goals and crush procrastination with these practical personal development strategies based on the hit podcast Tiny Leaps, Big Changes by Gregg Clunis. In today's world, we are constantly overloaded with positive messages, such as "follow your passion," or "dream big," that are...