Social Development

Tired of hate-liking other people’s engagement photos on Instagram? It’s time to completely obliterate the “good girl” inside of you. You know the one: She thrives on external validation, accepts whatever scraps of affection are thrown at her, and is always the first one to bend to someone else’s will. And she needs to get the hell out of here. While you may feel like you’re doing everything right, that doesn’t explain why all the guys are still swiping left. This book will.

Comme s'ils avaient un pouvoir qui “forçait” les autres à faire ce qu’ils désirent et avec le sourire en plus! Mais vous, dès que vous essayez de convaincre quelqu’un…cela finit toujours en confrontation. Vous voulez devenir une de ces personnes qui peut facilement persuader n’importe qui? Au fil des siècles, certains individus ont découvert certaines techniques pour manipuler les individus et les foules.

Whether you're trying to communicate your business idea to an investor, encourage your children to embrace your moral values, or break an addiction to endless web surfing - if you lack the skill of influence, you will be unable to convince yourself or anyone else. The human mind is like a titanium lock. If you communicate poorly - through endless talking, inattentive listening, or over-the-top pressure - it's like spinning the numbers on the lock over and over uselessly. But if you develop the key skills of influence, it's like knowing the exact combination to that lock.

Life as an ENFP is no walk in the park. Despite the happy-go-lucky attitude they exude, only those who share the specific preference for extroversion, intuition, feeling, and perceiving on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can truly understand the unique form of chaos that governs this type's restless mind. Embodying a profoundly strange stack of cognitive functions, ENFPs approach the world with both the enthusiasm of a child and the wisdom of an old soul.

Do you avoid social situations? Do you dread public speaking? Would you rather stay in a job you hate than go through the interview process? If so, you may have social anxiety—and you aren't alone. People who struggle with social anxiety have an overwhelming fear of social situations. And as a result, could end up missing out on life's opportunities. If you're tired of social anxiety holding you back, this book can help. In CBT for Social Anxiety, you'll learn how to conquer your fears using research-proven skills from one of the world's leading CBT experts.

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct - and often failing as a result - we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, or rhetoric.

Children of Coercive Control extends Evan Stark's path-breaking analysis of interpersonal violence to children, showing that coercive control is the most important cause and context of child abuse and child homicide outside a war zone, as well as of the sexual abuse, denigration, exploitation, isolation, and subordination of children. The book provides a working model of the coercive control of children and illustrates its dynamics and consequences with dramatic cases drawn from the headlines and Dr. Stark's forensic practice.

Discover lasting emotional freedom in just a few weeks, even if you've struggled with overthinking and emotional overwhelm for years. Are you driven to understand your emotions better, manage stress, and build healthier relationships? Your journey to emotional mastery begins now. This book is your comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of emotional intelligence, leading to a happier, more fulfilling life.

The 48 Laws of Power is a bold and unapologetic guide to understanding how influence works in real life. Drawing from history, philosophy, and ruthless tactics, Robert Greene outlines 48 rules used by powerful figures — from emperors to con artists — to rise, rule, and remain in control. Whether you see power as a game, a tool, or a threat, this book teaches you how it's acquired, maintained, and lost. Perfect for high performers, entrepreneurs, or anyone navigating competitive spaces where being liked isn't enough — you need leverage.

Les narcissiques sont des maîtres de la manipulation. Ils déforment vos souvenirs, sabotent votre perception et créent un état d'anxiété constant. Jour après jour, la confiance en votre jugement s'effrite. Pour eux, la manipulation est une guerre silencieuse et, si elle n'est pas maîtrisée, c'est une bataille destructrice que vous ne réalisez pas mener jusqu'à ce que les dégâts soient déjà faits.

This thrilling, inspiring, and 100% actionable self-help guide is for anyone tired of white-knuckling their way through modern life. Whether you’re overwhelmed by work, relationships, motherhood, or just trying to remember where you put your phone, Michelle Galler’s book delivers practical tools and wisdom you need to break the worry loop and finally breathe again.

Our emotional suffering does not come from the events in our lives, but from how we respond to them. Each boundary we set helps to create space for a different behavior and response, when we are faced with the same situation that causes our suffering. The space we create within ourselves is the source of infinite possibilities for us to choose peace and a new experience of life.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of The Economist’s Best Books of the Year! In this “affecting…intriguing…heartbreaking” (Booklist) coming-of-age memoir, Rob Henderson vividly recounts growing up in foster care, enlisting in the US Air Force, attending elite universities, and pioneering the...

Pourquoi est-il si difficile de changer d'avis et plus encore de changer l'avis des autres ? Comment y parvenir ? A l'heure où tout évolue rapidement et parfois brutalement, que ce soit la technologie, les connaissances ou notre environnement, nos croyances, opinions et avis restent eux bien souvent figés, dans un état d'immobilisme qui détonne. Pourtant, savoir changer d'avis et savoir faire changer d'avis est LA clé d'une évolution positive dans notre vie privée et professionnelle.

Growth has been both an unspoken and an explicit aim of our individual and collective striving. It governs the lives of microorganisms and galaxies; it shapes the capabilities of our extraordinarily large brains and the fortunes of our economies. Growth is manifested in annual increments of continental crust, a rising gross domestic product, a child's growth chart, the spread of cancerous cells. In this magisterial book, Vaclav Smil offers systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations.

The STAR interview method is used by millions of people all around the world to answer interview questions and tell stories. Fortune 500 companies (Amazon included) recommend using the STAR method to answer behavioral questions. Whether you’re just starting your job search, already interviewing with a company, or looking for a different way to stand out - there are a dozen different ways you can incorporate the technique into your life. Any time you present yourself verbally or in written format, doing it in a narrative/story format will open people's ears.

Men give their undivided attention to those who respect them. If a man doesn't feel respected communicating with you, he'll find the respect he needs elsewhere. The woman who knows how to communicate with men can influence the man she wants without resorting to "that mini-skirt he loves." A man craves the attention of a gracious woman who knows exactly what to say to him, when to say it, and most importantly, how to say it to get what SHE wants. Men love being gracefully influenced by the woman they adore.

A short book designed to help you communicate with more authenticity, clarity, and empathy while in the midst of a conflict by using the principles of nonviolent communication. It will show you the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them. This book will provide you with a toolkit to help you speak with 100% authenticity without judging, blaming, or condemning anyone. Using the strategies outlined in this book you will soon be able to turn every conflict into an opportunity for a deeper, more profound connection.

Transformez vos conversations en maîtrisant l'art de converser et créez des liens plus forts. Dans un monde où la première impression et les relations comptent, votre capacité à engager la conversation ouvre la voie à des opportunités durables. Que ce soit à un événement de réseautage ou dans un cadre professionnel, une conversation efficace est indispensable.

From how to set up an easy-to-use classroom management plan to how to handle difficult students, The Classroom Management Secret will equip you with everything you need to effectively manage your classroom, regardless of where you teach or who shows up on your roster. Based on the popular blog, Smart Classroom Management, the book progresses step-by-step through 45 time-tested strategies, showing you how to manage your classroom in a way that inspires students to want to behave.