Psychology

A dynamic, popular-level book that invites readers to discover why some communication works (and why some does not!) and inspire them to make the most of the messages on their hearts.

A perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large. A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKI'm a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who works with violent offenders. Every violent crime is a tragedy, for the victims and their families as well as for the perpetrators.

Freakonomics for our modern online lives from the world's leading cyberpsychologist and inspiration for CSI Cyber, Mary Aiken.

Shows how family based treatment can greatly reduce the severity of anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents allowing the sufferer to return to normal eating patterns, and their families to return to normal family life.

When you understand how your memory actually works, you are better equipped to optimize it. In The Neuroscience of Memory, neuropsychologist Sherrie All offers readers a seven-step approach to memory enrichment drawn from evidence-based neuroscience. With this guide, readers will learn to enhance brain and memory function, and stay mentally sharp as they age.

Reveals the mind boggling neuroscience connecting brain, body, mind, and society, by examining a range of brain disorders, in the tradition of Oliver Sacks.

The official TED guide to public speaking

This classic work attempts to present a comprehensive account for the lay reader of the principles and methods of group psychotherapy. 2nd edition.

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions.

From the world-renowned authority and internationally bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person, comes an indispensable guide for the significant number of parents who are unusually attuned to their children.