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Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind
by David M Buss -
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Homicide
by Martin Daly and Margo Wilson -
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The Language Instinct
by Steven Pinker -
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Death from a Distance and the Birth of a Humane Universe
by Joanne Souza & Paul M. Bingham -
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The Illusion of Conscious Will
by Daniel M. Wegner
The best books on Evolutionary Psychology, recommended by Chris Paley
The best books on Evolutionary Psychology, recommended by Chris Paley
Human traits are a product of natural selection—and the story of how we have evolved explains many of our psychological quirks today. Chris Paley, author of Unthink and Beyond Bad, recommends five of the best evolutionary psychology books—and explains how experimental data might finally get to the bottom of the question of free will.
The best books on Fear of Death, recommended by Sheldon Solomon
Existential anxiety drives our lives but most of us are too frightened to think about it, says psychologist and author Sheldon Solomon. He chooses the best books to get a better understanding of our fear of death.
The best books on Coping With Failure, recommended by Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learnt from Things Going Wrong, explains how the road to success truly is paved with failure—and why we must learn to deal with it better.
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Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
by Mark Williams. Danny Penman -
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Into the Heart of Mindfulness: Finding Our Path to Well-Being
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A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled
by Ruby Wax -
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The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being
by Daniel Siegel -
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Mindfulness in Action: Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness
by Chogyam Trungpa
The best books on Mindfulness, recommended by Tessa Watt
The best books on Mindfulness, recommended by Tessa Watt
In a world where many people feel frazzled by the pace of life, can mindfulness help? What’s the best way of practising it? Or is it just a fad? Philosopher Nigel Warburton talks to mindfulness expert, Tessa Watt, about the best books on mindfulness.
The best books on Burnout, recommended by Josh Cohen
Overwhelmed, exhausted, yet unable to relax when you have the chance? You are not alone. Josh Cohen, psychoanalyst and author of Not Working: Why We Have to Stop, discusses the symptoms and causes of burnout—and why relentless activity is at the source.
The best books on Behavioural Economics, recommended by Dan Ariely
We can all be more aware of our surroundings and our decision-making process, says the professor of psychology and behavioural economics, Dan Ariely. He recommends five books to help us maximise our prosperity and well-being.
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Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland
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Life After Life: Interviews with Twelve Murderers
by Tony Parker -
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Innocent Blood
by P D James -
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Cries Unheard: The Story of Mary Bell
by Gitta Sereny -
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The Adversary: A True Story of Monstrous Deception
The best books on The Psychology of Killing, recommended by Gwen Adshead
The best books on The Psychology of Killing, recommended by Gwen Adshead
Does anyone have the capacity to commit homicide? Forensic psychiatrist and bestselling author Gwen Adshead raises the chilling possibility that maybe they do, as she recommends five of the best books on the psychology of killing.
The best books on High Performance Psychology, recommended by Michael Gervais
To reach your full potential you must put as much effort into building mental resilience as you do into work or training, advises high-performance psychologist Dr Michael Gervais. Here, he selects five titles to help you find the right mindset—whether you dream of sporting stardom, artistic achievement or business success.
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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
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Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World
by Mitch Prinstein -
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Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
by Annie Duke -
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The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias
by Dolly Chugh -
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The Odyssey
by Homer and translated by Emily Wilson
The best books on Making A Good Impression, recommended by Övül Sezer
The best books on Making A Good Impression, recommended by Övül Sezer
From the classroom to the boardroom, everybody tries (and sometimes fails) to be liked and admired by others. In this interview, Övül Sezer—Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Cornell University—recommends five books that can help you make a good impression on everybody, including yourself.
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
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Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles
by Beth Pickens -
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
by Nedra Glover Tawwab -
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The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
by Martha Beck -
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Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection
by Julia Cameron
The Best Self Help Books of 2021, recommended by Emma Gannon
The Best Self Help Books of 2021, recommended by Emma Gannon
Lockdowns have forced many of us to pause and consider the way we are living our lives, says the podcaster and bestselling author Emma Gannon. Here she highlights five of the best self help books published in 2021, with a special focus on creativity and setting better boundaries to safeguard our time and energy.