Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a W...
Susan CainThe book that started the Quiet RevolutionAt least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own ...
From the Preface: "My name is Flora Jessop. I've been called apostate, vigilante, and crazy bitch, and maybe I am. But some people call me a hero, and I'd like to think they're right too. If I am a hero, maybe it's because eve...
A Game Theory Approach to Mediation: ...
Dr Kevin BoileauA game theory approach to mediation opens up a whole new world in strategic thinking for mediators and those who are concerned with understanding how to resolve conflict on all levels. There is no mathematics in this volume, which wil...
It's Not All about Me: The Top Ten Te...
Robin DreekeDespite the age-old saying, individuals everywhere still have a hard time realizing that it's not all about them. Robin Dreeke uses his research and years of work in the field of interpersonal relations and behavior to help readers fo...
Pulling Your Own Strings: Dynamic Tec...
Wayne W. DyerDeclaring Yourself As A Non-Victim'There is no such thing as a well-adjusted slave.'You need never be a victim again. Ever But in order to function as a non-victim, you must take a hard look at yourself, and learn to recognize the nu...
Intimate Partners: Patterns in Love a...
Maggie Scarf"Anyone involved in, embarking on, or yearning for, an intimate relationship should buy, borrow or steal Intimate Partners."–New WomanWhat goes on in our intimate attachments? What patterns of relationships do couples tend...
In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding an...
George K. SimonSubtitled Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People, this is the international bestseller from Dr.In Sheep's Clothing is used in thousands of psychiatric clinics worldwide and has been purchased by 250,000 to date.
Difficult Conversations: How to Discu...
Douglas StoneThe 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming emp...
Heartwounds: The Impact of Unresolved...
Tian DaytonTrauma has been defined as an interruption of an affiliative or relationship bond. If left unsettled, past grief and psychological trauma can continue to impact our adult relationships and cause us pain in our entire lives. IIt's poss...
Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto
Anneli RufusThe Buddha. Rene Descartes. Emily Dickinson. Greta Garbo. Bobby Fischer. J. D. Salinger: Loners, all—along with as many as 25 percent of the world's population. Loners keep to themselves, and like it that way. Yet in the press, in f...
Social Intelligence: The New Science ...
Daniel GolemanEmotional Intelligence was an international phenomenon, appearing on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year and selling more than five million copies worldwide. Now, once again, Daniel Goleman has written a groundbreaking ...
Situations Matter: Understanding How ...
Sam SommersA "thought-provoking and entertaining" (The Washington Post) exploration of the invisible forces that influence your life—and how understanding them improves everything you do. The world around you is pulling your strings,...
Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A...
Mira KirshenbaumDrawing on case studies, a psychotherapist offers guidelines to help singles and spouses decide whether to leave a relationship or whether enough good remains to make it worth working through conflicts. Reprint.
Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link...
Amy BanksResearch shows that people cannot reach their full potential unless they are in healthy connection with others. Dr. Amy Banks teaches us how to rewire our brains for healthier relationships and happier, more fulfilling lives. We all ...
Emotional Vampires: Dealing with Peop...
BernsteinProtect yourself from people who take undue advantage and suck the energy out of your lifeEmotional Vampires will help you cope effectively with the people in your life that confound you, confuse you, and seem to sap every ounce of yo...
Intimate Treason: Healing the Trauma ...
Claudia BlackThose in an intimate relationship with someone struggling with sex addiction will find hope and relief as they work through the exercises in this self-help workbook. They will also develop a better understanding of what is happening i...
Feeling Good Together: The Secret to ...
David D. BurnsSimple, Powerful Techniques that Make Relationships Work"Why won’t my husband ever express his feelings?"“Why won’t my wife listen?"“Why is my sister such a control freak?""Why does my ex act like such a total jerk?"“What’...
Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need...
John T. Cacioppo“One of the most important books about the human condition to appear in a decade.”—Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessUniversity of Chicago social neuroscientist John T. Cacioppo unveils his pioneering research o...
Overcoming Insecure Attachment: 8 Pro...
Tracy CrossleyThe definitive guide for defeating anxious, anxious-avoidant, and avoidant attachment issues; dealing with the drama triangle; and building stronger, more successful relationships. Written by a behavioral relationship expert, Overc...
How to Make Love All the Time: Make L...
Barbara De AngelisPut the magic of passionate love in your life today... and forever. Who taught you how to love and have a fulfilling, lasting relationship? The answer is probably "no one." Well, finally, here is the missing information yo...
Face Reading Plain & Simple: The Only...
Jonathan DeeThe face is the first thing we focus on when meeting any new person--we automatically assess a person's mood, feelings, and intentions by what we "read" on that person's face. We consider some people to have "kind"...
Discovering Forgiveness: Pathways Thr...
Larry DunnDrawing from many fields, Discovering Forgiveness provides an accessible and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexity of forgiveness while generating practical applications. "Dunn encourages the reader to move b...
The Power of Eye Contact: Your Secret...
Michael EllsbergEye contact can land you a job. It can get you a date. It can deepen your connections with the people you love. It can make or break business relationships. It can help win a fight. It can win over an audience. Simply put, eye conta...
Working with Bitches: Identify the Ei...
Meredith FullerWhat do you do when the queen bee demands to know why you haven't written the report she never asked for? Or when the colleague who you thought was your friend takes sole credit for the project you worked on together?It's hard to spea...
My Answer is No . . . If That's Okay ...
Nanette GartrellAre you afraid you'll hurt the people you care about if you say NO to them?Can you set limits when employees neglect their responsibilities? How about with your boss?When friends ask you to do something you don't want to do, do you in...
Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengt...
Thais GibsonBuild powerful current and future relationships by understanding your past In order to improve closeness and intimacy in all relationships, it is important to first understand the clear parallels between adult behavior and childhood ...
The Presentation of Self in Everyday ...
Erving GoffmanA study of human behavior in social situations and the way we appear to others. Dr. Goffman has employed as a framework the metaphor of theatrical performance. Discussions of social techniques are based upon detailed research and obse...
Everything Is Workable: A Zen Approac...
Diane Musho HamiltonUsing mindfulness to work with and resolve the inevitable interpersonal conflicts that arise in all areas of life. Everything Is Workable gives readers the tools they need for dynamic, vital, and effective relationships, bot...
Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving ...
Melanie JoyVegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters can feel like they're living in different worlds. Many vegans and vegetarians struggle to feel understood and respected in a meat-eating culture, where some of their most pressing concerns and cher...
Quiet Influence: The Introvert's Guid...
Jennifer KahnweilerIntroverts may feel powerless in a world where extroverts seem to rule, but there's more than one way to have some sway. As Jennifer Kahnweiler proves in this much-needed book, introverts can be highly effective influencers when, inst...