social psychology

"[Looks at] . . . our interactions with strangers--and why they often go wrong"--Amazon.com.

Forming worthwhile relationships is an important part of all our lives. Whether making friends at school or at work, helping a friend in need, visiting family and friends, or dating, it is important to consider some special rules that will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to form successful relationships, whatever the situation.

Presenting yourself in a positive and constructive way in the workplace can be particularly challenging. Whether you are working closely with colleagues, offering ideas during a meeting, or getting to grips with a complicated project, it is very important to consider some special rules that will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to form successful relationships at work, whatever the situation.

An investigation into the origins of morality, which turns out to be the basis for religion and politics. The book explains the American culture wars and refutes the "New Atheists.".

"The African philosophy of Ubuntu embraces the belief that we are universally connected to each other. Richards suggests it could transform the way we treat others, making us kinder and more respectful to others, on and off the job. He believes that the illusion that we are more different than similar is eroding our ability to truly live a productive and satisfying life. Discover how this simple concept could change our own behavior--and the world around us"--OCLC.

"When little Frog loses his home, Mouse decides they'll build a new one together. Soon all the forest animals join in to build a home where everyone can be safe and warm"--Provided by publisher.

"First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: What doesn't kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good people and evil people. These three Great Untruths contradict basic psychological principles about well-being and ancient wisdom from many cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Provides scientific information about thirty-six of the most common fears, covering spiders, sharks, aliens, volcanoes, public speaking, lightning, flesh-eating bacteria, and other scary topics.

An introduction to racism and how to fight it.