psychology

Katherine Schwarzenegger encourages girls and women to embrace their inner and outer beauty, accept their bodies no matter what size, and learn to love themselves.

Provides practical advice for parents on protecting their children from computer and video-game addiction.

Discusses the biology and psychology of why people will make sacrifices to help others.

Presents a collection of essays that examine the idea of racial awareness from the perspective of African-American and Asian-American women, providing personal accounts and descriptions of the fear and indifference they experienced.

Presents an updated guide to women's health that addresses all aspects of health issues of concern to women, including information on breast cancer, AIDS, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, obesity, and medical practices and procedures.

A manifesto for women to get what they want in their lives provides practical advice in the arenas of love, work, or the world at large, empowering women to remake their lives and make their dreams come true.

A leading authority on dolphin intelligence shares scientific information about dolphin creativity, emotions, and communication abilities while advocating for stronger dolphin protection laws.

A renowned anthrozoologist shows how humans can live in harmony with their canine friends, explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective way to control behavior and how to weigh a dog's unique personality against the stereotypes of its breed.

Examines the distorted media and social images of African-American men and the class structure on Chicago's South Side.