psychological aspects

The authors explore the economics of real-world issues often viewed as insignificant, such as the extent to which the Roe v. Wade decision affected violent crime, and examine hidden incentives behind all sorts of human behavior.

Explores the science behind success and failure, describing the brain and body's response to each, and discusses how understanding these processes can help people become more successful.

Examines the experiences of gay men and women from around the world, discussing health concerns such as AIDS, teen pregnancy, self-esteem, sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, depression, and other related topics.

The author engages in a series of discussions about various historical aspects of ordinary life while wandering from room to room in his Victorian home in England, covering topics such as hygiene, sex, death, nutrition, the spice trade, and other domestic signs of things that occur out in the world.

"Examines the stress and academic pressure students of all ages encounter, including early education, homework, standardized tests, college applications, peer pressure, and alternative learning styles"--Provided by publisher.

Contends that companies neglect four core needs of employees, including sustainability, security, self-expression, and significance, which results in workers becoming disengaged, and provides suggestions on how to face rising demands while also fostering renewal and resilience.

Contains ten essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to mental illness and criminal behavior, including how the mentally ill are treated by the justice system, whether they know right from wrong, and if insanity is a valid legal determination.

Collects fifteen articles that present positive and negative viewpoints on childhood sports, exploring such aspects as physical and mental benefits and harmfulness, neglect of academics, and financial costs; and includes an annotated list of related organizations.

Provides information and guidance on academic anxiety, covering such topics as its causes, signs, and symptoms and how to manage it.

Jan Chozen Bays, a physician and meditation instructor, offers dietary guidance to overcome personal struggles with food, and discusses how to identify unhealthy habits and food patterns. Includes an audio CD with guided exercises for mindful eating.