psychological aspects

McRaney reveals that every decision we make, every thought we contemplate, and every emotion we feel comes with a story we tell ourselves to explain them. But sometimes those stories aren't true.

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.

"Working women today are better educated and more well qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason is confidence. Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition--with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business--Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in."Instead, they offer the inspiration and practical advice women need to close the gap and achieve the careers they want and deserve" --.

Examines the issues surrounding the playing of video games, including the potential harms and benefits they offer.

"This book will show that rather than being a waste of time, video games can help us develop skills, make friends, succeed at work, form good habits, and be happy. Taking the time to learn what's happening in our heads as we play and shop allows us to approach games and gaming communities on our own terms and get more out of them. ... [Describes] how to use an understanding of psychology to be a better part of ... gaming communities, to avoid being manipulated ... and to get the most enjoyment out of playing games"--Amazon.com.

Dave Pelzer, the victim of merciless abuse, has taken everything that has happened to him and turned it into something positive so that he can help others.

Helps our children to gain the understanding and skills to resolve conflict nonviolently.

"A teenager's memoir of the experinces of bullying, being HIV positive and surviving the experiences to become a force for positive change in this world"--Provided by publisher.