Cognitive Development

Anger is everywhere - and it has real risks, including heart disease and depression. So, how can you break free from painful, self-defeating, and dangerous anger traps? Drawing on the gold standard treatment for anger-cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - and informed by the no-nonsense approach of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) - this workbook is chock-full of powerful tools, exercises, and self-assessments to help you overcome destructive anger, once and for all.

In the United States, teenagers can focus on one task for only sixty-five seconds at a time, and office workers average only three minutes. Like so many of us, Johann Hari was finding that constantly switching from device to device and tab to tab was a diminishing and depressing way to live. He tried all sorts of self-help solutions—even abandoning his phone for three months—but nothing seemed to work. So Hari went on an epic journey across the world to interview the leading experts on human attention—and he discovered that everything we think we know about this crisis is wrong.

An instant best seller that is poised to become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes". He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.

Are you struggling to guide the children in your life to become kind, responsible, respectful, and successful people? Do you want to avoid coercive methods and instead use effective, evidence-based, respectful guidance techniques? Responding effectively to a child's challenging behaviors is an art informed by science. Like artists need to learn techniques before creating masterpieces, parents, teachers, and therapists can develop their skills to help children thrive.

Are you ready to rethink what it means to be “smart”? Understanding Howard Gardner is your complete, beginner-friendly guide to one of the most influential psychological theories of the modern era—the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Developed by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, this revolutionary framework transformed the way we think about intelligence, learning styles, and human potential. In this in-depth and engaging guide, you’ll explore all nine intelligences—from linguistic and logical to interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and beyond. Discover how each ...

Relationships have always been essential to human survival. Our bodies and brains are programmed to seek out connection, whether familial, romantic, or platonic. And yet, these vital bonds are often at the root of our deepest suffering. While our hearts are primed for compassionate connection, our nervous systems—which store all our past hurts and disappointments—are wired for threat and negativity.

Once you have mastered that, we will begin to teach you how to mend the relationship you have with your child; an angry parent can divide a household and ruin bridges that were meant to last a lifetime. We will begin to build them back for you and your family. Once you have managed your anger and your child’s anger, we will turn our attention toward the future, where we will teach you how to make sure your child does not follow in your footsteps.

Learn how to quiet your mind and ease fearful feelings with this simple, practical anxiety workbook for women. Each moment offers insight into the underlying causes of anxiety and teaches you how to identify your triggers and develop effective coping methods so you can live with greater confidence and contentment.

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to act depending on what is within our control and separate things worth getting upset about from those that are not.

Story isn't just one way to persuade. It's the way. It's built into the architecture of the brain, and has been since early humans gathered around the camp fire, trying to figure out how to outsmart the lion next door. In Story or Die, story coach Lisa Cron sets out to decode the power of story, first by examining how the brain processes information, translates it into narrative, and then guards it as if your life depends on it.

Are you seeking to sharpen your cognitive prowess, refine critical thinking, and unravel complex problems effortlessly through analytical intelligence? Journey into the depths of cognition with 'Grow Analytical Mindset,' the second installment in the 'Successful Intelligence' series. Immerse yourself in Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory, exploring the nuances of analytical intelligence—refining critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. Unlock expert strategies and exercises designed to sharpen your cognitive abilities, enabling you to dissect complexities easily. This book ...

If you're in a job interview, how should you think about the mindset of the interviewer? If you've just been promoted, how do you handle the tensions of managing former peers? And what are the telltale mental signs that it's time to start planning your next career move? Professor, author, and popular radio host Art Markman focuses on three essential elements of a successful career - getting a job, excelling at work, and finding your next position - and expertly illustrates how cognitive science, especially psychology, sheds fascinating and useful light on each of these elements.

Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith shares all the skills you need to get through life's ups and downs. Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Dr Julie's simple but expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient no matter what life throws your way.

🔹 How can you give your child a mental edge in today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world? 🔹 What role does reading play in shaping memory, attention, and emotional intelligence in children? 🔹 How do nutrition, sleep, and screen time impact child brain development? 💡 In this practical, science-backed guide to raising emotionally intelligent, cognitively strong kids, you’ll discover how to nurture brain health from infancy through adolescence—whether you're caring for a baby, supporting a school-age child, or guiding a teen in the digital age. 📚 What You’ll Learn Inside: ...

A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution has never been greater.

La guía completa de autoconciencia y autogestión, Manejo de la ira: El cambio de imagen mental de 21 días para tomar el control de tus emociones y conseguir liberarte de la ira, el estrés y la ansiedad te ayudará a encontrar la paz interior, construir mejores relaciones y transformar tu vida. Entonces, ¿qué estás esperando? Haz clic en “Comprar ahora” y da el primer paso para liberarte de la ira, el estrés y la ansiedad hoy mismo....

Are you a parent or caregiver looking to navigate the challenges of managing ADHD symptoms in children? Would you like to learn practical strategies that will help enhance your children’s focus, self-regulation, and hyperactivity using natural nutrition and remedies? If you’ve been looking for a valuable resource to make a positive impact on your child’s well-being and quality of life, then look no further—this is the book for you! The heart of Nutrition for ADHD Kids lies in the belief that nutrition plays a crucial role in addressing ADHD symptoms and behaviors. Maya Blackwood's ...

More than 100 years ago, the American philosopher William James wrote that the knowledge that we must die is "the worm at the core" of the human condition - a universally shared fear that informs all our thoughts and actions, from the great art we create to the devastating wars we wage.

Iyengar provides essential tools to spark creative thinking and help us make our most meaningful choices. She draws from recent advances in neuro- and cognitive sciences to give listeners a set of practical steps for coming up with powerful new ideas. Think Bigger offers an innovative evidence-backed method for generating big ideas that Iyengar and her team of researchers developed and refined over the last decade.

Do you often find yourself grappling with complex decisions, feeling overwhelmed by the barrage of information in today's world? Are you at a loss when faced with debates, unsure how to dissect arguments or counter misinformation? Perhaps you've realized that in your professional or personal life, clear and critical thinking is not just an asset, but a necessity. Today the ability to dissect, analyze, and reason effectively has never been more crucial. Yet, for many, these skills remain just out of reach. This audiobook offers a straightforward advice and practical tips.