Emotional Science

A young man confined to his basement, a broken-down car, and surveillance video footage aren't normal elements in a fairy tale. But in this 21st-century retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Carlo Mostro must challenge himself to go beyond his comfort zone...the basement. Will he let Belle help him?

Deep within the mysterious depths of South America lies Metria, a hidden and majestic city shrouded in secrecy. This enigmatic city serves as a haven for elite warriors, tirelessly trained to combat the ultimate evils that threaten the world in its final days. At the heart of this tale is Damascus Albinus, a seemingly ordinary infant left abandoned on the doorstep of the Palace of Holy Offices, a sanctuary located just beyond the confines of Vatican Square. As Damascus grows into a man, he unknowingly becomes the key-holder to the fate of the world, possessing a power that could bring about...

Why did once-stone-faced animals evolve to be so emotionally expressive—to be us? The answer, as evolutionary neurobiologist Mark Changizi and mathematician Tim Barber reveal, is that emotional expressions are our first and most important language—one that allows us, as social animals, to engage in highly sophisticated communications and negotiations.

Manufactured fear, with its negative impact on liberty, is a societal plague. There have been widespread casualties. We need an antidote. Feardom offers its readers a much-needed immunization.

Organizational consultant Adrian Pei describes key challenges ethnic minorities face in majority culture organizations. He unpacks how historical forces shape contemporary realities and what both minority and majority cultures need to know in order to work together fruitfully.

Stress can make you feel bad. It can be caused by lots of different things. A big test. A fight with a friend. A new experience. But no matter what causes the stress, what’s important is how you deal with it.

Racial Emotion at Work is an invitation to understand our own emotions and associated behaviors around race—and much more. With this surprising and timely book, Tristin K. Green takes us beyond diversity trainings and other individualized solutions to discrimination and inequality in employment, calling for sweeping changes in how the law and work organizations treat and shape racial emotions.

When psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman first discovered Maslow's unfinished theory of transcendence, sprinkled throughout a cache of unpublished journals, lectures, and essays, he felt a deep resonance with his own work and life. In this groundbreaking audiobook, Kaufman picks up where Maslow left off, unraveling the mysteries of his unfinished theory, and integrating these ideas with the latest research on attachment, connection, creativity, love, purpose and other building blocks of a life well lived.

Memory Signal By Caleb James In the frozen ruins of the last lighthouse on Earth, one man discovers a signal that doesn’t speak in words—it speaks in memories. Silas Ward is the final keeper of Nordhavn Light, a forgotten outpost on the edge of the world. Isolated for over a thousand days after the Collapse, he endures storms, silence, and the haunting lullaby of a daughter lost. But when a mysterious aurora begins pulsing in harmony with an old reel-to-reel recorder, Silas realizes he’s not alone. The signal is alive—and it remembers. Joined by Rhea Ainsley, a crash-landed stranger...

Mirabelle is having a bad day! Her best friend, Carlotta, can usually make Mirabelle see the funny side, but she's off school, and Mirabelle can't help feeling a bad mood coming on. When Mirabelle gets home to find her brother has eaten the last chocolate biscuit and is playing with her beloved pet dragon, Mirabelle finally loses her temper - with dramatic results! Can Mirabelle turn this bad day around before bedtime?

In Rousseau we encounter a walking ego, naked sensibility. Feeling triumphs over intellectual argument in his works, which are both deeply stirring and deeply inconsistent. Yet while his contemporaries Kant and Hume may have been superior academic philosophers, the sheer power of Rousseau's ideas was unequaled in his time. It was he who encouraged the introduction of both liberty and irrationality into the public domain.

En estos tiempos de coronavirus, de enorme --y aún incierto-- daño humano, económico y social, se está observando, analizando y debatiendo cómo la crisis y el prolongado confinamiento están cambiando nuestras costumbres, actividades, estados de ánimo, escalas de valores y prioridades.

Hatred is often considered the opposite of love, but in many ways it is much more complicated. It also may be considered one of the dominant emotions of our time, as individuals, groups, and even nations express or enact hatred to varying degrees. What is hatred? Where does it come from, and what does it reveal about the hater? And is hatred always a bad thing? Brogaard makes a deep dive into the moral psychology of one of our most complex and vivid emotions.

Two quiet years have passed since Mandira’s shocking discovery of the supernatural realm and her son Ryan’s unimaginable destiny. Life in Abbynton has returned to some semblance of normalcy for a time. Yet, as the weight of their past experiences fades into memory, Mandira finds herself reigniting long-suppressed dreams, aspirations she abandoned when she first moved to this small town. But an unexpected tragedy shatters this fragile peace, forcing Mandira to face an agonizing crossroads: to pursue her ambition or devote herself entirely to the needs of her children. Just as the world ...

Dive into the captivating world of "Essence of Emotion," a transformative eBook that unravels the mysteries of scent and its profound impact on our emotional well-being. This sensory journey combines history, culture, science, and practical wisdom to explore the intricate relationship between fragrances and feelings, offering a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of aroma in everyday life. Navigate through the fascinating content that delves into the Essence of Scent, embarking on an olfactory voyage from defining the aromatic experience to decoding the science of how we smell. ...

If you’re looking to enrich your relationships, widen your social network, and manage your emotions better, then keep reading… Are you feeling isolated from or lack a supporting close social circle? Are you having trouble branching out to other life experiences because you don’t know a lot of people or let your emotions get the best of you? Do you feel like your workplace or home life can benefit from a stronger, more intimate, and productive connection? If you said YES to any of these questions, then Emotional Intelligence is the book you need. Get ready to uncover the 7 insider ...

Caregiving can be a positive experience if families better understand aging, understand the disease their loved one has, learn how to improve family communication, and have an aging plan. The Invisible Patient provides inspiration, encouragement, and step-by-step guidance to ease the caregiving journey. The author leaves no stone unturned, providing personal anecdotes and scenarios about the caregiving process, and includes numerous references and resources in this guide to caring for the caregiver.

Cuando nacemos no sabemos cuál debe ser nuestra respuesta emocional a lo que nos ocurre: es algo que aprendemos de nuestros padres y de nuestro entorno. Esas emociones heredadas fueron, durante mucho tiempo, las propias de una especie amenazada que luchaba por la supervivencia, por lo que la obediencia a la autoridad (paterna, religiosa, institucional) estaba por encima de todo, también de uno mismo.

Unlock the secrets of childhood and create a lasting bond between you and the children in your life with this groundbreaking book! With the help of neuroscience, this book will guide you on your journey to understanding the unique brain-processing abilities of young children and provide you with the tools to create a meaningful and fulfilling relationship with them. Benefits of reading this book: - Discover how to create a lasting bond with the children in your life - Enjoy the gift of childhood with actionable tips and tricks - Transform your relationship with children and change your life...

Are you fed up with parents nagging you about the mess in your bedroom? Are you sick and tired of being reminded that your feet smell and your armpits pong? Does it bug you when they keep telling you to have a shower or get off your phone? If you are going through those frustrating teenage years, this audiobook is all you need. Having to deal with so much pressure, anxiety, and stress can often feel overwhelming and no one seems to have the answers that you are looking for.