Human Development

Love - in both the abstract and the up-close-and-personal - has always provided limitless inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians, but scientists are just as fascinated by these affairs of the heart, though they seldom sing about it. In Love, Sex, and Science, our editors take a step back, analyzing romance using tools like fMRI studies instead of a paint brush or guitar. The writers examine a variety of topics, starting with the perceived sex differences between men and women discussed in Section 1 - are we really as different as Mars and Venus?

“Life is lived in stages, seasons and times. The strength, depth, and reach of a life is dependent on the ability to maximize each season to its fullest capacity. Often, many live for the season of harvest, the time of fruits, progress, and results yet very few are willing to fully give themselves to the season of painful tilling, sowing, watering, nursing to yield a healthy bumper harvest. Many entrepreneurs, celebrities, ministers experience short term success not given themselves to the training that will propel their longevity in their arena of operation, they sprout out of a short ...

Relationships are integral to our work and personal lives, yet so many of us struggle with the development and sustenance of positive connections with others. Now, based on behavioral science and developmental psychology, these two comprehensive publications explore an often-overlooked societal skill: social and emotional intelligence.

Does everyone have an aura? What does yours say about you? Does it affect your health and happiness? Can it reveal sickness? Can it heal? If you've ever asked yourself or anyone else these questions, you've just found the answers. The truth is, each and every one of us has abilities beyond the scope of our everyday understanding yet, sadly, few of us develop them.

We can all improve our communication skills, and it’s time for you to go beyond the words you are saying and focus on your body language. You may be unintentionally communicating something to the world that is hindering you from success, whether at work, with friends, or with your love life. By becoming aware of body language, you can learn how to present yourself better to get what you want and figure out what others are thinking and feeling to better work with them.

Recent studies have found that as many as one in five Americans have experimented with some form of sexual non-monogamy, and approximately one in fifteen knows someone who was or is polyamorous. The mainstream media has increasingly covered polyamorous lifestyles and the committed relationships of throuples, and dating apps have added polyamory as a status option.

In this audiobook, you'll discover how you can be a master of manipulation to help you get what you want out of life. You will hear about the three steps of manipulation, including analysis, manipulation, and persuasion. You will also be given very clear facts about why each step is necessary, how it works, and what is required to make it work. Each technique you are given will be clearly explained, and in some, you are also given real-life examples to ensure that you completely understand why and how they work.

Every woman deserves to enjoy great sex with her husband, without inhibition or shame. But many wives live with the burden of self-doubt or feel mystified about what men really want in bed. Others wrestle with memories of sexual abuse or neglect, guilt over past intimate relationships, or negative feelings about their own bodies. Maybe you’ve been thinking you were alone in your struggle to discover sexual fulfillment.

Since everything feels like an endless shitshow these days, this book is your no-nonsense guide to becoming the best damn human you can be. Written in the same irreverent and relatable voice as its predecessor (albeit much longer and in-depth), "How the F&%# to Human" is a treasure trove of wisdom, humor, and common-sense advice for anyone who's ever wondered, "What the hell am I doing?"

Many individuals are struggling to make sense of their unwanted sexual behaviors. In Treating Sexual Addiction: A Compassionate Approach to Recovery, Dr. Kevin Skinner begins by defining what sex addiction is and what it is not. Then, using the recovery capital model to explain what successful people do in recovery, the author provides suggestions and solutions on how to increase your recovery capital. Learn how to overcome common barriers to recovery such as loneliness, low self-worth, and stress.

Do you have the desire in you to analyze people accurately through verbal and non-verbal clues they are constantly offering? That secret skill that is vital in helping you form more fulfilling interpersonal relationships, boosting your work performance, enhancing your social life, and generally making you a happier and well-adapted person is the ability to read people accurately. To shatter the illusion, not everything we must learn to succeed in life is taught to us in schools. Yes, the secret to success in work, relationships, social circles and life is not taught in schools. Despite possessing exemplary industry know-how, there's every reason you might still struggle in your professional life owing to the inability to understand people's feelings and behavior. It can be one of the most important attributes of your success in the contemporary age. The art of being able to read people's feelings, thoughts and behavior is probably what sets apart exceptional performers from average folks. Analyzing other humans isn't a skill people are naturally born with. It is a knack that can be acquired by anyone willing to practice consistently by giving it a real chance.

Disconnected is a little book about reclaiming our humanity in our increasingly digitized, monetized world. Our focus on community and real connection has been sent off-course, and we’re becoming more aware of how the algorithm manipulates us and how our data has made us a product to be sold. So, where do we go from here, and how can we get back on track? Disconnected examines these topics and offers tangible tips and advice for those of us who might feel a little lost and are looking to find our real-life selves again.

The Future of Humanity: Marco Polo’s Journey to Revolutionize Psychiatry, by Augusto Cury, PhD The Journey Within: Discovering the True Meaning of Life Are you ready to embark on a profound journey? In “The Future of Humanity”, Augusto Cury, PhD, a world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, invites you to explore the depths of human experience and our collective future. With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Cury's insights inspire new ways of thinking about life and self-discovery. Cury emphasizes that the most transformative journey is the one within ourselves. Through...

What the latest science tells us about the brain's reward systems, love, and sex - and how to prevent an affair from destroying your life. How can I prevent an affair from destroying my life? Whether I am the cheater or the be­trayed partner, how can I survive, even thrive, in the wake of an affair? Infidelity provides key insights to find your true sexual and romantic potential and advocates honesty, trust, and integrity - the fundamentals of love.

What if you had a way to understand everything about yourself and your life. . . . . . information that made all the puzzle pieces fall into place and all the past moments finally make sense? This book is your guidebook to that kind of transformation. 25 powerful coaches, healers, and practitioners have come together to share their Human Design stories, experiences, and life-changing tools with you. Human Design is a combination of ancient and modern science, and provides profound insight into your human nature, ultimately assisting you in every decision you might make in your life.

This positive, thoroughly researched handbook will teach you strategies to help you set up your children and pre-teens with healthy tech and non-tech habits for life.

When Laura Fraser's husband leaves her for his high school sweetheart, she takes off, on impulse, for Italy, hoping to leave some of her sadness behind. There, on the island of Ischia, she meets M., an aesthetics professor from Paris with an oversized love of life. What they both assume will be a casual vacation tryst turns into a passionate, transatlantic love affair, as they rendezvous in London, Marrakech, Milan, the Aeolian Islands, and San Francisco.

In Forbidden Psychology 101, you’ll learn the forbidden, secret psychological techniques that will turn your life upside down, and there won’t be any obstacles preventing you from gaining the respect and freedom you want and deserve.

This audiobook is quite unlike any other. It applies ancient approaches to human types but draws them through to the present day in a vivid and surprisingly accurate way. Once you find yourself, it will become immediately apparent how different you are from other people, and what it is going to take to get along with them better in all walks of life. The Art of Reading People is nothing short of a cheat’s guide to getting on with humanity, and getting the best out of your time here on earth.

It's not unusual for Jess McCann to receive a frantic late-night call from one of her clients, asking for advice while out on a date. And every single girl knows the frustration of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time and wishing she could take it back and say something better. Well, now you can get it right the first time around with McCann's indispensable dating survival guide.