Men tend to express their anger differently than women do. Research shows men are often more violent and less willing to confront and deal with their emotions than women. Written by a psychologist wh
Now in a special 25th anniversary edition and filled with brilliant wisdom and insights, Beyond Boredom and Anxiety offers a timeless introduction to the concept of flow and the scientific basis behin
Black Swan: The Twelve Lessons of Abandonment Recovery is a self help tool, a supplement for personal growth. "Black Swan is a symbol for healing, a spirit guide for overcoming the woundedness of adan
The founder of Primal Therapy and author of The Primal Scream presents a unified theory of psychology and brain chemistry. Based on his long experience as a therapist and evidence from psychology a
A textbook for research students exploring visual psychophysics. Regan (York U., Toronto and Toronto U.) solves the problem of background by appending the necessary, and only the necessary, physics an
In this absorbing book, renowned psychologist Robert J. Sternberg presents a psychological approach to human relationships that reveals how and why people fall in and out of love. Fascinating reading for anyone who wants to learn more about love, Cupid's Arrow draws on fields ranging from history to cognitive science to folklore, offering a comprehensive account of love in its many forms. Grounded in Sternberg's own 'triangular theory', the book explores the many varieties of love as different combinations of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Using this theory as a focal point, Cupid's Arrow delivers an interesting perspective on the experience of love during the lifetime of the individual as well as a rich history of the conceptions of love throughout the ages.
Much has been learned about mood and temperament in recent years--yet until now, investigations into these domains have remained relatively distinct and disconnected. This groundbreaking volume presen
This solutions-oriented guide offers problem solving and behavior changing strategies for people working on their most intimate relationships. The book provides readers with: enhanced knowledge of the
Many of the ways in which we express and react to emotions make very little sense. From the tears that mark both the best and worst moments in our lives to the rages sparked by the most trivial of tra
Considers what emotions are, how they erupt, and how standard and moral emotions differ. These three lectures were delivered to the philosophy department at Yale in 1991, but are here revised and enla
During the past decade a diverse group of disciplines have simultaneously intensified their attention upon the scientific study of emotion. This proliferation of research on affective phenomena has be
Joost Elffers, co-creator of the best-selling Play with Your Food, has been hailed as the Picasso of Pumpkins, the Rodin of Rutabagas, and the Calder of Cabbages. In this amazing new picture book, he
She showed you the secrets of loving.??Now discover the secrets of living.Use the power of passion to live the life you've always wanted.Every day holds the promise to be wonderful. Every life has the
The feeling of love is a singular experience, plurally felt. Notables as diverse as George Sand, James Thurber, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Henri Matisse, and David Byrne share their thoughts on love'