Secondhand Popular Psychology Books

Rip up this book and unleash your hidden potential Most self-help books encourage you to think differently; to think yourself thin, imagine a richer self or to visualize the perfect...

Superheroes don't start from glorious beginnings. Their origins are almost always marked by traumatic events that leave them helpless and scared. Batman witnessed his parents' murder. Superman was sent away...

You might not suspect it, but we are currently living through a revolution in scientific knowledge. What we know about the human brain's workings and about the earliest history of...

*The Sunday Times bestseller*'Reading this book made me feel more normal about the things I feel sometimes... It's a great book; however you're feeling, it'll help' - Ed SheeranIt's OK...

The application of systemic ideas and principles in working with people with intellectual disabilities, their families and their service systems, has grown over the last decade in the UK. This...

If you have ever attempted to swallow a mattress or have forgotten to remove clothes before ironing them then this book will become a vital survival tool. For the rest...

The follow up to James Smith's international number one bestseller, Not a Diet Book. Do you love your job? Does your future excite you? Are your relationships working for you?...

One of the UK's best-loved psychotherapists reveals the blind spots that are clouding our judgement and affecting our relationships, and shares the tools to overcome themHave you ever had a...

Practical, playful and spiritually sound, Zen and the Art of Falling in Love draws upon a range of spiritual traditions - from Christianity to Buddhism - to reveal how we...

What can the study of young monkeys and apes tell us about the minds of young humans? In this fascinating introduction to the study of primate minds, Juan Carlos Gomez...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLERIf you're reading this, then we have something in common .... Whether it's a love of getting crafty, meticulously organising or making fun-shaped snacks!I find...

Concept-based therapeutic communities emerged out of the informal group meetings of Charles Dederich and a number of former Alcoholics Anonymous members in California in the late 1950s. The model was...

Open this book anywhere and start reading The Secrets of Life. Thoughts and ideas in this book are from Stuart Wilde's bestselling books and unpublished writings, and form the basis...

Over recent years information technology has become an increasingly important part of counselling and psychotherapy. This innovative and broad-ranging text, with contributions from internationally leading figures, provides an up-to-the-minute, precise...

Discovering your true vocation Many of us are dissatisfied with our chosen work. It may make financial ends meet, but it is not helping us feel fulfilled. This book can...

Simple, calming mindfulness exercises for busy modern living.In today's busy world, finding physical and mental space for peace and calm amidst the competing demands of work, family and friends can...

'I LOVED it!' Claudia Winkleman on Twitter'This book couldn't be more needed right now!' Nigella Lawson on Twitter______________When was the last time that reading the news made you feel good?...

Today we are faced with a 24/7 world of high-speed communication, keen workplace competition and information overload. Trying to juggle seemingly conflicting demands can be bewildering and stressful. However, with...

Discover the keys to a life of success, fulfilment, wholeness and plentyMany of us live in a mindset of lack and limitation, focusing on the things we don't have. Too...

NEW EDITION - COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW CHAPTERS ADDED. The Second Half of Your Life is a groundbreaking book which offers advice and answers to women in the...

NEW EDITION - COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW CHAPTERS ADDED. The Second Half of Your Life is a groundbreaking book which offers advice and answers to women in the...

"boyd's new book is layered and smart . . . It's Complicated will update your mind."-Alissa Quart, New York Times Book Review "A fascinating, well-researched and (mostly) reassuring look at...

'.. the most authoritative and sophisticated textbook on the penal system of England and Wales. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the causes, character and consequences...

Why do people lie, and how can lies be detected? There is now a substantial psychological literature relating to these fundamental questions, and this book reviews the relevant knowledge in...

An introductory account of the concept of class stratification, of contemporary approaches to the study of class, and of current debates about its role in the study of society. Definitions...

Accessible to anyone of any faith or background, The Passion Test takes readers on a journey to experience the transformation that occurs when they determine what really matters most to...

There's nothing wrong with being shy. But if shyness or social anxiety keeps you from building meaningful relationships with others, advancing in your education or career, or simply living your...

This brilliantly accessible diet book explains how you can use simple steps in your nutrition to manage any mood disorder. Each chapter explains how to use diet to combat the...

Written by two experts in the field, Business Law provides practical, up-to-date coverage of company, partnership, taxation, and insolvency law, plus all relevant aspects of EU law. The manual provides...