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In the compelling popular science tradition of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel, a groundbreaking and eye-opening exploration that applies evolutionary science to provide a new perspective on human psychology, revealing how major challenges from our past have shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being.
The most fundamental aspects of our lives-from leadership and innovation to aggression and happiness-were permanently altered by the...
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In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural...
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Three particular themes are basic to this study. First, that the human race and its environment are involved in a slowly progressive process of revelation and understanding of its inherent features, and that we are all participating in this ongoing evolutionary cycle. Second, and closely related to the first tenet, man is not separable from his environment. We all share in this cyclic development. Third, that our egoic structures, with the data and...
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Journalist, novelist, music critic, pianist, sportsman - it has taken Fraser Beath McEwing the experience of a lifetime to answer this question: What is it that directs all living creatures to behave the way they do? He calls it Mind Architecture, and it adds another chapter in the ongoing quest to understand evolution.
Where did this information come from? That's a story in itself, something that is innate in all of us, yet not widely understood...
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Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian era. Spencer developed an all-embracing conception of evolution as the progressive development of the physical world, biological organisms, the human mind, and human culture and societies. As a polymath, he contributed to a wide range of subjects, including ethics, religion, anthropology, economics,...
6) Raising Smart Children: A Mindful Guide on Proactive Parenting to Raise Kind, Happy and Successful
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Book description: Parenting has never been more complex than ever, and there has been growing awareness of the importance of mental health for parents and children. Children's sense of self-worth has become dependent on their achievements, leading to stress, anxiety and depression. New research findings suggest that students enrolled in "high-achieving schools," renowned for their strong and extensive extracurricular and academic offerings, and a...
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Robert Ornstein and Paul Ehrlich explain that we are causing our own problems because we have created a world where our basic mental functions are no longer suitable. We evolved over a period of millions of years to survive in small tribal families on the wild grassy plains of East Africa. Now the way we live has nothing to do with that time and place, but the mental tools that were, developed to survive on the savanna have remained unchanged. These...
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First published in 1871, "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" is a book by English naturalist Charles Darwin. In this volume, Darwin attempts to marry the theories of human evolution with evolutionary theory, exploring evolutionary ethics, evolutionary psychology, differences between sexes, differences between human races, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society. Contents include: "Principles Of Sexual Selection",...
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Welcome to the Church of the Serpent. The universe is the Tree of Knowledge. At the top of the tree is the Golden Bough with which we attain Golden Knowledge, the Apex Knowledge of the cosmos. So, we must climb. All the way to the highest consciousness. The Church of the Serpent is devoted to knowledge – ultimate knowledge, the knowledge of existence itself. We must have Absolute Knowledge. Nothing else will suffice. Completion, or nothing. From...
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Cheating on your husband—Or want to? Then cheating on your man never got so easy! Professionally trained Psychologist Arzu Elemek guides you, leads you, even coaches you on the perfect way to having your fun on the side and getting away with it—A step-by-step guide to having your cake and eating it. Brilliant!
Are you feeling the urge to stray but worried your guy might catch you red-handed and world war 3 erupts? Don't worry! Professionally...
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Do you want to know how our biology can impact our behaviour?
Have you any wondered the importance of sleep and the meaning of dreams? Do you want to learn how and why we experience the senses we do? If the answer is yes to any of these questions and more, then this is the book for you as you'll learn a lot of great information about biological psychology and how our biology impacts our behaviour. All explained in an interesting and easy-to-understand...
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"Emotional Harmony: Navigate to Inner Welle-being" is an enlightening guide for those seeking to deepen their understanding and mastery of emotions. This comprehensive book is ideal for young adults navigating the complexities of emotional well-being in today's fast-paced world. It delves into the essence of recognizing, accepting, and managing emotions through various practical techniques like deep breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Key topics...
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"An evolutionary case for the existence of free will. Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions. As we probe ever deeper into the mechanics of decision making, many conclude that agency-or free will-is an illusion. In Free Agents, leading neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell presents a wealth of evidence to the contrary, arguing that we are not mere machines...
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Regarded as a classic when it was first published in 1984, Depression: From Psychology to Brain State provides historical insight into some of the origins of the evolutionary and biopsychosocial approaches behind compassion focused therapy. It highlights how the many textures of depressed brain states can be understood as a result of interacting with multiple biological psychological social processes. Consequently, to understand and treat depression...
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Genes and Family Dynamics is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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You care about the greater good, but you want to define it for yourself. What if you disagree with the politically correct view?
You fear ridicule, shunning and attack, so you tell yourself it's not worth it and find a way to conform. Until one day, you can't.
I was politically correct until the day I heard myself lie about a simple fact because the truth didn't sound progressive. I froze— in the middle of a lecture to 150 students. Enough! I decided...
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Es difícil concebir una imagen de la psicología contemporánea sin incluir en un lugar relevante la personalidad y obra de Jean Piaget. Su aporte en el terreno de la psicología evolutiva es de capital importancia, no solo en el propio campo de su especialidad, sino también en el de la educación. En este sentido, la obra de Piaget ha abierto insospechables caminos a la psicología infantil moderna.
Consciente de todo esto, Rafael E. Lopez-Corvo,...
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Overview of Evolution and Genes in Psychology is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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Peter Bluckert is a writer and pioneer in leadership development coaching and facilitation. Working from a Gestalt perspective, he continues to craft a new and radical approach to vertical development practice. In this short book, Peter includes extended chapters on Coaching from a Vertical Lens and Coaching Executive Leadership Teams and also presents...
• The rationale for vertical development in the workplace
• The optimal workplace conditions...
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Peter Bluckert is a writer and pioneer in leadership development coaching and facilitation. Working from a Gestalt approach and methodology, he is shaping a new and radical approach to vertical development practice.
In this short book in the Expand the Possible series entitled A comprehensive guide to vertical development, Peter synthesises a body of profound theory in an accessible and clear way and...
• Presents a solid, reliable introduction...
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