Calling for a new men’s movement, a noted psychotherapist examines the critical role close male friendships play in helping men lead happy, healthy lives.For much of the past century, men have operated under the rules of Male Code, a rigid set of guidelines that equate masculinity with stoicism, silence, and strength. As men’s roles have changed over the past few decades, this lingering pressure to hide their emotions has wreaked havoc on men’s lives. Lacking the a...

Paul Ekman’s classic book on reading faces and body language provides the science for highly anticipated Fox TV series Lie to Me.Paul Ekman is a renowned expert in emotions research and nonverbal communication. In Telling Lies, he describes how our language, facial expressions, and the way we hold our bodies can be read to tell whether we are being honest or not. Fox TV has created a series inspired by Ekman’s work starring Tim Roth, of Reservoir Dogs and...

Lorcan Dillon was seven years old when his mother, Jayne, first heard him say 'I love you.' The words were not directed at her, but at Jessi-cat, the family pet. Lorcan suffers from autism and selective mutism, a condition that renders him unable to speak in certain situations, unable to express emotions or enjoy hugs and he has never told anyone he loves them. This all began to change with the arrival of a kitten named Jessi-cat.Jessi-cat is the stirring tale of how the a...

This book provides a theoretical framework and a practical model of intervention for distressed couples whose relationships are affected by the echoes of trauma. Combining attachment theory, trauma research, and emotionally focused therapeutic techniques, Susan M. Johnson guides the clinician in modifying the interactional patterns that maintain traumatic stress and fostering positive, healing relationships among survivors and their partners. In-depth case material brings to life the proce...

'By their fruits ye shall know them, not by their roots.' The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902) is William James's classic survey of religious belief in its most personal, and often its most heterodox, aspects. Asking questions such as how we define evil to ourselves, the difference between a healthy and a divided mind, the value of saintly behaviour, and what animates and characterizes the mental landscape of sudden conversion, James's masterpiece stands a...

Seeing your child suffer in any way is a harrowing experience for any parent. Mental illness in children can be particularly draining due to the mystery surrounding it, and the issue of diagnosis at such a tender age. Depression and Your Child gives parents and caregivers a uniquely textured understanding of pediatric depression, its causes, its symptoms, and its treatments. Serani weaves her own personal experiences of being a depressed child along with her clinical experiences as a psych...

Online dating sites reveals the real secrets behind online dating sites, online dating services, online dating tips, online dating success, online dating for senior citizens, online dating for dummies and more.

**'Wise and kind' - Sali Hughes'Every young teen needs this book' - Nadia Sawalha'Brilliant, accessible, sensitive and funny' - Emily Maitlis'Funny, kind and wise' - Daisy Buchanan----**Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? This book is for you!Knowledge is power! All the information you need is here, plus advice, wisdom and lots of questions from girls li...

What did you want to be when you grew up? Encounters 5 contains the story, Que Sera, Sera, a humorous peek at a girl's childhood dreams. It is a baby boomer looking back at her life, educational for the non boomers and nostalgic for the rest of us. The story begins in Iowa, 1952 and ends, like many of us in Florida, 2015.

Does empathy help us to be moral? The author argues that empathy is often instrumental to meeting the demands of morality as defined by various ethical theories. This multi-faceted work links psychological research on empathy with ethical theory and contemporary trends in moral education.

Welcome to a captivating exploration of love, connection, and the ever-evolving landscape of modern courtship. In this book, we embark on a journey that transcends generations, delving into the intricacies of dating dynamics for individuals of all ages. Whether you find yourself in the exhilarating bloom of youth or the seasoned wisdom of age, the pages that follow are a compass for navigating the diverse and dynamic world of contemporary courtship.As we investigate the intricacies of mode...

For best friends, Olivia and Bethany, life looks a whole lot better on the other side of the picket fence.Olivia had the big Italian wedding - a boisterous bash including her pizza shop owner parents, her superstitious Nonna, her three rowdy brothers, one quirky photographer's assistant and her high school sweetheart groom. Now, in her mid-thirties, Olivia lives in a cute suburban home with her husband and three children. Yet she longs for a life beyond the threshold of her front d...