Hardly any addictive behavior is growing as rapidly in modern Western society as consumer addiction.No surprise—because it is economically intended, even required. And that is exactly what makes it so dangerous. The consequences of consumer addiction (and its variation, luxury addiction) can be devastating—both economically and socially.This book examines consumer addiction from both an economic and psychological perspective. It highlights causes, symptoms, and individual r...

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, this book poses the crucial psychological questions:How does AI influence our thinking, our perception, and our relationships?What does the interplay between humans and machines do to our psyche?And can machines ever imitate—or even surpass—human emotions, creativity, or morality?The book explores the psychological mec...

The catchy pop song "Lemon Tree" was a global hit for the German band Fools Garden in the mid-90s. For singer and songwriter Peter Freudenthaler, born in 1963, the song opened the door to the international music world and a career that he could never have dreamed of. In his autobiography, he takes us on this journey with him: From his sheltered childhood and youth in Pforzheim and his beginnings in a school band to the origins of "Lemon Tree", from his sudden success as a pop star and char...

The Mind Economy redefines how we understand the mind—treating it as an economic system in which memory is a central and valuable resource. Integrating perspectives from psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and economics, Professor Oliver Hoffmann introduces a groundbreaking framework for thinking about cognition, identity, and self-development. At the heart of the book lies the idea that memory, narration, and imagination are dynamic, exchangeable forces that structure our inner world an...

Free from Consumption Compulsions – A Guide to a More Conscious LifeIn a world where consumption is omnipresent, we often become unnoticed prisoners of our buying habits. Rethinking Consumption is a practical guide for anyone who wants to question, understand, and sustainably change their consumption behavior. The book provides a clear overview of the mechanisms behind consumption and luxury addiction, from psychological causes to societal influences....

Revised for the twenty-fifth anniversary of its publication, Alfie Kohn's landmark challenge to carrot-and-stick psychology features updated reflections and research in a major new afterword by the author.Our basic strategy for raising children, teaching students, and managing workers can be summed up in six words: Do this and you’ll get that. We dangle goodies (from candy bars to sales commissions) in front of people in the same way that we train the family pet.

A user’s guide to navigating the intricate, often contradictory relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligenceArtificial intelligence will shape our future in unforeseen ways, and it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that it could someday dictate the terms of our very existence. But the fact is, the more that AI can do, the more it underscores the irreplaceable qualities of human creativity, empathy, and moral reasoning. This is one of ...

The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and New York Times bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush....

Viktor Frankl is known to millions as the author of Man's Search for Meaning, his harrowing Holocaust memoir. In this book, he goes more deeply into the ways of thinking that enabled him to survive imprisonment in a concentration camp and to find meaning in life in spite of all the odds. Here, he expands upon his groundbreaking ideas and searches for answers about life, death, faith and suffering. Believing that there is much more to our existence than meets the eye, he says: 'No ...

Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within your coaching practiceWritten by Robert Biswas-Diener, a respected researcher, psychologist, life and organizational coach, and expert in positive psychology, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching presents a wide range of practical interventions and tools you can put to use right away in your coaching practice.Each intervention is clearly outlined and, where appropriate, illustrat...

A psychologist explores how materialism and consumerism undermine our quality of life—and offers ideas for how we can change.In The High Price of Materialism, Tim Kasser offers a scientific explanation of how our contemporary culture of consumerism and materialism affects our everyday happiness and psychological health. Other writers have shown that once we have sufficient food, shelter, and clothing, further material gains do little to improve our well-be...

*The Sunday Times Bestseller*The brand new memoir from James Acaster: cult comedian, bestselling author of Classic Scrapes, undercover cop, receiver of cabbages.PERFECT SOUND WHATEVER is a love letter to the healing power of music, and how one man's obsessive quest saw him defeat the bullshit of one year with the beauty of another. Because that one man is James Acaster, it also includes tales of befouling himself in a Los Angeles s...