Psychology & Psychiatry

Asperger Syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that people with AS can and do have full and intimate relationships. Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples, the author tackles issues such as attraction, trust, communication, sex and intimacy, and parenting. Drawing on her extensive research and established career as a Relate counsellor, Maxine Aston has produced a much-needed analysis of intimate relationships where one adult has AS and this book is a must for all those with AS and their partners, as well as for friends, family and counsellors. more...

Price: $22.95

'Anger is a signal and one worth listening to', writes Dr. Harriet Lerner, in her renowned classic that has transformed the lives of millions of readers. While anger deserves our attention and respect, women still learn to silence our anger, to deny it entirely, or to vent it in a way that leaves us feeling helpless and powerless. In this engaging and eminently wise book, Dr. Lerner teaches women to identify the true sources of our anger and to use anger as a powerful vehicle for creating lasting change. more...

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Change your life using Wayne W. Dyer's astonishing Nine Spiritual Principles:. Are the decisions and actions in your life controlled by your ego?Do you have an ever-present need to defend yourself? See The First Principle. Do you inherently trust yourself and your decisions? Are you weighed down with troubles or unresolved issues in your life? See The Second Principle. Do you feel out of touch with your environment? Are your days more often out of synch than in? See The Third Principle. Do you have limits in your life that prevent you from making changes or achieving your highest goals? See The Fourth Principle. Do you love what you do, and do what you love, in life? Are you constrained by feelings of unworthiness? See The Fifth Principle. Is your day filled with high energy and the feeling that "everything is going my way"? Or do you experience frustration or anger? See The Sixth Principle. How would your life change after learning to attract what you want -- peace or love, job advancement or monetary fortune? See The Seventh Principle. Do you believe that the universe operates randomly? Are you impatient waiting for good things to happen? See The Eighth Principle. Do you complain, find fault or take for granted more than you appreciate your life? See The Ninth Principle. more...

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Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin?.; Why does recalling the Ten Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't possibly be caught?. . ; Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup?. . ; Why do we go back for second helpings at the unlimited buffet, even when our stomachs are already full?. . ; And how did we ever start spending $4.15 on a cup of coffee when, just a few years ago, we used to pay less than a dollar?. . . When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're in control. We think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we?. In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities. Not only do we make astonishingly simple mistakes every day, but we make the same types of mistakes, Ariely discovers. We consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. We fail to understand the profound effects of our emotions on what we want, and we overvalue what we already own. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable—making us predictably irrational. From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, Ariely explains how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. Predictably Irrational will change the way we interact with the world—one small decision at a time. more...

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Is someone at work making your life hell? Does a clash of personalities affect your work? The workplace is inhabited by a wide variety of people, and sometimes it can be difficult to get on with them and get on with your job as well. This practical guide will show you how to be aware of the actions of difficult people around you, and how to minimise their negative impact on your performance at work. more...

Price: $3.95