Psychology: emotions

Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker

Through a compilation of original articles, the Handbook of Jealousy offers an integrated portrait of the emerging areas of research into the nature of jealousy and a forum for discussing the implications of the findings for theories of emotional and socio-cognitive development.

Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker

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Neuroscientist Dean Burnett dives into the squishy science and bubbly feelings of what happiness meansThe pursuit of happiness is one of the most common and enduring quests of human life.

A triumphant story of a woman coming to terms with the loss of her mother and an inspiring, though haunting, testament to the endurance of the human spirit.

Companies have excelled by treating customers as "e;markets of one"e;-offering them personalized buying experiences.

The sociology of emotions has recently undergone a renaissance, raising new questions for the social sciences: How should we define and study emotions?

The sociology of emotions has recently undergone a renaissance, raising new questions for the social sciences: How should we define and study emotions?

Popular wisdom might suggest that jealousy is an inevitable outcome of non-monogamous relationships.

Popular wisdom might suggest that jealousy is an inevitable outcome of non-monogamous relationships.

The 1990s and 2000s were especially difficult decades for government–public sector union relations in Canada.

The 1990s and 2000s were especially difficult decades for government–public sector union relations in Canada.

Written by a team of highly experienced and successful executive leadership consultants, this book offers 10 data-driven insights regarding leadership effectiveness, accompanied by practical and easy-to-implement recommendations that directly serve the development of leadership ability.

The Insightful Leader is the secret formula for claiming your best leadership and using it to achieve unlimited success.

Is my daughter telling me the truth about where she was last night?

There comes a time in every woman's life when she must acknowledge the obvious: She can't change her man.

Moving beyond mere toleranceUs-versus-them is the costly mind-set in which organizations, communities, and whole nations too often find themselves trapped.

Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillmentAt their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist Paul Ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions.

A "e;remarkable"e; and revealing account of one woman's finances-and how women's thoughts and feelings about money can wreak havoc on their lives (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

The guide to making human nature work with you and not against you by increasing job enjoyment and producing extraordinary results.

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HR professionals have made major strides toward becoming strategic partners.

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Companies have excelled by treating customers as "e;markets of one"e;-offering them personalized buying experiences.

Most managers assume that surviving, especially in recessions, requires slashing wages, benefits, and other workforce expenses.

The Pocket Mentor series offers immediate solutions to the challenges managers face on the job every day.

Harvard Business Essentials are comprehensive, solution-oriented paperbacks for business readers of all levels of experience.

Todays competitive workplace demands that managers evaluate employee performance, and provide coaching.

While no one likes to be the bearer of bad news, managers are sometimes faced with the difficult task of having to dismiss an employee.

How do you find hope in hard times?

Drawing on many years' experience in practice, teaching and research, Mark Rivett and Eddy Street present philosophical, sociological and empirical views of family therapy.

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`Anybody with the slightest interest in brief therapy should read this book.

This book introduces a comprehensive and integrative collection of psychological intergroup interventions.

A whip-smart, dark comedy for fans of Sally Rooney, Fleabag and My Year of Rest and Relaxation'Janet is my soulmate' LUCY MANGAN'Surprising and irreverent' NEW YORK TIMES***If there was a pill that promised happiness.

'Fearne Cotton and Frankie Bridge have encouraged fans to open up about their mental health issues in inspirational social media posts' HelloThis book is about taming the bad inner voice - the one that has the power to overthrow gut instinct and talk us out of new adventures.

We all keep secrets.

THE FOLLOW UP TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HAPPY: FINDING JOY IN EVERY DAY AND LETTING GO OF PERFECT'Calm for me is less about thought and much more about feeling.

For more than 100 years, scientists have denied that animals experience emotions, yet this remarkable and groundbreaking book proves what animal-lovers have known to be true: wolves, tigers, giraffes, elephants and many other creatures exhibit all kinds of feelings - hope, fear, shame, love, compassion.

This book explores the meaning of love and intimacy from a variety of perspectives, specifically philosophical, psychological and cultural.

Why corporate stars often lose their luster after changing jobsIt is taken for granted in the knowledge economy that companies must employ the most talented performers to compete and succeed.