Iâm a South African author and avid miner of trivia nuggets. Psychology has always fascinated me and for the past decade, Iâve been lucky enough to make a living writing about the odd and the puzzling, most notably at Listverse.com. I love sharing the most jaw-dropping facts about the human mind, plainly to change the notion that psychology is a dry academic topic. I hope youâll enjoy the books Iâve suggested - there is something for everyone; from fiction, trivia, and well-being, to a book that puts Batman on the therapy couch!
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How to Kill an Earworm: And 500+ Other Psychology Facts You Need to Know
I chose this book for a trip because itâs compact (easy to pack) and brimming with psychology facts.
Instead of staring at the planeâs ceiling for hours, I disappeared into a fun refresher course on the core ideas of psychology. Itâs a great read for anyone who wants to brush up on their foundational concepts in a way that feels natural and entertaining.
Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and experiments of psychology into tedious discourse that even Freud would want to repress. Psych 101 cuts out the boring details and statistics, and instead, gives you a lesson in psychology that keeps you engaged - and your synapses firing.
From personality quizzes and the Rorschach Blot Test to B.F. Skinner and the stages of development, this primer for human behavior is packed with hundreds of entertaining psychology basics and quizzes you can't get anywhere else.
So whether you're looking to unravel the intricaciesâŚ
What sets this book apart from others on the topic is that the author doesnât drown you in background information.
She focuses on practical steps which even helped a lazy individual like myself (a natural hygge person?) to stick to habits that consistently bring more joy and positivity into my life.
The âDanish cozinessâ philosophy is fast becoming the new âFrench livingâ in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. There are countless viral articles comparing the happiness levels of Americans versus Danes. Their homes are more homey; their people are more cheerful. Itâs an attitude that defies definition, but there is a name for this slow-moving, stress-free mindset: hygge (pronounced âhoo-gaâ). Hygge values the idea of cherishing yourself: candlelight, bakeries, and dinner with friends; a celebration of experiences over possessions, as well as being kind to yourself and treasuring a sense of community.
In the first century, Romeâs celebrated love poet Ovid finds himself in exile, courtesy of an irate Emperor, in the far-flung town of Tomis. Appalled at being banished to a barbarous region at the very edge of the Empire, Ovid soon discovers that he has a far more urgent -âŚ
As a hardcore fan of psychological thrillers, Iâm familiar with all the recurring themes of this genre. But this book was a surprise.
Masterfully written, the author took to my nerves with pliers and kept me hooked with great twists and suspense-craft. I definitely recommend Paper Ghosts to well-read thriller fans who want something fresh and most of all; an unforgettable plot.
On some evenings, I like to curl up in bed with a brain-squeezing puzzle.
What I appreciated about this activity book are the various game genres and degrees of difficulty. This allowed me to select a puzzle based on my interest and focus level of the moment.
Overall, itâs a hearty collection of challenges for anyone who loves getting lost in riddles, mazes, and numbers.
Mensa is a huge international organization with hundreds of thousands of members worldwide; it is the oldest and largest High-IQ society, and very well-respected.
We have the exclusive right to publish these books with American Mensa. Each of our books will be branded with Mensa's name and logo, and they will help promote the books.
This new series will be upbeat, fun, and more attractive than older Mensa publications, along the lines of Mental Floss' series.
The idea of analyzing Batman's mind as if he were a real person intrigued me enough to get this book.
I expected a tongue-in-cheek read but it turned out to be a stunningly well-researched piece of work. What surprised me, even more, was how much I learned about psychology as the author dove deeply into the minds of Batman, his enemies, and his fans.
Discover why you were always afraid of a monster under your childhood bed and how to recognize âmoonwalking,â a little-known form of gaslighting. Covering six branches of psychology, this book is packed with hundreds of unusual facts guaranteed to give you a new perspective on your own mind through entertaining trivia and challenging quiz questions!
Dream It, Design It, Live It will empower you to create more happiness, abundance, and fulfillment while honoring your values for self-care, life-work balance, and living your truth.
Diana Drake Long is recognized as one of the world's master coaches, and her Dream It, Design It, Live It system givesâŚ
Looking for clean romantic suspense with spiritual undertones?
Look no further than the Acts of Valor series by Rebecca Hartt. With thousands of reviews and 4.7-5.0 stars per book, this 6-book series is a must-read for readers searching for memorable, well-told stories by an award-winning author.