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.
Prideâs Children is a captivating, contemporary story about love, regret, ambition, and obsession - with a glitzy backdrop. Closer examination reveals a textured and soul-searching novel that serves as a poignant reminder that we are defined by our choices - and their consequences. The treatment of an enigmatic and life-alteringâŚ
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.
Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?
by
Joy Loverde,
Everything you need to know to plan for your own safe, financially secure, healthy, and happy old age.
For those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to helpâŚ
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!
Always Orchid is the moving, award-winning finale to the Goodbye Orchid series that Glamour Magazine called "a modern, important take on the power of love." With themes of identity, disability, and the redemptive power of love, Always Orchid is perfect for fans of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by GabrielleâŚ
Taiwanese-Language Cinema
by
Chris Berry (editor),
This is the first anthology in English about a long-neglected but now rediscovered cinema phenomenon in Taiwan, Taiwanese-language cinema (a.k.a. Taiyupian).
Taiyupian was a substantial commercial film industry that produced over 1,000 films between the 1950sâ1970s in Taiwan. Once the industry declined, they were quickly forgotten for many yearsâŚ