Human Development

The Happy Human Playbook is expertly designed with scientifically-backed methods to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and lead a happier, healthier and more balanced life.

O Pai-Nosso é uma das orações mais recitadas em todo o mundo, mas poucas pessoas compreendem a profundidade das mensagens que ela traz. Com a intenção de desvendar os segredos ocultos nas palavras de Jesus e de revelar o poder transformador dessa prece, Augusto Cury escreveu a coleção Os segredos do Pai-Nosso. Embora os dois audiolivros se complementem, eles podem ser ouvidos de forma independente, pois abordam temas distintos: o primeiro estuda as características de Deus e o segundo, A sabedoria nossa de cada dia, trata da personalidade humana, seus dilemas e conflitos.

The last five years have seen dramatic and fundamental changes in whistleblower procedures for organizations. Prompted by a spate of important public disclosures, organizations are now mandated by law to implement effective arrangements enabling employees to speak up about perceived wrongdoing. Currently few resources exist to help with this. To help fill the gap, The Whistleblowing Guide examines the opportunities and challenges associated with different types of whistleblowing and speak-up arrangements, making recommendations based on best practices you can trust.

Shyness is a pervasive human trait: even most extroverts know what it is like to stand tongue-tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group or flush with embarrassment at being the unwelcome center of attention. And yet the cultural history of shyness has remained largely unwritten - until now. With incisiveness, passion, and humor, Joe Moran offers an eclectic and original exploration of what it means to be a "shrinking violet".

Dan Schawbel guides the next generation of leaders to create a workplace where teammates feel genuinely connected, engaged, and empowered to grow strong interpersonal skills rather than relying on technology. Based on Schawbel's exclusive research studies - featuring the perspectives of more than 2,000 managers and employees across different age groups and from the US, UK, China, India, Brazil, and other countries - Back to Human reveals why electronic and virtual communication, though useful, actually contributes to a stronger sense of isolation at work than ever before.

Are you curious about the mysterious phenomena we call creativity? Ever wonder how some people seem to have an endless reservoir of innovative ideas, while others struggle? “The Creative Code: Unlocking the Science Behind Human Innovation” uncovers the secrets, the science, and the stories behind human creativity, guiding you through the intricate maze of the mind where ideas are born.

What is the best way to think about the world? How often do we consider how our own thinking might impact the way we approach our daily decisions? Could it help or hinder our relationships, our careers, or even our health? As acclaimed mathematician David Sumpter shows, thinking about thinking is something we rarely do, yet it is something science questions all the time. He has spent decades studying what we could all learn from the mindsets of scientists, and Four Ways of Thinking is the result.

This anthology of interdisciplinary writings looks at the integration of mind, body, and spirit as it plays out in the workplace—whether in birth coaching, teaching parents, assisting the terminally ill, or working in the military, the classroom, or the corporation. These essays reveal what gets in the way of our humanity in the work world and how to rediscover that humanity.

Human nature hasn't changed since our ancestors were living in caves--so why are great relationships, success, and basic happiness so elusive? You can embrace the past, or you can move boldly towards a more joyful life. Bob and Shaye's book offers the perspective of moving past both nature and nurture to discover a happier life. In listening to this book, you'll learn the language, perspective, and behaviors that, when put into practice, will help you find happiness in your own life, meaningful success, and better relationships with those you value most.

My deepest wish is that listening to this audiobook will inspire you to take a look at your human experience and see it for the beautiful, painful blessing that it is. Whether you face illness and pain or you want to build a scalable business, you have the power to do it, no matter what life throws at you, by doing it in your perfectly imperfect way, with your perfectly imperfect body and mind.

Even though hypnosis has actually been around for thousands of years, scientists and medical experts around the world have recently begun to explore its use and benefits with renewed interest. And their findings are incredible. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy have been repeatedly proven effective by professionals in the treatment of an array of medical conditions—both physical and mental. From overcoming addiction and managing stress and anxiety, to minimizing physical discomfort such as nausea and pain, the benefits of this powerful practice are undeniable.

Action is a book about sex that people won't feel embarrassed about owning. There are absolutely zero provocatively shaped fruit on the cover, for one. In Action, Amy Rose Spiegel exhorts you to trust yourself and be respectful of others - and to have the best possible time doing the things you search for on the Internet, except in reality. The book covers consent, safety, group sex, gender, and the best breakfast to make for a one-night stand.

Teaching has never been easy, but these days, it seems to keep getting harder. As the pressure builds, many educators are calling it quits on a profession that once felt like a calling. Planning to Stay offers a hopeful alternative.

Las claves de una pareja exitosa: confianza, comunicación y satisfacción. Aunque nos han contado (y nos hemos creído) que el amor es eterno y que, como los protagonistas de los cuentos, "viviremos felices y comeremos perdices", lo cierto es que las relaciones de pareja son como todos los vínculos humanos: lazos que es necesario cuidar y no mitificar. La invención del amor romántico y las intensas emociones que sentimos al enamorarnos nos generan expectativas irreales que dificultan que podamos vivir las relaciones de pareja de forma sana y satisfactoria.

Have you ever been talking with someone and had your thoughts or feelings drastically changed within just a few minutes? Maybe you walked away wondering what happened? How did a short conversation have such a powerful effect on you? Maybe you've been on the other side and influenced someone else's thoughts or opinions in a massive way. If so, you've had a glimpse into the realm of real influence. This is a skill that you can master and learn. You can also learn to protect yourself from people who are trying to use dark influence on you.

From your head to your feet, your body is communicating something out to the world, whether you know it or not. Sometimes this is helpful, but sometimes you don’t want to reveal all of your cards. You may be unintentionally communicating something to the world that is hindering you from success, whether at work, with friends, or with your love life. By becoming aware of body language, you can learn how to present yourself better to get what you want and figure out what others are thinking and feeling to better work with them.

As we notice the ways we need to grow and change, NLP helps us master ourselves before teaching us how to master the communications skills we need to be effective with others. The benefits of knowing and using NLP have been around since the 1970s, and today companies and professionals around the world use it to boost their team’s interpersonal and individual success. By using NLP, whether you’re in the boardroom or the living room, you can learn how to quickly improve yourself and influence others for the better!

This highly enjoyable career development book reveals dynamic aspects of the workplace that are hidden to many, ignored by others - factors that can make or break careers.

In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have cast new light on human development and given colleges new possibilities for helping students acquire skills and qualities that will enhance their lives and increase their contributions to society. In this landmark book, Derek Bok explores how colleges can reap the benefits of these discoveries and create a more robust undergraduate curriculum for the 21st century.

When we think of evolution, we believe that nature is making us better, adding traits to our gene pool that will ease our survival and make our lives more practical. However, evolution didn't concern itself with our mental wellbeing nor our happiness.