The following work is devoted to an account of the characteristics of crowds. Organized crowds have always played an important part in the life of peoples, but this part has never been of such moment as at present. The substitution of the unconscious action of crowds for the conscious activity of individuals is one of the principal characteristics of the present age. Crowds, doubtless, are always unconscious, but this very unconsciousness is perhaps

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See how psychology can be applied to real-life situations from the workplace to the sports field. Tap into the workings of the human mind, find out what can go wrong with it, and learn about the many therapies and treatments now available. With clear, easy-to-understand graphics.

Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers--and why they often go wrong. How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to each other that...

"A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of the practices that lead to great success are the same. In Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg, a former McKinsey and Company consultant and writer who covers health and the science of human performance, and Steve Magness, a performance...

Napoleon Hill wrote this book in 1938, just after publication of his all-time bestseller, "Think and Grow Rich." This powerful tale has never been published, considered too controversial by his family and friends. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience, this book is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.

Mindfulness-focusing on the present moment while accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations-is growing in popularity. You can find apps, online courses, and articles on the subject. Businesses like Google are incorporating the practice at work, resulting in lower stress levels, less frustration, fewer sick days, and less burnout. Health centers at universities are getting in on the act too, helping overly stressed students find relief....

"Todos queremos encontrar el amor, mantener una relación o superar un fracaso amoroso, hemos escuchado muchas veces que el amor propio es importantísimo y que, sin amarnos primero a nosotros, no podemos amar a nadie más... pero nadie nos ha dicho cómo lograr que ese amor propio crezca, tampoco nos dicen cómo evitar que un amor a punto de fracasar sobreviva o cómo salirnos de un patrón de relaciones tóxicas. Karla Lara nos acompaña en este...

In this thoughtful treatise spurred by the 2015 death of African-American academic Sandra Bland in jail after a traffic stop, New Yorker writer Gladwell (The Tipping Point) aims to figure out the strategies people use to assess strangers-to "analyze, critique them, figure out where they came from, figure out how to fix them," in other words: to understand how to balance trust and safety. He uses a variety of examples from history and recent headlines...

Having spent the past two decades helping Fortune 500 brands and leaders embrace the changes they'd rather fight or ignore, Michael McQueen understands what it takes to change even the most stubborn minds. But persuading others is getting harder and harder. In our ideology-driven and polarized age, certainty has taken the place of curiosity and open-mindedness has given way to obstinance. Drawing on the latest discoveries in disciplines ranging from...

Do you ever find yourself wondering about the answers to these essential life questions? • Who am I? • What do I want from my life? • How do I break through the barriers and start taking steps in the direction of my dreams? Phyllis Lundy believes you already have those answers waiting inside you. Written from her unique perspective as a career coach, professional development specialist, and workshop facilitator, this book helps you turn the...