In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different?

"Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you're striving for secure, happy attachments with more than one partner? Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy. Using her Nested Model of attachment and trauma, she expands our understanding of how these...

"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere-and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...

A snappy book of simple conversational swaps that reveals how to talk so everyone will listen Words matter. They can inform, soothe, sting, reverberate, and leave scars. And the wrong words can turn off-literally-the listener, transforming what should be an exchange of information, feelings, and ideas into dead air time. So many of our dialogues with others are like scripts-we say the same things, ask the same questions, react in the same ways,...

"An empowering guide to reclaiming inner peace in a world of overwhelm"--

"It's a truth universally acknowledged that terrible apologies are the worst. We've all been on the receiving end, and oh, how they make us seethe. Horrible public apologies-excuse-laden, victim blame-y, weaselly statements-often go viral instantaneously, whether they're from a celebrity, a politician, or a blogger. We all recognize bad apologies when we hear them. So why is it so hard to apologize well? How can we do better? How could they do better?...

The moment you take control of your stories, you take control of your business and your life. You keep hearing how story is the latest-and-greatest business tool, and that storytelling can do everything-from helping leaders better communicate to motivating sales teams and winning customers away from competitors. But what stories do you need to tell? And how do you tell them? In Stories That Stick, Kindra Hall, professional storyteller and...

Public Speaking Laws of Success outlines the laws of public speaking in an engaging and compelling manner and is a reminder of key points that are easy to remember, are actionable, and are applicable. In a business and career context, public speaking can help people's perception of the individual, their career prospects, and open the door to various opportunities. Public Speaking Laws of Success is for every person, who is speaking in public, putting...

"From the Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, Ask for More shows that by asking better questions, you get better answers-and better results from any negotiation"--

“Over a decade after its publication, one book on dating has people firmly in its grip.”
—The New York Times

We already rely on science to tell us what to eat, when to exercise, and how long to sleep. Why not use science to help us improve our relationships? In this revolutionary book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller scientifically explain why some people...