The result of over 20 years of research by this renowned psychologist, the book articulates comprehensively Bandura's theory that believing one can achieve what one sets out to do results in a healthier, more effective, and generally more ...

"Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur genius grant recipient Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success.

The first definitive guide to using the wisdom of the Enneagram for spiritual and psychological growth The ancient symbol of the Enneagram has become one of today's most popular systems for self-understanding, based on nine distinct ...

Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think this is the most violent age ever seen.

. . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf.

Daniel Goleman's bestsellingEmotional Intelligencerevolutionized the way we think about personal excellence.

"...Dr. Stout will show you how to arm yourself against the threat -- to question their authority, suspect their flattery and above all, when a sociopath is beckoning, not to join in their game." -- from page 4 of cover.

In Originals he again addresses the challenge of improving the world, but now from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions.

In this authoritative work, SDT cofounders Richard M. Ryan andEdward L. Deci systematically review the theory's conceptual underpinnings, empirical evidence base, and practical applications across the lifespan.

Essays in ego psychology, based on papers written from 1951 to 1967, by a neo-Freudian analyst and theorist.