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    Women who run with wolves

    Clarrisa Pinkola Estes

    3.8(20)~18 h book1982

    Discover the wild woman within. Clarissa Pinkola Estés explores self-discovery, empowerment, and healing through myths and stories.

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    48 laws of power

    robert greene

    4.0(1,205)~11 h book1998

    Unlock the secrets of influence and strategy with Robert Greene's '48 Laws of Power.' Discover timeless principles for success in any field.

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    Experience Psychology

    Laura King

    ~12 h book2010

    Discover 'Experience Psychology' by Laura King, a vibrant textbook that connects psychological concepts to real-life experiences for students.

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    CREATIVITY FLOW AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DISCOVERY AND INVENTION

    MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI

    ~10 h book

    Explore Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's insights on creativity, flow, and the psychology behind discovery and invention to enhance your creative potential.

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    Essentials of Life-Span Development: 2024 Release

    John W. Santrock

    ~15 h book

    Explore human growth from conception to death with Santrock's 2024 release, integrating research on physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development.

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    influence the psychology of persuasion

    Robert B. Cialdini

    ~5 h book

    Discover the psychology behind persuasion in Cialdini's classic book. Learn how to influence others and enhance your communication skills.

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    Neuro Teach

    ~4 h 40 min book

    Discover how neuroscience can transform education with practical strategies in 'Neuro Teach' by Dr. Kristen Willmott and Dr. M. K. Smith.

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    Crazy people

    Randy Deathrow

    Explore Randy Deathrow's 'Crazy People', a poignant novel on mental health and the thin line between sanity and madness in a small town.

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  9. Cover of Child development and education9

    Child development and education

    teresa M. mcdevitt

    ~30 h book2009

    Explore child development theories and educational practices in this essential guide for educators and psychologists by Teresa M. McDevitt.

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    English OER Textbook

    ~20 h book

    Explore the 'English OER Textbook' for innovative strategies in English education, focusing on accessibility, adaptability, and collaborative resources.

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  11. Cover of the design of everyday things11

    the design of everyday things

    don norman

    4.1(66)~6 h 40 min book1988

    Explore Don Norman's insights on intuitive design and usability in everyday objects. A must-read for designers and usability enthusiasts.

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  12. Cover of Theories of personality12

    Theories of personality

    Feist

    ~16 h book1994

    Dive into Feist's 'Theories of Personality' for a thorough analysis of personality development theories, ideal for psychology students and scholars.

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    African American Psychology : From Africa to America

    Faye Z. Belgrave, Kevin W. Allison, and Camilla W. Nonterah

    ~11 h 20 min book

    Explore the psychological journey of African Americans from Africa to America, addressing identity, mental health, and resilience.

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  14. Cover of the body keeps the score14

    the body keeps the score

    bessel van der kolk

    4.1(38)~9 h 20 min book2014

    Discover how trauma reshapes the mind and body in Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking book on healing and resilience.

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  15. Cover of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction15

    In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

    Gabor Maté

    ~10 h book2008

    Explore Gabor Maté's insights on addiction, trauma, and healing in 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts.' Discover the roots of addiction.

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  16. Cover of escape from freedom16

    escape from freedom

    enrich fromm

    ~5 h 30 min book1941

    Explore Erich Fromm's insights on freedom, isolation, and the psychological struggles of modern individuals in 'Escape from Freedom'.

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  17. Cover of 7 habits of highly effective people17

    7 habits of highly effective people

    Stephen R Covey

    4.0(278)1989

    Explore Covey's timeless principles for personal and professional effectiveness. Transform your life with proven strategies for success.

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  18. Cover of How to win friends and influence people18

    How to win friends and influence people

    dale carnegie

    4.2(444)1936

    Discover timeless principles of effective communication and relationship-building in Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'.

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    Freud psicologia

    ~4 h book

    Explore Freud's groundbreaking theories on the unconscious, defense mechanisms, and the Oedipus complex in this insightful psychology book.

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    Influence

    Robert Cialdini

    3.9(70)~5 h 30 min book1983

    Discover Cialdini's six principles of persuasion and how they shape our decisions in 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion'.

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