Communication Games

Nearly every major city in the world has them: hidden underground seduction lairs where men gather to trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to seduce women. This is not fiction. For two years, bestselling author Neil Strauss lived among these men. Using the pseudonym...

What if influence wasn’t a gift… but a weapon? What if every interaction you’ve had—every conversation, agreement, or argument—was part of a hidden game? In Mind Chess, dark psychology strategist Shaun Coldwell lifts the veil on the psychological chessboard of manipulation, persuasion, and control. Whether you're in a boardroom, a negotiation, a relationship, or just everyday life—you are either playing the game or being played. Inside This Book You’ll Learn: How to read people like an open book using microexpressions, body language, and subtle behavior patterns Psychological ...

The bestselling author of Head Strong and The Bulletproof Diet answers the question, “How can I kick more ass at life?” by culling the wisdom of world-class thought leaders, maverick scientists, and disruptive entrepreneurs to provide proven techniques for becoming happier, healthier, and...

Are you one of those individuals who have taken gain by others for their benefit? Has somebody you loved came to your life quickly and then left without explanation after they took everything from you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then this is the right book for you! The majority of individuals have a difficult time identifying false statements and distinguishing fake from genuine emotions. That’s especially true, even with the individuals around them. Indeed, the small lie about how amazing your mother’s pie tastes won’t hurt. It might even be needed for smooth and ...

"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want...

A New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Hocus Pocus, this “beautifully creepy” (Kirkus Reviews), highly illustrated middle grade novel follows a girl who hopes to fix her outcast status through a game in the haunted woods, only to discover that some legends...

We communicate through a multitude of pathways, including our minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and sounds. The Root of Awareness aims to activate, focus, and integrate each of these methods of communication. By activating ancient wisdom, you'll discover the link between behavioral gestures, past...

No Script, No Problem: A Practical Guide to Embracing the Unexpected Unleash your creativity, build confidence, and find joy in the spontaneous! This comprehensive guide, born from 20 years of improv experience, is your ticket to mastering the art of improvisation. Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your students, a performer seeking to hone your skills, or simply someone eager to embrace life's unscripted moments, this book has you covered. Inside, you'll discover: The Fundamentals of Improv: Learn the core principles and techniques that make improv work, from "Yes, And..." to ...

Enjoy countless nights of fun by playing trivia games with your peers and loved ones - with this collection of excellent trivia questions. 

James Gleick, the author of the best sellers Chaos and Genius, now brings us a work just as astonishing and masterly: a revelatory chronicle and meditation that shows how information has become the modern era’s defining quality—the blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world. The story...

Beyond the Games People Play: Breaking Free from Psychological Traps to Build Stronger Relationships and Boost Productivity Are you caught in the same repetitive conversations that go nowhere? Do you feel stuck in unproductive patterns at work, home, or with friends? Beyond the Games People Play reveals the hidden psychological games we unconsciously play that keep us trapped in conflict, frustration, and miscommunication—and offers clear, practical strategies to break free. Inspired by Eric Berne’s groundbreaking work on transactional analysis and psychological games, this book takes a...

The feminist truths hiding in plain sight behind every glitter-fueled meltdown. For feminist media scholar Evie Psarras, The Real Housewives franchise has been her greatest source of entertainment and comfort since its first iteration. It’s also where she learned some of life’s most...

Forget the language instinct—this is the story of how we make up language as we go Language is perhaps humanity’s most astonishing capacity—and one that remains poorly understood. In The Language Game, cognitive scientists Morten H. Christiansen and Nick Chater show us where...

It’s boys vs. girls when the noisiest, most talkative, and most competitive fifth graders in history challenge one another to see who can go longer without talking. Teachers and school administrators are in an uproar, until an innovative teacher sees how the kids’ experiment can provide a...

A career advisor explains why many talented, hard-working people often miss out on their full career potential, revealing the tells, blind spots, secrets, and unspoken rules you need to know in order to play the game to win. While many careers have been impacted by economic downturns, failed...

Early and social interaction skills are essential for every child to get the best start in life. Skills like language, eye contact, and self-regulation are just some of the things your child needs in order to excel - personally and academically! Since the pandemic, both parents and teachers are becoming more concerned about children’s abilities to interact. On top of that, there are delays in referrals to specialists. As early interaction is so important, you are probably thinking that you don’t have the qualifications to make a difference. This is not true!

What if influence didn’t require manipulation, power games, or force? The 48 Laws of Influence is a modern leadership and persuasion guide for people who want to lead with integrity, earn respect naturally, and inspire cooperation without deception. Unlike traditional power-based strategies, this book teaches ethical influence—how to persuade, communicate, and lead using trust, emotional intelligence, clarity, and credibility. Inside this book, you’ll learn: How to influence people without manipulation or coercion Why trust is the real currency of leadership Practical persuasion ...

Wall Street Journal Bestseller Is it possible to be at your best even when you are underqualified or doing something for the first time? Is it still possible, even after decades of experience, to recapture the enthusiasm, curiosity, and fearlessness of youth to take on new challenges? With the...

Play your best pickleball when it counts. Tournament Pickleball is a competitive strategy guide for intermediate and advanced players who want their game to hold up in tournaments, league matches and close doubles games. It shows you how to prepare for an event, how to handle nerves at a tight score, and which pickleball tactics, techniques and doubles strategy decisions win matches when the pressure is on. You have already hit every shot in this book. The hard part is getting them back when the score matters. The drop that lands softly in open play floats up at 9-9. The return you never ...

Lose weight. Act confident. Play hard to get. This approach to dating doesn't lead to love; it leads to insecurity and loneliness. In Deeper Dating, psychotherapist Ken Page offers a new path to finding meaningful and lasting relationships. Learn how to attract people who love you for who you really are, become more self-assured and emotionally available, and lose your taste for relationships that diminish your self-esteem.