Funny Psychology

In this sharp and darkly funny new essay collection from the New York Times bestselling author, Cazzie David explores the irony and existential crises of leaving youth behind. This program is read by the author. With her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, Cazzie reflects on the delusions that...

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...

Now a new series on Peacock with Rainn Wilson, THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS is part travel memoir, part humor, and part twisted self-help guide that takes the viewer across the globe to investigate not what happiness is, but WHERE it is. Are people in Switzerland happier because it is the most...

The four co-creators of The Try Guys, one of the Internet’s most popular and viral sensations, deliver their first book—an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing offenses, and unexpected failures. Best...

If you can discipline yourself to make people laugh because of the types of content you create, then you can get rich and famous. Getting rich should be fun! This audiobook teaches you how a majority of the most successful content creators in the world got rich by making their work fun and enjoyable so that they would spend more time doing their content-creation work.

Certified Humor Professional Jennifer Keith shares personal experiences of trauma cushioned by humor to empower you with the skills to take those traumatic losses in your life and soothe them with lessons of learning and laughter.

The Number One international bestseller featuring contributions from Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Ryan Holiday, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, and Aaron James. ‘We need books like this one’ Steven Pinker Stupidity is all around us, from the colleagues who won’t stop...

"A pleasure. ... Suitable for beach reading or for mainlining before a dinner party." —Dan Piepenbring, New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "Absorbing. ... As thoughtfully written as it is nuts." —Chicago Tribune A collection of the world’s most mind-boggling, thought-provoking...

Craps isn’t just a game — it’s a lifestyle. A Degenerate’s Guide to Casino Craps is the unapologetically honest, wildly entertaining, and surprisingly educational handbook for anyone who has ever stood at a craps table and thought, “What in the hell is happening right now?” Written with the sharp wit and battle‑tested insight of a true craps degenerate, this book blends real‑world table experience with practical strategy, probability breakdowns, and the kind of stories you only hear at 3 a.m. on the casino floor. Whether you’re a curious beginner, a seasoned dice‑setter,...

In the spirit of You Are a Badass and The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, a helpful and humorous guide to shedding our anxious habits and building a more solid sense of self in an increasingly anxiety-inducing world. Licensed therapist and mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers...

Brought to you by Penguin. The instant Sunday Times bestseller, a humane, hilarious and heart-breaking window into the world of psychiatry from ‘the Adam Kay of mental healthcare’ (The Times) Most of the psychiatric cases in this book are Benji’s patients. Some of them are his family. One...

Ever wondered what your dog’s side-eye really means? Or why they sprint through the house like their butt’s on fire? Decode Your Dog is your laugh-out-loud, tail-wagging tour through the mind of your favorite four-legged mystery. This isn’t your average dog training manual. It’s part comedy, part psychology, and 100% relatable. With wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of dog hair, this book explores everything from canine communication and emotional drama to learned helplessness and late-night zoomies. You’ll learn how to “speak Doglish,” become your dog’s favorite ...

That's Mental breaks down myths and misconceptions about what it means to be a millennial with mental illness in a darkly funny, but relatable way. In her new book, Rosenberg addresses the overlooked and offbeat issues of mental illness, shedding light on topics that are off limits, uncomfortable, or just downright embarrassing. This book details every challenging and awkward stage of Amanda's journey with mental illness and how she manages what she calls her "garden variety crazy."

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on humor in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Humor is an important aspect of many organizations. It reduces stress, increases productivity, and promotes happy work environments. However, it also has some negative effects when it is used in the wrong situations. This eBook focuses on humor in organizations. Specifically, it examines: • The different ways employees perceive humorous situations • The influence of humor on workers • The positive and negative effects ...

What makes a goofy meme about cereal beat a million-dollar Super Bowl ad? Why does one five-second video skyrocket into everyone’s group chats while a polished campaign barely gets a like? In Funny and True, Beck Whitley cracks open the psychology, storytelling, and science behind the content we can't help but share. This isn’t just a book—it’s your playbook for understanding what grabs attention, holds it, and spreads like wildfire. Backed by neuroscience, real-world case studies, and interviews with meme-makers, marketers, and music producers, this book reveals the invisible ...

Mary Brown notices the man watching her. There's something familiar about him. Who is he? He seems to be following her. What does he want? He knows things he shouldn't know. Mary Brown is concerned and confused. Then her baby is stolen... While a police team search for her missing girl and reporters gather outside the hospital, Mary and Ted must confront the unthinkable: their baby girl is missing, and they have no idea who took her or why. With each passing hour, Mary grows more desperate to find her baby while navigating the exhausting challenges of postpartum life. The book is a ...

A Short History of Overconfidence is a witty, sharply observed tour through humanity’s most reliable skill: being absolutely certain just moments before being completely wrong. From prehistoric humans who approached danger with enthusiasm and rocks, to emperors, engineers, scientists, generals, tech innovators, and everyday people who said “this should be simple” far too soon, this book traces how confidence—not caution—has driven human history forward, sideways, and occasionally straight into disaster. Blending solid historical research with dry humour, the book explores why ...

A trading room. A cast of characters you'll recognize instantly—the eternal optimist riding lucky streaks, the perma-bear waiting for a crash that never comes, the quant whose perfect model fails the moment real money is on the line. They argue. They compete. They lose money, make money, and somehow keep showing up. Trading Tales is funny, often painfully so. It's also true in the way that matters: trading isn't about charts and numbers. It's about ego, fear, hope, and the strange camaraderie of people who've chosen to bet on themselves. If you've ever stared at a screen wondering what ...

Uncover the madness at the heart of society in this Sunday Times bestseller. 'The belly laughs come thick and fast' – The Observer 'Chirpy, inquisitive, funny' - Craig Brown What if society wasn't fundamentally rational, but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon Ronson on an utterly...

Calling all elementary teachers and the people who love them! 'The Art Of Being An Elementary School Teacher' is a laugh-out-loud celebration of the joys, chaos, and quirks of teaching young minds. Whether you’re a seasoned educator, a new teacher wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into, or someone looking for the perfect funny teacher appreciation gift, this book will have you nodding, laughing, and maybe even saying, “Oh no, that’s me!”