Mind Society

The great Russian psychologist L. S. Vygotsky has long been recognized as a pioneer in developmental psychology. But his theory of development has never been well understood in the West. Mind in Society corrects much of this misunderstanding. Carefully edited by a group of outstanding Vygotsky scholars, the book presents a unique selection of Vygotsky’s important essays, most of which have previously been unavailable in English.

In A Hacker’s Mind, Bruce Schneier takes hacking out of the world of computing and uses it to analyze the systems that underpin our society: from tax laws to financial markets to politics. He reveals an array of powerful actors whose hacks bend our economic, political, and legal systems to their advantage, at the expense of everyone else.

From an award-winning historian comes a fresh analysis of the rise of Nazi extremism, how such thinking gained popularity, and why it is vital to fight burgeoning extremist movements today How could the SS have committed the crimes they did? How were the killers who shot Jews at close quarters...

For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the...

Dive into the profound insights of Vilfredo Pareto in The Mind and Society, a timeless exploration of human behavior and social dynamics. Pareto's keen observations and analytical brilliance illuminate the complex interplay of power, elites, and the intricate web that shapes the mind and structures our societies.

Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a...

The fearsome foursome is back in the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series praised by Rick Riordan! The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. After reuniting for a celebratory scavenger hunt, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and...

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.

In The Distracted Mind, leading psychologist Larry Rosen and pioneering neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley explain why our minds have become addicted to email, text messages, virtual worlds, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Through compelling true stories and scientific research, they show how digital distractions affect every aspect of life, from work, safety, and communication to our relationships and health.

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Timesbestselling series is back -- and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Timemagazine "Best...

“There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and success as the rest of nature.” Thus argues evolutionary psychologist Pascal Boyer in this uniquely innovative book. Integrating recent insights from evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and other fields, Boyer offers precise models of why humans engage in social behaviors such as forming families, tribes, and nations, or creating gender roles.

The Open Mind: Karl Popper and the Philosophy of Critical Inquiry explores the groundbreaking ideas of one of the twentieth century’s most influential philosophers. From his revolutionary concept of falsifiability to his defense of the open society, Karl Popper reshaped how we think about knowledge, freedom, and truth. This deeply engaging and accessible book traces Popper’s journey from early Vienna to his enduring influence on science, democracy, and human understanding. Readers will discover how Popper’s ideas about fallibility, rational criticism, and moral responsibility continue...

The division was deliberate. The convergence is inevitable. The threat is beyond imagination The authentication pattern was never meant to activate this early. Soren Venn thought discovering the truth about the engineered Split would bring clarity. Instead, it triggered something far more dangerous: the Convergence Protocol, an ancient failsafe designed to reunite humanity's fractured world—but only when certain conditions were met. Conditions that haven't been fulfilled. Now, as Soren's Echo network expands beyond control, territorial boundaries begin to dissolve and ancient ...

From a NAACP award-winning historian and Fulbright scholar, a history of education in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the historic ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. In The Battle for the Black Mind, Dr. Karida Brown explores the struggle to define and control the...

The journey towards self-discovery and healing can feel lonely and overwhelming, especially when it seems like nothing has worked so far. But what if you could discover a holistic way of living, one where trauma, anxiety, and pent-up emotions are replaced with tranquility and unshakable self-love?

Physical control of the mind by direct manipulation of the brain is a novel event in human history. In this volume, Dr. Jose M. R. Delgado describes his pioneering work in implanting electrodes in the brains of cats, monkeys, and men. Through electrical stimulation of specific cerebral structures, Delgado demonstrates how movements can be induced by radio command, hostility may appear or disappear, social hierarchy can be modified, sexual behavior may be changed, and memory, emotions, and the thinking process may be influenced by remote control.

A Life-Changing Collection for Deep Healing, Self-Regulation, and Lasting Transformation Struggling with anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm? Imagine waking up tomorrow feeling calm, grounded, and in control, without years of therapy, endless coping strategies, or feeling stuck in survival mode. This comprehensive collection brings together two highly acclaimed books—The Somatic Therapy Handbook and The Polyvagal Theory Handbook—to provide you with a science-backed, practical path to healing from within.

It's the 21st century, and although we tried to rear unisex children - boys who play with dolls and girls who like trucks - we failed. Even though the glass ceiling is cracked, most women stay comfortably beneath it. And everywhere we hear about vitally important "hardwired" differences between male and female brains. The neuroscience that we read about in magazines, newspaper articles, books, and even scientific journals increasingly tells a tale of two brains, and the result is a validation of the status quo.

This best-selling classic presents seminal theory and research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, and enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation.

Through narratives and case studies spanning the brilliant history of engineering, Madhavan shows how the concepts of prototyping, efficiency, reliability, standards, optimization, and feedback are put to use in fields as diverse as transportation, retail, health care, and entertainment. Equal parts personal, practical, and profound, Applied Minds charts a path to a future where we apply strategies borrowed from engineering to create useful and inspired solutions to our most pressing challenges.