Psychological Intelligence

You already clicked “Agree.” You just didn’t read what it meant. In a near future only minutes ahead of our own, technology no longer waits for permission. It predicts. It optimises. It intervenes. In Terms & Conditions Apply, fourteen interconnected techno-thriller stories explore a world where systems designed to protect us quietly begin to decide who we are, where we go, and what choices we’re allowed to make. A commuter learns his silence is no longer his own. A welfare algorithm turns grief into a liability. A “helpful” simulation assigns a woman the life it thinks she ...

Do you ever wonder what’s really going on inside someone else's head? It's a common curiosity. If you're all about getting into the nitty-gritty of why people think and act the way they do in different situations, you might want to narrow your focus a bit. And that's where dark psychology comes in. It's like the deep dive into the more shadowy corners of human behavior. Intriguing, right? My name is Shannon West. I like to think of yourself as being your friendly neighborhood psychologist (well, maybe not your actual neighborhood, but you get the idea). Ever since I can remember, I've ...

As we find ourselves on the brink of a new age marked by rapid developments in AI, the role of leadership is experiencing a significant shift. The integration of AI into various areas of business offers unmatched efficiencies, insights, and innovations. AI is a powerful tool, but it’s not a substitute for the human touch. The scale is becoming lopsided, and it’s time to restore balance. AI is more likely to augment rather than totally replace workers. The AI hype cycle is out of control. If we keep overestimating the relevance of technology while underestimating relational, ethical and ...

From Joy to Fury takes readers on an immersive journey into the science of emotions, revealing how the brain—and especially the amygdala—shapes everything from moments of happiness to surges of anger. This book blends neuroscience, psychology, and reflection to help you understand your emotional world. Explore the origins of emotions, how they evolved, how they influence your decisions and relationships, and how learning about them can build resilience in today’s fast-paced world. Written in clear, accessible language—no jargon, no prerequisites—just practical knowledge for anyone...

At the nexus of high finance and sophisticated computer programming, a terrifying future may be unfolding even now. Dr. Alex Hoffmann’s name is carefully guarded from the general public, but within the secretive inner circles of the ultrarich he is a legend. He has developed a revolutionary...

A thrilling book that unveils a hidden cabal of foreign powers that have spied against America to reveal the incredible spygames, secrets, and cyberweapons they’ve hatched, unlocked, and stolen—and how U.S. intelligence has utterly failed to stop them. From the bestselling author of The...

Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment At their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist Paul Ekman...

What if the reason you feel drained, pressured, or manipulated in conversations is not random? From workplace politics to personal relationships, psychological influence happens every day. Most people feel it without understanding it. This book pulls back the curtain on dark psychology and reveals how manipulation actually works, how it hides in plain sight, and how to protect yourself without becoming cynical or defensive. Mind Games Exposed is a practical guide to understanding the shadow side of human behavior and learning how to respond with awareness, confidence, and ethical influence....

Are you tired of feeling cornered by subtle emotional tactics and invisible pressures? Do you want to recognize and counter toxic mind tricks undermining your self-confidence? Would you like to regain control of your life and feel genuinely empowered in your personal and professional relationships? If you answered YES to any of these questions, KEEP READING... Mind Armor: A Practical Blueprint to Identify, Resist, and Overcome Psychological Manipulation and Toxic Mind Games This comprehensive guide reveals the hidden methods manipulators use every day, often in plain sight, to influence and...

This book stands as one of the most intellectually rigorous and comprehensive examinations of asymmetric warfare available in contemporary strategic literature. Moving beyond simplified tactical approaches, this work develops a sophisticated framework for understanding how conventionally weaker adversaries consistently challenge superior military powers through systematic exploitation of structural vulnerabilities. Drawing from historical case studies while incorporating cutting-edge developments in cognitive warfare, digital operations, and open-source methodologies, the text builds a ...

EDITORIAL REVIEW Relentless, intimate, and profoundly disturbing, this novel delivers literal terror without relying on monsters, mythology, or comfort. Ted Lazaris constructs horror as a physical violation—where the body betrays the mind, awareness survives without control, and truth appears only long enough to leave permanent damage. What begins as scientific unease escalates into undeniable, on-page terror that cannot be rationalized away, culminating in a final act that shocks not through spectacle, but through erasure. This is documented terror at its most refined: precise, plausible...

In today's fast-paced and dynamic work environments, the success of organizations rests not only on the brilliance of their strategies, but also on the emotional well-being of their employees. Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Workplace is a thought-provoking and insightful guide that illuminates the significance of creating sustainable and effective organizations, where individuals feel safe, calm, and empowered to share their ideas, thoughts, and most importantly, their emotions.

Mole-hunt. Black-bag job. Unsigned authority. Trust the quiet one. A mole doesn’t always run. Sometimes he files. When an assessment “goes out” without the required signature, analyst Nell Ward traces the error the only safe way—through process. The trail leads to a tidy life that’s a little too tidy, to Russian grammar pages kept for a mouth that “doesn’t speak,” and to dates and places (Vienna, Prague) that reappear like a watermark. Inside rooms where silence is procedure, Nell has to decide which records to keep and which to let die. One torn notebook page might clear ...

EDITORIAL REVIEW A work of relentless documented terror that refuses comfort or explanation. This novel reads like a recovered record of something that went wrong quietly—where fear didn’t arrive as chaos, but as correction. Ted Lazaris delivers sustained, literal horror rooted in bodily experience and institutional denial, building toward a final act that is physically unbearable and psychologically permanent. The result is not a story about invasion or apocalypse, but about what happens when survival itself becomes a conditioned response. This is horror that lingers long after the ...

Controlling the Narrative: The Definitive Guide to Psychological Operations, Perception Management, and Information Warfare is an essential resource designed for military professionals, strategists, policymakers, and scholars engaged in the intricate fields of psychological warfare and strategic communications. This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted aspects of psychological operations (PSYOP), perception management and information warfare, exploring the theories, practices, and tools that shape today’s information battle-spaces. Structured to provide a deep understanding of...

This book bundle, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Practical Tips on How to Conquer Psychological Disorders and Take Back Control of Your Life”, is a self-help guide, intended for individuals who want to have their life back despite their psychological disorders. If you’re haunted by fear and anxiety, or feel depressed and hopeless, this book will provide you guidelines in taking hold of the steering wheel of your life. CBT is so broad, encompassing other vital disciplines, so the chapters focus more on the topics that would change your way of thinking to a more positive one. There are ...

In a world built on lies, the most dangerous truth, is the one you tell yourself. Written by a bestselling Israeli author and former intelligence officer, and the award-winning author of Operation Bethlehem – which won the 2023 National Jewish Book Award for Hebrew Fiction in Translation – Behind the Trigger is a psychologically charged espionage novel that explores the human toll of living in the shadows. What if one impossible decision during a suspenseful mission shattered everything you believed about your past? Set deep within the world of contemporary Israeli espionage, Behind the...

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 ...

Psychological safety is a shared belief within a team that it's OK to speak up, ask questions, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of repercussions. And it's a leader's job to create it. This book offers a rich understanding of this concept—and the trust and humility that must come with it. You'll learn how to build a psychologically safe environment, acknowledge difficult topics and emotions, and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in fully engaging with those around them.

In the shadows of our hyper-connected world, a silent war rages for the most precious territory of all: the human mind. While nations deploy aircraft carriers and cyber battalions, the most devastating weapons of the twenty-first century are not forged in steel or coded in malware—they are sculpted from algorithms that can read our deepest fears, exploit our cognitive blind spots, and turn our own thoughts against us. Artificial intelligence has handed humanity's greatest adversaries a master key to the locked chambers of consciousness itself, enabling psychological operations of such ...