Studying Personality

An acclaimed author and psychoanalyst shares moving true stories from his practice to explore the central question of our lives: How do we find and keep love? “A profound meditation on love and healing. Powerful and important. Essential reading.”—Tara Westover, author of Educated In these...

While the Christian tradition has subordinated John the Baptist to Jesus of Nazareth, John himself would likely have disagreed with that ranking. In this eye-opening new book John the Baptist in History and Theology, Joel Marcus makes a powerful case that John saw himself, not Jesus, as the proclaimer and initiator of the kingdom of God and his own ministry as the center of God's saving action in history.

On July 1, 1959, at Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, the social psychologist Milton Rokeach brought together three paranoid schizophrenics: Clyde Benson, an elderly farmer and alcoholic; Joseph Cassel, a failed writer who was institutionalized after increasingly violent behavior toward his family; and Leon Gabor, a college dropout and veteran of World War II. The men had one thing in common: each believed himself to be Jesus Christ.

The national bestselling book Why Him? Why Her? shows how a better understanding of who you are will help you find and keep the love you want Why do you fall in love with one person rather than another? In this fascinating and informative book, Helen Fisher, one of the world's leading experts on...

Joyce Meyer provides a comprehensive guide to the range of emotions that we feel every day and shows how to manage them—instead of letting them manage you. The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us...

In Never Good Enough, Dr. Basco helps you understand why you feel driven to get things “just right” and shows you how to make the best of your perfectionism. Filled with practical advice, encouragement, and strategies for self-discovery, this invaluable guide includes Dr. Basco’s own 30-question self-test that will help you recognize and manage the negative side of your perfectionism. You'll learn how to stop the struggle with yourself and others, how to evaluate your worth and performance in life, and how to replace the pursuit of perfection with peace of mind.

“Insightful, humorous, practical, this book will not only help you understand the story you’re telling yourself but also reveal a new story that allows you to love better.”— Russell Moore, director of the Public Theology Project at Christianity Today In this powerful, transformational...

The first of two biographical volumes, Professor Robert C. Tucker covers Stalin's life from his first revolutionary years until the end of the 1920s. This important period of his life is the key to understanding how a dictator is formed and how his cruel totalitarian regime was born. With an in-depth analysis of Stalin's personality and beliefs - set against a historical examination of Soviet society - this captivating book helps us to understand how and why Stalinism occurred.

Read by the author. New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford reveals heartwarming, entertaining conversations between people and personalities who both agree and disagree about who Jesus is, his role throughout history, and his presence in our lives today. For decades Kathie Lee has...

The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump provides a coherent and nuanced psychological portrait of Donald Trump, drawing upon biographical events in the subject's life and contemporary scientific research and theory in personality, developmental, and social psychology.  

Kissinger's six leaders are Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat, Lee Kuan Yew and Margaret Thatcher. All of them were formed in a period when established institutions collapsed all over Europe, colonial structures gave way to independent states in Asia and Africa, and a new international order had to be created from the vestiges of the old. 

The Making of a Genuine Personality by Bliss Carman is a thoughtful and inspiring exploration of how true character and authentic individuality are developed. In this reflective classic, the celebrated poet and thinker Bliss Carman presents powerful insights on the growth of a genuine personality—a personality shaped not by imitation or external approval, but by inner awareness, character strength, and purposeful living. The book encourages readers to discover their authentic self and cultivate qualities that lead to a balanced, confident, and meaningful life. Through elegant reflections ...

Lab Girl meets Brain on Fire in this provocative and poignant memoir delving into a woman's formative experiences as a veritable "lab rat" in a lifelong psychological study, and her pursuit to reclaim autonomy and her identity as a adult. What if your parents turn you into a human lab rat when...

Buckle up, folks. It’s time to jump in, embrace your inner self, and release the things that are holding you back from wholeness. Enter the Millenneagram. The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system that has a sneaky way of revealing who we are and why we do the things we do. Using...

Designed to be compatible with virtually every standard textbook in its subject field, Barron's EZ-101 Study Keys gives you a valuable overview of your college-level course. Classroom-style notes emphasize important facts, remind you what you need to remember for term papers and exams, and help guide you through the complexities of lectures and textbooks.

Zodiac signs and enneagram personality types can be very helpful when it comes to discovering ourselves and others. In this audiobook, we dive into the positive attributes within each sign and personality and describe how you can take advantage of them for yourself and through your relationships and friendships.

The Light of Understanding: Reason, Revelation, and Relationship completes Geoffrey Schmitt’s Apologetics Trilogy by uniting the three great paths of divine truth. Reason explores how faith and intellect illuminate each other. Revelation shows how God discloses His presence through Word and Spirit. Relationship demonstrates that understanding is not solitary but shared. Illumination brings the journey full circle — seeing with the heart and living in the light of love. Through Scripture, story, reflection, and poetry, Schmitt invites readers to move beyond argument to awe — ...

Este libro profundiza en las complejidades de leer el lenguaje corporal de una persona, así como en cómo puedes utilizar el lenguaje corporal a tu favor. Este libro puede ser crucial para ayudarte a comprender tus propias emociones, así como las emociones de quienes te rodean. Además, también puedes utilizar este libro para mejorar muchos aspectos de tu vida social. También puedes utilizarlo para mejorar tu entorno de trabajo.

Why readers should pick up this book? 1. Holistic Approach to Adolescent Well-being This book explores mental, emotional, and social aspects, making it a well-rounded resource for parents, educators, and even teenagers themselves. 2. Expert Insights from a Gynaecologist and Social Worker With Author’s background in gynaecology, obstetrics, and social work, she brought a unique, informed perspective that blends medical knowledge with real-life social concerns. This ensures that readers get practical, science-backed advice. 3. Addressing Pressing Challenges Adolescents Face Today From peer ...

Growing up, I’ve struggled with wearing different personality masks. I realized that unless I find my real self and discover my true personality type, there was a very good chance that I would never be able to enjoy healthy, happy, and meaningful relationships. So I looked at all the research I could find that could give me clues to my real personality. Ultimately, I stumbled upon this secret that would be responsible for helping me find my true type and finally be myself.