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Professor Jim Davies's fascinating and highly accessible book, Riveted, reveals the evolutionary underpinnings of why we find things compelling. Drawing on work from philosophy, anthropology, religious studies, psychology, economics, computer science, and biology, Davies offers a comprehensive explanation to show that in spite of the differences between the many things that we find compelling, they have similar effects on our minds and brains.

Goat yoga guru(ish), Luna Parker, longs to punch her grumpy neighbor, Mitch Johnson, in the nose. Not that she would. The law frowns upon that when you’re on probation and an ex-felon. Not to mention Karma has been all up in her business ever since she took refuge in the cranky small town of Rocky Mountain Springs. To be fair, the town isn’t cranky with everyone…just her. It seems the residents are all disgustingly loyal to their local pot guy. Get on his bad side, and you’re shunned. And considering she no longer has buckets of money to instantly attract friends, she’s having to ...

Communication Skills Training is a collection of seven books that are designed to help you with every aspect of improving your communication skills, interpersonal relationships, becoming more charismatic and influential, and building confidence. The combination of the following seven books will help you achieve success and happiness in life.

Popular humor writer Anna Lind Thomas had an epiphany after her essay about a humiliating fart went mega-viral: Everything’s funny...eventually. You’ll cry-laugh your way through the many grave offenses she’s endured....

Humor, like pornography, is famously difficult to define. We know it when we see it, but is there a way to figure out what we really find funnyand why? In this fascinating investigation into the science of humor and laughter, cognitive neuroscientist Scott Weems uncovers what’s happening in our heads when we giggle, guffaw, or double over with laughter. While we typically think of humor in terms of jokes or comic timing, in Ha! Weems proposes a provocative new model.

*Ain’t no spice here. This is a kisses-only sweet romantic comedy.* Me marry Mr Grump… Not in a million years. The opportunity of a lifetime involved a trade: life in Seattle for a Florida swamp. My mission. To drain the swamp and build a luxury golf course spa resort. No problem. Only Mr Grump on a Harley Davidson has made it his mission to save it. Nick Anderson, my biker adversary, just happens to be my university professor crush from years ago. And he is only more handsome with age. Inconveniently, we are forced to work together on the project in a tiny trailer with dodgy air con in...

In Second Firsts, Rasmussen walks you through her Life Reentry process to help you break grief's spiral of pain, so you can stop simply surviving and begin to live again. She shows you that loss can actually be a powerful catalyst to creating a life that is in alignment with your true passions and values. The resilience, strength, and determination that have gotten you through this difficult time are the same characteristics that will help you craft your wonderful new life.

There’s more zaniness ahead as prim-and-proper psychologist Dr. Greg Chambers and his uninhibited assistant Carol Cramer offer patients, friends, and strangers spirited assistance in life. In this volume of ten short stories laugh along as Greg and Carol encounter wacky things middle-age men do to their marriages, the rich and famous at a fund-raiser, an always-on Compulsive Exercise Disorder patient, a weirdly constrained courtship, a sketchy expert in church rejuvenation, and much more!

You are about to become one with the antics and life of a man named Maximillian Fetterbrush. Max, as we call him, is a person that has a little bit of all of us in him, and a person that we all desire to be a little more like, well, sometimes. At first thought, nobody really wants to be like Max, but it happens! As you get to know Max, you may find the secret to a happy life, if you look for it. For normal people, Max is the other side of the coin. For abnormal people, Max is probably their kinfolk. He might even be their daddy. Teenagers love Max! Grandma’s love Max! Most men “get” ...

Aileen Weintraub has been running away from commitment her entire life, hopping from one job and one relationship to the next. When her father suddenly dies, she flees her Jewish Brooklyn community for the wilds of the country, where she unexpectedly falls in love with a man who knows a lot about produce, tractors, and how to take a person down in one jiu-jitsu move. Within months of saying "I do," she's pregnant, life is on track, and then wham! Her doctor slaps a high-risk label on her uterus and sends her to bed for five months.

Rose and Rosie are known for their candid and hilarious YouTube videos...but now they are taking oversharing to a whole new level. Discussing sexuality, revealing secrets and empowering others, Overshare is a book packed with Rose and Rosie's unique take on friendships, fame, mental health and LGBT issues. As visibly out members of the LGBT community, they open up about their own experiences, both together and as individuals, and have written this book in the hope that it gives strength to those who have faced similar difficulties.

Unlock how both smiling and laughing can have a beneficial effect on your health, while reducing stress and increasing your confidence and likeability. Rediscover what is already within you...laughter! Learn how to extend it, cultivate it, and utilize it for inner strength as a powerful tool to connect with yourself and others.

Alexander Biden dreamed of new beginnings that only leaving for college could deliver. But when an unexpected visitor shows up the weekend he moves to Augustine University, he becomes uncontrollably anchored to a haunting past. While new friendships, one-night stands, and pharmaceuticals help him regain fleeting moments of normalcy, it's in a dangerous love affair that his fate lies.

Webster founder and CEO Grayson Davis has been misdiagnosed so many times that he trusts only himself to know what's wrong with him. And after 30-something years so far, he's got no leads-- only symptoms. Once he became a successful and handsome billionaire, the ghosts of his bullied, tortured childhood got locked away, and sex with exotic women became his self-soothing method of choice. Enter Amara Riley who's Grayson's lowly employee, not-so-secret stan, and inexperienced in more ways than one. Seeking his sexual expertise, Amara works up the confidence to brazenly proposition her playboy...

Laugh Your Way to a Great Day is a book that explains why meditations and affirmations don’t work for some people and offers a new lighthearted way to move you closer to feeling good.

Get ready to embark on a hilarious and enlightening journey with The Art of Awkward Mindfulness: Embrace the Chaos and Laugh Your Way to Inner Peace. In this audiobook, we'll explore the wild world of mindfulness and meditation, but with a twist of comedy and a sprinkle of awkwardness.

Sandi Kahn Shelton's hilarious tales from the frontlines of parenthood connect with parents, grandparents, and parents-to-be.

Is pain and stiffness holding you back from being active? Are you searching for a simple, low-impact exercise you can do from your chair? Heather Dolson, a seasoned nurse and yoga instructor, brings you an uproarious and innovative guide tailored for beginners and seniors.

Find Harmony: A Journey Through Relationships for Lasting Happiness This book is a canvas of new ideas in relationships, awiting your inspirational strokes. Paint it with colors of love, the brush of positivity and the artistry of your dreams. Let the relationship book be a masterpiece. Are you yearning for deeper connections and a more fulfilling life? Look no further! "Find Harmony: A Journey Through Relationships for Lasting Happiness" is your empowering guide to navigating the intricate world of relationships. This heartwarming book embarks on a captivating exploration of the various ...

This self-help book will give you a strong mental edge so you can break through stagnant, confining barriers that often make you feel like you cannot reach your full potential.