Human Relationship

In her previous books, Vicki Len put listeners in the sandals of now obsolete laborers, ranging from funeral clowns to armpit pluckers, and untangled the twisted threads of superstition and science in antiquity. Now, in this book of astonishing true tales of love and sex in long-ago Greece, Rome, and other cultures around the Mediterranean, she opens the doors to shadowy rooms and parts the curtains of decorum.

Emotions are the energies that fuel people's lives. Emotions are instilled in us as infants without our awareness. They reduce our rationality and cause suffering, yet successful people make decisions more rationally. Society teaches us that emotions are desirable, but they keep us repeating our patterns, a form of bondage.

With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser's "baby" ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size, and, most of all, scared of being alone. Giant George is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar.

With considerations of historical, cultural, and developmental contexts; explorations of relationship diversity as it manifests in queerness, the ace and aro spectrum, non-monogamy and neurodivergence; and a look towards deeper, compassionate, interdependent ways to relate - this book will help people of all ages, backgrounds and identities explore their relational world.

Does your mind go back again and again to thoughts about what you both did or said and to those fateful scenes that led to the breakup? Was there something either of you could have done differently? Fear, grief, shame, shock, anger, and pain all jockey for head space. It is a challenging time for both sides, but even more so for men who are expected to be strong and show no sign of weakness or self-doubt.

This positive, thoroughly researched handbook will teach you strategies to help you set up your children and pre-teens with healthy tech and non-tech habits for life.

Teaching has never been easy, but these days, it seems to keep getting harder. As the pressure builds, many educators are calling it quits on a profession that once felt like a calling. Planning to Stay offers a hopeful alternative.

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

If want to discover how people with dark personalities work and understand how you can protect yourself against their deceptive and dangerous strategies, then pay attention. Have you ever been subjected to the painful and damaging behaviors of people who seem to lack morals? Have you ever been the victim of negative humor designed to poke at your weaknesses and disempower you? Would you like to know how to protect yourself against these dark strategies so you can avoid being manipulated or get sucked into their false reality at the expense of your own sanity?

Heart of flesh - Beyond the Flesh Saga Andrea Messi by name and by nature: family, college, and his head, are all a mess. Andrea is twenty one and lives in Milan. The son of two doctors, he's studying medicine, has a sixteen year old sister, Barbara, and quirky friends like Giorgio. Handsome, bright, and not short of money, he goes to wild clubs like Synthetic Hole to seek refuge from his inner turmoil. Because Andrea can't feel emotion. He's numb, and hopes that drugs and girls can shake him out of it. But, they never do. One day, a tragic accident changes his life forever: his parents die...

Why do political leaders become entangled in so many sex scandals? How did the US military inadvertently help make San Francisco a mecca of gay culture? And what was the original purpose of vibrators? Find out the answers to all these questions and more as journalist Ross Benes delves into the complicated relationship between everyday human life - including religion, politics, and technology - and our sexuality.

When end of life becomes the journey of a lifetime. What if your death could redefine your life? Oliver Owen, one of the wealthiest and most influential men in history, revolutionized the world with groundbreaking contributions in technology, health, and space exploration. But after a devastating accident in his space program, Oliver’s public image shatters, leaving him consumed by PTSD and alienated from society. Seeking redemption, Oliver pioneers a controversial new concept: Interstellar Funeral. The inaugural flight carries two terminally ill passengers, Beth Jenkins and Chase Melnyk,...

CAN a man really love two women at the same time? The complications and consequences of a love story or two. The rationalizations people can find define the human spirit. An opinion can only be truly formed when one knows all of the circumstances. What happens exactly when this couple thinks they have been found out?

We’ve somehow been convinced that a life of busyness and struggle is our only option. Nataly Kogan offers a unique experiential guide that shows us another way is possible. The bestselling author shows us how to make the tough days a little easier, savor the good days, and create a more supportive relationship with our thoughts and emotions, so we can live with more energy and joy.

Imagine if you could influence people's subconscious minds and make them do what you want. Imagine if you could learn how to discover and take advantage of the hypnotic “reflexes” we all have. Mind control, also known as brainwashing, involves a unique selection of tools that will allow you to lead people in conversations and establish connections. In this audiobook, you'll learn the best techniques to easily give you access to almost anyone's mind.

Take a second to imagine how your day-to-day life will change when you can instantly analyze people everywhere you go. This guide will give you the practical tools and knowledge to read and understand people in a way few others ever will.

Do you know that there are predators right under your nose? There are predatory humans just like there are predatory animals. These predatory humans don’t have your best interests in mind. They seek to use and exploit you. When a serial killer is caught, many of us are shocked to realize who it was, how handsome he was, how pretty she was, and how intelligent. The predatory human blends in with everyone else.

What do a naked cat, a sad turtle, an armless robot, and a sentient potato have in common? Quite a lot, actually! In this vibrant and heartfelt book, self-proclaimed bad animator Danny Casale delivers a much-needed jolt of positivity and humor to ease even the sourest of spirits. Fans of his Coolman Coffeedan accounts will recognize his simple and relatable illustrations, but the material is entirely new. Each chapter introduces a new friend and a new hardship, offering the perfect pick-me-up for whatever has you down.

The last five years have seen dramatic and fundamental changes in whistleblower procedures for organizations. Prompted by a spate of important public disclosures, organizations are now mandated by law to implement effective arrangements enabling employees to speak up about perceived wrongdoing. Currently few resources exist to help with this. To help fill the gap, The Whistleblowing Guide examines the opportunities and challenges associated with different types of whistleblowing and speak-up arrangements, making recommendations based on best practices you can trust.

If you’ve always wanted to learn more about yourself and discover how to analyze people, then pay attention. In part 1 of this audio book, you will learn about: how we connect, the art of a category, looking inward, human body's language, what humans hold inside, intelligence, how to convince the mind, the two-sided coin, and the science of quick-slicing.