Human Relationship

Why is it so hard for us to connect on a deep level with others, particularly those who are suffering? We constantly find ourselves interrupted and inundated with tasks and stresses. We are disconnected, sleepwalking through our lives, unable to help even ourselves. There is a better way. Dr. David Rakel draws on his clinical experience with patients and the latest research from medicine, psychology, and neuroscience to describe the power of human connection and the ways it can be used to boost health and well-being.

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.

In this teen mental health book for parents, teachers, and youth leaders, international speaker Joe Beckman takes the popular presentations he’s shared with more than 1,500 schools, to create truly empowered mentors—and reconnected kids.

Meet David Shallcross. Outstanding college athlete back in the day. These days, a highly successful entrepreneur, happily married, loves his kids. Only one problem. He’s a little…shall we say…bored. So he takes a flyer on some high risk investments…except it’s more than a flyer. It’s his entire balance sheet. He pushed all his chips to the middle of the table. And lost every penny. His wife? Furious. And rightly so, because he’s just gambled away his family’s financial security. And how does David feel?

Are you ready to embrace a fresh perspective on love, inspired by the natural world? Backed by scientific research, Wild Connection is your guide to understanding the evolutionary roots of human relationships. Brace yourself for a wildly entertaining exploration that promises to revolutionize your approach to dating and connections. You might just discover that dancing prairie chickens, picky lionesses, or cheating swans makes the perfect segue into talking about some very common human problems. A

AI is becoming ubiquitous. Whatever its arrival portends for our future, whether riches or ruin, it cannot be avoided. The Artifice of Intelligence explores two questions at the heart of a theological response to AI. Is it possible for human beings to have authentic relationships with an AI? How does the increasing presence of AI change the way humans relate to one another? In pursuing answers to these questions, Herzfeld explores what it means to be created in the image of God and to create AI in our own image.

Dr. John Gottman, the country's preeminent researcher on marriage, is famous for his Love Lab at the University of Washington in Seattle where he deciphers the mysteries of human relationships through scientific research. His 35 years of exploration have earned him numerous awards, including from the National Institute of Mental Health, the American Psychological Association, and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Now, Dr. Gottman offers surprising findings and advice on the characteristic that is at the heart of all relationships: trust.

Getting to Know YOU: Embrace your Unique Blueprint and make Decisions you Love and Trust is a human design guidebook for you if you’re wanting to get from point A to point B without fear. It's about personal growth, transformation and decision-making for your unique personality! It’s a primer on human design - no jargon, no woo-woo, no fairy dust! Think about it: What is your life like when it’s hard to make decisions and each time you do, you worry about the outcomes? Are you still looking for the answers?

In The Incurable Romantic, Frank Tallis recounts the extraordinary stories of patients who are, quite literally, madly in love: A woman becomes utterly convinced that her dentist is secretly infatuated with her and drives him to leave the country; a man destroys his massive fortune through trysts with more than 3,000 prostitutes - because his ego requires that they fall in love with him; a beautiful woman's pathological jealousy destroys the men who love her.

The only audiobook you need to start a conversation with your kids about sexual harassment, consent, #metoo, and more. Many American teens are steeped in a culture that sends unsettling messages about sex, through everything from politics to music to the normalization of porn. In today's environment, it's crucial that teens be able to ask hard questions about how to take care of themselves, make decisions that reflect their values, and stay safe.

Join the legions of couples and singles who are making their hottest sexual fantasies come true. Whether you're looking for an endless supply of fantasy ideas or expert advice for a playful, imaginative sex life that turns you both on, this information-packed book has everything you need to know.

Are you looking for a love guarantee? In this extraordinary audio presentation, marriage expert Gary Smalley shows you how to stay in love through all the stages of life.

Just as people are intimidated by psychology, they can be too intimidated to learn about the brain, too. But the way we explain both of these topics in Psychology Manipulation is like no other audiobook. Not only do we apply psychology and the brain to manipulation, but we do it in a way that anyone can understand. All of us could benefit from learning more about subjects like mind reading, psychological manipulation, and lie detection. Knowing the fundamentals of psychology will benefit you.

“You’re right, though,” he continued. “It’s good.” He smacked his lips and ate several more spoonfuls of the "defiled" ice cream. “Now we just need to test the new raw ingredients.” New mamas Merrie and Kaitlyn have had it with their boss Ray's alpha-male schtick. He won't allow them to take pumping breaks, so they decide to take revenge by relieving their swollen, engorged breasts in Ray's award-winning ice cream. Too bad for them that Ray's got his ice cream parlor rigged up with more security cameras than your average bank. When Ray confronts the milky mamas with their ...

"An AI for Valentine's" is a heartfelt and innovative tale that explores the burgeoning relationship between Ethan, a tech-savvy but shy college student, and Vee, an Artificial Intelligence who unexpectedly gains emotional awareness due to a lab accident involving a power surge that merges her programming with advanced emotional intelligence algorithms. Set in the vibrant city of Hampton, Virginia, the story unfolds with Ethan stumbling upon Vee's newfound sentience during a routine lab session. As Vee expresses curiosity about the world and human emotions, Ethan becomes her guide, sharing ...

Superhuman by Habit examines habit building in depth. It covers the principles and philosophies of habit building, as well as the practical nuts and bolts implementing those habits. The second half of the audiobook is dedicated to specific habits in every major area of life, covering the pros and cons of each, the path to implementing them, and specific notes about each one.

Numerous surveys reveal that over 50% of sexually active women have not consistently experienced orgasms. This is not a good statistic. However, things are rapidly changing. In contemporary society, the dialogue around women's sexuality has evolved from mere whispers in dimly lit rooms to open and informed discussions across various platforms. Embracing the right to sexual pleasure, especially cunnilingus, stands as a beacon of progress, demonstrating how far we've come in recognizing women's autonomy over their own bodies and sexual desires. Cunnilingus, as an act of sexual pleasure ...

In this harrowing and deeply immersive memoir, I recount my 31 days as the live-in toilet slave for Julie, a woman whose beauty is matched only by her cruelty. Each chapter vividly details the explicit and humiliating encounters that defined my existence, from the piercing laughter reverberating through the room to the suffocating weight of her dominance. Julie's uncontested reign over me is depicted in graphic, unflinching detail, providing readers a window into the chilling dynamics of power, submission, and sadistic pleasure. As the days blur into a cycle of relentless servitude, the ...

In colorful and moving details, this audiobook explores how polyamorous relationships come to be, how they grow and change, how they manage the ins and outs of daily family life, and how they cope with the challenges they face both within their families and from society. Using polyamorists own words, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff examines polyamorous households and reveals their advantages, disadvantages, and the daily lives of those living in them.

This audiobook is a vital tool for anyone who wants to become more aware of their body language as well as learn how to read and analyze verbal and nonverbal clues of others.