This is a very readable book with plenty of helpful and interesting insights! What makes us liars, lovers and heroes? Discover what science now knows that helps us understand: What successful executives, courageous fighter pilots and high-rolling gamblers share: How the thrill we get from performing under pressure is one key to our survival - and sometimes a path to self-destruction. What governments and cults have in common: How our passion for ideas and our ability to work together in groups give rise to the best and worst in human thinking and behaviour. Why eyes rove, diets fail, and money burns holes in our pockets: How the "wired-in" love of novelty that helps us thrive in unpredictable situations causes even rewarding pursuits and people to lose their appeal over time. Also, a new view on why kids kill, and insights on the human paradox - our dual capacity for great love and horrible violence. 336 pages, including an index and notes. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

GENETIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE BRAIN SUCCESS CULTS GOVERNMENT NOVELTY GROUPS PRESSURE