Psychology
The Orphans of Davenport: Eugenics, the Great Depression, and the War over Children's Intelligence
Hardback
The fascinating—and eerily timely—tale of the forgotten Depression-era psychologists who overthrew long-accepted racist and classist views of childhood development.
Six Days in August: The Story of Stockholm Syndrome
Paperback
A rollicking account of the bizarre hostage drama that gave rise to the term "Stockholm syndrome."
The Sea We Swim In: How Stories Work in a Data-Driven World
Hardback
A practical guide to “narrative thinking”—and why it matters all the more in a digital world.
Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain
Hardback
From The New York Times best-selling author and host of Hidden Brain comes a counterintuitive, thought-provoking exploration of deception’s role in human success.
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
Paperback
Ancient Stoic insights combined with modern psychological research help us overcome—and even benefit from—everyday obstacles.