"Resettling Your Brain in the Age of Cheap Pleasures"--

"A tech-industry insider takes a critical look at the effect games are having on our short- and long-term happiness and assesses the cultural prospects of a society increasingly obsessed with gaming. The American "game economy" has become an enormous enterprise, devouring roughly one-ninth of America's entire economic output. This overview of arguably the most influential segment of the entertainment industry examines the perspectives of gaming enthusiasts,...

"In codependence, the emphasis is on everyone and everything but ourselves....In recovery, we learn how to say no, to set boundaries in relationships, and then perhaps walk away-if necessary-sometimes for a long time, perhaps forever. It's not without effort....Even if a relationship is worth saving, your active codependence can destroy it. It will not help it or you and will certainly not convince the other person in your life to stop drinking or...

Are drugs the only thing humans can get addicted to? What about behaviors? To answer this question, take a look at what happens inside the brain of a compulsive gambler. As this case study reveals, many of the same neurochemical processes of drug abuse - from genetic predisposition to dopamine release - also accompany addiction to behaviors.

Take Control and Get What You Want, When You Want It - Learn Emotional Manipulation Techniques, How to Protect Yourself from Manipulation, and How to Interpret Body Language Effectively You'll be shocked to learn that it's not magic and that you, too, can be among the top 1%! Be like them by reading this book, which will teach you secrets and methods to use manipulation and never fall prey to it again. Understanding nonverbal signs, dominating body...

Breaking the Stigma: Understanding the Truth About BPD is a comprehensive guide to understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and its impact on relationships. Drawing on personal experiences and extensive research, this book offers a compassionate and insightful perspective on BPD, addressing common misconceptions and stigmas associated with the disorder. This book covers the key topics that are crucial for understanding BPD, including: Exploring...

Discover the Better Life You Desire with Sleep Hypnosis, Subliminal Affirmations, and Guided Meditation. A Step-by-Step Practical Guide Do you want to quit drinking, but you are finding it difficult? Do you want to gain self-control but can't achieve it? If you answered "YES" to at least one of these questions, then the next sixty seconds will be a life-changing experience for you. I bring you the Ultimate Solution to Help You Fix This Totally...

Collin can't help himself--he has a unique condition that leads him to count every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father. When Collin is asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog,...

"In what is considered the cornerstone of the most significant recovery movement of the 21st century, Kevin Griffin shares his own extraordinary journey to sobriety and how he integrated the Twelve Steps of recovery with Buddhist mindfulness practices. With a new foreword by William Alexander, the author of Ordinary Recovery, One Breath at a Time takes you on a journey through the Steps, examining critical ideas like Powerlessness, Higher Power, and...

Caffeine and nicotine are two of the most common psychoactive drugs in our society. How do they work? How dangerous are they? After reviewing how each of these drugs affects the brain - and why nicotine in particular is so addictive - Professor Polk offers several strategies to quit tobacco use.