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Few people will easily admit to taking pleasure in the misfortunes of others. But who doesn't enjoy it when an arrogant but untalented contestant is humiliated on American Idol, or when the embarrassing vice of a self-righteous politician is exposed, or even when an envied friend suffers a small setback? The truth is that joy in someone else's pain - known by the German word schadenfreude - permeates our society.

A revelatory look at why we dehumanize each other, with stunning examples from world history as well as today's headlines.

The Psychology of Sports Fans explains the intricate psychological foundations of sports fandom, exploring why sports hold such emotional power across cultures and demographics. This book uncovers how sports provide meaning, identity, and community, making them an essential part of human life. The book examines the psychological mechanisms behind sports fandom, including the formation of beliefs, emotional connections, and the role of rituals. It explores how sports fandom satisfies core psychological, social, and cultural needs, drawing parallels between sports and religious devotion.

Tras el éxito de ¿Por qué nadie me lo dijo antes?, la psicóloga clínica Julie Smith regresa con Abrir en caso de..., una guía imprescindible para afrentar los momentos de crisis con claridad y acción. Con un formato innovador de "cartas para abrir cuando...", este libro ofrece consejos prácticos y herramientas psicológicas basadas en la ciencia para manejar el estrés, la ansiedad, la autoestima y la toma de decisiones.

If you are speaking across generations, you need to understand how different generations hear. Pastor Darrell Hall (a millennial) harnesses the insights of generational science to explore how generations are distinct people groups with their own cultures and languages. With fresh research from the Barna Group on how generations communicate, Hall sheds light on how each generation receives verbal messages, from boomers and Xers to millennials and Gen Z and those not yet named.