{"title":"Ben Ambridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Ben Ambridge, a renowned author whose expertise lies in the fascinating realm of psychology and personal development. Delve into the mind and explore the science behind human behaviour with his insightful books. As a respected figure in the field, Ambridge combines engaging storytelling with psychological science, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePsy-Q\u003c\/em\u003e, Ambridge invites you on an interactive journey to uncover the secrets of your mind. This captivating book is filled with quizzes, games, and thought-provoking experiments designed to enrich your understanding of yourself and those around you. Whether you are a psychology enthusiast or simply curious about what makes people tick, \u003cem\u003ePsy-Q\u003c\/em\u003e offers a delightful and enlightening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Stories of Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e continues to explore the intricacies of human behaviour and development. Through real-life narratives and scientific insights, Ambridge presents a compelling analysis of the factors that shape who we are and how we think. This book offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in personal growth and self-exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking personal development or just curious about the workings of the human psyche, Ben Ambridge's collection provides a valuable resource that is both informative and enjoyable. Explore his works and unlock the mysteries of your own mind with these thought-provoking and engaging reads.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"psy-q-by-ben-ambridge-9781781252116","title":"Psy-Q","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychology is everywhere. Our emotions and desires, the decisions we make on a daily basis—absolutely every aspect of the way we think and feel has been studied by psychologists. Through dozens of interactive puzzles, IQ tests, quizzes, jokes, puns and visual illusions, Ben Ambridge guides us through this wealth of research, showing us how we can better understand ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebunking tabloid speculation, revisiting old favourites such as the Stanford Prison Experiment and unearthing leading-edge research unknown to the general reader, renowned psychologist Ben Ambridge blows away the received wisdom to reveal to enthusiasts and novices alike the psychology behind our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith wit and humour aplenty, he explains whether your blue eyes make you more or less trustworthy, how analogies can help cure cancer, whether Rorschach's famous inkblot tests really work, what your love for heavy metal (or Mozart) says about you, how psychology could help solve the obesity crisis and countless other revealing, entertaining and downright astonishing tests of your \u003cem\u003ePsy-Q\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Won't someone make it all make sense?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Stories of Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e, bestselling author Ben Ambridge explains that the often-bizarre behaviour of individuals, organisations and even whole countries makes perfect sense, once we understand them in terms of stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough generations of storytelling, we have together condensed the human experience into just eight distinct stories. And whether we're pitching a product, bidding to become president, or simply trying to find love and happiness, we do so by telling ourselves, and each other, one of these stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing real-life examples, psychological research and our favourite stories, \u003cem\u003eThe Stories of Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e will teach you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe 'recipes' behind these powerful narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow the plots of stories like \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTed Lasso\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/em\u003e follow these recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow these same plots play out in real life, from addiction to sporting rivalries and dramatic rescues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe psychological science that explains why these stories are so compelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of human behaviour is part of a story - by understanding the stories, you can understand life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA guide to help you understand the world around you, \u003cem\u003eThe Stories of Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e shares fascinating lessons about the nature of humanity, the power of psychology and the way we see ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmbridge expertly decodes and deciphers [the stories of our lives] so we can all benefit and grow\u003c\/em\u003e - Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47350563995884,"sku":"9781035018406","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/49a4d7ddc67161d9fdb47aea27b94874.jpg?v=1772538199"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ben-ambridge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}