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Frank Machovec argues that the assumption of perfect information has done untold economic damage. It has provided the rationale for active state intervention and has obscured the extent to which entrepreneurial activity depends upon the exploitation of asymmetric information.

Dreams have fascinated people throughout history. They connect us to deeper recesses of our minds. By interpreting them we can better understand ourselves. This handy pocker guide will help you do that.

The latest theory of intelligence is that it is multiple, not just the scholastic aptitude or "school smarts" of IQ tests. The great composers had high levels of musical intelligence, great writers linguistic intelligence, Olympic gold medalists body-kinesthetic intelligence, and the lives and works of Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad reflected high spiritual intelligence (SIQ). This book explains SIQ, in past and recent history, with self-h...

Ancient guide through the process from death to rebirth, a spiritual journey that can take up to 49 days, shorter if the guide is followed carefully and well.

Describes the psychology of cults and terrorism with examples from ancient and modern history, the psychological concepts involved, how to detect and prevent them and treat its leaders and member-victims.

There are difficult people in every community, impossible to avoid. This book will help you cope with them. The psychologist-author offers practical advice and explains their behavior, how it relates to personality theories and to some mental disorders.

Convenient pocket version of all 81 sutras (teachings) of the Book of Tao of LaoTse, the nature philosophy as timely as when written 2500 years ago. Ideal quick read for travel or daily inspiration.

Convenient, concise explanation of Buddha's "message from the heart" with excerpts from sutras, and parables and sayings. Includes major movements after Buddha's death such as Zen, with koans you can try. Ideal reading while traveling, for daily inspiration, or a refresher of basic Buddhism. Non-denomnational.

Convenient pocket edition of all 64 hexagrams of the I CHING or BOOK OF CHANGES, possibly the world's oldest personal guidance manual. Includes explanations of ancient use and how it can be used today.

Death and what happens after has fascinated people throughout history. This book presents the theories and expectations from ancient to modern times, with many quotes. some reassuring and some provocative.

Syzygy is a personality theory of three basic forces in nature and human nature: Stasis (S), secure stable base, Reactivity (R) energizing and motivating, and Transcending Tao (T). Its name is from astronomy when several stars or planets seen from a distance seem one. Syzygy embraces all other theories, all arts and sciences, hence a unified theory.

This practical book helps the expert witness new to court to prepare psychologically as well as professionally for courtroom testimony. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal process, trial procedures, and the role of the expert in the adversarial system of state and federal courts. Chapters focus on the current status of expert testimony, law from ancient to modern times, the adversary system, typical lawyer attitudes and approache...

What's funny and why. This book explains six classic theories of humor, with many examples.

Hypnosis use and abuse, by a licensed psychologist and expert in hypnosis for 30 years, with examples and recommendations to reduce risk.

Personal growth manual to help readers answer three basic questions: Who am I? Who are these other people? What the hell am I doing? Many self-help exercises. A final chapter is on wellness and managing stress. The book is a distillation of 30 years of workshops by a professional psychologist.

In these hectic, 21st-century times, many worry if they have stepped over the line and acquired a mental disorder. Are you really crazy, or is what troubles you simply a normal variant of universal human behavior? What behavioral traits must you learn to live with? Which can you change? What can your dreams tell you about your behavior? In his basic, down-to-earth primer, board-certified psychologist Dr. Frank Machovec describes mental disorde...

Frank Machovec argues that the assumption of perfect information has done untold economic damage. It has provided the rationale for active state intervention and has obscured the extent to which entrepreneurial activity depends upon the exploitation of asymmetric information.

A practical leader-manager skills manual for individual or group use, a distillation of 30 years of field-tested training programs in the U.S. and Canada, with 94 skill builder exercises to apply what's learned.

A delightful romp through the world of humor with hundreds of examples. Includes theories of humor and ways to enrich your own sense of humor.

Explains the mystic triad of Buddhism, Taoism, and Zen, three major sources of Asian wisdom. Many excerpts from ancient sources and similar ideas from Western writers. A final chapter adds "other lights" of Kakuan's bull, Musashi's five rings, and Feng Shui.