{"title":"Martin Seligman","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"authentic-happiness-martin-seligman-paperback","title":"Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781857886771\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthentic Happiness is the ground-breaking paperback in which Martin Seligman, the psychologist widely credited with founding the field of Positive Psychology, argues that lasting happiness is not a matter of luck or genetics but a skill that can be learned. Drawing on decades of rigorous research, Seligman moves beyond simply treating misery and instead shows readers how to identify and deliberately cultivate their own strengths, building a foundation for genuine, sustainable wellbeing rather than fleeting pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn international bestseller that sparked widespread debate about the true nature of happiness, this paperback distils years of scientific study into a practical, accessible guide. Seligman introduces readers to 24 core strengths and virtues that underpin good character, offering tests and self-assessment tools so readers can pinpoint their own \"signature strengths.\" Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all formula, the book encourages readers to recognise what they are naturally good at and to weave those strengths more deliberately into daily life — at work, in relationships, and in parenting. Seligman explains how this approach builds genuine resilience, helping readers withstand setbacks and misfortune far more effectively than by simply chasing short-term pleasures. The book also examines the science behind optimism, gratitude, flow, and meaning, translating academic findings into exercises any reader can apply immediately. Praised by figures such as Daniel Goleman, this paperback remains one of the most influential and widely read works in the self-help and psychology space, valued equally by general readers, coaches, educators, and workplace leaders looking for evidence-based tools to improve engagement and life satisfaction. It is a thoughtful, research-driven read for anyone wanting more than fleeting motivation — a book that offers durable, practical change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to identify your own signature strengths using guided tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the 24 strengths and virtues that shape human character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild genuine, lasting resilience against stress and setbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply positive psychology principles to work, parenting, and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by the internationally recognised founder of Positive Psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMartin E. P. Seligman is a psychologist widely regarded as the founder of Positive Psychology. He has held the position of Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and served as President of the American Psychological Association. His influential body of work includes other bestselling titles exploring optimism and resilience. Seligman's research has reshaped how psychologists and the public alike think about wellbeing, shifting focus from simply treating illness toward actively building flourishing lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthentic Happiness offers a rare blend of scholarly rigor and genuine warmth, giving readers practical tools rather than empty platitudes — a lasting addition to any self-help or psychology collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Due to stock availability, the UK ISBN\/edition cover received may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Seligman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810821738733,"sku":"SNG11690","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/authentic-happiness-martin-seligman-paperback.jpg?v=1784316974"},{"product_id":"learned-optimism-martin-seligman-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781473684317\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (John Murray Press)\u003cbr\u003e\nAudience: General Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLearned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life is Martin E.P. Seligman's landmark work on positive psychology, exploring how optimism can be learned rather than being a fixed personality trait. Drawing on over twenty years of clinical research, this brand-new paperback edition explains how our explanatory style shapes resilience, mood, and even physical health. It offers practical, evidence-based exercises for readers wanting a more hopeful, constructive outlook on everyday setbacks and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst published in the early 1990s and revised for a new generation of readers, Learned Optimism remains one of the defining texts in the field of positive psychology. Seligman's central argument is simple but powerful: pessimism is a habit of thinking, built from the way we explain misfortunes to ourselves, and like any habit it can be unlearned and replaced. The book walks readers through the ABC model of adversity, belief and consequence, showing how catching and challenging negative self-talk can break cycles of helplessness and low mood. Seligman draws on decades of research, including studies on depression, sales performance, sport and parenting, to demonstrate that a more optimistic explanatory style correlates with better health, stronger relationships and greater achievement. This paperback edition is designed to be read cover to cover or dipped into as a practical manual, with self-assessment tests that let readers measure their own level of optimism before and after applying the techniques. Chapters address optimism in children, in the workplace and in long-term health, making the book relevant well beyond an individual reader's own mindset. It is frequently recommended by therapists, coaches and educators as an accessible entry point into evidence-based psychology, free from jargon and grounded firmly in scientific study rather than generic self-help platitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the ABC model for identifying and reframing negative thought patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake Seligman's own optimism test to measure your current explanatory style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover research-backed links between optimism, health and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical techniques suitable for home, school and workplace settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by the psychologist widely credited as the founder of positive psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMartin E.P. 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