Psychology Books - Recommended Reading
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The below books are highly rated and recommended reading if you want to further your specialist knowledge in a particular area or just broaden your general psychological knowledge.
Psychology - Everything You Need to Know
by Dr Alan Porter
This book covers most of the major fields of Psychology and is illustrated with numerous colourful diagrams for easier understanding.
People who've read this book say things like "It has a ton of info" and "one of my favorite books, its very well explained".
Dark Psychology and Manipulation
by William Cooper
What they don't teach in you psych class. Understand techniques people use to manipulate, coerce, brainwash and gaslight others.
Others are saying "This is such an informative and interesting book. It covers so many aspects of dark psychology, for example, recognizing and avoiding toxic relationships and mind control."
Becoming a Forensic Psychologist
by David DeMatteo, Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo and Alisha Desai
A comprehensive guide to becoming a forensic psychologist. Moving beyond just definitions, this book teaches forensic strategies and career paths you can take.
Mind of a Murderer
by Dr Richard Taylor
Find out what drives people to murder. The author has worked on hundreds of horrific and tragic cases to give him great insight into the killer mindset.
Others have said "A dark, fascinating and often surprising glimpse into the minds of those who kill, from a forensic psychiatrist who's seen it all".
Clinical Handbook of Disorders
by David Barlow
The 6th edition of this book describes evidence based treatments for mental health issues. Presenting cases from experts, this book dives deep in how to treat specific mental issues.