Have you ever emerged from the supermarket and wondered why you bought so many things not on your list? Congratulations, you've likely been manipulated!

As yoga reaches the mainstream, there are many who seek to use it as a control device, says author Shahram Shiva. He argues that young people are usually smart enough to see through the ruse.

As Sesame Street Head Writer Joey Mazzarino notes, every parent should have a puppet. It's important for moms and dads to be unafraid of sometimes being silly.

A new book explains why individual humans are notoriously bad at assessing how others perceive them.

Tolstoy is the sort of author that requires deep reading for full appreciation. If you don't have the time for that, there's always the War and Peace quick-read strategy.

Many past campaigns have tackled unique problems that come with running a repeat candidate. Hillary Clinton, who was defeated in the 2008 Democratic primary by Barack Obama, is the most notable example heading into the 2016 presidential election.

Most small-business owners or entrepreneurs avoid hiring friends or family because the professional and personal rarely mix well. If it can't be avoided, the best course of action is to be firm in your dealings.