Although the tenets of self-help have been attacked before, Pearsall is the first psychologist to expose these deeply entrenched ideas to scientific scrutiny. And unlike other debunking books, The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need goes beyond skepticism to propose a set of life-affirming (and refreshingly contrarian) axioms that can help anyone lead the Good Life.

Argues that the lack of joy in one's daily life is a more serious problem than stress, and suggests five steps for attaining a better and more rewarding balance in our lives.

This sequel to Pearsall's bestselling The Pleasure Prescription shows couples the way to true happiness. Drawing on 2,000-year-old Polynesian wisdom, Partners in Pleasure shows how to go beyond self-fulfillment to selfless, shared pleasure. The Foreword features rare written wisdom from a well-respected kapuna (Hawaiian elder).

Are your wishes coming true? Do you have a very special wish that still hasn't been granted? Have you ever made a wish you ended up regretting? These common questions are a curiosity to us all. Wishing Well is the first book to present proof of the subtle but magnificent power of wishing in your daily life. Its the first guide to making wishes that lead to the life you and those you love have always wished for.

According to psychologist Paul Pearsall, it is possible to find paradise on Earth. Everything needed to enjoy and share a full and happy life is prewired into people's natural internal pleasure system. Drawing from the latest research in modern medicine combined with ancient Oceanic principles, this book, a companion to the bestselling The Pleasure Prescription, guides readers in developing their own everyday pleasure prescriptions.