The New York Times Bestseller, acclaimed by author such as Freakonomics co-author Steven D. Levitt, Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Nudge co-author Richard Thaler, Thinking Fast and Slow offers a whole new look at the way our minds work, and how we make decisions. Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fast, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. It will enable to you make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do. ,

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In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with thepeace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master,spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to makepositive use of the very situations that usually pressure andantagonize us. For him a ringing telephone can be a signal to callus back to our true selves. Dirty dishes, red lights, and trafficjams are spiritual friends on the path to "mindfulness" -- theprocess of keeping our consciousness alive to our presentexperience and reality. The most profound satisfactions, thedeepest feelings of joy and completeness lie as close at hand asour next aware breath and the smile we can form right now.

A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fictionby the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the mostacclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUNTHING...brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range oftopics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player tohis trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays,Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny. Filled withhilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essaysbrilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and onceagain reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent andgargantuan intellect.

Herman's book shows how proper use of the Physioball makes iteasier to gain the strengthening and slimming effects of thePilates technique. Originally developed for physical therapypatients, the ball is a low-impact, high-intensity fitness toolthat adds fun, variety, and effectiveness to a workout session.

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In It's Not Just Who You Know, Tommy Spaulding—the former CEOof Up With People—has written the new How to Win Friends andInfluence People for the twenty-fist century. Success—in businessand in life—is all about relationships. 0 2 In this powerful guideto reaching out to others, Spaulding takes Dale Carnegie's classicphilosophy to the next level—how to create lasting relationshipsthat go well beyond mere superficial contacts and “second floor”relationships. 0 2 Tommy Spaulding learned at a very young age that he was notdestined to be an academic star. He may have gotten a 4.0, but onlyif he added his high school and college GPAs together. The reasonhe found academics so challenging, he discovered later, is thatTommy is dyslexic. But his dyslexia didn't hold him back—in fact,it helped him to develop the talents he did have. 0 2 For Tommy isa natural leader; he realized early on that he had a unique abilityto connect with others, whatever their age or background. 0 2 As ateenager, h

The classic, best-selling story of life in the football-driventown of Odessa, Texas, with a new afterword that looks at theplayers and the town ten years later.. Return once again to thetimeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningesthigh-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known tobe a town big on dreams, but the Panthers help keep the hopes anddreams of this small, dusty town going. Socially and raciallydivided, its fragile economy follows the treacherous boom-bust pathof the oil business. In bad times, the unemployment rate barrelsout of control; in good times, its murder rate skyrockets. Butevery Friday night from September to December, when the PermianHigh School Panthers play football, this West Texas town becomes aplace where dreams can come true. With frankness and compassion, H.G. Bissinger chronicles a season in the life of Odessa and showshow single-minded devotion to the team shapes the community andinspires--and sometimes shatters--the teenagers who wear

When you balance your seven energy centers, you reclaim yournatural rights and reestablish your natural order. You begin toundo the damage that was caused by living your life backward, fromthe head first, forgetting the body and spirit altogether. As witheverything in nature, if your life isn't supported by a groundedsource of energy, it will wither and lose its vitality. As youlearn about the chakras, you will discover that balancing themisn't particularly hard, especially if you think of it as a processof not just living your life, but actually loving your life. --From the Introduction How can we balance our time and energy when our days are sohectic? How can we find harmony in mind, body, and spirit? In TrueBalance, renowned intuitive and spiritual healer Sonia Choquettepresents a step-by-step workbook for finding balance within ourseven essential energy centers, or chakras. Drawing upon her deeppersonal experience and practice, she offers a wise anddown-to-earth guide to achieving harmony. Wi