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. ,
The problem of not having enough time is as old as timeitself, and so are most of the proposed cures. The trouble is, theydon't seem to work. The Mind Gym: Give me time proposes a radicallydifferent approach to time and how we use it. Combining extensivepsychological research with five years of testing amongst The MindGym's 100,000 members, this book offers practical solutions thatwill make you feel great about how your time is spent. The book ispacked with techniques including *how to achieve more by slowingdown * tiny time investments that deliver massive returns * how tosay 'no' and be loved for it * simple ways to get other people towant to do your work for you * how to get time with people whohaven't got time for you And there's no need to read this book fromcover to cover. The questionnaire at the start guides you directlyto the chapters that will help you most.
For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring readerswith his simple yet profound stories of the challenges we face inthese times of unprecedented change. The Present is an engaging story of a young man’sjourney to adulthood, and his tireless search for The Present, amysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a wise oldman. This Present, according to the old man, is the mostvaluable gift a person can receive. Why? Because it is theone thing that doesn’t change in changing times. As the young boy becomes a man, he grows disillusioned withhis work and his life. So he returns to ask the old man tohelp him find The Present. The old man responds, “Only you have thepower to find The Present for yourself.” Heeding the old man’sadvice, the young man embarks on a worldwide search for thismagical gift that remains unchanging in a changing world, and holdsthe secret to personal happiness and lifelong success. It is only after the young man has searched high and low and allbut giv
The Power of Now contains specific meditation exercises andvery clear and simple keys that have the power to change our waysof thinking and lead us much further along the path to a liberatedlife. Practicing the Power of Now is a series of excerpts,exercises, and keys from The Power of Now, carefully arranged tohave a profound impact.
From the author of the groundbreaking, international bestsellerThe Female Brain comes this eagerly awaited follow-up. Did you know that the male brain… ·is a lean, mean problem-solving machine thatuses analytical brain structures, not emotional ones, to findsolutions ·thrives under competition, instinctively playsrough, and is obsessed with rank and hierarchy ·has an area for sexual pursuit that is 2.5times larger than that of the female brain, consuming him withsexual fantasies about female body parts As Dr Louann Brizendine’s impeccably researched,irresistible guide follows the male brain from infancy toadulthood, it unlocks many secrets and offers fascinating insightsinto a range of subjects, including emotional intimacy, anger,agression, and winning. It also answers many baffling questions andexposes the often shocking gulf that exists between the sexes.
Book De*ion THE NOW-CLASSIC DREAM REFERENCE– NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM! Jam-packed with all-new material, including astonishing newscientific discoveries, Internet dreamsites, new categories, andnew links, the bestselling Dream Dictionary is bigger and betterthan ever before. Let dream therapist Tony Crisp be your guide on one of the mostenlightening journeys you will ever take: into the world of yourunconscious mind. From Abandoned to Zoo, based on material fromthousands of dreams gathered during three decades of research, thisessential reference is alphabetically organized, providing instantaccess to a wealth of fascinating information about: ? RECURRING DREAMS and their significance ? NIGHTMARES–what they reveal and how to banish them ? RELATIONSHIPS–what your dreams are telling you ? WORK–are you following the right career path? Your dreams willtell. ? FAMILY–how to resolve old hurts and gain
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.
Have you, as a parent, ever found yourself treating yourchildren in a way you would never tolerate from someone else? Theauthors of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting call for a new GoldenRule: Do unto your children as you would have other people do untoyour children. And most important, they show us how to live by it.Based upon extensive research, firsthand experience, and casestudies, Emotionally Intelligent Parenting breaks the mold oftraditional parenting books by taking into account the strong roleof emotions -- those of parents and children -- in psychologicaldevelopment. With this book, parents will learn how to communicatewith children on a deeper, more gratifying level and how to helpthem successfully navigate the intricacies of relating to others.The authors take the five basic principles of Daniel Goleman'sbest-seller, Emotional Intelligence, and explain how they can beapplied to successful parenting. To this end, the book offerssuggestions, stories, dialogues, activities, and a special secti
Why are women more verbal than men? Why do women rememberdetails of fights that men can't remember at all? Why do women tendto form deeper bonds with their female friends than men do withtheir male counterparts? These and other questions have stumpedboth sexes throughout the ages. Now, pioneering neuropsychiatristLouann Brizendine, M.D., brings together the latest findings toshow how the unique structure of the female brain determines howwomen think, what they value, how they communicate, and who theylove. While doing research as a medical student at Yale and then asa resident and faculty member at Harvard, Louann Brizendinediscovered that almost all of the clinical data in existence onneurology, psychology, and neurobiology focused exclusively onmales. In response to the overwhelming need for information on thefemale mind, Brizendine established the first clinic in the countryto study and treat women's brain function. In "The Female Brain,"Dr. Brizendine distills all her findings and the latest informationf
The most respected Krav Maga experts in the USA present a bookaimed at the highest level students of Krav Maga. Presented are themost lethal moves normally taught to police and military personalfor disabling the most dangerous assailants - particularly thosearmed with a gun, knife or other weapon.As the official defensivetactics system of Israeli police, military, and elite specialoperations units, krav maga has proven its effectiveness from frontlines and back streets to prisoner transport and 'take noprisoners' missions. For the first time, "Black Belt Krav Maga"teaches and illustrates the discipline's most lethal fighting andself-defence moves in book format. These no-holds-barred streetfighting techniques are designed to do one thing and one thingonly: end a fight as quickly as possible by completely disabling anopponent. Extensive counterattacks are illustrated for the mostdangerous situations including neutralizing attackers armed withguns, knives, and other weapons. The program in "Black Belt Kr
