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. ,

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives from the author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain As David Brooks observes, There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood. And yet we humans don t do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person s story should you pay attention to? Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and his determination to grow as a per

The mysterious world of dreams revealed Dreams are secret messages from your unconscious that can be yourgreatest tool for understanding yourself and your life. Yet fewpeople recognize how to access this tremendous source of guidanceand wisdom. Denise Linn, healer and author of Sacred Space and The SecretLanguage of Signs, calls upon her Cherokee heritage and herknowledge of native cultures around the world to presentlittle-known information regarding dreams. In The Hidden Power ofDreams she presents simple ways to utilize dreams and dreaming forspiritual transformation. Denise herself has journeyed into thespace between two worlds through a near-death experience, and hasbrought back invaluable perceptions from the amazing realm ofdreams. This comprehensive book uncovers the power of dreams so that youcan: Remember your dreams and recognize their meaning Harness the life-changing qualities of dreams Develop the skill of astral projection Heal yourself, your chi

In the cloud-washed airspace between the cornfields ofIllinois and blue infinity, a man puts his faith in the propellerof his biplane. For disillusioned writer and itinerant barnstormerRichard Bach, belief is as real as a full tank of gas and sparksfiring in the cylinders...until he meets Donald Shimoda--formermechanic and self-described messiah who can make wrenches fly andRichard's imagination soar.... In Illusions, the unforgettable follow-up to hisphenomenal bestseller Jonathan Livingston Seagull, RichardBach takes to the air to discover the ageless truths that give oursouls wings: that people don't need airplanes to soar...that eventhe darkest clouds have meaning once we lift ourselves abovethem... and that messiahs can be found in the unlikeliestplaces--like hay fields, one-traffic-light midwestern towns, andmost of all, deep within ourselves.

Beautiful Braids (over 700,000 sold) owes its steady successto the simple fact that, as the most affordable and complete bookon braiding on the market, it represents incomparable value. Fromelegant chignons and classic English braids to the sporty Duchessbraid, these elaborate styles will continue to turn heads.

Western-based astrology has a provocative counterpart in theNative American medicine wheel, with a spirit animal equivalent foreach sign of the zodiac. In this thoughtful book, Lucy Harmer showsreaders how to find the spirit animal that corresponds to theirbirth sign. She provides detailed de*ions of the strengths andweaknesses of each of the twelve spirit animals—for example, falconis enthusiastic and adventurous but can be impulsive and impatient,while deer is sociable and eloquent but can be lazy andsuperficial. Once readers determine their spirit animal, they canbetter understand their relationships with family, friends, andassociates. Readers can also discover those people who are part oftheir animal clan and the various compatibilities andincompatibilities between all the spirit animals. They will be ableto uncover the hidden treasures of their personalities and theirsecret talents, as well as the color, plant, and totem stonecorresponding to each spirit animal. For readers who want to takesham

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.

Quantum-Touch teaches techniques for focusing and amplifyinglife-force energy (chi) through simple breathing and body-awarenessexercises. This practice stimulates our biological intelligence topromote healing in everything from major immune disorders tochronic pain to emotional disturbances. A new addition to Alain Herriott’s successful series thatincludes Supercharging Quantum-Touch, this manual of advancedtechniques is geared toward those who already know the basics ofQuantum-Touch or have backgrounds in general energy healing,Chinese disciplines such as tai chi and qi gong, or the yogic anddance disciplines. Techniques are presented through step-by-stepexercises that facilitate the energy flow through both teacher andpatient. This energy transference encourages bone alignment, stressreduction, and deep and lasting healing. Quantum-Touch CoreTransformation shows how to truly experience oneself (emotionally,spiritually, physically) and to begin to open consciousness andenter a whole new level