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. ,
Kay Redfield Jamison, award-winning professor and writer,changed the way we think about moods and madness. Now Jamison usesher characteristic honesty, wit and eloquence to look back at herrelationship with her husband, Richard Wyatt, a renowned scientistwho died of cancer. Nothing was the Same is a penetratingpsychological study of grief viewed from deep inside the experienceitself.
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.
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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.
A unique blend of ancient tradition and modern scientifictheory, a comprehensive introduction to the science of the human""aura"" or energy field discusses how this field can be used forhealing. 50,000 first printing.
Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart-tongued,no-holds-barred wakeup call to all women who want to be thin. Withsuch blunt advice as, "Soda is liquid Satan" and "You are a totalmoron if you think the Atkins Diet will make you thin," it's arallying cry for all savvy women to start eating healthy andlooking radiant. Unlike standard diet books, it actually makes thereader laugh out loud with its truthful, smart-mouthed revelations.Behind all the attitude, however, there's solid guidance. SkinnyBitch espouses a healthful lifestyle that promotes wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables, and encourages women to get excitedabout feeling "clean and pure and energized."
"A comprehensive volume of work that covers a vast area of key topics essential to the work of sports physiotherapists, sports rehabilitators, sports medicine practitioners and the like...a truly informed opinion, in order to adapt their treatment philosophies appropriately." Julian Hatcher, Director of Sport & Senior Lecturer, Fellow of Orthopaedic Medicine, Physical Therapy in Sport - Volume 4 Issue 1, February 2003 interesting and stimulating to read, bringing together the many facets of sport and exercise relating to physical therapists. It is current and well organised"www.sportex.net Product De*ion This unique, evidence-based textbook examines therapies for sport and exercise. It outlines the research findings that support various physical therapy treatment approaches. With the increasing role that physical therapists now play in prevention and management of sports injuries, this book is a must-have for all practitioners in the field.
