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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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.

THE KEY TO A BETTER BODY—in shape, energized, and youthful—isa healthy brain. Based on the latest medical research, as well ason Dr. Amen’s two decades of clinical practice at the re?nownedAmen Clinics, where Dr. Amen and his as?sociates pioneered the useof the most advanced brain imaging technology, Change YourBrain, Change Your Body shows you how to take the very bestcare of your brain. With fifteen practical, easy-to-implement solutions involvingnutritious foods, natural supplements and vitamins,positive-thinking habits, and, when neces?sary, highly targetedmedications, Dr. Amen shows you how to: * Reach and maintain your ideal weight * Soothe and smooth your skin at any age * Reduce the stress that can impair your immune system * Sharpen your memory * Increase willpower and eliminate the crav?ings that keep you fromachieving your exercise and diet goals * Enhance sexual desire and performance * Lower your blood pressure without medication * Avoid depression and elevate the enjoyment you take in

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.

From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Useless Information comes another enlightening, entertaining, and ultimately useless assortment of trivia. If you find yourself transfixed by the most trivial of trivia, or mesmerized by the most minor of minutiae, The Useless Information Society's latest findings can satisfy your every need. This wide-ranging collection will fill every nook and cranny of your brain with information you'll surely never need, but will enjoy learning anyway! Did you know... - that penguins can jump six feet out of the water? - that everyone is color-blind at birth? Would you care to know... - what the first meal eaten on the moon was? - what country drinks the most Coca-Cola? (Hint: It's not the United States.) In 1995, a secret society was formed comprising Britain's foremost thinkers, writers, and artists to trade and share in useless information (or, as founding member Keith Waterhouse, playwright an

New York Times Bestseller “As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir asone could find.” —from the foreword by Augusten Burroughs Ever since he was young, John Robison longed to connect withother people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits—aninclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact,dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his youngerbrother, Augusten Burroughs, in them)—had earned him the label“social deviant.” It was not until he was forty that he wasdiagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome. Thatunderstanding transformed the way he saw himself—and the world. Aborn storyteller, Robison has written a moving, darkly funny memoirabout a life that has taken him from developing exploding guitarsfor KISS to building a family of his own. It’s a strange, sly,indelible account—sometimes alien yet always deeply human.

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.

Thousands of things you didn't think you needed to know-and probably don't. All you never needed to know, and couldn't be bothered to ask. One person's useless information could prove invaluable to someone else. Then again, maybe not. But to The Useless Information Society, any fact that passes its gasp-inducing, "not-a-lot-of-people-know- that" test merits inclusion in this fascinating but ultimately useless book. Did you know... - That fish scales are used to make lipstick? - Why organized crime accounts for ten percent of the United States's annual income? - The name of the first CD pressed in the U.S.? - The shortest performance ever nominated for an Oscar? - How much Elvis weighed at the time of his death? - What the suits in a deck of cards represent? - How many Quarter Pounders can be made from one cow? - How interesting useless information can be? The Book of Useless Information answers these teasers and will captivate readers with the joy of pursuing pointless knowledge.

Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, KravMaga is perfect for new students because it is designed to teachreal-world self-defense in the shortest possible time. Krav Magafor Beginners offers a two-part program of fitness training andstreet fighting skills that gets the reader in shape and ready toconfront an attacker. In Israel, where military service is requiredof all citizens, Krav Maga is the official system used to transformordinary people into effective members of one of the world's mostrespected armies. The program in Krav Maga for Beginners works for everyone big or small, man or woman, young or old. Thefitness training combines cardio, strength training, fight moves(including punches, kicks, and rolls), and sports conditioning toburn fat and tone muscle. The no-holds-barred self-defensetechniques are easy to learn, require a minimal amount of strength,and, most importantly, are designed to immobilize an attacker andremove oneself from a dangerous situation as quickly aspossib