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In this work the author, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology that challenged the rational model of judgment and decision making, has brought together his many years of research and thinking in one book. He explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. He exposes the extraordinary capabilities,...
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Bala Kids, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc
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[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Just a Thought is an exploration of thoughts and their role and importance in our lives. Whether they are happy thoughts, sad thoughts, scared or worried thoughts, the book highlights their movement, behavior, and purpose, and questions their audacity and boldness in constantly requiring our attention. It would seem, at times, that we are nothing but thought!"--
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Riverhead Books
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2017.
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296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Two cognitive scientists explain how the human brain relies on the communal nature of intelligence and knowledge, constantly gathering information and expertise stored outside our mind and bodies, to overcome its shortcomings of being error prone, irrational and often ignorant, "--NoveList.
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Beginner books volume 62
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Beginner Books
Pub. Date
1975
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41 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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Relates in verse some of the unusual thinks you can think if only you try. A mad outpouring of made-up words, and intriguing ideas.
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"The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. The difficulty of rethinking our assumptions is surprisingly common--maybe even fundamentally human. Our ways of thinking become habits that we don't bother to question, and mental laziness leads us to prefer the ease of old...
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WaterBrook
Pub. Date
[2020]
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xiv, 217 pages ; 22 cm
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"Be productive without sacrificing peace of mind with the Lazy Genius strategy of focusing on what really matters and ignoring what doesn't. If you need a comprehensive self-help strategy but are tired of reading stacks of self-help books, here is an easyway that actually works. No more cobbling together life hacks and productivity strategies from dozens of authors and still feeling tired. The struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be in charge"--...
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Crown
Pub. Date
2022.
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368 pages
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What makes puzzles-jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus-so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they're among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs-four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder-set out to determine their myriad...
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Atria Books
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2013.
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960 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
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"A comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative thoughts from the finest minds in history. Ranging from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Plato to today's cutting-edge thinkers, it offers a wealth of stimulation and amusement for everyone with a curious mind."--Front jacket flap.
14) Don't overthink it: make easier decisions, stop second-guessing, and bring more joy to your life
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"Popular blogger offers readers strategies to avoid negative thought patterns, streamline decisions they're often prone to overthink, and proactively bring more peace, joy, and love into their lives"--
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Atria Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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viii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Building a Second Brain is Getting Things Done for the digital age. It's a revolutionary new productivity method for consuming, synthesizing, and remembering the vast amount of information we take in, allowing us to become more effective and creative andharness the unprecedented amount of technology we have at our disposal"--
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Hay House
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Within the pages of this transformational book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer reveals how to change the self-defeating thinking patterns that have prevented you from living at the highest levels of success, happiness, and health. You'll learn to apply specific questions to any excuse, and then proceed through the steps of a new paradigm.
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Basic Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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304 pages 24 cm.
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"In recent years, dozens of neuro-self-help books have been published that all purport to help improve brain function with just "one weird trick." With lifestyle changes, recreational drug use, prescription interventions, or the latest in fashionable electromagnetic stimulation, we can lightly embroider, severely alter, or dramatically deconstruct the brains we have. In The Tailored Brain, biologist and science writer Emily Willingham takes a different...
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Basic Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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xii, 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? In The Art of Logic in an Illogical World, Eugenia Cheng throws a lifeline to readers drowning in the illogic of contemporary life. Cheng is a mathematician, so she knows how to make an airtight argument. But even for her, logic sometimes falls prey to emotion, which is why she still fears flying and eats more cookies than she should. If a mathematician can't...
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