2012 Reprint of 1910 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This is a brilliant and accessible exploration of thinking and its relationship to learning. Dewey's concern wi...

The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at human psychology and reasoning — essential reading for anyone who wants to avoid "cognitive errors" and make better...

Decades of research have proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be a highly effective treatment for a broad range of psychological conditions in adults and children. This book offers a unique approach along with creative and practical...

Why are we sometimes blind to the minds of others, treating them like objects or animals instead? Why do we talk to our cars, or the stars, as if there is a mind that can hear us? Why do we so routinely believe that others think, feel...

Living Your Purpose walks readers through the five principles at the heart of NLP. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is the study of how people make change on purpose. In applying NLP to your own life, you simply assume that you have...

'If you want flashes and particular experiences of romantic love, read novels. If you want to understand this central quality of human nature to its roots, read Why We Love.' —Edward O. Wilson In Why We Love, renowned anthropologis...

Memories are an integral part of being human. They haunt us, we cherish them, and in our lives we collect more of them with each new experience. Without memory, you would not be able to maintain a relationship, drive your car, talk to...

Based on cutting-edge science, Boost Your Brain is internationally recognized neurologist Majid Fotuhi's complete program for increasing brain size and enhancing brain function, including memory, creativity, comprehension, and concent...

"Genuinely arresting . . . required reading for journalists, politicians, academics, and anyone who listens to them."-Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind WorksWe are awash in predictions. In newspapers, blogs, and books; on radio...

Newly updated, revised, and redesigned, this popular workbook companion to Gawain's phenomenally successful guide to personal growth and fulfillment offers readers hands-on methods for designing and implementing a completely individua...

Why is split second decision-making superior to deliberation? Gut Feelings delivers the science behind Malcolm Gladwell?s Blink Reflection and reason are overrated, according to renowned psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer. Much better quali...

A penetrating analysis of the dark corners of human deception, enlivened by intriguing case histories and experiments.

We forget our passwords. We pay too much to go to the gym. We think we’d be happier if we lived in California (we wouldn’t), and we think we should stick with our first answer on tests (we shouldn’t). Why do we make mistakes? An...

Drawing on the latest research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and biology, writer and broadcaster Claudia Hammond explores the mysteries of our perception of time in her book Time Warped. Why does life seem to speed up ...

Is there a foolproof way to reduce stress and anxiety while you boost your memory? Raise your IQ even as you slow down the aging process? Become more creative and train your ability to focus at the same time? The answer is simple: Mov...

Psychology doesn't have to be complicated. This book offers an accessible way to help you understand yourself and also challenges your thinking so you can move forward in a positive way. With clear, straightforward advice on identifyi...

First commissioned by the CIA, this book offers a fascinating look at the never-ending quest for better intelligence analysis. At the fundamental core of this work are the cognitive challenges that any analyst faces, and how critical...

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inside of a Dog, this "elegant and entertaining" (The Boston Globe) explanation of how humans perceive their environments "does more than open our eyes...opens our hea...

Of all the French cultural exports over the last 150 years or so, 'pataphysics -- the science of imaginary solutions and the laws governing exceptions -- has proven to be one of the most durable. Origin...

"A riveting look at the birth of a new science." —Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive When he was eight years old, Dan Hurley was labeled a "slow learner" because he still couldn't read.  Three years later, he had ...

“One of our true superstars of nonfiction” (David Foster Wallace), Lewis Hyde offers a playful and inspiring defense of forgetfulness by exploring the healing effect it can have on the human psyche. We live in a culture...

Every day we make choices. Coke or Pepsi? Save or spend? Stay or go?Whether mundane or life-altering, these choices define us and shape our lives. Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire ...

This book is about how Jim Karol has developed an incredible memory and enhanced emotional intelligence. it doesn't just tell the story of amazing feats of memory. this book takes the most important step of all. It reaches across boun...

Groundbreaking anthropologist and memory champion Lynne Kelly reveals how we can use ancient and traditional mnemonic methods to enhance and expand our memory. Our brain is a muscle. Like our bodies, it needs exercise. In the last ...

In making decisions, when should we go with our gut and when should we try to analyze every option? When should we use our intuition and when should we rely on logic and statistics? Most of us would probably agree that for important d...

The New York Times bestselling guide to thinking like literature's greatest detective No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merel...

One of the world's leading neuroscientists teams up with an accomplished writer to debunk the popular left-brain/right-brain theory and offer an exciting new way of thinking about our minds. The second edition, with expanded practical...

What is Wernicke Korsakoff? Is it simply dementia caused by too much alcohol? Unfortunately it is not that simple, as you will understand after reading this book. It is a general misconception that Korsakoff is caused by too much al...

"I have no special talents," said Albert Einstein. "I am only passionately curious."Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do...

INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER  *New York Times *USAToday *Washington Post *LA Times "Debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for...