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Why Free Will Is Real

List, Christian · Harvard University Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A crystal-clear, scientifically rigorous argument for the existence of free will, challenging what many scientists and scientifically minded philosophers believe.Philosophers have argued about the nature and the very existence of free will for centuries. Today, many scientists and scientifically...
 
 
Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance

Khazan, Inna · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

A mind- body approach to taking control of your physical and emotional health. Biofeedback is the process of training your body to control its involuntary actions, such as breathing and heart rate. Minor changes to these actions can significantly improve physical and emotional well- being....
 
 
The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

Robson, David · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

An eye-opening examination of the stupid things smart people do -- and how to cultivate skills to protect ourselves from error.Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else, they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap,"...
 
 
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business

Erikson, Thomas · St. Martin's Essentials
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A runaway bestseller in Sweden that has sold more than a million copies worldwide, Surrounded by Idiots shares a simple, revolutionary method of understanding the people around you that will change how you interact with everyone from your coworkers to your spouse. Author Thomas Erikson...
 
 
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Epstein, David · Riverhead Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

"Range is an urgent and important book, an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance." - Daniel H. Pink What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. Plenty of experts argue that anyone...
 
 
How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen: 9 Steps to Cultivating an Opportunity Mindset in a Crisis

Jim Taylor · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Few of us go through life without experiencing some sort of crisis, whether health, financial, relationship, career, or personal safety. Crises happen and they are often out of our control. But the one thing we can control is how we respond to them. Yet, our natural instincts often hinder...
 
 
The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

Walker, Rob · Knopf
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life.Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present...
 
 
Millenneagram: The Enneagram Guide for Discovering Your Truest, Baddest Self

Paasch, Hannah · HarperOne
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Buckle up, folks. It's time to jump in, embrace your inner self, and release the things that are holding you back from wholeness. Enter the Millenneagram.The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system that has a sneaky way of revealing who we are and why we do the things we do. Using...
 
 
Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind

Harris, Annaka · Harper
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

As concise and enlightening as Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this mind-expanding dive into the mystery of consciousness is an illuminating meditation on the self, free will, and felt experience.What is consciousness? How does it arise? And why does...
 
 
Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life

Steinke, Darcey · Sarah Crichton Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

"Many days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way. This elegant, wise, fascinating, deeply moving book is an instant classic....