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Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
x, 237 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Draws on philosophy, literature, and brain science to explain why the pursuit of happiness is a more complicated effort than understood by most people, sharing insights into how to apply scientific methods for increasing one's chances of achieving happiness.
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Physical Desc
vii, 309 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
The author of the bestselling You Are Not So Smart shares more discoveries about self-delusion and irrational thinking, and gives listeners a fighting chance at outsmarting their not-so-smart brains David McRaney's first audiobook, You Are Not So Smart, evolved from his wildly popular blog of the same name. A mix of popular psychology and trivia, McRaney's insights have struck a chord with thousands, and his blog-and now podcasts and videos-have become...
106) I have An Idea!
Author
Publisher
Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
The author meditates on the search for an idea, and the wonderful feeling when the right idea comes along, unleashing the creative process.
107) What if?
Author
Publisher
West 44 Books, an imprint of Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
191 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Josh Baker isn't sure why his brain tells him to do things that other people don't need to do: checking his locker again and again, counting cracks in ceilings, and always needing to finish a song, for starters. He is a talented drummer, a math genius, and he knows everything about rock and roll. Yet, he knows his problems have the power to hurt his family and make him fail at school. When Josh is diagnosed with OCD, it's a blessing and a curse....
Author
Series
Live big volume 3
Publisher
Greenleaf Book Group Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Baboon and his friends live in an African savanna and their continued quest for survival is paired with the desire to establish leadership, confidence, and self-acceptance within themselves.
Author
Series
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"RJ says what he thinks ... no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better"-Publisher. Uses a story format to introduce factual information.
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
xv, 285 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
One of the world's most innovative and respected cognitive neuroscientists combines the latest scientific discoveries with unique tests and exercises to improve readers' brainpower for life.
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
xxi, 166 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Why do people buy cars, electronics, and other expensive products that have received terrible reviews? Why would a president jeopardize his entire legacy by having an inappropriate relationship with an intern? Why would NASA ignore the advice of engineers, resulting in catastrophe for the Challenger and Columbia shuttle flights? Disastrous decisions are often made, and for nearly every poor choice, better alternatives have existed. Make Up Your Mind...
115) Buildzi
Publisher
Carma Games, LLC
Pub. Date
[20uu]
Physical Desc
1 game (32 blocks, 32 block cards, 32 tower cards, 1 instructional guide) ; in container 13 x 8 x 4 in
Language
English
Description
"The fast-stacking, nerve-racking, block-building game!."
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
Retail ed.
Physical Desc
4 audio discs (4.50 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explains the importance of thinking in daily life, discussing how to achieve focus, creativity, and a positive outlook in a technology-driven world.
117) La gran pregunta
Author
Publisher
KóKINOS
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
Español
Description
A little child asks the "big question" (grande question) that is never formulated: why are we on earth? and get answers from different people.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 305 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A Nobel prize-winning physicist, a social psychologist and a philosopher on how science can help us navigate information overload, thrive amidst uncertainty and heal our fractured society.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Sarabella spends so much time thinking that she has a hard time focusing in school until an understanding teacher finds a way to help.
Author
Publisher
Warner Faith
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
176 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
The newest edition of Battlefield of the mind for kids, based on Joyce Meyer's most popular book of all time, offers children peace of mind and the spiritual encouragement that's just right for them. Kids will learn: How to identify and be guided by their own thoughts, instead of following the crowd, How to better understand the Bible, becoming secure in God's best for them,- And how to take control of their thought life, a foundation for happy, successful...
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