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The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies and Nations
: :“No one in this world, so far as I know, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people.” —H. L. Mencken H. L. Mencken was wrong.In this endlessly fascinating book, New Yorker columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea that has profound implications: large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant—better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future.This seemingly counterintuitive notion has endless and major ramifications ...
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams (One Hour of Wisdom)
: :In this abridged edition of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Chopra gathers the most powerful pearls of wisdom from his classic bestselling book, and offers his readers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of success. Based on natural laws that govern all of creation, this book shatters the myth that success is the result of hard work, exacting plans, or driving ambition. This pocketbook edition of his most popular title ever, distills the essence of Chopra’s teachings into seven simple, yet powerful principles ...
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Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships
: :The greatest sexual pleasure in a person's lifetime is possible in one's middle and later years, asserts Dr. David Schnarch, when a mature sense of self has been achieved and genuine intimacy is possible with another person. At his Family Health Center in Colorado Dr. Schnarch works with couples in long-term committed relationships who want to get emotionally and sexually closer. In Passionate Marriage Dr. Schnarch shares what he has learned about how couples can--and must--simultaneously break through the sexual and the emotional blocks that ...
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
: :The time-honored national bestseller, updated with a new afterword, celebrating 10 years of influencing the way we live. When Wherever You Go, There You Are was first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 750,000 copies to date. Ten years later, the book continues to change lives. In honor of the book's 10th anniversary, Hyperion is proud to be releasing the book with a new afterword by the author, and to ...
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Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior
: :David R. Hawkins details how anyone may resolve the most crucial of all human dilemmas: how to instantly determine the truth or falsehood of any statement or supposed fact. Dr. Hawkins, who worked as a 'healing psychiatrist' during his long and distinguished career, uses theoretical concepts from particle physics, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos theory to support his study of human behavior. This is a fascinating work that will intrigue readers from all walks of life!
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The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
: :An unabridged miniature edition of one of President Clinton's favorite books--the classic teachings on the art of living by the great Roman emperor, statesman, and general. Written in the form of confessions, these meditations express the stoic philosophy. Two-color interior. Review:One measure, perhaps, of a book's worth, is its intergenerational pliancy: do new readers acquire it and interpret it afresh down through the ages? The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, translated and introduced by Gregory Hays, by that standard, is very worthwhile, indeed. Hays suggests ...
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
: :An unabridged miniature edition of one of President Clinton's favorite books--the classic teachings on the art of living by the great Roman emperor, statesman, and general. Written in the form of confessions, these meditations express the stoic philosophy. Two-color interior. Review:One measure, perhaps, of a book's worth, is its intergenerational pliancy: do new readers acquire it and interpret it afresh down through the ages? The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, translated and introduced by Gregory Hays, by that standard, is very worthwhile, indeed. Hays suggests ...
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Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think
: :Developed by two master clinicians with extensive experience in cognitive therapy treatment and training, this popular workbook shows readers how to improve their lives using cognitive therapy--one of the most effective and widely practiced forms of psychotherapy. The book is designed to be used alone or in conjunction with professional treatment. Step-by-step worksheets teach specific skills that have helped thousands of people conquer depression, panic attacks, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse and relationship problems. Readers learn to use mood questionnaires ...
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Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
: :'He doesn't mean to hurt me-he just loses control.' 'He can be sweet and gentle.' 'He's scared me a few times, but he never hurts the children-he's a great father.' 'He's had a really hard life...' Women in abusive relationships tell themselves these things every day. Now they can see inside the minds of angry and controlling men-and change their own lives. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor shows how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship, with: € The early warning signs € ...
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Your Pregnancy 6E/Your Baby 2E gift set
: :Fact-filled and doctor approved, these comprehensive guides provide reassuring advice to help you during your pregnancy and throughout baby’s first year.Your Pregnancy™ Week by Week 6th Edition provides the most medically up-to-date and complete information about pregnancy, presented in a unique week-by-week format. This thoroughly revised 6th edition includes tips, charts, checklists, boxes and illustrations that show just how your baby is growing inside you. You will also find easy-to-read special sections on topics of interest to you right now, from exercise to prenatal classes.Your ...
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