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Intelligence Trap
The ultimate guide to revolutionise your thinking, make wiser decisions and transform your life
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2020
172 kr
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The life-changing toolkit to help you maximise your potential, from the author of The Expectation Effect.'Essential reading for anyone who wants to think more clearly.' - ROLF DOBELLI, multi-million copy bestselling author of The Art of Thinking ClearlyWe assume that smarter people are less prone …
Laws of Connection
13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2024
183 kr
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A WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024In the early 1960s scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to establish the key factors affecting health and longevity. Their results, known as the 'Alameda 7', you already know: don't smoke, drink in moderation, sleep seven to …
Laws of Connection
13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life
Av David Robson
Inbunden, 2024
208 kr
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A THE TIMES BEST SELF-HELP BOOK OF 2024A WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024In the early 1960s scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to establish the key factors affecting health and longevity. Their results, known as the 'Alameda 7', you already know: don't smoke, …
The Intelligence Trap – Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2021
214 kr
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The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including "motivated reasoning," "meta-forgetfulness," and "functional stupidity." David Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds and most talented organizations can go …
Laws of Connection
13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2025
171 kr
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NOW WITH FAQS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PAPERBACKThere is one key factor affecting health and long life that is more important than any other: social connection.When we form meaningful bonds with others, our wounds heal faster, our blood pressure drops and we are less likely to have Alzheimer's, heart …
The Expectation Effect
How Your Mindset Can Change Your World
Av David Robson, Anna Montague
Häftad, 2023
212 kr
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As David Robson makes plain in this compelling book, the way we think about the world can profoundly shape how we navigate it. Based in science and packed with smart advice, The Expectation Effect will expand your mindand maybe even extend your life. Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling …
The Laws of Connection
The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network
Av David Robson
Inbunden, 2024
422 kr
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This groundbreaking study reveals how social connections are far more important than we thought, showing us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives. Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise. It reduces …
Expectation Effect
How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2022
133 kr
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WINNER OF THE BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY AWARD 2022A SUNDAY TIMES BEST PAPERBACK OF 2023 A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022: HEALTH AND WELLBEINGA WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: POPULAR SCIENCE---People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer.Lucky charms …
Educating Republicans
The College in the Era of the American Revolution, 1750-1800
Av David Robson
Inbunden, 1985
1101 kr
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Bawa
The Sri Lanka Gardens
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2017
208 kr
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This is a story of two brothers, Geoffrey and Bevis, and their exquisite gardens, Brief and Lunuganga, set in the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka. It begins with a largely photographic overview of the country’s natural features, showing the varied palette of landscapes that inspired Bawa’s …
Geoffrey Bawa
The Complete Works
Av David Robson
Inbunden, 2002
509 kr
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Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa and the buildings he created have become legendary in the region and influential around the world. Few architects achieved his harmonious fusion of local building traditions with modern forms and sensibility Bawa's early works were houses that artfully married …
Devil
Av David Robson
E-bok, 2010
576 kr
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Humanity is entranced by the idea of Heaven and Hell; two places that guide our behaviors if we value what they represent. Hell''s domain is ruled by the character that evokes horror in the imagination. This book explores whether the devil exists, and how cults and the occult work to manifest the …
Anjalendran
Architect of Sri Lanka
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2026
495 kr
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This beautifully illustrated book showcases the work of one of Sri Lanka's most influential architects, Anjalendran, an ethnic Tamil architect, designer and visionary artist.Working throughout decades of profound change in Sri Lanka, Anjalendran created an architecture that has attracted admiration …
Murder of Emmett Till
Av David Robson
E-bok, 2010
687 kr
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The brutal abduction and murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till on August 28, 1955, shocked the country and brought national attention to the racial injustice prevalent in Mississippi. This book details the investigation into the Emmett Till murder. Students will learn about the specialists involved and …
Racism
Av David Robson
E-bok, 2010
671 kr
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The Pew Research Center states that about six-in-ten African-Americans believe that race relations are generally bad. A majority, 88 percent, of these Americans think that the country needs to make further changes towards equality, but about half of those same Americans are skeptical that there …
Soledad O'Brien
Television Journalist
Av David Robson
E-bok, 2015
133 kr
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For decades, television news remained dominated by white, male faces. But over the last 20 years, American broadcast journalism has increasingly reflected the diversity of the nation itself. Soledad O''Brien, biracial daughter of an Afro-Cuban mother and Australian father, first found fame as one …
Prince
Singer-Songwriter, Musician, and Record Producer
Av David Robson
E-bok, 2015
133 kr
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In a music industry where one-hit wonders come and go, Prince, son of a black father and a white mother, is a long-running exception. With his monster guitar work, suggestive songs, and a fashion sense that is all his own, this biracial achiever has spent over thirty years as a pop culture icon. …
Anjalendran
Architect of Sri Lanka
Av David Robson
E-bok, 2014
273 kr
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This beautifully illustrated book showcases the works of one of Sri Landa''s most influential architects—Anjaledran, an ethnic Tamil and visionary artist. During the past 25 years of civil war in Sri Lanka, Anjalendran has stayed on, creating architecture that has attracted interest across the …
Horrors of Auschwitz
Av David Robson, Jennifer Lombardo
E-bok, 2016
620 kr
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The Nazi campaign against Jewish people living in their territories began slowly, with the gradual erosion of their rights to own property, hold a job, or marry non-Jews. These indignities intensified over time, eventually culminating in the establishment of work camps, also known as concentration …
In Search of BAWA
Master Architect of Sri Lanka
Av David Robson
Häftad, 2016
177 kr
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This book answers some important questions about Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent architect, and his legacy. A sizeable introductionto Bawa’s world, life, education and work is reviewed by eminent Bawa scholar, David Robson. This precedes a site-by-site tour of 45 of his buildings scatterd …
