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An investigative journalist exposes the many holes in today’s best-selling behavioral science and argues that the trendy, TED Talk-friendly psychological interventions that are so in vogue at the moment will never be enough to truly address social injustice and inequality.

Americans are in the midst of a world-historic drug binge. Opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, marijuana, antidepressants, antipsychotics—across the board, consumption has shot up in the twenty-first century. At the same time, the United States is home to the largest prison system in the world, justified in part by a now zombified "war" on drugs. How did we get here?

When his 5-year-old neighbor goes missing, Jack can't help feeling responsible. He should have taken Cody home when he found him riding his bicycle near the Pine Barrens. And then a lost man wanders out of the woods after being chased all night by...something. Jack knows, better than anyone, that the Barrens are dangerous - a true wilderness filled with people, creatures, and objects lost from sight and memory. Like the ancient, 15-foot-tall stone pyramid he, Weezy, and Eddie discover. Jack thinks it might have been a cage of some sort, but for what kind of animal, he can't say. 

Ciel Halligan, an aura adaptor with a chameleon-like ability to step into the lives of her clients and fix their problems for them - as them - is working a job at the National Zoo with her boyfriend, Billy, and his ten-year-old sister, Molly. It's supposed to be a quick fix, giving her time to decide if it's wise to pursue the romantic relationship her charming scoundrel of a best friend wants, or if she should give Mark, the CIA spook she's crushed on since hormones first rattled her pubescent brain, a chance to step up to the plate.

Fixer. Bodyguard. Advocate. Brann Calder is expected to play all these roles and more as a member of Torus Intercession, a security firm guaranteed to right what’s wrong. In the military, catastrophe was his specialty. Five months out of the service, Brann is still finding his way, so a new assignment might be just what he needs. Unless it includes two things sure to make a seasoned, battle-trained veteran nervous: life in a small town, and playing caregiver to two little girls.

Manifest what you want, right now. Produced with beautiful music and the relaxing soundscape, Dick Sutphen offers you a meditation and sleep programming to reinforce your diet and stay healthy. At the beginning of each session, behind the harmonious music and Dick's soothing voice, you may...

🔥Tropes: Biker MC, Single Mom, Ex-Military, Protector, Instalove, Touch her and Die, Spicy / Steamy He fixes problems. She's about to become his. Fix doesn't do complicated. As the Sin City Reapers' fixer, he solves problems and walks away clean. No attachments. No exceptions. Then he meets his new neighbor. Taya Cook is exhausted, beautiful, and in trouble. Single mom. Blackjack dealer in a Las Vegas casino. Being framed for a crime she didn't commit. And the man threatening her doesn't know she's got a tattooed biker across the hall who's already decided she's his. Taya doesn't want ...

Everyone wants the easy way. Jess knows better. Jess is a pharmacy tech who once took a shortcut. She swapped meds to pad the register. Someone found out. Someone starts demanding “favors” or they’ll tell. Move a sign. Nudge a rail. Make a death look like an accident. Jess refuses. She builds walls instead. Tape. Signs. Logs. Names. The voice keeps testing her. Stairs. Bad lights. Shaved screws. A city holds its breath. The Quick Fix is a fast, lean psychological thriller about power and blame and the lies we hide in tidy words. Three points of view drive the story: Jess, the ...

This Book is rated as one of the "best tennis books of all time" by bookathority.org and tenniscompanion.org! This #1 selling Quick-Fix Book gives you the tactics and mental philosophy to beat any style player, singles or doubles. The tips are pointed, cut right to the chase, are in layman’s terms and summarized into powerful bullet point sections for instant access. The book is the culmination of 38 years coaching, 50,000 hours on-court experience, years of seeking uncommon knowledge, and decades of creating systems to find the most (efficient and effective) methods to help students find...

"This suspenseful story will appeal to readers of contemporary police procedurals like Tana French’s Dublin Murder series and Jane Harper’s Aaron Falk series." —Jane Harper, Booklist Her worst nightmare just returned—but this time she’s ready 1994: When Gardas Julia Harte and Adrian...

Worried about falls at home? One in three people over 65 in the UK falls each year—often leading to hospital stays, fractures, or loss of independence. The good news: most falls are preventable with simple, low-cost changes you can make this week. Quick Fixes to Stop Elderly Falls at Home is a clear, practical guide written for family carers, adult children, and older people in the UK. In under 80 pages, discover: Why falls happen (and why they’re NOT just “part of getting old”) Room-by-room home safety checklist to spot hidden hazards fast Free & budget fixes: clear clutter, secure...

No matter where you are in your financial journey Personal Finance QuickStart Guide covers everything you need to know to make a positive financial change in your life. In Personal Finance QuickStart Guide author, financial coach, and financial advisor Morgen B. Rochard CFA, RLP pulls back the personal finance curtain to present personal finance wisdom that is so simple anyone can start putting it to use today.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier you in just one week! Are you tired of feeling sluggish and drained? Ready to take control of your health without complicated diets or intense workouts? "The Quick Health Fix: Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier You in 7 Days" offers a straightforward plan to boost your well-being and energy.Discover seven easy steps to improve your health in a week.

On-Court Tennis Quick-Fix Instant Corrections for Timing, Footwork, and Match Performance Why do good players suddenly lose control of their game? One moment your strokes feel natural. The next moment balls fly long, fall into the net, or miss the court completely. Most players respond the same way: they try to change their swing. But the stroke is rarely the real problem. In tennis, small breakdowns in timing, spacing, movement, or balance can instantly disrupt even the best technique. When this happens, players often try complicated technical fixes that only make the problem worse. On-...

An invitation and guide for leaders “to cast a courageous and imaginative vision, to lead resiliently, and to be present and steady in times of deep anxiety.” Ed Friedman’s genius was to see the individual in the family in the larger group, bringing the wisdom of his experience as a therapist and rabbi to the field of organizational leadership. A timeless bestseller, A Failure of Nerve still astonishes in this new edition with its relevance and continues to transform the lives of leaders everywhere.

The bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and Embrace Your Almost leads you on a journey of health and faith as you pursue wellness as a way to worship God without turning wellness into a god you worship. “In her most profound work to date, Jordan has taken historical biblical truths and...

Are you ready to transform your culinary experience into a whirlwind of efficiency and flavor? Welcome to "Culinary Quick Fixes," the only eBook you'll ever need to master the kitchen at warp speed! Dive into a treasure trove of insider secrets with 25 action-packed chapters designed to streamline your cooking, from the foundational "Efficient Kitchen Mindset" to the flavorful finales of "Sustainable Kitchen Practices." You won't just cook—you'll conquer as you embrace simplicity and strategy in your meal prep. Unearth the golden nuggets of "Smart Grocery Shopping," where the ordinary act...

I knew Bobby Warrington was off-limits. My brother’s best friend. The town’s most in-demand contractor. The man who could ruin me with one touch. But when I came home broke and broken, he was the one who showed up at my door. Rough hands. Dirty mouth. And a body that promised trouble. One kiss turned into one night. One night turned into a secret I couldn’t stop. And now the man I’m not supposed to want is the only one I can’t live without. My Brother’s Mr Fix It Best Friend is a steamy small-town romance featuring a forbidden age gap love story, a protective alpha hero, and all...

This insightful guide, written by someone who’s stood exactly where you’re standing right now, contains all the information you need to make a real difference to your experience of everyday life. Better yet, you’ll get a bonus 14-day ADHD-friendly weight loss plan along the way!

Avoid the speed trap! Discover how changemakers can find lasting solutions to urgent social problems through a proven five step process for listening thoughtfully, building broad support, and exploring unconventional options.