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Why can an irrelevant number alter what seems reasonable? Why can a habit survive after it stops helping? Why can a vivid memory feel certain even when some of its details are wrong? The Psychology of Everyday Life brings together 100 short, surprising facts about the patterns that influence ordinary decisions, reactions, relationships, and routines. Organized into five parts, it moves from thinking traps and habits to emotion, social influence, identity, memory, and perception. Established research provides the foundation, but the writing remains clear and no psychological tendency is ...

For readers of Never Split the Difference and What Every Body Is Saying, learn how to adopt top-secret spy skills to gain an unfair advantage in business and life. Information is the lifeblood of spycraft, and the key to unlocking opportunity, influence, and freedom in everyday life. But in a...

In Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives, leading literacy expert Timothy Shanahan curates a lively tour of the history of reading instruction in the United States, arguing that the most popular reading instruction method is failing students and suppressing their literacy achievement. He breaks down the reasons why teachers and researchers alike have favored this accepted wisdom, known as instructional-level theory, in US schools over the past five decades—and presents a compelling case for a new way forward that will bolster students’ reading skills.

Optimize your happiness, bank account, and personal growth with this practical playbook on achieving sustainable work-life balance—perfect for readers of The Good Enough Job and What Color Is Your Parachute? "An actionable guide to leading a balanced life." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

The internationally acclaimed #1 bestselling thriller, now in English. This program features multicast narration. "This is one creepy tale of cannibalism, made palatable by terrific narrators who capture the characters and the urgency of the plot." — Kirkus “This rollercoaster of a novel is...

Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's enthralling bestseller as your eye-opening guide. "Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition." —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings Colonel Chris...

This compelling #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives. Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that...

Does your teenager shut down under pressure, spiral after setbacks, or struggle to handle the situations nobody prepared them for? This book gives them a system for exactly that. Murphy's Law for Teens is a practical, no-nonsense guide built around one repeatable method called the STOP Framework. It walks teenagers through 57 real situations, the ones that actually happen at school, in friendships, at home, and inside their own heads, and shows them exactly what to do in each one. Not what to feel. Not how to think more positively. What to actually do, step by step, in the moment. If your ...

In remembrance of the 25th anniversary, this definitive account of Columbine examines the aftermath and significance of the massacre: "a staggering work of journalism" (Washington Post). So begins a new preface, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle...

From marriage, infidelity, and the mayhem of motherhood to scandal, tragedy, and illness—three women seek peace and comfort in Nantucket as they cope with life's challenges. Three women—burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues—tumble onto the...

Jackson Paul had comfortably settled into a quiet life; teaching, research, and a quick drink with a friend once a week down at the bar. After a devastating breakup, it had seemed best and just became second nature. Budget cuts at his university, Rochester Technic, leave him not only unemployed, but forced to reinvent himself at forty-three. With a little money in savings, the plan turns towards making documentaries, and how to keep those savings from evaporating overnight while waiting for a little success to roll in. The tutoring gig his old chair up at the university recommended him for ...

New York Times bestselling psychologist Dr. Meg Jay uses real stories from real lives to provide smart, compassionate, and constructive advice about the crucial (and difficult) years we cannot afford to miss. Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter...

A PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST A hilarious, fearless, and original story about IRS employees confronting boredom, bureaucracy, and the strange difficulty of paying attention in everyday life, from the bestselling author of Infinite Jest. "breathtakingly brilliant" —New York Times The agents at the...

This book is a simplified manual for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

This groundbreaking inspirational manifesto contains more than 30 hooks specially designed to captivate your class and 170 brainstorming questions that will skyrocket your creativity. Once you learn the Teach Like a Pirate system, you'll never look at your role as an educator the same again.

A HarperElixir Book The beloved teacher of spiritual wisdom and author of the phenomenal New York Times and international bestseller The Four Agreements takes readers on a mystical Toltec-inspired personal journey, introducing us to a deeper level of spiritual teaching and awareness. In 2002...

This New York Times bestselling book by the author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich shows how to navigate finances while in a relationship. Personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi’s program addresses the most common money issues in relationships without using boring budgets or restricting plans...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of In Your Defence by Sarah Langford, read by Catherine Bailey. Sarah Langford is a barrister. Her job is to stand in court representing the mad and the bad, the vulnerable, the heartbroken and the hopeful. She must become their voice: weave their...

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his...