A child is presented with a marshmallow & given a choice Eat this one now or wait & enjoy two later What will she do? & what are the implications for her behaviour later in life? Walter Mischel's now iconic 'marshmallow test' one of the most famous experiments in the history of psychology proved that the ability to delay gratification is critical to living a successful & fulfilling life self-control not only predicts higher marks in school better social & cognitive functioning & a greater sense of self-worth; it also helps us manage stress pursue goals more effectively & cope with painful emotions But is willpower prewired or can it be taught? In his groundbreaking new book Dr Mischel draws on decades of compelling research & life examples to explore the nature of willpower identifying the cognitive skills & mental mechanisms that enable it & showing how these can be applied to challenges in everyday life--from weight control to quitting smoking overcoming heartbreak making major decisions & planning for retirement With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting education public policy & self-care The Marshmallow Test will change the way we think about who we are & what we can be & since as Mischel argues a life with too much self-control can be as unfulfilling as one with too little this book will also teach you when it's time to ring the bell & enjoy that marshmallow ...

Deep inside the Palombian jungle a rickety old boat sails up a sluggish river On board is one of the world's most famous hunters & he's vowed to be the first to capture a Marsupilami But that's no easy prey The long-tailed creature is smart
- much smarter than any human believes & an alliance with the local natives isn't going to be much help they hate the Marsupilami who keeps outwitting them & they're desperate to find out what he tastes like
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The bestseller behind the major film from Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon & Jessica Chastain I'm stranded on Mars I have no way to communicate with Earth I'm in a Habitat designed to last 31 days If the Oxygenator breaks down I'll suffocate If the Water Reclaimer breaks down I'll die of thirst If the Hab breaches I'll just kind of explode If none of those things happen I'll eventually run out of food & starve to death So yeah I'm screwed Andy Weir's second novel Artemis is now available ...

The Sunday Times Bestseller behind the major new film from Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon & Jessica Chastain I'm stranded on Mars I have no way to communicate with Earth I'm in a Habitat designed to last 31 days If the Oxygenator breaks down I'll suffocate If the Water Reclaimer breaks down I'll die of thirst If the Hab breaches I'll just kind of explode If none of those things happen I'll eventually run out of food & starve to death So yeah I'm screwed Andy Weir's second novel Artemis is now available ...

During a manned mission to Mars Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm & left behind by his crew But Watney has survived & finds himself stranded & alone on the hostile planet With only meager supplies he must draw upon his ingenuity wit & spirit to subsist & find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive Millions of miles away NASA & a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring if not impossible rescue mission As these stories of incredible bravery unfold the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return Based on a best-selling novel & helmed by master director Ridley Scott THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that

Includes:: Jessica Chastain Kristen Wiig Kate Mara Michael Pena Jeff Daniels Chiwetel Ejiofor & Donald Glover

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In the Young Readers Edition of The Martian Classroom-appropriate language Discussion questions & activities Q&A with Andy Weir Six days ago astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars Now he's sure he'll be the first person to die there After a dust storm nearly kills him & forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead Mark finds himself stranded & completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive
- & even if he could get word out his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive Chances are though he won't have time to starve to death Damaged machinery the unforgiving environment or plain old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first But Mark isn't ready to give up yet Drawing on his ingenuity his engineering skills & a relentless dogged refusal to quit he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play During a manned mission to Mars Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm & left behind by his crew But Watney has survived & finds himself stranded & alone on the hostile planet With only meager supplies he must draw upon his ingenuity wit & spirit to subsist & find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive Millions of miles away NASA & a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring if not impossible rescue mission As these stories of incredible bravery unfold the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return Based on a best-selling novel & helmed by master director Ridley Scott THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that

Includes:: Jessica Chastain Kristen Wiig Kate Mara Michael Pena Jeff Daniels Chiwetel Ejiofor & Donald Glover

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During a manned mission to Mars Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm & left behind by his crew But Watney has survived & finds himself stranded & alone on the hostile planet With only meager supplies he must draw upon his ingenuity wit & spirit to subsist & find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive Millions of miles away NASA & a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring if not impossible rescue mission As these stories of incredible bravery unfold the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return Based on a best-selling novel & helmed by master director Ridley Scott THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that

Includes:: Jessica Chastain Kristen Wiig Kate Mara Michael Pena Jeff Daniels Chiwetel Ejiofor & Donald Glover

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Blast off to the Red Planet—and beyond—with The Martian 2-Disc Extended Edition featuring an All new extended cut ith over 10 minutes of action-packed footage not shown in theatres plus hours of never-before-seen extras that take you deeper into the making of the film & the science behind it! Nominated for 7 ACADEMY AWARDS including Best Picture & Best Actor (Matt Damon) The Martian is a breathtaking sci-fi adventure directed by Ridley Scott (Alien Prometheus) & based on the 1 New York Times best-selling novel When an American astronaut (Damon) is left behind during a mission to Mars he must find a way to survive on the barren planet until a team of scientists can devise a rescue plan to bring him home! ...

She can read your mind Brilliantly conceived Andrew Martin takes us into the thrilling underworld of present-day London as Jean tracks down the mystery of a Victorian mind reader who will not leave her thoughts 336 pages Martin Andrew ...