Behavioral economist & New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives our workplace experiences & our general behaviour up close & personal In The Upside of Irrationality behavioral economist Dan Ariely will explore the many ways in which our behaviour often leads us astray in terms of our romantic relationships our experiences in the workplace & our temptations to cheat Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research Ariely explains how expectations emotions social norms & other invisible seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities Among the topics Dan explores are What we think will make us happy & what really makes us happy; How we learn to love the ones we are with; Why online dating doesn't work & how we can improve on it; Why learning more about people make us like them less; Why large bonuses can make CEOs less productive; How to really motivate people at work; Why bad directions can help us; How we fall in love with our ideas; How we are motivated by revenge; & What motivates us to cheat Drawing on the same experimental methods that made Predictably Irrational such a hit Dan will emphasize the important role that irrationality plays in our day-to-day decisionmaking-not just in our financial marketplace but in the most hidden aspects of our lives ...

There is much more to shame than its reputation as a negative emotional state This clinical book delves into the role of shame in many complex issues such as personality disorders anxiety depression & addictions In each example the authors show how an understanding of the positive side of shame can be translated into practical therapeutic interventions ...

What if everything you thought you knew about stress was wrong? Over the years we've grown to see stress as Public Enemy No 1 responsible for countless health problems relationship troubles unhappiness & anxiety & to be avoided at all costs But what if changing your mindset about stress could actually make you healthier happier & better able to reach your goals? In this new book health psychologist Dr Kelly Mc Gonigal reveals the new science of stress showing that by embracing stress & changing your thinking your stress response could become your most powerful ally Drawing on the latest research & practical brain-training techniques The Upside of Stress shows you how to do stress better to improve your health & resilience focus your energy build relationships & boost courage Rethink stress & watch your life change for the better ...

I don't entirely understand how anyone gets a boyfriend Or a girlfriend It just seems like the most impossible odds A perfect alignment of feelings & circumstances Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love No matter how many times her twin sister Cassie tells her to woman up Molly is always careful Better to be careful than be hurt But when Cassie gets a new girlfriend who comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick everything changes Will is funny flirtatious & basically the perfect first boyfriend There's only one problem Molly's coworker Reid the awkward Tolkien superfan she could never fall for right?A heartwarming & hilarious story about growing up & learning to be comfortable in your own skin Praise for Becky Albertalli' The love child of John Green & Rainbow Rowell' Teen Vogue 'I love you Simon I love you! & I love this fresh funny live-out-loud book' Jennifer Niven New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places'A remarkable gift of a novel' Andrew Smith author of Grasshopper Jungle' Both hilarious & heartbreaking Readers will fall madly in love with Simon' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'A brilliant beacon of optimism & cuteness for LGBTQA youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy & heartbreak Books like SIMON do change people's lives' Waterstones Darlington Bookseller'A wonderfully charismatic story about coming-of-age & coming out' Bookseller' Funny moving & emotionally wise' Kirkus Reviews (starred)' It made me laugh cry & all the fifty shades of emotions I can think of right now There is literally no adjectives that would be suffice to describe how brilliant this book is' Goodreads (5 star review)'I think I just felt my heart explode in my chest' Goodreads (5 star review)' One of the most electric authentic characters I've ever read I LOVE this book LOVE it Five freaking stars' Goodreads (5 Stars) Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novels Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda & The Upside of Unrequited She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children & teens Becky now lives with her family in Atlanta where she spends her days writing fiction for young adults You can visit her online at wwwbeckyalbertallicom You can follow Becky Albertalli on Facebook Twitter (Becky Albertalli) & Tumblr (Becky Albertalli) ...

New York Times bestselling author of The Everything Store Brad Stone takes us deep inside the new Silicon Valley Ten years ago the idea of getting into a stranger's car or walking into a stranger's home would have seemed bizarre & dangerous but today it's as common as ordering a book online Uber & Airbnb are household names redefining neighbourhoods challenging the way governments regulate business & changing the way we travel In the spirit of iconic Silicon Valley renegades like Steve Jobs & Bill Gates a new generation of entrepreneurs is sparking yet another cultural upheaval through technology They are among the Upstarts idiosyncratic founders with limitless drive & an abundance of self-confidence Young hungry & brilliant they are rewriting the traditional rules of business changing our day-to-day lives & often sidestepping serious ethical & legal obstacles in the process The Upstarts is the definitive account of a dawning age of tenacity creativity conflict & wealth In Brad Stone's highly anticipated & riveting account of the most radical companies of the new Silicon Valley we find out how it all started & how the world is wildly different than it was ten years ago ...

The second edition of The Urban Design Reader draws together the very best of classic & contemporary writings to illuminate & expand the theory & practice of urban design Nearly 50 generous selections include seminal contributions from Howard Le Corbusier Lynch & Jacobs to more recent writings by Waldheim Koolhaas & Sorkin Following the widespread success of the first edition of The Urban Design Reader this updated edition continues to provide the most important historical material of the urban design field but also introduces new topics & selections that address the myriad challenges facing designers today The six part structure of the second edition guides the reader through the history theory & practice of urban design The reader is initially introduced to those classic writings that provide the historical precedents for city-making into the twentieth century Part Two introduces the voices & ideas that were instrumental in establishing the foundations of the urban design field from the late 1950s up to the mid-1990s These authors present a critical reading of the design professions & offer an alternative urban design agenda focused on vital & lively places The authors in Part Three provide a range of urban design rationales & strategies for reinforcing local physical identity & the creation of memorable places These selections are largely describing the outcomes of mid-century urban design & voicing concerns over the placeless quality of contemporary urbanism The fourth part of the Reader explores key issues in urban design & development Ideas about sprawl density community health public space & everyday life are the primary focus here Several new selections in this part of the book also highlight important international development trends in the Middle East & China Part Five presents environmental challenges faced by the built environment professions today including recent material on landscape urbanism sustainability & urban resiliency The final part examines professional practice & current debates in the field where urban designers work what they do their roles their fields of knowledge & their educational development The section concludes with several position pieces & debates on the future of urban design practice This book provides an essential resource for students & practitioners of urban design drawing together important but widely dispersed writings Part & section introductions are provided to assist readers in understanding the context of the material summary messages impacts of the writing & how they fit into the larger picture of the urban design field ...

The Urban Sketching Handbook Architecture & Cityscapes provides keys to help make the experience of drawing architecture & cityscapes fun & rewarding using composition depth scale contrast line & creativity 112 pages 100 color illustrations Campanario Gabriel ...

A good sketch starts with good bones Often challenging & overwhelming to sketchers the fourth book in the Urban Sketching Handbook series uses drawings & simple steps to explain the concepts of perspective in practical & useful ways for on-site sketching Most books are either too abstract or don't provide enough information that relates to what you actually do when you're out in the busy wide world about to start a drawing Where do you start? How do you edit what you see to flatten & shrink it onto your paper? How does perspective work? The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Perspective helps you learn to think like an architect to draw buildings & spaces by reducing what you see to simple basic shapes then adding layers in simple steps & finally finishing your sketch with detail tone & color--in accurate perspective Full of helpful tips architect & illustrator Stephanie Bower even de-constructs sketches to show you how to create them! Once you understand perspective it will change the way you see the world--you'll see perspective everywhere Some of the key concepts explored in this volume are Basic Terms Basic Spatial Principles Types of Perspective Building a Sketch in Layers Special Conditions ...

Hand carving is easy satisfying & therapeutic when guided by Max Bainbridge Create your own unique pieces & carve with complete confidence thanks to detailed information on tools cutting techniques & clear step-by-step photography accompanying each project Start with basic spoons cooking spoons & spatulas before moving onto butter knives chopping boards & small bowls with only a few simple tools required Max also advises on the perfect finish for your projects
- how to sand ebonise scorch & texture surfaces as well as waxing & oiling your new creations Whether you are a novice or an experienced carver this book will inspire you to make something that you will be proud of
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Relive Rory’s Capitol Success The 2011 US Open will forever be remembered as the time Rory Mc Ilroy tore apart the entire field as well as the record books at Congressional Maryland The 22-year-old from Holywood Northern Ireland set or tied twelve records on his way to a stunning victory posting the lowest total in US Open history with his score of 268 an astonishing 16 under par His nearest challenger Jason Day finished an incredible eight shots adrift Following his final round meltdown at Augusta just two months previously Rory showed he bore no scars from the Masters as he set the pace for the rest to follow After carding a six under first round score of 65 to secure the largest first round lead since 1976 some majestic – & at times thrilling – stroke play over the next 36 holes saw Mc Ilroy head into the final round an amazing eight shots clear This time Mc Ilroy made sure history would not repeat itself by carding an assured level par score of 72 to secure his first Major win with his Dad Gerry watching from the sidelines on Father’s Day Rory’s victory marked the end a spectacular four days of near-perfect golf to ensure that the US Open trophy once again made its way back to Ireland • The 2011 US Open will go down in history as the time Rory Mc Ilroy sealed his first win in a Major • The incredibly popular Irishman blew his opposition away & tore up the course on his way to a stunning victory •

Includes:: highlights of all four days & all the moments that will live long in the memory

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