Evil is one of the deepest & most central problems of human existence
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The New York Times" Bestseller acclaimed by author such as Freakonomics co-author Steven D. Levitt Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb & Nudge co-author Richard Thaler " Thinking Fast & Slow" offers a whole new look at the way our minds work & how we make decisions. Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fast intuitive thinking & slow rational thinking. This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error & prejudice (even when we think we are being logical) & gives you practical techniques for slower smarter thinking. It will enable to you make better decisions at work at home & in everything you do." ...

This unique text by Stewart Shapiro looks at a range of philosophical issues & positions concerning mathematics in four comprehensive sections. The first describes questions & issues about mathematics that have motivated philosophers almost since the beginning of intellectual history. Part II is an historical survey discussing the role of mathematics in such thinkers as Plato Aristotle Kant & Mill. The third section covers the three major positions & battle lines throughout the twentieth century: that mathematics is logic (logicism) that the essence of mathematics is the rule-governed manipulation of characters (formalism) & a revisionist philosophy that focuses on the mental activity of mathematics (intuitionism). Finally Part IV looks at contemporary positions & work which brings the reader up-to-date on the discipline. Thinking about Mathematics is accessible to those with little background in either mathematics or philosophy. It is aimed at students & professionals in mathematics who have little contact with academic philosophy & at philosophy students & other philosophers who forgot much of their mathematics. ...

The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including: *cultural differences *register & dialect *genre *revision & editing. The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources including: *journalism & literature *commercial legal & technical texts *songs & recorded interviews. This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates & postgraduate students of French on translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students & tutors. ...

This is the book that Daniel Tammet bestselling author & mathematical savant was born to write. In Tammets world numbers are beautiful & mathematics illuminates our lives & minds. Using anecdotes & everyday examples Tammet allows us to share his unique insights & delight in the way numbers fractions & equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes Anne Boleyns sixth finger or his mothers unpredictable behaviour Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age whether there is such a thing as an average person & how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths & fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes. ...

The idea that some people think differently though no less humanly is explored in this inspiring book. Temple Grandin is a gifted & successful animal scientist & she is autistic. Here she tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete & visual way
- somewhat akin to how animals think she believes
- & how it feels now. Through her finely observed understanding of the workings of her mind she gives us an invaluable insight into autism & its challenges.

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Thinking in Systems" is a concise & crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. This essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers & equations & into the tangible world showing readers how to develop the systems-thinking skills that thought leaders across the globe consider critical for 21st-century life. While readers will learn the conceptual tools & methods of systems thinking the heart of the book is grander than methodology. Donella Meadows was known as much for nurturing positive outcomes as she was for delving into the science behind global dilemmas. She reminds readers to pay attention to what is important not just what is quantifiable to stay humble & to continue to learn. In a world growing ever more complicated crowded & interdependent Thinking in Systems helps readers avoid confusion & helplessness the first step toward finding proactive & effective solutions. A vital read for students professionals & all those concerned with economics business sustainability & the environment." ...

With the thoughts of Sir Alex Ferguson Zinedine Zidane Didier Drogba Tim Cahill & many others! A highly unusual & thought-provoking book by France & Tottenham Hotspur football star Louis Saha. Personally written by Saha without the assistance of a ghostwriter rather than a straight autobiography Thinking Inside the Box is the former Manchester United Everton & France stars analysis of the life of a modern footballer. Packed with insights anecdotes & perceptive personal reflections the book also contains the thoughts of numerous heavyweights of the game who have granted the author exclusive & incredibly revealing interviews. ...

Thinking Mathematically is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their powers to think mathematically whether at school at university or just out of interest. This book is invaluable for anyone who wishes to promote mathematical thinking in others or for anyone who has always wondered what lies at the core of mathematics. Thinking Mathematically reveals the processes at the heart of mathematics & demonstrates how to encourage & develop them. Extremely practical it involves the reader in questions so that subsequent discussions speak to immediate experience. ...

Ginny Holland's daughter Jem has headed off to university leaving single mum Ginny with a severe case of empty nest syndrome. To make matters worse the first gorgeous man she's clapped eyes on in years has just accused Ginny of shoplifting. So Ginny decides to advertise for a lodger but what she gets is lovelorn Laurel who can only talk about her ex-boyfriend. However Laurel has a dangerously charming brother Perry & add to that the offer of a great new job & things are looking up...until Ginny realises that her potential boss is all too familiar. Is it too late for Ginny to set right the first impression she made when Finn Penhaligon got quite the wrong end of the stick? & is either Finn or Perry quite what they seem? ...