How To Think, Paperback - Alan Jacobs

Drawing on examples in the work of Marilynne Robinson, basketball hero Wilt Chamberlain, John Stuart Mill and C.S. Lewis, Jacobs advises on orienti...

Reducere. "Absolutely splendid . . . essential for understanding why there is so much bad thinking in political life right now." --David Brooks, New York Tim...

A mental wellness toolkit for tweens

Our happiness and success depend on clear thinking. But too many of us are compromised by confusion, trying to do too much at once, and not knowing...

Publisher: Teachers' College PressAuthor(s): Frank SmithNumber of pages: 168Publication date: 1991Dimensions: 152 x 227 x 22Cover type: Paperback /...

Publisher: Atlantic BooksAuthor(s): Susie AlegrePublication date: 2022Dimensions: 153 x 251 x 32Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera farmecul lecturii ...

Reducere. Essayist and biographer Alan Jacobs introduces us to the world of original sin, which he describes as not only a profound idea but a necessary one....

This book is for anyone interested in teaching children how to think, to reason, and solve problems. Robert Fisher reviews the main concepts, metho...

Alan Jacobs is fond of the essay because it lets a writer do something that more formal pieces of writing cannot: follow the "vagaries of the mind,...

The author was no ordinary genius. He upset those in authority, gave captivating lectures, wrote equations on napkins in strip joints and touched c...

These brain-training puzzles have been designed to help the reader think in new ways, with scenarios and tips specifically aimed at professionals w...

Offers advice on hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and sink gardens. This book offers advice on compatibility of containers and plants such...

The greenhouse is one of the most useful tools a gardener can have. It is a place to propagate seedlings, nurture young plants, experiment with exo...

Contributor(s): Author: Alan TitchmarshAguide through the selection and planting processes, plus how to look after trees to ensure optimum performa...

Successful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces. This practical shows how to transform even the tiniest outdoor area into an attractive ga...

* Design ideas and planting plans for wildlife-friendly gardens* Wildlife gallery showing common birds, mammals, amphibians and insects and how to ...

You can't beat growing, picking and eating fruit from your very own garden. This book guides you through the processes and pitfalls of fruit-growin...

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Daffodils and tulips herald the arrival of spring, but from the earliest snowdrops to autumn crocosmias, bulbs bring colour and interest to gardens...

Flowering shrubs can be the most dramatic and beautiful features in a garden. This book gives expert advice on selecting the right plants for you, ...

The Freakonomics books have come to stand for something: challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions; and l...

A beautifully designed collection of mystical poems to soothe, inspire and rejuvenate the soul. With a body of work spanning the centuries, from th...

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A new series of practical guides to help new and experienced gardeners make the most of their gardens, whatever they want to achieve. Titchmarsh ha...

The Freakonomics books have come to stand for something: challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions; and l...

Think more about sex by thinking about it in a different way

DescriptionIf you're just learning how to program, Julia is an excellent JIT-compiled, dynamically typed language with a clean syntax. This hands-o...

Vertical gardening adds an extra dimension to gardens. This book covers the ins and outs of growing climbers and wall plants to get the very best i...

Focuses on creating the basic structure of your garden, and complementing the basic features with planting, design and furniture. This book include...

Think Java is a hands-on introduction to computer science and programming used by many universities and high schools around the world. Its concisen...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Peter HollinsDevelop clarity of thought. Avoid analysis paralysis. Make better decisions. Never miss a beat. Clear and effe...

Publisher: Princeton University PressAuthor(s): Steven NadlerIllustration(s): 1 b/w illus.Number of pages: 248Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 214...

Designing Exceptional Organizational Cultures is a practical guide for HR and OD professionals which explains how to proactively design, build and ...

Contributor(s): Author: Allen B. DowneyIf you want to learn how to program, working with Python is an excellent way to start. This hands-on guide t...

Reducere. Stop Caring What Others Think How to Stop Worrying About What People Think of YouDo you constantly find yourself worrying about how other people se...

Reducere. Do you want to stop caring about what others think of you?Discover proven ways to be yourself confidently and unapologetically.In this conversation...

Reducere. Not all women who are trapped in suffocating marriages grab a lifeline and pull themselves up, but not all women are Lindsey Jacobs. Worn to a nub ...

An extraordinary journey through the history of human imagination, from the dawn of civilisation to the present day

How to Think Like an Activist is the first step in your life as an activistIllustrations: Full colour throughout

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Jonathan ClementsThere are those who think the goal of investing is to beat the market and amass as much wealth as possible...

Reducere. We ve all worked with someone difficult, someone who could always be trusted to blow up to space out or do or say something wildly inappropriate. A...

Reducere. "A stimulating history of how the imagination interacted with its sibling psychological faculties--emotion, perception and reason--to shape the his...

How to Think Like Stephen Hawking reveals the key motivations, desires and philosophies that made Hawking one of the world's most celebrated scient...

As a runner, your biggest asset (or sometimes your greatest enemy) is your brain. What you think and feel on and off the road also has a huge influ...