"Can reading a book make you more rational? Can it explain why there seems to be so much irrationality in the world, including, let's be honest, in each of us? These are the goals of Steven Pinker's follow-up to Enlightenment Now (Bill Gates's "new favorite book of all time"). Humans today are often portrayed as cavemen out of time, poised to react to a lion in the grass with a suite of biases, blind spots, fallacies, and illusions. But this, Pinker...

Think more critically, learn to question everything, and don't let your own brain trip you up. This fresh and exciting approach to science, skepticism, and critical thinking will enlighten and inspire readers of all ages. With a mix of wit and wisdom, it challenges everyone to think like a scientist, embrace the skeptical life, and improve their critical thinking skills. Think shows you how to better navigate through the maze of biases and traps...

"Remarkable teaches the art of insightfulness-how to apply higher levels of creative and analytical thinking, using specific methodologies and techniques which result in superior analyses and decision making, a highly cherished skill in the business world. A skill that will make you exceptionally more valuable to your managers and company, thereby propelling your career. Anyone anywhere can become Remarkable and realize greater business prosperity"--...

"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--...

"There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Social Media Censorship dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and...

"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Abby Wambach and her career as a professional soccer player"--

"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Candace Parker and her career as a professional basketball player"--

"Discover how soft skills make the hard skills work; Learn why 85% of career success is determined by soft skills; Explore why companies hire for attitude"--Page 1 of cover.