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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions138 reviews
Dan Ariely

HarperCollins, 2008

Great reading, entertaining, and very rational
This book is a combination of a very entertaining reading with great content. Ariel presents the results of several social experiments he has conducted during years of research. Most of them are unexpected, or should I say irrational? But most of those behaviors are really predictable regardles of how ilogical they seem. You can apply the lessons learned in this book to your daily life, if ... 		  
  







  
  
Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior38 reviews
Ori Brafman, Rom Brafman

Doubleday Business, 2008

If you have asked yourself, "Why did I/they do that?" read on...
All of us have either watched someone or fallen into a death spiral ourselves with circumstances in life. The annecdotal evidence around us clearly shows we/they have made a poor choice and the final outcome is destined to have negative results. Yet, we continue our/their actions desperately committed to our beliefs. Blind to all of the indicators that a different path is needed for the desired ... 		  
  







  
  
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness40 reviews
Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein

Yale University Press, 2008

Very Insightful
Nutshell review - The book covers Libertarian Paternalism, how to help people be free in their choices and, at the same time, help them make better and more informed ones. A very insightful and informative book about human nature, human behaviour and into ways in which we can improve our decision making processes. 		  
  







  
  
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated209 reviews
David D. Burns

Harper, 1999

Excellent
When I began reading the book is was skeptical to try Dr. Burn's methods but I was also desperate. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a year and nothing was working. I started using the triple column technique every day, recording my distorted thoughts, identifying the cognitive distortions, and giving a rational response. After just a few weeks, I began to notice a reduction in ... 		  
  







  
  
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (James H. ...87 reviews
Norman Doidge

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Positive Journey
Norman Doidge offers an entertaining account of how researchers on the frontiers of neuroscience are creating a better world for all us. The stories he weaves keep our attention on many heroes. These range from researchers who are to be admired for their intelligence and persistence to others who have overcome great difficulties. Most importantly, Doidge makes significant news readily ... 		  
  







  
  
The Gift of Fear297 reviews
Gavin De Becker

Dell, 1998

The book could save your life....
I recommend this book to more people than any other book and I am a reading addict. This book is already a classic and is required reading for anyone who wants to learn how to avoid violence and hooking up with a dangerous man. If you are in an abusive relationship, you need to read this book. If you are a parent then you ought to have your teens read this book. It could save their life. A ... 		  
  







  
  
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking948 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2007

Great Book for the thinking person
This book is required reading for all incoming freshman at the top ranked engineering school in the U.S. The book is very readable, insightful, and useful. 		  
  







  
  
The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness29 reviews
J. Mark G. Williams, John D. Teasdale, ...

The Guilford Press, 2007

A GREAT book for dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress
This is simply one of the best self help books to be produced in a decade. And it's useful for nearly any form of psychological issue that you may be struggling with. What makes this book a gem is the CD which will guide you through various meditation and relaxation exercises. As a neuroscience researcher exploring the effects of meditation on the brain (see Newberg and Waldman's forthcoming ... 		  
  







  
  
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think51 reviews
Dennis Greenberger, Christine Padesky

The Guilford Press, 1995

it helped me
This book was recommended by my phychologist. He couldn't have been more right on. This is the first real help I have had in solving a lot of anxiety and stress in my life. It is so down to earth on what we know but what we so easily overlook in our fix for the human condition. The work pages allow you to really personalize the advice. I would buy it again and I would recommend to all who want to ... 		  
  







  
  
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future192 reviews
Daniel H. Pink

Riverhead Trade, 2006

Life changer
Reading this book will change how you view life - both your own and how you view the world around you. 		  
  







  
  
The Feeling Good Handbook85 reviews
David D. Burns

Plume, 1999

A Critical Analysis of the Feeling Good Handbook
Abstract The following study investigates the text, The Feeling Good Handbook, by David Burns. Specifically addressed are issues regarding the cognitive-behavioral model of twisted thinking, moral relativism, and the denial of objective truth. It was found that the text provides an inadequate definition and application regarding moral and objective truth issues. Recommendations for revision of ... 		  
  







  
  
Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment)6 reviews
Dawn P. Flanagan, Alan S. Kaufman

Wiley, 2004

Good Reference and Resource
The Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment book is an excellent resource for school psychologists and students. It is a must-have for your library. I recommend this book to everyone! 		  
  







  
  
The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life4 reviews
Philip Zimbardo, John Boyd

Free Press, 2008

Never Thought About Time this Way Before!
The Time Paradox opened my eyes to the different ways that we perceive time both culturally and personally. The book takes you through history and how humans' perception have time has changed throughout the ages. The book then goes into the different orientations we often have with respect to time, from the past to the present and the future. Through in depth studies with many subjects, these ... 		  
  







  
  
The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person88 reviews
Judith S. Beck

Oxmoor House, 2007

One of the best decisions I ever made
I'm so glad I got this book. I am actually a therapist, and very familiar with CBT, and the idea of applying it to weight loss makes profound sense. I heard Dr. Beck on NPR, and I was not in the mood to listen to what she had to say, but then it made so much sense, I started to take notes! And even though I didn't feel like making an effort to follow a diet, I got the book anyway. And I liked ... 		  
  







  
  
How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition20 reviews
Committee on Developments in the Science of Learning with additional material from the Committee on Learning Research and Educational Practice, National Research Council

National Academies Press, 2000

Succinct and practical
The beauty of this volume is that it takes a vast quantity of research on how people learn and organizes it in a way which is readable, practical and accessible for educators. The authors distill the findings of numerous studies into three key principles of learning: (1) Teachers must work with student preconceptions and prior knowledge, (2) Teachers must teach in depth, providing multiple ... 		  
  







  
  
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life46 reviews
Twyla Tharp

Simon & Schuster, 2005

Twyla shares pearls from her life's creative adventure
A refreshing and inspiring glimpse into the creative habits employed by a successful artist, generously shared in a well thought out, intelligent, down-to-earth practical way. Twyla shares her personal experiences and keen observational skills in a way generalizable to nearly any creative field. A pleasure to read and re-read. Practical, not just fluff. She shares behind-the-scenes ... 		  
  







  
  
Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns12 reviews
Clayton M. Christensen, Curtis W. Johnson, ...

McGraw-Hill, 2008

Disrupting Class is a must read
Disrupting Class is a must read for educators, politicians, or anyone else who is interested in the field of education. The book provides a summary of Clayton Christensen's work on disruptive technology described in the earlier book the Innovators Dilemma. Horn, Johnson, and Christensen do an outstanding job of applying the theory of disruptive technology to the world of education. The book ... 		  
  







  
  
Stumbling on Happiness216 reviews
Daniel Gilbert

Vintage, 2007

Enjoyable read
This is a great fun book, and a thorough study on human behavior. Among many of the wonderful discoveries of the author regarding how we experience happiness, I was particularly taken by his remarks on emotional experiences (feelings) based on present information and emotional experiences originated in memory (pre-feelings) and how the mind without awareness is able to mix them up and is not ... 		  
  







  
  
Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond26 reviews
Judith S. Beck

The Guilford Press, 1995

Get This Book
One of my all time favorites. I'm not an M.D., Psychologist or even a very smart person, but the lessons in this book about self-evaluation and rational observation are crucial for all people. True it's geared to teach the very basics of Cognitive Therapy in a Clinical setting; I must say its applications are nearly endless. Take me for example. With this book under my belt I feel as if I've ... 		  
  







  
  
Design Drawing13 reviews
Francis D. K. Ching

Wiley, 1997

Drafting book for Design Students
While Ching does cover some aspects of drawing outside of those needed for drafting, the primary focus is on architectural drafting. This is a technical book intended for design students. It is not a do-it-yourself learn-to-draw manual. Most often, this book will be a textbook in a design class. As such, it is excellent. The instructions are clear and well written, the drawings are simple ... 		  
  







  




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