New Releases by Daniel Gilbert

Com base em inúmeras pesquisas em psicologia, neurociência cognitiva, filosofia e economia comportamental, Felicidade por acaso apresenta o que os cientistas descobriram sobre a capacidade exclusivamente humana de imaginar o futuro, e o que podemos fazer para tentar aproveitá-lo quando chegarmos lá. Edição revista e atualizada. Somos obcecados pela felicidade. É fácil imaginar que, se ganhássemos na loteria, explodiríamos de tanta alegria. No entanto, para Daniel Gilbert, professor de psicologia na Universidade Harvard, não é bem isso o que acontece. Quando aquilo que tínhamos idealizado finalmente se concretiza, nosso contentamento não dura tanto quanto esperávamos. Apesar da nossa obsessão, nunca seremos tão felizes quanto a imaginação nos promete. Assim como as ilusões de ótica que conseguem enganar nossos cérebros, nossos sonhos de felicidade não passam de miragens. Gilbert revela que nada sai como planejado porque a vida está sempre nos moldando e nos fazendo evoluir. A plasticidade da mente também explica nossa incrível capacidade de encontrar recursos para enfrentar as situações mais difíceis e aproveitar momentos de alegria. Acessível, inteligente e divertido, este livro esclarece de forma brilhante por que somos tão ruins em prever o que nos trará felicidade, e o que podemos fazer a respeito. "Você sabe o que te faz feliz? Este livro incrível vai derrubar suas crenças mais profundas sobre como a nossa mente funciona." — Steven D. Levitt, autor de Freakonomics "Uma leitura deliciosa. Se você tem a mínima curiosidade sobre a condição humana, precisa ler este livro." — Malcolm Gladwell, autor de Blink "Daniel Gilbert compartilha com os leitores sua brilhante descoberta sobre as peculiaridades da nossa mente e nos conduz de forma fascinante em direção à felicidade." — Daniel Goleman, autor de Inteligência emocional "Um livro fascinante que explora nossas equivocadas tentativas de encontrar a felicidade." — Time

This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and writers of popular press titles--invite students to join them on a tour of their favourite subject--psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, the rate of replication in published studies, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.

Facebook''s EMEA Client Council is made up of leaders from some of the most influential brands and agencies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The goal of the council has been to create a forum where the best minds in business can come together to share ideas and develop best practices. Build Brilliant Brands is the first attempt to capture their ideas, insights and opinions. It features 22 essays — 18 penned by council members, four by guest contributors — split across three distinct chapters: what hasn''t changed in marketing, what''s changing, and what needs to change. And though the essays cover a wide range of topics, each is designed to inspire and inform those who are in the business of building brilliant brands.

This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and popular writers--invite students to join them on a tour of their favorite subject: psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that looks at the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a new look at the history of the science with unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today. The book can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad''s intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.

Miért bocsátjuk meg hamarabb társunknak a hűtlenséget, mint azt, hogy megint nem mosogatott el? Miért rendelünk mást az étteremben, mint vacsorapartnerünk, még akkor is, ha valójában ugyanazt szeretnénk enni? Miért érezzük úgy, hogy az a sor, amelyikbe épp beálltunk, azonnal lelassul? Mindenki a boldogságot keresi, de – tudományos szempontból legalábbis – rossz módszert választunk: megpróbáljuk megbecsülni, jövőbeli önmagunkat vajon mi teszi majd boldoggá, és afelé igyekszünk haladni. Ezt a becslést azonban rengeteg rejtett gondolkodási illúzió torzítja, ezért így nagyjából ugyanannyi esélyünk van megtalálni a boldogságot, mint ha csak úgy véletlenül rábukkannánk. Daniel Gilbert, a Harvard pszichológiaprofesszorának fantasztikus humorral és könnyedséggel megírt könyvéből megtudhatjuk, hogyan működik az emberi agy, a képzelet és az emlékezet, és hogy miért nem tudjuk úgy elképzelni a jövőt, s így a boldogságunkat, amilyen az valóban lesz vagy lehetne. Választ kapunk arra is, kiküszöbölhetjük-e ezeket a torzításokat, hogy jövőbeli önmagunk elégedettebb lehessen.

De ce sunt oamenii mai dispuşi să îşi ierte partenerii pentru infidelităţi decât pentru faptul de a fi lăsat vase murdare în chiuvetă? De ce persoanele care văd vor plăti mai mult pentru a evita să orbească decât vor plăti orbii pentru redobândirea vederii? De ce doi tovarăşi care vor lua masa împreună insistă să comande feluri diferite, în loc să îşi ia ce doresc cu adevărat? De ce par porumbeii a avea o ţintă atât de bună; de ce nu ne putem aminti un cântec când ascultăm altul şi de ce coada de la magazin pare că merge mereu mai încet odată ce ne aşezăm noi la ea? În această carte genială, plină de spirit şi accesibilă, renumitul psiholog de la Harvard Daniel Gilbert descrie toate festele pe care ni le joacă imaginaţia şi toate iluziile de anticipare care ne fac să ne planificăm prost ziua de mâine şi să ne estimăm greşit satisfacţiile. Aducând la viaţă cele mai noi cercetări ştiinţifice în psihologie, în neuroştiinţele cognitive, filosofie şi în economia comportamentală, Gilbert dezvăluie ce au descoperit oamenii de ştiinţă despre capacitatea umană unică de a imagina viitorul şi de a prezice cât de mult ne va plăcea când vom ajunge în acel moment. Cu o abilitate deosebită de analiză şi cu o scriitură spumoasă, Gilbert explică de ce părem să ştim atât de puţine despre inima şi mintea oamenilor care suntem pe cale să devenim. „O nouă carte fascinantă care explorează încercările noastre uneori nereuşite de a găsi fericirea.“ – Time „O drumeţie spirituală, pătrunzătoare şi extrem de amuzantă prin idiosincraziile imaginaţiei umane.“ – New Scientist

Care este natura fericirii umane si cum ajungem la ea in cursul vietii noastre profesionale? Si merita aceasta sa fie un scop? Cartea exploreaza raspunsurile la aceste intrebari prin intermediul studiilor asupra modului in care este masurata fericirea, asupra cadrelor comportamentului personal, a tehnicilor de management care dezvolta fericirea la locul de munca – si a avertismentelor care ne arata unde a fost exagerata importanta fericirii.

An compilation of three books of poetry based of poetic books of the bible-Song of Songs is perhaps one of the most unique books in the bible but is often misunderstood and misplaced by the modern reader. This interpretation is an attempt at re-framing the song in it''s context as one the greatest love poems in history, translated as a poem rather than scripture and with the historical context in mind.Song of Songs is perhaps one of the most unique books in the bible but is often misunderstood and misplaced by the modern reader. This interpretation is an attempt at re-framing the song in it''s context as one the greatest love poems in history, translated as a poem rather than scripture and with the historical context in mind.Ecclesiastes resonates with the world we live in today and asks many of the same questions we ask when we look at the world in its messiness and confusion. In many ways the writer, Koheleth, is just like us, wrestling with life and striving to find the meaning in it. For this reason Ecclesiastes has always been one of my favourite books of the bible and I know that others feel the same. Over the years I have returned to it again and again and constantly found it comforting, reassuring, challenging and relevant.These poetic interpretations of Ecclesiastes are my way of engaging with the text, that I might know more of God and of the world God created.

This is the access card only and does not include the textbook. divLaunchPad contains resources for you and your students; it combines an interactive e-book with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing. Curated pre-built units are easy to assign or adapt with your own material, such as video, animations, simulations, readings, quizzes, discussion groups and more. div divLaunchPad also provides access to a grade book that shows both class and individual student performance, and for individual assignments as well. While a streamlined interface helps students focus on what’s due next, social commenting tools let them engage, make connections, and learn from each other. Use LaunchPad on its own or integrate it with your school’s learning management system so your class is always on the same page.

(Musicians Institute Press). This comprehensive source for mastering the art of single-note, melodic improvisation includes: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises * rock, blues, jazz and other styles * sequences, phrases and licks * over 50 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along * ten video lessons. The audio and video lessons are accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Achieving happiness while excelling at your career. What is the nature of human happiness, and how do we achieve it in the course of our professional lives? And is it even worth pursuing? This book explores answers to these questions with research into how happiness is measured, frameworks for personal behaviors, management techniques that build happiness in the workplace—and warnings that highlight where the happiness hype has been overblown. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Gilbert Annie McKee Gretchen Spreitzer Teresa M. Amabile This collection of articles includes “Happiness Isn’t the Absence of Negative Feelings” by Jennifer Moss; “Being Happy at Work Matters” by Annie McKee; “The Science Behind the Smile” an interview with Daniel Gilbert by Gardiner Morse; “The Power of Small Wins” by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer; “Creating Sustainable Performance” by Gretchen Spreitzer and Christine Porath; “The Research We’ve Ignored About Happiness at Work” by André Spice and Carl Cedarström; and “The Happiness Backlash” by Alison Beard. How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

Imagine being part of a wholly transformed body of Christ that truly reflects the character of God to the world! What if God''s people weren''t tossed to and fro with every wind of the devil''s deceit and every wave of secular culture, but instead stood firm on the foundation of sound, biblical doctrine? This can only happen if Christians understand and construct their spiritual lives on The Big 5 foundational doctrines of the faith. Dr. Daniel Gilbert is an international speaker, theologian, ministry consultant, and writer. Passionate about the transforming power of God to help people enter into a deeper relationship with their Creator, Dr. Gilbert wrote The Big 5 so that every Christian can discover-or re-discover-the enduring biblical doctrines and foundational principles on which believers of all backgrounds can base their lives. In this book, you''ll learn about five core beliefs: -Sola scriptura: how Scripture is the entirely trustworthy Word of God, which provides us with essential knowledge of God''s character and how He designed us to live -Solus Christus: how Jesus Christ is our Lord, not a liar or a lunatic, and the only real path to life -Sola gratia: how grace, the single escape route from spiritual death, is God''s gift to all -Sola fide: how committing our lives to Christ through faith leads us to do good works, but it''s faith not works that leads to salvation -Soli deo gloria: how bringing glory to God in all things is our ultimate purpose and gives meaning to our daily lives -PLUS bonus workbook sections are included to help you reflect on each of these Big 5 of our faith! Free yourself from human-inspired ideas and habits that sound or feel good, and instead let the foundational truths of Christ''s teaching transform you. Pick up your copy of The Big 5 today and become part of the new reformation the church needs now more than ever!

¿Por qué se le perdona al ser amado antes una infidelidad que dejar los platos sucios en el fregadero? ¿Por qué la gente que ve pagaría más por evitar quedarse ciega que un ciego por recuperar la visión? ¿Por qué la gente que comparte mesa se empeña en pedir platos diferentes en lugar de pedir lo que de verdad les apetece? ¿Por qué los pacientes recuerdan los largos tratamientos médicos como menos dolorosos que los cortos? ¿Por qué los compradores son más felices cuando no pueden devolver algo que han comprado? ¿Por qué no podemos recordar una canción mientras escuchamos otra? ¿Por qué la fila para pagar en el supermercado siempre se ralentiza en cuanto nos incorporamos a ella?.... Un libro tan divertido como inteligente.

This is the first book to be published by the illustrator of Michael Bell''s book, "Fly the Flea." Daniel Gilbert, brings his imagination to life once more, in this children''s story written and illustrated by him.

Throughout the fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany, Walter Baum, a slight young man with a stout heart and lofty ideals, never loses sight of what he values most: the love of his wife and children. As a Jewish sociologist in post-World War I Germany, Walter watches with dread as friends and family either become members of the Brownshirts or fall victim to them. His marriage to Caroline, a like-minded Protestant, causes family estrangements and forces Walter, Caroline, and their two children to try to flee from the catastrophic events that engulf Europe during the Second World War. When prospects for survival become bleak, Caroline''s prophetic dream provides a ray of hope for the family. Kirkus Reviews calls The Eternal Dream: "A captivating story of fortitude, family bonds and hope against all odds."

This paper explains the key role that school librarians and libraries should play in state- and districtwide efforts to transition to digital learning, or the effective use of technology to improve teaching and learning. The report calls for district and school leaders, policymakers, and boards of education to support, encourage, and fund the evolving role of librarians and libraries as facilitators of content creation, personalized learning, and professional development.

In Modernity and Terrorism Zafirovski and Rodeheaver analyze the nature, types, and causes of terrorism. The book redefines terrorism in novel comprehensive way, considers counter-state and state terrorism, and identifies and predicts conservative anti-modernity as the main cause of terrorism.

A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we’re so lousy at predicting what will make us happy – and what we can do about it. Most of us spend our lives steering ourselves toward the best of all possible futures, only to find that tomorrow rarely turns out as we had expected. Why? As Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert explains, when people try to imagine what the future will hold, they make some basic and consistent mistakes. Just as memory plays tricks on us when we try to look backward in time, so does imagination play tricks when we try to look forward. Using cutting-edge research, much of it original, Gilbert shakes, cajoles, persuades, tricks and jokes us into accepting the fact that happiness is not really what or where we thought it was. Among the unexpected questions he poses: Why are conjoined twins no less happy than the general population? When you go out to eat, is it better to order your favourite dish every time, or to try something new? If Ingrid Bergman hadn’t gotten on the plane at the end of Casablanca, would she and Bogey have been better off? Smart, witty, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny, Stumbling on Happiness brilliantly describes all that science has to tell us about the uniquely human ability to envision the future, and how likely we are to enjoy it when we get there.

Mark, who likes to play basketball, is unhappy when the taller boys will not let him in their game, no matter what he tries, until the school custodian, a tall man, gives him some encouraging advice, in a story by two high school juniors.