Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives (Christakis Nicholas A.)(Pevná vazba)

Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives (Christakis Nicholas A.)(Pevná vazba)

Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Drs. Christakis and Fowler, which have

Connected - The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives (Christakis Nicholas)(Paperback / softback)

Is happiness catching? Are your friends making you fat? Can your sibling make you smart? Is wealth contagious? Where is true love found? Does free will

The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health--And How We Must Adapt (Aral Sinan)(Pevná vazba)

A landmark insider's tour of how social media affects our decision-making and shapes our world in ways both useful and dangerous, with critical insights into the social media trends of the 2020 election and beyond 'The book might be described as prophetic. . . . At least two of Aral's three

Nurturing Our Humanity: How Domination and Partnership Shape Our Brains, Lives, and Future (Eisler Riane)(Pevná vazba)

Nurturing Our Humanity offers a new perspective on our personal and social options in today's world, showing how we can build societies that support our great human capacities for consciousness, caring, and creativity. It brings together findings--largely overlooked--from the natural and social

Apollo's Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live (Christakis Nicholas A.)(Pevná vazba)

A piercing and scientifically grounded look at the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic and how it will change the way we live -- 'excellent and timely.' (The New Yorker) Apollo's Arrow offers a riveting account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as it swept through American society in

The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health--And How We Must Adapt (Aral Sinan)(Paperback)

A landmark insider's tour of how social media affects our decision-making and shapes our world in ways both useful and dangerous, with critical insights into the social media trends of the 2020 election and beyond 'The book might be described as prophetic. . . . At least two of Aral's three

The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives (Yates Kit)(Pevná vazba)

A brilliant and entertaining mathematician illuminates seven mathematical principles that shape our lives. 'Kit Yates shows how our private and social lives are suffused by mathematics. Ignorance may bring tragedy or farce. This is an exquisitely interesting book. It's a deeply serious one too and,

Science of Fate - The New Science of Who We Are - And How to Shape our Best Future (Critchlow Hannah)(Pevná vazba)

Are we really the masters of our own destiny? Neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow shows how far our future is already hardwired in our brains. Like Sapiens and Thinking Fast and Slow, The Science of Fate revolutionises the way we understand our species and

Outnumbered: From Facebook and Google to Fake News and Filter-Bubbles - The Algorithms That Control Our Lives (Sumpter David)(Pevná vazba)

Outnumbered is a journey to the dark side of mathematics, from how it dictates our social media activities to our travel routes. Algorithms are running our society, and as Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal has revealed, we don't even realize how our data has been used against us. David Sumpter

The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World - Max Fisher

Reveals how social media is hacking our minds, our societies and the world - and what we can do about it

The Social Edge: The Power of Sympathy Groups for our Health, Wealth and Sustainable Future (Costello Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

Society and the Internet: How Networks of Information and Communication Are Changing Our Lives (Graham Mark)(Paperback)

How is society being reshaped by the continued diffusion and increasing centrality of the Internet in everyday life and work? Society and the Internet provides key readings for students, scholars, and those interested in understanding the interactions of the Internet and society. This

Chasing the Sun - The New Science of Sunlight and How it Shapes Our Bodies and Minds (Geddes Linda (Features Editor))(Paperback / softback)

The full story of how our relationship with light shapes our health, productivity and

Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures (Sheldrake Merlin)(Paperback)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A 'brilliant [and] entrancing' (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi--the great connectors of the living world--and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most

Social Psychology: A Very Short Introduction (Crisp Richard J.)(Paperback)

Social psychology is about the people who populate our everyday lives, and how they affect our 'personal universe', defining who we are, and shaping our behavior, beliefs, attitudes, and ideology. In an age where we've mapped the human genome and explored much of the physical world, the study of

The Son Also Rises: Surnames and the History of Social Mobility (Clark Gregory)(Paperback)

A surprising look at how ancestry still determines social outcomesHow much of our fate is tied to the status of our parents and grandparents? How much does it influence our children? More than we wish to believe. While it has been argued that rigid class structures have eroded in favor of greater

A First Course in Network Science (Menczer Filippo)(Pevná vazba)

Networks are everywhere: networks of friends, transportation networks and the Web. Neurons in our brains and proteins within our bodies form networks that determine our intelligence and survival. This modern, accessible textbook introduces the basics of network science for a wide range of job

On Task: How Our Brain Gets Things Done (Badre David)(Pevná vazba)

A look at the extraordinary ways the brain turns thoughts into actions--and how this shapes our everyday livesWhy is it hard to text and drive at the same time? How do you resist eating that extra piece of cake? Why does staring at a tax form feel mentally exhausting? Why can your child expertly

All Kinds of: Families (Ganeri Anita)(Pevná vazba)

A friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences and

Women & Weed: How the Green Rush Is Changing Our Lives (Frankel Elana)(Pevná vazba)

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the newfound power of buying and using pot. So, first things first - here's a basic look at the plant. What is it? Where has it been? And how do you use it? Even if you consider yourself a pro, a little refresher could not hurt. As cannabis moves towards

We Are Data: Algorithms and the Making of Our Digital Selves (Cheney-Lippold John)(Pevná vazba)

What identity means in an algorithmic age: how it works, how our lives are controlled by it, and how we can resist itAlgorithms are everywhere, organizing the near limitless data that exists in our world. Derived from our every search, like, click, and purchase, algorithms determine the news we

The Art of Leading Collectively: Co-Creating a Sustainable, Socially Just Future (Kuenkel Petra)(Pevná vazba)

A guide to collaborative impact for leaders in industry, government, and social change networks Our world is facing unsustainable global trends--from climate change and water scarcity to energy insecurity, unfair labor practices, and growing inequality. Tackling these crises effectively requires a

To Live From The Heart - Mindful Paths To The Sacred (Kennedy Stanislaus)(Pevná vazba)

Reveals how prayer can play an important part in all our lives, lifting our spirits and offering us hope and support in good times and bad. This book includes mindful meditations, prayers, proverbs and essays has helped to sustain Sister Stan through the

Power of When - Learn the Best Time to do Everything (Breus Dr. Michael)(Paperback / softback)

When we stop focusing on the 'how' and 'what' of our lives and start focusing on the 'when', we reveal our body's natural schedule and unlock our hidden potential. Filled with facts, true-life success stories, fun personality quizzes and easy to follow guidelines, this book teaches you how to