The Googlization of Everything: (And Why We Should Worry) (Vaidhyanathan Siva)(Paperback)

The Googlization of Everything: (And Why We Should Worry) (Vaidhyanathan Siva)(Paperback)

In the beginning, the World Wide Web was exciting and open to the point of anarchy, a vast and intimidating repository of unindexed confusion. Into this creative chaos came Google with its dazzling mission-'To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible'-and its much-quoted

The Psychology of Exercise (Perry Josephine)(Paperback)

Why should we exercise? When should we exercise? Why don't we exercise? The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why, and how we exercise. It explores the barriers and motivators to exercise for children,

Why Worry about Future Generations? (Scheffler Samuel)(Paperback)

The things we do today may make life worse for future generations. But why should we care what happens to people who won't be born until after all of us are gone? Some philosophers have treated this as a question about our moral responsibilities, and have argued that we have duties of beneficence

Intellectual Property: A Very Short Introduction (Vaidhyanathan Siva)(Paperback)

We all create intellectual property. We all use intellectual property. Intellectual property is the most pervasive yet least understood way we regulate expression. Despite its importance to so many aspects of the global economy and daily life, intellectual property policy remains a confusing and

Overtime: Why We Need a Shorter Working Week (Stronge Will)(Paperback)

Why we should all work less A radical and pragmatic manifesto for tackling the twin crises of work and care in contemporary capitalism With the rise of automation and precarious forms of work, jobs are becoming increasingly polarised. While some are overworked, there are many more people forced

Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World (Broussard Meredith)(Paperback)

A guide to understanding the inner workings and outer limits of technology and why we should never assume that computers always get it right.In Artificial Unintelligence, Meredith Broussard argues that our collective enthusiasm for applying computer technology to every aspect of life has resulted

Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing (Rubini Julie)(Paperback)

A fascinating exploration of why we do the things we do, according to science Dive into the psychology of the human brain with STEM activities and research projects that get readers excited about learning their own minds. Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing introduces students to the

Psychology: A Beginner's Guide (Martin G. Neil)(Paperback)

A riveting exploration of who we are and why we behave the way we do. Why do we become aggressive? How does the brain allow us to see, hear, and feel? Can listening to Mozart improve IQ? How do babies learn to perceive and think? How can we reduce obesity and cigarette smoking? Is being physically

Power of Habit - Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change (Duhigg Charles)(Paperback / softback)

In 'The Power of Habit', award-winning 'New York Times' business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into

How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything (Seidman Dov)(Pevná vazba)

The flood of information, unprecedented transparency, increasinginterconnectedness-and our global interdependence-aredramatically reshaping today's world, the world of business, andour lives. We are in the Era of Behavior and the rules of the gamehave fundamentally changed. It is no longer what you

Perpetual Euphoria: On the Duty to Be Happy (Bruckner Pascal)(Paperback)

How happiness became mandatory-and why we should reject the demand to 'be happy' Happiness today is not just a possibility or an option but a requirement and a duty. To fail to be happy is to fail utterly. Happiness has become a religion-one whose smiley-faced god looks down in rebuke upon everyone

Political Theory: A Beginner's Guide (Woodcock Pete)(Paperback)

Is democracy the best form of government? What does it mean to be 'free'? Why should we obey the government? In this highly accessible and engaging new introductory textbook, Pete Woodcock examines all these questions and more in a compact outline of the basics of political theory. He takes

Nine Rules to Conquer Death (Toolis Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

How should we conquer death? Our eternal existential question. The unspoken why of all action and thought. Death is all around us but unseen. A shadow companion who haunts our gnawing anxieties over what the future holds. The virus. The stab of doubt in every lump beneath the skin. Can anyone

Untrue - why nearly everything we believe about women and lust and infidelity is untrue (Martin Wednesday)(Paperback / softback)

Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship (Strossen Nadine)(Paperback)

The updated paperback edition of HATE dispels misunderstandings plaguing our perennial debates about 'hate speech vs. free speech,' showing that the First Amendment approach promotes free speech and democracy, equality, and societal harmony. As 'hate speech' has no generally accepted definition, we

Mining the Sky (Lewis John S.)(Paperback)

While we worry over the depletion of the earth's natural resources, the pollution of our planet, and the challenges presented by the earth's growing population, billions of dollars worth of metals, fuels, and life-sustaining substances await us in nearby space. In this visionary book, noted

Hide and Seek (Collins Wilkie)(Paperback)

At the center of Hide and Seek (1854) a secret waits to be revealed. Why should the apparently respectable painter Valentine Blyth refuse to account for the presence in his household of the beautiful girl known only as Madonna? It is not until his young friend Zack Thorpe--rebelling against his

Engineering: A Very Short Introduction (Blockley David)(Paperback)

Engineering is part of almost everything we do--from the buildings we live in and the roads and railways we travel on, to the telephones and computers we use to communicate and the X-ray machines that help doctors diagnose diseases. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores the

The Science of Sin: Why We Do the Things We Know We Shouldn't (Lewis Jack)(Paperback)

What Do We Know and What Should We Do about the Irish Border? (Hayward Katy)(Paperback)

The Irish border is a manifestation of the relationship between Britain and Ireland. When that relationship has been tense, we have seen the worst effects at the Irish border in the form of violence, controls and barriers. When the relationship has been good, the Irish border has become - to all

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Walker Matthew)(Paperback)

'Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book...Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.' --Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this 'stimulating and important book'

The Science of Channeling: Why You Should Trust Your Intuition and Embrace the Force That Connects Us All (Wahbeh Helan)(Paperback)

Why We Sleep - The New Science of Sleep and Dreams (Walker Matthew)(Paperback / softback)

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017'Vital ... a life-raft' Guardian'A top sleep scientist argues that sleep is more important for our health than diet or exercise' The Times'It had a powerful effect

Choose Decide Change (Rufino Anna Maria)(Paperback)

Choosing, deciding and changing constitute the common thread of everything that we want and that we do. The deep transformation of all social system, in all its dimensions has profoundly resented of the diverse possibility or in other respects, of the absence of possibility, precisely of choosing,