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How information can make us happy or miserable, and why we sometimes avoid it and sometimes seek it out.
How much information is too much? Do we need to know how many calories are in the giant vat of popcorn that we bought on our way into the movie theater? Do we want to know if we are genetically predisposed to a certain disease? Can we do anything useful with next week's weather forecast for Paris if we are not in Paris? In Too Much Information, Cass Sunstein examines the effects of information on our lives. Policymakers emphasize 'the right to know,' but Sunstein takes a different perspective, arguing that the focus should be on human well-being and what information contributes to it. Government should require companies, employers, hospitals, and others to disclose information not because of a general 'right to know' but when the information in question would
How information can make us happy or miserable, and why we sometimes avoid it and sometimes seek it out.How much information is too much? Do we need to know how many calories are in the giant vat of popcorn that we bought on our way into the movie theater? Do we want to know if we are genetically
From New York Times bestselling author Cass Sunstein, a brisk, provocative book that shows what freedom really means--and requires--todayIn this pathbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author Cass Sunstein asks us to rethink freedom. He shows that freedom of choice isn't nearly enough. To be
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Some school teachers like children with brains . . . a little too much So what do you do when you suspect that your teachers are brain-munching zombies? You keep your heads and run for your lives Kids love a good zombie story and this hilarious picture book will certainly not disappoint
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Want to save the planet, but don't know where to start? Climate change may be scary, but changing your habits doesn't have to be. So take a deep breath, fill up your reusable coffee cup, and follow this simple, not-too-scary guide to living a more sustainable, eco-friendly
See How Graphics Reveal InformationGraphical Data Analysis with R shows you what information you can gain from graphical displays. The book focuses on why you draw graphics to display data and which graphics to draw (and uses R to do so). All the datasets are available in R or one of its packages
You think you know these stories, don't you?You are wrong. You don't know them at all.Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore
Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? It turns out they know just what humans want - to be walked And once they're on their way, these dogs will share exactly how to do it. For dog lovers everywhere, this picture book offers a lighthearted look at the very different ideas dogs and
A hard-hitting analysis of the royal family, exposing its extravagant use of public money and the highly dubious behaviour of some among its ranks, whilst being critical of the knee-jerk sycophancy shown by the press and politicians. Baker also considers the wider role the royals play in British
An essential book on how to raise a teenager in the 21st century from the global bestselling writer Ben
What if just about everything you thought you knew about supplements and health turned out to be... absolutely wrong? Nutrition expert Dr. Brian Clement, director of the world-famous Hippocrates Health Institute, explores the various myths that have made supplements a buyer beware industry
A Gold NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner Did you know that worries are like tomatoes? No, you can't eat them, but you can make them grow, simply by paying attention to them. If your worries have grown so big that they bother you almost every day, this book is for you.What to Do
How our shifting sense of 'what's normal' defines the character of democracy 'A provocative examination of social constructs and those who would alternately undo or improve them.'--Kirkus Reviews This sharp and engaging book by leading governmental scholar Cass R. Sunstein examines dramatically
This book reveals the transformative possibility of talking to people you don't know - a simple yet powerful source of energy in our increasingly circumscribed
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This whimsical story introduces the Nodders, magical creatures who leave special treats for Nappers while they snooze With magic shoes whirring and tiny wings flapping a Nodder will peek in to see if you're napping. Then out of the pocket comes a small treat or treasure tucked into your nap pouch,
A practical and informative guide to understanding periods and the physical, emotional and social changes that come with
Packed with useful tips and delicious recipes from a slew of experts, Weed covers smoking, cooking, and growing cannabis, as well as proper stoner etiquette and a guide to must-visit destinations around the world. Not too long ago, it might have seemed impossible that cannabis would step out of the
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