The thirty-five chapters in this book describe various judgmental heuristics and the biases they produce.

This work provides a lively critique of New Age beliefs and scientific fraud. Topics debunked include paranormal events, Freud's theory of dreams, shamanism and UFOs.

Best known for his many popular books about science and mathematics, the author demonstrates that his interests encompass nearly everything else as well.

Helps you learn how to: use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition; leverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modes; avoid common 'known bugs' in your mind; and, manage knowledge efficiently.

Adapts rhetorical exercises such as paraphrase and precis to give students a range of strategies for making sense of texts, and encourages the development of practical, critical skills in a wide range of humanities students.

Full of spleen, this will be a hilarious, invigorating and informative journey through the world of Bad Science.

Exposes the national stories which turn out to be pseudo events manufactured by the PR industry, and the global news stories which prove to be fiction generated by a machinery of international propaganda. This book shows the impact of this on a world where consumers believe a mass of stories which are as false as the idea that the Earth is flat.

Argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers and frequent references to popular culture, this title examines the causes of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the world.

Combining historical analysis with far-reaching contemporary observation, Susan Jacoby dissects a modern America at odds with its heritage of Enlightenment reason and with 21st century knowledge and science. With mordant wit, the author offers an unsparing indictment of the ways in which 'dumbness' and 'junk thought' have permeated throughout American society - both on the political right and the

Helps readers learn to unravel the circuitous claptrap of politicos ranging from Caesar to Condoleezza Rice, and Genghis Khan to Al Sharpton. This title enables you to learn how to identify tricks such as the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy and the Fallacy Fallacy or Argumentum ad Logicam.

A guide, providing test-taking tips for beginning nursing students. It teaches critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits through techniques that enhance classroom performance and guide students through the examination process. It includes 800 practice questions, which introduce students to the different testing formats.

Presents the author's vision of a New Deal for a fairer society. This book argues that the time is ripe for another era of great reform. It outlines a programme for change, explaining what can be done to narrow the wealth gap. It shows how a fresh political coalition can both support and be supported by reform, making our society more democratic.

A work that is part of Harry Potter series.

Explains the methods that rocket scientists use. This book illustrates the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, ideas from sci-fi, personal stories and insights, and occasionally a bit of space history.

Exposes the shock doctors and offers information and connections that show how the shock doctors' beliefs dominate our world - and how this domination has been achieved. This book tells the tale of how a few are making a killing while more are getting killed.