Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fast, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. It will enable to ...

Market Leader uses authoritative authentic content from the Financial Times to build the professional language and skills needed to communicate in the modern world of business. The third edition has been completely updated to reflect this fast-changing world.

In deze vijfde druk is een groot aantal boektitels geactualiseerd, zodat het boek up-to-date blijft. Bij de lessuggesties is geprobeerd om aansluiting te zoeken bij de nieuwe referentieniveaus. In deze nieuwe editie is er speciale aandacht voor de historische canon in de paragraaf Geschiedenis in een boekenkast, die aan elk hoofdstuk is toegevoegd. Gebleven is de aandacht voor de ontwikkeling van de literaire competentie van kinderen en voor de verschillende genres.

This book helps bridge the gap between the theory of evaluation and its practice, giving students the specific skills they need to use in different evaluation settings.

Handbook for Stoelting's Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease, 4th Edition gives you the peerless authority you trust, ideal for on-the-go reference! Dr. Roberta L. Hines and Dr. Katherine E. Marschall discuss all of the most critical, clinically relevant topics from Stoelting's Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease, 6th Edition in a concise, compact, portable format. You'll have convenient access to dependable guidance on a full range of pre-existing conditions that may impact the perioperative m...

Dit boek maakt een vertaling van mindfulness in brede zin naar de betekenis van mindfulness in coaching. De coach krijgt inzicht in waar het in essentie bij mindfulness om draait en welke tools hij kan inzetten in het coachingstraject.

Mindfulness is een geëigende en beproefde methode om een cliënt te trainen in het zich bevrijden van zijn ongewilde lijden. Het leert hem hoe hij zich steeds opnieuw hiervan kan losmaken, waardoor hij een gelukkiger mens wordt. De coach biedt hem daartoe conc...

A quick, clear and interesting guide for students completing their final year research project.

This classic work is an ideal introduction to how the Bible was written, transmitted, copied and declared to be authoritative by various churches. It presents a concise and accessible guide to all aspects of biblical study.

A Theory of Adaptation explores the continuous development of creative adaptation, and argues that the practice of adapting is central to the story-telling imagination. Linda Hutcheon develops a theory of adaptation through a range of media, from film and opera, to video games, pop music and theme parks, analysing the breadth, scope and creative possibilities within each. This new edition is supplemented by a new preface from the author, discussing both new adaptive forms/platforms and recent...