Ultimate Brain Games and Teasers
Creative Mind Games for Smart Kids of All Ages (Ages 5 to 15)
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It has cities, but they are void of houses. It also has mountains but is devoid of trees. It has water, but it lacks fish. What exactly is it?
Want a hint?
You better think of something inanimate.
Still stumped?
The book has the answer!
Kidding.
But really, it does.
However, I will give it to you: a map.
For kids, learning and growth happen at a very early age. Brain teasers provide kids with challenges that allow them to check out their environment, understand other people, and learn to work with peers. Okay, that is all fine, but how does this relate to this book?
In Ultimate Brain Games and Teasers, you will discover:
- What exactly is a brain teaser?
- How brain teasers relate to cognitive function and increase overall smartness?
- What are some enhanced tips and tricks on how to help solve brain teasers?
Some of the games and teasers include:
- Fun wordplay
- Brain benders
- Arithmetic activities
- Puzzling puzzles
- Mind-boggling mysteries
- Tickle your commonsense
- Radical riddles
- Confusing conundrums
- Ways to mystify and stump your friends!
- Reasons why everyone needs some brain teasing
- The three most important things to answer brain teasers quickly and correctly
Have you ever felt it? You know, boredom? Through brain teasers, we can sharpen the brain and increase productivity! This will help get rid of boredom and spark creativity. Brain teasers are reliable options for breaking monotony. When you are trying to search for answers to brain teasers, it is like a journey with challenges. You feel challenged to get the answers. Decoding the mind games correctly provides a unique sense of emotional satisfaction.
You and your children will feel emboldened to take on newer and more challenging teasers. When you strengthen the mind, the additional brain power will manifest in other areas, too. But don’t just take it at face value. Take action, today. Buy this audiobook and help you and your family turn into brain teaser masters.
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We all learn at least one language as children. But what does it take to learn six languages...or seventy? In Babel No More, Michael Erard, "a monolingual with benefits," sets out on a quest to meet language superlearners and make sense of their mental powers. On the way he uncovers the secrets of historical figures like Italian cardinal Giuseppe Mezzofanti, who was said to speak seventy-two languages; Emil Krebs, a pugnacious German diplomat, who spoke sixty-eight languages; and Lomb Kat, a Hungarian who taught herself Russian by reading Russian romance novels.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Heavy on anecdote, light on science
- De S. Yates en 07-15-16
De: Michael Erard
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Learning How to Learn
- How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens
- De: Barbara Oakley PhD, Terrence Sejnowski PhD, Alistair McConville
- Narrado por: Laural Merlington
- Duración: 5 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Drs. Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski's popular Online course Learning How to Learn, has enrolled more than 1.8 million students. In this much needed follow-up to A Mind for Numbers, the authors teach kids and teens how to learn effectively at a time when they most need these skills. Learning How to Learn teaches them about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
- De Emile en 04-29-19
De: Barbara Oakley PhD, y otros
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Smart Thinking
- Three Essential Keys to Solve Problems, Innovate, and Get Things Done
- De: Art Markman
- Narrado por: Sean Pratt
- Duración: 7 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 700
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 586
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 586
Think smart people are just born that way? Think again. Drawing on diverse studies of the mind, from psychology to linguistics, philosophy, and learning science, Art Markman, Ph.D., demonstrates the difference between "smart thinking" and raw intelligence, showing listeners how memory works, how to learn effectively, and how to use knowledge to get things done. He then introduces his own three-part formula for listeners to employ "smart thinking" in their daily lives.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I feel asleep in class
- De Lee en 12-14-12
De: Art Markman
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What If?
- 10th Anniversary Edition: Short Stories to Spark Inclusion & Diversity Dialogue
- De: Steve L. Robbins PhD
- Narrado por: David Shih
- Duración: 6 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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This 10th anniversary edition of the beloved classic features 10 new stories written by Dr. Robbins that help listeners gain deeper insight into the role our brains play in shaping our thoughts and actions, and what we can do to be more curious and open-minded in our diverse world. Based on his study of the fields of behavioral science and cognitive neuroscience, Robbins explores unconscious bias in many of its forms, including availability bias, confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Learning more
- De Michael T Snowden en 05-01-20
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Born on a Blue Day
- A Memoir
- De: Daniel Tammet
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 6 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 822
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 410
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 413
One of the world's 50 living autistic savants is the first and only to tell his compelling and inspiring life story and explain how his incredible mind works. Worldwide, there are fewer than 50 living savants, those autistic individuals who can perform miraculous mental calculations or artistic feats. (Think Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man.) None of them has been able to discuss his or her thought processes, much less write a book. Until now.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ordinary Life Through Unordinary Eyes
- De J. C. AZ en 05-09-07
De: Daniel Tammet
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Autism Breakthrough
- The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All over the World
- De: Raun K. Kaufman
- Narrado por: Raun K. Kaufman
- Duración: 8 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 222
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 196
As a boy, Raun Kaufman was diagnosed by multiple experts as severely autistic, with an IQ below 30, and destined to spend his life in an institution. Years later, Raun graduated with a degree in biomedical ethics from Brown University and has become a passionate and articulate autism expert and educator with no trace of his former condition. Thanks to the Son-Rise Program, a revolutionary method created by his parents, Raun experienced a full recovery from autism.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great approach.
- De DNP en 12-01-16
De: Raun K. Kaufman
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Babel No More
- The Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Language Learners
- De: Michael Erard
- Narrado por: Robert Blumenfeld
- Duración: 9 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 47
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 45
We all learn at least one language as children. But what does it take to learn six languages...or seventy? In Babel No More, Michael Erard, "a monolingual with benefits," sets out on a quest to meet language superlearners and make sense of their mental powers. On the way he uncovers the secrets of historical figures like Italian cardinal Giuseppe Mezzofanti, who was said to speak seventy-two languages; Emil Krebs, a pugnacious German diplomat, who spoke sixty-eight languages; and Lomb Kat, a Hungarian who taught herself Russian by reading Russian romance novels.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Heavy on anecdote, light on science
- De S. Yates en 07-15-16
De: Michael Erard
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The Plateau Effect
- Getting From Stuck to Success
- De: Bob Sullivan, Hugh Thompson
- Narrado por: Don Hagen
- Duración: 9 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 116
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 100
The Plateau Effect is a powerful law of nature that affects everyone. Learn to identify plateaus and break through any stagnancy in your life - from diet and exercise, to work, to relationships. The Plateau Effect shows how athletes, scientists, therapists, companies, and musicians around the world are learning to break through their plateau - to turn off the forces that cause people to “get used to” things - and turn on human potential and happiness in ways that seemed impossible.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Heath
- De Oliver Nielsen en 07-22-13
De: Bob Sullivan, y otros
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Memory Craft
- Improve Your Memory with the Most Powerful Methods in History
- De: Lynne Kelly
- Narrado por: Nancy Linari
- Duración: 8 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Groundbreaking anthropologist and memory champion Lynne Kelly reveals how we can use ancient and traditional mnemonic methods to enhance and expand our memory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So grateful this is on Audible!
- De happy_reader en 02-19-22
De: Lynne Kelly
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Effortless
- Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
- De: Greg McKeown
- Narrado por: Greg McKeown
- Duración: 6 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,239
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,918
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,906
As high achievers, we’ve been conditioned to believe that the path to success is paved with relentless work. That if we want to overachieve, we have to overexert, overthink, and overdo. That if we aren’t perpetually exhausted, we’re not doing enough. But lately, working hard is more exhausting than ever. And the more depleted we get, the more effort it takes to make progress. Stuck in an endless loop of “Zoom, eat, sleep, repeat”, we’re often working twice as hard to achieve half as much.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Laced with mistakes!
- De LEE en 04-28-21
De: Greg McKeown
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The Art of Making Memories
- How to Create and Remember Happy Moments
- De: Meik Wiking
- Narrado por: Meik Wiking
- Duración: 4 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 101
Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy? The Art of Making Memories examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the "art of letting go" - why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pineapple
- De Mary en 12-25-22
De: Meik Wiking
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How the Body Knows Its Mind
- The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to Influence How You Think and Feel
- De: Sian Beilock
- Narrado por: Coleen Marlo
- Duración: 6 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 47
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 42
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 42
An award-winning scientist offers a groundbreaking new understanding of the mind-body connection and its profound impact on everything from advertising to romance. The human body is not just a passive device carrying out messages sent by the brain but rather an integral part of how we think and make decisions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The New Science Of The Mind Body Connection!
- De Dianne en 04-06-15
De: Sian Beilock
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Unlocking Greatness
- The Unexpected Journey from the Life You Have to the Life You Want
- De: Charlie Harary, Mark Dagostino
- Narrado por: Charlie Harary
- Duración: 7 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 68
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 65
More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great reminder of what's important
- De Amazon Customer en 07-25-21
De: Charlie Harary, y otros
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Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded)
- 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
- De: John Medina
- Narrado por: John Medina
- Duración: 8 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,225
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,065
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,055
In the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule - what scientists know for sure about how our brains work - and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medina’s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Dear Publishers . . .
- De Bekah en 04-06-17
De: John Medina
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The Premonition Code
- The Science of Precognition: How Sensing the Future Can Change Your Life
- De: Theresa Cheung, Julia Mossbridge
- Narrado por: Sherry Baines
- Duración: 7 h
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 62
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Best-selling author Theresa Cheung joins forces with cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, PhD, Director of the Innovation Lab at The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), to reveal revolutionary new research showing that sensing the future is possible. They also provide practical tools and techniques you can use to develop your own powers of precognition.
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3 out of 5 stars
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not what I thought.
- De Customer 101 en 04-25-19
De: Theresa Cheung, y otros
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The Ghost in My Brain
- How a Concussion Stole My Life and How the New Science of Brain Plasticity Helped Me Get It Back
- De: Clark Elliott Ph.D.
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 9 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 519
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 458
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 462
In 1999, Clark Elliott suffered a concussion when his car was rear-ended. Overnight his life changed from that of a rising professor with a research career in artificial intelligence to a humbled man struggling to get through a single day. At times he couldn't walk across a room, or even name his five children. Doctors told him he would never fully recover. After eight years, the cognitive demands of his job, and of being a single parent, finally became more than he could manage.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mostly Tedious With Moments of Insight
- De Brent en 01-17-16
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The Talent Code
- Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.
- De: Daniel Coyle
- Narrado por: John Farrell
- Duración: 6 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,722
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,434
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,425
Drawing on cutting-edge neurology and firsthand research gathered on journeys to nine of the world’s talent hotbeds - from the baseball fields of the Caribbean to a classical-music academy in upstate New York - Coyle identifies the three key elements that will allow you to develop your gifts and optimize your performance in sports, art, music, math, or just about anything.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Okay read. Won’t read a second time
- De Chad J Guidry en 08-18-20
De: Daniel Coyle
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Before You Know It
- The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do
- De: John Bargh PhD
- Narrado por: George Newbern
- Duración: 11 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 148
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 130
For more than three decades, Dr. John Bargh has been responsible for the revolutionary research into the unconscious mind, research that informed best sellers like Blink and Thinking Fast and Slow. Now, in what Dr. John Gottman said "will be the most important and exciting book in psychology that has been written in the past 20 years", Dr. Bargh takes us on an entertaining and enlightening tour of the forces that affect everyday behavior while transforming our understanding of ourselves in profound ways.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Political jab
- De Brad en 10-20-17
De: John Bargh PhD
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The Importance of Being Little
- What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups
- De: Erika Christakis
- Narrado por: Teri Schnaubelt
- Duración: 12 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 188
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 159
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 152
A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young children learn best by taking the child's eye view of the learning environment.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Points out many problems; offers no real solution
- De K. Lynn en 08-06-18
De: Erika Christakis