How do we think without thinking, seem to make choices in an instant--in the blink of an eye--that actually aren't as simple as they seem? Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others? Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology,...

"Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian--a royal who feed on mortal pleasure. Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him...

Gavin de Becker is our nation's best-known expert on the prediction and management of violence. In The Gift of Fear, de Becker draws on his extensive expertise to shatter the myth that most violent acts are random and unpredictable, but rather, usually have discernible motives and are preceded by clear warning signs. Through dozens of gripping stories from his own career and life, he unravels the complexities of violent behavior and details

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"Have you ever passed up something good in the hope that something perfect would come along? Or missed an exceptional opportunity because your timing was off? Is it hard for you to distinguish between a risk worth taking and wishful thinking? Over the course of a lifetime, you need to make important personal and business decisions that will determine your levels of success and happiness. Strategic decision-making skills are crucial to finding or expressing...

Dr. Debra Snyder presents her proven techniques for enhancing communication between parents and children, with easy-to-follow exercises designed to help parents develop their intuitive and communicative abilities and create a positive family dynamic.

"High tech, murder, and intuition set the fast pace in a thriller" of a detective in a futuristic world from the New York Times–bestselling author (USA Today). Located in the Namerican Southwest, the Montezuma Strip is the Western hemisphere's largest concentration of industry, commerce, assemblage, cutting-edge technology-and trouble. So it's no surprise to Insp. Angel Cardenas that there's been yet another murder. What is surprising is the...