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  • The Elusive Quest for Growth

    Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics

    EXPLORING THE DETRIMENTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH: Why have economists’ attempts to help poorer countries failed?“It is impossible to convey the depth and range of The Elusive Quest for Growth.” —The Wall Street JournalSince the end of World War II, economists have tried to figure out how poor countries in the tropics could attain standards of living approaching those of countries in Europe and North ... En savoir plus

    $39.99 CAD

  • Africa's Turn?

    par Edward Miguel ...
    Collections series Boston Review Books
    Signs of hope in sub-Saharan Africa: modest but steady economic growth and the spread of democracy.By the end of the twentieth century, sub-Saharan Africa had experienced twenty-five years of economic and political disaster. While “economic miracles” in China and India raised hundreds of millions from extreme poverty, Africa seemed to have been overtaken by violent conflict and mass destitution, ... En savoir plus

    $18.39 CAD

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  • The White Man's Burden

    Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good

    **From one of the world’s best-known development economists—an excoriating attack on the tragic hubris of the West’s efforts to improve the lot of the so-called developing world."Brilliant at diagnosing the failings of Western intervention in the Third World." —BusinessWeek**In his previous book, The Elusive Quest for Growth, William Easterly criticized the utter ineffectiveness of Western ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD

  • Neurogastronomy

    How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters

    "A personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception . . . [a] panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior."—Avery Gilbert, author of What the Nose KnowsLeading neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd embarks on a paradigm-shifting trip through the "human brain flavor system," laying the foundations for a new scientific field: neurogastronomy. Challenging the ... En savoir plus

    $17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Seven Deadly Sins

    The Biology of Being Human

    **A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSeven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.**Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $21.99 CAD Maintenant $17.99 CAD

  • The 5 AM Miracle

    par Jeff Sanders ...
    Discover the ultimate guide to supercharging your productivity. The 5 AM Miracle is designed for high-achievers, providing a structured system that will clarify your grandest goals and produce amazing results.The 5 AM Miracle offers you a plan to focus on what matters most and get more done, all while rising early to dominate your day before breakfast.With its 7-step blueprint system, this easy-to ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD

  • Sentience

    The Invention of Consciousness

    What is consciousness? What is it for, and why did it evolve? One of the world’s leading theoretical psychologists seeks answers—and proposes a fascinating new theory.We feel, therefore we are. Conscious sensations ground our sense of self. They are crucial to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings: present, existent, and mattering. But is it only humans who feel this way? Do other animals? Will ... En savoir plus

    $29.99 CAD

  • Flawed

    Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management

    par Chasson ...
    Is a perfectionist good or bad for your team?Step into a world where perfectionism isn't a virtue but can be a disruption to management in Greg Chasson's compelling book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a powerful addition to the realm of leadership books.As a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson unravels the complexities of ... En savoir plus

    $8.99 CAD

  • Viewfinder

    A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen

    From the renowned director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked comes a powerful, inspiring memoir of belonging, creativity, and learning to see who you really are.“[Jon M. Chu] is a visionary. . . . He makes you believe you can do the impossible. He coaxes what he needs out of us to help him tell stories, to push boundaries, and then he elevates our voices, bringing joy to the millions who love his ... En savoir plus

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  • For the Love of Life

    par Erich Fromm ...
    This poignant philosophy about the human capacity for love in the face of tragedy from the New York Times–bestselling author is as relevant today as it was when it was first broadcast.Transcribed from a series of recorded conversations streamed over German public radio in 1970, the profound ideas and thoughts collected in this volume represent a lifetime of the renowned psychoanalyst and social ... En savoir plus

    $15.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Darwinian Trap

    The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future)

    par Kristian Rönn ...
    A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change“Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how incentivizing the wrong values and actions has led to some of our most intractable problems.”—Eric Ries, New York Times ... En savoir plus

    $18.99 CAD

  • The Perfect Stranger

    par Brian Pinkerton ...
    Meet your new coworker. She’s brilliant. She’s beautiful. She’s unreal.Everyone loves Alison, the new remote employee at a major energy company. She’s a rising star in the virtual workspace, displaying incredible intelligence and efficiency with digital technology. But Linda, her manager, has growing suspicions that Alison is not the person she claims to be. As Linda probes Alison’s background, ... En savoir plus

    $6.50 CAD