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Discusses why people make bad judgments and how to make better ones by reducing the influence of "noise"--variables that can cause bias in decision making--and draws on examples in many fields, including medicine, law, economic forecasting, forensic science, strategy, and personnel selection
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"Chronic overachiever Prudence Daniels is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her. Pru giddily makes use of the power, punishing everyone from public vandals to mean gossips, but there is one person on whom her powers consistently backfire:...
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The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school. Every morning, Judy Moody measures Stink and it's always the same: three feet, eight inches tall. Stink feels like even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then, one day, the ruler reads-can it be?-three feet, seven and three quarters inches! Is...
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"At first, the residents of Kauai Beach Resort took little notice of their new neighbors. The glamorous blonde and her tall husband fit the image of the ritzy gated community. The couple seemed to keep to themselves--until the police knocked on their door with a search warrant. Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell had fled to Hawaii in the midst of being investigated for the disappearance of Lori's children back in Idaho--Tylee and JJ--who hadn't been seen...
6) Are you big?
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"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
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"Judgment, being judged and judging others, is at its core a separation from others. That separation, often a reflection of our own insecurities projected onto others, keeps us feeling alienated and alone. The Judgment Detox is a clear, proactive, step-by-step program to rid the reader of [tendencies] to judge and allow them to find their way back to oneness"--
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In this work the author, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology that challenged the rational model of judgment and decision making, has brought together his many years of research and thinking in one book. He explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. He exposes the extraordinary capabilities,...
11) Actual size
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Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.
12) Are you small?
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Are YOU small? A little question sends readers on a BIG adventure to see the smallest of the small. From an average-size kid . . . to a cookie crumb . . . to a water molecule . . . all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matter of perspective. The perfect companion title to Mo Willems’ breakout title, Are You Big?, this early-learning concept book features bold text, expressive art, and real-world science.
13) Tall and short
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Students will learn about the concepts of tall and short using such topics as people, animals, and buildings.
14) Sorting and sets
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Introduces the concept of sorting objects into sets based on similar characteristics, using examples of such characteristics as color, size, and shape.
15) Wide and narrow
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Introduces the concepts of wide and narrow, and describes the differences between the two
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"Puzzle lovers enjoy spotting similarities and differences among groups of objects. This engaging book will seem like a game to riveted readers, as they learn to spot items that belong in certain categories. They'll examine colors, shapes, and other attributes of high-interest objects. At-level text encourages readers to add new vocabulary words to their collection, while colorful photographs further enhance this reading experience"--
19) Which is taller?
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"It's not only detectives who need to hone their powers of observation-it's all of us! Beginning readers will be delighted by this colorful book, which guides them in comparing objects and determining which is taller. Comparing heights of objects is a standard of elementary math classrooms, so conquering this essential skill puts young mathematicians ahead of the game!"--
20) 2012: Doomsday
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On December 21, 2012 four strangers on a journey of faith are drawn to an ancient temple in the heart of Mexico. For the Mayans it is the last recorded day. For NASA scientists it is a cataclysmic polar shift. For the rest of us it is Doomsday.