Richard Wiseman

Rip up this book and unleash your hidden potential.Most self-help books encourage you to think differently; to think yourself thin, imagine a richer self or to visualize the perfect you. This is difficult, time consuming and often doesn''t work.Drawing on a dazzling array of scientific evidence, psychologist Richard Wiseman presents a radical new insight that turns conventional self-help on its head: simple physical actions represent the quickest, easiest and most powerful way to instantly change how you think and feel.So don''t just think about changing your life. Do it. Discover the simple idea that changes everything Lose weight Stop smoking Feel instantly younger

Richard Wiseman is arguably the most interesting experimental psychologist working todayScientific AmericanTry to remember these letters: R A I O L T A L G. Struggling? Lets rearrange them and try again: A L L I G A T O R. Having a great memory is easy when you know how your mind works. Packed with powerful tricks of the memory trade and the science behind them, psychologist and bestselling writer Professor Richard Wiseman helps you to remember names and faces, birthdays and meetings, telephone numbers and shopping lists, exam answers and pub trivia, and where you left your keys (they are on the small table behind your sofa). Impress your friends, sharpen your mind and change your life with this unforgettable little gem of a book.

Para realizar un cambio efectivo y duradero en tu vida, no hace falta invertir mucho tiempo. De hecho, puede hacerse en menos de un minuto. Gracias a sus investigaciones científicas, el psicólogo más innovador de la actualidad te proporciona las pautas para cambiar cualquier aspecto personal con el que no estes satisfecho: desde tu situacion laboral hasta tu relacion sentimental, pasando por tu entorno familiar o por problemas de estres o autoestima. Solo necesitas 59 segundos o menos.

¿Somos conscientes de la verdadera importancia del sueño para nuestra mente y nuestro cuerpo?Recurriendo a la ciencia, Richard Wiseman nos explica todo lo que pasa en nuestro cerebro al descansar y nos proporciona consejos para resolver problemas mientras dormimos y superar pesadillas y trastornos del sueño. En definitiva, para ganar en salud y bienestar.

A psychologist and bestselling author delivers a myth-busting response to the self-help movement, with tips and tricks to improve life that come straight from the scientific community.

Almost a third of your whole life is spent asleep. Night School uncovers the scientific truth about the sleeping brain - and gives powerful tips on how those hours of apparently 'dead' time in the da

The surprising new science of sleep and dreaming.Almost a third of your whole life is spent asleep. Every night you close your eyes, become oblivious to your surroundings and waste hours flying, being chased or watching all your teeth fall out and then you wake up. What on earth is going on?Based on exciting new peer-reviewed research, mass-participation experiments and the worlds largest archive of dream reports, Night School uncovers the truth about the sleeping brain and gives powerful tips on how you can use those hours of apparently dead time to change your waking life. Along the way you will discover how to learn information while you sleep, the creative potential of a six-minute nap, and what your dreams really mean.Studies show that even a small lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on health and happiness. Its time to banish nightmares, make the most of the missing third of your days, and get the best nights sleep of your life.

Rip up this book and unleash your hidden potential.Most self-help books encourage you to think differently; to think yourself thin, imagine a richer self or to visualize the perfect you. This is difficult, time consuming and often doesn''t work.Drawing on a dazzling array of scientific evidence, psychologist Richard Wiseman presents a radical new insight that turns conventional self-help on its head: simple physical actions represent the quickest, easiest and most powerful way to instantly change how you think and feel.So don''t just think about changing your life. Do it.*Discover the simple idea that changes everything*Lose weight* Stop smoking* Feel instantly younger

Un fenómeno de Internet, una nueva ciencia, el último libro de Richard Wiseman o simplemente una forma diferente de ver el mundo... Exactamente, ¿qué es la rarología?Se trata de una nueva y original ciencia cuyas investigaciones pueden parecer extrañas a simple vista, ya sea por sus inusuales metodos (como pasar varias noches en una supuesta casa encantada o disfrazarse de pollo gigante) o por su objeto de estudio (algunos tan extravagantes como el numero de personas necesarias para comenzar una ola en un estadio o la busqueda del chiste mas gracioso del mundo). ¿Como se puede saber si alguien te esta mintiendo? ¿Influye de verdad el dia de tu nacimiento en tu forma de ser? ¿Que desvela de tu personalidad la forma en que caminas? ¿Viviras mas si rezas? En su ultimo libro, el profesor Wiseman se ha propuesto recopilar los ejemplos mas interesantes y divertidos de esta ciencia, incluyendo sus propios descubrimientos sobre el comportamiento humano. Curiosisimas tesis que asombran y divierten al tiempo que abren la psicologia o la sociologia al gran publico ya que sus estudios se basan en los metodos propios de la ciencia y en su seriedad empirica. Es por esto por lo que en las paginas de Rarologia, ademas de diversion y curiosidades, encontraras importantes descubrimientos, que ademas de asombrar hacen que nos comprendamos un poco mejor

Se trata del primer estudio científico acerca de cómo la suerte puede transformar con su poder la vida de todos nosotros. El doctor Wiseman ha realizado experimentos con cientos de personas. Su investigacion le ha llevado a concluir que la gente no nace con suerte, sino que la atrae y aprende a controlarla e incluso a aumentarla.

Richard Wiseman nos acompaña en un viaje a través del fascinante mundo de la psicología, centrándose en aquellas investigaciones que hacen que la disciplina merezca la pena. La psicología nos revela el funcionamiento oculto de la mente, impulsa el pensamiento critico, confronta mitos y prejuicios, mejora las vidas de cada uno y enriquece los debates en politica, filosofia y educacion. Una guia que nos permite saber como realizan su trabajo los psicologos, examina los desafios contemporaneos asociados con el estudio de la mente y alienta a estudiantes e investigadores a reflexionar sobre por que hacen lo que hacen.

Ever wondered why bad musicians always win the Eurovision Song Contest, or how incompetent politicians get elected? You need some Quirkology in your life. While other scientists beaver away on obvious problems, Richard Wiseman has been busy uncovering the secret ingredients of charisma, exploring how our personalities are shaped by when we are born and examining why people usually miss the obvious signs of their partner's infidelity. Using scientific methods to investigate offbeat topics that interest the general public as well as the scientific community, "Quirkology" brings a new understanding to the backwaters of the human mind and takes us to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread. Comparable to "Freakonomics", but British, far more populist, and a lot funnier. The findings include: How does your surname influence your life? What does the way you walk reveal about your personality? Why should women have men write their personal ads? What is the funniest joke in the world?

Why do some people lead happy successful lives whilst others face repeated failure and sadness? Why do some find their perfect partner whilst others stagger from one broken relationship to the next? What enables some people to have successful careers whilst apparently similar others find themselves trapped with jobs they detest? And can unlucky people do anything to improve their luck - and lives? Ten years ago, Dr. Richard Wiseman decided to search for the elusive luck factor by investigating[...]

Victorian philosopher William James had a theory about emotion and behavior: It isnt that our feelings guide our actions (feel happy and you will laugh). On the contrary, it is our actions that guide our emotions (laugh and you will feel happy). This led James to a remarkable conclusion: If you want a quality, act as if you already have it. Roused by Jamess astonishing discovery, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Richard Wiseman confirms Jamess principle and shows how the self-help genre has for too long put the cart before the horse in trying to help us take control of our lives. Bringing to the table a dazzling array of firsthand experiments, surprising histories, and psychological case studies, Wiseman illustrates in brilliant detail how we can apply this principle in our daily lives: Smile to become measurably happierWash your hands to drive away guiltClench your fist to increase your willpowerEat with your non-dominant hand to lose weightNod while speaking to become more persuasiveAct like a newlywed to rekindle your marriageLively, engaging, and truly mind-changing, The As If Principle is that rare gem that offers real, workable solutions for your day-to-day goals while helping you to instantly take control of your emotions. Whether its quitting a bad habit, persevering through a difficult task, or achieving your dream self, The As If Principle can help. Dont just think about changing your life. Do it.

In a recent series of ground-breaking psychological experiments, volunteers were shown a 30-second film of some people playing basketball and told to count the number of passes made with the ball. After just a few seconds, a man dressed as a gorilla slowly walked into frame, beat his chest at the camera, and sauntered off. Unbelievably, almost none of the people watching the film noticed the gorilla. Exactly the same psychological mechanisms that cause people to miss the gorilla also make them miss unexpected but vitally important opportunities in their professional and personal lives. This book outlines the scientific evidence and thinking behind this remarkable new phenomenon, and shows you how you can spot gorillas in your life - and what to do when you see one.

This little book is a distillation of Richard Wisemans research into how to lead a luckier life. Featuring much new material - including original charm designs that will help you to stay lucky - as well as an overview of the four principles that make up The Luck Factor, this is a fun and accessible insight into the scientific principles of good fortune. Small enough to fit in your pocket, its contents are powerful enough to change your life!

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Heres a magicians biggest and best-kept secret: learning magic tricks can help you grow your confidence, feel happier, and boost your brain power!Professor Richard Wiseman, psychology professor and member of the prestigious Magic Circle, reveals the secrets behind some jaw-dropping magic tricks that will bring out the magic in YOU - and teach you some cool skills to impress your friends!Learn to defy gravity, read minds, pluck coins from thin air, make a sausage appear from nowhere AND predict the future, all while boosting your mental wellbeing, resilience and self-belief. Magic Your Mind Happy will show you how to master the awe-inspiring ancient art of performing magic, anytime, anywhere and for anyone.ITS FUN, ITS EASY, ITS MAGIC!