Think Differently: Open your mind. Philosophy for modern life

Think Differently: Open your mind. Philosophy for modern life
Author: Adam Ferner
Publisher: Aurum
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1781317771

Philosophy is about our lives and how we live them. Using a unique, visual approach to explore philosophical concepts, Adam Ferner shows how philosophy is one of our best tools for responding to the challenges of the modern world. From philosophical ‘people skills’ to ethical and moral questions about our lifestyle choices, philosophy teaches us to ask the right questions, even if it doesn't necessarily hold all the answers. With 20 dip-in sessions from history's great philosophers alongside today's most pioneering thinkers, this book will guide you to think deeply and differently. At Build and Become we believe in building knowledge that helps you navigate your world. Our books help you make sense of the changing world around you by taking you from concept to real-life application through 20 accessible lessons designed to make you think. Create your library of knowledge. For further information on Build&Become, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

Being Creative: Be inspired. Unlock your originality

Being Creative: Be inspired. Unlock your originality
Author: Michael Atavar
Publisher: Aurum Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1781317186

Creativity begins with you. Through a series of 20 practical and effective exercises, all using a unique visual approach, Michael Atavar challenges you to open your mind, shift your perspective and ignite your creativity. Whatever your passion, craft or aims, this book will expertly guide you from bright idea, through the tricky stages of development, to making your concepts a reality. We often treat creativity as if it was something separate from us – in fact it is, as this book demonstrates, incredibly simple: creativity is nothing other than the very core of 'you'.

Get Technology: Be in the know. Upgrade your future

Get Technology: Be in the know. Upgrade your future
Author: Gerald Lynch
Publisher: Aurum Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1781317488

Know technology today, to equip yourself for tomorrow. Using a unique, visual approach, Gerald Lynch explains the most important tech developments of the modern world – examining their impact on society and how, ultimately, we can use technology to achieve our full potential. From the driverless transport systems hitting our roads to the nanobots and artificial intelligence pushing human capabilities to their limits, in 20 dip-in lessons this book introduces the most exciting and important technological concepts of our age, helping you to better understand the world around you today, tomorrow and in the decades to come.

Read People: Understand behaviour. Expertly communicate

Read People: Understand behaviour. Expertly communicate
Author: Rita Carter
Publisher: Aurum Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1781317313

Can you spot a lie? Using a unique, visual approach to explore the science of behaviour, Read People shows how understanding why people act in certain ways will make you more adept at communication, more persuasive and a better judge of the motivations of others. The increasing speed of communication in the modern world makes it more important than ever to understand the subtle behaviours behind everyday interactions. In 20 dip-in lessons, Rita Carter translates the signs that reveal a person's true feelings and intentions and exposes how these signals drive relationships, crowds and even society's behaviour. Learn the influencing tools used by leaders and recognise the fundamental patterns of behaviour that shape how we act and how we communicate.

Understanding Numbers: Simplify life s mathematics. Decode the world around you.

Understanding Numbers: Simplify life s mathematics. Decode the world around you.
Author: Marianne Freiberger
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1781318158

"Simple, clear explanations of twenty ways in which mathematics helps us to understand practical issues of everyday life. Suitable for teenagers and adults, and beautifully produced. Highly recommended!" - Professor Ian Stewart, bestselling author of The Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities Mathematics is an indispensable tool for life. From the systems that underpin our newsfeeds, through to the data analysis that informs our health and financial decisions, to the algorithms that power how we search online – mathematics is at the heart of how our modern world functions. In 20 dip-in lessons, Understanding Numbers explains how and why mathematics fuels your world and arms you with the knowledge to make wiser choices in all areas of your life. • Make sense of health statistics • Understand the mathematics behind political voting systems • Get to grips with how online search tools work • Discover how mathematics can create the perfect city

Good Money: Understand your choices. Boost your financial wellbeing.

Good Money: Understand your choices. Boost your financial wellbeing.
Author: Nathalie Spencer
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2018-10-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1781317577

Using a unique, visual approach, Nathalie Spencer uncovers the science behind how we think about, use and manage money to guide you to a wiser and more enjoyable relationship with your finances. From examining how cashless transactions affect our spending and decoding the principles of why a bargain draws you in, through to exposing what it really means to be an effective forecaster, Good Money reveals how you can be motivated to be better with money and provides you with essential tools to boost your financial well-being. At BUILD+BECOME we believe in building knowledge that helps you navigate your world. Our books help you make sense of the changing world around you by taking you from concept to real-life application through 20 accessible lessons designed to make you think. Create your library of knowledge. Find out about other BUILD+BECOME titles at the BUILD+BECOME Amazon store, and follow us at buildbecome.com @buildbecome

Conscious Leadership. Reveal your potential. Inspire excellence.

Conscious Leadership. Reveal your potential. Inspire excellence.
Author: Neil Seligman
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1781319324

Conscious Leadership introduces you to the importance of establishing a centred, compassionate and resourceful outlook, to allow you to take on your future with confidence and ambition. Drawing on mindfulness techniques and ten years of experience working with individual clients and top tier businesses, Neil Seligman provides practical tools to help increase your emotional self-awareness and build stress-resilience, to improve your clarity on who you are, where you are headed, how you are going to get there and most importantly, why. Learn the power of making a conscious commitment to aligning yourself to your goals, and be ready to lead yourself and others with purpose.

How to Disagree: Embrace difference. Improve your actions

How to Disagree: Embrace difference. Improve your actions
Author: Dr. Adam Ferner
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1781319340

Whether it’s in the local, national or international arena, there are huge divisions both within and between political parties, and views and values fluctuate wildly across society. Nobody seems able to agree. Nobody even seems able to agree to disagree. So, what can we do? In this book, we’ll look at how we can discuss divisive topics more effectively. We’ll examine the different modes and methods of discourse and analysis and, through examining some of the common obstacles to productive conversations, we discuss actionable ways to encourage positive, helpful debate.

Enjoy Time: Stop rushing. Get more done.

Enjoy Time: Stop rushing. Get more done.
Author: Catherine Blyth
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2018-10-11
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 178131800X

We are living longer than ever and, thanks to technology, we are able to accomplish so much more. So why do we feel time poor? In 20 eye-opening lessons, Catherine Blyth combines cutting-edge science and psychology to show why time runs away from you, then provides the tools to get it back. Learn why the clock speeds up just when you wish it would go slow, how your tempo can be manipulated and why we all misuse and miscalculate time. But you can beat the time thieves. Reset your body clock, refurbish your routine, harness momentum and slow down. Not only will time be more enjoyable, but you really will get more done.

Read People: Understand behaviour. Expertly communicate

Read People: Understand behaviour. Expertly communicate
Author: Rita Carter
Publisher: Aurum
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 178131778X

Can you spot a lie? Using a unique, visual approach to explore the science of behaviour, Read People shows how understanding why people act in certain ways will make you more adept at communication, more persuasive and a better judge of the motivations of others. The increasing speed of communication in the modern world makes it more important than ever to understand the subtle behaviours behind everyday interactions. In 20 dip-in lessons, Rita Carter translates the signs that reveal a person's true feelings and intentions and exposes how these signals drive relationships, crowds and even society's behaviour. Learn the influencing tools used by leaders and recognise the fundamental patterns of behaviour that shape how we act and how we communicate. At Build and Become we believe in building knowledge that helps you navigate your world. Our books help you make sense of the changing world around you by taking you from concept to real-life application through 20 accessible lessons designed to make you think. Create your library of knowledge. For further information on Build&Become, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook