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When : the scientific secrets of perfect timing
Title:
When : the scientific secrets of perfect timing
Author:
Pink, Daniel H., author.
ISBN:
9780735210622
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York :

Riverhead Books,

2018.
Physical Description:
258 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm
Contents:
Introduction: Captain Turner's decision -- Part one: The day. The hidden pattern of everyday life ; Afternoons and coffee spoons: The power of breaks, the promise of lunch, and the case for a modern siesta -- Part two: Beginnings, endings, and in between. Beginnings: Starting right, starting again, and starting together ; Midpoints: What Hanukkah candles and midlife malaise can teach us about motivation ; Endings: Marathons, chocolates, and the power of poignancy -- Part three: Synching and thinking. Synching fast and slow: The secrets of group thinking ; Thinking in tenses: A few final words.
Abstract:
Illuminates the scientific factors that shape the hidden patterns of a day and challenge scheduled activities, drawing on research in the disciplines of psychology, biology, and economics to share practical advice and anecdotes for promoting a richer, more engaged life.
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