Richard Wiseman is a psychologist and writer, and holds the only chair of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. He's written several best-selling books, including The Luck Factor, Quirkology, 59 Seconds and Paranormality.
Richard Wiseman Books
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What's 59 Seconds about?
59 seconds (2010) lays out some handy tips and insights backed by scientific research. Apply them today, and experience the change you want in your life.
Who should read 59 Seconds?
- People sick of the same old self-help books
- Creative thinkers
- Psychology enthusiasts
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What's Quirkology about?
Quirkology (2007) takes a uniquely scientific look at some common questions that are often dismissed as trivial: What kind of impact does astrology have on our lives? Is the number 13 really unlucky? Can a joke truly be harmful? And more!
Who should read Quirkology?
- Readers who enjoy quirky scientific facts and experiments
- People who like to debunk superstitions and myths
- Anyone interested in popular psychology
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What's Night School about?
Night School (2014) is about an often neglected yet essential ingredient for happiness and success in life: a good night’s sleep. People have been struggling with sleep for centuries, and while we’ve come up with some methods for alleviating insomnia, we’ve also gained a lot of insight into why sleep is so crucial.
Who should read Night School?
- Insomniacs desperate for a good night’s sleep
- Workaholics who think sleep is overrated
- Readers wondering why they have nightmares
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What's Shoot for the Moon about?
Shoot for the Moon (2019) looks at the life lessons we can learn from the extraordinary people that accomplished the seemingly impossible mission of bringing mankind to the moon in 1969. This is practical and actionable advice that anyone can put to use today in order to do focused and purposeful work and achieve extraordinary things.
Who should read Shoot for the Moon?
- Entrepreneurs
- Project managers
- Psychologists
