Richard Wiseman Libri

Dieci anni fa il dottor Wiseman, attraverso un reclutamento capillare, ha raccolto oltre un migliaio di persone (comprendenti i "nati con la camicia" e i loro colleghi sfortunati) in quello che è passato alla storia come uno degli esperimenti scientifici più particolari della storia recente. Wiseman ha studiato le differenze di comportamento e di reazione agli stimoli da parte dei due gruppi. Secondo l'autore i quattro comportamenti psicologici che permettono ai fortunati di esserlo sempre di più si possono imparare, ed è proprio quello che è successo ai tanti "Paperino" del gruppo di riferimento, trasformatisi a poco a poco in fortunatissimi "Gastone".

Ogni giorno, chiudiamo gli occhi e ci immergiamo in un mondo fantastico, dimenticando ciò che ci circonda. In questo regno, possiamo volare o affrontare situazioni surreali, ma alla fine riapriamo gli occhi e torniamo alla realtà, ignorando l'importanza di quel viaggio. Nonostante il sonno rappresenti una parte fondamentale della nostra esistenza, spesso viene sottovalutato, considerato tempo perso rispetto ad attività più "importanti". Questa percezione errata ha reso la mancanza di sonno una delle emergenze più trascurate del nostro tempo. Dormire male influisce negativamente sulla salute, sulla felicità e sulla longevità, mentre un buon riposo rigenera, migliora la memoria e favorisce una vita più lunga. L'autore presenta scoperte scientifiche recenti e un metodo innovativo per migliorare la qualità del sonno, trasformando così la vita da svegli. Tra gli argomenti trattati: come sconfiggere l’insonnia, riconoscere e contrastare il deficit di sonno, diventare esperti nel "power nap", aiutare i bambini a superare gli incubi e decodificare i sogni. Grazie a ricerche all’avanguardia, l'autore esplora la scienza del sonno e offre strumenti per ottimizzare le nostre ore di riposo.

'The legacy of Apollo is that you can do anything you set your mind to' Christopher C Kraft Jr, Director of Flight Operations, Apollo.

You are remarkable: You experience a vast range of thoughts and emotions, including falling in love, remembering last Tuesday, contemplating the meaning of life, and calculating complex equations. And you can carry out an almost infinite range of behaviours, such as sauntering down the street, juggling tennis balls, singing in falsetto or riding a unicycle. Psychology is the study of these things: of how we think, feel and behave, of what makes us special as individuals, and of what we have in common with our fellow human beings. Psychologist, bestselling author and YouTube star Richard Wiseman argues that psychology matters in five key ways: it boosts critical thinking, reveals the hidden workings of the mind, debunks popular and harmful myths about human behaviour, provides vital material to inform debates in politics, education, medicine and other fields, and can be used to improve ourselves and our societies. If you’ve ever wondered why we often fail to see what’s right before our eyes, how to spot a liar, about the secret to happiness, or how to create a more altruistic society, then this book is for you.

"Night School" explores the mysteries of sleep and dreams, revealing how to harness the power of your sleeping hours to enhance your waking life. Through research and experiments, it offers insights on learning during sleep, the benefits of short naps, and tips for improving sleep quality and understanding dreams.

People are emotionally drawn to the supernatural. They actively want weird, spooky things to be true ...Wiseman shows us a higher joy as he deftly skewers the paranormal charlatans, blows away the psychic fog and lets in the clear light of reason. (Richard Dawkins, Professor). Richard Wiseman is clear about one thing: paranormal phenomena don't exist. But in the same way that the science of space travel transforms our everyday lives, so research into telepathy, fortune-telling and out-of-body experiences produces remarkable insights into our brains, behaviour and beliefs. Paranormality embarks on a wild ghost chase into this new science of the supernatural and is packed with activities that allow you to experience the impossible. So throw away your crystals, ditch your lucky charms and cancel your subscription to Reincarnation Weekly. It is time to discover the real secrets of the paranormal. Learn how to control your dreams - and leave your body behind. Convince complete strangers that you know all about them. Unleash the power of your unconscious mind.

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. Ripping up the rule book, psychologist Richard Wiseman presents a radical new insight into your body and brain: actions are the quickest, easiest and most powerful way to instantly change how you think and feel. Drawing on a dazzling array of scientific evidence, Professor Wiseman shows how this simple idea can be used to increase motivation, overcome depression, lose weight, stop smoking and even slow ageing. So don’t just think about changing your life. Do it. * Smile and become happier * Clench your fist and increase your willpower * Put a spring in your step and feel instantly younger

This is magic for your mental health! Imagine you could conjure some confidence or make your worries disappear with the help of some incredible magic tricks. Psychologist and member of the prestigious Magic Circle Professor Richard Wiseman will show you how.

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 dark can transform your waking life.Based on exciting new peer-reviewed research, mass-participation experiments and the world's largest archive of dream reports, Night School will teach you how to:Learn information and solve problems while you sleep * Find out why nightmares can be good for you, and what your dreams really mean * Unlock the creative power of the six-minute nap * Banish jet-lag, night terrors and snoring * Discover the secrets of the 'super sleepers' - and get the best night's sleep of your lifeStudies show that even a small lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on our health, lifespan and happiness. Professor Richard Wiseman's authoritative, entertaining new book introduces the powerful new science of sleep - and gives us back the missing third of our days. Welcome to Night School.