«This is a self-help book, but with a difference: almost everything in it is underpinned by peer-reviewed and often fascinating research.» — New Scientist
«For all those who are tired of the usual self-help formula—homespun anecdotes, upbeat platitudes, over-the-top promises—Richard Wiseman’s 59 Seconds is just what the PhD ordered.» — The Wall Street Journal«Seemingly perfect for this age of short attention spans and instant gratification.» — The Chronicle Herald«At last, a self-help guide that is based on proper research. Perfect for busy, curious, smart people.» — Simon Singh, author of Fermat’s Enigma
«Wiseman is a brilliant name for a psychologist, and this book proves the professor is not misnamed. . . . [59 Seconds] contains dozens of fascinating and useful nuggets, and they all have science on their side.» — The Independent
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Review«This is a self-help book, but with a difference: almost everything in it is underpinned by peer-reviewed and often fascinating research.» — New Scientist
«For all those who are tired of the usual self-help formula—homespun anecdotes, upbeat platitudes, over-the-top promises—Richard Wiseman’s 59 Seconds is just what the PhD ordered.» — The Wall Street Journal«Seemingly perfect for this age of short attention spans and instant gratification.» — The Chronicle Herald«At last, a self-help guide that is based on proper research. Perfect for busy, curious, smart people.» — Simon Singh, author of Fermat’s Enigma
«Wiseman is a brilliant name for a psychologist, and this book proves the professor is not misnamed. . . . [59 Seconds] contains dozens of fascinating and useful nuggets, and they all have science on their side.» — The Independent
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Review«This is a self-help book, but with a difference: almost everything in it is underpinned by peer-reviewed and often fascinating research.» — New Scientist
«For all those who are tired of the usual self-help formula—homespun anecdotes, upbeat platitudes, over-the-top promises—Richard Wiseman’s 59 Seconds is just what the PhD ordered.» — The Wall Street Journal«Seemingly perfect for this age of short attention spans and instant gratification.» — The Chronicle Herald«At last, a self-help guide that is based on proper research. Perfect for busy, curious, smart people.» — Simon Singh, author of Fermat’s Enigma
«Wiseman is a brilliant name for a psychologist, and this book proves the professor is not misnamed. . . . [59 Seconds] contains dozens of fascinating and useful nuggets, and they all have science on their side.» — The Independent
you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.
