Rakuten Kobo

Shopping Cart

Item(s) unavailable for purchase

Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.

itemsitem

- Unlimited access to eBooks
  
  Unlimited access to audiobooks
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Unlimited access to eBooks
  
  Unlimited access to audiobooks
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  Audiobook
  by ,
  
  Available:
  
  . No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.
  
  Pre-order
  1 audiobook monthly
  
  + FREE 30-day trial
  
  Special Offer
  
  Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice
  
  *No commitment, cancel anytime
  
  FREE

itemsitem

Unlimited access to eBooks

Unlimited access to audiobooks

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Unlimited access to eBooks

Unlimited access to audiobooks

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
Audiobook
by ,

Available:
. No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.

Pre-order
1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Special Offer

Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice

*No commitment, cancel anytime

FREE

Recommended For You

Skip side bar filters

The Elusive Quest for Growth

Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics

by William R. Easterly ...

EXPLORING THE DETRIMENTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH: Why have economists’ attempts to help poorer countries failed?“It is impossible to convey the depth and range of The Elusive Quest for Growth.” —The Wall Street JournalSince the end of World War II, economists have tried to figure out how poor countries in the tropics could attain standards of living approaching those of countries in Europe and North ... Read more

$26.99 USD

EXPLORING THE DETRIMENTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH: Why have economists’ attempts to help poorer countries failed?“It is impossible to convey the depth and range of The Elusive Quest for Growth.” —The Wall Street JournalSince the end of World War II, economists have tried to figure out how poor countries in the tropics could attain standards of living approaching those of countries in Europe and North
... Read more
Africa's Turn?

by Edward Miguel ...

Series series Boston Review Books
Signs of hope in sub-Saharan Africa: modest but steady economic growth and the spread of democracy.By the end of the twentieth century, sub-Saharan Africa had experienced twenty-five years of economic and political disaster. While “economic miracles” in China and India raised hundreds of millions from extreme poverty, Africa seemed to have been overtaken by violent conflict and mass destitution, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Signs of hope in sub-Saharan Africa: modest but steady economic growth and the spread of democracy.By the end of the twentieth century, sub-Saharan Africa had experienced twenty-five years of economic and political disaster. While “economic miracles” in China and India raised hundreds of millions from extreme poverty, Africa seemed to have been overtaken by violent conflict and mass destitution,
... Read more

The White Man's Burden

Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good

by William Easterly ...

**From one of the world’s best-known development economists—an excoriating attack on the tragic hubris of the West’s efforts to improve the lot of the so-called developing world."Brilliant at diagnosing the failings of Western intervention in the Third World." —BusinessWeek**In his previous book, The Elusive Quest for Growth, William Easterly criticized the utter ineffectiveness of Western ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

**From one of the world’s best-known development economists—an excoriating attack on the tragic hubris of the West’s efforts to improve the lot of the so-called developing world."Brilliant at diagnosing the failings of Western intervention in the Third World." —BusinessWeek**In his previous book, The Elusive Quest for Growth, William Easterly criticized the utter ineffectiveness of Western
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Neurogastronomy

How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters

by Gordon M. Shepherd ...

"A personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception . . . [a] panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior."—Avery Gilbert, author of What the Nose KnowsLeading neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd embarks on a paradigm-shifting trip through the "human brain flavor system," laying the foundations for a new scientific field: neurogastronomy. Challenging the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception . . . [a] panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior."—Avery Gilbert, author of What the Nose KnowsLeading neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd embarks on a paradigm-shifting trip through the "human brain flavor system," laying the foundations for a new scientific field: neurogastronomy. Challenging the
... Read more
Seven Deadly Sins

The Biology of Being Human

by Dr. Guy Leschziner ...

**A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSeven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.**Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

**A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSeven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.**Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Sentience

The Invention of Consciousness

by Nicholas Humphrey ...

What is consciousness? What is it for, and why did it evolve? One of the world’s leading theoretical psychologists seeks answers—and proposes a fascinating new theory.We feel, therefore we are. Conscious sensations ground our sense of self. They are crucial to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings: present, existent, and mattering. But is it only humans who feel this way? Do other animals? Will ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

What is consciousness? What is it for, and why did it evolve? One of the world’s leading theoretical psychologists seeks answers—and proposes a fascinating new theory.We feel, therefore we are. Conscious sensations ground our sense of self. They are crucial to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings: present, existent, and mattering. But is it only humans who feel this way? Do other animals? Will
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Flawed

Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management

by Chasson ...

Is a perfectionist good or bad for your team?Step into a world where perfectionism isn't a virtue but can be a disruption to management in Greg Chasson's compelling book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a powerful addition to the realm of leadership books.As a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson unravels the complexities of ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Is a perfectionist good or bad for your team?Step into a world where perfectionism isn't a virtue but can be a disruption to management in Greg Chasson's compelling book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a powerful addition to the realm of leadership books.As a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson unravels the complexities of
... Read more
Viewfinder

A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen

by Jon M. Chu, Jeremy McCarter ...

From the renowned director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked comes a powerful, inspiring memoir of belonging, creativity, and learning to see who you really are.“[Jon M. Chu] is a visionary. . . . He makes you believe you can do the impossible. He coaxes what he needs out of us to help him tell stories, to push boundaries, and then he elevates our voices, bringing joy to the millions who love his ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

From the renowned director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked comes a powerful, inspiring memoir of belonging, creativity, and learning to see who you really are.“[Jon M. Chu] is a visionary. . . . He makes you believe you can do the impossible. He coaxes what he needs out of us to help him tell stories, to push boundaries, and then he elevates our voices, bringing joy to the millions who love his
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
For the Love of Life

by Erich Fromm ...

This poignant philosophy about the human capacity for love in the face of tragedy from the New York Times–bestselling author is as relevant today as it was when it was first broadcast.Transcribed from a series of recorded conversations streamed over German public radio in 1970, the profound ideas and thoughts collected in this volume represent a lifetime of the renowned psychoanalyst and social ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: Audiobook

This poignant philosophy about the human capacity for love in the face of tragedy from the New York Times–bestselling author is as relevant today as it was when it was first broadcast.Transcribed from a series of recorded conversations streamed over German public radio in 1970, the profound ideas and thoughts collected in this volume represent a lifetime of the renowned psychoanalyst and social
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
The Darwinian Trap

The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future)

by Kristian Rönn ...

A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change“Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how incentivizing the wrong values and actions has led to some of our most intractable problems.”—Eric Ries, New York Times ... Read more

Was $8.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change“Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how incentivizing the wrong values and actions has led to some of our most intractable problems.”—Eric Ries, New York Times
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Mastering Flow: Perform Better, Experience More Joy, and Live a Happier Life

by Nils Salzgeber ...

"When you get in that zone, it's just this supreme confidence; you know it's going in. It's not a matter of if… it's just that it's going in… and you just have supreme confidence..." Kobe Bryant, basketball legend.From top athletes and successful coaches to world-class creatives, famous artists, and major companies like Toyota, Patagonia, and Ericsson—they are all singing the praises of flow.Flow ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"When you get in that zone, it's just this supreme confidence; you know it's going in. It's not a matter of if… it's just that it's going in… and you just have supreme confidence..." Kobe Bryant, basketball legend.From top athletes and successful coaches to world-class creatives, famous artists, and major companies like Toyota, Patagonia, and Ericsson—they are all singing the praises of flow.Flow
... Read more
The Perfect Stranger

by Brian Pinkerton ...

Meet your new coworker. She’s brilliant. She’s beautiful. She’s unreal.Everyone loves Alison, the new remote employee at a major energy company. She’s a rising star in the virtual workspace, displaying incredible intelligence and efficiency with digital technology. But Linda, her manager, has growing suspicions that Alison is not the person she claims to be. As Linda probes Alison’s background, ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Meet your new coworker. She’s brilliant. She’s beautiful. She’s unreal.Everyone loves Alison, the new remote employee at a major energy company. She’s a rising star in the virtual workspace, displaying incredible intelligence and efficiency with digital technology. But Linda, her manager, has growing suspicions that Alison is not the person she claims to be. As Linda probes Alison’s background,
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in United States

Boston Review Books

The Elusive Quest for Growth

Africa's Turn?

People who read these also enjoyed

The White Man's Burden

Neurogastronomy

Seven Deadly Sins

Sentience

Flawed

Viewfinder

For the Love of Life

The Darwinian Trap

Mastering Flow: Perform Better, Experience More Joy, and Live a Happier Life

The Perfect Stranger

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in United States

Boston Review Books

Show:

People who read these also enjoyed