The truth detective
£16.99
From uncertainty and risk to ambiguity, emotion and non-verbal behaviour, life can be like a game of poker. So approach it like one, with every day critical thinking. In ‘The Truth Detective’, journalist and competitive poker player Alex O’Brien shows how we can survive and make better life decisions using the rules of the game.
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‘Revealing’ ANGELA SAINI’Thrilling’ PHILIP BALL’Deserves to be widely read’ ALOM SHAHAThis is a book about getting to the truth. At the poker table you need certain skills to win. The more Alex O’Brien played competitively, the more she realised those skills are essential in everyday life too. From reading body language to calculating risk, dealing with uncertainty and separating emotion from facts, her toolkit will help you make better decisions and understand what’s happening around you. Offering insights from the latest psychology, neuroscience, game theory and more, you’ll encounter new ideas and ways of thinking from pioneering researchers and experts in their field. With O’Brien as your guide, you’ll learn to see clearly, think carefully and cut through the noise of a complex world.
| Weight | 0.04 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.8 × 13.8 × 3 cm |
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| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 288 |
| Language | English |
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| Dewey | 158.1 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
