For fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow and The Power of Habit, a groundbreaking new study of how disrupting our well-worn routines, both good and bad, can rejuvenate our days and reset our brains to allow us to live happier and more fulfilling lives.

Have you ever noticed that what is thrilling on Monday tends to become boring on Friday? Even exciting relationships, stimulating jobs, and breathtaking works of art lose their sparkle after a while. People stop noticing what is most wonderful in th...

Qualitative Research Writing: Credible and Trustworthy Writing from Beginning to End takes you through the writing process step by step, starting with how you think about your research, before you even consider writing. The authors offer practical guidance based on two decades working with faculty and doctoral students.

Social scientists have an essential role to play in STEM-based research; this report outlines how this can happen.

Otto Adang is op veel terreinen actief geweest: vanuit de biologie en de etiologie belandde hij in het onderzoek naar geweld en het handhaven van de openbare orde. Hij schreef ruim tweehonderd publicaties op het terrein van politie- en veiligheidsstudies, sociale psychologie en criminologie in relatie tot maatschappelijke veiligheid, gevaarbeheersing, ordehandhaving en toepassing van het politiële geweldsmonopolie. Zijn jarenlange inzet in het politieonderzoek leidde ertoe dat hij zich ook i...

In an increasingly data-centric world, we all need to know how to read and interpret statistics. But where do we begin?This book breaks statistical terms and concepts down in a clear, straightforward way. From understanding what data are telling you to exploring the value of good storytelling with numbers, it equips you with the information and skills you need to become statistically literate.

It also:Dispels misconceptions about the nature of statistics to help you avoid common traps. Helps ...