59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute

An easy-to-use, concise guide to changing your life in under a minute, backed by cutting-edge scientific research.

Bestselling author and psychologist Richard Wiseman had become increasingly frustrated with the self-help industry and its snake-oil treatments. Here, bringing together a remarkably diverse range of scientific data, he has crafted a no-nonsense response to their ineffectual programs. Filled with tips and tricks that come straight from the latest scientific journals and his own original research, Wiseman outlines the new science of rapid change and describes with clarity and infectious enthusiasm how these quirky, sometimes counterintuitive techniques can be effortlessly incorporated into your everyday life.

Author: Richard Wiseman
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 12/28/2010
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.28w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9780307474865
ISBN10: 0307474860
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Applied Psychology
- Self-Help | Personal Growth | General
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth

About the Author
Richard Wiseman is based at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and has gained an international reputation for research into offbeat areas of psychology, including deception, humor, and luck. He is the author of The Luck Factor, Quirkology, and numerous other books. A passionate advocate for science, Wiseman is well-known for his media appearances, high-profile talks, live demonstrations, and mass-participation studies. Wiseman also regularly acts as a creative consultant for print, broadcast, and new media.