Im Right And Youre An Idiot 2nd Edition

Author : James Hoggan
Publisher : New Society Publisher
ISBN 13 : 177142303X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm Right and You're an Idiot written by James Hoggan and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Explor[es] the underlying history and psychology of public discourse . . . should be required reading for politicians and public advocates.” —Real Change The most pressing problem we face today is not climate change. It is pollution in the public square, where a toxic smog of adversarial rhetoric, propaganda, and polarization stifles discussion and debate, creating resistance to change and thwarting our ability to solve our collective problems. In this second edition of I’m Right and You’re an Idiot, James Hoggan grapples with this critical issue, through interviews with outstanding thinkers and drawing on wisdom from highly regarded public figures. Featuring a new, radically revised prologue, afterword, and a new chapter addressing the changes in the public discourse since the 2016 US election, his comprehensive analysis explores: · How political will is manipulated · How tribalism shuts down open-minded thinking, undermines trust, and helps misinformation thrive · Why facts alone fail and how language is manipulated and dissent silenced · The importance of dialogue, empathy, and pluralistic narrative reframing arguments to create compelling narratives and spur action. Our species’ greatest survival strategy has always been foresight and the ability to leverage intelligence to overcome adversity. For too long now this capacity has been threatened by the sorry state of public discourse. Focusing on proven techniques to foster more powerful and effective communication, I’m Right and You’re an Idiot will appeal to readers looking for deep insights and practical advice in these troubling times. “This is a must-read for anyone tired of the bullying, the propagandizing, the screaming, and the bullsh*t.” —Dr. Samantha Nutt, author of Damned Nations: Greed, Guns, Armies and Aid

Author : James Hoggan
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780865719149
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'M Right and You're an Idiot written by James Hoggan and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully updated 2nd edition grapples with the desperate state of current public discourse. Through interviews and wisdom from outstanding thinkers, it shows that deliberately polluted conversations can discourage people from taking action on critical issues, and demonstrates how we can become more powerful communicators.

Author : Richard Scott
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1463490275
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm An Idiot, You're An Idiot written by Richard Scott and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-05-09 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Cows from Outer Space.” “Why I Ate My Husband.” “Jesus Returns, and the Christians Think He’s Nuts.” These and other pieces of unintentional genius from the demented mind of Richard Scott complete this collection of hilarious short stories and idiotic comedy bits. Scott’s comedy ranges from the highbrow “Toilet Humour” to the historical docu-drama, “I Heard the President Fart.” From the absurd “Toast Hunters of the Amazon,” to the surreal “My Father the Android,” to the farcical “Dances Like Jew,” to the ridiculous “The Adventures of Superman’s Pants,” I’m an Idiot, You’re an Idiot is guaranteed to make readers laugh like the idiots we all are. Read what the critics say! “It’s not the worst thing I’ve read.”—Rachel Scott, mother “Needs more pictures to color.”—George W. Bush “LOL!! :-))))) WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?”—random Internet blogger “Did he spell his name right?”—Arthur Scott, father “Hey, buddy, I don’t take personal checks.”—Mistress Dominix

Author : Al Franken
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0440508649
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations written by Al Franken and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move over P.J. O'Rourke! From Al Franken, America's premier liberal satirist, comes a hilarious homage to the wonderful, awful, and always absurd American political process that skewers a whole new crop of presidential hopefuls--just in time for the 1996 presidential election. "(Franken is) responsible in part for some of the most brilliant political satire of our time".--John Podhoretz, New York Post.

Author : Charles Pierce
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0767926153
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Idiot America written by Charles Pierce and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER The three Great Premises of Idiot America: · Any theory is valid if it sells books, soaks up ratings, or otherwise moves units · Anything can be true if someone says it loudly enough · Fact is that which enough people believe. Truth is determined by how fervently they believe it With his trademark wit and insight, veteran journalist Charles Pierce delivers a gut-wrenching, side-splitting lament about the glorification of ignorance in the United States. Pierce asks how a country founded on intellectual curiosity has somehow deteriorated into a nation of simpletons more apt to vote for an American Idol contestant than a presidential candidate. But his thunderous denunciation is also a secret call to action, as he hopes that somehow, being intelligent will stop being a stigma, and that pinheads will once again be pitied, not celebrated. Erudite and razor-sharp, Idiot America is at once an invigorating history lesson, a cutting cultural critique, and a bullish appeal to our smarter selves.

Author : Sarah White
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144069611X
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Marketing, 2nd edition written by Sarah White and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-11-04 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From online marketing to old-fashioned word-of-mouth, readers will find a comprehensive update on key marketing basics, as well as such topics as: • Guerilla marketing. • Marketing to Boomers and Latinos. • Online marketing. • Targeted, but affordable direct mail. • Sample marketing plans for several types of small businesses (as well as a couple of larger projects). • Practical, do-it-yourself distribution strategies. • Analysis of business segments and trends, and much more.

Author : Steven Hawson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440650551
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Intermediate Spanish, 2nd Edition written by Steven Hawson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition offers expanded coverage of grammar and vocabulary, as well as idiomatic usage, irregular verbs, and conversational elements that will help readers improve their language skills in a variety of situations. In addition, a new workbook section specially designed to help readers practice and retain information has been included. • Includes a comprehensive review of beginning Spanish, plus simple strategies for memorizing cases, endings, and vocabulary • Features an easy-to-understand guide to Spanish idioms • Covers business and medical Spanish • Techniques for mastering vocabulary and grammar • New exercises and answers throughout

Author : Tom Monteleone
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101198117
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition written by Tom Monteleone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely updated guide for first-time novelists Completely revised to include new interviews with best-selling authors; more detailed information on writing genre fiction from paranormal romance to cozy mysteries; and everything a writer needs to know about self-publishing and ebooks to get started. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Writing a Novel, Second Edition, is an indispensable reference on how to write and publish a first novel. • Expert author with over thirty published novels • Includes interviews with new best-selling novelists • Features new material on writing genre fiction and self-publishing

Author : Eve Adamson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1615643915
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meditation, 2nd Edition written by Eve Adamson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12-03 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot, of course. Sometimes you just want to relax, clear your head, rest your aching muscles, and rejuvenate your weary soul. You've heard meditation is a great stress reliever, but sometimes it seems so complicated it makes you downright uptight. Relax! Meditation is easy to learn-especially if you rely on The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Meditation, second edition, as you follow the path to inner peace. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: - Zen techniques, including guided imagery and mindfulness, to help you meditate effectively. - Tips for learning how to use meditation in daily life, including stressful situations, exercise, and fatigue. - An easy-to-understand explanation of the connections between meditation, sleep, and dreams. - Expert advice on how and when to meditate and detailed drawings and diagrams for breathing, positions, and more. - Techniques for meditating to music or modern chants.

Author : Elif Batuman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 014311106X
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Idiot written by Elif Batuman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Book Review Notable Book • Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction • Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction “Easily the funniest book I’ve read this year.” —GQ “Masterly funny debut novel . . . Erudite but never pretentious, The Idiot will make you crave more books by Batuman.” —Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair A portrait of the artist as a young woman. A novel about not just discovering but inventing oneself. The year is 1995, and email is new. Selin, the daughter of Turkish immigrants, arrives for her freshman year at Harvard. She signs up for classes in subjects she has never heard of, befriends her charismatic and worldly Serbian classmate, Svetlana, and, almost by accident, begins corresponding with Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary. Selin may have barely spoken to Ivan, but with each email they exchange, the act of writing seems to take on new and increasingly mysterious meanings. At the end of the school year, Ivan goes to Budapest for the summer, and Selin heads to the Hungarian countryside, to teach English in a program run by one of Ivan's friends. On the way, she spends two weeks visiting Paris with Svetlana. Selin's summer in Europe does not resonate with anything she has previously heard about the typical experiences of American college students, or indeed of any other kinds of people. For Selin, this is a journey further inside herself: a coming to grips with the ineffable and exhilarating confusion of first love, and with the growing consciousness that she is doomed to become a writer. With superlative emotional and intellectual sensitivity, mordant wit, and pitch-perfect style, Batuman dramatizes the uncertainty of life on the cusp of adulthood. Her prose is a rare and inimitable combination of tenderness and wisdom; its logic as natural and inscrutable as that of memory itself. The Idiot is a heroic yet self-effacing reckoning with the terror and joy of becoming a person in a world that is as intoxicating as it is disquieting. Batuman's fiction is unguarded against both life's affronts and its beauty--and has at its command the complete range of thinking and feeling which they entail. Named one the best books of the year by Refinery29 • Mashable One • Elle Magazine • The New York Times • Bookpage • Vogue • NPR • Buzzfeed •The Millions