An exhilarating account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture shaped the Western mind. Perhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Demo
A New York Times Notable Book of 2020A Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Must-Read Popular Evolution Book of 2020A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture created the peculiar Western mind that has profoundly shaped the modern world.Perhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. If so, you're rather psychologically peculiar.Unlike much of the world today, and most people who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, self-obsessed, control-oriented, nonconformist, and analytical. They focus on themselves--their attributes, accomplishments, and aspirations--over their relationships and social roles. How did WEIRD populations become so psychologically distinct? What role did these psychological differences play in the industrial revolution and the global expansion of Europe during the last few cen
A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture created the peculiar Western mind that has profoundly shaped the modern world.Perhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is
A cartographic journey in 100 full color infographic maps, revealing surprising new insights about the weirdest and most thought-provoking phenomena involving plants, animals, and our environmentThe acclaimed Maps for Curious Minds series now reveals the astonishing wonders of the natural world, in 100 vivid infographic maps, as never before! What nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world’s cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disaster? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world’s oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live―or better yet, where can you avoid them?! With 100 maps in this singular atlas, soon you’ll be a walking encyclopedia of fascinating facts and surprising insights about the natural world! Covering the globe, Wild Maps for Curious Minds is a trove of awe-inspiring, never-before-seen infographic concepts that ingeniously blend original topics, whimsical delight, and sobering detail about our endange
In this stylish follow-up to 'Lift-the-Flap Biggest, Fastest, Tallest', readers can find out what the strongest, deadliest, fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and weirdest things are. Ideal for children who want the information but are daunted by the sheer size and word count of other 'Records' books. There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing achievements by people around the world, the most impressive computers and robots, and even the most powerful forces in the known universe.
Pinkalicious meets Fear Factor in this nonfiction picture book introducing the weirdest, wildest, pinkest critters in the animal kingdom!Some people think pink is a pretty color. A fluffy, sparkly, pr
It's Pinkalicious meets Fear Factor in this nonfiction picture book introducing the weirdest, wildest, pinkest critters in the animal kingdom!Some people think pink is a pretty color. A fluffy, sparkly, princess-y color. But it's so much more.Sure, pink is the color of princesses and bubblegum, but it's also the color of monster slugs and poisonous insects. Not to mention ultra-intelligent dolphins, naked mole rats and bizarre, bloated blobfish.Isn't it about time to rethink pink?Slip on your rose-colored glasses and take a walk on the wild side with zoologist Jess Keating, whose other books in the World of Weird Animals series include What Makes a Monster? and Cute as an Axolotl.A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016"The 2016 Ambassador to Young People’s Science and Nature books is unquestionably the blobfish." —Shelftalker"Readers will never look at pink the same way." —Publishers Weekly
The end of the world is the weirdest time to come of age.Welcome to the end of the world. One minute, people are going about their lives, and the next—not. In the wake of the inexplicable purge,
The end of the world is the weirdest time to come of age.Welcome to the end of the world. One minute, people are going about their lives, and the next—not. In the wake of the inexplicable purge,
