Download or read book The Quick Fix written by Jesse Singal and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigative journalist exposes the many holes in today’s bestselling behavioral science, and argues that the trendy, TED-Talk-friendly psychological interventions that are so in vogue at the moment will never be enough to truly address social injustice and inequality. With their viral TED talks, bestselling books, and counter-intuitive remedies for complicated problems, psychologists and other social scientists have become the reigning thinkers of our time. Grit and “power posing” promised to help overcome entrenched inequalities in schools and the workplace; the Army spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a positive psychology intervention geared at preventing PTSD in its combat soldiers; and the implicit association test swept the nation on the strength of the claim that it can reveal unconscious biases and reduce racism in police departments and human resources departments. But what if much of the science underlying these blockbuster ideas is dubious or fallacious? What if Americans’ longstanding preference for simplistic self-help platitudes is exerting a pernicious influence on the way behavioral science is communicated and even funded, leading respected academics and the media astray? In The Quick Fix, Jesse Singal examines the most influential ideas of recent decades and the shaky science that supports them. He begins with the California legislator who introduced self-esteem into classrooms around the country in the 1980s and the Princeton political scientist who warned of an epidemic of youthful “superpredators” in the 1990s. In both cases, a much-touted idea had little basis in reality, but had a massive impact. Turning toward the explosive popularity of 21st-century social psychology, Singal examines the misleading appeal of entertaining lab results and critiques the idea that subtle unconscious cues shape our behavior. As he shows, today’s popular behavioral science emphasizes repairing, improving, and optimizing individuals rather than truly understanding and confronting the larger structural forces that drive social ills. Like Anand Giridharadas’s Winners Take All, The Quick Fix is a fresh and powerful indictment of the thought leaders and influencers who cut corners as they sell the public half-baked solutions to problems that deserve more serious treatment.

Download or read book The Quick Fix written by Jack D. Ferraiolo and published by Amulet Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this much-anticipated sequel to The Big Splash, junior high detective Matt Stevens is back on the case, bringing us another hilarious middle school noir. When the star of the basketball team is blackmailed, it's up to Matt, the lone voice for justice in a morass of middle school corruption, to figure out who's behind the scheme. Is it eighth-grade crime lord Vinny “Mr. Biggs” Biggio, who has made his name peddling forged hall passes and leading a crew of social assassins who send enemies to the Outs with a humiliating squirt-gun blast below the belt? Or is it his lieutenant and Matt's former best friend, Kevin? Or a pair of scheming twins who sell Pixy Stix to sugar-addicted classmates? One thing's for sure: There won't be a quick fix for the trouble at this middle school.

Download or read book Quick Fix Cooking with Roadkill written by Buck Peterson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a humor cookbook author, a funny take on hillbilly cuisine along with quick, easy recipes for dead animals that might otherwise go to waste. Move over Rachael Ray. Smash car driver and redneck culinary authority Buck “Buck” Peterson follows up The Original Road Kill Cookbook with more than fifty new roadkill recipes inside Quick-Fix Cooking with Roadkill. Created for culinary cruisers on the go, each recipe can be prepared in less than thirty minutes after its roadside procurement. Consider ditch-divining recipes such as Perky Jerky, Corned Carnage and Cabbage, Freeway Frittata, Backed-Over Baby Back Ribs, Pavement Panini, and Tar-Tare. Also included are sample tasting menus for breakfasts, lunches, appetizers, dinners, and holiday meals, as well as entertaining tips on where to shop, how to tell when an animal has given up the ghost, and how to pair your roadkill with wine. Nothing is left to chance, except your next culinary roadkill junction. So, when there's a fork in the road, why not pick it up and eat what's found nearby.

Download or read book Intentional Parenting written by Doug Fields and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 WAYS TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL PARENT IN A QUICK-FIX WORLD No matter how good their intentions, all parents at times resort to quick-fix parenting: things we do to stop a kid's negative or annoying behavior. Quick-fix parenting may temporarily ease a parent's stress level, but it does little to positively impact a child's future. Quick-fix parenting is a terrible long-term strategy for parenting. Intentional parenting is the opposite of quick-fix parenting. Intentional parenting is a way to raise children to become healthy, independent young adults. It's based on solid principles which, applied over time, actually result in less-stressed parents and happier, better-adjusted, and more successful kids. Intentional parenting means you've got more than good intentions; you've got a plan. (And it's always better to have a plan for dealing with the stuff that inevitably crops up between parents and their kids than it is to wing it.) In Intentional Parenting: 10 Ways to be an Exceptional Parent in a Quick-Fix World, Doug and Cathy Fields draw on their own extended experience with young people and as parents to guide you through 10 specific actions that will help you become a more effective parent. A great resource for individuals, couples, and small groups, this interactive workbook comes with a free code to stream 10 video sessions, plus a small group discussion guide. To find out more, visit IntentionalParenting.com. See more resources like this at OrangeBooks.com and ThinkOrange.com

Download or read book Fix It with Food written by Michael Symon and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to managing inflammation and pain with 125+ recipes proving that you don’t need to sacrifice delicious food to eat healthfully and be pain free, from celebrity chef and The Chew co-host Michael Symon IACP AWARD FINALIST • “Michael fixed himself with irresistible recipes that just happened to be healthy. Now you can enjoy healing yourself as well.”—Mehmet Oz, MD, attending surgeon, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University When Michael Symon found out he had rheumatoid arthritis and external lupus, he suspected that what he ate—or didn’t eat—could make a profound difference in his levels of inflammation and how he felt. So he committed to a food “reset” on The Chew—no red meat, white flour, sugar, dairy, or alcohol. Michael used social media to share his experiment with his fans, and was shocked by the outcome: after completing the reset, he felt amazing. He discovered that dairy, sugar, and processed flours are his food triggers, and that by avoiding them, his inflammation essentially vanished. Michael came up with more than 125 recipes to satisfy his cravings without aggravating his body, including Ginger and Chile-Roast Chicken, dairy-free Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti Squash with Arugula Pesto, and Apple and Cherry Oat Crisp, among many others. Now, for the first time, he is sharing these recipes, as well as a guide on how to identify your food triggers and create a meal plan that works around whatever ingredient causes your discomfort so that you too can enjoy incredible food without sacrificing your health.

Download or read book No Quick Fix written by Mary Calmes and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fixer. Bodyguard. Advocate. Brann Calder is expected to play all these roles and more as a member of Torus Intercession, a security firm guaranteed to right what's wrong. In the military, catastrophe was his specialty. Five months out of the service, Brann is still finding his way, so a new assignment might be just what he needs. Unless it includes two things to make a seasoned, battle-trained veteran nervous: life in a small town, and playing caregiver to two little girls.

Download or read book Diabetes Quick Fix with Magic Foods written by Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RELEASING JUST IN TIME FOR DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Discover the 57 magic foods that can balance blood sugar to heal diabetes and pre-diabetes—including 125 delicious recipes. Out-of-control blood sugar is wrecking havoc on Americans’ health and caused more than 100 million adults to suffer from pre-diabetes and type-2 diabetes. And, doctors and researchers have discovered a shocking truth: If your blood sugar levels regularly soar and crash your body may sustain damage to your health. The good news is that by eating the right foods, you can help control blood sugar, keep hunger at bay, and help you feel satisfied longer. Diabetes Quick-Fix with Magic Foods is based on nutrition science, but designed for regular folks who just want to know what to eat. Inside you won’t find strict eating regimens or crazy rules about carbohydrates. What you will find are 57 magic foods that can help you bump your diet into sugar-friendly territory. Add just one of the magic foods to your plate, and you can see results right away, such as: Barley instead of white rice—thanks to barley’s significant stash of soluble fiber it will slash the effect of your blood sugar by almost 70%—try Mushroom-Barley Pilaf Add avocados to your diet—avocado contains fats that actually improve insulin sensitivity—try Turkey and Bean Chili with Avocado Salsa Berries, from ruby red strawberries to mid-night blue blueberries, are magic for your blood sugar—they are full of fiber, which keeps blood sugar low, and antioxidants, which benefit every cell in your body—try Cherry-Raspberry Crumble Pasta, although high in carbs, if cooked al dente and served with a topping containing vegetables, beans, chicken, garlic, and onions, you could get many magic foods on one plate and still keep your blood sugar in a medium range—try Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach Cinnamon and vinegar are “secret ingredients” that can significantly lower your blood sugar response to any meal—try cinnamon in Moroccan Spiced Carrots or vinegar in Flank Steak with Balsamic Sauce The more than 125 recipes, meal makeovers, meal plans, and cooking tips make it incredibly simple to get more of the 57 magic foods onto your plate. Your meals will taste delicious and, in addition, they will rein in insulin resistance, offload dangerous belly fat, reverse pre-diabetes, and help heal diabetes while feeling more fully charged and ready to embrace life every day.

Download or read book Research Question written by Zina O′Leary and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zina O′Leary′s Research Question Little Quick Fix teaches students how to find their interest, hone it to a topic, and turn it into a research question that is relevant, interesting, and researchable. Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the research course, project proposal or design—whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs—quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a finale checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task.

Download or read book The Slow Fix written by Carl Honore and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Slow Fix, bestselling author Carl Honoré delivers an exhilarating model for effective problem-solving, and provides brilliant insights on how you can solve problems, work smarter, and live better. Honoré decodes how we approach problems and paves the way to better decision-making and generating long-term solutions to life’s inevitable challenges. Engaging and thought-provoking, The Slow Fix revolutionizes the way we live, work, consume, and think, ultimately increasing our wins and enhancing personal success. With The Slow Fix, Honoré details a new paradigm for efficient, sustainable problem solving, teaching us how to use time to build expertise, take advantage of teamwork, find the right messenger to deliver our message, and much more.

Download or read book Quick Fix Healthy Mix written by Casey Kellar and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2010-02-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must-have reference book is for all modern families. Get back to the basics and focus on planning and making your own healthy, quality, mixes for foods and drinks that will save you money. This book will show how to 'take control' of spiraling prices at the super market by making your own simple, and wholesome foods right at home. Spend a day or an evening and whip up enough food mix and cost savings to last a month or more! You'll get over 150 low-cost, healthy, wholesome, easy, homemade, green, recycled, space-saving ideas and how-tos with 'helpful hints' and noted cost-saving solutions for you and your family. And they're all easy to make. This is not your common cookbook.

Download or read book Quick Fix written by Linda Grimes and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second installment of the original urban fantasy series starring human chameleon Ciel Halligan.

Download or read book Quick Fix Every Occasion written by alyce alexandra and published by alyce alexandra. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick Fix: Every Occasion, the sequel to the bestseller Quick Fix in the Thermomix, makes cooking delicious meals for every occasion a ‘piece of cake’. Each recipe on its own can be a humble meal, sweet treat or snack. Yet teamed with complimentary recipes you have a delightful culinary experience – the whole is most certainly greater than the sum of its parts! Accessible to all, these recipes have been carefully crafted for impressive entertaining without the complexity. This practical cookbook contains easy to follow formatting and symbols for simplicity in the kitchen. A beautiful colour photograph is found with each recipe to guide and inspire you, as well as useful tips on ingredients, preparation, storage, health benefits and wine pairings. This book will become your first port of call for every occasion. The Quick Fix philosophy is to make delicious, wholesome meals impressive yet simple; enabling you to share good food with the people you love.

Download or read book DIY Quick Fix written by Peter Parham and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-02-18 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing quick-fix techniques for tackling the most common DIY home improvement problems—from freeing stuck windows to repairing burst pipes—this handy book features step-by-step sequences, combining close-up, annotated images and clear instructions that are easy to follow while completing the tasks at hand. Each sequence explains the problem, considers the options, and discusses the technique that follows, with tool and material requirements for every job. Presenting solutions to problems occurring in every part of the home, DIY Quick Fix is a must-have for every first-time homeowner or novice DIYer put off by the market’s large DIY manuals.

Download or read book The Quick Fix Kitchen written by Tia Mowry and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved actress and star of the digital series Quick Fix saves you time and energy with her favorite mealtime hacks, tips to bring joy and balance to your kitchen, and 65 easy, delicious, and healthy recipes the entire family will love. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK • “I love how Tia breaks down how to organize your pantry and kitchen.”—GIADA DE LAURENTIIS As a busy mom, author, actor, and entrepreneur, Tia Mowry needed to find quick and easy solutions to a busy life, especially when it came to cooking for her family. She figured out a way to create nutritious, hearty dishes that work for everyone, allowing her to savor moments spent around the table. Presented in her trademark joyful, down-to-earth fashion, The Quick Fix Kitchen is the complete guide to home cooking, giving you “Quick Fixes” so you don’t have to sacrifice time and energy in the kitchen. Along with sixty-five easy, delicious recipes, you’ll find everything you need for organization and meal planning: • Pantry organizational hacks • Food shopping tips • Grocery lists and food shopping tips • Meal prep guidelines • Meal plans You’ll also get advice on building a well-balanced kitchen and a healthy life: • Healthy food swaps and tips for food sensitivities • Seasonal fruits and veggies list • Whole foods for gut health and cutting down on inflammation • Balancing wholesome and indulgent meals And of course, tips on incorporating the kids: • Age-friendly tasks • Kids’ cooking tools • Trying new foods The recipes themselves are designed to deliver big flavors with minimum prep and cook time. They include sheet pan meals like Stuffed Pesto Chicken Breast, one-pot meals like Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake, classics with a healthy twist like Creamy “Alfredo” Pasta, and creative, kid-friendly snacks like Banana “Sushi” Rolls and Mini Quesadilla Pizzas. With The Quick Fix Kitchen, feeding yourself and your family won’t feel like a chore.

Download or read book No Quick Fix written by Andrew David Naselli and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Christian struggles with sin and wants to be victorious in the fight. Higher life theology--also known as Keswick theology--offers a quick fix for this struggle. It teaches that there are two categories of Christians: those who are merely saved, and those who have really surrendered to Christ. Those who have Jesus as their Savior alone, and those who have him as their Master as well. If Christians can simply "let go and let God" they can be free of struggling with sin and brought to that higher level of spiritual life. What could be wrong with that? A lot, it turns out. In No Quick Fix, a shorter and more accessible version of his book Let Go and Let God?, Naselli critiques higher life theology from a biblical perspective. He shows that it leads not to freedom, but to frustration, because it promises something it has no power to deliver. Along the way, he tells the story of where higher life theology came from, describes its characteristics, and compares it to what the Bible really says about how we overcome sin and become more like Christ.

Download or read book Quick Fix Indian written by Ruta Kahate and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick-Fix Indianaims at making Indian cooking accessible to everybody from the beginner to the experienced cook.

Download or read book Fix it Fast Fix it Right written by Gene Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: