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 Best Quick Fixes written by ACP Books and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Best Quick Fixes, you can look forward to fresh, flavorful meals that are super fast and easy to prepare.

Download or read book Quick Fix Vegan written by Robin Robertson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robertson provides 150 vegan recipes ranging from starters, snacks, salads, sauces, and sandwiches to stovetop suppers, pastas, soups, and desserts that can all be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Cooks of all skill levels will find that the recipes are just as delectable and adaptable to the omnivore as they are essential to the vegan lifestyle.

Download or read book Beyond Quick Fixes written by William B. Rouse and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We seem to be stuck, staring at insurmountable challenges. The pandemic is the opening act for climate change, and we need to get much better at anticipating and preparing for these types of challenge. Simply rebuilding bridges once they fall, or houses once they are swept away, is both expensive and risks human lives. Anticipation and preparation costs more now, but is much less costly over time. Of course, spending now to save later is not a dominant American tradition. We have managed - or at least reacted to - the Aids epidemic (1981-2013), Internet bubble bursting (2001), the real estate bubble bursting (2007), the opioid epidemic (2017), forest fires on the West Coast (2018), and the coronavirus pandemic (2020). Very recently, we have experienced the fall of Afghanistan (2021), the latest earthquake and hurricane in Haiti (2021), and the attack on Ukraine (2022). Various earthquakes, hurricanes, and recently cicadas, but fortunately not locusts, have been sprinkled throughout. Beyond Quick Fixes steps back from business as usual to rethink how we can approach the complex challenges of contemporary society — health, education, energy, and social media. Rouse retreats, initially, into the principals of design thinking rather than policy making; he rigorously reconsiders our typical modes of operation and explores alternative ways of thinking about complex problems and potential solutions. The result is an integrated approach to addressing complexity to assist leaders and advisors responsible for addressing these challenges.

Download or read book No Quick Fixes written by Louise Stoll and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenge of school improvement for failing schools is a complex and much debated issue. This text attempts to help those working in, or working with, failing schools and aims to contradict the notion that there are no quick fixes for schools in difficulty. The issue of failing schools is looked at from a number of viewpoints. Section one contains policy perspectives; section two contains three schools' perspectives; section three contains chapters written by three external facilitators; section four addresses the issues from three prominant school effectiveness researchers; and section five gives international perspectives from the co-ordinator of the OECD Combating School Failure initiative.

Download or read book Fast Beauty written by Rona Berg and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, richly illustrated compilation of quick and easy beauty tips from the author of Beauty features step-by-step directions, professional techniques and advice, insider tips, makeovers, and brand and product comparisons in a handbook that features onethousand effective solutions to a variety of beauty problems. Original.

Download or read book Quick Fix Vegetarian written by Robin Robertson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of PETA’s Best New Cookbook Award: “Anyone who likes nutritious and flavorful meals with minimum fuss should invest in Quick-Fix Vegetarian.” —VegNews The American Heart Association has told us: “Many studies have shown that vegetarians seem to have a lower risk of obesity, coronary heart disease (which causes heart attack), high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and some forms of cancer.” Now, even the busiest cooks can benefit from the power of plant food—with the added bonus of living a more climate-friendly and cruelty-free lifestyle! Robin Robertson provides thirty-minutes-or-less recipes such as Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas, Chipotle-Kissed Black Bean Soup, Mediterranean Orzo Salad, Beat-the-Clock Lasagna, Five-Minute Slow-Cooker Chili, and No-Bake Oatmeal Almond Cookies—and shows how to use many commercial vegetarian products. She also offers recipe variations and tips for speedy, stress-free entertaining without sacrificing flavor, making it easier than ever to eat healthy.

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 0 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 Quick Fixes written by Francis Paul Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally! All the Repairman Jack short fiction - many hard to find, one nigh impossible - collected for the first time. QUICK FIXES includes: "A Day in the Life," "The Last Rakosh," "Home Repairs," "The Long Way Home," "The Wringer," "Interlude at Duane's," "Do-Gooder," Recalled," "Piney Power," plus author introductions to each story

Download or read book Betty Crocker Quick Fixes written by Wiley Publishing, Inc. Staff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Dinner on the Table in a Flash! Think you don't have time to cook? Think again! With Quick Fixes, you get 100 delicious recipes that are fast, fast, fast—30 minutes or less from grocery bag to dinner table. From main-dish salads, perfect pastas and easy meats to fabulous fish, Mexican favorites and meatless marvels, the recipes here are bursting with fresh, healthy ingredients and unbeatable flavor. So say goodbye to fast food, chips and cereal—and say hello to a real home-cooked dinner! Open the book for: 100 super-fast recipes—all of which can be on the table in 30 minutes or less, with many ready in under 20 minutes Simple shopping tips for foods that cook up quick or are already cooked Great ideas for ultra-quick pasta and couscous dishes and homemade pizza 30 tempting color photographs

Download or read book Reader s Digest Easy Fixes for Everyday Things written by Editors of Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAVE MONEY, TIME, AND EFFORT repairing your household equipment Easy Fixes for Everyday Things is fresh, surprising, and honest: if something can be fixed we show you how; if it needs expert attention we say so; and if it is simply beyond hope, we tell you that, too. Maybe your smartphone fell in water or you spilled coffee on your computer keyboard. Perhaps your iron won't produce steam or your refrigerator is making an odd noise. It could be that your watch face has been scratched or the chain on your bike keeps falling off. Whatever the problem, Easy Fixes for Everyday Things has your solution. We all rely on devices, appliances and pieces of household equipment that break, misbehave or fail completely. With Easy Fixes for Everyday Things you can help yourself when disaster strikes, saving time, money and hassle (and cutting down on needless waste) simply by following a few straightforward steps. This fun yet practical book strips the mystery from repairs, enabling you to fix the seemingly unfixable and solve more than 1,000 everyday problems with phones, cameras, laptops, locks, washing machines, lawn mowers, water pipes, cars and dozens of other common household things.

Download or read book Vic Braden s Quick Fixes written by Vic Braden and published by Little Brown. This book was released on 1990-04-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the most common problems experienced by tennis players, explains why they occur, and offers practical solutions for immediate improvement, emphasizing both short-term cures and long-term progress

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 Photoshop Elements 13 The Missing Manual written by Barbara Brundage and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photoshop Elements 13 looks sharper, performs better, and has more sophisticated photo-editing and slideshow features than previous versions—but knowing which tools to use when can be confusing. The new edition of this bestselling book removes the guesswork. With candid, jargon-free advice and step-by-step guidance, you’ll get the most out of Elements for everything from sharing and touching-up photos to fun print and online projects. The important stuff you need to know: Get to work right away. Import, organize, edit, crop, and color-correct your photos with ease. Retouch any image. Repair and restore old and damaged photos, and patch undesirable areas with Content-Aware Fill. Add pizzazz. Dress up your photos with dozens of filters, layer styles, and special effects. Create the perfect picture. Seamlessly insert people and objects from other photos, using Photomerge Compose. Share your photos. Use new methods to quickly create and email stunning slideshows to friends. Use your words. Make greeting cards, calendars, and flyers by adding text to images. Unleash your creativity. Design photo books, scrapbooks, collages, and other projects.

Download or read book Plan Your Research Project written by Kelly Trivedy and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2021-01-13 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guiding you through how to plan your research project, this Little Quick Fix covers everything from how to get started and the stages of research, to avoiding procrastination and staying on track. Like other books in the Little Quick Fix series, this book provides a stand-in for the busy or unavailable supervisor when students are really stuck. It features: Visual, design-led learning Clear, structured, useful pedagogy, with space for notes and workings out A gradual, step-by-step approach for students who are less prepared or out of practice Effective self-directed learning with DIY progress tracking

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 Quick Fixes for Business Writing An Eight Step Editing Process to Find and Correct Common Readability Problems written by Jim Taylor and published by Productive Publications. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick fixes for business writing breaks down the editorial process into a series of tasks which are designed to improve the readability of the final product. It will be invaluable to you; regardless of whether you are a novice or a proficient editor. This book helps you to develop a systematic eight-step approach. It identifies functions that you may have been performing only intuitively. It will provide you with techniques to improve your written material.