59 seconds

Richard Wiseman

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5h 36m

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59 seconds

by Richard Wiseman

January 5, 2010

Random House Canada

336

9780307358110

0307358119

Description

A psychologist and best-selling author gives us a myth-busting response to the self-help movement, with tips and tricks to improve your life that come straight from the scientific community.Richard Wiseman has been troubled by the realization that the self-help industry often promotes exercises that destroy motivation, damage relationships, and reduce creativity: the opposite of everything it promises. Now, in 59 Seconds, he fights back, bringing together the diverse scientific advice that can help you change your life in under a minute, and guides you toward becoming more decisive, more imaginative, more engaged, and altogether more happy.From mood to memory, persuasion to procrastination, resilience to relationships, Wiseman outlines the research supporting the new science of "rapid change" and, with clarity and infectious enthusiasm, describes how these quirky, sometimes counterintuitive techniques can be effortlessly incorporated into your everyday life. Or, as he likes to say: "Think a little, change a lot."From the Hardcover edition.

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How many pages are in 59 seconds?

This edition of 59 seconds has approximately 336 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read 59 seconds?

For most readers, 59 seconds typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 words

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The estimated word count for 59 seconds is approximately 84,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of 59 seconds?

59 seconds was written by Richard Wiseman.

When was 59 seconds published?

The publication date for this specific edition is January 5, 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.