Willpower : rediscovering the greatest human strength / Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney.

Author/creator Baumeister, Roy F.
Other author Tierney, John (John Marion)
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Penguin Press, 2011.
Description291 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Is willpower more than a metaphor? -- Where does the power in willpower come from? -- A brief history of the to-do list, from God to Drew Carey -- Decision fatigue -- Where have all the dollars gone? The quantified self knows -- Can willpower be strengthened? (Preferably without feeling David Blaine's pain) -- Outsmarting yourself in the heart of darkness -- Did a higher power help Eric Clapton and Mary Karr stop drinking? -- Raising strong children: self-esteem versus self-control -- The perfect storm of dieting -- Conclusion: The future of willpower: more gain, less strain (as long as you don't procrastinate).
Abstract The authors review the latest research to report key findings on willpower and offer practical advice for increasing it.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011013944
ISBN9781594203077 (hbk.)
ISBN1594203075 (hbk.)
Standard identifier# 40019806458
Stock numberPenguin Group USA, Attn: Order Processing 405 Murray Hill Pkwy, East Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07073-2136 SAN 282-5074

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF632 .B292 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold