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David Niven

    January 1, 1971
    100 Simple Secrets of Great Relationships
    100 Simple Secrets of Happy People
    Tilt? The Search for Media Bias
    The Moon´s a Balloon
    Bring on the Empty Horses
    Niven.
    • 2014

      It's Not About the Shark

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.7(295)Add rating

      When we have a problem, most of us zero in, take it apart, and focus until we have it solved. Steven Spielberg tried that when the scenes with his expensive prosthetic shark just weren’t scary. Psychologist, social scientist and million-selling author David Niven shows us that focusing on the problem is exactly the wrong way to find an answer. And Jaws built its famous menace precisely because the shark hardly ever appears in shot.Putting problems at the centre of our thoughts shuts down our creative abilities, depletes stamina, and feeds insecurities. Niven shows how working harder, and having absolute confidence in finding a solution, actually hides answers. It’s Not About the Shark shows how to transform your daily life with a simple but rock-solid principle: If you start by thinking about your problems, you’ll never make it to a solution. If you start by thinking about a solution, you’ll never worry about your problems again.

      It's Not About the Shark
    • 2009

      Sociologové a veterináři již roky bádají nad pozitivními účinky, které mají psi na lidské zdraví a štěstí, a přesto jejich poznatky zůstávají skryté v téměř neznámých časopisech. David Niven, autor celosvětově úspěšné řady "100 jednoduchých tajemství", shromáždil nejnovější a nejdůležitější informace o hlubokém vztahu člověka a jeho psího společníka. Ve své práci čerpal z více než tisíce těch nejlepších vědeckých studií. Své poznatky shrnul do stovky základních způsobů, jimiž psi pozitivně ovlivňují náš život, přičemž každé z těchto "jednoduchých tajemství" doplnil pravdivým příběhem. Pokud tedy milujete svého psa - a věda praví, že ano - potom se pro vás tato kniha stane pravděpodobně nepostradatelnou.

      100 jednoduchých tajemství proč jsou pro nás psi zdrojem štěstí
    • 2008

      Los 100 secretos de las familias felices

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      ¿Qué es lo que diferencia a las familias unidas y amorosas de las familias con relaciones tensas y vacías? Sociólogos, terapeutas y psiquiatras han dedicado años de trabajo a la investigación de las dinámicas familiares, pero habitualmente sus descubrimientos son inaccesibles para la gente común, al quedar escondidos en informes científicos que sólo leen los expertos. David Niven, autor de la exitosa serie Los 100 secretos..., recopila los más recientes y significativos datos de más de mil de los mejores estudios científicos sobre familias, para ponerlos al alcance de cualquier persona mediante un lenguaje sencillo. Los consejos no se basan únicamente en las opiniones o experiencias de un solo individuo, por el contrario, se ofrecen por primera vez investigaciones de importantes científicos que han estudiado el modelo de familia promedio. Estos descubrimientos han sido resumidos en cien formas esenciales de encontrar y mantener el amor, la alegría y la satisfacción en todas las relaciones familiares. Cada estadística se encuentra acompañada de una historia real, sobre una familia real que muestra los resultados de su aplicación en la práctica.

      Los 100 secretos de las familias felices
    • 2008

      Autor úspěšné řady 100 tajemství lidského úspěchu a 100 tajemství lidského štěstí sestavil knížku citátů z děl psychologů, terapeutů, lékařů a vědců, které komentuje užitečnými radami ze své psychologické praxe. Kniha se dotýká všech oblastí lidského života (výchovy dětí, každodenních zlozvyků, závislostí, úspěchu na pracovišti, rodinných vztahů). Jednotlivá zamyšlení na každý den začínají krátkou obecnější úvahou, podávají příklad ze života a končí citátem z knihy jednoho z odborníků na danou oblast. David Niven, Ph.D. přednáší psychologii a sociální psychologii na Státní univerzitě v Ohiu (USA).

      Tajemství pohody a zdraví
    • 2007
      3.5(40)Add rating

      Why do dog owners enjoy happier, longer, and more fulfilling lives? Sociologists and veterinarians have explored the positive effects of dogs on human health and happiness, but their findings often remain hidden in obscure journals. The international bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series has now distilled significant data from over a thousand scientific studies on the profound bond between humans and dogs. This compilation reveals one hundred essential ways dogs enhance our lives, each paired with an inspiring true story. Dogs improve communication by providing a common point of reference, making interactions more comfortable. Their presence can reduce the time it takes for people to feel at ease with each other by 45 percent. Additionally, caring for a dog is linked to longer, healthier lives; on average, dog owners live three years longer than those without dogs. Unlike primates, dogs are uniquely attuned to human cues, being 52 percent more likely to respond to gestures like pointing. Moreover, the simple act of walking a dog is beneficial for both parties. While it may seem like a chore, walking not only burns calories but also reduces stress. Dog owners typically walk 79 percent farther each week than non-dog owners, highlighting the mutual benefits of this daily routine.

      100 simple secrets why dogs make us happy
    • 2006

      The 100 Simple Secrets of Successful People

      What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.3(26)Add rating

      Drawing from extensive research across over a thousand studies, this book distills the traits, beliefs, and practices of successful individuals into easily digestible insights. Each entry presents practical advice, real-life examples illustrating the concepts, and relevant statistics to reinforce the findings. By translating complex scientific results into accessible language, it aims to empower readers with straightforward strategies for achieving success in various aspects of life.

      The 100 Simple Secrets of Successful People
    • 2006

      100 Simple Secrets of Great Relationships

      What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the essential qualities of great relationships, this book distills findings from over a thousand studies conducted by scientists and academics into accessible insights. The author presents key discoveries about what differentiates healthy, happy relationships, supported by real-life stories that illustrate these concepts in action. This research-based approach offers readers practical advice grounded in evidence rather than personal anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their romantic connections.

      100 Simple Secrets of Great Relationships
    • 2006

      100 Simple Secrets of Happy People

      What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.8(77)Add rating

      The book presents practical insights derived from extensive scientific research on happiness, making complex findings accessible to a general audience. It features a collection of one hundred actionable practices, each supported by clear examples and simplified scientific explanations. This approach aims to help readers enhance their lives and cultivate genuine happiness, transforming mundane routines into fulfilling experiences.

      100 Simple Secrets of Happy People