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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Predictably Irrational presents illuminating experiments by MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely that refute the assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways.
February 18, 2012 - Dan Ariely 0

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
With Made to Stick, accomplished educators and idea collectors Chip and Dan Heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain ways to make ideas stickier.
January 2, 2007 - Chip Heath, Dan heath 0

Thinking, Fast and Slow
Nobel Prize Winner Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow brings together his research in psychology that has influenced economics, medicine, design, and politics.
October 25, 2011 - Daniel Kahneman 0

Believe Me: Why Your Vision, Brand, and Leadership Need a Bigger Story
Believe Me sheds new light on how to shift perceptions and get others to believe in what you're doing with storytelling axioms designed to change how you think about your work
October 13, 2009 - Michael Margolis 0

The Advertising Concept Book
A complete course on advertising and a quick reference on particular topics, The Advertising Concept Book covers all aspects of the business, from how to write copy and choose a typeface to how agencies work.
July 21, 2008 - Pete Barry 0

Mind Hacks
Mind Hacks explores cognitive neuroscience through a series of experiments, tricks, and tips related to vision, motor skills, attention, cognition, and subliminal perception.
November 29, 2004 - Tom Stafford 0

Moonwalking with Einstein
Author Joshua Foer goes on a quest to improve his memory, calling on the world's top "mental athletes" to guide him.
February 8, 2012 - Joshua Foer 0

Universal Methods of Design
A comprehensive reference that provides a critical presentation of 100 different research methods for human-centered design.
February 1, 2012 - Bruce Hanington, Bella Martin 0

About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design
May 15, 2007 - Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David Cronin 0

The Design of Everyday Things
First, businesses discovered quality as a competitive edge; next came service. This book is a primer on how, and why, some products satisfy customers and others frustrate them.
September 17, 2002 - Donald Norman 0

The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
G. Kawasaki brings two decades of experience to offer a guide for anyone who dreams of starting anything. The Art of the Start provides you with everything you need from raising money to fostering a community.
January 1, 2004 - Guy Kawasaki 0

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Dispelling the myths surrounding starting a business and showing how common assumptions can get in the way. After reading, you will be able to grow your business in a predictable and productive way.
March 17, 2009 - Michael E. Gerber 0

The Mobile Frontier
The Mobile Frontier will assist in navigating the fast-changing mobile landscape while inspiring you to explore the possibilities mobile technology presents.
June 1, 2012 - Rachel Hinman 1

Redesign The Web
A detailed look at the business and technical side of redesign w/ a comprehensive overview of HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript techniques that you can use today.
May 8, 2012 - Smashing Magazine 0

A Must Have Book Collection on UX
May 9, 2012 - Paul Olyslager 0

Personality Not Included: Why Companies Lose Their Authenticity And How Great Brands Get it Back
Personality Not Included is a powerhouse resource packed with bold new insights that show you how to shed the lifeless armor of your business and rediscover the soul of your brand.
April 8, 2008 - Rohit Bhargava 0

Quantifying the User Experience: Practical Statistics for User Research
March 30, 2012 - Jeff Sauro, James R. Lewis 0

Landing Page Optimization: The Definitive Guide to Testing and Tuning for Conversions
Effective Internet marketing requires that you test and optimize your landing pages to maximize exposure and conversion rate. This is a comprehensive guide to increasing conversions and improving profits.
April 24, 2012 - Tim Ash 0

Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research
The standard for how to conduct a focus group. Learn to design questions, use vignettes, collaborate, budget time, and write code to analyze results.
November 30, 2008 - Richard A. Krueger, Mary Anne Casey 0

Usability Engineering
This book is an excellent guide to the methods of usability engineering, providing the tools to avoid surprises and improve product quality. 
September 23, 1993 - Jakob Nielsen 0

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