024 - Sleep - Richard Wiseman

In '59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot', Richard Wiseman challenges traditional self-help myths by offering practical, research-proven advice that can be applied in less than a minute. The book covers a wide range of topics including happiness, persuasion, motivation, creativity, attraction, stress, relationships, decision making, and parenting. Wiseman draws on numerous psychological studies to provide simple yet effective tips, such as the importance of likability in job interviews, the benefits of keeping a gratitude diary, and how small favors can increase likability. The book aims to debunk common self-help myths and provide actionable advice grounded in scientific research.

Night School, published in 1994 (and released as University in 1995 in some regions), is a horror novel by Bentley Little. The story delves into the darker aspects of an educational environment, characteristic of Little's style in blending everyday settings with elements of horror. The novel is part of Little's extensive body of work, which has garnered recognition and praise within the horror genre.

In 'Quirkology', Professor Richard Wiseman delves into the backwaters of human behavior, uncovering tell-tale signs of lying, the science behind speed-dating and personal ads, and what a person's sense of humor reveals about their mind. Wiseman's research involves secretive observations, unusual experiments in various settings, and even staging fake events in allegedly haunted buildings. The book presents a fun, clever, and unexpected picture of the human mind, drawing from thousands of research subjects worldwide.