Quirkology
Author: Richard Wiseman
An award-winning psychologist exposes the truth behind life’s little oddities and absurdities in this quirky and practical guide to life. For over twenty years, psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman has examined the quirky science of everyday life. In Quirkology, he navigates the backwaters of human behavior, discovering the tell-tale signs that give away a liar, the sec….Read More
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