Vyse, Stuart A.

Superstition: a very short introduction

by Vyse, Stuart A.

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Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid the number 13? Despite the dominance of science in today's world, superstitious beliefs - both traditional and new - remain surprisingly popular. From black cats to lucky pennies, Stuart Vyse explores the history of our deepest superstitions,…

Superstition: a very short introduction

by Vyse, Stuart A.

fromVery short introductions

0 Type: Book

Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid the number 13? Despite the dominance of science in today's world, superstitious beliefs--both traditional and new--remain surprisingly popular. From black cats to lucky pennies, Stuart Vyse explores the history of our deepest superstitions, a…

Going broke: why Americans (still) can't hold on to their money

by Vyse, Stuart A.

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The open drain -- Making sense of financial failure -- The story of bankruptcy -- Self-control and money -- A different story of bankruptcy -- New ways of wanting -- New ways of spending -- Thinking about money -- How not to go broke