A. J. Jacobs Livres

A. J. Jacobs conçoit sa vie comme une expérience grandeur nature. Après L'Année où j'ai vécu selon la Bible, le roi du journalisme expérimental se lance un nouveau défi : comprendre les mystères de la vie moderne. Pour atteindre son objectif, il n'hésite pas à se soumettre à une série d'expériences aussi drôles qu'inattendues : à l'heure où les grandes entreprises externalisent dans des pays à bas coût, il décide de délocaliser sa propre vie et engage deux assistantes en Inde pour gérer chaque détail de son quotidien, des e-mails aux disputes avec sa femme ; il pratique pendant un mois l'Honnêteté radicale - un mouvement qui encourage à toujours dire ce que l'on pense ; il tente d'être l'homme le plus rationnel du monde, en s'appuyant sur la science pour prendre les meilleures décisions, du choix des produits au supermarché à la façon de parler à son fils ; sur Internet, il se fait passer pour la séduisante baby-sitter de son fils et lui cherche un petit ami sur des sites de rencontres ; enfin, et c'est peut-être son expérience la plus extrême, il accepte de céder pendant un mois au moindre caprice de sa femme, et peu importe si cela signifie s'adonner à des massages de pieds ou regarder des comédies romantiques. A. J. Jacobs n'a pas son pareil pour dénoncer avec humour et intelligence les petits et grands travers de notre société. Son Journal d'un cobaye en est la preuve.

"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world"-- Provided by publisher

"One mans comedic journey to discover how to live as healthfully as possible"-- Provided by publisher.

Part memoir and part education, this book chronicles NPR contributor A.J. Jacobs's hilarious quest to read the Encyclopaedia Britannica from A to Z. To address the gaps in his Ivy League education, Jacobs embarks on the daunting task of reading all thirty-two volumes. His wife, Julie, thinks it's a waste of time, friends question his sanity, and his father, who once attempted the same feat, is supportive yet skeptical. With self-deprecating humor and candor, Jacobs details the unexpected and comical disruptions this project brings to his life, affecting his new marriage, his relationship with his father, and his job as an editor at Esquire. This endeavor tests his stamina and prompts him to explore the true meaning of intelligence as he aims to join Mensa, compete on Jeopardy!, and absorb 33,000 pages of knowledge. Along the way, he discovers strange, funny, and profound facts about various topics while grappling with fatigue, ridicule, and the anxiety of impending fatherhood. This memoir is a captivating exploration of one man's intellectual journey, neuroses, and obsessions, highlighting the tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the value of hard-won wisdom.

The bestselling author of The Know-It-All takes on history's most influential book.

Long before there were Politically Correct Bedtime Stories, Americans were getting their giggles from Fractured Fairy Tales, a regular feature on Rocky and Bullwinkle in the 1960s. Now, for the first time, these delightfully warped parables are available in read-aloud book form, illustrated with classic art from the show.

The Amazon Echo is a versatile speaker and voice assistant that serves as a smart home device, music player, and more. Launched in late 2014 and made public in June 2015, it has become increasingly popular. This guide covers essential topics for new users, including background knowledge about the Echo, its capabilities, common issues and solutions, limitations, and helpful tips and tricks. Understanding how the Echo operates will help users master the device quickly, despite its complexity. The Echo is designed to simplify tasks and enhance daily life, making it one of the most user-friendly devices available. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview, ensuring users can maximize their experience with the Echo. For those looking to explore the full potential of this multifunctional device, this resource is invaluable. Download your copy to unlock the secrets of Alexa and elevate your smart home experience.

The Emmy award-winning former executive producer of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report has assembled a stellar lineup of men who have one thing in all have been dumped...and are willing to share their pain and the lessons learned.Relationships end. And in almost all of them, even the most callow among us take something away. This is a book about that something, whether it be major life lessons, like "If you lie, you will get caught," simple truths like, "Flowers work," or something wholly unique like, "Watch out for the high strung brother in the military."This anthology will be comprised of longer and shorter pieces, drawn from an array of impressive celebrities, writers and public figures. Some pieces may be a paragraph in length while others will be full-blown essays. All of them will be about that salient something men take away from a failed relationship. Yes, men learn.This is not a touchy-feely book. This is not a self-help book. This is a book packed with smart, funny and insightful stories from men you probably thought never got dumped, or if they did, would never admit it.

Was andere nur aus dem Fernsehen oder der Zeitung kennen – diese Menschen haben es am eigenen Leib erlebt: vom Hai angegriffen. Mit dem Flugzeug abgestürzt. Vom Blitz getroffen. angegriffen. Mit dem Flugzeug abgestürzt. Vom Blitz getroffen. Hier erzählen sie davon, wie es war – wie es sich anfühlt, wenn das Leben am seidenen Faden hängt. Welche Gedanken schießen einem durch den Kopf? Welche Einzelheiten nimmt man noch wahr? All dies – und noch viel mehr – enthüllen die authentischen Erlebnisberichte.