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The (Honest) Truth About DishonestyHow We Lie to Everyone – Especially Ourselves

by Dan Ariely

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Fascinating and provocative, Ariely's The Truth About Dishonesty is an insightful and brilliantly researched take on cheating, deception and willpower. Internationally bestselling author Ariely pulls no punches when it comes to home truths.



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Author: Dan Ariely (all their books in stock)
Format: Paperback
Published: 2013
Pages: 314
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780007477333

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