decision making

Shares twenty true stories of people who were forced to make critical decisions in circumstances that may have resulted in their own deaths or the death of others.

The authors introduce a four-step process designed to counteract the biases that inevitably creep into the decision-making process.

Chronicles the events that took place within the twenty-four hours after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and discusses Lyndon B. Johnson's ascension to power.

Senator John McCain pays tribute to men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest decisions. Highlights decisions by Henry Ford, Branch Rickey, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and more.

Briefly discusses the process of decision making, emphasizing real-situations in which teenagers may find themselves.

Claudia struggles with her feelings about the tree in which her tree house sits being cut down in order to make room for the much anticipated new pool.

Examines how people make decisions, revealing the physical, emotional, and social factors that influence people's everyday choices.

Based on interviews, case histories, and the author's own experiences, describes how doctors diagnose and treat various ailments, and offers advice on how patients can engage in dialogue with their doctor that will improve communication and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis.

The misadventures of a group of cows who must learn to think for themselves when their leader is taken to the county fair.

While planning a wedding as part of an assignment for her eighth-grade health class, Alice thinks about her father's and older brother's love lives and learns that you cannot prepare for all of life's decisions.