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Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Outliers tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Malcolm Gladwell's book.   Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell includes:  Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesProfiles of the main charactersImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell:   What makes high achievers, like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and members of the Beatles so successful? Is it pure talent? Personal drive? An off-the-charts IQ?   In Outliers, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell explores the subject of success and argues that there is more to the story than individual exceptionalism. In addition to inherent talent or intelligence, there are other factors that have come into play for the innovators, artists, athletes, and prodigies who have become household names.   Many who have attained rock-star status in their fields may have education, culture, access to a specific technology or opportunity, and ten thousand hours of practice to thank for their reaching their goals.   Through a wide range of examples and anecdotes, learn what makes outliers so extraordinary.   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? Get a brief overview of The Innovator's Dilemma-the bestselling business book about disruption and how companies adapt.   Named one of the most important business books ever written by the Economist and the winner of the Global Business Book Award, The Innovator's Dilemma uses true stories of the successes and failures of prominent companies to analyze why great firms fail when faced with critical market and technological innovation.   In this summary of Clayton Christensen's book for entrepreneurs, managers, CEOs, and business leaders, you'll learn:  Why sometimes "doing the right thing" can be the wrong thing, especially when faced with disruptive technologyWhy most companies, even good ones, struggle to adapt their business practicesWhat executives can do to ensure both the short-term health and long-term survival of their organizations  With historical context, chapter-by-chapter overviews, important quotes, definitions of key terms, and other features, this summary and analysis of The Innovator's Dilemma is intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The three most important documents in American history-expanded and explained. In the centuries since the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, as well as its Bill of the Rights, the liberties set forth within these documents have faced many challenges, including war, unrest, political debate, and legal disputes. Such trials persist today, but the initial strength of our founding papers-shining as beacons of hope and freedom to America and beyond-continues to stand the test of time.   Now, The American Reader provides a brief summary and analysis of these landmark documents: examining constitutional interpretation, specifically originalism vs. living Constitution; exploring the Declaration's "saving principles," expressed by Frederick Douglass, one of many influential leaders referenced in this concise guide; and more. Also included are noteworthy facts about the founding fathers, a detailed timeline of events, and other fascinating trivia.   At a time when our understanding of individual liberties in America is especially imperative, this essential reference puts our country's foundational beliefs into much-needed modern perspective.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Man's Search for Meaning tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Viktor E. Frankl's book.   Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl:   Written just after World War II, Viktor Frankl's international bestseller Man's Search for Meaning is both a heartbreaking memoir and a source of inspiration for millions of readers.   Dr. Frankl's description of his time in a string of Nazi concentration camps is a fascinating, mandatory read for anyone wanting a better understanding of the Holocaust. A highly respected psychotherapist, his ideas on human emotion, the mind, mental health, tragic optimism, and the day-to-day neuroses of common people in the modern world provide spiritual guidance as each of us searches for meaning in our own lives.   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? Get a brief overview of The Innovator's Dilemma-the bestselling business book about disruption and how companies adapt.   Named one of the most important business books ever written by the Economist and the winner of the Global Business Book Award, The Innovator's Dilemma uses true stories of the successes and failures of prominent companies to analyze why great firms fail when faced with critical market and technological innovation.   In this summary of Clayton Christensen's book for entrepreneurs, managers, CEOs, and business leaders, you'll learn:  Why sometimes "doing the right thing" can be the wrong thing, especially when faced with disruptive technologyWhy most companies, even good ones, struggle to adapt their business practicesWhat executives can do to ensure both the short-term health and long-term survival of their organizations  With historical context, chapter-by-chapter overviews, important quotes, definitions of key terms, and other features, this summary and analysis of The Innovator's Dilemma is intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Thank You for Your Service tells you what you need to know-before or after you read David Finkel's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of Thank You for Your Service includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsProfiles of the main charactersImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel:   Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Finkel's Thank You for Your Service is an intimate and powerful account of the lives of Iraq veterans after they return home. Having depicted life on the front lines in Baghdad in his first book, Finkel follows the struggle of the same soldiers' return to civilian life. He exposes the hidden costs of war: the reality of living with post-traumatic stress disorder, the physical wounds and financial struggles of military personnel, and the spiraling suicide rate amongst veterans.   Soldiers are plagued by nightmares, memory loss, violent impulses, and guilt over their dead comrades. Spouses and children are bewildered by the return of their loved ones, whose personalities have changed beyond all recognition.   Finkel humanizes the aftermath of military life and makes a strong case for increased investment in veteran mental healthcare.  Thank You for Your Service has received great critical acclaim and was among the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Economist's top 10 Books of the Year in 2013.the   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Outliers tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Malcolm Gladwell's book.   Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell includes:  Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesProfiles of the main charactersImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell:   What makes high achievers, like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and members of the Beatles so successful? Is it pure talent? Personal drive? An off-the-charts IQ?   In Outliers, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell explores the subject of success and argues that there is more to the story than individual exceptionalism. In addition to inherent talent or intelligence, there are other factors that have come into play for the innovators, artists, athletes, and prodigies who have become household names.   Many who have attained rock-star status in their fields may have education, culture, access to a specific technology or opportunity, and ten thousand hours of practice to thank for their reaching their goals.   Through a wide range of examples and anecdotes, learn what makes outliers so extraordinary.   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this reflective and enjoyable India travel memoir, "hooks of fears" claw at author Claire Krulikowski on her first morning's awakening in India, a land she'd never planned to visit. However, in Rishikesh she hears the call of Ma Ganga, the sacred Ganges River, and accepts its enticing invitation to leave everything she knows behind. Diving into the river of life teeming around her, including meetings with lepers, wounded monkeys, swamis, stalkers, pilgrims, shopkeepers, holy cows, and more, Krulikowski steps outside her beliefs of how things "should be," trusting life and everything in it! She comes to know happiness and peace moment-by-moment. Presented in exquisite vignettes, enjoy these tales of spirit that are seemingly channeled by the sacred river.

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Mark Manson's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson:   In his tender but tough take on the self-help genre, popular blogger and accidental life coach Mark Manson makes a convincing case for caring less to achieve more.  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck offers deeply insightful-and occasionally profane-advice by cutting through the crap and offering the honest, raw truth. Manson's program for self-improvement insists that by not being positive all the time, we can accept our limitations, embrace our fears, and live a grounded, truthful, and happy life.   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Grit tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Angela Duckworth's book.   Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of Grit by Angela Duckworth includes:  Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About Angela Duckworth's Grit:   Psychologist Angela Duckworth blows the lid off of theories that suggest IQ and socioeconomic status are the sole predictors of success. Not intellectually gifted, according to her traditional, Asian-American father, Duckworth nevertheless became a MacArthur "Genius." Winning the award led her to reflect upon the qualities that got her there: perseverance and passion.   Interviewing dozens of the world's winners, Duckworth ventures into the playing fields of achievement, speaking with CEOs and coaches, and visits West Point, competitive swim teams, and even the National Spelling Bee to discover the common threads.   Pulling from history, as well as cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioral science, Grit offers tips and advice for everyone-from parents to athletes to entrepreneurs-about how getting gritty can help you to succeed.  The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In the tradition of Anna Quindlen's Good Dog. Stay., the iconic star of the Dr. Phibes films shares the heartwarming tale of his mischievous mutt. Actor Vincent Price won acclaim for his performances as a menacing villain in dozens of macabre horror films, such as House of Wax. Less well known, though, is Price's lifelong love of animals, especially his fourteen-year-old mutt, Joe. From his wife's passion for poodles to film set encounters with all types of creatures, including goats, apes, and camels, Price's life was full of furry, four-legged friends. But it was Joe who truly captured his heart. Intelligent, courageous, and devoted to his owner, Joe was a special dog with a personality all his own.   In this touching and light-hearted memoir, with a new introduction by Bill Hader and a preface by Vincent Price's daughter, Victoria, Joe gets involved in all sorts of hijinks: At one point, the actor has to defend his canine companion in court! Despite some bad habits, like stealing guests' shoes, pursuing lustful trysts with neighboring dogs, or belly flopping into the garden fishpond-crushing more than a few fish-Price loves his Joselito, whose unconditional loyalty more than makes up for his minor indiscretions. And when Price's elderly cousin who comes to stay with him is stricken with cancer, Joe never leaves her side. Price's tender and witty recollections of his time spent with Joe will bring joy to any animal lover's heart.   The Vincent Price Family Legacy will donate a portion of the proceeds from this book to the Fund for Animals.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The three most important documents in American history-expanded and explained. In the centuries since the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, as well as its Bill of the Rights, the liberties set forth within these documents have faced many challenges, including war, unrest, political debate, and legal disputes. Such trials persist today, but the initial strength of our founding papers-shining as beacons of hope and freedom to America and beyond-continues to stand the test of time.   Now, The American Reader provides a brief summary and analysis of these landmark documents: examining constitutional interpretation, specifically originalism vs. living Constitution; exploring the Declaration's "saving principles," expressed by Frederick Douglass, one of many influential leaders referenced in this concise guide; and more. Also included are noteworthy facts about the founding fathers, a detailed timeline of events, and other fascinating trivia.   At a time when our understanding of individual liberties in America is especially imperative, this essential reference puts our country's foundational beliefs into much-needed modern perspective.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The first novel in the long-running sword-and-planet series set on a Counter-Earth, where warriors rise above the chaos of bondage and brutality. Tarl Cabot has always believed himself to be a citizen of Earth. He has no inkling that his destiny is far greater than the small planet he has inhabited for the first twenty-odd years of his life. One frosty winter night in the New England woods, he finds himself transported to the planet of Gor, also known as Counter Earth, where everything is dramatically different from anything he has ever experienced. It emerges that Tarl is to be trained as a Tarnsman, one of the most honored positions in the rigid, caste-bound Gorean society. He is disciplined by the best teachers and warriors that Gor has to offer . . . but to what end?   Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire.  Tarnsman of Gor is the 1st book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Dykes, John S. (illustratore). The funniest alien in the universe lands on the galaxy's weirdest planet: Earth On the planet Crouton, kids never have to straighten their rooms or make their own beds. That's because their rooms aren't crooked, and when they need beds, they just buy them. It's a pretty neat place. But when Funny Boy-a Croutonian smart-aleck with the galaxy's best sense of humor-shoots his brother with a spitball, his parents strap him into a spaceship and blast him to Earth.Things get strange from the minute his spaceship crash-lands in the underwear factory. A planet-gobbling alien is about to attack his new home, and Funny Boy doesn't have any weapons besides a talking dog and a razor-sharp wit. But there is good news: Something about Earth's atmosphere has made Funny Boy even funnier. His job is to crack the jokes, but he needs somebody to turn the pages. So get to it! Earth won't save itself! Funny Boy Meets the Airsick Alien from Andromeda is the 1st book in Funny Boy, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Paperback. Condizione: New. So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Man's Search for Meaning tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Viktor E. Frankl's book.   Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl:   Written just after World War II, Viktor Frankl's international bestseller Man's Search for Meaning is both a heartbreaking memoir and a source of inspiration for millions of readers.   Dr. Frankl's description of his time in a string of Nazi concentration camps is a fascinating, mandatory read for anyone wanting a better understanding of the Holocaust. A highly respected psychotherapist, his ideas on human emotion, the mind, mental health, tragic optimism, and the day-to-day neuroses of common people in the modern world provide spiritual guidance as each of us searches for meaning in our own lives.   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New.