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  Is Thought Detrimental? - Gstaad...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  "Is thought detrimental? - 15 August 1965  
  • Why does one seek pleasure? 
  • Can the mind only face facts and not thought? 
  • Why have I never said, ‘Thought is poison,’ to myself? 
  • Meeting something one doesn’t know, facing something which has no answer. 
  • Acting without knowing. 
  • What is a state of mind which is silent? 
  • Time is detrimental. 
  • Are we twisting everything to our core of pleasure?"

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  Leading Like the Swamp Fox - The...

  Kevin Dougherty, Steven D. Smith

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  A study of how Francis Marion delivered the leadership and strategy to defeat the British in the South Carolina Lowcountry campaigns. “Dougherty and Smith have produced an excellent study of Marion as a commander for history enthusiasts, their work deserves to garner equal attention from those in the business community, business schools, public sector management, and the military.”—Journal of the American RevolutionFrancis Marion is certainly the stuff of which legends are made. His nickname “The Swamp Fox,” bestowed upon him by one of his fiercest enemies, captures his wily approach to battle. The embellishment of his exploits in Parson Weems’s early biography makes separation of fact from fiction difficult, but certainly represents the awe, loyalty, and attraction he produced in those around him. His legacy is enshrined in the fact that more places in the United States have been named after him than any other soldier of the American Revolution, with the sole exception of George Washington. Even today’s U.S. Army Rangers include Marion as one of their formative heroes. Surely much about leadership can be learned from such an intriguing personality.Leading like the Swamp Fox: The Leadership Lessons of Francis Marion unlocks those lessons. Divided into three parts, the book first presents the historical background and context necessary to appreciate Marion’s situation. The main body of the book then examines Marion’s leadership across eight categories, with several vignettes demonstrating Marion’s competency. The summary then captures some conclusions about how leadership impacted the American Revolution in the South Carolina Lowcountry. An appendix provides some information about how the reader might explore those physical reminders of Marion and his exploits that exist today. Readers interested in history or leadership, or both, will all find something for them in Leading like the Swamp Fox.“Useful to students of leadership, or as an introduction to the Southern Campaign and to Marion…. [A] good treatise on leadership, and its overview of the Southern Campaign is an ideal introduction to the topic.”—Journal of Military History

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  My F**ked Up Boss - The Red...

  Sonia Williams

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  Are you working for a F**ked up Boss? How would you know? 
  Ever had one of those jobs where you feel like a mix between a stressed-out intern and a contestant on Survivor, constantly questioning your life choices and wondering if your IQ has somehow dropped since you clocked in? Yeah, welcome to life under a F**ked-Up Boss (FUB). The gift that keeps on screwing up your day. Let me save you some sleepless nights—it’s not you, it’s 100% them. And yes, crap really does float to the top. 
  The real kicker? FUBs are masters of disguise. These sneaky, narcissistic chameleons can take your dream job and flip it into an actual nightmare. Your 9-to-5 slowly morphs into a 24/7 hellscape.  
  So how do you spot one? How do you even know if you’re working for a FUB? That’s where My F**ked-Up Boss comes in. After years of research, I’ve cracked the code and identified over 100 red flags to help you figure out if you’re being played by a FUB. 
  Life’s way too short to let a FUB suck the soul out of you. Time to grab a copy of My F**ked Up Boss, dodge the BS, and take back your sanity. You’ll thank me later.

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  Summons to Berlin - Nazi Theft...

  Joanne Intrator

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  On his deathbed, Dr. Joanne Intrator's father poses two unsettling questions: 
   
   
   
  "Are you tough enough? Do they know who you are?" 
   
   
   
  Joanne soon realizes that these haunting questions relate to a center-city Berlin building at 16 Wallstrasse that the Nazis ripped away from her family in 1938. But a decade is to pass before she will fully come to grasp why her father threw down the gauntlet as he did. 
   
   
   
  Repeatedly, Joanne's restitution quest brings her into confrontation with yet another of her profound fears surrounding Germany and the Holocaust. Having to call on reserves of strength she's unsure she possesses, the author leans into her professional command of psychiatry, often overcoming flabbergasting obstacles perniciously dumped in her path. 
   
   
   
  The depth and lucidity of psychological insight threaded throughout Summons to Berlin makes it an attention-grabbing standout among books on like topics. As a listener, you'll come away delighted to know just who Dr. Joanne Intrator is. You'll also finish the book cheering for her, because in the end, she proves far more than tough enough to satisfy her father's unnerving final demands.

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  The Invention of Tomorrow - A...

  Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan...

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  A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the future  
   
  Our ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands.  
   
  Drawing on their own cutting-edge research, the authors break down the science of foresight, showing us where it comes from, how it works, and how it made our world. Journeying through biology, psychology, history, and culture, they show that thinking ahead is at the heart of human nature—even if we often get it terribly wrong. Incisive and expansive, The Invention of Tomorrow offers a fresh perspective on the human tale that shows how our species clawed its way to control the future.

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  Half of a Yellow Sun by...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Half of a Yellow Sun with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a gripping novel set against the backdrop of the Nigerian Civil War in the 1960s, when the Igbo people attempted to secede from Nigeria to found the Republic of Biafra. The novel depicts the ravages of war as seen through the eyes of a handful of mostly Igbo characters, whose personal lives become inextricably intertwined with the fate of their country. Half of a Yellow Sun won the 2007 Orange Prize for Fiction, and a film adaptation starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton was released in 2014. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the most influential Nigerian writers active today, and has published a variety of novels, short stories and nonfiction works. Her debut novel Purple Hibiscus was longlisted for the 2004 Man Booker Prize.Find out everything you need to know about Half of a Yellow Sun in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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