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  Think Before You Think -...

  Adrian Owen

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  A pioneering researcher unveils the neuroscience of executive function: How it works and what we can (and can’t) do to improve it. 
   
  From the muddle of brain fog that leaves you searching for keys already in your hand to the challenges posed by conditions like ADHD, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s, deficits in executive function are everywhere. Everyone agrees that executive function is essential for solving problems, planning for the future, and leading effective, meaningful lives―yet few can agree on what it actually is, or how to improve it. In Think Before You Think, internationally renowned neuroscientist Adrian Owen draws on cutting-edge research and a vast original dataset to finally demystify what executive function is, how it shapes our behavior, and what truly does―and doesn’t―help sharpen it. As practical as it is profound, Think Before You Think reveals our cognitive strengths, our limitations, and the extraordinary potential we all possess.

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  History of the Netherlands -...

  Kelly Mass

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  This book consists of two titles, which are real even in the history of the Netherlands: 
  Battle of Waterloo - The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, near the village of Waterloo in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands (present-day Belgium), was a decisive conflict that ended the Napoleonic Wars. The battle pitted the French army, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against two powerful forces from the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led coalition under the command of the Duke of Wellington, which included troops from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau. The other force was a larger Prussian army commanded by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. Together, these forces effectively crushed Napoleon's ambitions and marked the final chapter in his reign. The battle was also known as the Battle of Mont Saint-Jean (to the French) or La Belle Alliance (to the Prussians). 
  Tulip Mania - Tulip Mania, often considered the first recorded speculative bubble in history, took place during the Dutch Golden Age in the early 17th century. This period saw some tulip bulbs, which had been newly introduced to Europe, achieve extraordinary prices. The peak of the tulip market occurred in 1634, with prices reaching unbelievable levels before plummeting drastically in February 1637. This event is frequently cited as an early example of an asset bubble, where the prices of goods diverged dramatically from their intrinsic value. The tulip mania of the 1630s remains one of the most notable cases of speculative fever in financial history.

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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Sophia Loren

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  Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone (born on September 20, 1934), known professionally as Sophia Loren, was an Italian actress considered one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Her career spanned over 70 years, highlighted by her performance in the 1960 film, Two Women, which earned her a Best Actress Oscar. Loren has also received five special Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and an Honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievements. The following is a recording from 1958 when Loren was 23-years-old.

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  The Mind Body Way - The Embodied...

  Courtney Amo, Dr. Julie Beaulac,...

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  Are you spending your energy wisely, or are you teetering on the brink of exhaustion? Whether you're an executive, an entrepreneur, or a community organizer, embodiment can help you find meaningful success in life and leadership. In The Mind-Body Way, wellness and leadership experts Courtney Amo, Dr. Julie Beaulac, and Casey Berglund use their decades of experience to reveal how tapping into the intuitive wisdom of your body makes you a better, happier leader—no matter the unique challenges of your everyday. 
  With a step-by-step approach founded on six pillars of embodiment, The Mind-Body Way teaches you how to be a more resilient, connected, and purpose-driven leader by deepening your relationship with your body and heeding its wisdom. Through meaningful stories and accessible exercises, this practical guide will teach you how to interpret your body’s signals and use that knowledge to curb self-doubt and become a stronger, more agile leader in this increasingly complex world. 
  Discover a new way of leading that is powerful, connected, and aligned with purpose, a way that heals you and invigorates you to move through massive change—all while inspiring and empowering others.

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  Secrets of Dynamic Communication...

  Ken Davis

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  What's the best way to make a speech or presentation go smoothly? A person’s voice has more power than they realize. 
  Professional speaker and author Ken Davis is frequently hired by individuals and companies around the world to bring his humor and expertise to others in the speaking field, and now he’s bringing those concepts to the wider community as well. Whether you are one who speaks only on rare occasions or you find yourself addressing an audience every day, this book will be an invaluable tool. 
  Beneficial to the experienced pro as well as the new beginner, this practical and effective handbook will help you deliver powerful presentations of all kinds. It takes the listener through the process of selecting and developing a theme, giving it focus, fleshing it out, and communicating well with the audience. The first half is devoted to preparation, the second to delivery. 
  In Secrets of Dynamic Communication, Davis provides you with speaking tips such as:Multiple methods for improving your speechesIdeas for preparing for presentationsGuidelines and examples on how to involve humorOutlines and templates for creating titles that draw interest 
  This guide does not have abstract theories, only step-by-step help in preparing and delivering speeches that get results. You’ll soon develop the dynamic speaking skills associated with the very best in the field. 
   

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  How to Listen - An Ancient Guide...

  Plutarch, Jeffrey Beneker

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  A lively new translation of Plutarch’s charming and timeless essay on how to be a good listener—and why listening is essential to learning and living well
   
  Listening is a skill—even an art—and it’s essential to learning and to life. Indeed, as Plutarch writes in How to Listen, “listening well is the foundation for living well.” In this volume, Jeffrey Beneker presents a vivid and accessible new translation of Plutarch’s classic essay about how to become a skilled listener, complete with an inviting introduction and the original Greek on facing pages.
   
  Plutarch is most famous as the author of Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of Greek and Roman statesmen. But he was also an expert on teaching and learning and How to Listen is arguably one of his best pedagogical works. A proponent of active listening well before its time, Plutarch explains the skills we need—and the obstacles and distractions we must overcome—to become effective listeners. Good listening requires, above all, an acknowledgement of our own ignorance in certain subjects and a commitment to gaining knowledge. We must set aside pride and envy so we can respect the expertise of others. We must also train ourselves to see through style and focus on substance, to discriminate between weak and strong arguments, and to criticize ideas fairly and accurately.
   
  Filled with shrewd insights and advice, How to Listen shows how to cultivate a skill that everyone who wants to learn and live well must master.

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