No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the "brain attic"--Hol…
“The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason is a book that transcends time and continues to resonate with readers around the world. Originally published in 1926, his teachings are as relevant today as they were almost a century ago. Set in ancient Babylon, the book features a series of parables and anecdotes that provide practical ideas for achieving financial success.
It's no secret that human brain is marvellous thing. From the movements you rely on every day to the emotions you express, the dreams that you feel real anf the thoughts that whizz through your mind, the brain controls all. Centuries of studies have yielded many answers to its countless mysteries. We know about the synapses and neurons that make up the brain, and leading surgeons can now map so…
This is an invaluable, one-of-a-kind reference. Unlike most other books on the subject, The Atlantis Encyclopedia offers fewer theories and more facts. Although it does not set out to prove the sunken capital actually existed, The Atlantis Encyclopedia musters so much evidence on its behalf, even skeptics may conclude that there must be at least something factual behind such an enduring, indeed…
When we began compiling household tips around our kitchen table almost 25 years ago, we never dreamed we could turn our hints into a book series and help so many folks save time and money. "Hey, did you know that eggs lst longer when they're stored upside down?" turned into thousands of tips, hints, and advice to help solve problems the second they spring up and make life just a little bit easier.