| Description |
x, 452 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Physical Medium |
large print rda |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [431]-447). |
| Contents |
The Roseto mystery -- The Matthew effect (Matthew 25:29) -- The 10,000 hour rule (Hamburg) -- The trouble with geniuses & IQ -- The lessons of Joe Flom -- Harlan, Kentucky -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes -- Rice paddies and math tests -- Marita's bargain (KIPP) -- A Jamaican story. |
| Summary |
The best-selling author of Blink identifies the qualities of successful people, posing theories about the cultural, family, and idiosyncratic factors that shape high achievers, in a resource that covers such topics as the secrets of software billionaires, why certain cultures are associated with better academic performance, and why the Beatles earned their fame. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 7.8 13.0 164990. |
| Audience |
Adult |
| Subject |
Successful people.
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Success.
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Large type books.
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| Genre |
Large type books.
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| ISBN |
9780316024976 (lg. print) |
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031602497X (lg. print) |
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