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Have you ever wanted to learn a language or pick up an instrument, only to become too daunted by the task at hand? Expert performance guru Anders Ericsson has made a career of studying chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens. Peak condenses three decades of original research to introduce an incredibly powerful approach to learning that is fundamentally different from the way people traditionally think about acquiring a skill.

Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows meets Kristin Cashore's Graceling, with a dash of Winter is Coming, in this showstopping debut YA fantasy! “A can’t miss debut from an exciting new talent.” –Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Slayer The Age of Darkness approaches. Five...

El mayor experto mundial en rendimiento y desarrollo de habilidades, Anders Ericsson, nos enseña los secretos para conseguir ser el mejor en lo que nos propongamos.

Mozart wasn’t born with perfect pitch. Most athletes are not born with any natural advantage. Three world-class chess players were sisters, whose success was planned by their parents before they were even born. Anders Ericsson has spent thirty years studying The Special Ones, the geniuses...

Six of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in Katy Rose Pool's second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series--As the Shadow Rises. The Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead. In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There...

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Anders Ericsson has made a career studying chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens. Peak distills three decades of myth-shattering research into a powerful learning strategy that is fundamentally different from the way people traditionally think about acquiring new abilities. Whether you want to stand out at work, improve your athletic or musical performance, or help your child achieve academic goals, Ericsson’s revolutionary methods will show you how to improve at almost any skill that matters to you.

People often wonder about the Osage tribe, who they were, where they came from, and what happened to them. Unless you are a student of Indian history or Missouri history, you may not be able to answer any of these questions. In simple descriptive terms the author will answer these questions, and many more. In the historical era, the European explorers paved the way for wave after wave of invading numbers seeking adventure, freedom, domination, and riches.

Join Rev. Arthur Jones, and Forrest Pool, COO with St. Andrew in Plano, Texas as they unlock the mysteries of one of C.S. Lewis's most interesting and significant works, The Great Divorce.

No matter how #blessed you are, sometimes life can feel downright overwhelming. Whether it's a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or even a global pandemic, you may need a little extra help managing the difficult emotions that can arise when things are not going so great. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a proven-effective and evidence-based treatment that can help you find balance and improve your ability to handle adversity without losing control and acting destructively.

Do you ever feel trapped in a culture of comparison, cancellation, and us-against-them thinking? Have you struggled with mental health issues such as anger, anxiety, or depression? Do you feel like you'll never be attractive enough, smart enough, or successful enough? In our modern world of...

A groundbreaking framework for delivering the world's most effective therapy—personalized to each client. If you are a therapist who treats clients with mood disorders, you know that effective treatment isn't one-size-fits-all. Some clients may be struggling with trauma or difficult life...

The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading explores all things gardening, homesteading, and organic gardening. Your Hosts, David Pool & Aaron Barnhill, will dive into pollinators, practical fundamentals, tips for success, and more. David Pool has over 20 years in the green industry and helps people daily solving all types of gardening, landscape, lawn, and homestead issues.Aaron Barnhill is a seasoned cook and resident "newer" gardener, bringing up all the questions that David is used to and challenging him to learn even more with things he doesn't know. Join us on this adventure of all ...

She sat on the dock, part of the large fishing net laid across her lap. As she mended the many breaks in the netting, she fumed. “Girls are to tend to a man’s needs, Joule!” her father had chastised her just before casting off. “You’re seventeen! You need to learn to tend house, cook and clean, girl. Tend the garden. Raise his children. That’s how to find a proper suitor who will care for you.” She wanted to be allowed to be a working part of the village. Not just some girl who needed to be taken care of! Her momma was not quite as adamant, but still cautioned her to keep her ...

“Help! I’m stucked!” Okay. Not the best way to get shaken out of a deep sleep, but the little girl sounds terrified! Then again, I’m not sure I heard that. Felt more like it just popped up in my head. Maybe I just dreamed it, right? Nope. Now I have to get out from under these warm quilts, get dressed, and see if this little girl, who sounds like she’s only… like… two? I need to see if I can find her mommy, get her unstucked, and then get some sleep! Worse? I’m here at my memaw’s house way up in the woods. Yeah, my grandmother. A place I’ve been forbidden to come to all ...

In the jaw-dropping conclusion to the Age of Darkness trilogy, hearts will shatter, cities will fall, and a god will rise. "A successful ending to a brilliant trilogy about human hope and connection." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review and Best Book of the Month "Solidifies Katy Rose Pool's...

Cursebreaker Marlow Briggs must deal with the aftermath of her fake romance with one of the most powerful nobles in the illustrious—and deadly—Evergarden society, all while uncovering the mystery behind her mother's disappearance. The city of Caraza sits poised on the edge of chaos—and...

Letters to My Daughter is a heartfelt exploration of self-discovery, motherhood, and the power of love. Through a series of intimate letters to her daughter, the author delves into the complexities of navigating womanhood, parenting girls, and embracing self-love in a world filled with societal pressures and expectations. From the poignant prologue to the emotional afterword, this book is raw and honest, inviting listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.

In Garden of the Cursed, a romantic, enemies-to-lovers fantasy mystery, cursebreaker Marlow Briggs reluctantly pretends to be in love with a powerful noble to gain entry into an illustrious—and deadly—society that holds clues to her mother's disappearance. This edge-of-your-seat novel is...

Alden Dawnsbreak, a Paladin, finds himself thrust back in time—to a time before Lutria’s fall, a time when legends walked its streets. With his father’s scepter, and the dark powers it offers, Alden must level his new class and save his city. Treacherous nobles, hidden agendas, and monstrous malevolent spirits stand in his way.