Genius Power

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a...

'A goldmine of actionable ideas and useful advice' – James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits What distinguishes the truly exceptional from the merely great? Founder of The Profile, Polina Marinova Pompliano has interviewed and studied thousands of the most successful and interesting...

A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be “disabilities,” revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths. In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling...

This instant New York Times bestselling “dynamic detective story” (The New York Times) reveals the hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between...

In this authoritative and fascinating new audiobook, Keith Sawyer, a psychologist at Washington University, tears down some of the most popular myths about creativity and erects new principles in their place. He reveals that creativity is always collaborative: even when you're alone. Sawyer's audiobook is filled with compelling stories about the inventions that changed our world.

Creativity, often romanticized as an elusive muse that graces a lucky few, is far more universal and accessible than we tend to believe. While some may picture the creative mind as the domain of eccentric geniuses, lost in thought or splattering paint in bursts of chaotic inspiration, the truth is that creativity is a fundamental human capacity—a cognitive tool available to all of us.

Discover the empowering approach to cleaning and organizing with ADHD—without hating yourself in the process. Do you feel constant guilt, shame, and frustration because no matter how hard you try, your home never stays organized? Have your attempts at following ‘traditional’ cleaning advice failed, making you believe it’s impossible because of ADHD? Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't maintain a tidy space despite your best efforts?

Leonardo da Vinci has become the symbol of Renaissance genius, but the real man was far more complicated than the legend. Born outside marriage near the small Tuscan town of Vinci, Leonardo rose from uncertain beginnings to become one of the most extraordinary minds in history. He painted some of the most famous images ever created, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, but he also left behind unfinished monuments, lost murals, unpublished anatomical studies, impossible machines, and notebooks filled with restless questions. This biography follows Leonardo through the world that made...

“All Dreams are possible because I truly believe that everyone—and I mean everyone—has the seeds of true Genius inside them.” The quote comes from super entrepreneur Peter H. Thomas. It’s something he can prove because he has lived it. Not only has he lived it, he’s also spent an entire lifetime teaching others how find the Genius within, and in that discovery also realize that they can make all their dreams true. “See it! Believe it. Embrace it. Become it! And then work as hard as you can along the way to bring it all together.” The author of four other groundbreaking books...

Power, Splendor, and Genius – Great Figures of the Baroque Era

Magnificent palaces, groundbreaking discoveries, great art, and powerful rulers—the Baroque was an era of contrasts. In this audiobook, you will encounter 19 extraordinary figures from the worlds of politics, music, art, science, philosophy, and literature who shaped their times and changed the world.

Michelangelo Buonarroti did not make beauty gently. He fought it out of marble, paint, exhaustion, anger, prayer, pride, and fear. Born in 1475 and formed in the fierce artistic world of Florence, Michelangelo rose from difficult family expectations to become one of the defining figures of the Renaissance. He carved the Pietà, the David, the Moses, and the haunting unfinished prisoners. He painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling and later returned to the same sacred space with the terrifying Last Judgement. In old age, he helped shape the architecture of Rome itself through St Peter’s ...

Drawing on 40 years of research and a treasure trove of new information, Tesla: Wizard at War provides a comprehensive view of Tesla's discoveries, which continue to influence today's military technology and diplomatic strategies. One of the world's leading Tesla experts, Marc J. Seifer, offers new insight into the brilliant scientist's particle beam weapon (aka the "Death Ray") and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures - including his links to Joseph Stalin, Vannevar Bush, General Andrew McNaughton, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 

24th Poet Laureate of the United States Ada Limón inspires us to see poetry as much more than just words—as a powerful force for healing, a call to action, and a vibrant celebration of humanity’s many voices. Ada Limón—celebrated poet laureate and 2023 MacArthur fellow—takes us on an...

A “spectacular…brilliantly and magnetically written” (Rosalie Abella, former Canadian Supreme Court justice) dual biography of two famous women whose sons would change the course of the 20th century—by award-winning historian Charlotte Gray. Born into upper-class America in the same year...

To his colleagues, Richard Feynman was not so much a genius as he was a full-blown magician: someone who “does things that nobody else could do and that seem completely unexpected.” The path he cleared for twentieth-century physics led from the making of the atomic bomb to a Nobel...

Critique of the Power of Judgment is Immanuel Kant’s work on the passage between nature and freedom. Its first movement investigates aesthetic judgment; its second examines teleological judgment. In both, Kant asks how we judge without simply applying a concept already prepared for the object. Published in 1790, the third Critique completes the project begun by theoretical and practical reason. The beautiful and the sublime reveal an experience of pleasure that is not based on private interest, although it claims communicability. Kant’s account of art, genius, and taste shows how ...

Has your mind ever been filled with such negative thoughts that you even worry about what will happen in the following minutes? People do not know that this type of behavior is generated by overthinking, which can generate many more consequences, such as anxiety and depression. In this book, learn how to master your mind to build mental toughness to focus on the present. We will teach you everything you need to know so as not to compromise your mental health and, on the contrary, improve it and have a much better emotional well-being.

What Harry Potter did for magic, Max Einstein does for kids' imaginations! Max leads a group of kid geniuses in this #1 New York Times bestseller officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. Max Einstein is not your typical genius. She ... Hacks the computer system at NYU to attend...

Why do some people succeed against all odds while others fail despite abundant resources? How do some achieve the unthinkable and never settle for less? The difference lies in the mental structures and specific patterns that dictate success or failure in any field. ‘Discover The Genius Within’ explores these critical factors, offering readers a comprehensive guide to unlocking their full potential and achieving extraordinary results. This book explains the mindset of successful people, which is characterized by resilience, determination, and an unwavering belief in their abilities. It ...

Have you ever wondered how great musicians get that way? Would you like to get more practicing done in less time and grow your talent to the highest level possible while you're at it? Berklee-degreed 35-year veteran musician/instructor Stan Munslow has culled together five powerful, proven practice strategies used by the world's top players—strategies that will power your practice sessions to amazing new heights of technique, artistry, and music mastery. They will provide you a lifetime of life smarts that will help you to get more practicing done in less time no matter what style of ...