brief answers to the big questions

brief answers to the big questions

<p>The world-famous cosmologist and 1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind. Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his mischievous sense of humor. He educated millions of readers about the origins of the universe and the nature of black holes, and inspired millions more by defying a terrifying early prognosis of ALS, which originally gave him only two years to live. In later life he could communicate only by using a few facial muscles, but he continued to advance his field and serve as a revered voice on social and humanitarian issues. Hawking not only unraveled some of the universe's greatest mysteries but also believed science plays a critical role in fixing problems here on Earth.</p>

<p>Now, as we face immense challenges on our planet--including climate change, the threat of nuclear war, and the development of artificial intelligence--he turns his attention to the most urgent issues facing us. Will humanity survive? Should we colonize space? Does God exist? ​​These are just a few of the questions Hawking addresses in this wide-ranging, passionately argued final book from one of the greatest minds in history. Featuring a foreword by Eddie Redmayne, who won an Oscar playing Stephen Hawking, an introduction by Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne, and an afterword from Hawking's daughter, Lucy, Brief Answers to the Big Questions is a brilliant last message to the world.</p>

fire & blood (hbo tie-in edition)

fire & blood (hbo tie-in edition)

<p>Fire &amp; Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition)</p>

<p>1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work, the inspiration for HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon</p>

<p>“The thrill of Fire &amp; Blood is the thrill of all Martin’s fantasy work: familiar myths debunked, the whole trope table flipped.”—Entertainment Weekly</p>

<p>Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen—the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria—took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire &amp; Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.</p>

<p>What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was it so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What were Maegor the Cruel’s worst crimes? What was it like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel. Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice &amp; Fire, but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed.</p>

<p>With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire &amp; Blood is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.</p>

<p>Praise for Fire &amp; Blood</p>

<p>“A masterpiece of popular historical fiction.”—The Sunday Times</p>

<p>“The saga is a rich and dark one, full of both the title’s promised elements. . . . It’s hard not to thrill to the descriptions of dragons engaging in airborne combat, or the dilemma of whether defeated rulers should ‘bend the knee,’ ‘take the black’ and join the Night’s Watch, or simply meet an inventive and horrible end.”—The Guardian</p>

what they still don't teach you at harvard business school: selling more, managing better, and getting the job

what they still don't teach you at harvard business school: selling more, managing better, and getting the job

<p>What They Still Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School: Selling More, Managing Better, And Getting The Job</p>

<p>An advanced course in street-smart business tactics from the bestselling author of What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School.</p>

<p>The key to executive success is innovation, and if you want to keep up with today's fast-paced global economy, you'd better keep up with Mark McCormack. Now, one of America's hottest entrepeneurs teaches you how to sell more, manage better, and get the job done in the '90s.</p>

<p>What They Still Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School is a straight-talking, hard-hitting, practical guide to getting organized, moving ahead, and gaining the competitive edge. Here are a superstar businessman's powerful winning strategies for buying, selling, managing, and negotiating that will give you the advantage no matter what the situation--in even the toughest business environments.</p>

<p>- How to land your first great job--and four ways to prove your worth for a higher salary.

- Ten ways careers (and companies) get stalled--and how to get them started again.

- The five attributes of a winner: how to make the most of limited opportunities.

- The keys to corporate culture: leadership, management, and networking.

- The ten commandments of street smarts.

- The seven most dangerous people in your company

. . . and much more!</p>

<p>Mark McCormack's uniquely successful management style offers savvy advice for executives and executives-to-be on every rung of the corporate ladder. Now you no longer have to struggle to keep up with the competition--they'll be struggling to keep up with you!</p>

the whole-brain child

the whole-brain child

<p>The Whole-Brain Child</p>

<p>NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.</p>

<p>“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.</p>

<p>In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.</p>

<p>Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.</p>

<p>“[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.”—Kirkus Reviews</p>

<p>“Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.”—The Washington Post</p>

<p>“This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child. This is my new baby gift.”—Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other</p>

<p>“Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together.”—Parent to Parent</p>

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