An investigation into the surprisingly deep correlation between mental illness and successful leadership, as seen through some of history's greatest politicians, generals, and businesspeople. "A First-Rate Madness," Nassir Ghaemi, who runs the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts University Medical Center, draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as Lincoln, Churchill, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., JFK, and others from the...

"Wish you knew exactly what to say in awkward social situations? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you want to know exactly what to say to your boss, your date, or your mother-in-law? You need to know how people work. As a human behavior investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards studies the hidden forces that drive our behavior patterns in her lab--and she's cracked the code. In Captivate she shares a wealth of valuable shortcuts, systems and behavior...

"Grey's Anatomy meets One L in this psychiatrist's funny and moving memoir about his residency at Harvard Medical School"-- Stern was a student at a state medical school before being selected to train as a psychiatry resident at one of the most prestigious programs in the country. His new classmates were high achievers from the Ivy League and other elite universities around the nation. Here he pulls back the curtain on the intense and emotionally...

Murder beyond the grave: "Stephen Small has it all -- a Ferrari, fancy house, loving wife, and three sons. But the only thing he needs right now is enough air to breathe. Kidnapped, buried in a box, and held for ransom, Stephen has forty-eight hours of oxygen. The clock is ticking..." -- Back cover. Murder in paradise: "High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, developers Jim and bonnie Hood excitedly tour Camp Nelson Lodge. They intend to buy and modernize...

"A groundbreaking, proven program for women looking to build wealth and invest with confidence According to studies, women's and men's brains process information differently-especially when it comes to money. As an experienced wealth coach and financial therapist, Barbara Huson has found that men view investing as a challenge whereas women view it as a threat. In The Rewire Response, she shows you how to conquer your fears, reset your goals, and retrain...

"A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will draw out budding architects, their first constructions built from stones, branches, and leaves; a thorough investigation of trees will reveal all kinds...

"Whole30 menus and recipes for everyday social occasions from birthday parties and baby showers, to movie night, date night, and more"-- The Whole30 program is built around lean proteins, vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats. Un-healthy foods such as sugar, alcohol, grains, and dairy are eliminated. That means no socialializing, right? How can you possibly survive happy hours, parties, and game days and still eat on the program?!? Urban wants...

Learn over 50 idioms and phrases in ASL about all facets of everyday life, plus learn how to use these expressions in complete English and ASL sentences. Examples of idioms and phrases include: actions speak louder than words, beat around the bush, disappear into thin air, good enough for, labeled as, swallow one's pride, venting out, and much more. Also includes bloopers & gag reel.

Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the crucial insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-design industry and develop your own style--all...