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Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence by Daniel J. Goleman
A focus on oneself, on others, and on larger trends in one’s environment are the…
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The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the...
The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, by Catherine Steiner-Adair…
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The Age of Insight: The Quest to Understand the Unconscious...
Artists and neuroscientists alike will be drawn to The Age of Insight: The Quest to…
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Smart Thinking: Three Essential Keys to Solve Problems, Innovate, and...
In Smart Thinking: Three Essential Keys to Solve Problems, Innovate, and Get Things Done, Art Markman…
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Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined by Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman, the author of Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined, is a cognitive psychologist and was…
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World Class Learners: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students by Yong...
In World Class Learners, Dr. Yong Zhao stresses the dire need of today’s schools to…
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Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for...
All teachers must deal with students who are unable to get organized, meet due dates,…
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The Brain and Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman is an expert in the area of Emotional Intelligence (EI). His book is…
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The Learning Brain by Torkel Klingberg
The Learning Brain, Memory and Brain Development in Children by Torkel Klingberg is a great…
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Make Your Brain Smarter: Increase Your Brain’s Creativity, Energy and...
Dr. Chapman establishes the critical concept of Brain Power by first and foremost defying the…
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