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Leadership is a set of abilities with which a lucky few are born. They're the natural relationship builders, master negotiators and persuaders, and agile and strategic thinkers. The good news for the rest of us is that those abilities can be developed. In The Leader's Brain, Wharton Neuroscience Initiative director Michael Platt explains how.
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Adrenaline is a powerful hormone whose effects have been virtually ignored by the medical community. Platt explains how this hormone might be a major underlying cause of many conditions currently considered incurable, and presents a natural protocol for rapidly reducing excess adrenaline.
At Nine years Old, Michael C. Platt's young life changed dramatically when he learned he had a disability ... it also happens to be when he fell in love with baking. In his debut cookbook, Michael tells his incredible story of discovering baking to help manage epileptic seizures. Featured on season 4 of "Food Baking Championship" on Food Network, Michael has become one of the premier teen bakers in the country and turned his passion for dishing out delectable sweets into a business and charity. In the book, Michael's big heart is on full display as he shares the inspiration behind his advocacy to end food insecurity and tips for how anyone can do their part to ensure people have access to food in their communities. Michaels Desserts is a fun and accessible cookbook, perfect for kids learning how to bake or anyone who wants to discover exciting and delicious new dessert recipes. Book jacket.
Fascinating insights into the hedge fund traders who consistently outperform the markets, in their own words From bestselling author, investment expert, and Wall Street theoretician Jack Schwager comes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of hedge funds, from fifteen traders who've consistently beaten the markets. Exploring what makes a great trader a great trader, Hedge Fund Market Wizards breaks new ground, giving readers rare insight into the trading philosophy and successful methods employed by some of the most profitable individuals in the hedge fund business. Presents exclusive interviews with fifteen of the most successful hedge fund traders and what they've learned over the course o...
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How human language evolved from the need for social communication The origins of human language remain hotly debated. Despite growing appreciation of cognitive and neural continuity between humans and other animals, an evolutionary account of human language—in its modern form—remains as elusive as ever. The Social Origins of Language provides a novel perspective on this question and charts a new path toward its resolution. In the lead essay, Robert Seyfarth and Dorothy Cheney draw on their decades-long pioneering research on monkeys and baboons in the wild to show how primates use vocalizations to modulate social dynamics. They argue that key elements of human language emerged from the n...
This book reveals how 'marginal' aspects of Graeco-Roman art play a fundamental role in shaping and interrogating ancient and modern visual culture.
Meet kids - just like you - whose small acts of kindness are changing the lives of others. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here... with you. Features a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school.