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Drawing on cognitive psychology and other fields, Make It Stick offers techniques for becoming more productive learners, and cautions against study habits and practice routines that turn out to be counterproductive. If you want to read a lively and engaging book on the science of learning, this is a must… Make It Stick benefits greatly from its use of stories about people who have achieved mastery of complex knowledge and skills. Over the course of the book, the authors weave together stories from an array of learners―surgeons, pilots, gardeners, and school and university students―to illustrate their arguments about how successful learning takes place… This is a rich and resonant book and a pleasurable read that will leave you pondering the processes through which you, and your students, acquire new knowledge and skills. Anyone with an interest in teaching or learning will benefit from reading this book, which not only presents thoroughly grounded research but does so in an eminently readable way that is accessible even to students. Aimed primarily at students, parents, and teachers, Make It Stick also offers practical advice for learners of all ages, at all stages of life… With its credible challenge to conventional wisdom, Make It Stick does point the way forward, with a very real prospect of tangible and enduring benefits. But the authors don’t simply recite the research; they show readers how it is applied in real-life learning scenarios, with engaging stories of real people in academic, professional, and sports environments… The learning strategies proposed in this book can be implemented immediately, at no cost, and to great effect… Make It Stick will help you become a much more productive learner.

Did you know Warren Buffett, the world’s wealthiest stock investor, is quoted as saying three books have shaped his investment philosophy? Many might agree the books are as exciting as listening to Ben Stein read the 30th page of The Wall Street Journal. Instead of keeping these billion-dollar secrets hidden behind thousands of pages of financial jargon, I wrote one simple guide – Warren Buffett’s Three Favorite Books. This book is completely interactive with over 10 hours of video content that compliments each chapter.

John Lee Dumas, host of the top ranked Podcast EntrepreneurOnFire, is an undisputed authority in launching a Podcast that attracts a massive audience and income. EntrepreneurOnFire was awarded 'Best in iTunes 2013' and has generated over 12-Million downloads since launch. In Podcast Launch, John shares how he launched EntrepreneurOnFire and turned his passion into a top-ranked business Podcast that generates a SIX-FIGURE monthly income (income reports at EOFire.com/income). John shares his journey with complete transparency so you can emulate his successes and avoid his failures. By Amy Porterfield. I got this book about 2 weeks ago, and was not sure if Podcasting was the outlet I was looking for for my consulting business, but after reading this book and following the steps to a "T", I have a great platform for my business and I am exciting to start producing great content that will attract clients and followers. I am not the type to do reviews normally, but in this case I got more value from the book than the Author got from the price I paid, so I thought I would let others know about this great work in an attempt to settle.

Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. Understand the importance of context and audience Determine the appropriate type of graph for your situation Recognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your information Direct your audience's attention to the most important parts of your data Think like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualization Leverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audience. At JPMorgan Chase, she has helped improve our capabilities to explain complicated analysis to executive management and the regulators with whom we work. My team is already using the lessons Cole teaches to move people to action as they see new pearls of understanding and make a difference in the lives of others. If you are a beginner in visualization, or if you struggle to produce good charts in your everyday job with tools like Excel, Tableau, Qlik, and the like, this is a great place to start learning the core principles ." Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic understands this and has written a straightforward, accessible guide that will help anyone who communicates with data connect more effectively with their audience. ".

And You're About to Learn How to Use His Memory Strategies to Learn Faster, Be More Productive and Achieve More Success Most people never tap into 10% of their potential for memory. In Unlimited Memory, you'll learn how the world's best memory masters get themselves to concentrate at will, anytime they want. The 3 bad habits that keep you from easily remembering important information How a simple pattern of thinking can stop you from imprinting and remembering key facts, figures and ideas, and how to break this old pattern so you’ll never again be known as someone with a “bad memory” How to master your attention so you can focus and concentrate longer, even during challenging or stressful situations How to use your car to remember anything you want (like long lists or information you need to remember for your studies or personal life) without writing anything down Simple methods that allow you to nail down tough information or complex concepts quickly and easily How to combine your long-term memory (things you already know and will never forget) and short-term memory (information you want to remember right now) to create instant recall for tests, presentations and important projects The simple, invisible mental technique for remembering names without social awkwardness or anxiety How using your imagination to bring boring information to life can help you dramatically improve your attention span and recall An incredible strategy for remembering numbers (the same system Kevin used to remember Pi to 10,000 digits and beat the world memory record by 14 minutes) How to use a mental map to lock in and connect hundreds or even thousands of ideas in your long-term memory (this method will allow you to become a leading expert in your field faster than you ever dreamed possible). His work has been featured in The Oprah Magazine, Time, Forbes, Inc., The Huffington Post, ELLE, Longevity and on numerous TV and radio shows.

Using the same stunning visual format as the authors’ global bestseller, Business Model Generation, this sequel explains how to use the “Value Proposition Canvas” a practical tool to design, test, create, and manage products and services customers actually want. Value Proposition Design complements and perfectly integrates with the ”Business Model Canvas” from Business Model Generation, a tool embraced by startups and large corporations such as MasterCard, 3M, Coca Cola, GE, Fujitsu, LEGO, Colgate-Palmolive, and many more. The team behind “Value Proposition Design” is the same as for the global bestseller, Business Model Generation, composed of Dr. Alexander Osterwalder, Dr. Yves Pigneur, Alan Smith, and completed by Greg Bernarda,, and Trish Papadakos. Dr. Alexander Osterwalder and Alan Smith are co-founders of Strategyzer.com, a company specializing in tools to design, test, and manage strategies, business models and value propositions. Dr. Yves Pigneur is a professor of management and information systems at the University of Lausanne, Greg Bernarda is a consultant and certified Strategyzer coach specialized in strategy and innovation, Trish Papadakos is a renowned designer and photographer. Dr. Osterwalder invented the “Business Model Canvas,” the strategic management tool to design, test, build, and manage business models, which is used by companies like Coca Cola, GE, P&G, Mastercard, Ericsson, LEGO, or 3M. He helped create the Value Proposition Canvas with Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur, and the breakthrough design for Business Model Generation.

With a substantive new introduction on Freire's life and the remarkable impact of this book by writer and Freire confidant and authority Donaldo Macedo, this anniversary edition of Pedagogy of the Oppressed will inspire a new generation of educators, students, and general readers for years to come. "—Christian Century. "[Paulo Freire] radiates the kind of immediateness that only a philosopher engulfed by terrible reality can project. Freire remains the most important writer on popular education and surely the virtual founder of the perspective known as Critical Pedagogy. "Wherever education is explicitly involved in struggles for equity and justice, Freire's ideas and his books, especially Pedagogy of the Oppressed, will live on."

Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. He has ninety days to save his plant - or it will be closed by corporate HQ, with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a professor from student days - Jonah - to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done. It contains a serious message for all managers in industry and explains the ideas, which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC), developed by Eli Goldratt. The Economist 'Goldratt's system, in essence, forces production managers and workers alike to coordinate their work-with an underlying principle in mind: that 'bottlenecks'...are what ultimately constrain the manufacturing environment.'. Definitely a book to read...' The Hairdresser Eliyahu M. Goldratt was an internationally recognized leader in the development of new business management concepts and systems, and acted as an educator to many of the world's corporations.

This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success.

Janet Tavakoli's Wall Street memoir of decisions that reshaped financiers' lives, drove some to suicide, and changed the landscape of global finance. In her new memoir, Janet Tavakoli shines a bright light on the money-driven culture of Wall Street and Washington, and the life and death consequences of our decisions that put profit above all. "Tavakoli takes us on a scenic tour of the recent lowlights of Wall Street and Washington...demystified and rendered tragically human. She takes us on a br /isk journey from the depravity of 1980s Wall Street to the systemic recklessness that crushed the global economy.” Nomi Prins, author of All the Presidents' Bankers. “Intelligent analyst whose command of the arcane world...mixed with a br /utally honest analytical framework makes it a pleasure to read her work.” Asia Times Online. Praise for Decisions "Tavakoli takes us on a scenic tour of the recent lowlights of Wall Street and Washington...demystified and rendered tragically human. "Merrill Debauchery Only Begins This Woman's Tale... 'Neither Bill nor I believed Calvi committed suicide,' Tavakoli writes. She takes us on a brisk journey from the depravity of 1980s Wall Street to the systemic recklessness that crushed the global economy." "Intelligent analyst whose command of the arcane world...mixed with a brutally honest analytical framework makes it a pleasure to read her work." The pressures of Wall Street's low moral tone combined with personal and professional decisions reshaped people's lives, drove some to despair, and changed the landscape of global finance.

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”. Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. One of "The Hottest Spring Nonfiction Books" —The Wall Street Journal A "Leadership Book to Watch for in 2016" —The Washington Post A "Must-Read Business Book for 2016" —Forbes One of "The Year's Best Life Hacks" —Glamour "Angela Duckworth [is] the psychologist who has made 'grit' the reigning buzzword in education-policy circles...Duckworth's ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better...In this book, Duckworth, whose TED talk has been viewed more than eight million times, brings her lessons to the reading public." Angela Duckworth pulls together decades of psychological research, inspiring success stories from business and sports, and her own unique personal experience and distills it all into a set of practical strategies to make yourself and your children more motivated, more passionate, and more persistent at work and at school.”. — Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "If you have recently bumped into that word, grit , Duckworth is the reason...In education and parenting circles, her research has provided a much needed antipode to hovering , by which children are systematically deprived of the opportunity to experience setbacks, much less overcome them...What sticks with you [in Grit ] are the testimonials, collected from sources as disparate as Will Smith, William James, and Jeff Bezos's mom, that relentlessly deflate the myth of the natural." Fascinating, rigorous, and practical, Grit is destined to be a classic in the literature of success.” —Dan Heath, co-author of Made to Stick , Switch , and Decisive “Utterly captivating, inspiring and original…Once you pick up Grit , you won't be able to tear yourself away.” —Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of Presence “Enlightening… Grit teaches that life’s high peaks aren’t necessarily conquered by the naturally nimble but, rather, by those willing to endure, wait out the storm, and try again.” —Ed Viesturs, Seven-Time Climber of Mount Everest and author of No Shortcuts to the Top “I kept wanting to read this book aloud—to my child, my husband, to everyone I care about. Angela Duckworth’s Grit is a national treasure.” —Lawrence H. Summers, Former Secretary of the Treasury and President Emeritus at Harvard University “Masterful… Grit offers a truly sane perspective: that true success comes when we devote ourselves to endeavors that give us joy and purpose.” —Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive “I’m convinced there are no more important qualities in striving for excellence than those that create true grit...I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.” —Brad Stevens, Coach of the Boston Celtics “Empowering…Angela Duckworth compels attention with her idea that regular individuals who exercise self-control and perseverance can reach as high as those who are naturally talented—that your mindset is as important as your mind.”. — Soledad O’Brien, Chairman of Starfish MediaGroup and former co-anchor of CNN’s “American Morning” "Engaging...With strong appeal for readers of Daniel H. Pink, Malcolm Gladwell, and Susan Cain, this is a must-have." Grit will inspire everyone who reads it to stick to something hard that they have a passion for.”. — Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy “A combination of rich science, compelling stories, crisp graceful prose, and appealingly personal examples…Without a doubt, this is the most transformative, eye-opening book I’ve read this year.” —Sonja Lyubomirsky, Professor, University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness “Incredibly important…There is deeply embodied grit, which is born of love, purpose, truth to one's core under ferocious heat, and a relentless passion for what can only be revealed on the razor’s edge; and there is the cool, patient, disciplined cultivation and study of resilience that can teach us all how to get there. ” —Robert D. Putnam, Professor of Public Policy at Harvard and author of Bowling Alone and Our Kids “This book gets into your head, which is where it belongs…For educators who want our kids to succeed, this is an indispensable read.” —Joel Klein, former Chancellor, New York City public schools "[Blends] anecdote and science, statistic and yarn...Not your grandpa's self-help book, but Duckworth's text is oddly encouraging, exhorting us to do better by trying harder, and a pleasure to read." Angela Duckworth shares the stories, the science, and the positivity behind sustained success…A must-read.” —Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and President of the International Positive Psychology Association "A fascinating tour of the psychological research on success...A great service of Ms. Duckworth's book is her down-to-earth definition of passion.

So says Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, a business book that is so uniquely useful, so raw and entertaining, it reads like the brainchild of Steve Jobs and Chris Rock. Whether you're just starting out or have been at this for years, Mike's "get real" approach to business is a much-needed swift kick in the pants. "Disarmingly funny, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur tells it like it is and yet never gives up on the little guy. "The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is a great, insightful read loaded with ingenuity, humor, and heart. -- Cameron Johnson , Entrepeneur, Oprah's The Big Give Contestent and Author of You Call The Shots. -- Fraser Doherty , 19 Year Old Founder & Managing Director of $1M+ company, SuperJam. The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur shows you how to get off the pot by using what you have to make your business a success!" First, it is written by a successful serial entrepreneur who has built multi-million dollar businesses and walked the talk. The founder of three multimillion-dollar companies, including Obsidian Launch, a company that partners with first-time entrepreneurs to grow their concepts into industry leaders, Mike Michalowicz knows what it really takes to spin your great idea into pure gold. Whether you're just starting out or have been at this for years, Mike's "get real" approach to business is a much-needed swift kick in the pants.

Offering invaluable insights for parents, educators, and students, Wade situates hookup culture within the history of sexuality, the evolution of higher education, and the unfinished feminist revolution. Lisa Wade spent years observing hookup culture on college campuses across the United States and analyzing all the good data available. The result is the best book about sex on campus, bar none.”. - Eric Klinenberg, author of Going Solo and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Modern Romance. In its pages, you will find incredible insights tying together the history of college campuses, human brain development, and cultural shifts on gender norms to explain how young people conduct their sexual relationships. “Lisa Wade pulls back the curtain on campus culture and reveals the tableau of racial, class, and gender inequality on which the not-really-so-pervasive phenomenon of student hookups is playing out. If you want to understand what is happening on campus today, this book is not only excellent; it’s necessary.”. - Michael Kimmel, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University and author of Guyland.

日本とアメリカは、例えて言えばアップルとオレンジのようなものです。このふたつは美味しい果物という点では同じでも、一皮むくとその下にまったく違う果肉が現れます。あまり知られていない両国の違い、甘くもあり酸っぱくもあるそうした違いをキンドル本として一冊にまとめました。. この本は４部構成になっています。第一部では日本の強みを紹介し、第２部では逆に日本の課題を確認します。第３部でアメリカ社会との違いについて考え、第４部ではアメリカのサラリーマン事情を眺めます。それではまず世界と較べた日本の強みから始めましょう。. 目次. はじめに. 第１部 日本の強み. 安全. 美食. 文化. 観光立国への道. 第２部 日本の課題. 本音で生きる. 教育に投資する. 年功序列をやめる. 現役労働者を増やす. 英語で英語を教える. 第３部 アメリカ社会との違い. 政府の大きさ. 幸福度. 上下関係. 二重国籍. 第４部 サラリーマン事情. ３６０度評価. 人の採用. 会社との関係. 労働時間. レイオフ. 確定申告. 年金. おわりに. 著者ブログ.