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What is it that separates Sherlock Holmes from his long-suffering friend and side-kick Dr John Watson? What makes Holmes such a superior detective, able to piece together clues and solve problems that seem elementary to Watson only in hindsight? And can we – most of us Watsons ourselves – ever harness a bit of Holmes's extraordinary powers of mind, not to solve crimes, but simply to improve our lives at work and home?
The answer is yes, and in Mastermind, psychologist Maria Konnikova shows us how. Using plots and passages from the wonderfully entertaining Holmes stories, she illuminates how Arthur Conan Doyle's detective embodies an ever-present mindfulness, and how this active mental disposition proves foundational to his success. Beginning with Holmes's concept of the 'brain attic' – a metaphor for the information we choose to store in the mind and how we organise our knowledge, Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Moving through principles of logic and deduction, creativity and imagination, Mastermind puts 21st century neuroscience and psychology in service of understanding Holmes's methods. With some self-awareness and a little practice, we can all employ these methods to develop better strategies, solve difficult problems and enhance our creative powers.
Writing for Holmes fans and casual readers alike, Konnikova has translated what so many of us love about the great detective into a remarkable guide to upgrading the mind.

Praise for MEET & GROW RICH «I'm a big fan of mastermind groups. I've used them for over thirty years and know the power they provide everyone in such a group. I'm delighted to see this inspiring, easy-to-follow manual. Read it and follow what it suggests.» –Jack Canfield co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and bestselling author of The Success Principles «Absolutely the best practical guide to creating, profiting, and growing your business with your own mastermind group. A must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in ANY business!» –Jim Edwards author and speaker (www.ebookfire.com) «I have been part of various mastermind groups for over twenty years that have easily made me millions. Without a doubt this book is the most advanced definitive guide to why and how any serious human should be a part of one.» –John Assaraf cofounder, OneCoach (www.onecoach.com)

Combining myth, biography, and wit, this is a highly original depiction of cutting-edge science and its profound implications, told through the scientists who are rewriting life on earth.Throughout history, the scientists’ personalities have astonished us. From Galileo to Jonas Salk, they push and stretch society’s boundaries though their great leaps of imagination and originality, providing us with everything from the wheel to rocket ships and penicillin. Today's masterminds in biotechnology promise lifespans up to 400 years, cures for cancer, and an end to pollution. But they are also capable of causing social upheavals with Frankenstein-like nightmare creations, as well as bioweapons.Award-winning writer David Ewing Duncan has written a startling narrative about science and personality, delving into stem cells, cloning, bioengineering, and genetics by telling the stories of the characters at the fulcrum of the science. He uses a unique method of tying in age-old stories and myths – from Prometheus and Eve to Faustus and Frankenstein – to ask the question: can we trust these scientists?

MLK: Nonviolent Coward or Shrewd Mastermind? is more than a book on Dr. Martin Luther King&ndash;it is a treatise on battlefield strategy from the mastermind perspective, as well as an excursion into uncharted reality. <br><br>Was Martin Luther King truly a coward? Are Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson political house Negroes demolishing Dr. King&#39;s dream by way of bootlicking and racial exploitation? Are Sharpton and Jackson pure examples of weak leaders? What was the connection between MLK and Sun Tzu? Did MLK implement Robert Greene&#39;s 48 Laws of Power? And why did Oprah Winfrey&#39;s movie, Selma, really flop at the box office? This book answers these questions and more.<br><br>For the first time in American history, although most of MLK&#39;s records are sealed until 2027, in this book, deduced truths about MLK and strategy that would otherwise never be released are revealed. This book rewrites history and places King where he should have been a long time ago&ndash;alongside Sun Tzu and the rest of the world&#39;s greatest strategists. The truths here are explosive&ndash;like the shells made for the gun that Trayvon Martin was trying to sell. <br><br>One thing is certain: after reading this book, you will never view Martin Luther King the same. Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner, either. And Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson would probably want to slap themselves. But you be the judge&ndash;read this book!