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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain Jan 2012 $26 ISBN: 9780307352149 A fascinating look at how our culture undervalues introverts. “In a gentle way, you can shake the world” – Mahatma Gandhi. Based on compelling research and written is a lively readable style this book should be required reading for parents and for business managers. Quiet should provide some needed solace for introverts… Website:...
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Bugging Out Sex on Six Legs: Lessons on Life, Love and Language from the Insect World by Marlene Zuk. ISBN: 9780151013739 Price: $ 25 Date: 8/11 Biologist Marlene Zuk takes us on a fascinating tour of the world of insects, questioning our long-held assumptions about cooperation, family loyalty, the nature of personality, and teaching an old bug new tricks. Insects show us that the rules of life are not nearly as rigid as we might think....
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Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt “Engaging and enthralling, filled with a large cast of interesting characters, details of book history, and a strong, story-rich frame, this is a tale of books and their power, religion and its fears, and men and their quests. ” LJ...
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