February Non-fiction General

Why do we, as humans, believe what we believe? How do we make sense of our history, our politics, of the world today and our place in it? How viable is modern liberal democracy in our polarising world? How do our leaders make decisions, whether it’s to alleviate poverty or to fight a global pandemic? The answers to these questions are driven by the grand narratives that dominate human thought the world over. Without us even realising it. Narratives that emanate from the human need to navigate an overwhelming and contradictory world. By making stories to frame the chaos. By storytelling itself. In The Spell, David Buckham and Robyn Wilkinson set out to make sense of how we make sense. They explore the development of Western thinking from Ancient Greece via the Enlightenment through to the modern day, in particular our ongoing wrestle with the divine and the knowable. They home in on specific stories we have come to tell along the way, from Henry VIII to Lawrence of Arabia to Tarzan. From the Irish Troubles to Vietnam to famine in Ethiopia. From Malthus to Superman to Apocalypse Now. This is a sweeping page-turning account that illustrates how the world, in all its chaotic derangement, can be made intelligible through the lens of historical storytelling. This is “The Spell” – essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how the stories we tell shape the world we live in.

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Leaders are always looking for an edge. That often sends many of them looking for the next big thing. Although leadership approaches and trendy management fads come and go, what remains the same? The qualities of a leader.Internationally-recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell touches on the process of developing the art of leadership by giving the reader practical tools and insights into developing the qualities found in great leaders.As the authority on leadership today, Maxwell shares his innovative yet timeless principles on how to effectively lead others has impacted the lives of thousands of business leaders.In The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, Maxwell expands on the qualities every leaders needs to be successful such as:Character – be a piece of the rockCharisma – the first impression can seal the dealCommunication – without it, you travel aloneCommitment – it separates doers from dreamersCompetence – if you build it, they will comeEverything rises and falls on leadership, and leadership truly develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will become the leader you want to be on the outside.The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader will show you that when you develop these qualities, people will want to follow you. When that happens, you’ll be able to tackle anything in the world.

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Brand-new tools to unlock your brain’s potential - now in paperback! This expanded edition of the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller includes chapters on A.I., nootropics, discovering your brain type, and more.For over 30 years, Jim Kwik, the world-renowned brain coach, has been the secret weapon of success for a diverse range of high achievers, including actors, athletes, CEOs, and business pioneers. In Limitless, he reveals science-based practices and field-tested tips to accelerate self-learning, communication, memory, focus, recall, and speed reading to create amazing results.In this expanded edition, you’ll find four new chapters:· How to harness A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) to boost H.I. (Human Intelligence)· The latest breakthroughs in nootropics and nutrition to enhance cognitive performance· Limitless at Work–tools to adapt and thrive, whether you’re fully remote, embracing the hybrid model, or resuming the traditional office setting· A self-assessment to crack your “brain animal” code Newly updated with transformative success stories from people who’ve used Jim’s teaching in the real world, the expanded edition of Limitless gives people the ability to accomplish more—more productivity, more transformation, more personal success, more business achievement—by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Methods and creating unstoppable Momentum. These “4 M’s” live in the pages of Limitless along with practical techniques that unlock the superpowers of your brain and change your habits.Learn how to:· FLIP YOUR MINDSET - Identify and challenge the assumptions, habits, and procrastinations that limit you and expand the boundaries of what you believe is possible.· IGNITE YOUR MOTIVATION - Uncovering what motivates you is the key that opens up limitless mental capacity. When you unleash your passions, purposes, and sources of energy, you stay focused and clear on your goals.· MASTER THE METHODS - Accelerate learning, improve memory, and enhance brain performance. Jim Kwik applies the latest neuroscience for accelerated learning so you can finish a book 3x faster through speed reading (and remember it), learn a new language in record time, and master new skills with ease.· BUILD MOMENTUM - Unstoppable momentum is the product of mindset, motivation, and methods. Jim offers new insights and tools to unlock the first 3 M’s so you can become truly limitless. Limitless Expanded Edition is the ultimate brain training book, packed with practical techniques to help you level up your mental performance and transform your life.

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