![]() ![]() The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. ![]() Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. They're also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can't see. ![]() Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. He discovered that in most fields-especially those that are complex and unpredictable-generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. But a closer look at research on the world's top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule.ĭavid Epstein examined the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. If you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up to the people who got a head start. Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These early steps reinforce the need not only for research on stem cell technologies, but also for additional research into complementary technologies of assisted reproduction in carnivores, so the widest array of research and clinical benefits can be realized. Testis xenografting has been used to produce sperm from pre-pubertal testis tissue from both cats and ferrets. ![]() Recently, our laboratory has successfully performed spermatogonial stem cell transplantation in the dog, with a recipient dog producing sperm of donor genetic origin. These techniques might therefore have application to the conservation of endangered species of carnivores, as well as to biomedical research. Techniques such as spermatogonial stem cell transplantation and testis xenografting offer new approaches to propagate genetically valuable individual males, even if they should die before producing sperm. For example, development of lines of embryonic stem cells in cats and dogs would allow for the generation of transgenic animal models, which could be used to advance both veterinary and human health. New reproductive technologies based on stem cells offer several potential benefits to carnivore species. ![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. 1 Review Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified Batman and Robin hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile to face an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange, and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious Domino Killer. (Apr.)Ĭopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. When combined with Quitely, it nearly reaches the heights of the duo's previous All-Star Superman. In this largely self-contained episode, Morrison expertly retools DC's old superhero machinery. Morrison's scripts use this dark material effectively, and the art-first by Quitely, then by a team of three-is dazzling. Unfortunately, the Red Hood's violent tactics bring reprisals in the form of the Flamingo, an incredibly vicious South American assassin who enjoys skinning and eating the faces of beautiful young women. ![]() ![]() Dick's successor as Robin, Jason Todd, now calls himself the Red Hood and believes that the way to reduce crime is to kill criminals as dramatically as possible. ![]() ![]() Partnered with bratty, impatient 10-year-old Damian (son of the original Wayne), he wants to modernize Batman's equipment but maintain his high principles. Dick Grayson, the original Robin, has established a separate crime-fighting identity as Nightwing, but now has donned the iconic cape and mask of Batman. (W) Grant Morrison (A) Frank Quitely, Philip Tan, Jonathan Glapion (CA) Frank Quitely Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by FRANK QUITELY, PHILIP TAN and. Following Bruce Wayne's reported demise, this Grand Guignol miniseries shows the competition to fill his role. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Phaedo presented here are taken from Hackett Publishing Companys epoch- making. Everything is done, in short, to take Socrates from that dry 101 text to our own neighborhood. The translations of Platos Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the final scene of. Naxos even provides an original soundtrack, haunting and meditative, to bridge the awkward transitions in the action. ![]() They give us the feel of what it must have been like in the jail that strange day 2,500 years ago when Athens put their most thoughtful citizen to death because he troubled their sleep. The performance of Bruce Alexander, Jamie Glover, and company brings all the graceful resignation and patient humor of the 72-year-old man to new life, as only seasoned actors can. Socrates's defense of his life and, ironically, of his death, possesses a stunning immediacy: It is colloquial yet faithful, contemporary yet ancient, poignant yet timeless. Most of us remember THE APOLOGY as one of those dry Philosophy 101 texts we struggled to finish, but Tom Griffith's new translation in this Naxos production is far from dry. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s about finding your tempo and being present in the moment. He shares his thoughts on how in a world of speedoholics, we should be connecting with our inner tortoise so that we can live our lives and be present for our family.Ĭarl wants us to know that being slow isn’t just about taking forever to do something. ![]() In a time when life is so fast, that’s easier said than done. On today’s episode, we have the very inspirational Carl Honoré, who talks about exactly that.Īuthor of four books, a two-time TED speaker, broadcaster, journalist, and voice of the Slow Movement, Carl has delivered his insight on the benefits of being slow to millions across the globe.Ī free-range child of the 80’s, Carl had a slow childhood, and tries hard to give that same upbringing to his two kids. ![]() What if we stopped trying to fill up that time, slowed down, and just experienced being in the moment? Maybe we’re all moving a little too fast? As fathers, especially ambitious entrepreneurial dads, it’s easy to put speed into your family life having a workaholic approach to parenting. Whether it’s refraining from opening my phone, making a to-do list, or sending off an email, I’d really prefer a moment to sit on the couch, or snuggle with my kids and listen to a children’s audiobook. Lately I’ve been wanting to wake up and have the first 10 minutes of my day to be full of nothing. Carl Honoré, voice of the global Slow Movement ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In his time, Mukerji was a groundbreaking figure, a dashing, eloquent, astute observer of both the country of his birth and his adopted home. Gay-Neck was written by Dhan Gopal Mukerji, the first writer and scholar from the subcontinent to find success in America. The book offers lessons of perseverance and sacrifice with the exotic detail of Rudyard Kipling, but without his colonial baggage. In 1927, the Association for Library Service to Children gave Gay-Neck the Newbery Medal, its highest award for children’s literature. They went on with the business of their life as if the slaughtering of men by their brothers were as negligible as the clouds that covered the sky. Even there, in that very heart of pounding and shooting, where houses fell as birds’ nests in tempests, rats ran from hole to hole, mice stole cheese, and spiders spun webs to catch flies. ![]() ![]() ![]() To this day, they’re my favorite thing to draw. Maybe it’s that the characters aren’t restrained by human conventions. There’s something about anthropomorphic animals that is very appealing. When I was a kid I would make my own little, handmade books, and they always had animal characters. My favorite books as a young kid were his Busytown books-I would pour over their details for hours. Another inspiration for drawing animals was Richard Scarry. Growing up we always had pets: cats, parakeets, gerbils, hamsters and fish to name a few (now I just have one orange cat). ![]() Stephanie Graegin: I’ve always loved drawing animals, ever since I could hold a crayon I’ve been drawing them. I saw your work before and I just knew it was perfect, mainly because you draw the cutest animals ever. Kallie George: I felt so lucky when I found out you were going to be the illustrator on this series. Kallie George Interviews Stephanie Graegin ![]() ![]() Here’s a lovely chance to listen in on author Kallie George and illustrator Stephanie Graegin as they discuss their individual inspirations, processes, and favorite characters from the delightful series Heartwood Hotel. The Children’s Book Review | July 4, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The text is all in the form of letters-from Mortimer to his teacher describing the progress of his plant, from Mortimer's mother to Mr. The boy's parents begin to worry, but the protagonist is delighted with his clever plant. His quiet, boring, well-ordered household, complete with well-mannered cat and prize-winning Chihuahua, is totally disrupted: the plant starts to grow tentacles and to eat meat (the dog disappears) and perform all sorts of amazing feats. Throughout the summer, Plantzilla continues to grow and Mortimer continues to love and nurture it. delightfully quirky."-The Horn Book Guide -, Kindergarten-Grade 3-At the end of the school year, Mortimer takes a plant home from his third-grade classroom. "Nolen delivers another picture book with a far-out premise and plenty of heart." -Publishers Weekly "A terrific story about caring and friendship."-The MetroWest Daily News "Witty and clever. ![]() ![]() It would make a wonderful present for children who’ve lost a loved one, or someone of any age who’s suffered a loss, both recently and long ago. This is the best picture book about complicated grief I’ve ever read, and one of the best books about it on the subject, period. ![]() ![]() I love the artwork of Oliver Jeffers, with lots of contemplative space and lovely watercolors and slightly elongated depictions of people. And I like the reciprocity of support suggested here: Grandpas help kids, kids help adults. Will kids get it? Oh, I think so, with some talk with adults (which is in a way one of the very things the book is about, reading and talking together with kids), to help them make sense of the unspeakable things we all face from time to time. So this is a metaphor or analogy for the grieving life, and a lovely simple and sweet one. One day she meets a young girl, though, who helps her remove that heart from the bottle. This doesn't make her life easier finally, as one might imagine. Her grandpa is gone, and since she feels like she can't risk too much strain on her heart again, the girl grows up solitary, putting her heart in a bottle which she wears tied to a string around her neck. ![]() Yes, it's that subtle, the chair is just empty, no explanation, really. A little girl likes to read with her grandfather as he sits in his rocking chair, and then one day she faces an empty chair. ![]() ![]() Piotr Kowalski's art is uncomplicated in its brilliance - But Why ThoĪbout the Author ALES KOT is a writer, director and producer with primary focus on film, comics, television and video games. Midwest Book Review Tragic but fascinating. A masterpiece for those who enjoy dark fantasy and horror both visual and mental - Aurealis As violent and merciless as the game it's based on, Bloodborne: A Song of Crows is highly recommended to both video game and horror connoisseurs. Like the games before it, A Song of Crows teases its narrative over repeated reads and hidden imagery. Follow the quest of Eileen as she looks to uncover the truth of the city, and her most inner turmoil. Blood and death pervade Yharnam and those who travel in its wake. ![]() On the hunt for the Hunter, Eileen struggles with her own sanity and the disturbing change that a glimpse beyond reality brings. Meanwhile the bodies mount, reality shakes, and strange things are amiss in Byrgenwerth. Poisoned and overcome with beastly senses, he prowls Yharnam causing misery and havoc. ![]() ![]() About the Book "Collects Bloodborne #9-12: A song of crows"-Back cover.īook Synopsis Discover the twisted story of Eileen the Crow in the continuing comic series spinning out of Fromsoftware/Hidetaka Miyazaki's critically-acclaimed Bloodborne videogame! The City of Yharnam is buried in snow. ![]() |