Grit Science

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a...

A montage of his life flickered before my eyes. I felt every joy, heartbreak, triumph, and defeat. And then there was nothing but terror.... For years, powerful empath Vesper Tallinn has kept herself isolated from the rest of the world. Because of her ability to manipulate emotions, she has the tendency to draw dangerous people to her. She can count the number of people she trusts on one hand, because in her experience, it's altogether safer to be alone. Not only that, but keeping her head down keeps her off the radar of the Remnant Gods.

Having finally completed the trials to join the Roaring Mountain, Casey has earned the support of the clan and access to their considerable resources. Both Maude and Magnus are backing him completely, encouraging Casey to do everything he can to be ready for the next challenge that comes along. At his back, he has two true friends. Einar Riggsson, the first drengr that Casey met in this world, and Vibeke Ylvasdottir, a fierce warrioress who has already proved a staunch ally through bloody conflict.

The land rush is over. With just a few open stakes remaining two years after the System’s arrival on Earth, the incoming alien groups turn on each other in a cutthroat struggle for dominance. These conflicts are ripe opportunities for bold adventurers and bounty hunter Hal Mason isn’t one to miss his chance. When a trade dispute between two powerful Galactic factions escalates into open warfare, Mason plunges headfirst into the fray.

Award-winning social psychologist Mary Murphy offers a groundbreaking reconsideration of individual and team success—showing how to create and sustain a growth mindset in any organization’s culture. Carol Dweck’s multi-million-copy bestseller Mindset transformed our view of individual...

Eine einstige Verbündete trachtet ihm nach dem Leben. Obendrein wird er von einem alten Feind zu einem aberwitzigen Auftrag erpresst: Er soll einen lebenden Drachen stehlen. Und als wäre das noch nicht genug, betritt ein Gegner die Bühne, so mächtig und skrupellos wie keiner zuvor. Ard und seine Freunde müssen all ihren Wagemut, ihr Geschick und ihre Intelligenz zusammennehmen und ein letztes Mal in den Kampf ziehen – einen Kampf, bei dem nichts Geringeres auf dem Spiel steht als Raum, Zeit und die Realität selbst.

What’s a girl to do if she’s dumped by her husband in her 60s? How about writing a book documenting her journey and collecting role models of inspirational women from their 60s through their 90s? The humorous yet educational memoir of a therapist’s journey and the experiences of her inspiring interviewees - women who’ve been through grief, depression, caregiving, widowhood, retirement, empty-nesting, and physical challenges - Girls’ Guide to Aging with Grit and Gusto is a road map for women who want to thrive (whatever their age or circumstances) as they grow older.

Maddie Graves-Winters has settled into married life with her husband, Nick, and is looking toward the future. When an invitation to a special retreat, strictly for psychics, lands in her lap, she decides it’s time for a leap of faith. As the owner of Casper Creek, a cosplay Western town in Kentucky, Hannah Hickok is in a precarious position. A recent incident involving the death of a tourist - and a member of her own coven - has Hannah struggling. That’s why she agrees to host a bunch of psychics in her town.

Der Preis des Überlebens – Ardor Benn hat die Zivilisation vor der sicheren Auslöschung bewahrt. Sein Kampf um die Einheit des Reiches führt den Meister von List und Tücke und seine Freunde in die geheimsten Winkel der Welt, auf die wilde Dracheninsel Pekal, bis auf den Grund des Meeres und auf die Spur einer verloren geglaubten Liebe. Erneut muss Ardor Benn unter Beweis stellen, dass er sich auch in den aussichtslosesten Momenten auf seinen legendären Verstand verlassen kann.

Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Baltimore - at one time these were among the 20 most populous and important cities in the US. They helped build our national economy through much of the 20th century but have since struggled due to deindustrialization. As a result of their shared past, this group of former industrial powerhouse cities shares unique structural and cultural traits that make them fertile ground upon which to build a startup-driven resurgence; an outcome that would yield nationwide economic, social, and well-being benefits.

This comparative case study utilized oral histories to illuminate the life stories of three Black men who navigated their way through trauma. The goal of the study was to better understand how they navigated education and life experiences to eventually earn doctoral degrees. The findings affirm and illuminate that despite their academic success, they suffer from residual unresolved emotional scars due to unhealed trauma.