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James E. Ryan

New York Times Bestseller“What, What? is a welcome—and joyful—reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely.” —Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life?Based on the wildly popular commencement address, the art of asking (and answering) good questions by the former Dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and ...

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James E. Ryan

The organization of Shakespeare's plays has challenged, even baffled audiences and critics since the 17th century. Cymbeline has been dismissed as "incoherent." Hamlet "is of no clear shape." And Antony and Cleopatra "bewilders the mind."These judgments result from an incomplete understanding of Shakespeare's constructive practice. It is not the narrative arc alone that organizes the plays but a complex structure of interwoven narrative and thematic actio...

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Robert James Ryan

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The Elven Boots Trilogy

“I have waited a thousand years for this moment. I have loved you and waited for you every second of every day.”Fragments of Silk is a tale a thousand years in the making. It is a story of good and evil, forgiveness and redemption as two worlds unite. Ria, the enigmatic fairy queen of Skye legend, has waited a thousand years for the last of her line to come and, through love, release her from the half-life to which others had condemned her. Alfur,...

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Ryan James

Unmask the savagery behind Carl Panzram with this morbidly fascinating true crime story.Providing a chilling glimpse into the twisted psychology of the infamous serial killer Carl Panzram, this disturbing true crime book offers readers an unparalleled look at what makes a murderer. Expertly recounting Panzram's gruesome killing spree and the cruel ideas that drove his grisly murders, this story sheds light on his tragic upbringing and adolescence, his frequent clas...

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Ryan James

Peer into the psychopathic mind of the female serial killer who stalked the highways of America.Retracing the chilling real-life story of the cold-blooded murderer who prowled the night in search of her victims, this riveting true crime novel explores the story of Aileen Wuornos, the infamous Damsel of Death. Equal parts tragic and disturbing, this book will take you on a journey to discover Aileen's traumatic upbringing, her fractured adolescence, and the terrifyi...

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James E. Ryan

A transformational guide to the seven essential questions that will sharpen your judgment, deepen your integrity, and change the way you lead, at every level and in every arena, by the New York Times bestselling author and Senior Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy SchoolThe best leaders don't have all the answers; they know which questions to ask.In this compact and accessible guidebook, seasoned lead...

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James F. Ryan

From a leading Harvard AI safety expert, an explosive vision, drawn from emerging new research, of the terrifyingly short road to cognitive diminishment, as humans have begun to be caught in the flywheel of domestication.This is not a book about AI. This is a book about the human mind in the grip of AI.Heated conversations about the impact of artificial intelligence tend to focus on one question: what AI will do to us, as if the “us” part of...

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Ryan James

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Mighty Construction Machines

This book introduces early readers to dump trucks and the jobs they do. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

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James M. Ryan

Get outside! A hands-on lab manual for instructors incorporating fieldwork into their courses on mammalogy.Mammals inhabit nearly every continent and every sea. They have adapted to life underground, in the frozen Arctic, the hottest deserts, and every habitat in-between. In Mammalogy Techniques Lab Manual—the only field manual devoted to training the next generation of mammalogists—biologist and educator James M. Ryan details the modern research technique...

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Dr. James Ryan

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Memory Improvement

Remember More Forget Less is a comprehensive guide to improving memory and retaining information. In this book, the author explores various memory techniques and strategies that can help individuals of all ages to remember more and forget less.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a specific aspect of memory improvement. The first section focuses on the science of memory, providing readers with an understanding of how memory works and why we sometimes forget thin...

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Ryan James

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Mighty Construction Machines

This book introduces early readers to backhoes and the jobs they do. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

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Ryan James

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Miguel Rodriguez

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Series 1

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental illnesses in the world. Often they go hand in hand with each other, and unfortunately for thousands of people these serious mental health concerns go untreated. Perhaps you or a loved one suffers from anxiety or depression. I want you to know that there is help out there, and that no matter how bad things may seem, tomorrow holds a brighter day with solutions that you might not see r...