The Tipping Point – Book Review
The Tipping Point is well written and expertly researched. Malcolm Gladwell has triumphed in making his ideas accessible to all readers. The book is meticulous in its exploration of the ways in which ideas, trends and social behaviour spread through populations and the processes by which they cross a threshold or ‘tip’ and suddenly take off. He also examines why certain
Get Better Grades – Book Review
Four different educationalists present an introduction to both the attitudes and techniques needed to succeed in academic exams. The book’s emphasis on self-reflection forces the reader to analyse his / her own current approach to studying. Written in an informal style, the information is easy to access and immediately easy to apply. Chapters include: Attitude / Organisation and Resources / Listening
The Element – Book Review
In this book, Ken Robinson argues that a fulfilling career comes through the recognition and development of those skills for which we show a natural aptitude and affinity. Chapters include: Think Differently / Finding Your Tribe / What Will They Think? / Do You Feel Lucky? / Is It Too Late? / For Love Or Money Sir Ken Robinson’s 2006 TED talk
Mind Gym – Book Review
Gary Mack presents a series of short essays describing the importance of mental preparation with regard to increased motivation and performance within the field of sports. Filled with anecdotes and stories from Mack’s career as a counsellor and consultant, this book reads as a who’s who of American sports stars and their insights into mental toughness. Gary Mack is an American