Frank Carlson Library

The best-selling author of Blink identifies the qualities of successful people, posing theories about the cultural, family, and idiosyncratic factors that shape high achievers, in a resource that covers such topics as the secrets of software billionaires, why certain cultures are associated with better academic performance, and why the Beatles earned their fame.

Crowned "the picture of grace" by Vogue magazine, founder of The Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider tips on how to achieve an upper edge in your career. Etiquette expert Myka Meier has coached thousands of business professionals and worked with internal human resources and hiring departments of some of the most successful Fortune 100 companies to learn what it takes to be the best in business. It may surprise you to learn that etiquette...

The author of the blockbuster bestseller The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy shows how self-made millionaires have surmounted shortcomings such as average intelligence by carefully choosing their careers, taking calculated risks, and living balanced lifestyles while maintaining their integrity. Dr. Thomas J. Stanley also builds on his research from The Millionaire Next Door and takes us further into the psyche of...

"Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, Astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure, and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success"-- People think astronauts are always perfect, but Kelly believes that our mistakes and challenges can lead to greatness. Using ten life-changing moments, he shares advice for success. Most of us need to fly through choppy air full of turbulence to reach our desired...

"Through this authoritative account of the historical record and important new findings, Abramitzky and Boustan will help shape our thinking and policies about the fraught topic of immigration with findings such as: ·Where you come from doesn't matter. The children of immigrants from El Salvador, Mexico, and Guatemala today are as likely to be as successful as the children of immigrants from Great Britain and Norway 150 years ago. ·Children of immigrants...

Tori Dunlap was always good with money. As a kid, she watched her prudent parents balance their checkbook every month and learned to save for musical tickets by gathering pennies in an Altoids tin. But she quickly discovered that her experience with money was pretty unusual, especially among her female friends. It wasn't our fault. Investigating this financial literacy and wealth gap, Tori found that girls are significantly less likely to receive...

"Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Containers has everything you need to know to choose and care for more than 80 different varieties, all specially chosen for their ability to thrive in containers. Brighten up a balcony with wall planters and hanging baskets, add year-round interest to a dull patio, and discover the right varieties for even the trickiest spot, including suntraps and shady corners. Stunning images provide plenty of inspiration...