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"Fascinating stories. . . . Boxing ourselves in may be the ultimate way to think outside the box." —Wall Street Journal
“I thought David Epstein’s first two books were brilliant, but Inside the Box is his best. I’ll never think about my own work the same way again.” —Malcolm Gladwell
It's never been easier to do too much. From the #1 New York Times bestselling...

The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking, from the author of the highly anticipated Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.
“The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes
“Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H....

A powerful argument for how to succeed in any field: develop broad interests and skills while everyone around you is rushing to specialize.  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.  The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further...

For years, experts have been saying that to become the best at something, one must focus on that skill and only that skill for thousands of hours. But recent research has shown that this school of thought is not necessarily true. In Range, David Epstein carefully examines the world's most successful people and discovers that in most fields-especially those that are complex and unpredictable- by far the greatest athletes, artists, musicians, and scientists...

"Athletes have a unique power in our world today. Their astronomical salaries, enviable lifestyles, and celebrity have tremendous influence over young people. This is reflected in advertising dollars as well as merchandise and ticket sales. For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to...

Middle school is its own unique world and this book has the secrets and tips to help students navigate that world.

A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom.

Acclaimed documentary filmmakers offer a fresh, compelling look at 10 pivotal moments in American history and their often unforeseen repercussions.