Paula McLain: A Ticket to Ride

A Ticket to Ride


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In the long, hot Illinois summer of 1973, insecure, motherless Jamie falls under the dangerous spell of her older, more worldly cousin Fawn, who s come to stay with Jamie and her uncle as penance for committing an unmentionable act. It is a time of awakenings and corruptions, of tragedy and loss, as Jamie slowly discovers the extent to which Fawn will use anything and anyone to further her own ends and recognizes, perhaps too late, her own complicity in the disaster that takes shape around them. A captivating story about a teenager s struggle to be accepted by her peers. . . . The story is more than believable it simply comes alive. The book perfectly captures the free-spirited attitude of the decade and the curiosity of adolescence. Tampa Tribune McLain compels as she excavates two tragedies. Chicago Sun-Times"

Compete better...In a competitive situation our bodies can experience the same level of stress hormones as jumping out of a plane. Competition is often the key to outstanding achievement. But what is it that makes the difference between rising to the challenge and buckling under pressure? Using groundbreaking studies in diverse scientific fields, Bronson and Merryman demonstrate that understanding how to harness our competitive fire means we can perform our best - whether the contest is sporting, academic or in the workplace. Why are men typically prepared to gamble on long or even stupid odds and women aren't? Why do some less talented students consistently outperform their smarter class mates in crucial exams? Why do higher levels of testosterone actually make you less selfish and more cooperative and cognitively astute? Why do so many market-leading companies cede their top position because they become risk averse at the wrong times? Why do sports teams where the pay differential between players is the greatest win A Ticket to Ride pdf more? The answer to all this and more is in New York Times no.1 bestselling authors Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing.


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Author: Paula McLain
Number of Pages: 254 pages
Published Date: 24 Nov 2015
Publisher: HARPER PERENNIAL
Publication Country: New York, NY, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780061340529
Download Link: Click Here
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