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Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing by Bronson, Po; Merryman, Ashley
by Bronson, Po; Merryman, Ashley | HC | VeryGood
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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 1455515159
- Book Title
- Top Dog : the Science of Winning and Losing
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Self-Help, Psychology, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Motivational, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Psychology, Personal Growth / Success
- Item Weight
- 21.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
ISBN-10
1455515159
ISBN-13
9781455515158
eBay Product ID (ePID)
143990061
Product Key Features
Book Title
Top Dog : the Science of Winning and Losing
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Motivational, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Psychology, Personal Growth / Success
Genre
Social Science, Self-Help, Psychology, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-033767
Reviews
Approaching competition the same way they did parenting in their New York Times bestseller NurtureShock the authors have produced another fascinating work fusing science and sociology....the writers back all their surprising or controversial findings with research, and they adeptly provide a frame to turn that science into an easy, highly satisfying read. Grade: A , Nature and nurture combine to make us the competitive (or not-so-competitive) animals we are. By understanding what influences our perceptions of risk and ability to perform under pressure, we can make better decisions....Rigor rating: 9 (1= Who Moved My Cheese? ; 10= Good to Great ). The authors provide an exhaustive culling of medical literature as well as reader-friendly anecdotes drawn from business, sports, the arts, and the military., "An exciting look at the genetic, psychological, and situational factors that impact how people perform when competing . . . abundant research . . . snappy writing."-- Audiofile, "If you wake up in the middle of the night worried that you might not have the right stuff, TOP DOG is for you. Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman use lessons from virtuosos in every conceivable discipline-skydivers, ballroom dancers, NASA managers, Renaissance artists-to deconstruct and distill what we need to do to compete successfully in our hyper-competitive age. TOP DOG is that rare thing-intelligent, illuminating and filled with practical advice."-- Anne Kreamer, author of It's Always Personal: Emotion in the New Workplace and Going Gray, The authors of NurtureShock clearly and cogently explain why, physiologically, some of us are at our best when it counts while others choke., "TOP DOG should be mandatory reading for every serious athlete, coach, and managers-both on and off the field. Amazing science, terrific storytelling, and insight to burn."-- Pat Williams, cofounder/SVP, Orlando Magic and Basketball Hall of Famer, "The authors provide an exhaustive culling of medical literature as well as reader-friendly anecdotes drawn from business, sports, the arts, and the military."-- Inc. Magazine, "Cutting-edge science behind life's triumphs and failures . . . insight from politics, finance, science, sports and economics to tip the odds in your favor."-- NPR.com, "In TOP DOG, Bronson and Merryman turn their attention from the science of child development to competition: why men are overconfident and women are better at gauging risk; the advantage of playing on home field; why younger sibs are more competitive than first-born. And much more."-- Toronto Star, "There is intense competition in just about every aspect of life . . . There's not an app for that, yet, but there is a book: TOP DOG . . . a good primer on the behaviors that can sink or lift us in a competitive world."-- Seattle Times, "Turning common sense on its head . . . an untangling of winners, losers, biology and psychology and how each plays its role in the rise and fall of competitors . . . imploring you to turn up your competitive fire, and, quite possibly, become the next top dog."-- Express Milwaukee, "Amazing . . . mind-boggling . . . Every page, you go, 'Oh, whoa.' Really wonderful . . . just fascinating reading."-- Leo Laporte, TWiT.TV, "From every perspective-attorney, administrator, educator, and parent-TOP DOG won me over. I was captivated by the thought-provoking ideas, first-rate prose, and unforgettable science."-- William M. Treanor, executive vice president and dean, Georgetown University Law Center, "Intriguing . . . the authors persuasively argue that technical skill is only one part-in many cases, the least important part-of what it takes to come out on top."-- Booklist, "Remarkable . . . this book will help you rise to the occasion . . . wildly counterintuitive."-- San Francisco Chronicle (Literary Pick), "Brilliant, phenomenal, inspiring. I love this book. Through TOP DOG, I finally have a science-based understanding of competition-and I know how to use that science to bring out my absolute best. Whether I'm preparing for a race or thinking about how to grow my business, TOP DOG's my training manual for excellence."-- Roisin McGettigan-Dumas, track and field Olympic finalist, CEO/Entrepreneur, BelieveIAm.com, "Groundbreaking book on the science of competition . . . based on cutting-edge science . . . told through easy-to-grasp stories."-- Free Lance-Star (VA), "[The authors'] breezy, accessible style is backed up with impeccable references to peer-reviewed journals and authoritative books."-- Winnipeg Free Press, "A terrifically useful book about the science of competition (which you should read right now)."-- Daniel Coyle, author of The Talent Code, "Fiction may lay claim to imagination, but works such as TOP DOG are what push the envelope of our reality . . . stunning . . . Prepare to delve into the external factors and personal dynamos that make you who you are."-- Coffin Factory, "I tell my staff, I tell my friends-you must read TOP DOG. I was a good poker player before I read it. Now, I'm even better."-- Phil Gordon, World Poker Tour Champion, author, and CEO of Jawfish Games, "A great read for those paralyzed by the fear of failure as well as those who hunger for success."-- Huffington Post, "As the beta-dog head of a trophy-challenged family, I was surprisingly inspired by Bronson and Merryman's compulsively readable and rigorously researched book. TOP DOG will turn everything you believe about competition (good, bad, and ugly) upside down. Awesome!"-- Sandra Tsing Loh, host, The Loh Down on Science, "Highly recommend to anyone wanting to dig deeper into how we humans really function and why."-- Myrtle Beach Sun News, "Accessible for fans of pop science, yet substantial enough to have practical applications . . . will have folks rethinking the impulse to win at work and play."-- Publishers Weekly, "You gotta get it . . . [a] fascinating topic that we all deal with on a daily basis."-- Fox & Friends, "I cannot recommend it more highly . . . An essential book-if you care about competition, winning, losing, or humanity, you must buy this book . . . Fantastic."-- Jack Abramoff, The Jack Abramoff Show, "Such a provocative text . . . If you read NurtureShock, you already know about the power of their prose . . . game-changing steps to assure success in winner-take-all showdowns, for everyone from adults in offices to students in classrooms."-- Tavis Smiley, The Tavis Smiley Show, "[The authors] once again poked conventional wisdom in the eye . . . fine and fascinating volume . . . highly readable prose, with great stories . . . I would give this book a lot of stars."-- Utah Daily Herald, "I highly recommend it to anyone who is a coach, business leader, entrepreneur or parent."-- Honolulu Star-Advertiser's "Career Changers"
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
302/.14
Synopsis
New York Times Bestseller Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's work changes the national dialogue. Beyond their bestselling books, you know them from commentary and features in the New York Times , CNN, NPR, Time , Newsweek , Wired , New York , and more. E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter accounts are filled with demands to read their reporting (such as "How Not to Talk to Your Kids," "Creativity Crisis," and "Losing Is Good for You"). In Top Dog , Bronson and Merryman again use their astonishing blend of science and storytelling to reveal what's truly in the heart of a champion. The joy of victory and the character-building agony of defeat. Testosterone and the neuroscience of mistakes. Why rivals motivate. How home field advantage gets you a raise. What teamwork really requires. It's baseball, the SAT, sales contests, and Linux. How before da Vinci and FedEx were innovators, first, they were great competitors. Olympians carry Top Dog in their gym bags. It's in briefcases of Wall Street traders and Madison Avenue madmen. Risk takers from Silicon Valley to Vegas race to implement its ideas, as educators debate it in halls of academia. Now see for yourself what this game-changing talk is all about., New York Times Bestseller Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's work changes the national dialogue. Beyond their bestselling books, you know them from commentary and features in the New York Times , CNN, NPR, Time , Newsweek , Wired , New York , and more. E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter accounts are filled with demands to read their reporting (such as "How Not to Talk to Your Kids," "Creativity Crisis," and "Losing Is Good for You"). In TOP DOG , Bronson and Merryman again use their astonishing blend of science and storytelling to reveal what's truly in the heart of a champion. The joy of victory and the character-building agony of defeat. Testosterone and the neuroscience of mistakes. Why rivals motivate. How home field advantage gets you a raise. What teamwork really requires. It's baseball, the SAT, sales contests, and Linux. How before da Vinci and FedEx were innovators, first, they were great competitors. Olympians carry TOP DOG in their gym bags. It's in briefcases of Wall Street traders and Madison Avenue madmen. Risk takers from Silicon Valley to Vegas race to implement its ideas, as educators debate it in halls of academia. Now see for yourself what this game-changing talk is all about.
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