Daniel Smith

A világ teli van titkos helyekkel, amelyek létezéséről nem is tudunk, vagy ha tudunk, nem látogathatjuk meg őket, hiába is szeretnénk. Pedig némelyik ott van a lábunk alatt, mint például a londoni Whitehall alagútjai, a 2-es moszkvai metró vagy a gázai övezet csempészalagútjai. Megint más helyek annyira titkosak, hogy hivatalosan el sem ismerik a létezésüket a kormányok, mint Amerikában a Mount Weathert vagy Észak-Koreában a Pektu-hegyen Kim Dzsongilnek épített bunkert. A szerző nyugatról keletre haladva bejárja az egész Földet: kezdi a Csendes-óceán nyugati részével, elidőzik egy kicsit az Egyesült Államokban, majd felkeres olyan kísértetvárosokat, mint a ciprusi Varószia és az ukrán Pripjaty, titkolt atomerőműveket például Iránban és Észak-Koreában, olyan rettegett titkosszolgálatok főhadiszállását, mint az orosz FSZB és az izraeli Moszad, sőt kuriózumként egy olyan helyet is, ahol a szabadba kitett hullákat vizsgálnak. A 100 titkos hely a láthatatlan látnivalók útikönyve, a világ legeldugottabb sarkaiba kalauzolja el az olvasót.

"Jedno jablko snědla Eva, druhé spadlo Newtonovi na hlavu a třetí stvořil Steve." Mají vás za podivné existence a táhne se to s vámi už od školy? Vždycky jste byli průšviháři? Připadáte si jako outsideři a ostatní vám to dávají znát? Ani tak ale není nic ztraceno. Naopak. Z jednoho kluka, který šel z extrému do extrému, od undergroundu k fanatickému veganství, moc se nemyl a nečesal, se stal jeden z nejúspěšnějších mužů planety. Jmenoval se STEVE JOBS. Svými vizemi od základu proměnil počítačový i hudební průmysl a přinesl nám některé z nejvyspělejších technologií, po kterých prahne celý svět. V roce 1976 založil se svým přítelem Stevem Wozniakem společnost Apple. Když z ní o devět let později musel odejít, jako vždy vytěžil z nepříznivé situace maximum a zakoupil společnost Pixar, studio animovaného filmu. Po jedenácti letech se znovu vrátil do Applu, aby ho transformoval v jednu z nejpopulárnějších firem na světě. Seznamte se s životní filozofií nekonformního podnikatele a jeho vypilovanými schopnostmi. Jobs věřil, že outsideři a buřiči posouvají lidstvo kupředu, protože se nebojí neustále zkoušet a měnit svět. Zkuste tedy myslet a pracovat jako on. Chce to opravdu kuráž, ale nyní i vy můžete být jako Steve Jobs.

Mi történt Amelia Earhart repülőgépével, Van Gogh Doktor Gachet-portréjával, vagy a Mary Celeste legénységével? Ez az érdekfeszítő könyv a nagy titkok tárában kutat az elásott kincsek, eltűnt személyek, hiába keresett rejtekhelyek között, latolgatva mind a bizonyítékokat, mind a legendákat és összeesküvési elméleteket. Ki törölte le a Watergate-ügy egyik legfontosabb magnószalagját? Kidd kapitány csakugyan Rhode Islandben temette volna el az összeharácsolt kincseit? Az eltűntnek nyilvánított Lor d Lucan vajon él-e még valahol? Szó esik sok mindenről egyetlen híres-nevezetes gyémánttól (a Nagymogulról) egy nagy rakás kincsig (a templomos lovagokéig), egyetlen embertől (egy ausztrál miniszterelnöktől) egy egész seregig (Kambüszész perzsa királ yéig), egy ellopott versenylóig és hétpecsétes titokként őrzött receptekig, az ún. öt cambridge-i kém egyikéig, a sokak által keresett legendás Szent Grálig (tényleg, mi is az?) és egy tengerbe dobott bombáig; Daniel Smith mindvégig a rejtett igazság ot kutatja. A 100 nagy titok rendkívüli utazásra invitálja az olvasót térben és időben, olyan tárgyak és emberek nyomában, akik és amelyek évszázadok óta nem hagyták nyugodni az emberek képzeletét, és sokakat indítottak hiábavaló keresésre, miközben számos elképesztő legenda született. A Londonban élő Daniel Smith a hét nyelvre, köztük magyarra is lefordított és 2013-ban a Corvina kiadásában megjelent 100 titkos hely című bestseller szerzője. Több mint egy tucat könyvet írt már; ismertebb művei: The Sherlock Holmes Companion, The Lucky Buggers Casebook, és a második világháborús angliai Áss a győzelemért! kampány története.

A tizenhárom éves Oskari íjjal és nyíllal felfegyverkezve vág neki Finnország fagyos vadvilágának, hogy kiállja lakhelye ősi próbáját, és férfivá váljon. Kisvártatva azonban nem állatokra lesz figyelmes, amikre vadászhatna, hanem egy mentőkapszulára, melyet még lezuhanás előtt lőttek ki az égő Air Force One-ból, és az amerikai elnök van benne. Ráadásul a terroristák már úton vannak felé, hogy elfogják. A fiú és a világ leghatalmasabb embere kénytelen együtt menekülni. Ám miközben üldözőik elől igyekeznek egérutat nyerni, halálos ellenséggel találják szemben magukat. De ez csak az egyik probléma: ha Oskari segítségével el is tudnak bújni, vajon képesek túlélni azt, ami a vadonban leselkedik rájuk? Dan Smith regénye a nem ember alkotta törvények világába invitálja az olvasót, ahol minden veszélyes és ismeretlen. A kötetből nemrég Jalmari Helander forgatott filmet Samuel L. Jackson főszereplésével

You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.' Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes's techniques. In How to think like Sherlock you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The book incorporates the latest techniques and theories across a range of topics: NLP, memory mapping, body language, information shifting and speed reading - this is a supremely practical book that will make you look at the world in a new light, and more importantly, impress those around you. Packed full of case studies, quotes and trivia from Arthur Conan Doyle's original novels and short stories, the book also includes a series of fun tasks and games for you to complete that will ensure that when you reach the end of the book you will be thinking like Sherlock Holmes, the master of the science of deduction. You will never look at a shirt cuff, trouser hem or scuff of dirt on a shoe in the same way again!

A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicone Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology. But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the philosophies and carefully honed skills Jobs used in his journey to the top and in the consolidation of Apple's unique place in the public consciousness. With his thoughts on innovation, how to find inspiration, presenting an idea, advertising and much more, you can learn how to view the world through the eyes of a genius. The insights this book provides into the mind of the master will have you thinking like Steve Jobs in no time at all.

Best known as the creator of the world's most famous equation, E=mc2, Albert Einstein's theories of relativity challenged centuries of received wisdom dating back to Newton. Without his groundbreaking work in relativity and quantum physics, our knowledge of the cosmos might lag decades behind where it is today. But Einstein was not only an extraordinary scientific thinker. He was a humanitarian who detested war and tried to stem the proliferation of hitherto unimaginably destructive weapons that his work had in part made possible. He spent a lifetime fighting authoritarianism and promoting personal freedom, selflessly standing up to those who posed a threat to those ideals. He was also a bona fide superstar and was instantly recognizable to millions who had not the least understanding of the intricacies of his scientific theories. Even now, the image of the tussled-hair 'mad professor' poking his tongue out at the camera is familiar across the globe. In How to Think Like Einstein, you can explore his unique approach to solving the great scientific mysteries of his age and trace the disparate ideas and influences that helped shape his personality and outlook - for better and worse.

Be inspired by Bill Gates and learn how to think big, manage a vast company, compete with the best and stay ahead of your rivals. A household name for his role in the founding of ubiquitous computer software company Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the world's great businessmen. Creating software language was just the beginning of a journey that would eventually see Gates become the wealthiest man in the world, eventually turning away from the computer screen to combat injustices in the world and start his own charity. This fascinating guide: * reveals the key motivations, decisions and philosophies that made Gates a name synonymous with success. * studies how he honed his business acumen, faced down all competitors, overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds * contains quotes and passages by and about Bill Gates With this book you too can learn how to think like Bill Gates.

Categories: Biography: Science, Technology & Engineering Theoretical & Mathematical Astronomy Physics Books Assertiveness, Motivation & Self-esteem How to Think Like Stephen Hawking 27% off Share How to Think Like Stephen Hawking 4 (4 ratings on Goodreads) Hardback How to Think Like English By (author) Daniel Smith 11,18 € 15,49 € You save 4,31 € Free delivery worldwide Available. Dispatched from the UK in 3 business days When will my order arrive? Description A unique insight into the mind of one of the world's most extraordinary thinkers. Undoubtedly the most famous scientist on the planet and the very face of physics over the last half-century, Stephen Hawking is remarkable for many reasons. Not least because he has continued to strive to achieve so much while being hindered by debilitating illness. He has demonstrated categorically that if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything, no matter your physical state. Of course, it helps if you happen to possess a mind such as his. His work on black holes put him on the map, and he became globally famous for his A Brief History of Time, communicating the most difficult scientific ideas at a period when he'd lost the ability to speak. How to Think Like Stephen Hawking reveals the key motivations, desires and philosophies that make Hawking one of the world's most enduring talents. Studying how he overcame great adversity, fought his demons as well as his detractors and looked back to the origins of the universe, and with quotes and passages by and about him, you too can learn to think like the man who claims he can think in eleven dimensions.

A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicone Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology. But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the philosophies and carefully honed skills Jobs used in his journey to the top and in the consolidation of Apple's unique place in the public consciousness. With his thoughts on innovation, how to find inspiration, presenting an idea, advertising and much more, you can learn how to view the world through the eyes of a genius. The insights this book provides into the mind of the master will have you thinking like Steve Jobs in no time at all.

Be inspired by Bill Gates and learn how to think big, manage a vast company, compete with the best and stay ahead of your rivals. A household name for his role in the founding of ubiquitous computer software company Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the world's great businessmen. Creating software language was just the beginning of a journey that would eventually see Gates become the wealthiest man in the world, eventually turning away from the computer screen to combat injustices in the world and start his own charity. This fascinating guide: * reveals the key motivations, decisions and philosophies that made Gates a name synonymous with success. * studies how he honed his business acumen, faced down all competitors, overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds * contains quotes and passages by and about Bill Gates With this book you too can learn how to think like Bill Gates.

A tantalising mixture of biography-cum-self-help book, this is an accessible, if unusual, analysis of Einstein's thinking- Good Book Guide. Best known as the creator of the world's most famous equation, E=mc2, Albert Einstein's theories of relativity challenged centuries of received wisdom dating back to Newton. Without his groundbreaking work in relativity and quantum physics, our knowledge of the cosmos might lag decades behind where it is today. But Einstein was not only an extraordinary scientific thinker. He was a humanitarian who detested war and tried to stem the proliferation of hitherto unimaginably destructive weapons that his work had in part made possible. He spent a lifetime fighting authoritarianism and promoting personal freedom, selflessly standing up to those who posed a threat to those ideals. He was also a bona fide superstar and was instantly recognizable to millions who had not the least understanding of the intricacies of his scientific theories. Even now, the image of the tussled-hair 'mad professor' poking his tongue out at the camera is familiar across the globe. In How to Think Like Einstein, you can explore his unique approach to solving the great scientific mysteries of his age and trace the disparate ideas and influences that helped shape his personality and outlook - for better and worse.

Looking at defining moments in Winston Churchill's life and revealing his key principles, philosophies and decisions, this book will teach you how to think like the great man. Remembered for his leadership during the Second World War, Churchill's commitment to 'never surrender', as well as his stirring speeches and radio broadcasts, helped inspire British resistance to the Nazi threat when Britain stood alone against an occupied Europe. As well as a hugely successful politician, Churchill was an officer in the British Army, a journalist, historian and a writer, winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. As one of the few voices warning about Nazi Germany in the 1930s, he returned to government to play his part in defeating Nazism, becoming one of the defining figures of the twentieth century. Studying how and why he accomplished what he did, how he overcame personal and professional adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds, with quotes and passages by and about the great man, you too can learn to think like Churchill.

The work of Sigmund Freud, one of the most important thinkers of the past two hundred years, redefined the fields of neurology and psychotherapy and the way we view the human mind. Most strands of the psychoanalytic discipline can even today be traced back to the leaps in understanding he made all those years ago. But his greatest success was to make the esoteric mainstream. The Oedipus complex, transference, the unconscious, repression, free association, the libido: these are all ideas and techniques from the Freud school of thought that have permeated the public consciousness. How to Think Like Sigmund Freud examines these and more in a quest to know one mind above all: that of a person who struggled with his own neuroses while attempting to understand those of others. Discover how the motivations and philosophies of a man who dared to tackle issues others feared to transformed what was a murky study into a real science. With this book you too can think like the man who came to comprehend the human condition better than any other.

An exploration of some of the most important and enduring ideas in human history - from religion, science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, politics, economics and art - each presented in brief, accessible form. 'Big' ideas are those concepts and theories that have radically transformed our understanding of the world we live in, our place in that world and the ways we have shaped the past and will shape the future. They are the ideas that have had a huge impact on human civilization - and they come from all disciplines of human ingenuity.Topics covered range widely and include Creation Mythology, Existentialism, The Elements, Relativity, Space Travel, Geometry, Ethics, Behaviourism, Genetics, Warfare, The Nation State, Anarchism, Capitalism, Classical Art and Architecture, The Renaissance - and much more.This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.

Learn how to lead, inspire, "never surrender," practice diplomacy, and forge ahead in your career. Life lessons from one of the most popular and iconic political leaders in modern history. Prime Minister of the UK from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955, Winston Churchill will always be remembered for his leadership of his country during World War II. Churchill's commitment to "never surrender", as well as his stirring speeches and radio broadcasts, helped to inspire the British resistance to the Nazi threat when Britain stood alone against an occupied Europe. As well as a hugely successful politician, Churchill was an officer in the British Army, a journalist, historian, and writer, winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. As one of the few voices warning about Nazi Germany he returned to government to play his part in defeating Nazism and becoming one of the defining figures of the 20th century. How to Think Like Churchill looks at defining moments in Churchill's life and reveals the key principles, philosophies, and decisions that made him the man we remember him as: leader, visionary, and national hero. Studying how and why he accomplished what he did, how he overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds, with quotes and passages by and about the great man, you too can learn to think like Churchill.