Malcolm Gladwell
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2008
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Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Blink and The Bomber Mafia and host of the podcast Revisionist History, explores what sets high achievers apart—from Bill Gates to the Beatles—in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).
In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world...
In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world...
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2009
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What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?
In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point; Blink; and Outliers....
In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point; Blink; and Outliers....
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 7
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Learn how Malcolm grows the idea of a story, and how he tests new ideas with family and friends.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 5
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Malcolm shares his guiding principles to uncovering a good idea for a story through research.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 17
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Using his essay "Something Borrowed" as an example, Malcolm demonstrates how to use language and emotion to build a powerful narrative.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 22
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Malcolm believes that you can't become a great writer without being a great reader. Learn Malcolm's strategies for critical reading.
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A compendium about one of host Malcolm Gladwell's greatest obsessions: education. Malcolm Gladwell has long relished the opportunity to skewer the upper echelons of higher education, from the institution of U.S. News & World Report's Best College rankings to the LSATs to the luxe Bowdoin College cafeteria. The Myths of Meritocracy: A Revisionist History Education Anthology, upends the traditional thinking around how education should work and tries...
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 12
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Malcolm believes that when you reveal a story is just as important as what that story is. He explains this idea with an in-depth look at one of his favorite characters, late-night television pitchman Ron Popeil.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 4
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Learn how to use surprises, guessing games, and suspense to invite readers into your story.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 8
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Using David and Goliath and "What the Dog Saw," Malcolm teaches you how to look for patterns and draw connections between seemingly disparate ideas.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 10
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Malcolm breaks down two pieces of his own writing-one written for Tthe New Yorker and one for a medical journal-to illustrate how he brings a new character to life.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 6
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What makes a story worth pursuing? Malcolm talks through his criteria for spotting a unique story and the first steps of story development.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 13
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Learn how Malcolm uses sentence length and punctuation to guide readers through a sophisticated idea.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 11
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If you could choose to describe a character by the way they look, or by what they keep in their bedroom, Malcolm says to choose the bedroom. Learn how to use the setting and action around a character to build their personality.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 14
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Using a New Yorker article he wrote about a company testing out a new drug, Malcolm demonstrates how to employ jargon to hook your readers.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 21
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Learn Malcolm's advice for aspiring writers, including how to launch and maintain your career as a professional writer.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 20
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Once your story is published, the world will respond. Learn Malcolm's tips for promoting your work, dealing with critics, and what to do when readers misinterpret your intent.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 24
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Malcolm delivers his parting words about the true intent of nonfiction writing.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 9
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The interview is the critical foundation for developing character in nonfiction. Malcolm teaches you how to conduct an interview to uncover what is uniquely interesting about your subject.
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Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing volume 23
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Malcolm breaks down the strengths of some of his favorite writers: Lee Child, David Epstein, Michael Lewis, and Janet Malcolm.