David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm

Description: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell What if everything we thought about power was wrong? What if, in the ancient story of the shepherd boy who topples a giant, David actually had the advantage? This title takes you on journey from art to basketball, the brain to revolutions, along the way weaving unforgettable stories of misfits, outsiders, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Malcolm Gladwells dazzling and provocative exploration of why everything we think we know about power is wrongWhat if everything we thought about power was wrong? What if, in the ancient story of the shepherd boy who topples a giant, David actually had the advantage? This thought sets Malcolm Gladwell on an extraordinary journey that takes him from art to basketball, the brain to revolutions, along the way weaving unforgettable stories of misfits, outsiders, tricksters and underdogs who have faced outsized challenges and won. With his trademark warmth, humour and gift for showing us the world through new eyes, Gladwell lets us see why the powerful arent always what we think they are - and that some of us have more strength and purpose than we could ever imagine. Notes What if everything we thought about power was wrong? What if, in the ancient story of the shepherd boy who topples a giant, David actually had the advantage? This thought sets Malcolm Gladwell on an extraordinary journey that takes him from art to basketball, the brain to revolutions, along the way weaving the unforgettable stories of misfits, outsiders, tricksters and underdogs who have faced outsized challenges and won. paperback. Back Cover A feel-good extravaganza, nourishing both heart and mind ... What unites the stories are the twin ideas that an advantage can sometimes be a disadvantage and that a disadvantage can sometimes be an advantage. Yet there is something more powerful and more uplifting that links them Kate Kellaway, Financial Times I devoured in a single reading Richard E. Grant When you read it, you feel like you can topple giants Jon Ronson An energetic, counterintuitive exploration of why (and how) underdogs succeed Lisa Appignanesi, Guardian , Books of the Year Breathtaking The New York Times Truly intriguing and inspiring Los Angeles Times Author Biography Malcolm Gladwell is the author of six international bestsellers- The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, David and Goliath and most recently, Talking to Strangers. He is the host of the podcast Revisionist History, a staff writer at The New Yorker, and co-founder of the audio company Pushkin Industries. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Trinity College, with a degree in history. Gladwell was born in England and grew up in rural Ontario. He lives in New York. Review Intoxicating, powerful and morally engaged Guardian Breath-taking and thought-provoking New York Times Truly intriguing and inspiring Los Angeles Times Gladwells most enjoyable book so far. It is a feel-good extravaganza, nourishing both heart and mind. Each of its stories ... has an ending that is both happy and surprising. What ostensibly unites the stories are the twin ideas that an advantage can sometimes be a disadvantage and that a disadvantage can sometimes be an advantage. Yet there is something more powerful and more uplifting that also links them. It is that good beats bad - just when you least expected it Financial Times When you read it, you feel like you can topple giants -- Jon Ronson An energetic, counterintuitive exploration of why (and how) underdogs succeed Guardian, Books of the Year Continuing to gently but persistently blow my mind -- Lauren Laverne I devoured it in a single reading -- Richard E. Grant The pre-eminent public intellectual of his age The Times Bloody good -- Gabby Logan Promotional What if everything we thought about power was wrong? What if, in the ancient story of the shepherd boy who topples a giant, David actually had the advantage? Review Text Breath-taking and thought-provoking Review Quote Intoxicating, powerful and morally engaged Promotional "Headline" What if everything we thought about power was wrong? What if, in the ancient story of the shepherd boy who topples a giant, David actually had the advantage? Details ISBN0241959594 Year 2014 ISBN-10 0241959594 ISBN-13 9780241959596 Format Paperback Media Book Author Malcolm Gladwell Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 158.1 Publication Date 2014-05-08 Pages 320 Short Title David and Goliath Language English UK Release Date 2014-05-08 Translator Frederika Randall Edited by Gnon Baba Birth 1969 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position Assistant Unit Leader Qualifications MD MPA Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2014-05-27 AU Release Date 2014-05-27 Alternative 9780141978956 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78357672;

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