successful people

"When it comes to setting and meeting goals, we are often susceptibleto perceptual illusions: We think we are closer or further away depending on our mindset, and we might handicap ourselves by looking only at the big picture or too long at the fine detail. But as . . . [the author] explains in [this book] there is . . . power in these misperceptions--if we know how to use them to our advantage. Drawing on her own unique research and cutting-edge discoveries in vision science, cognitive research, and motivational psychology, [she] gives readers an . . . account of the perceptual habits, routines, and practices that successful people use to set and meet their ambitions. Through case studies of entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and celebrities--as well as her own . . . experience of trying to set and reach a goal--she brings four . . . visual tactics to life"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief discussion of the history of the Puerto Rican immigrant experience in the U.S., covering the stories of Puerto Rican individuals such as actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, journalist Ray Suarez, and actor Freddie Prinze, Jr.

Profiles the lives and achievements of Americans with South American heritage, which includes architect Cesar Pelli, novelist Isabel Allende, actor Benjamin Bratt, singer Christina Aguilera, and others; and discusses South American immigration.

"Discover the stories of people who overcame incredible odds . . . including talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr of the Beatles, and surfer Bethany Hamilton"--Provided by publisher.

The author examines how and why African-American, Latino, and Vietnamese high school students succeed despite limited opportunities, and focuses on what influences success rather than failure in urban schools.

Presents a short history of the Vietnamese immigrant experience in the U.S. and includes brief biographies of various Vietnamese Americans, including humanitarian Le Ly Hayslip, astronaut Eugene H. Trinh, assistant U.S. attorney general Viet D. Dinh, television journalist Betty Nguyen, comedian Dat Phan, professional football player Dat Nguyen, and actress Maggie Q.

Presents the biographies of various Arab Americans, including Ralph Nader, Paula Abdul, and Bobby Rahal, covering their upbringing, achievements, and challenges.

"[Presents stories from some] well-known people who failed before succeeding . . . [including] J. K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Vincent Van Gogh, Julia Child, and Steven Spielberg . . . Intermixed throughout the fun profiles, Reynolds spotlights great inventors and scientists who discovered and created some of the most important medicines, devices, and concepts of all time, including lifesaving vaccines and medicines that were stumbled upon by mistake"--Provided by publisher.

A workbook for teens that is designed to help them zero in on and reach their goals, turn disappointment into opportunities, and manage stress.

Researches many of the world's most successful people and how they became masters of their fields of work, including Michael Faraday, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Benjamin Franklin, and explains how to find mastery by focusing deeply on a subject that compels them.