Mastermind : how to think like Sherlock Holmes
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Published
New York : Viking, 2013.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780670026579, 0670026573
Physical Desc
x, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Burleson Public Library - Nonfiction
153.4 Konniko
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153.4 Konniko
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Published
New York : Viking, 2013.
Language
English
ISBN
9780670026579, 0670026573
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the "brain attic"--Holmes's metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge--Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmes's unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction. In doing so, it shows how each of us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and enhance our creative powers. For Holmes aficionados and casual readers alike, Konnikova reveals how the world's most keen-eyed detective can serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind. "--Provided by publisher.
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"Lessons from the world's greatest fictional detective teach us how to improve our own mental powers. Konnikova unpacks mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Drawing on twenty-first century neuroscience and psychology"--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Konnikova, M. (2013). Mastermind: how to think like Sherlock Holmes . Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Konnikova, Maria. 2013. Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Konnikova, Maria. Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Viking, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Konnikova, Maria. Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Viking, 2013.
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