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BL
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598106
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b427325
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| Main Entry
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Ericsson, Anders,1947-
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| Title & Author
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Peak : : secrets from the new science of expertise /\ Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
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| Page. NO
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xxiii, 307 pages ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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9780544456235 (hardcover)
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: 0544456238 (hardcover)
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: 9780544809703 (trade paper)
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: 054480970X (trade paper)
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| Notes
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"An Eamon Dolan book."
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Includes index
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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The power of purposeful practice -- Harnessing adaptability -- Mental representations -- The gold standard -- Application -- Deliberate practice in everyday life -- The road to extraordinary -- But what about talent? -- Where to we go from here?
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| Abstract
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Draws on the examples of chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens to outline a powerful approach to learning that enables proficiency through strategic goal setting, self-motivation, and feedback exercises
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Expertise
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Ability
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Performance-- Psychological aspects
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| Dewey Classification
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153.9
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| LC Classification
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BF378.E94E75 2016
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