Book description
A genetics expert and professor challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be "smart," why conventional assessments are misleading, and what everyone can do to optimize their potential.Growing up in middle-class suburban Los Angeles in the 1980s, Rina Bliss saw intelligence as her ticket out. Like height and stature, intelligence was said to run in families. The prevailing idea was that mental capacity was determined by our DNA and could be measured; a simple IQ test could predict a child's future.Yet, once Dr. Bliss looked closer, first as a student, then as a scientist, and later as a mom of identical twins who share a genome, she began to challenge conventional wisdom about innate intelligence. In Rethinking Intelligence, she shares her findings, drawing on cutting-edge scientific research to offer a new model for how we understand, define, and assess intelligence, using a measurement that is far more flexible and expansive.Intelligence has little to do with standardized test results or other conventional measures of intellect, Dr. Bliss argues. Intelligence is a process, a journey defined by change that cannot be scored or taken away. Intelligence is influenced by our surroundings in ways that are often overlooked--more than Baby Mozart or flash cards or superfoods, factors like stress, connection, and play actually sculpt young minds.In Rethinking Intelligence, Dr. Bliss shares insights from the burgeoning science of epigenetics to help us harness our environments to empower our minds. If we truly want to nurture potential, we must eliminate toxic stress so that our genes can work optimally, in harmony with our environment. Dr. Bliss offers successful strategies we can use as individuals and a society, including embracing a growth mindset, prioritizing connection, becoming more mindful, and reforming systemic issues--poverty, racism, the lack of quality early childhood education--that have a negative and lasting neurobiological impact.Joining acclaimed works by Carol Dweck, Amy Cuddy, and James Clear, Rethinking Intelligence reframes human behavior and intellect, offering a new perspective for understanding ourselves and our children, and the practical tools necessary to thrive.
PixelPathfinder
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Criss Cross
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Insane SweepKick
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ThoughtTrail
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Hemlock
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Tweety Bun Bun
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Lady In Red
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Flotsams54
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NightWonka
The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Cardinal Rebel
ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app – it's a companion. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Essex
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180
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Breadmaker
ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. 🎶 Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! 🎶📖 My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata.
Fire Sass
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. 💃 Dancing through chores with audiobooks – this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! 🎶📚 Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
Spunky Sphinx
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. 🎧 An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand – this app is pure convenience! 📚🌟 Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Sweet Manhattan
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable.
Rooster
ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content – it's a real game-changer. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧
Midnight Bat
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis.
Fuzzy Rainbow
The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Heaven Sent
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience