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.
Are Ess Tee
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Suicide Jockey
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Pearl Girl
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Midnight Bat
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The Dude
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
King Bass
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Moon Orchid
CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Crash Enforcer
I've become addicted to this app β in the best possible way! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
Lime
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Toxic-oxide
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
CZR
πΆ Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators β audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. π΅π Audiobooks made simple β this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Free Ham
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's a convenient habit. π Making each day a new chapter β this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! ππ Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable.
ThoughtTracer
Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier β this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. π±π§ ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Sly Bible
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever.
Girl Brownie
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ThoughtTrail
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design β it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
SereneScribe
Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side.
GoldTouch
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. ListenBook has elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. It's a treasure trove of knowledge.
Chew Chew
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality β it's evident in every feature.
Trouble Mittens
I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
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