Author: Alexis N Arnold
Publisher: Alexis N Arnold
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
It all started with a dream that quickly turned into reality. Torment, murder, fear, and a sprinkle of magic fueled our normal family as we struggled to uncover the truth and intent behind a psychotic torturing ghost with a taste for vengeance. Who knew the Christmas Holidays were going to be packed full of dead bodies, a couple of kidnappings, Hot Cocoa with marshmallows, mysteries behind mysteries, and good cheer? Uncover the secrets. Discover what’s driving the vengeful ghost in this thrilling tale. Are you a Good Scout?
The Scout Mindset
Author: Julia Galef
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735217556
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe—and shoot down those we don't. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we should train ourselves to have a "scout" mindset. Unlike the soldier, a scout's goal isn't to defend one side over the other. It's to go out, survey the territory, and come back with as accurate a map as possible. Regardless of what they hope to be the case, above all, the scout wants to know what's actually true. In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735217556
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe—and shoot down those we don't. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we should train ourselves to have a "scout" mindset. Unlike the soldier, a scout's goal isn't to defend one side over the other. It's to go out, survey the territory, and come back with as accurate a map as possible. Regardless of what they hope to be the case, above all, the scout wants to know what's actually true. In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.
Working the Patrol Method
Author: Rob Faris
Publisher: Rob Faris
ISBN: 0945253206
Category : Boy Scouts
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher: Rob Faris
ISBN: 0945253206
Category : Boy Scouts
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Boy Scouts of America Scout Stuff
Author: Robert Birkby
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756688738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Featuring never-before-seen items from the National Scouting Museum"--Cover.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756688738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Featuring never-before-seen items from the National Scouting Museum"--Cover.
Handbook for Scout Masters
Author: Boy Scouts of America
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boy Scouts
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boy Scouts
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The Crowded Hour
Author: Clay Risen
Publisher: Scribner
ISBN: 1501144006
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The “gripping” (The Washington Post) story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose daring exploits marked the beginning of American imperialism in the 20th century. When America declared war on Spain in 1898, the US Army had just 26,000 men, spread around the country—hardly an army at all. In desperation, the Rough Riders were born. A unique group of volunteers, ranging from Ivy League athletes to Arizona cowboys and led by Theodore Roosevelt, they helped secure victory in Cuba in a series of gripping, bloody fights across the island. Roosevelt called their charge in the Battle of San Juan Hill his “crowded hour”—a turning point in his life, one that led directly to the White House. “The instant I received the order,” wrote Roosevelt, “I sprang on my horse and then my ‘crowded hour’ began.” As The Crowded Hour reveals, it was a turning point for America as well, uniting the country and ushering in a new era of global power. “A revelatory history of America’s grasp for power” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Both a portrait of these men, few of whom were traditional soldiers, and of the Spanish-American War itself, The Crowded Hour dives deep into the daily lives and struggles of Roosevelt and his regiment. Using diaries, letters, and memoirs, Risen illuminates an influential moment in American history: a war of only six months’ time that dramatically altered the United States’ standing in the world. “Fast-paced, carefully researched…Risen is a gifted storyteller who brings context to the chaos of war. The Crowded Hour feels like the best type of war reporting—told with a clarity that takes nothing away from the horrors of the battlefield” (The New York Times Book Review).
Publisher: Scribner
ISBN: 1501144006
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The “gripping” (The Washington Post) story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose daring exploits marked the beginning of American imperialism in the 20th century. When America declared war on Spain in 1898, the US Army had just 26,000 men, spread around the country—hardly an army at all. In desperation, the Rough Riders were born. A unique group of volunteers, ranging from Ivy League athletes to Arizona cowboys and led by Theodore Roosevelt, they helped secure victory in Cuba in a series of gripping, bloody fights across the island. Roosevelt called their charge in the Battle of San Juan Hill his “crowded hour”—a turning point in his life, one that led directly to the White House. “The instant I received the order,” wrote Roosevelt, “I sprang on my horse and then my ‘crowded hour’ began.” As The Crowded Hour reveals, it was a turning point for America as well, uniting the country and ushering in a new era of global power. “A revelatory history of America’s grasp for power” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Both a portrait of these men, few of whom were traditional soldiers, and of the Spanish-American War itself, The Crowded Hour dives deep into the daily lives and struggles of Roosevelt and his regiment. Using diaries, letters, and memoirs, Risen illuminates an influential moment in American history: a war of only six months’ time that dramatically altered the United States’ standing in the world. “Fast-paced, carefully researched…Risen is a gifted storyteller who brings context to the chaos of war. The Crowded Hour feels like the best type of war reporting—told with a clarity that takes nothing away from the horrors of the battlefield” (The New York Times Book Review).
Official History of Scouting
Author: Paul Moynihan
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600613985
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
It’s time to “Be Prepared.” The 100th anniversary of Scouting is approaching in 2007, and this authorized history, written by Paul Moynihan, the official Archivist at Scouting’s world headquarters, will be in demand throughout the celebrations. An irresistible souvenir for anyone who’s ever been a member of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cubs, or Brownies, this lavishly illustrated volume is packed with memorabilia—including badges, uniforms, publications, and letters—along with previously unpublished photos of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the military hero who started Scouting; Brownsea Island, the very first Scout c& and every World Scout Jamboree since 1920.
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600613985
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
It’s time to “Be Prepared.” The 100th anniversary of Scouting is approaching in 2007, and this authorized history, written by Paul Moynihan, the official Archivist at Scouting’s world headquarters, will be in demand throughout the celebrations. An irresistible souvenir for anyone who’s ever been a member of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cubs, or Brownies, this lavishly illustrated volume is packed with memorabilia—including badges, uniforms, publications, and letters—along with previously unpublished photos of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the military hero who started Scouting; Brownsea Island, the very first Scout c& and every World Scout Jamboree since 1920.
First Girl Scout
Author: Ginger Wadsworth
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547243944
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts in 2012, a lavishly illustrated account of the fascinating life of the woman who started it all
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547243944
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts in 2012, a lavishly illustrated account of the fascinating life of the woman who started it all
Scout's Honor
Author: Peter Applebome
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780156029681
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Peter Applebome, self-proclaimed committed indoorsman, chronicles the experiences he had after agreeing to help with his son's scouting troop.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780156029681
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Peter Applebome, self-proclaimed committed indoorsman, chronicles the experiences he had after agreeing to help with his son's scouting troop.
What to Do and how to Do it
Author: Daniel Carter Beard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusements
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
A manual of past times, which includes instructions for making kites, fishing poles, a blow gun, boats, and theatrical costumes, and for raising dogs, stuffing animals, stocking an aquarium, and camping. Contains small sections on recreational mind-reading and fortune-telling.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusements
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
A manual of past times, which includes instructions for making kites, fishing poles, a blow gun, boats, and theatrical costumes, and for raising dogs, stuffing animals, stocking an aquarium, and camping. Contains small sections on recreational mind-reading and fortune-telling.
Legacy of Honor
Author: Alvin Townley
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312539337
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"Legacy of Honor" takes a revealing look at how Eagle Scouts--including Michael Bloomberg, Ross Perot, and Apollo 13's Jim Lovell--have shaped American history and culture.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312539337
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"Legacy of Honor" takes a revealing look at how Eagle Scouts--including Michael Bloomberg, Ross Perot, and Apollo 13's Jim Lovell--have shaped American history and culture.