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From her analysis of holmes behavior, we can reverse engineer how he acts and thinks to be more like. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova in doc, epub, rtf download ebook. She has worked as a television producer, written for several magazines and online publications, and authored two new york times best selling books. Konnikova clearly recalls details better than watson did, in this passage from the prelude to mastermind. Psychologist and author maria konnikova who cites pinker as a mentor goes on to explain how we, too, can learn to develop holmess habits of mind and how that training can help us make better. Maria konnikova has crafted a surprising and ingenious book that lets us all come closer to holmess.
The new york times bestselling guide to thinking like literatures greatest detective. Maria konnikova has written a compelling, engrossing account of the world of the con. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Abagnale, subject of the movie, book, and broadway musical. How to think like sherlock holmes mastermind maria. Doug miles talks with maria konnikova author the confidence game why we fall for it every time. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova.
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