L'autrice ha una passione per l'indagine creativa, scavando a fondo nel cuore e nell'anima dei personaggi, coinvolgendoli al contempo nei mondi complessi e spesso pericolosi in cui sono coinvolti. Il suo lavoro mostra una profonda ammirazione per il coraggio di fronte alle avversità. Cerca di essere precisa, accurata e intellettualmente rigorosa, ma anche di scrivere con il linguaggio del cuore, esplorando tutto ciò che rende le persone esseri completi ma fallibili, mettendone alla prova il carattere in ogni modo possibile. La sua saggistica mostra lo stesso rispetto per la chiarezza di pensiero su questioni di sostanza, complessità e sfumature.
Why challenge and stimulus improves your brain and how to harness this process? How to separate good stress from bad? What role hope and socialising play in fighting off the worst symptoms of dementia? Why multitasking can be detrimental to your mental health. This work can help adults of any age build and retain their mental acuity.
In his new book, Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates discusses how technology can help run businesses better today and how it will transform the nature of business in the near future. Gates stresses the need for managers to view technology not as overhead but as a strategic asset, and offers detailed examples from Microsoft, GM, Dell, and many other successful companies. Companion Web site.
Six Novels in "a Style Entirely New"
Focusing on Jane Austen's evolution as a writer, this book delves into her creative process, highlighting her adaptation of traditional techniques and the lessons she gleaned from each novel. It emphasizes her shift from superficial narratives to profound psychological exploration, which has shaped modern literature. Each of her six novels is analyzed for its use of key fictional techniques like description and point of view, providing insights into her strengths and weaknesses. This comprehensive evaluation uncovers the foundations of her world-class storytelling.