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Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decades and two continents, John Francis took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years.

Yo-Yo Ma's ear for music emerged not long after he learned to walk. By the age of seven, he was performing for President Kennedy; by fifteen he debuted at Carnegie Hall. Maya Angelou, by contrast, didn't write her iconic memoir, I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings, until she was 40. What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? How often are midlife inspirations triggered by propitious events, like Julia Child's first French meal at the age of 36? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation?   Through engaging storytelling and intriguing historical and cutting-edge scientific research, best-selling author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer. In this series of linked biographies, Kalb follows the journeys of thirteen remarkable individuals--from Shirley Temple to Alexander Fleming to Eleanor Roosevelt to Bill Gates--to discover the secrets behind their talents. Each possessed a unique arc of inspiration. Each--through science, art, music, theater, and politics--reached extraordinary success at different stages of life. And each offers us a chance to explore the genesis--and experience--of genius.

The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits.

As the human lifespan expands and more people are living to 100 years and beyond, New York Times best-selling author Michael Roizen, M.D., explains how to prepare for a longer, healthier future.

Packed with innovative ideas and inspiring photographs, this gift-worthy treasury features 1,000 dream escapes from sunny beach retreats to lush mountain idylls, exotic city sojourns, and wild adventures around the world.

Show your kids the world in this completely revised edition of National Geographic's beloved family-oriented atlas.

Offers 125 delectable recipes geared to achieving your most important life goals, from professional success to losing weight to longevity.

Uses humour and real science to illuminate the gross, strange, morbid, and outright absurd realities of our bodies, our earth, and our universe.

This large-format, comprehensive book offers the itineraries of a lifetime for explorers and adrenaline junkies alike.

The first book of its kind, this stunning atlas showcases America's spectacular park system from coast to coast.

New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of the world's happiest places--and shows how we can all apply the lessons of true happiness to our lives.

Combining contemplative traditions and psychology, this book is the ultimate guide for adults looking to bring peace to their lives.

How to Know the Birds introduces a new, holistic approach to bird-watching.

Perfect for the holidays, this jewel of a gift book is filled with wondrous facts about the world that will delight the senses, calm the mind and awaken the soul.