Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers explores the reasons some people succeed - and others do not. Attributing achievements to a combination of long hours of practice, strong community support, and just being born at the right time, Gladwell analyzes the small factors which lead to success. If you want to learn everything you want to know about Outliers without reading more than 300 pages, our Quicklet book and eBook is for you - fast, fun, and the best material up front!
CHAPTER OUTLINE 
<ul><li>Quicklet On Outliers <ul>
<li>Introduction </li>
<li>List Of Important People </li>
<li>Key Terms &amp; Definitions </li>
<li>Introduction Summary: The Roseto Mystery </li>
<li>...and much more </li>
</ul>
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Quicklet Outliers Malcolm Gladwell

Teen & Young Adult

Team, The Quicklet

Education & Reference

Hyperink

This book is part of Hyperink's best little books series. This best little book is 5,300+ words of fast, entertaining information on a highly demanded topic. Based on reader feedback (including yours!), we may expand this book in the future. If we do so, we'll send a free copy to all previous buyers. ABOUT THE BOOK According to the Nation Poverty Center of the University of Michigan, 15 percent of the entire US population, or 45 million people, lived at or below the national poverty level in 2010. Many of these people are barely able to make ends meet, and are forced to make difficult decisions about paying for one basic necessity over another. This often leads to stress-related conditions such as heart disease, depression and anxiety, and many poverty-stricken people who cannot afford to treat these medical problems themselves. Fortunately, federal and state governments provide income, health care and other benefits as safety nets for impoverished and economically vulnerable people. These come in the form of Social Security benefits, Medicaid and unemployment insurance. Government benefits are an important aspect of a healthy, productive society and serve as a fail-safe against widespread poverty. Without them, many would go without basics such as food, shelter clothing and health care. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Once the application is submitted, the SSA usually does not need require documentation from the applicant because the information can be easily verified by various government databases. However, if the Social Security Administration does request proof or other documentation of any information on the application, potential beneficiaries must turn in the required paperwork within the specified time frame to avoid a delay in receiving benefits. The most commonly requested documents include photo identification, Social Security cards, birth certificates, marriage certificates and tax returns. The SSA does not accept photocopies or faxes of these documents; applicants must send the original documents by mail. The Social Security Administration will mail them back at the end of the application process. Survivors Benefits When a worker dies, the Social Security Administration provides their family with survivor's benefits to help fill the income gap left behind. These come as both one-time and monthly payments. A worker must have earned at least six credits in the three years before his death for his family to receive survivors benefits... Buy a copy to keep reading!
CHAPTER OUTLINE 
<ul><li>Guide to Government Benefits: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Unemployment Insurance, Disability <ul>
<li>Introduction </li>
<li>Retirement Benefits </li>
<li>Survivor’s Benefits </li>
<li>Disability Benefits </li>
<li>...and much more </li>
</ul>
</li></ul>

Guide to Government Benefits: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Unemployment Insurance, Disability

Politics & Social Sciences

Lauren Treadwell

Politics & Government

ABOUT THE BOOK At its core, Julie Otsukas novel When the Emperor Was Divine is a story about characters, and she portrays them beautifully. With simplicity, distance, and precise attention to the details of the era, she draws on universal human emotions to create individuals whose experiences, thoughts, and perceptions open a window to the history of a troubling time in Americas history. The story begins in 1942, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, and it follows four members of one Japanese-American family as they leave their home in Berkeley, CA, and endure more than three years as internees in War Relocation Camps. Otsuka captures the guilt and shame, confusion and resignation that they feel, as they suffer indignities and loss resulting from the fears and prejudice of others, which theyve done nothing to deserve. MEET THE AUTHOR Judith M. Wilson is a writer, editor, and award-winning journalist. She and her husband live in Northern California with their family. Her interests include travel, learning languages, good food, and long walks. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Its spring, 1942 and a sunny day in Berkeley, CA, as an unnamed woman sets out to return a book to the library. The day starts out pleasant enough, but then suddenly, everything changes. Overnight, signs have appeared everywherein store windows, at the entrance to buildings, and stapled at eye level, to every telephone pole along University Avenue. The woman looks at one in the window of the post office and goes home. She never reaches the library. The woman is Japanese, and the United States is at war with Japan. The government believes that people of Japanese ethnicity who live in the coastal states of the western United States are a threat and is rounding them up and placing them in isolated internment camps inland. The authorities had taken her husband into custody the day after the attack on Peal Harbor, and he had already been sent to a camp out of state. Now she has learned that the rest of the family is about to be relocated. She spends the following days packing, deciding what to keep and what to throw out, and attending to the details, as she gets her family ready to leave their home for an unknown destination and an undetermined period of time.CHAPTER OUTLINE Quicklet on Julie Otsuka's When the Emperor Was Divine About When the Emperor Was Divine About Julie Otsuka Overall Summary Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary ...and much more  Julie Otsuka’s When the Emperor Was Divine

Quicklet - Julie Otsuka's When the Emperor Was Divine

Wilson, Judith Mary

ABOUT THE BOOK Laura Hillenbrands second full-length focuses on the life of Louis Zamperini, the Olympic miler who became a war hero. His story has the ring of an Errol Flynn adventure flick (although Basil Rathbone would have made a bad Mutsuhiro Watanabe), and ever since his return home people have been vying for the rights to his story. Zamperini has twice released his own version of the events, both under the title The Devil at my Heels. This work, along with the two original accounts, represents a precious resource in the field of history. It is important for these stories to be told; as our World War Two veterans are approaching old age, we need to record their stories and document their journeys just as Hillenbrand has done here. It is important to study the hard facts of war, but we also need to try and come to terms with the emotional and very personal thing that a war is for the people who experience it. In volunteering at the Windsor Historical Societys Veterans' Memories Project, I have come to understand the historical value of the veterans experience. MEET THE AUTHOR Davidson received his BA from the University of Windsor and his MA from Carleton Universitity. He teaches history at Eldercollege in Windsor, Ontario and has published a biography of Charles G.D. Roberts. You can follow his blog at www.hubpages.com/bkeithdavidson. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Louis Silvie Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917 in Olean, New York. His parents, Anthony and Louise, had immigrated from Italy only a few years previously. From the time he was born, the little boy that they called toots was a handful. The family moved to Torrance, California because of Louies pneumonia and they were one of the few Italian families in the area. With a natural desire to challenge authority, Louis grew to be a master thief and trouble maker. When the police in Torrance received a call, his door was the first they knocked at. His life was headed to the gutter when his brother Pete started coaching Louis as a runner. Louis broke high school and college track records before he qualified for the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His race impressed many as he ran the fastest lap in the 5000 meters, but he ran it too late and finished 7th. The feat earned Louie a handshake from Hitler, and the admiration of his countrymen. He returned to the United States and continued to set UCAA records and he was focused on winning at the next Olympic games. CHAPTER OUTLINE 
<ul>
<li>Quicklet on Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption <ul>
<li>About the Book </li>
<li>About the Author </li>
<li>Overall Summary </li>
<li>Chapter-by-Chapter Summaries </li>
<li>...and much more </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption </li>
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Quicklet - Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Education & Teaching

Davidson, Brett Keith

Studying & Workbooks

Starting a career in investment banking is no easy feat. With intense competition, high pressure, and limited positions, this career option is often difficult to access. Fortunately, there are several concrete and structured processes that can help any candidate shine in their interview and land that investment banking job. Whether youre an undergraduate prepping for your first internship, or seeking a new career in investment banking, knowing the ins and outs of the industry can help you make your big break. In this eBook, Donna Khalife shares an insiders perspective to the investment banking industry and helps prepare readers for their chance at landing their dream job.
CHAPTER OUTLINE 
<ul>
<li>Dedication </li>
<li>Chapter One: Introduction <ul><li>Introduction to Investment Banking </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Two: Why Investment Banking <ul><li>Why Investment Banking? </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Three: Reasons To Go Into Investment Banking <ul><li>Reasons to Go Into Investment Banking </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Four: Understanding Investment Banking Divisions <ul><li>Understanding Investment Bank Divisions </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Five: Investment Banking 101 <ul><li>Investment Banking 101 </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Six: Product Groups <ul><li>Understanding Product Groups </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Seven: Industry Groups <ul><li>Understanding Industry Groups </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Eight: Investment Banking Tips For Undergraduates <ul><li>4 Investment Banking Tips for Undergraduates </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Nine: Investment Banking Analysts <ul><li>Investment Banking Analysts </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Ten: Undergraduate Recruiting <ul><li> What Recruiters Look For in Undergrad Applicants </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Eleven: Investment Banking Associates <ul><li>Investment Banking Associates </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twelve: MBA/JD Recruiting <ul><li>What Recruiters Look for in MBA/JD Applicants </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Thirteen: Tips For MBA/JD Applicants <ul><li>Tips for MBA and JD Applicants </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Fourteen: Associate Expectations <ul><li>Expectations of an Associate over an Analyst </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Fifteen: Resources For Investment Banking Applicants <ul><li>Resources For Investment Banking Applicants </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Sixteen: Recommended Reading <ul><li>Recommended Investment Banking Reading List </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Seventeen: Investment Banking Recruitment <ul><li>Investment Banking Recruitment </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Eighteen: Networking Techniques <ul><li>Top Networking Techniques For Recruiting </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Nineteen: Investment Banking Resumes <ul><li>Investment Banking Resumes for Analysts and Associates </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty: Investment Banking Cover Letters <ul><li>Investment Banking Cover Letters for Analysts and Associates </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty-One: Insider Recruiting Advice <ul>
<li>Insider Recruiting Advice </li>
<li>Insider Recruiting Advice </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty-Two: Investment Banking Interview <ul><li>Investment Banking Interview Advice </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty-Three: Investment Banking Interview Questions <ul><li>Technical Interview Questions on Finance, Valuation, Economics, and Accounting </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty-Four: Identifying Your Weaknesses <ul><li>The Toughest Question: Identifying Your Weaknesses </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty-Five: Interview Preparation <ul><li>Interview Prep Work and Analysis </li></ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Twenty-Six: 6 Things You Don't Want To Say In Your Interview <ul><li>6 Things You Don’t Want To Say In An Interview</li></ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Best Book on Investment Banking Careers

Khalife, Donna

Business & Money

Quicklets: Learn more. Read less. About Orson Scott Card Orson Scott Card was born on the 24th of August, 1951. As the author of Enders Game and its sequelSpeaker for the Dead, he is the only author to win two of science fictions most prestigious awards (The Hugo award and the The Nebula award) in consecutive years (1985 and 1986). He is most well known for his science fiction and fantasy writing (in addition to his books in the Enderverse he has also authored a series of fantasy novels, The Tales of Alvin Maker, and a few religiously based fiction novels The Women of Genesis series), but has also authored comic books, screenplays and scripts for computer games. Card is a practicing member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. About Enders Game Enders Game was initially published as a short story in 1977 in Analog magazine, but was re-released in 1991 and is currently available in print in 28 different languages around the world. In addition to its print format,Enders Game is also available in audio and comic book formats and it is expected that Enders Game will be released as a film in 2013. Enders Game has won both the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award (the two most prestigious awards in science fiction), and despite being a fiction book, Enders Game is also on the suggested reading list for the U.S. Marine Corps. BOOK EXCERPT From the Chapter 1 Summary: Introduction Every chapter in Enders Game begins with a conversation between two unknown persons these people are plotting and planning how to utilize Ender to save the world from the Buggers, and how best to train him to be that saviour. In Chapter 1, two unnamed people are arguing with each other about a boy and his siblings. They decide that the boy is the one that they have been looking for to save the world, and while he is not perfect, he is a better option than either his brother or sister. Main Story As the main story begins, Ender is having his monitor removed. While this device had served to set him apart from the rest of his peers, it had also identified him as special and protected. With its removal, Ender is now at risk of harm from the bullies in the school and even his own brother Peter. Peter had also had a monitor, but his was removed a year earlier than Enders, and Peter has always hated him for being more suitable to the IF than he was. After Ender returns to class from the monitor-removal operation, a boy named Stilson starts to tease and torment him. Confronted by Stilson and several other boys after school, Ender realizes that without the monitor, he can get hurt quite significantly by the bigger boys. He is able to talk them into letting him go, and then realizing that the only way to ensure he is not confronted again, Ender beats Stilson, kicking him in the chest. After Stilson falls to the ground, Ender kicks him several more times to ensure that no one messes with him again. ...To be continued! Quicklets: Learn more. Read less.
CHAPTER OUTLINE 
<ul>
<li>Introduction <ul>
<li>Background Information for “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card </li>
<li>Overall Summary for “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card </li>
<li>Important Characters in “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card </li>
<li>Key Terms in “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card </li>
<li>...and much more </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Chapter Summaries <ul>
<li>“Ender’s Game” Summary, Chapter 1: Third </li>
<li>“Ender’s Game” Summary, Chapter 2: Peter </li>
<li>“Ender’s Game” Summary, Chapter 3: Graff </li>
<li>“Ender’s Game” Summary, Chapter 4: Launch </li>
<li>...and much more </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Additional Reading <ul>
<li>Related Online Content for “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card </li>
<li>Trivia for “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Quicklet - Ender's Game </li>
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Quicklet - Ender's Game

Morzaria, Hutch

Quicklets: Your Reading Sidekick! This Hyperink Quicklet includes an overall summary, chapter commentary, key characters, literary themes, fun trivia, and recommended related readings. ABOUT THE BOOK For look into a flower, and what do you see? Into the very hear of natures double naturethat is, the contending energies of creation and dissolution, the spiring toward complex form and the tidal pull away from it. Apollo and Dionysus were names the Greeks gave to these two faces of nature, and nowhere in nature is their contest as plain or as poignant as it is in the beauty of a flower and its rapid passing. Published over ten years ago, Michael Pollans The Botany of Desire: A Plants-Eye View of The World has had a profound impact on a generation increasingly sensitive to their interaction with nature and the environment. Teaching us to bridge gaps and take on perspectives other than our own, Pollan shows us revelatory information regarding our shared history with plants. Throughout the book, the dichotomy of the Apollonian and Dionysian are expounded upon the balance that is inherent in nature. Ideally, there is a give and take between controlled clarity and the seemingly chaotic. This extends to the reciprocal relationship between man and plant. MEET THE AUTHOR Britt Keller enjoys writing on any number of topics in order to share her understanding and perspective with others. She went to school for design, but has lately become more interested in reading, writing, philosophy, etcetera. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK The Basic Desire All beings are united by the most basic of desires: making copies of itself. For Pollan, the next logical step was to seriously consider the plants point of view. More specifically: the apple, the tulip, cannabis, and the potato. While we consider them domesticized, that gives the impression that were in charge. Unequivocally, they are in turn manipulating us, each party ensuring the survival of the other species. Further, by looking at the social history of each of these plants, we find highly accurate clues about the history of mankind. We shape them, and they shape us. In tracing our relation to the development of each plant, we unlock a multitude of implications about who we are. Whos Domesticating Whom? Recognizing the complexity and sophistication of plants lies in appreciating the difference in direction theyve taken to invent new strategies of survival. Transforming water, soil, and sunlight, they are true alchemists... Buy a copy to keep reading!CHAPTER OUTLINE Quicklet on Michael Pollan's The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World  Michael Pollan's The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World About The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of The World About Michael Pollan Overall Summary The Human Bumblebee ...and much more

Quicklet - Michael Pollan's The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the Wor

Keller, Britt

Quicklet - Glee (Season 2)

Braun, Paula

Quicklet - Andrew Ross Sorkin's Too Big To Fail

Duncan, Noelle

Quicklet - Angela Y. Davis's Are Prisons Obsolete?

Bemboom, Nicole

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