Islands of Genius

Islands of Genius

Author: Darold A. Treffert

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2011-10-12

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1849058733

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In this fascinating book, Dr. Treffert looks at what we know about savant syndrome, and at new discoveries that raise interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. He looks both at how savant skills can be nurtured, and how they can help the person who has them, particularly if that person is on the autism spectrum.


Savant

Savant

Author: James Follett

Publisher: Arrow

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 9780749311391

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"Max Shannon and Martin Hussey have the Ultimate powers of destruction and protection within their grasp. It is while in Riyadh, researching new and deadly eye-guided 'looks that kill' technology, that Max first hears about the miraculous Iraqi tank which has survived the West's formidable weaponry. Round after round of armour-piercing shells have been fired at it, yet each missile has exploded a few metres away. What is the explanation of the tank that will not die? The link between this inexplicable phenomenon and an unsmiling, autistic 16-year-old savant girl is the key to James Follett's dazzling new technothriller, which posits a terrifying scenario - of unworldly but scientifcally possible energies harnessed to ruthless motivation..." - back cover.


Extraordinary People

Extraordinary People

Author: Darold A. Treffert

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780595092390

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For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatrist who was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, collects the most fascinating cases of Savant Syndrome both in history and modern times. Dr. Treffert documents the spectacular abilities—the islands of genius—in these remarkable persons, and describes as well the love, determination and dedication of their equally remarkable families, teachers and caretakers. He shares the observations of the far-reaching implications this astonishing condition has for understanding brain function and hidden potential in all of us.


The Savant and the State

The Savant and the State

Author: Robert Fox

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2012-09

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1421405229

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This debate, Fox argues, became a contest for the hearts and minds of the French citizenry.


The Wine Savant: A Guide to the New Wine Culture

The Wine Savant: A Guide to the New Wine Culture

Author: Michael Steinberger

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2013-12-02

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0393082717

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Presents a guide to wine that is overflowing with practical advice on thinking about wine, becoming a shrewd wine buyer, and enjoying the wine you drink.


Paris Savant

Paris Savant

Author: Bruno Belhoste

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0199382549

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Novelist Honoré de Balzac was the first to use the phrase "Paris savant" to refer to the dynamic Parisian scientific and intellectual community of the late 18th century. This book discusses how the Parisian scientific community came into its important place in the French Enlightenment, focusing on the Academy of Sciences.


A Savant's Vendetta

A Savant's Vendetta

Author: R. Austin Freeman

Publisher: House of Stratus

Published: 2012-09-30

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 0755143884

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Humphrey Challoner had a formidable reputation in criminal anthropology. An intelligent savant devoted to science and his wife, he tells the story of her tragic demise at the hands of a brutal murderer. But Challoner is not all he seems and when he dies a gruesome tale of revenge unfolds and of a man driven past logic into a state of hell.


The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta

The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta

Author: R. Austin Freeman

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-16

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta" by R. Austin Freeman. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.


From Servant to Savant

From Servant to Savant

Author: Rebecca Dowd Geoffroy-Schwinden

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0197511511

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Introduction -- Part I. Musical Privilege. Legal Privilège and Musical Production ; Social Privilège and Musician-Masons -- Part II. Property. Private Property : Music and Authorship ; Public Servants ; Cultural Heritage : Music as Work of Art ; National Industry : Music as a "Useful" Art and Science -- Postlude : A "Detractor" Breaks his "Silence" -- Conclusion : Privilege by Any Other Name.


The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, Volume 4

The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, Volume 4

Author: Irving B. Weiner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-01-19

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0470170239

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Psychologists, researchers, teachers, and students need complete and comprehensive information in the fields of psychology and behavioral science. The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, Volume Four has been the reference of choice for almost three decades. This indispensable resource is updated and expanded to include much new material. It uniquely and effectively blends psychology and behavioral science. The Fourth Edition features over 1,200 entries; complete coverage of DSM disorders; and a bibliography of over 10,000 citations. Readers will benefit from up-to-date and authoritative coverage of every major area of psychology.