Ever since their first publication in the 1940s, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers. Maud Hart Lovelace gwas the beloved author of the Betsy-Tacy books as well as many other books for adults and children. . And they learn that they themselves wouldn't want to be anything else. They learn that new Americans are sometimes the best Americans. And they do! The girls fall in love with the King of Spain, perform in the School Entertainment, and for the first time, go all the way over the Big Hill to Little Syria by themselves. After all, getting two numbers in your age is the beginning of growing up--exciting things are bound to happen. Betsy, Tacy, and Tib can't wait to be ten.

An amazing read with many practical applications for everyday life. Robert Bjork, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Psychology, UCLAI only wish I'd never before used the words breakthrough or breathtaking or magisterial or stunning achievement or your world will never be the same after you read this book. John Farrell reads with a voice that is at once firm yet highly identifiable. What emerges is both a testament to the remarkable potential we all have to learn and perform and an indictment of any idea that our individual capacities and limitations are fixed at birth.Dr. I am even willing to 'guarantee' that you will not read a more important and useful book in 2009, or pretty much any other year. Tom Peters, coauthor of In Search of Excellence and author of Re-imagine! Daniel Coyle digs deep into the core of the insatiable desire to become better. Journalist Coyle travels the world to discover the truth about talent in this fascinating account that studies how individuals can unlock their full potential and bring their talents to light. And if all thats not enough, its also a helluva good read. Daniel Coyle has woven observations from brain research, behavioral research, and real-world training into a conceptual tapestry of genuine importance. A Bantam hardcover (Reviews, Apr. 6). g All rights reserved.I only wish I'd never before used the words 'breakthrough' or 'breathtaking' or 'magisterial' or 'stunning achievement' or 'your world will never be the same after you read this book.' Then I could be using them for the first and only time as I describe my reaction to Daniel Coyle's The Talent Code. The resulting recording serves as a fine instructional guide for those searching for how to fulfill their dreams. And if all that's not enough, it's also 'a helluva good read.'Tom Peters, author of In Search of ExcellenceThis is a remarkableeven inspiringbook. The discoveries put forth by Coyle come down to three main elements: coaching, motivation and practice. While these hardly seem like breakthroughs, Coyle's discovery process proves fascinating.