Hannibal and Me: What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure

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The lives of Hannibal and his Roman enemies are the stuff of legend. But these classic stories contain truths with relevance today: The seeds of our successes lie in our failures, and within our successes are the kernels of our failure. Knowing how to recognize these paradoxes will help us to be more effective at work, at school, at home, and with others.A big new idea book that springs from ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores these exciting ideas by analyzing the experiences of Hannibal and others who ...
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The lives of Hannibal and his Roman enemies are the stuff of legend. But these classic stories contain truths with relevance today: The seeds of our successes lie in our failures, and within our successes are the kernels of our failure. Knowing how to recognize these paradoxes will help us to be more effective at work, at school, at home, and with others.A big new idea book that springs from ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores these exciting ideas by analyzing the experiences of Hannibal and others who made their mark on history. By turns a riveting adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior, this is essential listening for successful people and for those who seek to transform misfortune into success.
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"Realistic and timely, Kluth's book uses historic truths to move us past the frequent traps of success and failure to mold practical, productive lives." —-Publishers Weekly
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  • ISBN-13: 9781594486593
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 2/5/2013
  • Pages: 336
  • Sales rank: 434,260
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.00 (d)

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Andreas Kluth has been writing for the Economist since 1997. He is currently the U.S. West Coast correspondent, covering politics, society, and economy in California and the western states. A graduate of Williams College and the London School of Economics, he is a dual citizen of Germany and the United States. Sean Runnette, a multiple AudioFile Earphones Award winner, has produced several Audie Award–winning audiobooks. He is a member of the American Repertory Theater company and has toured internationally with Mabou Mines, an avant-garde theater company. Sean's television and film appearances include Two If by Sea, Copland, Sex and the City, Law & Order, Third Watch, and lots and lots of commercials, for which he apologizes.
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