Genius Publishing

Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen's profound and unmistakable lyrics. The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them.

In 2007, agents of the New York State Petroleum, Alcohol, and Tobacco Bureau (PATB) seized over half a million dollars in untaxed alcohol, drugs, and guns. This takedown, the largest in New York history, led to 87 arrests, the recovery of an unprecedented quantity of cocaine, crack, and marijuana, and captured the attention of law enforcement agencies all around the world. Under Too Long is the story of the PATB undercover team that led this investigation, as seen through the eyes of “Billy the Liquor Guy”.

When he was six years old, Roger Penrose discovered a sundial in a clearing near his house. Through that machine made of light, shadow, and time, Roger glimpsed a “world behind the world” of transcendently beautiful geometry. It spurred him on a journey to become one of the world’s most influential mathematicians, philosophers, and physicists. Penrose would prove the limitations of general relativity, set a new agenda for theoretical physics, and astound colleagues and admirers with the elegance and beauty of his discoveries.

Lee Krasner was determined to be an artist. With single-minded passion she pursued her dream. By her twenties she was Hans Hofmann's best student, and a vanguard of America's first art movement, along with de Kooning, Kline and Pollock. But for most of the twentieth century, art was a man's world, and even her peers failed her. Another obstacle for Lee was her marriage to Jackson Pollock, whose star shone so brightly, it cast a shadow over everything around it, eventually self-destructing.

Published in 1924 in response to growing racial tensions, W. E. B. Du Bois’ The Gift of Black Folk explores the contributions African Americans have made to American society, detailing the importance of racial diversity to the United States. He chronicles their role in the early exploration of America, their part in developing the country’s agricultural industry, their courage on the battlefields, and their creative genius in virtually every aspect of American culture.

How do we define genius? Standardized testing to measure intelligence began in the first half of the 20th century, but a high IQ score is only one way to quantify genius. In this audiobook, Eureka! The Science of Genius, we review the latest research on the nature of intellectual and creative achievement, including traits that geniuses tend to share, how much of their ability is nature versus nurture, the cognitive processes involved during the stages of discovery and creativity, and, most importantly, what we can do to enhance intelligence.

Elon Musk is undeniably a business titan. He controls massive companies like Tesla and SpaceX, and has cemented himself in history forever - but how much do you really know about the man behind it all? Inside this detailed account of Elon Musk’s life and career, you’ll learn about his childhood and schooling in South Africa, his humble beginnings on the American continent, and his first endeavors into business.

Meeting my idol was just the start of it and was supposed to be easy. Unfortunately for me, it seems like I was going to have a lot more than what I bargained for. As a scientist, I love to learn. I want to learn from the best and it is possible that I could make mistakes. So, when I am offered an internship, I have no choice but to accept. Paris, the number one scientist right now who is working on reproduction between aliens and humans.

Brian Holland, Edward Holland, and Lamont Dozier, known as Holland-Dozier-Holland or H-D-H, were the greatest songwriting team in American pop music history. Seventy of the songs they wrote reached the Billboard Top 40, with 15 of these reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. No other songwriting team or individual has come close to equaling, let alone surpassing, this record. They’ve been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

“One of Mexico’s greatest living writers,” wrote Jonathan Lethem in 2018, “we are just barely beginning to catch up to what she has to offer.” In the years since, Rivera Garza’s work has received widespread recognition: she was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant for fiction and was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism. Yet we have still only started to discover the full range of a writer who is at once an incisive voice on migration, borders, and violence against women, as well as a high stylist in the manner of Lispector or Duras.

Do you get shy or nervous when talking to people you already know? Do you avoid being in groups because you are scared of embarrassment? Do you replay social interactions over in your head, thinking you are the one at fault? It doesn't need to be this way! This book is your complete guide on how to tap in to your inner confidence and become comfortable interacting with people for life.

Stormy Day is making a name for herself in Misty Falls as a private investigator. When her ex-fiance suddenly shows up in town, he begs for one last chance. He invites Stormy and Jessica to a luxury three-day vacation at a nearby mountain resort. Stormy agrees, thinking what's the worst that could happen? The resort owner is a world-famous pastry chef, so the biggest danger should be calories. Up at the Flying Squirrel Lodge, everyone's having a grand time until one of the guests goes missing under mysterious circumstances.

A young journalist, a craggy and vastly experienced detective, and one of the most dangerous serial killers Britain has even seen. Their lives were about to intertwine. The chase to stop a cunning killer begins. Tex is a master at breaking down the thinking processes of those he hunts, but with Tex enduring his own psychological meltdown, can he penetrate the mind of this supremely malevolent psychopath?

Do you have what it takes to win in the new world of work? Trends that surfaced with the dot-com boom and the Great Recession blossomed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, triggering a transformation in the way we conduct business. Those already embracing this new paradigm will thrive. Those who can’t be nimble will get left behind. Zack Bennett encourages you to find your personal genius and create a work life around it so you can prosper amongst these changes. In the future of work, you are ultimately responsible for your own successes or failures.

Do you start projects that are important to you, but then abandon them? It is likely unrecognized perfectionism that is holding you back from creating art, starting your new business, writing your book, or growing spiritually. You have big dreams that you keep secret, because you don't want to be embarrassed if you fail at them.

Her invention could save thousands of lives...if she can survive long enough to share it. Jacqui’s research could lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and she’s determined to ensure the technology goes to the company with the best shot at creating life-saving products, not just the highest bidder. When her lab is broken into, she realizes her partner is desperate to get his hands on her research and the money it’ll bring. Jacqui goes into hiding, planning to lie low until she can find a buyer who lives up to her expectations.

Emotion plays a vital role in our behavior and thought processes. It is an essential aspect of our existence. Yet, most of us do not understand how emotion works. Unlock Your Emotional Genius explains what emotion is, how it works, and how we can use it effectively.

This book takes many of Solomon's great maxims and categorizes them for the listener. Do you understand the power of the mouth? Why discipline matters? Or even how discernment can simplify one's life? This treasure chest of proverbs will help you find the knowledge you need to avoid pitfalls and maintain contentment.

Do you struggle with a specific training or just want to advance your professional and personal development? Then, this audiobook can help you improve your self-awareness, your self-knowledge, and improve your skills, and/or learn new ones. In this audiobook, you’ll learn the fundamental skills that have survived for over 100 years in the entrepreneurial arena. You’ll learn the essential skills to gain more wealth, better health, think smarter, uphold stronger relationships, and win big.

All is peaceful in Atlanta, Georgia, until a strange spaceship lands on the Westside and arouses curiosity. Black aliens with advanced tech and gold teeth exit the ship looking for the one thing that isn't on their planet—voluptuous women to repopulate their planet.