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How to Be a Genius
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At a glance, How to Be a Genius by John Woodward comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2009 • DK Publishing • 192 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2009 • DK Publishing • 192 pages • ISBN 9780756655150.
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This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Treat this like a focused read: enough attention to get its shape, without overcomplicating it.
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