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- Why are people whose names begin with the letter "J" 250 percent more likely to become millionaires than people with names beginning with the letter "N"?
- Why are "I" people becoming doctors at four times the rate of "O" people?
- Why do the Keiths of the business world statistically outperform the Nigels by almost 300 percent?
- Why do the Johns, Peters, Katherines, and Janines of the world consistently earn more money than the Codys, ... more

     

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      About the Book

      - Why are people whose names begin with the letter "J" 250 percent more likely to become millionaires than people with names beginning with the letter "N"?
      - Why are "I" people becoming doctors at four times the rate of "O" people?
      - Why do the Keiths of the business world statistically outperform the Nigels by almost 300 percent?
      - Why do the Johns, Peters, Katherines, and Janines of the world consistently earn more money than the Codys, Austins, and Alexes?
      - What mechanisms explain why the name Emma evokes stronger romantic feelings than the name Kate?
      - Can names influence our behavior and affect self-image?
      - What are the unseen forces in our names that affect our destiny and how can we harness them to ensure our children's success?

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      • Media: Hardcover Book, 512 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Overlook Press (Oct. 31st, 2004)
      • ISBN-10: 1585675946
      • ISBN-13: 9781585675944
      • Dimensions: 8.76 x 11.18 x 1.39 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 3.13 lbs
      • Categories: Curiosities Wonders

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