{"product_id":"rebel-researcher-n-kirk-hillier-9781038355607","title":"Rebel Researcher: The Unconventional Path to Discovery","description":"The most groundbreaking discoveries in science don't come from following the rules, but from breaking them with purpose. In Rebel Researcher: The Unconventional Path to Discovery, Kirk Hillier introduces the concept of the rebel researcher-an innovator who sees the power of rule-breaking, dares to ask disruptive questions, and challenges consensus-and guides them through reframing failure as a strength, transitioning from solitary thinker to collaborative leader, and navigating institutional politics and power to develop a bold, creative, and ethical leadership style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough case studies exploring recognizable figures in innovations both past and present, as well as thoughtful questions that encourage introspection and self-evaluation at the end of each chapter, Hillier guides current and aspiring research leaders to value curiosity over compliance and embrace failure as a stepping stone to innovation. At a time when science faces complex global challenges, it is the unconventional thinkers who will lead humanity forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tribute to the researchers who refused to play by the rules, and a roadmap for those who feel discontent with the way things are, Rebel Researcher: The Unconventional Path to Discovery is a bold exploration of how groundbreaking science often emerges not from conformity, but from rebellion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e N. Kirk Hillier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1038355605\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781038355607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e FriesenPress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"N. Kirk Hillier","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447302959359,"sku":"9781038355607","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f10e8125-70ba-4361-ac44-92d1c96e6fed.jpg?v=1777230209","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rebel-researcher-n-kirk-hillier-9781038355607","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}