The Editors Of New Word City: 51 books

On April 9, 1909, Commander Robert Peary became the first person to reach the North Pole. As immense as his achievement was, it can only be appreciated by studying it as the climax of an enormous struggle, extending over centuries, for the mastery of the Arctic. Here, edited and condensed with modern readers in mind, is Professor Charles F. Hornes classic account of the quest for the North.

In more than one respect, the Boer war in South Africa was a surprise to the world two tiny Boer republics presented a defiant ultimatum to a great empire, fought with skill and deadly effect, and some of the British colonies that were supposed to be the most independent eagerly mustered volunteer regiments...

Like a young entrepreneur with nothing but an idea, iconic Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant used his will and talent to escape hardscrabble poverty and invent himself as an American monument. His secret, according to this brief eBook: He was able to learn from his mistakes, adapt to change, and earn the devotion of his players.

Leadership isn’t about winning; it’s about helping people succeed in life. That's the message of John Wooden, one of college basketball's greatest coaches. His UCLA Bruins piled up a record that may never be surpassed. Wooden saw himself primarily as a teacher, argues this short-form book, and his...

Henry Ford was perfectly tuned to his time. While other automakers were turning out expensive toys for rich men, he made sturdy, practical cars that everyone could afford and everyone could drive. His moving assembly line slashed the cost of production. His network of franchised dealers nurtured car...

Three Super Bowl rings attest to Bill Walsh as “The Genius” of modern professional football. The detailed planning and preparation that made his game and the care he took with his people can create success in the world of business as well as on the football field. Here, in this short-form book, is what leaders everywhere can learn from Bill Walsh.

Bono may be best known as the lead singer of the rock band U2, but he has also spent the last decade rocking the corridors of power. His is a provocative model of leadership that we should all learn to hum. Here, in this short-form book, is how Bono went from carrying a tune to shouldering a humanitarian burden - along with lessons for every leader.

Walt Disney was one of the most influential Americans of the twentieth century. He was an artist who created loveable characters who have become part of the planet's collective consciousness. He was a visionary leader who embraced innovation and built a vast entertainment empire that has delighted...

President Ronald Reagan presided over and had a hand in many of the most significant world events of the twentieth century - from the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union to an unprecedented resurgence of the U.S. economy. Called The Great Communicator, he was reticent when it came to talking...