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A Beautiful Mind Wasted is a compelling poetic narrative that explores the last five years of young Britton Hawkins' life. In the beginning the author introduces himself and his purpose by explaining his back ground and his interests. But this isn't your average story of a young kid growing up and...

In Massachusetts, where she grew up, Mia had always been a talented athlete and an A student. But after her parents divorce and her move to Iowa, things were different. There were no more sports to play that fit with who shed been. There were no more summers at the club, not even a neighborhood to...

Alicia A. Mercer, or Tish, as she was known, was a labor negotiator with Greyhound Bus Company during one of the largest strikes in their history. She worked diligently with the Harold Washington Campaign and later became a big part of his transition team. When Tish Mercer entered a room, corporate...

How to Kill Your Company is a short and wonderful romp of a book. Ken Kirsh provides us with fastest way Ive ever seen to help every leader become more self-aware, and in turn, build companies that thrive rather than fail. Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and author of the New York Times bestsellers...

Jukebox Johnny presents 1,001 of his best trivia questions about all of your favorite performers from the Golden Age of Rock & Roll. The questions in this book will thrill, entertain, amuse, and stump you! Even hard core fans will learn new tidbits about their favorite performers and how they...

Air travel is an almost essential part of everyday life. A significant proportion of travelers are curious about what is actually happening on the flight deck. This book, based on forty years of personal experiences, takes the reader into the cockpit. Written in a humorous style, it relates...

At sixteen, Betty runs away from the small river town she's always known, to live in Los Angeles with her father, an outrageous used car salesman and avid gambler. It is the first journey in what will be a remarkable life among remarkable people: Betty's first job out of college is as Joan Crawford's...

NISP BANK In the waning days of Dutch rule over Indonesia, a poor Chinese merchant bought the license to a bank named NV Nederlandsch Indische Spaar en Deposito (NISP) paid by his assets to the last pennies., and ran the bank successfully. By tradtition, he was obligated to express his gratitude for...

Are you living a full life today? Do you feel alive and passionate about what you are doing? Do you want more love, freedom, passion, peace, abundance, life balance, confidence, or joy in your life? In The True You, author and life coach Jennifer M. Blair helps you uncover your authenticity, inspire...

Some people float through life with never a care, a worry, or a problem, and others break their back to get through it. Author William L. Otto was one of those men. In The Last of the Dinosaurs, he shares his story as well of the story of a family, an age, and a city. A businessman, veteran,...

Are you looking for a way to meet new people from all over the world, make new friends, and help others? The solution is simple and affordablebecome a pen pal. In Dear Friend, author Cheri DeGroot shares the joys and rewards of becoming a pen pal and provides tips on sharing friendships through handwritten...

"This book is a concise and insightful approach to time management--perfect for busy people in need of smart, easy-to-use tools that will reduce stress and increase career success. A must read!" --Kim Jehn, Client Relations Manager

As a professional educator, Bill found it natural to collect the pearls of wisdom of his golf mates from scenic Granite Pointe Golf Course in Nelson, British Columbia. Advice was and is freely given every Thursday night. The advice will resonate with golfers everywhere as it speaks to the very obvious...

With heart, candor and wisdom, Sal Monastero here delivers invaluable guidance that parents, teachers, coaches, leaders, and managers at every level in all walks of life can apply to their own betterment and to the well-being and affirmation of their colleagues and teammates. David M. Darst,...