Random Commuter Observations (RCOs): Living the Dream on the Way to Work
Publication Date: 05/29/2018
Stress, inconsiderate people, sweat, delays, really strange smells, massive crowds, wearying bureaucracy, funny conversations overheard, and startling things seen…these “joys” and more are the unavoidable facts of life for millions of commuters. Author Mike Lewis – writer, people person, observer of mankind, and fellow commuter – has regularly chronicled his adventures and…
White Collar Warrior: Lessons for Sales Professionals from America’s Military Elite
Publication Date: 05/22/2018
To be the best, you must learn from the best. Drawing on exclusive interviews with former members of the U.S. Special Forces and leading sales professionals from a variety of industries, executive coach Bill Hart shows you how to develop the mindset, habits, and disciplines to elevate your sales performance…
Escaping the Racism of Low Expectations
Publication Date: 05/15/2018
I am Barbara from Harlem and my God, my Country, and my Conscience are my guides. I was a liberal by default. I asked no questions. I had no answers. I just pulled the lever to vote for Democrats as was expected of me. Most of my fellow Black Americans…
SIERRA TWO: A Navy SEAL’s Odyssey in War and Peace
Publication Date: 05/15/2018
…a large wave buries the bow of Seamaster and I am exhaling bubbles into the ocean as I try to call for help. And then I am hit with a distinct sensation—I can no longer breathe… This and other incredible adventures are shared in SIERRA TWO, the true story of one man’s literal and…
Dementia Sucks: A Caregiver’s Journey – With Lessons Learned
Publication Date: 05/15/2018
The surprising true story of one woman’s journey through the nightmare of losing both parents to dementia, as she learns that a sense of humor is mandatory for survival. “Not buying it, huh?” My mother acknowledged her assertion that the woman she pointed out at the rehab center as being…
You Bet Your Life: How I Survived Jim Crow Racism, Hurricane Chasing, and Gambling
Publication Date: 05/08/2018
Growing up poor and black in the rigidly segregated South, Spencer Christian relied on his family’s solid work ethic, commitment to education, and Christian faith to carve a path to success and national visibility. As weatherman and co-host for ABC’s Good Morning America, he thought he had everything—a loving wife…
Airbnb: A 21st-Century Goldmine
Publication Date: 05/08/2018
The Airbnb platform has done more than create a different way for people to travel. It has created an entirely new breed of entrepreneur. A person can live anywhere in the world and still participate in the Airbnb platform…if he or she follows certain strategies. Entrepreneur and real estate expert Andrew Keene…
AMAZING ANIMALS: Creative Brick Building with Step-by-Step Ideas
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
The concept of this book is simple. Using the directions provided, parents and caretakers can help their children build different zoo, farm and marine animals out of building bricks. These imaginative projects will help your entire family bond as your child has fun and absorbs a number of important developmental…
Conquer Anything: A Green Beret’s Guide to Building Your A-Team
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
War has a way of shooting holes in your best-laid plans. Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Stube (Ret.) suffered life-changing wounds during the battle of Operation Medusa in Afghanistan in 2006, but using the Green Beret methods he learned in the Special Forces, Stube knew he could conquer anything. Service in…
Verizon Untethered: An Insider’s Story of Innovation and Disruption
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
The Verizon leadership team stands apart from most leadership teams today in their willingness repeatedly to put the enterprise before the individual. At first blush, this might look like a hopelessly old-fashioned notion in the age of the selfie. Yet, I would argue this is a trait that future leaders…