The startling new science behind sudden acts of violence and the nine triggers this groundbreaking researcher has uncoveredWe all have a rage circuit we can’t fully control once it is engaged as R. Douglas Fields, PhD, reveals in this essential book for our time. The daily headlines are filled with examples of otherwise rational people with no history of violence or mental illness suddenly snapping in a domestic dispute, an altercation with police, or road rage att...

What is as unique as your fingerprints and more revealing than your diary? Hint: Your body is emitting them right now and has been every single day of your life.Brainwaves.Analyzing brainwaves, the imperceptible waves of electricity surging across your scalp, has been possible for nearly a century. But only now are neuroscientists becoming aware of the wealth of information brainwaves hold about a person’s life, thoughts, and future health....

Adored by many, appalling to some, baffling still to others, few authors defy any single critical narrative to the confounding extent that James Baldwin manages. Was he a black or queer writer? Was he a religious or secular writer? Was he a spokesman for the civil rights movement or a champion of the individual? His critics, as disparate as his readership, endlessly wrestle with paradoxes, not just in his work but also in the life of a man who described himself as "all those strangers call...

With contributions from major scholars of African American literature, history, and cultural studies, A Historical Guide to James Baldwin focuses on the four tumultous decades that defined the great author's life and art. Providing a comprehensive examination of Baldwin's varied body of work that includes short stories, novels, and polemical essays, this collection reflects the major events that left an indelible imprint on the iconic writer: civil rights, black nationalism and th...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you standing at a crossroads in your career, wondering what’s next — and whether it’s too late to change? In Second Act, First Class, career strategist Neil Douglas delivers an inspiring and practical guide for professionals navigating the challenges and opportunities of mid-career reinvention. Drawing on real stories, proven frameworks, and actionable insights, Douglas empowers readers to redefine success, overcome fear, a...

The Toyota Way Fieldbook builds on the philosophical aspects of Toyota's operating systems by detailing the concepts and providing practical examples for application that leaders need to bring Toyota's success-proven practices to life in any organization. The Toyota Way Fieldbook will help other companies learn from Toyota and develop systems that fit their unique cultures.The book begins with a review of the principles of the Toyota Way through the 4Ps model-Philosophy, Processes,...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Promotion isn't just about working harder — it's about working smarter, with purpose and precision. In The Promotion Equation, career expert Neil Douglas breaks down the unspoken rules of upward mobility and reveals the strategic moves that truly accelerate professional growth. With clarity and candor, Douglas equips ambitious professionals with the mindset, tactics, and confidence needed to rise — whether you're aiming for you...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if the routine tasks, meetings, and moments of your workday held the power to shape your future success? In Office Alchemy, Neil Douglas reveals how to transform the seemingly ordinary parts of your job into powerful catalysts for growth, recognition, and opportunity. Through smart strategy and subtle shifts in mindset, Douglas shows you how to extract long-term value from everyday efforts — no magic required. Packed with ...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You don’t have to chase every opportunity — you can become the kind of professional who attracts them. In Career Gravity, Neil Douglas reveals how to build the kind of personal and professional presence that draws the right roles, projects, and people toward you. With insight grounded in real experience, Douglas unpacks the habits, mindset, and positioning strategies that quietly yet powerfully pull success your way. Whether yo...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You’re talented. You’re capable. But you’re stuck.Whether it’s unclear direction, a toxic workplace, or self-doubt that’s keeping you grounded, From Stuck to Soaring is your personal blueprint for breaking through. In this energizing and practical guide, career strategist Neil Douglas shows you how to escape the inertia, reclaim your confidence, and reignite forward motion—no matter whe...