WHAT MAKES DONALD TRUMP TICK? Is the world negotiating with a madman—or a genius? Is his chaotic approach to influence instinct-driven, or is it a calculated strategy? And did the co-author of The Art of the Deal secure a second presidency because of his negotiation style, or in spite of it? To endure and flourish in the era of the 47th president, we need more than political commentary. We need a playbook—one that helps us see patterns and analyze for ourselves what's going on, while empow...

WHAT MAKES DONALD TRUMP TICK? Is the world negotiating with a madman - or a genius? Is his chaotic approach to influence instinct-driven, or is it a calculated strategy? And did the co-author of The Art of the Deal secure a second presidency because of his negotiation style, or in spite of it?To endure and flourish in the era of the 47th president, we need more than political commentary. We need a playbook - one that helps us see patterns and analyze for ourselves what's g...

HOW DO YOU NEGOTIATE with Wal-Mart? With America’s President over going to war? A pay raise from an intimidating boss? More money for a struggling start-up? Sweeping social change? Your survival if you’re taken hostage by an armed killer? In this award-winning bestseller, you will travel across time through riveting, real-life David & Goliath stories⎯uncovering the secrets and strategies of successful smaller players so you, too, can get what you want against the odds.

HOW DO YOU NEGOTIATE with Wal-Mart? With America's President over going to war? A pay raise from an intimidating boss? More money for a struggling start-up? Sweeping social change? Your own survival when you're taken hostage by an armed killer?In this award-winning bestseller, you will travel across time through riveting, real-life David & Goliath stories⎯uncovering the secrets and strategies of successful smaller players so you, too, can get what you want ...

International bestselling author Peter D. Johnston has crafted a critically acclaimed thriller wrapped in the history of a moated castle, the Holocaust, and Hitler's rise—inspired by new accounts of how the Nazis tested a fledgling nuclear weapon in late 1944.Recovering from gunshot wounds and confined to an ancient English castle, America's top negotiator shares the secrets of his interrupted mission and his craft with the only person he dares to trust—a young Brit...

From veteran hockey reporter Patrick Johnston and Gino’s longtime friend Peter Leech comes the authorized biography of Gino Odjick.In the 1980s and ’90s, National Hockey League games were very different from the nimble, skill-focused displays we see today. One of the greatest differences—and one of the sport’s more popular facets at the time—was the widespread presence of “enforcers”: hulking, battle-scarred players whose main task was to police the sport by chasin...

A neighborhood in the southeast corner of San Francisco, Potrero Hill enjoys some of the city's finest weather and most spectacular views. Once pastureland and home to immigrants working in the shipbuilding industries, Potrero Hill was long ignored by guidebooks. Now 'The Hill' is regenerating, and these pages highlight what is gone and what remains on these sunny slopes.

In the years since Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children’s Learning was first published and quickly became a beloved bestseller, countless educators and their students have been impacted by this short, but powerful book. Throughout it, author Peter Johnston provides examples of seemingly ordinary words, phrases, and uses of language that are pivotal in the orchestration of the classroom. Grounded in a balance of research and classroom practice, Choice Words demo...

Voici le fascinant portrait d’un hockeyeur charismatique au parcours atypique et d’un homme au grand cœur qui s’est gagné, avec ses qualités et ses failles, l’affection d’une infinité de gens durant sa trop courte vie. Né dans la petite communauté autochtone de Kitigan Zibi, au Québec, Gino Odjick avait peu de chances d’atteindre un jour la LNH. Pourtant, sa détermination farouche lui permet de réaliser son rêve en 1990 avec les Canucks de Vancouver. Homme fort redouté, il est aussi capabl...

Die Corona-Krise brachte es an den Tag: Seit Beginn des Jahres 2020 ist die Fassade der westlichen Demokratien zusammengebrochen. Beim Umgang mit der Pandemie griffen die Machthaber fast allerorts zu autoritären Methoden. Ihre Instrumentalisierung geriet zu einem Eliten-Komplott, das jede Verschwörungstheorie in den Schatten stellt. Nichts hat die reale Funktion des bürgerlichen Staates so klar ins Licht gerückt wie diese Krise. Regierungen arbeiten als Exekutiven für Big Money, Big Pharma...

In a sea of troubling reporting about education, teaching, reading, and the wellbeing of teens, Ivey and Johnston bring some good news that shows what happens when we stop underestimating young people. This accessible book offers an engaging account of a 4-year study of adolescents who went from reluctant to enthusiastic readers. These youth reported that reading not only helped them manage their stress, but also helped them negotiate happier, more meaningful lives. This amazing transforma...

Curious about Computer Science and Cyber Security but not sure where to start? If you answered “yes,” then you should listen to this audiobook.This audiobook includes:Hacking: A Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Guide to Techniques and Strategies to Learn Ethical Hacking with Practical Examples to Computer Hacking, Wireless Network, Cybersecurity and Penetration TestIn this audiobook, you'll learn:How to secure your own wireless network...