What does it take to go from growing up in a Mississippi housing project to becoming a master sergeant and a celebrity chef serving in the White House under four United States presidents?Call Me Chef, Dammit! is the inspiring story of Andre Rush, who became an overnight sensation in 2018, after a photograph of his now-famous twenty-four-inch biceps went viral. However, his journey to that moment could never be captured in a fleeting moment.From his childhood workin...

Read by the author.What does it take to go from growing up in a Mississippi housing project to becoming a master sergeant and a celebrity chef serving in the White House under four United States presidents?Call Me Chef, Dammit! is the inspiring story of Andre Rush, who became an overnight sensation in 2018, after a photograph of his now-famous twenty-four-inch biceps went viral. However, his journey to that moment could never be captured in a fleet...

★★★ #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL & INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER ★★★YOU NEED TO STOP.This is a book for people who want to take action.At twelve years old, Dre Evans felt proud to participate in his first drive-by shooting.Everyone craves belonging and purpose in life. How far would you go to satisfy that need? Dre started by joining a Chicago street gang. But one terrifying day, as bullets flew past his head

The Change of Seasons is the seventh book in the 299 Days series, where summer has ended and reality has set in at Pierce Point. For many people, this means scrambling to survive the long winter with even less food. Some were smart enough to spend the summer preparing for the changing season and the expanding effects of the Collapse; others were not so smart, and their desperation and fear grows stronger by the day. Grant Matson reflects with pride on how he has provided for his family whi...

Podcaster and former TMZ host Van Lathan Jr. writes a sharp, funny, and brutally honest, cultural critique of the unspoken obstacles and extreme anxiety that keep us from maintaining good health in America’s “wellness waistland,” explored through vignettes about his mental health and weight loss journey as a Black man.A formerly chubby kid who self‑identified for much of his life as “the fat friend,” media personality and podcast host Van Lathan Jr. has struggled w...

Over the last 20 years, New York City has been convulsed by enormous challenges: terrorist attack, blackout, hurricane, recession, pandemic. New Yorkers is a grand portrait of the irrepressible city and a hymn to the vitality and resilience of its people. Craig Taylor spent years meeting New Yorkers - rich and poor, old and young, native and immigrant - and getting them to share indelible true tales. Here are the voices of those who propel the city each day - subway conductor, nur...

Whether you’re a service member, or the spouse, child or parent of one, you know about the sacrifices that you make. You’ll find inspiration, support, and appreciation in this collection of personal stories about military families.You’ll read about growing up in the military, being a military spouse or the parent of a service member, and moving. Lots of moving! And you’ll read about pride and patriotism, heartache and joy, miracles, and the amazing stories that cou...

Ever fantasized about quitting your job and starting over? Prioleau Alexander did just that. Here is his laugh-out-loud funny, endearing, and humbling exploration of life at minimum wage. Alexander walked away from a lucrative career as an advertising executive, seeking a life like that dude on Kung Fu.” Over the next year, he worked minimum-wage jobs as a pizza deliveryman, ice cream scooper, construction worker, ER tech, fast food jockey, and even cowboy on a Montana dude ranch...

The 2nd Edition of this very insightful manual delves deep into one of the most important components of getting hired as a Law Enforcement Officer today; the Oral Review Board. This manual not only sheds light on the often very secretive society of police but more importantly cracks the door open ever so slightly to give the reader that edge, that one little extra push required to make it in the field of Law Enforcement today. There is so much more than just questions and answers given in ...

It's time for an antidote to all the negativity! You’ll find that in this collection of 101 inspiring stories about what makes America great. From apple pie and baseball to our military heroes and first responders, from our vast and varied country to our energy and spirit, these stories will make you proud to be an American!We live in a great country, but we can forget that sometimes amid all the negativity that surrounds us. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spir...

This no nonsense look at dating and relationship advice is long overdue. Sometimes we need to stop sugarcoating the obvious and trust our gut instinct. The keys to everlasting love and affection are based in logic and common sense. It's time to Stop Being a Bitch.

At twenty-seven, Michael Tandoi’s life hit a breaking point. Years of bad decisions, fueled by a relentless crack-cocaine addiction, led him to become a danger not only to himself but also to everyone around him. A high-speed car chase, a string of criminal charges, and a courtroom packed with reporters ended with a judge handing down a sentence he believed was the only way to save Michael’s life: seven years in prison.The Man I Was Destined to Be is Michael’s raw, honest ...