One sunny afternoon in 1982, a young businessman experienced a terrifying mugging in New York City that shook him to his core.Tortured by nightmares about the teens who roughed him up, Steve Mariotti sought counseling. When his therapist suggested that he face his fears, Mariotti closed his small import-export business and became a teacher at the city's most notorious public school--Boys and Girls High in Bed-Stuy.Although his nightmares promptly ceased, Ma...

A literary memoir and coming-of-age story exploring native New Yorker Jesse Malin’s boundless creativity and triumph over daunting challenges, both physical and emotional.ALMOST GROWN IS A RAW, HONEST, AND OFTEN FUNNY ACCOUNT of how a hyperactive kid from Queens made his dreams come true—and the hustlers, sweethearts, misfits, and lifelong friends he met along the way. With Malin as its streetwise narrator, the book has more in common with...

One sunny afternoon in 1982, a young businessman experienced a terrifying mugging in New York City that shook him to his core.Tortured by nightmares about the teens who roughed him up, Steve Mariotti sought counseling. When his therapist suggested that he face his fears, Mariotti closed his small import-export business and became a teacher at the city's most notorious public school—Boys and Girls High in Bed-Stuy.Although his nightmares promptly ceased, Mar...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to see how today’s best and brightest got it right, got it wrong, and came out on top.What was the tipping point for Malcolm Gladwell? What unscripted event made Meryl Streep who she is? In this inspiration-packed book, Katie Couric reports from the front lines of the worlds of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business—distilling the ingenious, hard-won insights of leaders and vis...

In this inspiring success guide, the former president and business icon teaches readers to achieve their dreams.Donald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story. American president, reality-television star, and developer of some of the planet's most prestigious real estate, he's also become one of the world's wealthiest men.Trump is a living example of how thinking BIG and knowing when to back up your opinions aggressively—regardless of wh...

One day in 1957, in the third-grade classroom of St. Brigid’s parochial school, an exasperated Sister Mary Lurana bent over a restless young William O’Reilly and said, “William, you are a bold, fresh piece of humanity.” Little did she know that she was, early in his career as a troublemaker, defining the essence of Bill O’Reilly and providing him with the title of his brash and entertaining issues-based memoir.In his most intimate book yet, O’Reilly goes back in time to examine the...

The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Gillian Zoe Segal's Getting There: A Book of Mentors , thirty leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top.In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and ...

Somebody is intent on murdering Hollywood's A-list. A well-known actress has been shot outside her Beverly Hills home. Shortly afterwards, the Los Angeles Times receives an email describing the murder in vivid detail. It is signed Mary Smith. More killings and emails follow - the victims are all major Hollywood players. Is it the work of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something far more terrifying?As the case grows to blockbuster proportions, Washingt...

The Emmy-winning legal journalist & TV host shares her inspiring journey while offering an intimate look at identity, intolerance & injustice in America."Sunny Hostin is an inspiring person, and her story is rich with insights into the different worlds and identities she has navigated. There is much to learn from I Am These Truths—for anyone seeking to understand those worlds, and anyone looking to translate life's challenges and complexities into ...

A successful entrepreneur, speaker, and marketing copywriter shows you how to wield the persuasive, profit-making power of humor.People buy more and buy more happily when in good humor. Understanding humor and being able to effectively use it for your sales and persuasion purposes is a powerful advantage. Drawn from thirty years' experience as a popular professional speaker, author of thirteen books, columnist and advertising copywriter, Dan Kennedy looks at humor a...

Learn how to become your own greatest asset in this invaluable self-help book.In How to Sell Yourself Joe Girard, “The World’s Greatest Salesman” reveals his important secrets for successfully selling your most important commodity: you! Joe explains how you can develop the fundamental skills and winning character traits that make other people notice just how much you have to offer. You will discover how to:Become a Master of the Fine Art of L...

It seems excessive…but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.The mass of black curls. The top hat. The cigarette dangling from pouty lips. These are the trademarks of one of the world’s greatest and most revered guitarists, a celebrity musician known by one name: Slash.Saul “Slash” Hudson was born in Hampstead to a Jewish father and a black American mother who created David Bowie’s look in The Man Who Fell to Earth. He was raised in Stoke until he was 11, when he and his mothe...