"Both mysterious and rewarding, the text reveals the powerful secrets of using the eyes to connect with others" (Rom Brafman, co-author of Sway).Eye contact can land you a job. It can get you a date. It can deepen your connections with the people you love. It can make or break business relationships. It can help win a fight. It can win over an audience.Simply put, eye contact is one of the most powerful tools in human face-to-face interaction. Th...

From the legendary Pentagon Papers whistleblower and anti-war activist-a posthumous collection of Daniel Ellsberg's previously unpublished writings that offers a window into his courageous life, work, and most deeply held beliefs.When Daniel Ellsberg passed away in 2023 at the age of ninety-two, his lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmament and truth-telling at the highest levels of government enshrined him as one of the most courageous patriots America has ever s...

The myth: If you get into a good college, study hard, and graduate with excellent grades, you will be pretty much set for a successful career.The reality: The biggest thing you won't learn in college is how to succeed professionally.Some of the smartest, most successful people in the country didn't finish college. None of them learned their most critical skills at an institution of higher education. And like them, most of what you'll need to learn to be successful you'll hav...

Myth: If you save for decades and invest in 401(k)s, IRAs, and a home, these investments will grow steadily, allowing twenty to thirty years of secure, peaceful retirement.Reality: Though this might have been true at some point in the last century, it is not true any longer. If you want to get ahead and enjoy a life of prosperity, you must invest in the last safe investment: yourself, and your own skills, value to others, relationships, and overall...

We tend to think of disasters as uncontrollable acts of nature or inevitable accidents. But are such incidents unavoidable or ever truly accidental? The authors of this remarkable book say we actually do have the power to prevent tragedies such as the flooding from Hurricane Katrina, the death toll from dangerous medicines like Vioxx, and the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Marc Gerstein and Michael Ellsberg insist that disasters need not be inevitable if we learn from hi...

Bloomsbury presents Truth and Consequence by Daniel Ellsberg, read by Jason Culp.From the legendary Pentagon Papers whistleblower and anti-war activist—a posthumous collection of Daniel Ellsberg’s previously unpublished writings that offers a window into his courageous life, work, and most deeply held beliefs.When Daniel Ellsberg passed away in 2023 at the age of ninety-two, his lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmament and truth-telling at the hi...

The case for investing in your own career before anything elseMichael Ellsberg and Bryan Franklin think you’ve been fed a lie: that if you save for decades and invest in 401(k)s, IRAs, and a home, these investments will grow steadily over decades, allowing twenty to thirty years of secure, peaceful retirement.This might have been true at some point in the last century, but it is not true any longer. If you want to get ahead and enjoy a life of prosperity, the authors argue ...

Stop Holding Yourself Back—It's Time to Go Ask!The strongest relationships, top sales groups, and most successful organizations have one thing in common: people who have the courage to ask outrageously. This doesn't mean being obnoxious or taking advantage of people. It means not compromising, taking a risk to get what you know you need, not what you think you can get.Based on Linda Swindling's original research and her experience helping people make high-stakes requests in...

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence.Ever wonder how gay marriage became accepted over such a short period, after thousands of years of peril? Or how you were dumb enough to get in that last quarrel with your significant other? Or how Donald Trump became the clear front-runner in the Republican presidential primary? Or how millions continue to d...

Your guide to tools, skills, quick fixes, weekend projects, and even major upgrades—packed with pro tips!Developing your do-it-yourself skills can save you significant money, make your dream home a reality—and be just plain fun. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you'll find all the information you need to fix trouble spots, handle the unwelcome surprises of homeownership, and increase t...

National Bestseller: "Tricks for performing accurate mental calculations and fun alternate approaches to common math class difficulties." — Library JournalMillions of otherwise successful adults are afraid to balance their checkbooks and don't know how to figure interest on savings or credit. Millions of students dread their math classes and live in fear of the math section of the SAT. But, as Scott Flansburg, "the human calculator," demonstrates in this re...

A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike.Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside-a reminder of turbulent times past.Exploring English Castles provides read...