Executive SummaryElevate – From Boys to MEN serves as a guide for teenage boys and young men navigating the complexities of modern life. Drawing on his personal experiences—from his upbringing in a disciplined household to his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War—Alan D. Benson provides a framework for building a life of integrity, honor, and self-sufficiency.The book is structured to help...

Stand Up! A Message to the Black Man" is a powerful and inspiring book by Alan D. Benson that serves as "A Message of Hope and a Call to Action" for Black men. Benson, who holds an MBA and MPA, draws upon his own life experiences and extensive research to address the unique challenges and opportunities Black men face in America.Key themes and insights in "Stand Up! A Message to the Black Man" include:● Manifesting Purpose and Action Planning: Benson introdu...

Keep That Seat Hot! Your Business Solution Guide for Operating and Growing Your Barber Shop Volume II is a book written by Alan D. Benson, with a foreword by Donte' L. Jones. It is a guide for barbers on how to operate and grow their businesses.The book covers various business strategies and concepts for the barbering industry that are much needed, according to Donte' L. Jones, the owner of Beyond the Cut Barber Shop. The book includes information on:Operating a busin...

Her Hair Is Her Crown of Glory! Your Solution Guide for Operating and Growing Your Beauty Salon Volume II serves as a guide for stylists and beauty salon owners, written by Alan D. Benson. It is designed as a manual to provide readers with the necessary tools to operate, enhance, and grow their beauty salon businesses, transforming them from a side "hustle" into a thriving, legitimate wealth-creating enterprise.The guide covers several key areas:Business Op...

The New York Times bestselling author of Mastering the Grill presents more than 80 delectable recipes that celebrate the art of slow cooking.This tantalizing book explores time-honored methods that yield tender, delicious meals with little hands-on cooking time. More than eighty recipes cover everything from slow-simmered soups and stews to hearty braised meats and a lemon cheesecake that cures to a creamy custard in a warm oven overnight.A ...

Cherished Jewish family recipes to cook for a year of festivals and rituals in this essential guidebook to recipes and traditions for the next generation.The Monday Morning Cooking Club has been collecting, curating and celebrating family cooking for 20 years, preserving and sharing recipes and stories from past generations. Now, as their adult children phone home to ask how to make treasured family dishes, it's time for a guidebook for the next generation....

Over the course of his fifty-year career, George Benson has performed for hundreds of millions of fans around the world, received ten Grammy Awards, and recorded with some of the most revered musicians of his era. In 2011, he earned a National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Masters Award. And he has finally decided to tell his story.Benson: The Autobiography follows the musician's remarkable rise from the ghettos of Pittsburgh to the stages of Dubai, and everywhere in between. ...

The recipes in this book highlight seasonal bounties and four major Caribbean flavors, resulting in a basketful of healthy, edible treasures!This innovative cookbook presents a new way to look at the four seasons through four ingredients that are integral to Caribbean flavors and culture, but available everywhere. Coconut, ginger, shrimp, and rum each boast unique health benefits, but are still simple and fundamental ingredients that will take any cook through the ...

**The New York Times–bestselling author returns with a gorgeously illustrated vegetarian cookbook that will transport you to the Mediterranean coast.For years, fans of the popular vegetarian blog Forest Feast have been transported to Erin Gleeson's picturesque cabin in the woods through her stunning photography of magical gatherings and vibrant vegetarian cooking. Now, Gleeson transports readers to Europe, with recipes inspired by her exploration of the cu...

Learn how to prepare your estate and settle the estates of loved ones.What needs to be done at the death of a loved one? There are four basic steps that must be followed. First is the arrangements for burial or cremation. Then the assets of the deceased have to be inventoried, followed by getting all debts paid and legal requirements met, followed by distributing the assets to the people who are supposed to get them according to the person’s will, trust, or state l...

Filling salads for every season and every taste!Salads are often considered an appetizer or a summertime meal. When the weather is too hot, lightly tossed greens with seasonal fruits and veggies are perfect for cooling the body and filling the stomach. But with rich, filling ingredients and heartier flavors, salads can be served as main courses even in spring, autumn, and winter. Healthy and Hearty Salads offers one hundred healthy and delicious recipes fo...

WINNER OF THE 2023 IACP COOKBOOK AWARD (FOOD ISSUES AND MATTERS)In the spirit of books like Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Food Lab, an informative, entertaining, and essential guide to taking your kitchen smarts to a higher level—from two food world professionals (a chef and a writer). A Publishers Weekly bestseller and one of the top cookbooks of 2022 (Food & Wine, The Sporkful, CBS Saturday Morning, Today Show).