American Success

Imagine discovering what successful people have in common, distilling it into a set of simple practices, and using them to transform your company, your career, and your life. Written by three thought leaders in organizational development and self-improvement, including Built to Last co-author Jerry Porras, Success Built to Last challenges conventional wisdom at every step. It draws on face-to-face, unscripted conversations with hundreds of remarkable human beings from around the world.

Dr. Orison Swett Marden triumphed over his tragic childhood to become a man who was revered by millions and who became known worldwide as "The Father of the American Success Movement".

The Color of Success tells of the astonishing transformation of Asians in the United States from the "yellow peril" to "model minorities" - peoples distinct from the white majority but lauded as well-assimilated, upwardly mobile, and exemplars of traditional family values - in the middle decades of the 20th century. As Ellen Wu shows, liberals argued for the acceptance of these immigrant communities into the national fold, charging that the failure of America to live in accordance with its democratic ideals endangered the country's aspirations to world leadership.

In this engaging, inspiring, and educational Holocaust survivor memoir, Ben Lesser invites listeners to revisit a time in history when the world went mad. Learn how this ordinary, young Jewish teenager from Krakow, Poland, survived through extraordinary times living in ghettos, enduring four concentrations camps -- including Auschwitz, Buchenwald and Dachau -- two death marches, and two death trains. After liberation from Dachau, the Holocaust survivor slowly healed, eventually recovering physically from his near-death experience.

The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life shares Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel's "Big Ten" fundamentals for success: Attitude, Discipline, Faith, Handling Adversity & Success, Excellence, Love, Toughness, Responsibility, Team, and Hope. Peppered with personal stories from Tressel's storied coaching career, the book shares the fundamental lessons that he has been imparting to his players for the past 20 years.

Preparation is easy to praise but very hard to master. No modern coach, in any sport, understands that better than NFL veteran Tom Coughlin. He led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories with his system of relentless preparation and old-school tough-mindedness. He teaches his players that you can never guarantee a win, but you can always earn the right to win - with focus, consistency, hard work, and anticipation of obstacles. And if you’ve earned the right to win, you can sleep soundly before a big game....

While factories across the Midwest shutter their doors, Cleveland-based manufacturer Lincoln Electric has thrived for more than a century. In addition to being profitable and technologically innovative, through good times and bad, the company has fulfilled its unique promise of "guaranteed continuous employment." Workers are viewed as assets—not liabilities.

More Speak English Like an American brings you another 300+ idioms and expressions you need to know for everyday life and for business success! If you liked Speak English Like an American, you're going to love More Speak English Like an American! In More Speak English Like an American, you'll follow the story of an American business as its employees come up with new product ideas, travel to China, throw themselves into office romances, and have exciting adventures.

Containing over 150 passages, songs, poems, and prayers, The Book of Psalms instills hope in its listeners and readers, spreading the wise words of God. Listen through the full spectrum of human emotion, from small, quiet joys, to devastation and sadness. Through The Book of Psalms, God teaches us to simply live, and to feel everything to its fullest.

Sidney Poitier was one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He overcame enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering...

Matthew Paulson, Founder of Analyst Ratings Network, Lightning Releases, and GoGo Photo Contest, has weathered the failures and triumphs of being an entrepreneur for nearly a decade. 40 Rules for Internet Business Success is his collection of core principles and strategies he used to grow his business. By listening to this audiobook, you will learn to: Throw away your business plan! Create a scalable business model that actually works.

Authored with raw honesty and unwavering conviction, this book serves as a wake-up call, urging listeners to confront the realities of our current trajectory while celebrating the resilience of the American spirit. Whether you're a seasoned political enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration, "The American Dream In Peril" promises to captivate, educate, and empower.

If you are new to the game of rugby as an American football player or rugby player at high school or collegiate level and want to break into Major League Rugby, then this book is for you. If you are are completely new to the game or an established fan who wants to impress your buddies, then this book is for you.

The New American Standard Bible is one of the most accurate translations of the Scriptures, and the Book of Romans is one of the most informative books in the New Testament. Let professional voice artist Dale McConachie, author of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a narrated journey through Romans, where you will discover what is means to be justified (declared righteous) by God.

For African Americans contemplating getting into Internet entrepreneurship and for those who might already be entrepreneurs, this book explains in a practical manner how to become an Internet entrepreneur from an African American perspective. From inception to exit, this book also gives you practical knowledge that you can use right away for any type of potential business endeavor.

This audio version of the new NASB 2020 is narrated by trusted voice Larry Williams, whose smooth tone and easily understood speech makes for an easy and pleasurable listen of God’s holy Word. Take the Word with you wherever you go, and make it part of every day!

In this “energetic” (Publishers Weekly) memoir, Victor Woods vividly recounts a trouble-filled and misunderstood coming-of-age in the suburbs of Chicago, the rollercoaster ride that led him to captain a multi-million dollar counterfeit scheme, and his life-changing stint in federal prison...

Self-regulation extends beyond discipline, requiring a holistic integration of psychology, physiology, and spirituality. Balancing these dimensions fosters mental health, physical vitality, and spiritual purpose. Modern society increasingly prioritizes personal spirituality over rigid doctrines, driven by scientific progress, globalization (blending Eastern and Western practices), and distrust in institutions. This shift emphasizes mindfulness and inner peace, aligning with emotional growth.

A carefully produced edition of Emerson's most famous essay. Beware of other publishers' slapdash editions.

As an heir to the Anheuser-Busch company and fortune, Billy Busch was raised on the real stories of how his family built one of America’s oldest and most iconic brands. Since the company was formed almost 150 years ago, the Busch family, their beer, the famous Clydesdales in their advertising, and even their style of business have become a symbol of the American dream—that not-so-outdated belief that hard work, grit, and a positive can-do attitude make anything possible. Family Reins tells the story of this legendary American family.