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Contrary to what you might have heard, you don’t need a degree from a prestigious university. The market and economy don’t control your bottom line. And taking a few hits doesn’t mean you can’t find success. Phillip Cantrell knows this firsthand. With a 4-4-2 win-loss-tie record, he has founded and/or led ten separate businesses that span the spectrum of success. He understands growth is directly related to your willingness to cultivate the right mindset and put in the effort.

The colorful story of Condé Nast at its zenith and the profound way it influenced how Americans aspired to look, eat, decorate, date, marry, and even think, has never been examined deeply. Empire of the Elite is the first book-length history of an empire whose publications refashioned American notions of prestige, whose editors became celebrities themselves, and whose diminution offers a cautionary tale of class, hubris, and technological change, even as its aesthetic and ethos remain influential to this day.

To her thousands of fans, Wisdom & Wellness founder, Speaker and Influencer Mpoomy Ledwaba is a symbol of strength and women empowerment. But going from university dropout to Forbes magazine’s list of 30 Under 30 wasn’t always easy–it took a lot of guts and a commitment to personal growth. How did we get here? is her coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Behind the Instagram likes and thousands of YouTube subscribers is a bright girl who sometimes bit off more than she could chew.

Unmasking Icons Dwayne Johnson peels back the layers of public image to reveal the man beneath the myth. This in-depth biography is not just a timeline of achievements—it’s a character study of a relentless reinvention artist who continues to adapt, grow, and lead across multiple domains. From his early days as a struggling football hopeful and third-generation wrestling legacy to becoming the world’s highest-paid actor and a global business mogul, Johnson’s life defies linear narratives and lazy celebrity stereotypes.

Even if you’re an inveterate landlubber, you’ll appreciate his water-borne humility as he absorbs lessons about what not to do before embarking on his own entrepreneurial adventure. Part memoir, part business primer, part hero’s journey, Boat Boy will have you alternately shaking your head, laughing, and taking notes.

Surviving Wall Street portrays the dramatic transformation of the investment banking business in recent decades through the tumultuous saga of one firm (Greenhill & Co., a specialist in mergers and acquisitions) and one man (Scott Bok, the longtime CEO of that firm). Written in the style of an adventure tale, this book is also a "coming of age" story for a naive young man who came to Wall Street and managed to grab a front-row seat for a period of epic change.

Ego Strength is the inspiring true story of Chuck Cuda, a self-made leader in commercial real estate and various other business enterprises, who turned adversity into the foundation of a lasting legacy. In today's fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and reinvention, true success is defined not just by what you achieve—but by how you overcome.

From its glitzy heyday in the 1980s through to the 2000s, American publishing empire Condé Nast and its magazines—including Vogue, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker and GQ—defined how to live the good life, with its editors and writers creating a vision of luxury and sophistication that shaped cultural and consumer trends, intellectual attitudes, and political beliefs the world over.

In Top 10 Richest Companies in the World That Are Still Family Owned, Cassian Rose uncovers the stories behind ten global giants that remain under family control. From agriculture to luxury fashion, food production to discount retail, these companies generate vast revenues and own incredible assets. You may have driven their cars, used their cosmetics, or shopped in their stores—without ever knowing the dynasties behind them. This book explores how these businesses began, how they grew, and how their founding families continue to shape their destiny today.

"THE AMERICAN DREAMER: The Extraordinary Life of Ronald C. Harding" "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." This is the remarkable, true story of Ronald C. Harding—a high school dropout, war veteran, double amputee, entrepreneur, Olympic sponsor, and national business leader—who defied every obstacle to achieve the American Dream. After losing both legs in a heroic trucking accident that saved the lives of a family, Ronald rebuilt his life from scratch, launching one of Southern California’s most successful Black-owned businesses. His inspiring journey would take him to the White...

As one of Marriott’s first franchisees, Bruce White built a highly successful and widely respected hospitality company.

FIDO: Forget It, Drive On! is more than a memoir—it's a powerful guide to resilience and leadership. Drawing from deeply personal stories and hard-earned professional lessons, Jose reveals how the wisdom passed down from his father shaped his approach to life, business, and the high-stakes world of healthcare.

Why did games go from joy-filled to pay-to-win? How did loot boxes, season passes, and virtual currencies take over? Insert Coin is not just a history—it’s a reveal. Discover how we got from Pong to Fortnite. Understand the psychology behind microtransactions. And explore the rise of indie rebellion in a world of soulless grind.

In An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life: Learning, Loving, and Laughing, Ralph Z. "Bud" Sorenson, former president of Babson College, shares his own experiences to illustrate an important truth: being entrepreneurial" goes far beyond starting new businesses—though that is certainly a part of it in fact, the "an entrepreneurial" mindset applies to all aspects of life, from choosing a career to finding a place to live to making the most out of your retirement.

By founding Penguin books and popularizing the paperback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that saw the millions of people given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special, Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes.

This book offers a rare look into the life of one of the world’s wealthiest women and one of its quietest changemakers. As the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Alice inherited immense wealth. But rather than follow the expected path of corporate leadership, she forged her own legacy—investing billions in art, healthcare, education, and cultural equity. It explores how she redefined what it means to be a billionaire, using her influence to create lasting public institutions like the Crystal Bridges Museum and the Whole Health Institute. Through intentional detachment from the ...

Илон Маск—человек, который одновременно восхищает и пугает. Одни видят в нем спасителя человечества, другие—опасного нарцисса с манией величия. Но кто же он на самом деле? Гениальный визионер или искусный манипулятор? Инженер будущего или архитектор хаоса? Автор, аналитик и исследователь Джеффри Уотсон предлагает не просто биографию, а глубокое психологическое расследование.

Oh, for the things that happen in the middle of the night: What a crazy life working as a front desk agent, night auditor, and supervisor! Experiences at a front desk in any hotel can be exasperating, frustrating, routine, simple, complicated, fascinating, intriguing, pleasant, boring, dull, perplexing, interesting, confusing, intimidating, scary, sometimes even fun—depending on the customers, the circumstances, the time of day, and how rested and refreshed or burned out and tired one is. The graveyard shift brought with it the added element of safety and adrenaline rushes, at times ...

Are You Ready to Turn Your Dreams into Reality? Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform your aspirations into achievements? "40 Incredible Inspirational Success Stories" offers a compelling collection of narratives from 40 remarkable individuals who have done just that. These are not just stories; they are powerful testimonies of courage, determination, and the relentless pursuit of passion. In this book, you'll explore diverse journeys across various fields, including business, catering, art, health, relationships, personal growth, technology, and more. Each story is unique, yet ...

In the world of business, giants walk among us—visionaries who have nurtured ideas into flourishing ecosystems, who have built empires from imaginative seeds, and who have transformed the course of economies through their indomitable spirits. These are the men and women who have defined the contours of industry and enterprise as generations have come and gone, and in whose footsteps countless others have dared to stride. At the crossroads of commerce, leadership, and technology, it is fitting to incorporate the sophisticated prowess of an AI language model to illuminate the wisdom of ...