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• Emphasizes interpretation and visualization—two of the most important tasks of print reading.
• Updated for the most current ASME and ISO standards, affecting such topics as dimensioning, tolerances, surface texture, and threads.
• Hundreds of CAD-generated drawings, improved chapter review questions, worksheets, and solutions give the self-directed learner all the elements necessary to support self-study.
• The companion BlueprintReading Basics Instructor’s Resource Kit (sold separately) includes a wealth of materials for presenting the material in a classroom setting: PowerPoint presentations; recommended syllabi; hundreds of individual PDF files for Review Questions & Solutions, as well as Worksheet Problems & Solutions.

Unique Features

• Inside tips and tricks from a CNC professional with a broad background of art, engineering, architecture, and teaching.
• In-depth discussions of using Fusion, the design environment and basic drawing tools, and CAD, the manufacturing environment, as well as creating programs for running on CNC machines.
• An affiliated website, www.cncbeginner.com, is perfect for visual learners, with helpful online video tutorials, color photographs, and graphs seen in the book with more detailed explanation.

For decades, AutoCAD® students, instructors, and professionals have relied on the Exercise Workbook series to develop and hone their use of this versatile program. Whether you are new to the software, seeking to develop and improve your 2D drawing capabilities, or just want to make the most of the latest version of this program, the bestselling Beginning AutoCAD® 2026 Exercise Workbook is the ultimate reference. And for the first time, this superb resource is in full color, making it the ideal tool for visual learners.

With step-by-step instructions, inside tips, and tons of exercises, AutoCAD experts Shrock and Heather help users make real progress in both learning the basics and mastering the steps involved in creating professional-quality drawings. To quick-start working with drawing commands, users can download preset drawing templates from the provided link, or by visiting Industrial Press’s website product pages.

Improving on previous releases, AutoCAD 2026 facilitates efficient creation, precise revision, and sharing of layouts for a myriad of projects. For example, the new Activity Insights palette provides an overview of edits, enabling the creator or collaborators to see what has changed in a drawing. Plus, this edition includes an essential AutoCAD Quick Key Guide for quick access to the most frequently used AutoCAD features.

New and Improved Features in the Beginning AutoCAD 2026 Workbook

• Now in full color!—Users will find key topics, instructions,and steps—plus helpful notes, CADTips, and full-color screenshots displaying AutoCAD 2026 tools, commands, and menus—all clearly color-coded.
• Activity Insights—A new palette provides users with access to a What’s Changed summary of what has been done in each creation and edit session. Activity Insights can be filtered by time, users, and activities.
• AutoCAD Quick Key Guide—An invaluable bonus in this edition is a guide to function keys for AutoCAD help and text screens, dialog boxes, modes, and features, along with time-saving, one-key shortcuts for commands and drawing management, and other useful keyboard combinations.
• Global AutoCAD2026 Updates—New illustrations, detailed explanations, and step-by-step instructions throughout this Exercise Workbook reflect the latest AutoCAD tools, dialog boxes, and key elements.

Organizations within all industries will use this book to evaluate their storeroom practices towards best practices. The reader can choose a path forward by using the book’s contents to educate the storeroom associates and storeroom users on the relationship of all the storeroom functions and world-class principles for storeroom effectiveness.
 
Unique Features

• Provides a step-by-step, detailed explanation of the 32 storeroom processes and practices, with additional guidance in related activities that lead to a super-efficient and effective storeroom that’s a true core-value driver.
• Helps those who need to establish a maintenance storeroom from ‘scratch,’ as well as reviewing an established storeroom’s processes to determine the necessary steps required to elevate performance and results.

• Contains more than 180 illustrations, numerous calculations, tables, and essential appendices.
• Special attention is paid to modular systems, clamping devices, and clamping force calculation.
• Perfect for students of manufacturing engineering, process engineers, design engineers and drafters, as well as quality control and maintenance and reliability managers and technicians.

• Packed with more than 800 figures, 4-color pictures, and product shots. 
• Authors use their more than 150 combined years of industrial and academic experience to impart CNC knowledge.

• Explores problem solving as a science.
• Focuses on how to help an organization be successful, both at quickly getting the plant back in operation, and defining permanent solutions.
• The only book to detail troubleshooting and RCFA under the same cover.

There is a newer edition of this bestselling title.

Warren Hammer’s Blueprint Reading Basics has been a bestselling classic for nearly two decades, revered for its ease of understanding and for giving readers opportunities to practice what they learned. With this historic revision, new author Charles Gillis has updated the entire package, replacing ALL figures with CAD-generated artwork, adding new illustrations, representing metric drawing practices alongside English, and including content from drawing standards such as Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Engineering Drawing Practices, Welding Symbols, Orthographic and Pictorial Views, Surface Texture, Undimensioned Drawings, and Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings, among others.

Material has been rearranged for better presentation and an improved reader experience. Chapters on views, dimensions, surface finish, threads, and gears have been expanded, while new material on splines and cam prints has been added. Brand new chapters covering welding symbols and welded parts, sheet metal parts, and cast, forged, and molded plastic parts will be of particular interest to readers working with these processes.

Each chapter contains a thorough explanation of the topic at hand, accompanied by detailed professional drawings, review questions, and corresponding worksheets, making this an ideal reference for students and instructors alike, and a must-have for mechanical engineers, draftspeople, inspectors, machinists, and students learning the manufacturers trades. This groundbreaking work now features a broad presentation of metric drawing standards and internationally recognized symbols, making it a truly global reference.

An Instructor’s Resource (sold separately) includes:

• Over 600 PowerPoint presentation slides for using the book in the classroom. The arrangement mirrors the book and can be customized by instructors.
• Blueprint Reading Course Recommended Syllabus and Lesson Plans, to be customized to suit each instructor’s needs.
• PDFs of Selected Figures and Tables.
• PDFs for Review Questions and Answers.
• PDFs for Worksheet Problems and Solutions.

The work talks about cutting oils, cutting speeds and easier-to-machine materials, and it cautions against buying sets of anything, vs. buying the one accessory you’ll truly need. Finally, there are chapters on building a tailstock drill press, a special toolpost for easy screw cutting, and a precision grinder for lathe tools that can be made from oddments of material in a couple of days or less.
           
Features

• Differentiates between the truly essential features (screw-cutting) and the nice-to-have (power feeding), spindle speed selection from a gearbox (typical) or continuously variable (more convenient).
• Offers advice on screw-cutting US and metric threads, and handling the machinist’s most trouble-prone actions, such as knurling and parting off.
• Provides a workpiece tutorial that demonstrates many of the commonplace lathe routines—ideal for first-time users.

There are now so many different milling machines that insider information has become even more important. In this work, Choosing & Using the Right Milling Machine, Richard Rex provides everything needed to choose the right type of mill—knee-type (Bridgeport) or bench-top—and properly install it depending on the type of work you’re doing. With suggestions for finding, installing, and using the essential accessories, including digital readouts, this work is a must-have for model shops around the globe. And it’s the perfect companion work to Choosing & Using the Right Metal Shop Lathe.  
           
Features 

• Covers different types of milling cutters, including end mills, drill bits, reamers, and slitting saws.
• Introduces information on the add-ons that get a shop operational with the least delay and expense.
• Instructs on the installation and use of three popular accessories—table power-feed, digital readout (DRO), and rotary table.

William Langland's Piers Plowman is one of the major poetic monuments of medieval England and of world literature. Probably composed between 1372 and 1389, the poem survives in three distinct versions. It is known to modern readers largely through the middle of the three, the so-called B-text. Now, George Economou's verse translation of the poet's third version makes available for the first time in modern English the final revision of a work that many have regarded as the greatest Christian poem in our language.

Langland's remarkable powers of invention and his passionate involvement with the spiritual, social, and political crises of his time lay claim to our attention, and demand serious comparison with Dante's Divine Comedy. Economou's translation preserves the intensity of the poet's verse and the narrative energy of his alliterative long line, the immediacy of the original's story of the quest for salvation, and the individuality of its language and wordplay.

Unfortunately, sometimes bearings fail, and often at the most inopportune time. This is a source of great concern and expense to users, causing downtime and the loss of millions in damages, outages, and lack of productivity. While modern precision manufacturing and maintenance practices have reduced some of the premature failure, they haven’t addressed many of the core problems that lead to bearing failure.

This work presents a collection of different case studies in a multitude of industries where bearings have failed, and includes a failure description, observations, possible reasons for the failure, plausible cause and effect, and then discusses what might have been done to mitigate the problem and, when possible, provides solutions to prevent further failures. The author uses root cause failure analysis and explores such topics as alignment, lubrication, manufacturing defects, mounting practices, contamination, and fatigue. He then explains how one or a combination of these issues worked together to cause the failure, and offers preventive solutions to avoid future problems.
 
Features
Throughout the book, a classical RCFA approach is used for each case study, using a nine-step analysis with solutions:

1. Define the problem
2. Get information and input from various sources
3. Locate the evidence
4. Look for the mistakes
5. Ishikawa / Fishbone Diagram
6. Getting to the roots
7. Solutions
8. Create plans to implement the solution
9. Monitor the solution and confirm if it works

• Characteristics of individual leaders: The desire to be responsible and having a personal mission, vision, and values that align with the leadership position.
• Leadership roles: Expert/technician, manager/administrator, coach, systems thinker, and visionary.
• Leadership attributes: Consistent, attentive, respectful, motivational, and assertive.
• Leadership skills: Time management, communication, empowerment, giving and receiving feedback, and conflict management.
  
  

Reviews

Makes the complex subject of leadership easier to understand and pursue

“Tom Moriarty has taken the complex subject of leadership and made it easier to understand and pursue by creating a system that can be followed by anyone who desires to be a leader. From the very beginning of this book, he gives practical examples to drive the points home including defining leadership as — identifying and solving the right problem. (That is in my opinion the essence of leadership.) As part of the ‘Leadership System’, he demonstrates how very complicated processes are broken down into easy to understand directions for implementation.

The Productive Leadership System addresses the importance of accountability at all levels along with leadership standards, leadership development, and leadership sustainment through various models that are well described. Recognizing the importance of repetition, to move short-term memory to long-term memory, is key to creating habits essential in leading to the creation of a culture of reliability and empowerment of the workforce.

Tom’s personal mission statement, ‘helping others to lead full and satisfying lives’ is certainly achieved in this book by facilitating those people desiring to advance their own leadership and encourage it in others. I highly recommend this book and consider it to be an essential framework for developing and demonstrating leadership.”

—Winston P. Ledet

Not your average leadership book

“I have had the opportunity to read a lot of ‘leadership’ books and have enjoyed the personal stories of the authors, but rarely left with any lessons. When I first picked up The Productive Leadership System, I was expecting to read another story of Tom’s experiences in the U.S. Coast Guard. I was pleasantly surprised.

The book is a solid set of leadership means and methods with lessons. While focused on organizational reliability leadership, the lessons and processes go well beyond and into the how’s and why’s people both lead and follow, and a solid definition of the concepts behind leadership. In whatever position you are in, from not-for-profit, small business, manufacturing, to commercial, or any position that requires a solid, easily read, and straightforward text on leadership, I highly recommend this book.”

—Howard W. Penrose, Ph.D., CMRP, past chair Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals

Leadership insight for supervisors and CEOs

“This book is filled with practical tips on improving and refreshing your leadership techniques and skills. It is clear the author is passionate about leadership. He has built upon the foundation of leadership lessons learned in his USCG carer with lessons learned from assessing industry and years of studying effective leadership.

The book provides insight into how the brain works and what is required to create the good habits and behavior. I was especially drawn to the section on CARMA, read the book to figure it out, it was great reminder/refresher for me on the importance of staying ‘consistent,’ no matter the outside influences and pressures. Great examples, guidance, and practical tips throughout the book. It can provide the template for your personal or organizations leadership training.”

—Henry Kocevar

The perfect practical book to boost supervision, management, and productivity

“Great job! This book is the classic resource for the blend of supervision and management for leadership in first-class organizations. It brings together the critical organizational research and also makes the important application to what we are doing. This is a great book and should be required reading for managers and supervisors.”

—Richard  'Doc' Palmer, Author of The Planning and Scheduling Handbook

The ultimate guide for those who aspire to be leaders

“Author Thomas J. Moriarty has written the ultimate guide for individuals who aspire to be leaders in the field of reliability and maintenance of modern industrial complexes. Having stated that, the concepts and principles of leadership he describes, models, and depicts in easy-to-understand images are applicable to any position of leadership in any venue.

Starting with the premise that leaders are made, not born, he has laid out an organized approach to aid those who aspire to leadership positions to gain appreciation for where to concentrate effort, and how to organize and apply, with lasting effect, best practices in leading organizations in achieving personal and organizational objectives.

The book also contains a discussion of the anatomical basis for repository of key skills in the brains of those who become the best leaders. Coupled with this are brief summaries and discussions of the most well-known theories and studies that apply to leadership attempts at increasing organizational and individual performance.

Major sections of this comprehensive book have summaries at their ends that highlight points made in more detail in the body of the text. This is further supported by an extensive index and detailed table of contents that make this text more of a desktop reference on leadership rather than one that’s read once and thereafter languishes on a bookshelf full of other books about famous leaders and principles of leadership.

The author’s extensive experience in leadership while serving for years in junior and senior positions as well as extensive formal and informal academic study while consulting and teaching have been instrumental in development of a fine work on a subject that needs constant reinforcement and new ideas throughout the careers of today’s and tomorrow’s leaders.”

—Jack R. Nicholas Jr., P.E., CMRP, CRL, BS, MBA, CAPT USNR (Ret)

Refreshed screenshots and step-by-step exercises, frequently asked questions, and updated industry-specific projects highlight this edition covering the new AutoCAD 2022 software. This Exercise Workbook covers important AutoCAD commands and step-by-step procedures, including a thorough review of the latest features available (see the feature box, below), including Floating Drawing Tabs and Shared Views. All of this is reinforced by inch and metric exercises, designed to give you the practice needed to efficiently master key skills and complete more advanced projects. Plus, for the first time ever, an AutoCAD Quick Key Guide is included, providing a handy reminder for one-key shortcuts and multiple keyboard combinations.

Whether you are an instructor, a student of engineering, design, architecture, or computer graphics, or a hobbyist looking to hone your craft, you will find the Advanced AutoCAD Exercise Workbook an invaluable asset in your AutoCAD library.  


New and/or Improved Features in AutoCAD 2022:

• Installer–The new Installer reduces the number of steps required for the initial install, improving performance.
• Floating Drawing Tabs–Drag a drawing file tab from the main application window to make it a separate drawing file window and have several drawings open at once. This is particularly useful if you have two or more monitors.
• Shared Views–Store your designs in the Cloud for other users to view, measure, and exchange feedback.
• Share Current Drawing–Share a link to your drawing file and others can view or edit that drawing in AutoCAD’s online application.
• Trace–Turn this on so that collaborators can work together on drawing changes without altering the existing drawing.
• Redesigned Start Tab–Take advantage of easier access to recent work and saved drawing files from connected drives, as well as learning resources and announcements from Autodesk.

Rotating Machinery Reliability for Technicians and Engineers is a compilation of those problems encountered daily by large manufacturers, delving deep into machinery fault analysis, with a concentration on vibration, bearings, and electrical issues that cause large problems. The work contains more than 50 case studies with the actual data and solutions, along with industry standards and best practices, covering what works, and perhaps more importantly, what doesn’t work—all the result of the author’s 45+ years in the field. It features a chapter on diagnosing and solving electric discharge machining damage in ball bearings.

Features
Rounding out the incredible package is an affiliated website, www.rotatingmachinereliability.com, with invaluable resources for the technician and engineer:

• On-the-job videos, detailing exact specifications for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Spreadsheets for designing dynamic absorbers, estimating thermal growth, and calculating steel balance weight and weight removal
• Technical white papers on the elimination of electrical discharge damage and designing rotating machinery foundations
• Directions for implementing the latest technology using amplified motion to quantify operation deflection shapes.

Praise for this Book…

• This is the book I wish I had when I started in the industry.”
• “Hands-down the best work I’ve ever seen, making difficult concepts easy to understand, and offering tremendous value to beginners and experienced techs/engineers alike.”
• “A must-read for anyone involved in rotating equipment reliability, especially new technicians.”
• “A wonderful, helpful tool that has helped my team understand how to troubleshoot vibration issues in the field.”
• Shows how analysts of 5 or 50 years in the field can help themselves in their approach to investigating potential issues in plant machinery.”

Paula Deitz has delighted readers for more than thirty years with her vivid descriptions of both famous and hidden landscapes. Her writings allow readers to share in the experience of her extensive travels, from the waterways of Britain's Castle Howard to the Japanese gardens of Kyoto, and home again to New York City's Central Park. Collected for the first time, the essays in Of Gardens record her great adventure of continual discovery, not only of the artful beauty of individual gardens but also of the intellectual and historical threads that weave them into patterns of civilization, from the modest garden for family subsistence to major urban developments. Deitz's essays describe how people, over many centuries and in many lands, have expressed their originality by devoting themselves to cultivation and conservation.

During a visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor, Maine, Deitz first came to appreciate the notion that landscape architecture can be as intricately conceived as any major structure and is, indeed, the means by which we redeem the natural environment through design. Years later, as she wandered through the gardens of Versailles, she realized that because gardens give structure without confinement, they encourage a liberation of movement and thought. In Of Gardens, we follow Deitz down paths of revelation, viewing "A Bouquet of British Parks: Liverpool, Edinburgh, and London"; the parks and promenades of Jerusalem; the Moonlight Garden of the Taj Mahal; a Tuscan-style villa in southern California; and the rooftop garden at Tokyo's Mori Center, among many other sites.

Deitz covers individual landscape architects and designers, including André Le Nôtre, Frederick Law Olmsted, Beatrix Farrand, Russell Page, and Michael Van Valkenburgh. She then features an array of parks, public places, and gardens before turning her attention to the burgeoning business of flower shows. The volume concludes with a memorable poetic epilogue entitled "A Winter Garden of Yellow."

In the late fourteenth century the complex Middle English word "trouthe," which had earlier meant something like "integrity" or "dependability," began to take on its modern sense of "conformity to fact." At the same time, the meaning of its antonym, "tresoun," began to move from "personal betrayal" to "a crime against the state." In A Crisis of Truth, Richard Firth Green contends that these alterations in meaning were closely linked to a growing emphasis on the written over the spoken and to the simultaneous reshaping of legal thought and practice.

According to Green, the rapid spread of vernacular literacy in the England of Richard II was driven in large part by the bureaucratic and legal demands of an increasingly authoritarian central government. The change brought with it a fundamental shift toward the attitudes we still hold about the nature of evidence and proof—a move from a truth that resides almost exclusively in people to one that relies heavily on documents.

Green's magisterial study presents law and literature as two parallel discourses that have, at times, converged and influenced each other. Ranging deeply and widely over a huge body of legal and literary materials, from Anglo-Saxon England to twentieth-century Africa, it will provide a rich source of information for literary, legal, and historical scholars.

CONTROL. CONSISTENCY. CONSILISO.
Most business owners can only dream of creating that perfect balance between efficiency, flexibility, and usability—but you can’t be expected to do everything. With Consiliso, the architectural groundwork has been done for you. Follow along in Mark Rutkiewicz’s book, Medical Device Company in a Box: The Case for Consiliso, to see how your medical device company— or any company, for that matter—can benefit from Consiliso. It’s easily implemented for the small-business owner but also completely capable of scaling up to even the largest of multinational corporations, making it perfect to support your company and its growth.
In this book, you’ll learn how Consiliso can help you develop, in detail, the best methods to properly design all your business processes to achieve both compliance and efficiency so that you, as a business owner, can immediately see whether you are hitting your key metrics. From the complexity of product development and distribution, to training and complaint processing, Mark Rutkiewicz is here to explain, in an easy-to-understand way, how your company can finally achieve the level of organization it needs to live up to its capabilities.

“The International System of Units (SI) is an extraordinary book. This volume stands out among other books I have read on the metric system. Not only is it very readable but it is impressive in the scope and depth of coverage of the history, present status of the metric system in the United States and in the world, and outstanding individuals responsible for the science that created metric units… Anyone who reads this book will grow in appreciation of this remarkable measurement system.”

—Lorelle Young, President, U.S. Metric Association, Inc.

International System of Units (SI) is a one-of-a-kind book. It provides detailed information on the metric system, its origin, history, and how the base and derived units were established.

The book has four chapters (Measurement Systems, the International System of Units, Metrication in the United States, and United States Metric Association), appendices, an afterword, and references. The book is principally aimed at educating students in the United States, but it will also be of interest to anyone who enjoys the popular sciences. 

Features

• History of the English, Metric, and International Systems of units
• Interesting facts regarding all 29 units of the International System
• Biographies of 19 scientists and inventors after whom the metric units are named
• History and timeline of definition of seven base units of the International System
• History and timeline of definition of 22 derived units of the International System

The Little Black Book of Reliability Management provides the reader with a fresh but comprehensive perspective on the subject of reliability management. It challenges the reader to consider "what he has a right to expect" based on his current reliability programs. And it describes the programs and discipline needed if the reader desires the "right to expect" a higher level of reliability performance. This unique resource is perfect for individuals working in plants and in other organizations that are dependent on the reliability of complex physical assets.

Features

• Provides much of the information needed to organize a reliability program at a company or in a plant that does not currently have one.
• Features a simple description of a number of reliability subjects and techniques in a mannerthat readers can easily understand.
• Describes the data that must be collected and the analysis that should be done at each phase during the lifecycle of a physical asset.
• Starts the user down the path of collecting data, mapping failures to causes and implementing the elements of a comprehensive reliability program in an order that best serves his needs.  
• Devotes a chapter to pattern recognition and identification of the relationships between identified patterns and failures.
• Provides real-life examples.
• Contains examples of documents and spreadsheets needed to apply recommendations at the readers own plants and shops.

In his fun and informative second work, Cover Your A$$ets: Asset Management at Your Place and at Your Pace, John Ross breaks down the concept of asset management into relevant working elements. With ample space to jot down your thoughts and own experiences, this work is like Mad Libs™ for anyone wanting to implement Asset Management. In the end, readers can review, edit, compile, and pull together their own recorded thoughts and ideas to form a very obtainable vision for the future.

There are many technical references on asset management, but what is truly needed in the field is a step-by-step process for taking care of the assets and equipment that makes the company profitable. By reading this guide, users will feel as if they are personally working with a seasoned, experienced asset management professional to put together a customized strategy for how asset management could and should be implemented at their own location.

Features

• Focuses on physical industrial assets (manufacturing, service, and facilities) and creating an asset management strategy to help generate revenue.
• Reviews the ISO 55000 standards and explains how to implement them with your personal asset management strategy in mind.
• Takes a deep dive into designing equipment for optimum maintainability and reliability.
• Includes a section on Bill of Materials and Spare Parts, two topics that are often misunderstood.
• Each chapter ends with a review of the main points. The synopses will form segments of your overarching approach to asset management.

• Uses a unique programmed approach that takes readers through the mathematics in a step-by-step fashion with a wealth of worked examples and exercises.
• Contains many Quizzes, Learning Outcomes, and Can You? checklists.
• Ideal as a classroom textbook or a self-learning manual.

• Notes Outline: For the reader to complete. Aids in organizing ideas and thoughts.
• Guided Cooperative Argument: A dialogue between authors concerning the topics. Helps answer questions that are asked on the job.
• Statements of Truth and Exam Development: From the recommended Body of Knowledge, with space to develop your multiple-choice questions. Develops critical thinking process and understanding of how the exam questions are structured.
• Body of Knowledge Outline: Works as a reference to help answer any questions that may arise.
• Practice Exam: A mock exam designed to familiarize the reader with taking a multiple-choice test that is similar in structure and content to the real one.
• Glossary & Appendices: List of common terms, charts, and tables with which all certification candidates need to be familiar.

This classic reference is a compilation of a series of gear-designing charts illustrating by simple diagrams and examples the solutions of practical problems relating to spur gears, straight-tooth bevel gears, spiral-bevel gears, helical gears for parallel shaft drives, helical (spiral) gears for angular drives, herringbone gears, and worm gears.  

Features

• Contains a series of simply diagrammed gear-designing charts, illustrating solutions to practical problems.
• Presents all of the rules, formulas, and examples applying to all types of gears.
• Aids design engineers and manufacturers involved in the production of gears.

This effective manual conveniently gathers together the necessary information required for solving a majority of gear problems.

Features

• The first section contains tables and information on calculating gear rations, as well as tables of factors and involute functions.
• The second section covers subjects on spur and internal gears, while section three focuses on information pertaining to helical and spiral gears.

• How much preparation? It depends upon your current skills and knowledge.
• Are the rewards worth it? The rewards are often worth the time you invest: certification can boost your earnings significantly and expand your career opportunities.

An important phase in the American book trade's shift from colonial craft work to nineteenth-century big business took place in the early national period, as printers began to take on the risks of book publishing by creating and serving new markets. The focus of Printers and Men of Capital is a group of late eighteenth-century printers in Philadelphia who came of age during the years of the Revolution. While the new nation was being formed and defined, these men were seeking to build a publishing industry and establish themselves in their trade. In the 1780s and 1790s, men like Benjamin Franklin Bache and William Duane evolved from printing craftsmen to activist newspaper publishers. Other printers, including Mathew Carey, Thomas Dobson, and William Woodward, turned their sights on book publishing.

Rosalind Remer focuses on the risk-taking strategies of these latter entrepreneurs and on the younger firms that learned from them. She shows how they combined many traditional eighteenth-century forms of business organization with newer methods of financing, sales, and distribution. Making use of the publishers' business records and correspondence, as well as the books they produced, Printers and Men of Capital makes a genuine contribution to our understanding of the development of a domestic economy and culture.

He tamed the market's bulls and bears. "He was the best friend I have ever had in every way."—J. P. Morgan

It was the height of the Gilded Age and J. Pierpont Morgan controlled the fate of railroads, corporations, and governments. The wealthy and influential were said to tremble before his blinding intellect and intimidating gaze, yet he deferred to one man: Anthony J. Drexel. Drexel—whose name is familiar today only through the university he founded and his recently canonized niece and protegee, Katharine—was the most influential financier of the nineteenth century.

The second son of an Austrian emigre, Anthony Drexel (1826-1893) soon established himself as the preeminent financial mind in the Philadelphia currency brokerage his father began in 1838. Shunning publicity, self-promotion, and high-profile public accolades (he declined President Ulysses S. Grant's invitation to become Secretary of the Treasury), Drexel initiated a partnership with J. P. Morgan and his father, Junius, that became the most powerful financial combination of its age.

At a time when the United States did not have a central bank, the government as well as large-scale commercial ventures relied on financiers to raise the enormous sums of money necessary to build railroads, construct factories, and fight major wars. With branches and partnerships in London, Paris, Chicago, and New York, all benefiting from their leader's reputation for impeccable integrity, Drexel's firms were able to steer American business through the most extraordinary long-term economic growth of any nation in world history, as well as through four devastating depressions, an enlightening lesson in the cyclical nature of the U.S. economy.

Drexel and his firm quietly pioneered many of the financial and business strategies that we now take for granted, such as trading national currencies, guaranteeing credit for travelers abroad, rewarding workers based on individual initiative, and offering "sweat equity" to deserving employees who could not afford to buy stock. By cultivating Morgan's self-confidence and allowing his younger business partner to become the public face for the firm, Drexel was able to avoid attention and, instead, nurture his extended family.

Today, Anthony J. Drexel's influence and accomplishments are mostly forgotten or credited to others, but after decades of detective work and careful research, Dan Rottenberg has succeeded in writing the first biography of this exceptionally influential and elusive man. Since Drexel gave no interviews, kept no diaries, held no public offices, and destroyed most of his personal papers, Rottenberg had painstakingly to track down every reference and anecdote he could find and, in the process, discovered 150 previously unknown letters and cables in Drexel's hand. Drexel believed that there is no limit to what one can accomplish if one doesn't mind who gets the credit, but as The Man Who Made Wall Street shows, the balance has finally been paid in full.

Joseph Bonaparte, King of Naples and Spain, claimed that he had never wanted the overpowering roles thrust upon him by his illustrious younger brother Napoleon. Left to his own devices, he would probably have been a lawyer in his native Corsica, a country gentleman with leisure to read the great literature he treasured and oversee the maintenance of his property. When Napoleon's downfall forced Joseph into exile, he was able to become that country gentleman at last, but in a place he could scarcely have imagined.

It comes as a surprise to most people that Joseph spent seventeen years in the United States following Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. In The Man Who Had Been King, Patricia Tyson Stroud has written a rich account—drawing on unpublished Bonaparte family letters—of this American exile, much of it passed in regal splendor high above the banks of the Delaware River in New Jersey.

Upon his escape from France in 1815, Joseph arrived in the new land with a fortune in hand and shortly embarked upon building and fitting out the magnificent New Jersey estate he called Point Breeze. The palatial house was filled with paintings and sculpture by such luminaries as David, Canova, Rubens, and Titian. The surrounding park extended to 1,800 acres of luxuriously landscaped gardens, with twelve miles of carriage roads, an artificial lake, and a network of subterranean tunnels that aroused much local speculation.

Stroud recounts how Joseph became friend and host to many of the nation's wealthiest and most cultivated citizens, and how his art collection played a crucial role in transmitting high European taste to America. He never ceased longing for his homeland, however. Despite his republican airs, he never stopped styling himself as "the Count de Survilliers," a noble title he fabricated on his first flight from France in 1814, when Napoleon was exiled to Elba, nor did he ever learn more than rudimentary English. Although he would repeatedly plead with his wife to join him, he was not a faithful husband, and Stroud narrates his affairs with an American and a Frenchwoman, both of whom bore him children. Yet he continued to feel the separation from his two legitimate daughters keenly and never stopped plotting to ensure the dynastic survival of the Bonapartes.

In the end, the man who had been king returned to Europe, where he was eventually interred next to the tomb of his brother in Les Invalides. But the legacy of Joseph Bonaparte in America remains, and it is this that Patricia Tyson Stroud has masterfully uncovered in a book that is sure to appeal to lovers of art and gardens and European and American history.

Martin Luther King, Jr., is widely celebrated as an American civil rights hero. Yet King's nonviolent opposition to racism, militarism, and economic injustice had deeper roots and more radical implications than is commonly appreciated, Thomas F. Jackson argues in this searching reinterpretation of King's public ministry. Between the 1940s and the 1960s, King was influenced by and in turn reshaped the political cultures of the black freedom movement and democratic left. His vision of unfettered human rights drew on the diverse tenets of the African American social gospel, socialism, left-New Deal liberalism, Gandhian philosophy, and Popular Front internationalism.

King's early leadership reached beyond southern desegregation and voting rights. As the freedom movement of the 1950s and early 1960s confronted poverty and economic reprisals, King championed trade union rights, equal job opportunities, metropolitan integration, and full employment. When the civil rights and antipoverty policies of the Johnson administration failed to deliver on the movement's goals of economic freedom for all, King demanded that the federal government guarantee jobs, income, and local power for poor people. When the Vietnam war stalled domestic liberalism, King called on the nation to abandon imperialism and become a global force for multiracial democracy and economic justice.

Drawing widely on published and unpublished archival sources, Jackson explains the contexts and meanings of King's increasingly open call for "a radical redistribution of political and economic power" in American cities, the nation, and the world. The mid-1960s ghetto uprisings were in fact revolts against unemployment, powerlessness, police violence, and institutionalized racism, King argued. His final dream, a Poor People's March on Washington, aimed to mobilize Americans across racial and class lines to reverse a national cycle of urban conflict, political backlash, and policy retrenchment. King's vision of economic democracy and international human rights remains a powerful inspiration for those committed to ending racism and poverty in our time.

In Unfiltered and Unapologetic, renowned leadership coach Judy McCutcheon shares her deeply personal journey of healing and self-discovery. Drawing from her experiences as a Caribbean business leader and certified leadership coach, McCutcheon offers wisdom on building self-worth, setting boundaries, and creating success on your own terms.

The book weaves intimate stories with actionable advice on everything from relationships and career to money management and self-acceptance. McCutcheon’s voice is both nurturing and direct as she guides readers to shed limiting beliefs and embrace their authentic selves. Each chapter includes reflection prompts (“A Conversation with Yourself”) that help readers apply the lessons to their own lives.

Perfect for women who are ready to stop apologizing for their ambition and start living life on their own terms, this book speaks especially to those navigating personal transformation, relationship challenges, or major life transitions.

LIFE IS FULL OF CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES. CHOOSE WISELY AND WITH NO REGRETS!

Taking Chances, Making Choices is the honest, humble, and sometimes raucous tale of Kathy Stone’s evolution from an overly serious, risk-averse, independent young woman to an entrepreneur, business leader, thrill-seeker, wife, mother, and friend who dares to not only dream big, but to make those dreams a reality.

Raised in a small South Texas town, the Southern Baptist Church, and a conservative family, Kathy Stone was taught to always do what was right and proper, to follow the rules, and never cause a scene. Kathy’s courage to open herself to taking risks, to being silly even when others are watching, to understanding that we must accept the consequences of our choices—so choose wisely!—set her on an adventurous path of raising three boys, building a multi-million-dollar business with her husband, finding friends in unexpected places, traveling the world, finding an unparalleled freedom in skydiving, and helping others more than she ever imagined possible. All while holding tight to her personal values and letting her faith lead the way. And in Decide to Dream, she shows you how you, too, can live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Bone Voyage: Following One Surgeon on the Journey of a Lifetime reveals the inspiring life of Dr. Mark Klaassen, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon whose commitment to healing and compassion has transformed countless lives. Born to missionary parents in Colombia and later practicing in Indiana, Dr. Klaassen combines expertise, faith, and a deep dedication to restoring mobility and hope for his patients. In this memoir, readers will encounter unforgettable patient stories, including that of an Amish farmer who returned to full mobility after surgery and a young girl with brittle bone disease who defied all odds.

Across decades of complex surgeries and medical innovations, Dr. Klaassen reflects on his passion for helping others, his belief in the power of faith, and the joy he finds in educating future surgeons. His work takes him from local communities to global conferences, from performing pioneering joint replacements to serving as a mentor and advisor in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Through every story, Bone Voyage offers more than just medical insight; it provides a powerful reminder of the impact of faith, perseverance, and purpose. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of medicine, family, and personal mission, and it will resonate deeply with readers who seek a life of meaning and service.

Most of us don’t play to win in life—we play not to lose. So argues Pasha Esfandiary, who rose from humble, unhappy origins to found a wildly successful company and achieve happiness using techniques he learned playing high-stakes poker.

In this riveting narrative—part memoir, part personal development guide—he shares the secrets and strategies top poker players use to make optimal decisions under intense pressure. In colorful language, Esfandiary demonstrates how poker pros control emotion, read people, leverage money, and weigh risk versus reward. His clear, practical steps for applying these and other techniques to living allow readers to establish and meet goals with the determination of a poker champ. “Lifetime expected value,” the touchstone of top poker players, can be used to make better decisions on a daily basis, building our expertise and intuition.

Learn how to go all-in in every part of life, from business and investing to health and family, with such proven poker strategies. Using compelling examples from his storied poker career, Esfandiary shows readers how to get comfortable with risk, make better decisions, raise the stakes, and play to win.

Overcome Life’s Obstacles and Find Strength in Adversity

We all face obstacles. Whether physical, spiritual, emotional, or financial, we are all working to overcome a roadblock ahead of us. When Shay Eskew’s roadblock—a splash of gasoline and a lit match that set his body ablaze—came at eight years old, he had the choice to either succumb to his injuries or to rise above them. In What the Fire Ignited: How Life’s Worst Helped Me Achieve My Best, Shay shares the trials and tribulations he was forced to face while recovering from his burns and reclaiming his life as an athlete. Despite being told to give up on sports, Shay was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Medal of Courage), ran a marathon on seven continents in seven days, and competed in over fifty IRONMAN triathlons on six continents. By sharing his story, Shay hopes to help those struggling to realize the greatest tragedies are often our greatest blessings if we have the faith to stay the course. We are all facing something; we all have the odds stacked against us in some way. In What the Fire Ignited, readers should take comfort in knowing others have been there and not only survived, but thrived.

"This book is both inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny! I want to be the executive producer when it becomes a movie!" — Eli Manning

Sara Fay Egan has never lived a “by-the-book” kind of life. From orchestrating high-profile events to grappling with her daughter's life-threatening illness, she’s faced more twists and turns than most. In The Through Line, Sara Fay shares her deeply personal journey, blending raw emotion with the practical know-how she’s gained from years of balancing a successful career with family responsibilities.

With wit and wisdom, she explores the true secrets to resilience: showing up authentically, leaning into meaningful connections, and finding joy even when life feels completely off-script. This isn’t just a story of success and survival—it’s a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud guide to embracing life’s chaos and making the most of it.

Jam-packed with real-life stories, actionable insights, and moments that will make you smile, The Through Line is more than a book—it’s a wake-up call to live your life with purpose and joy, no matter what gets thrown your way. Whether you’re chasing career dreams, seeking balance with family, or just trying to enjoy the ride, this book will inspire you to embrace the unexpected and find fulfillment in the messiest of moments.

Warm, funny, and incredibly relatable, Sara Fay’s story is a must-read for anyone ready to stop waiting for “perfect” and start living a life of happiness, here and now.

The Audacity to Wonder by Mary Ann Cloyd is an inspiring memoir that reveals her personal and professional journey, including to prominent leadership positions as a partner at PwC, and the life chapters that followed after retiring from PwC. Overcoming significant personal and professional challenges, Mary Ann’s story is a testament to the power of persistence, resilience, and love. Raised by her grandparents, she navigated a male-dominated industry and a challenging family history with unwavering determination.

This book offers valuable lessons for anyone searching for their place in the world. Mary Ann shares profound insights for those in pursuit of a life well lived and building a meaningful legacy, fostering inclusivity, and leading with integrity. Her narrative blends personal reflection with professional wisdom, providing a unique perspective on transforming challenges into personal growth and opportunity.

The book is replete with stories of growing up different, coming from a broken home and raised by grandparents, her early career in Texas and journey to becoming a partner at a Big Six Accounting Firm and on to significant leadership positions at PwC, and her determination to thrive as she faced individuals without conscience. Each anecdote highlights the importance of resilience, gratitude, and compassion in achieving success.

The Audacity to Wonder is not just a memoir; it’s a beacon of inspiration and encouragement for those seeking to make a lasting impact in their personal and professional lives.

Desde improbables inconformistas hasta líderes y promotores

En Chasing The Impossible, Rachelle Rutherford, directora ejecutiva de Kids on the Move, desentraña la apasionante historia detrás del surgimiento de esta organización multimillonaria sin fines de lucro dedicada a ayudar a niños con retrasos en el desarrollo y discapacidades. Lo que comenzó como un esfuerzo sincero de dos madres decididas que buscaban apoyo para sus hijos con síndrome de Down se ha convertido en un faro de esperanza para las familias.

Rutherford profundiza y describe la ardua batalla que enfrentan muchas familias al recibir un diagnóstico para su hijo, y la atención continua, que muchos niños necesitarán hasta bien entrada en la edad adulta. Con cruda franqueza, expone la cruda realidad de las comunidades mal equipadas para brindar estructuras de apoyo esenciales para estas familias, dejando al descubierto el costo del estrés y el aislamiento que experimentan.

Sin embargo, en medio de estos desafíos, Rutherford revela el compromiso inquebrantable de Kids on the Move de construir puentes para solventar los vacíos que existen en la atención, combinando la implementación calculada de liderazgo y estrategias de crecimiento con una cultura de contribución y compasión. Desde programas de terapia innovadores hasta redes de apoyo integrales, ella revela las iniciativas innovadoras de la organización que han rediseñado el panorama de la atención de la discapacidad.

Pero el viaje está lejos de terminar. En Chasing The Impossible, Rutherford revela planes en el horizonte, una vez más traspasando los límites y revolucionando la definición de excelencia en la atención integral de la discapacidad. Además de emitir un conmovedor llamado a la acción e instar a las comunidades a apoyar a estas familias, el libro sirve no solo como testimonio de resiliencia sino también como un llamado de atención a la acción colectiva.

Con relatos desgarradores y visiones audaces para el futuro, Chasing The Impossible es más que un libro: es un clamor por el cambio, un plan para un futuro donde cada niño tenga la oportunidad de ser visto, conocido y amado.

Rudolf Strothmann (1877–1960) played a pioneering role in the scholarly exploration of Shīʿī Islam in Western, especially German, scholarship. Between 1910 and 1923, he published many pathbreaking studies on the Zaydiyya, a sub-sect of Shia Islam that emerged in the eighth century, consulting primarily the recently purchased collections of Yemeni Zaydī manuscripts in Berlin. At the same time Strothmann delved into the literature of the most dominant form of Islam, known as Twelver Shī ʿī. This endeavor culminated in his 1926 monograph, Die Zwölfer-Schī ʿa: Zwei religionsgeschichtliche Charakterbilder aus der Mongolenzeit, a portrait of two prominent seventh- and thirteenth-century Imāmī scholars—Naṣīr al-Dīn al-Ṭūsī (d. 672/1274) and Raḍī al-Dīn ʿAlī b. Mūsā Ibn Ṭāwūs (d. 664/1266).

Strothmann’s published work testifies to his erudition and versatility and continues to form an important point of departure for scholars working on different aspects of Shī ʿism in the early twenty-first century. In addition, his use of the manuscript treasures in the Berlin State Library between 1908 and 1926 reflects his evolution as a scholar over those years. Sabine Schmidtke examines these earlier decades of Strothmann’s life and his development as a theologian and a scholar of Semitic languages and Islamic culture.

Schmidtke also explores Strothman’s correspondence with Carl Heinrich Beker, Ignaz Godziher, Eugenio Griffini, and Cornelis van Arendonk to shed further light on this period of his thought. The book includes an annotated edition of this correspondence, making it a valuable resource for further research.

Can an individual turn the pain of a troubled childhood into a recipe for success as an adult?

In Who’s in the Waiting Room?, Neal Goldstein tells his own story of going from high school dropout to lawyer, a dramatic transformation that he achieved by tapping into the power of relationships. Alongside his journey of self-discovery, Neal presents five behaviors anyone can adopt to foster quality relationships: find your people, acknowledge the need for each other, listen more than you talk, recognize the value of face-to-face contact, and find common ground. He explains how the pain of his youth became his power and offers actionable success moves to help anyone recognize how strengthening relationships in their own lives can lead to success and satisfaction.

Robert Lemon, co-author of Brown’s Books best-seller Multiple Streams of Inspiration, introduces inspiring principles and qualities each of us must develop before we reach our full potential. Whether you’re looking for success in business or pursuing a personal goal, this book presents a proven approach for turning your dreams into reality. rough many inspirational stories and his nine life-changing principles, Robert outlines the strategies that determine success in life. You will discover the greatness in you, access the knowledge and creativity of your mind, and embrace that gift and treasure in everything that you do. We all have the potential for greatness within us.

Now Is Your Time gives you the tools you need to master every part of your life.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of time management in today’s hectic work environment.
• Gain a sense of accomplishment in managing your work and life balance.
• Re-energize yourself and when you need it the most you can finish projects you have started.
• Create time and space, and manage multiple priorities more eff ectively.

Why is it so easy for us to identify what we want, yet seemingly so hard to take the steps we need to get it?

Why is it that people with achievable dreams and a route to making them come true so often fail to follow through to success? These are smart people, with realistic, realizable goals. Yet when it comes to changing their behavior in the ways they must to get where they want to go, they just don’t do it. The fact is all those old bromides we were raised on are true; our happiness in life is 100% up to us. Our choices dictate our outcomes. The conundrum is why we so consistently make the wrong ones.

John Collopy – businessman, speaker, coach, and author - has helped thousands of people at all levels of accomplishment to greater success in their lives and work. He built a thriving real estate business from the ground up, RE/MAX Results, with sales of over $9.5 billion dollars a year. As an AA member and recovering alcoholic, he’s mentored many people working toward getting and staying sober and heard all kinds of stories over cups of coffee. In his newest book, The Reward of Doing, he shares his insights into what holds us back from success and how to change the ways we think, plan, and act, both in our careers and personal lives, to put our dreams within our reach.

In The Reward of Doing, you’ll learn –

• How the conflicts between what we think we want and what we actually want cause us to fail.
• Why putting yourself first is the least selfish thing you can do – and among the most important choices you’ll make on your way to success.
• How to confront and conquer the negative ideas you absorbed in childhood and put the past behind you for good.
• How to design an infrastructure of support for you and your goals that will power your efforts to succeed.
• How to stop making excuses and start making progress.

If you’re ready to do the work, The Reward of Doing offers you a practical, no-nonsense guide to powering past what’s holding you back, and charts a course to happiness in both your professional and personal lives.

The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in Architecture will inspire architects and aspiring architects with its insights into the visionaries of the past and a look to the future of architecture—and sustainability, the planet, and an urgent call to global stewardship of our fragile world.

The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in Architecture explores architectural history and the inspirations of the visionaries of the field including: • Ludwig Mies ven der Rohe • Le Corbusier • Frank Lloyd Wright • Gustave Eiffel • Zaha Hadid • Carme Pigem • And many Pritzker winners who have designed the greatest buildings in the world

In addition, the author examines the most pressing issues of architecture and society today, from global warming to the pressures and problems of city planning, from urban sprawl to a lack of commitment to the principles of urbanism. He shares his vision of cities of the future—with ground-breaking, original ideas of what buildings and cities and communities in the next century could be.

Architects must be both artists—and businesspeople and entrepreneurs capable of steering projects, partnerships, and companies forward, with a view toward creating sustainable structures and cities. By looking through the lens of the past, Edgard Rios helps readers imagine the future. He urges the citizens of the world to live in harmony with the landscape and world around it. By presenting cutting-edge concepts, The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur presents a look at what the world could be, along with a clarion call to embrace environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

Warm, inspiring, provocative, and thought-provoking, Edgard Rios aims to both challenge and applaud today’s architects, as well as inspire the next generation. He shares his insights gained from decades collaborating, creating, and envisioning transformative projects.

THE TIME IS NOW TO KNOW WHAT EVERY SUCCESSFUL PERSON KNOWS!

Let’s get real—the times; they are a changing, and we must awaken ourselves to a personal and professional journey of success. The possibilities of success and opportunities are all around us and this clear and concise book is a powerful guide unleashing the amazing 6 steps that govern the influence to your success in life.

Come, take this exciting, romantic ride through a bygone era. Miss Uniontown 1951
is an endearing, coming of age memoir of a decade that Plus Hall
characterizes (not without reason), as “hers.” Within these pages, she
captures the innocence, the charm and the promise of a young woman on the
edge of her adulthood. In her sweet, bouncy style, Plus shares her journey
from beauty queen, to nursing school, to a romance with Pop Star Rudi Magueri
of The Crew-Cuts, when her dreams were shattered by a phone call. Her story
is chronicled through newspaper clippings, original love letters and photos
that perfectly evoke the style and attitude of the decade. How she coped with
life’s hurdles is retold here through a keen memory for detail, from an
amazing woman. Don’t miss this treasure of a time capsule that will have you
rifling through the attic for your own cherished memorabilia.

In Activate Your Inner Power, Author Lee Milteer shares that you already possess the power to overcome any mental or emotional hardships within you. You were born with an inherent birthright to this inner power, where your instincts, intuition, and guidance system reside to deal with self-doubt, overwhelm, and feeling defeated. Hold a Problem in Your Mind, Open This Book to Any Page, and There Will Be Your Answer.

The purpose of this book is to activate your own inner guidance that can remove stress, fear, doubts, and insecurity when you need assistance to help you make the best choices and actions. Ask and You Will Receive and there will be guidance messages to help you find an answer to your challenge. By shifting your perspective, you get a new view of it and where hidden opportunities might be.

This is a must have Guidance book with over 200 “messages” that act as a tool for you against confusion, negativity, and the fear of risk taking. You will also receive when you ask for guidance an Action Plan for putting change into practice.

Having appeared on thousands of Radio, TV shows and Podcasts around the world as Expert Guest, spoken on stage in front of over a million people, founded Millionaire SmartsÒ Club, written fifteen books and educational courses Lee Milteer combines decades of professional coaching experience to assist people with finding the best answers for their daily challenges.

The powerful story an illegitimate, black foster care child, the unwavering faith of his white adoptive mother, and their improbable journey to prove that when hard work, determination and grace meet opportunity… anything can happen.

The powerful story of a former foster care child, born premature to an alcohol- and drug-addicted teenager who traded sex for drugs, and how he overcame daunting life challenges in pursuit of his dreams. Developmentally delayed as a result of his birth mother’s abuse, Lucas Daniel Boyce struggled out of the gate and ended up failing kindergarten. His adoptive mother didn’t cast him aside as another tragic statistic however. Instead, Dorothy Boyce instilled in Lucas two very important principles that drove his determination to overcome the cards he’d been dealt and enabled him to eventually serve at the White House, fly aboard Air Force One, and become an executive for the NBA’s Orlando Magic at the young age of 29.

When his family sold their insurance organization, it meant choosing a new path in life, one at first with no clear direction.

Jofi's time to himself, and with his wife and children, exploring new opportunities, gave him the chance to better understand his inner desires, long suppressed while on auto-pilot working with the family company. Jofi was able to examine his life's goals and the various choices he now had in front of him. Most of all, Jofi Baldrich was able to reframe his way of looking at life, finding a way to balance work, personal happiness and time with his wife and children.

Through taking new classes, going on retreats, and learning to understand and empathize with how others saw themselves and their own fears and desires, Jofi was able to become an Integral Coach, re-centering his own world. In recent years, Jofi has gone on to teach others what he learned, helping them to rebalance their lives.

Many of Jofi's old friends worried about his new choices in life, unfamiliar with the world of coaching. But Jofi learned his true calling. Life is not simply a rat race, trying to achieve the next goal, the next raise, or the next corner office with a view.Jofi followed his own inner compass, finding happiness all the while exploring his own passions. Every person's path will be different, but in this book, Jofi shows you how he found happiness, coming to terms with all he learned in life about the relationships with money, family, and work.

Jofi's special happiness and newly centered life is something all of us can achieve, by better understanding how we feel inside of ourselves. You might be so moved as to want to become an Integral Coach yourself!

Tap Dancing Through Life approaches life improvement through the
exploration and understanding of your personal rhythms and their alignment
with the universe. Learn who you are and how to manage your life to achieve
the successes you desire. Specifically: Identify your goals, Improve your
health and personal image, Relieve stress and put control back into your
life, Find your personal rhythms, Achieve success in your health, career and
relationships and Be the best you can be.

Dying is a fact of life. Everything you need to know before you go.If you're reading this, you've come to the realization that someday, you will in fact, pass away. For many families the event is traumatic enough but then the aftershocks of the planning process can make it worse. It doesn't have to be that way. This book will provide you with the information to plan everything well in advance, taking the burden off of your family entirely. You hold in your hands the information and essential implementation steps that you need presented in an engaging, thought provoking and surprisingly entertaining way.

You may feel a little uncomfortable talking about what happens when you pass away. That's understandable, most people do at first. However death and dying is a fact of life. Keep in mind that the planning process is not about you; it is about your family and loved ones and providing THEM with peace-of-mind and comfort.

Why am so passionate about this topic?
• I am the sole survivor of a family of five.
• I have been a firefighter for over 25 years.
• I have been a responder to some of the nation's most tragic events, including school shootings, aircraft accidents and the attack on America on 9/11.

Some of the informative topics discussed include:
• Why planning is important
• 7 key things you must have in your will
• Creative ways to utilize life insurance
• Tips for flawless funeral planning
• What happens to your finances when you die
• Long and short-term financial planning
• Special little known facts about Socia Security and veteran's benefits
• Protecting your assets
• Legacy planning, how do YOU want to be remembered
• Planning for business separation if you are a business owner

This book will provide you with the tools to start your very own planning process and provide peace-of-mind for your family. Remember, it's not about you; it's about them.

Are your energy bills through the roof, and is your home still cold in the winter and hot in the summer?

That’s the reality for many homeowners in Wisconsin today, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Advances in glass technology and window construction in recent years have made old style windows obsolete. In fact, some windows now on the market are more energy efficient than the walls that surround them.

Taking into consideration the window technology available today, we are able to produce high-performance windows that keep comfort at a maximum and energy consumption at a minimum.

Read this book if you are considering replacing some or all of the windows in your home. Learn how to assess the performance metrics on window labels and choose the best product for your situation. Find out about single-, double-, and triple-glazing and how it affects conduction and air infiltration. Read about argon and krypton, and learn which more effectively slows conduction.

From the hazards of “doing it yourself,” to the pitfalls of hiring a handyman, Wisconsinite Scott “The Window Guy” Young draws from a lifetime of experience replacing windows the right way. He guides you through the basics of glass production, window styles and construction, installation, price, and long-term value.

Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about replacing the windows in your home. Then window shop like a pro and enjoy the comfort, convenience, good looks, and energy efficiency that high-quality, properly installed windows will deliver for years to come.

STRENGTH. COURAGE. TRUTH.
We live busy and distracted lives. We struggle to maintain our strength and identity in the midst of constant challenge and rapid change. Because life often feels more like a fight than the gift it is, we seek the courage to persevere and find fulfillment. In The Caring Warrior, TJ Jones reminds you that your greatest weapon in this fight is CARING. A Caring Warrior chooses to wake up to his or her true self, chooses to lead others by giving, and chooses to inspire organizations and the world by sharing. It takes courage to fight on the battlefields of life: the internal (self), the tribal (our teams), and the cultural (organizations). TJ shares his own personal struggles and triumph over burnout and negativity. He provides you with weapons and tactics. With practical wisdom, he shows you how to be a positive and effective leader of your teams, your organizations, and the people in your life. TJ guides • leaders seeking greater effectiveness and influence; • emerging and new leaders who need direction to build engaged, heroic, and high-performance teams; • organizations committed to inspiring their people to new heights of fulfillment and achievement; • and YOU—a warrior who wants to fight for your greatest potential.
Pick up your sword and gather your troops . . . because there is a Caring Warrior in each of us. And, WE NEED YOU.

LIFE LESSONS from TINY TEACHERS

From three-year-old Abby’s struggle with life-threatening cancer to seventeen-year-old Margie’s role as a guardian angel, each of Dr. Chuck Dietzen’s young patients has taught him a special lesson about living his own life to the fullest. He feels as though the greatest gift he can give anyone is access to his patients.

Pint-Sized Prophets shares poignant, heartfelt and often humorous moments between Dr. Chuck Dietzen and the patients he has treated around the world as a pediatric rehabilitation doctor and founder of the international health organization, Timmy Global Health. Each moment he shares holds a key to unlocking the mystery of living a fuller and more purposeful life. Join him on this journey that will undoubtedly touch the heart and soothe the soul.

Bobby Bowden, the legendary Head Football Coach at Florida State continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been written about Bowden for the last 10 years examining this coaching legend, but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership expert Pat Williams has teamed up with Florida State Associate Athletics Director Rob Wilson to bring to light what made Coach Bowden so successful and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own life. Williams and Wilson have interviewed over 250 former players, coaches, and members of the media that knew Bowden well. The book uncovers never before revealed leadership insights from Bowden’s leadership and coaching genius. This 208 page book is packed with riveting stories and illustrations that will appeal to leaders at all levels of society.Football fans will love it and individuals with any leadership role will benefit immeasurably.Coach Bowden's Leadership Insights

• Always tell the truth. You must walk your talk.
• Be available to your players and staff night and day, no matter what.
• Your team is your family; nuture and care for them with unconditional love.
• Hire good people, delegate and let them do their jobs.
• As a leader, competing and winning must be your number one priority.
• There is no substitute for faith in God.

RESILIENCE FINDS A WAY

James Webb’s life is the American dream in a nutshell. Born to teenage parents in Laurel, Mississippi, and faced with a future working in the town’s only two factories, James chose to change his fate and forge his own path—to become a titan of business, a mentor, and a philanthropist.

In Redneck Resilience, James shares stories of amazing wins and devastating losses, of sin and redemption, of recovery and forward momentum. Most importantly, he discusses the benefits and advantages of resilience.

James uses his own life to illustrate truths about success in life and in business, including:

• Failures happen, and resilience vanquishes failure.
• No lesson or experience is ever wasted.
• When opportunity presents itself, take the risk.
• A true entrepreneur works for no one.
• You cannot succeed on your own.
• And much more.

Resilient people never take their eye off where they’re going, even when they get knocked down. They refocus. Resilience isn’t worried about the odds. Resilience finds a way.

How a Neurotic Jewish Real Estate Developer from New Jersey Found Enlightenment (And How You Can, Too)

• How can I stop worrying so much?
• How do I learn to look for approval in myself rather than others?
• How do I slow the pace of life?
• How can I learn to accept death?
• How can I find happiness?

The answers to these questions and more can be found in this enlightening book. Its author, however, is the antithesis of the traditional spiritual guru. He dresses in business clothes rather than a robe and sandals. He has never lived in a small stone hut in the Himalayas, nor does he collect crystals or read auras. All his insights have required eyeglasses.

Married for 40 years with three kids, Charles “Chick” Atkins has experienced all the joys and sorrows that life normally bestows. He is human – just another guy behind the wheel in traffic. Non-descript.

But Chick is different in one significant way. Chick is “awake.”

In the nine chapters of this book, he identifies nine moments of enlightenment in his life. Each provided a new level of comprehension and understanding that led to greater peace and happiness. Each provided answers to life’s big questions.

This book is for everyone who feels disconnected or overwhelmed and who is yearning to be happy and whole, but who can’t leave their 9-to-5 job or spend a week meditating in the Berkshires. Unlike most books of this type, this is not about using spirituality to escape ordinary life and live with your head in the clouds. Rather, it’s about using spirituality to embrace ordinary life and realize how extraordinary it actually is. It’s a philosophy grounded in today’s reality.

Enlightenment, as you’ll learn, is simply living moment to moment, amid all the usual nonsense, with awareness and appreciation unblemished by the past. You are capable of that. After all, even once you get all your wishes, there will always be the dishes.

Chick writes with humor, humility and, most important, practicality. His path can be your path, too. In the life story of an unlikely guru, you just might find insight into your own.

A Lifelong Journey in Search of Happiness Tom Lawhead retired from banking at
the age of 39. It wasn't because of luck or a windfall; it was planned. Tom's
been on a wonderful journey, but there are plenty of downsides to his story
as well. The motivation for writing this book came from singing and playing
guitar in nursing homes, adult day care facilities and special needs
hospitals. He sees firsthand, every day, lives nearing their ends and the
affect it has on everyone around them. He often asks himself, "What have
their lives been like? Did they do everything they wanted to? Did they leave
important issues unresolved?" In this book, Tom candidly shares his
failures, weaknesses and regrets as well as many lessons about how to avoid
the same pitfalls. He gives a glimpse of what true happiness is all about and
how to achieve it. There is no shortage of practical advice regarding family,
money, careers, faith, sickness and even death. Read this book and learn how
to Take This Life And Love It!

Some say I am a lucky guy, because I figured it out before it was too late. I figured out what truly matters in life and I live my life by those principles. I almost missed out. I allowed myself to get caught up in life’s spin cycle. Too much work, allowing things that ultimately meant nothing to consume my life, being too busy to savor the simple things in life, thinking net worth was the true goal…well, not anymore. As I look around, what amazes me is that everybody wants the same things: We want to be happy, get out of the rat race, enjoy life, have fun, persevere through adversity, maximize joy, take risks, and be proud of who we are, what we have accomplished and the legacy we will leave. I know that because in my 30-year career as a sales executive, entrepreneur, public speaker, and faculty member at top companies and business schools, I have seen it with my own eyes. I have engaged with literally thousands of people of all ages, all over the world. They all want life worth. They want joy and contentment with their lives. They know they need it, they just don’t know how to get it. I do. I did it. I am a lucky guy because I figured it out at an age when I could apply it. It wasn’t too late. And it is also surprisingly simple, if you know the secrets.

The purpose of this book is to share with people of all ages the secrets to achieving a high life worth at any age. Life is too awesome to not be enjoyed every day in every way. It can be done. I know, because I am living it.

Failing Opens the Door to Succeeding

Too many efforts with potential game-changing outcomes are short circuited by the fear of failing; people with huge ideas become paralyzed by “what ifs,” unable to see past the challenges of today. Dr. Akintoye Akindele and Olakunle Soriyan see "failure" and "failing" as two different realities and mindsets. Failure is a destination, a windowless prison that does not exist unless you accept that it does. However, failing is a journey, a launchpad into new knowledge and new beginnings and the key to successful innovation and entrepreneurship.

In A Love Affair with Failure, the authors aim to help emerging entrepreneurs be prepared for the inevitable challenges ahead and urge them to be resilient in pursuing their dreams, embracing the idea of failing not only as a prerequisite for achieving success, but also a victory in itself because it signifies having had the courage to take action.

Drawing lessons from their own personal journey and from other sources ranging from Ancient Greece to today's best-known businesses and leaders while also revealing the incredible potential of Africa as a catalyst for entrepreneurial support and achievement, A Love Affair with Failure paints a compelling picture of a region uniquely positioned to become a global powerhouse in entrepreneurship.

Are you ready to learn how to manage your personal energy frequency for the purpose of personal and global transformation?

The Art of Conscious Creation gives you the simple yet extraordinary techniques to "Consciously Create" the life you yearn for and desire! This compelling book reveals the 25 Universal Guiding Principals that lead to a happier, more fulfilling, prosperous, and struggle-free life. You will then discover how to apply these remarkably powerful skills on behalf of the planet, helping to manifest a world that is free of hate, war, rage, hunger and environmental destruction...a world instead filled with peace, prosperity, unlimited opportunity and joy for all. Contained within this book are keys to mastering visualization on a personal and global level, to harnessing the energy that can change your life, impact the Universe and transform the world. Learn how joining with others can magnify the power of your thoughts exponentially to create a bountiful future.

Jumping all in to a new career. It’s a dream likely far removed from where you’re at today. We’re talking about a bold move—a move other people may think you aren’t qualified for or capable of. But it can be done.
In Career 180s, Mike Harris proves it with the inspiring stories of ten brave individuals who dove headfirst into their new careers—careers they chose and pursued with vigor. Yes, they had doubts, and yes, they had to learn new things—but they charged ahead anyway. Do you have what it takes to do a Career 180? Regardless of how you answer, one thing is for sure: after reading the stories in this book, you’ll be more prepared, more inspired, and more ready to pursue your passion than ever before.
Who knows . . . this book may be what it takes for you to start pursuing that new career!

Where do you live? Not your address, not the physical place you eat and sleep, but the place within you that knows your heart’s longings and calls you home?

Based on the successful life design program that Dr. Kathy Murphy has taught to thousands in her private practice, retreats, and personal growth seminars, Your Possible Life is a guide to building the life you are meant to be living, a life that’s the perfect fi t for you—a true home for your heart. This practical, down-to-earth program provides you with the powerful tools and techniques for growth, through essential questions, exercises, and ideas for thoughtful and heart-felt life design. Wake up to your inner callings, your deepest nature—to who you truly are. It’s never too late to live your most authentic life. Consider the possibilities!

BIG SHIFTS IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AHEAD!
College acceptance has changed in big ways since the pandemic, and you need to know how. Now, learn about the shifts in and strategies for a vibrant high school journey and college acceptance at your dream schools from nationally beloved and renowned Admissions Advisor, Dr. Deborah Bedor.
In this book you will learn the following important items that will take your application to the next level.
Develop Your Exceptional Applicant Mindset Big, bold, creative ideas to differentiate you from the crowd of other intelligent students stuck in a standardized educational world.
Write Your Winning Application You'll use this unique resource as an “anthology of activation” that will inspire you to take the pieces of your high school life and combine them with the six most important success factors for college applications and Acceptance.
Wise Advice From Expert Mentors Nationally-renowned subject experts mentor you in these pages, so you can differentiate yourself via projects in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, research sciences, mathematics for national competitions, debate, athletic leadership, business, humanities, and music.
Admissions doesn't care what you do--they care why you do it and how thoughtfully and passionately you can express your journey.

On the surface, it looked like Dom Farnan had it all. She was a successful business owner with a loving husband and a beautiful son, but her life was in shambles and her heart was hard. As a high-functioning depressive, she had been emotionally closed off for most of her life. That toxicity that she ignored and pushed down was rotting her from the inside. When the COVID - 19 pandemic threatened to take everything that she had worked for away, she finally hit rock bottom. That’s when she decided to make a change and take back control of her life.
As much as she tried to focus on her business and professional life, it was with the help of her coach that she learned meaningful and lasting change had to begin by confronting what she had ignored for most of her life: what was happening on the inside. It was all connected, and by stepping out of her comfort zone, and making a conscious effort to change her thoughts, she was able to change her life. That new outlook created a monumental shift that reverberated through everything she did. It made her a better boss, leader, wife, and mother. Most importantly, it brought her a sense of peace and calm that had eluded her for most of her life.
2020 wasn’t the year that Dom Farnan wanted, but it was the year that she needed. In Now Here, she describes the transformational and healing journey that drastically changed how she viewed and showed up in the world. It contains a collection of lessons and fundamental truths about life, work, love, relationships, and spirituality that can apply to anyone stuck in a rut and in need of a change.

Soaring Through Turbulent Times
Lessons from a female pioneer who embraced challenges from up above
When Barbara Bell was a child in the sixties, she often dreamed she was flying. In a deep sleep, she would soar through the rolling hills, with arms outstretched, as her body accelerated through the air. Many of these dreamy nights were spent gliding through the same cloud formations that she observed from her family's backyard in small-town Michigan. These dreams eventually transformed into reality when she went on to build a distinguished career as an aviator and naval flight test officer.

In Flight Lessons, Bell shares the unexpected turbulence she encountered while navigating thirty-five different types of US and allied aircraft, tallying over sixteen hundred hours of flight time. Her perseverance to push past the limits that were often placed on her as a woman in the military is what defines her today and gives her a platform to stand on when mentoring and the next generation of women.
Sprinkled with compelling personal anecdotes, Flight Lessons showcases Bell's trailblazing years of service and gives perspective on what women can accomplish with persistence and knowledge. With a narrative that is drenched in female empowerment, Flight Lessons chronicles an extraordinary journey of inspiration, thanks to Bell's belief in tackling challenges from a higher perspective.

When Life Packs a Punch, Find the Punchline

I’m Sorry I Cremated You is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of navigating the profound challenges of grief and loss, finding strength and solace in the unlikeliest of places. Jaclyn Michelle Smith, a trained social worker and HR professional, shares her deeply personal journey with wit and wisdom, offering readers a unique perspective on dealing with life's hardest moments.

What You’ll Discover:

• Finding Humor in Adversity: Laugh along as Jaclyn uses comedy, particularly improv theater, as a tool for healing and transformation.
• Navigating Family Dynamics: Relate to the complex relationships that shaped Jaclyn’s life, from her parents' intense love to the impact of generational trauma.
• Resilience and Acceptance: Gain insights into how Jaclyn turned her story of loss into one of grace and acceptance, inspiring readers to find their own path through grief.
• A Love Letter to the Grieving: This book is a comforting and relatable guide for Generation X, Millennials, and anyone facing the decline and death of their parents while balancing careers and personal lives.
• Reframing Difficult Memories: Jaclyn’s narrative encourages readers to look back on their own family dynamics without blame and find meaning in the good and the challenging aspects of their upbringing.

Jaclyn Michelle Smith offers a refreshingly honest and lighthearted look at the ironies of the human condition, reminding us all that laughter truly is the best medicine. Whether you're grappling with loss or simply seeking a new perspective on life's ups and downs, I’m Sorry I Cremated You is a must-read for anyone in need of a little laughter and a lot of heart.

Downsizing and moving to a new home is one of the most overwhelming experiences many seniors and their families will encounter. But with the right guidance, it doesn't have to be! This indispensable guide introduces readers to the Home Downsizing Concierge—a network of trusted professionals who specialize in senior downsizing and can provide customized, stress-free solutions every step of the way.

Inside, you’ll get tips from Ben Souchek’s 25+ years of expertise in real estate and downsizing to help you thoughtfully prepare for this major life transition. Learn when it may be time to downsize and how to begin the process. Meet the many specialists, from caregivers to attorneys, who handle each aspect of the move-out and move-in process. Get checklists to sort belongings, ready your home for sale, and keep your move on track from start to finish. Compare your options for selling the home, from using a real estate agent to selling to home buyers who make cash offers, and choose the best path based on your needs.

The book outlines a 6-month downsizing plan that readers can modify to fit their own timeline and circumstances. From helping you begin downsizing the right way to ensuring your house sells quickly and successfully, their goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible.

If downsizing is on your horizon, this guide will illuminate the path forward. You’ll learn how to sell your current house stress-free, transition to your ideal new home, and embark upon your next chapter with confidence.

People in all stages of life can be adrift, overcommitted, distracted, or just plain stuck, which can keep them from reaching their full potential. Steve Cesari understands that developing clarity, then making proper adjustments, is the first step towards leading a happier and healthier life. In his new audiobook, Cesari draws on his own personal and professional experiences to help others realize their full potential, by empowering, encouraging, and developing a clear vision to achieve desired results. Each chapter is like illuminating a light bulb within the listener, allowing them to see and think clearly, in turn igniting their motivation, to take action.

Take control and improve your life.

In this inspiring and motivating audiobook, Steve Cesari will encourage you to evaluate your life through action items and exercises, enabling you to gain a better understanding of things in your life that might not be working, and develop the clarity you need to make appropriate personal and professional changes.