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In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard—legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.—shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport’s equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life—a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike..
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The Right Phrase for the Right Situation--Every Time

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You've taken the GMAT, your transcript is in order, and you're ready to apply to business schools. Your personal statement and the interview are your major opportunity to distinguish yourself from the pack and demonstrate your full potential. Perfect Phrases for Business School Acceptance gives you the phrases, statements, and approaches that will help you write a compelling essay, succeed at the interview, and stand out from your competition.

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• Provides precise and effective language for applications, essays, interviews.
• Covers a wide range of potential answers to difficult questions .
• Guides you through the stages of the interview process ..
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"People used to tell me when I was 16 years old that I would never live to be 18, then when I made it to 18 they told me I would never live to see my 21st birthday Then it was my 25th, then 30th, and so on."—excerpted from the opening

Jim Bolen is a true American badass. He's led a life so on-the-edge dangerous that the details of it will make you insist—as everyone else has—that he shouldn't have made it through No Guts, No Glory is the hard-knuckle first-hand account of a man whose fierce dedication to justice and fearless sense of adventure have taken him from the streets of Dayton, Ohio to the jungles of Cambodia; from leading enemy POW "snatches" in the military's top-secret Special Operations Group to being Hustler Magazine founder Larry Flynt's personal bodyguard; from squaring off nightly in a long string of "Road House"-style bar fights to becoming a South African bounty hunter, getting paid per head for each terrorist he captured or killed.

And that's only scratching the surface.

There is plenty more action as well, including an international gun-running scheme that ends badly, and business adventures that eventually make Bolen a millionaire. Plus all the blood, guts, motorcycles, women and jail time that come with the territory.

It's all there, and well-detailed in Bolen's straight-forward and unadulterated prose—which is further brought to life with hundreds of corroborating photographs, military citations, awards and medals. If you think he's bluffing about any of this, think again.

For readers of nonfiction action and adventure, combat stories, international intrigue, and just plain Fight Club-style grit and humor, No Guts, No Glory is a must-read.

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General William Tecumseh Sherman was known as the first modern general Commanding Union troops during the American Civil War. He was also heavily criticized for the harshness of the Scorched Earth policies that he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. He is the commander responsible for the burning of Atlanta as depicted in Gone With the Wind..
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In 2000, Ward Brehm took a five-day trek across some of the most remote terrain of Africa, walking where no white man had walked before. During this life-changing journey, Brehm witnessed poverty and suffering unlike anything seen in the Western world. He also witnessed the deep richness of relationships and community in neighborhoods lacking even the very barest of resources. Brehm has journeyed to Africa fourteen times and authored two books on his experiences - Life Through a Different Lens (1993), and White Man Walking (2003).

The pages of White Man Walking open the doors to a life-changing experience rich with unexpected fellowship, insight and self-discovery. Brehm s adventure walking across the terrains of East Africa, and his encounter with the local people, became a faith journey that was to change his life forever. Even as he hiked in 100-degree heat, drank out of dung-infested mud holes, and was mistaken as a ghost due to the light color of his skin, Brehm forged relationships with the Pokot people, and in the process, became one of them..
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There are few individuals as unique, enigmatic, and colorful as Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud.

This biography of the world's fifth-richest man -- worth around $24 billion -- tells the story of a businessman who started out with a relatively modest bank loan and built an empire that embraces the best-known brands, from Citigroup and Disney to Apple Computers and the Four Seasons Hotels. Alwaleed, as he's known to most in the Middle East, is the largest single foreign investor in the U.S. economy, with interests in almost everything that touches the American lifestyle. Like investment guru Warren Buffett, Alwaleed became hugely successful through consecutive strategic high-profile investments, earning him the respect of Wall Street.

In this fascinating and uniquely insightful authorized biography, international journalist and broadcaster Riz Khan offers a revealing insider's view of this provocative business genius, focusing on issues including:

• his unique family history
• the origins of his powerful drive to succeed
• his phenomenal success in rescuing beleaguered companies such as America's giant Citigroup
• his investments in top brands including Four Seasons Hotels, Saks Fifth Avenue, and NewsCorp
• his unique approach to investing -- and some of his most lucrative strategies

Beyond the billionaire, jet-set lifestyle, Prince Alwaleed has a close and emotional relationship with the desert and its people. His identity sits on the fence separating the Arab world on one side, with tents, camels, and rifle-toting Bedouins ... and the fast-paced, hungry, pinstripe world of Wall Street, with limousines and designer labels.

Brilliant, charming, and extraordinarily hardworking, this billionaire's personal story unfolds in gripping detail, based on in-depth interviews with the Prince's family, entourage, and closest business associates -- including top names such as Sandy Weill, Rupert Murdoch, and Jimmy Carter.

Alwaleed is a revealing portrait of an unusual individual whose presence in the global economy is unmatched; a twenty-first-century ambassador who could be the ultimate bridge to connect the Middle East and the West.

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At the age of fourteen, Tims was convicted of attempted murder and was incarcerated for two years in juvenile facilities. Now he is a successful businessman and pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in Florida. The Bible says that God is the God of hope—a proclamation that resonates for Zachery Tims. In It’s Never Too Late, Tims tells the moving story of his conversion and his discovery of his destiny and true identity. Tims was convicted of attempted murder and was incarcerated for two years in juvenile facilities. Now he is a successful businessman and pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in Florida. The Bible says that God is the God of hope—a proclamation that resonates for Zachery Tims. In It’s Never Too Late, Tims tells the moving story of his conversion and his discovery of his destiny and true identity. Using Scripture, teaching, and stories from his experience and that of others, Tims shows readers how to move from desperate and difficult circumstances to finding their destiny and achieving their dreams. "Obedience is an act of your faith. When you stretch to meet the demand of the command, you will step into the miraculous outpouring of God’s limitless power. When you work the principle, it will work for you," says Tims..
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Everything is difficult and everything is possible!

"Walking on Ice is MANDATORY reading for all who contemplate a tour of duty whether government or business in Russia or who have worked there... it brings back memories and reality...one cannot put it down. With insight, understanding, and a rare degree of humor, Fred Andresen tells us about working with the Russians." Richard Weden, General Director, American Express Russia. 1995 to 2004

"What Andresen has written is romantic and accurate and nostalgic and prophetic and all of the wonderful and confusing and simple things we 'veterans' know Russia to be. It is a story that resonates with any of us living through this dramatic and productive era." Kevin Cuffe, Vice President/Managing Director, SOVINTEL / Golden Telecom, Moscow

"Walking on Ice is of real interest to the casual reader as well of great value to those looking to make their own mark in the world of Russian business. The book gives valuable insights from one of the real pioneers." Peter Charow, Founder and first president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, presently British Petroleum Regional Director for Russia, CIS and Turkey.

"Andresen conveys the texture and flavor of what we Westerners find in Russia. It paints a picture of the Russian 'Soul' at a time when young and old were and are adapting to enormous change. It is a fun and humorous read that carries with it some valuable lessons. I recommend it to anyone interested in understanding today's Russia." William T. Potvin, Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche, Russia, 1990 - 1996.
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