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"The Illmatic Investor: From Hip-Hop to High Returns" is an innovative and engaging guide that merges the world of hip-hop with astute financial wisdom, inspired by the success of Nasir "Nas" Jones and his Queensbridge Venture Fund. This book targets listeners who are eager to learn about wealth creation through the lens of a cultural icon. It begins with an exploration of Nas's journey from a renowned hip-hop artist to a shrewd investor and co-founder of Queensbridge Venture Partners, drawing parallels between his lyrical prowess and investment strategies.

Mecklenburgh Square has always been a radical address. Nestled in the heart of Bloomsbury, these townhouses have borne witness to the lives of some of the century's most revolutionary cultural figures - many of whom were extraordinary women. United by their desire to experiment with new ways of living - and, therefore, of being - these authors and thinkers were trailblazers in their commitment to creative independence.

Unlock the artisan in you with Advanced Canning Techniques, the must-have guide for anyone passionate about preserving the vibrant flavors of the seasons. This eBook is your passport to becoming a canning connoisseur, whether you’re a novice taking the first steps into the world of jars and lids or an experienced preserver ready to expand your repertoire. Starting with an essential introduction to high-acid foods, you'll delve into the science of pH levels and discover the safety measures critical for successful canning. Master the art of fruit preserves with expert tips on selecting the ...

An oral-history biography of the legendary Latin American writer and Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Márquez, brimming with atmosphere and insight.

This original recording - his first - features Trillin at his most uproarious, reading from his own articles and books. Wonderfully funny and full of surprises, this is a thoroughly satisfying, eminently entertaining, and beautifully crafted collection.

A central figure in the Hollywood Ten and one of the most successful screenwriters in Hollywood history, Trumbo epitomized the spirit of American capitalism, yet he went to jail refusing to talk about his membership in the Communist party.

Whoever said “boyfriending is hard” clearly didn’t have the right tools for the job. What do you do if you’re a fifteen-year-old girl whose much older (eighteen) boyfriend breaks up with her because you won’t “go all the way?” What do you do if you live in the smallest town in the world, where everyone knows your business before you do, and it’s the first day of school, and you just want to hide under the covers and pretend you’re dead? What do you do if you love theatre more than anything, and you want to go to New York to study and be on Broadway, but your dads named you...

Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch’s life-long fascination with classical music has taken her through Juilliard and into the shiny world of symphony halls and international concert tours. She’s loved classical music her whole life. But she’s also hated classical music her whole life. After all, if you can like Beyoncé without liking Bieber, you can certainly like Brahms without liking Bach—especially since they were born 148 years apart and the thing we call “classical music” is really just centuries of compositions shoved into one hodge-podge of a genre.

Heating and cooling your home is generally your largest energy bill, costing more than fueling your car, but you can make big cuts in your heating and cooling costs while still staying comfortable. Learn how you can dramatically reduce your costs through projects some small and some large, many of which you can do yourself that will reduce what it takes to keep your home’s temperature where you want it. Learn what heating options are available today; including high efficiency gas and oil heating units, geothermal heat pumps, wood, outdoor wood boilers, coal, solar heating, wood pellets, ...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, exceptional executives face unprecedented challenges. The demands of leadership have evolved, requiring a new set of skills and a mindset that embraces change. "The Adaptive Leader" is your essential guide to mastering transformative leadership in a VUCA world—where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are the new normal. Authored by renowned executive coach Ammanuel Santa Anna, this book is tailored specifically for high-performing leaders who are ready to elevate their game. Through actionable strategies, real...

5X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, & Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant; Ranked in the top 20 of global researchers in the following topic areas - "Future of Work," "Global Leadership," "Organizational Development, "Public Service Motivation," and "Social Impact" (Google Scholar); ScholarGPS has ranked him the #18 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. The Art and Science of Organizational Leadership provides actionable frameworks to ...

In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all listeners improve their songwriting skills. Through this book, listeners will learn the craft of professional songwriting, including the ins-and-outs of song structure, lyric and melody writing, and the essential elements of a hit song.

Bobby was happy with colony life on Nibiru. His job at the Colonial Security Force and his family were all the man needed. Then two renegades escaped confinement in stasis and teleported from the LARC1 colony to Earth’s Stone Age to wipe humanity and its primordial cousins from existence. Now, armed only with a shugarra, Bobby must journey across our prehistoric world and through the realms that our extinct cousins once ruled. Can he and a band of misfit hominins overcome two dangerous aliens with god-like magic and their army of cannibals? High fantasy has long ventured through the ...

Elevate: Mastering the Luxurious Art of High-Frequency Living Discover the transformative power of high-frequency living in this groundbreaking guide by visionary author Ammanuel Santa Anna. "Elevate" is not just a book; it's a passport to a life of purpose, elegance, and unparalleled fulfillment. In a world often characterized by chaos and distraction, Santa Anna offers a refreshing perspective on how to cultivate a life that resonates at the highest frequencies. Drawing from personal experiences and spiritual insights, he unveils the secrets to: Designing a lifestyle that aligns with your...

Mastering urban survival doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Even if you live in a tiny apartment with limited storage space, it's easier than you think. Urban preppers with proper knowledge and minimal equipment have a 78% higher survival rate in crisis situations. Well-prepared urban dwellers can be self-sufficient for up to 30 days with the right planning and resources. You can achieve peace of mind and readiness without turning your home into a bunker or breaking the bank.

The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business uniquely prepares actors to live full, successful lives as performing artists. While most acting books focus on either the art or the business of entertainment, Archibald looks at the entire picture of what it means to be an actor, focusing on the foundations of both the artist and the entrepreneur to guarantee a complete and fully functioning approach to a career.

In a work of romance and loss, a wandering boy loses his mother and finds solace in his only escape: painting. After countless portraits of her, he still can’t figure out how to sell or where to fit into the world. Stricken by poverty, he must commercialize his conflicted conscience. As Constantine rises through the world of social media influence and high-class murals, so does his addiction to drugs and reckless spending until one day, it all comes crashing down. Through this story of romance, love, and loss, with hands and soul crushed, Constantine goes on a journey to find the ...

🔥 THE INFERNAL AWAKENING 🔥 Unleash the Pandemonium Within Hidden within the abyss of your soul lurks an insatiable beast, a spark of ancient and malevolent power thirsting for release. Can you hear it—the insidious murmur, the sinister whisper in the shadows, beckoning you toward dominion? Envision harnessing an inferno so catastrophic, so immense, that reality itself crumbles before your might. This is no mere book; this is your grimoire—a hellish portal to arcane realms and sinister knowledge. As you devour its cursed words, you will awaken the eldritch energies buried within, ...

All They Will Call You is the harrowing account of "the worst airplane disaster in California's history", which claimed the lives of 32 passengers, including 28 Mexican citizens - farmworkers who were being deported by the US government. Outraged that media reports omitted only the names of the Mexican passengers, American folk icon Woody Guthrie penned a poem that went on to become one of the most important protest songs of the 20th century.

Marguerite Higgins was both the scourge and envy of the journalistic world. A longtime reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, she first catapulted to fame with her dramatic account of the liberation of Dachau at the end of World War II. Brash, beautiful, ruthlessly competitive, and sexually adventurous, she forced her way to the front despite being told the combat zone was no place for a woman. While the Herald Tribune exploited her feminine appeal—it was Maggie's dogged determination, talent for breaking news, and unwavering ambition that brought her success from one war zone to another.