Work Ethic

The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old ...

Learn how to protect yourself from manipulation—without becoming manipulative. Mind Games Exposed breaks down the hidden tactics people use to control, deceive, and influence. Whether it’s gaslighting, love bombing, or emotional blackmail, this book helps you recognize the red flags—and fight back with clarity and confidence. Understand the psychology of narcissism, control, and covert manipulation Spot common manipulation tactics in relationships, workplaces, and sales Strengthen your emotional boundaries and mental resilience Respond, recover, and rebuild from toxic influenceThis ...

An unimpeachable classic work in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians, scholars, and the public for half a century. Originally published in 1944 - when Eleanor Roosevelt supported the efforts of Stalin, and Albert Einstein subscribed lock, stock, and barrel to the socialist program - The Road to Serfdom was seen as heretical for its passionate warning against the dangers of state control over the means of production.

Are you being harassed and discriminated against at work? Are you surrounded by toxic managers? Then you need to learn how to take 'defensive' notes: notes that stand up in an HR investigation or a court of law. FBI Director Comey provided a sterling example of how to take such notes. Using his example as a springboard, this book describes a notetaking system that will serve you well in adversarial situations. I wrote this book after being in a toxic workplace for over a year. Employees asked me what they could do to improve the situation and I outlined how to take Comey notes. They loved ...

Three friends. One train. A journey through time they never expected—and might not escape. Trevor Hollings thinks his life is completely ordinary. His neighborhood is boring. School is the worst—especially history class—and nothing exciting ever happens. But when Trevor, Becky, and Andrew stumble onto a mysterious train in the middle of the night, they’re thrown headfirst into a wild adventure through the past. From the dangerous gold rush camps of the 1840s to the sweltering bakeries of 19th-century New York, and even into the shadowy tunnels of a deadly train disaster, the kids ...

Aristotle wrote on everything from the shape of seashells to sterility, from speculations on the nature of the soul to meteorology, poetry, art, and even the interpretation of dreams. Apart from mathematics, he transformed every field of knowledge that he touched. Above all, Aristotle is credited with the founding of logic. When he first divided human knowledge into separate categories, he enabled our understanding of the world to develop in a systematic fashion.

Donald Trump and evangelicals don't go together or do they? 81% of evangelical Christians voted for Donald Trump. Trump has lied over 30,000 times yet evangelicals don't seem to care. “Trump Lies and Evangelical Christians” shows that Trump is the antithesis of everything evangelical Christians believe in yet they are his base supporters. Does voting for Donald Trump and supporting him make one “unholy”? The right knowledge of Sin, Sanctification, and Holiness is critical because “Without holiness, no man shall see the LORD.” (Heb 12:14) Supporting Trump shows the HYPOCRISY of ...

Discover the keys to true wealth, character, and success in the How to Become Rich Without a University Degree, a bold and inspiring guide by Jaime Bedoya Martínez. In a world dominated by academic credentials and unstable job markets, this book champions the power of independent work, willpower, and human potential. With a unique blend of practical wisdom, philosophical insight, and compelling real-life stories, it offers a roadmap for anyone ready to break free from conformity and create a life of purpose, prosperity, and dignity. Whether you're a student, an aspiring entrepreneur, or ...

When he died he feared he had been forgotten... …He was dead wrong! Bela Lugosi is considered by many to be one of the greatest actors of the twentieth-century... but you'd never know it based upon the way he was treated by the Hollywood executives he worked for. Shut out, ignored, typecast, and hideously underpaid, he could have easily given up, walked away from show business, and no one would have blamed him for doing so. But he didn't. Now a body of his work exists that is celebrated decades after his death... because he worked hard and never gave up. Bela Lugosi persevered in the face...

Corporate boards are under great pressure. Scandals and malpractice at companies like Theranos, WeWork, Uber, and Wells Fargo have raised justified questions among regulators, shareholders, and the public about the quality of corporate governance. In How Boards Work, prizewinning economist and veteran board director Dambisa Moyo offers an insider's view of corporate boards as they are buffeted by the turbulence of our times.

Marketing guru Philip Kotler, cause marketing authority David Hessekiel, and social marketing expert Nancy Lee have teamed up to create a guide rich with actionable advice on integrating marketing and corporate social initiatives into your broader business goals.

“An incredible dive into the intersection of spirituality and business. Gibbons wrote the book that needed to be written for our world—showing us how our spirituality is the key to our humanity in business.”—Marshall Goldsmith Is there a spiritual revolution in society and in business? The Spirituality of Work and Leadership is the most comprehensive treatment of workplace spirituality to date written by one of the “movement’s” founders, and covers meaning-making, work, workaholism, vocation and purpose, happiness, mindfulness, altruism, motivation, engagement, and leadership....

Powerful senior partners. Brand new hungry associates. What could go wrong? Are you ready for a book that doesn't just whisper but roars with intensity from the very first page? Legal Sex isn't just any novel; it's a high-stakes legal thriller that intertwines sizzling passion with razor-sharp legal drama, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure in the perilous yet prestigious corridors of Stern Law Firm. Meet Judith Warless – The Heroine with a Heart of Steel and a Will of Iron Judith Warless is more than just a character; she's an inspiration. A 24-year-old prodigy who ...

Children tread lightly through the pages of Old West history. Pintsized Pioneers: Taming the Frontier, One Chore at a Time gives frontier children their due for all the work they did to assist their families. Even at early ages, the youngsters helped families make ends meet and handled chores that today seem unbelievable. Written for today’s young adults, Pintsized Pioneers offers lessons on frontier history and on the value of work for contemporary youth. In 1850 adolescents 16 and under accounted for 46 percent of the national population, making them an important labor force in settling...

Traditional cultures in many parts of the world have displayed a profound appreciation for the unity of all human spirit in its quest for knowledge of the Divine. Here a medieval Muslim handbook for right living is interpreted in modern English verse. When I am come above these things of earth, I find a heaven in my contemplation: Eternal Beauty, nameless, featureless, No longer masked nor hid by folds of flesh. Two hundred years later, Rumi paid Ghazzali the compliment of incorporating several of his allegories into his own epic work, the Masnavi. Jabez L. Van Cleef takes foundational ...

How to Evangelize in the Marketplace Without Losing Your Professional Edge Are you ready to turn your workplace into a mission field without compromising your professional reputation? Marketplace Evangelism is your ultimate guide to fulfilling the Great Commission right where you are—at the desk, in meetings, or even during coffee breaks. Packed with bold strategies and practical wisdom, this book empowers Christians to share their faith confidently while maintaining their professional edge. Discover how you can shine as a beacon of Christ’s light in the corporate world, bringing hope ...

By writing down my biggest successes and failures, I hope to help others, especially those entering the workforce for the first time. First, I don’t mean to give the impression that I have all the answers on any particular subject. Because I don’t. What I have is almost half a century of experience working hard to the best of my ability. And in those years, I would like to think I have accumulated enough experience, good and bad, to share with others. I went from being a ninth-grade dropout to becoming a supervisor in a couple of different companies. I have been fired even though I was ...

Stoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is always to go back to the foundation—the original texts. Three writers form the bedrock of Stoic thought: Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor; Seneca, a playwright and advisor; and Epictetus, a former slave turned philosopher and teacher. Stoic Foundations combines the work of these three pillars of Stoic thought into one essential volume.

We do not know the future of sex—but perhaps we could imagine it. Amia Srinivasan’s stunning debut helps us do just that. She traces the meaning of sex in our world, animated by the hope of a different world. She reaches back into an older feminist tradition that was unafraid to think of sex as a political phenomenon. She discusses a range of fraught relationships—between discrimination and preference, pornography and freedom, rape and racial injustice, punishment and accountability, students and teachers, pleasure and power, capitalism and liberation.

Discover the transformative power of leisure to recapture your calm and creativity. We live in a time where busyness is often seen as a badge of honor. But are your busiest days really the ones that make you feel the most accomplished? If all of your hard work isn't working, it might be time to question the common assumption that “busy” = “productive.” After reaching breaking points in their careers, business coach John Fitch and AI researcher Max Frenzel both learned the critical importance of taking time off. Now these former workaholics are here to help you revolutionize the way ...