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""Dispels the myth that people of color are somehow predisposed to poor health, blaming systemic injustice in the health care system."" —New York Times Book Review Legendary comedian D.L. Hughley uses his ""hilarious yet soul-shaking"" (Black Enterprise) humor to confront racism's unjust...

A cutting satire of race relations in the age of Trump and Black Lives Matter from the hugely popular comedian—one of ""The Original Kings of Comedy""—and author of the New York Times bestseller Black Man, White House. ""White people are always giving out ‘helpful’ advice, such as...

Las Vegas was the Mob's greatest venture and most spectacular success, and through 40 years of frenzy, murder, deceit, scams, and skimming, the FBI listened on phone taps and did virtually nothing to stop the fun. This is the truth about the Mob's control of the casinos in Vegas like you've never heard it before, from start to finish.

For years John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality and host of The Hilarious World of Depression podcast, struggled with depression; it plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As Moe came to terms with his own illness, he began to see similar patterns of behavior and coping mechanisms surfacing in conversations with others, including high-profile comedians who’d struggled with the disease.

Magic and myth inhabit these chapters in figures both familiar and strange. Giant trolls and talking animals are everywhere. The winds take human form. A one-eyed old woman might seem reminiscent of the Norse god Odin. We meet sly aunts, resourceful princesses, and devious robbers. These stories, set in Norway's majestic landscape of towering mountains and dense forests, are filled with humor, mischief, and sometimes surprisingly cruel twists of fate. All are rendered in the deceptively simple narrative style perfected by Asbjørnsen and Moe.

The 7 Habits Of Highly Successful Leaders: The Indispensable Habits of High Achievers What if the habits that got you here are the very ones quietly limiting what comes next? The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Leaders is written for leaders who are no longer constrained by ambition, effort, or intelligence, but by the invisible consequences of success itself. Founders, CEOs, senior partners, board-level executives, and high-achieving entrepreneurs whose decisions now carry weight, complexity, and long-term consequence. Drawing on more than four decades spent in the trenches advising FTSE 100...

In Trajectory of Power, leading political scientists William Howell and Terry Moe provide a sweeping account of the historical rise of presidential power, arguing that it has now grown to the point where, in the wrong hands, it threatens to subvert American democracy and replace it with a de facto system of strongman rule, whether led by Donald Trump or someone else.

Surrender, white people! After 400 years of white supremacy in America, a reckoning is here. Time to listen up, look history in the face, and surrender unjust privilege. These are the terms of peace–and they are unconditional. Hope you have a sense of humor, because this is gonna sting. The...

Chicago was the worldwide leader in gangster wars and bootlegging in the 1920s, as Al Capone set the stage for his tremendous success and popularity. When he was safely away in prison, the Chicago Outfit expanded into more rackets involving gambling and loan sharking, making bosses like Paul “The Waiter” Ricca and Tony “Joe Batters” Accardo rich beyond even Capone’s wildest dreams.

The Closers Part 6 is the definitive bridge between two worlds: the timeless art of selling rooted in trust, resilience, and human connection, and the rising tide of AI-powered tools transforming how deals are opened, nurtured, and closed. Co-authored by legendary sales trainer Ben Gay III, whose original Closers series shaped generations of professionals, and strategic mentor Moe Nawaz, advisor to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 leaders, this volume marks a turning point in modern sales literature. In an age where automation is everywhere and buyers are more informed and sceptical than ever, ...

Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious natural resource: celebrities. Each week on the slyly humorous and reassuring Sleeping with Celebrities, host John Moe talks with a different guest from the world of entertainment about something they know a lot about. The conversation is guaranteed to be just interesting enough to draw your attention away from your own swirling anxieties but never interesting enough to keep you awake. No startling revelations, no dramatic screaming confrontations, but plenty of ...

Before Las Vegas dominated gambling headlines, Reno was a mob city — but on very different terms. While national attention focused on Las Vegas, Reno developed its own casino industry and criminal underworld, shaped by local control, regional crime networks, and a smaller, more tightly connected business community. Mob City: Reno explores how organized crime operated in northern Nevada, who controlled Reno’s early casinos, and how outside mob figures eventually joined local operations. This book reveals: How Reno became a major gambling destination Who really controlled Reno’s early ...

On August 31, 1939, nearing the end of his second and presumably final term in office, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was working in the Oval Office and contemplating construction of his presidential library and planning retirement. The next day German tanks had crossed the Polish border; Britain and France had declared war. Overnight the world had changed, and FDR found himself being forced to consider a dramatically different set of circumstances.

The Post-M&A Mentor - What No One Tells You About Post-M&A Success Until It’s Too Late The deal is done. Now what? Most CEOs, private equity firms, and investors believe that once an acquisition is complete, the hardest part is over. That’s why 65% of M&A deals fail. The financials made sense, the due diligence was airtight, and the synergies looked great on paper—but execution is where deals fall apart. This book is your battle-tested roadmap for post-merger success, designed specifically for 8- and 9-figure business leaders who are buying, selling, or integrating companies. If ...

These 35 folk tales have been gathered from Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe's landmark 19th-century collections, acclaimed by Jacob Grimm for their freshness and a fullness that "surpass nearly all others." In this sparkling translation by Pat Shaw and Carl Norman are captivating stories of witches, trolls, and ogres; sly foxes and mysterious bears; beautiful princesses and country lads-turned-heroes that brim with the matchless vitality and power of their original telling.

Often called the Scandinavian "Beauty and the Beast", this Norwegian folktale follows the journey of the youngest daughter of a peasant, who - for the sake of her poor but large family - agrees to leave everything she has ever known and accompany a white bear to his mountain castle. After discovering the white bear’s true identity, she seeks to rescue him from a forced marriage to a troll princess.

Are you tired of dead-end jobs, low pay, and no control over your life? The 60-Minute Hustle gives you the proven blueprint to launch and grow a profitable freelance business — even if you are starting from zero. In this high-energy guide, Mo Money reveals how he went from broke and burned out to building a six-figure income online, all while working on his own terms.

Has American democracy's long, ambitious run come to an end? Possibly yes. As William G. Howell and Terry M. Moe argue in this trenchant new analysis of modern politics, the United States faces a historic crisis that threatens our system of self-government - and if democracy is to be saved, the causes of the crisis must be understood and defused.

Stop Chasing Performance. Start Mastering the Architecture of Inevitability. Why do highly intelligent leaders fail while outcomes they never chose continue to flourish? Why do certain organizations stabilize and scale while others, staffed by equally capable people, quietly erode? The answer isn't "hustle," "mindset," or "luck." It is the execution of Invisible Laws. Most leaders operate under the illusion of agency, believing decisions are the origin of movement. In reality, decisions are merely acknowledgments. Most outcomes are shaped upstream by design, sequence, and accumulation long ...

Help your child feel safe, calm, and ready for sleep with this gentle collection of bedtime stories designed especially for anxious little minds. Bedtime Stories for Anxiety-Free Kids features 15 soothing stories that create a peaceful space for children to unwind, relax, and let go of worries before sleep. With comforting themes, gentle storytelling, and reassuring characters, each tale encourages positive thinking, emotional safety, and a sense of calm.