Power Entertainment

“Pfeffer [blends] academic rigor and practical genius into wonderfully readable text. The leading thinker on the topic of power, Pfeffer here distills his wisdom into an indispensable guide.” —Jim Collins, author of New York Times bestselling author Good to Great and How the Mighty Fall...

Alex and Deion were born in the projects of Atlanta. Their mutual determination to escape their poverty stricken existence fueled a friendship that was unbreakable. But as they grew from to boys to men, the trappings of the streets introduced them to a life of crime and endless money. Those same streets may end up being their ultimate downfall. Can two men share all that power or can there only be one?

An exuberant, behind-the-scenes look at the designers and the company that brought us Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and so much more, illuminating Nintendo's singular ethos, its massive cultural impact, and the innovative solutions behind its creative triumphs “Comprehensive but never too dense...

In '48 Laws of Power,' Robert Greene explores the timeless principles of power, influence, and human behavior. Drawing from historical examples and real-world strategies, Greene unveils a compelling and often provocative guide to understanding and mastering the dynamics of power. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a student of human psychology, or simply curious about the forces that shape our interactions, this book is a captivating journey into the intricacies of power dynamics.

The follow-up to his best-seller The War of Art, Turning Pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a professional practice.

When journalist Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles' skid row, he finds it impossible to walk away. More than 30 years ago, Ayers was a promising classical bass student at Juilliard - ambitious, charming, and also one of the few African-Americans there - until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by schizophrenia.

Over time, the two men form a bond and Lopez imagines that he might be able to change Ayers' life. The Soloist is a beautifully told story of devotion in the face of seemingly unbeatable challenges.

Morphers, Monsters & Mayhem: My Travels Through the Power Rangers Galaxy (Book One) is the untold, unfiltered, and often unhinged memoir of writer/director/producer Douglas J. Sloan — a behind-the-scenes pioneer on one of the most iconic kids’ shows of all time. Sloan recounts the ridiculous (and ridiculously lucky) circumstances that landed him his first gig on the series, the unforgettable insanity that unfolded behind the camera, and his unceremonious “departure” during Power Rangers Turbo.

A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small).

Against the background of an age that saw the rebirth of ancient and classical learning, Paul Strathern explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence as well as the Italian Renaissance, which they did so much to sponsor and encourage. Interwoven into the narrative are the lives of many of the great Renaissance artists with whom the Medici had dealings, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Donatello as well as scientists like Galileo and Pico della Mirandola.

For over two years, Sei has traveled the lands of the Kingdom of Salutania to purify the miasma and subdue the monsters that plague her new home. However, while Sei may soon bring this chapter of her life to a close, the next has already begun. The time has come for the Saint to choose her future husband. While Sei's heart has long since belonged to a certain icy-eyed knight, many others seek her hand in marriage. Now Sei and Albert must find a way to confess their feelings before a certain noble's ambitions tear them apart forever.

The career of Stefanie Powers is one of so many stage, screen, and television credits that her name alone recalls memories as varied as her roles-on screen and off. From movie roles including John Wayne's daughter in McLintock! and Lana Turner's rival in Love Has Many Faces, to being terrorized by Tallulah Bankhead in Die, Die My Darling and befriending a Volkswagen in Herbie Rides Again.

From USA Today best-selling author Cassandra Robbins comes her most forbidden romance to date. An explosive age-gap, complete stand-alone love story about infamous attorney Jett Powers, and the woman who brings him to his knees.

Sei's first journey abroad in this other world is to Zaidera and she's trying her hand at making magical amulets! She's also over the moon about her engagement to Albert. While busy with wedding preparations, Sei overhears how one of the members of First Prince Kyle's delegation to Zaidera is now bedridden with an unknown illness. Naturally, Sei can't just stand idly by, and, with that, her trip to Zaidera is hurriedly assured. However, upon her arrival, Kyle informs Sei that no one is sick and to make matters worse, the port has been closed, so they're now stuck abroad!

In this true crime murder mystery, Mark Shaw tells the story why Pulitzer-Prize-nominated investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen was one of the most feared journalists in history. Shaw includes facts that have never before been published, including eyewitness accounts of the underbelly of Kilgallen’s private life, revealing statements by family members, and shocking new information about Jack Ruby’s part in the JFK assassination. Denial of Justice adds the final chapter to the story behind why the famous journalist was killed.

Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE. With untold stories from a career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and controversial moments in wrestling...

Edit Better was made for video editors who consider themselves advanced hobbyists or growth-minded professionals, artists who know that the tools of editing matter far less than the knowledge of how to use those tools powerfully. This audiobook does not illuminate the workings of Avid, Final Cut, or Premiere, and is not a meditation on film editing. What it is: a provocative, wide-ranging collection of strategies and tactics for the creative application of TV and video editing, no matter your editing tools.

Victoria Alonso takes listeners on her journey from Argentina to America to Hollywood and illuminates the ways everyone can live in a heightened state of possibility and use their voice for change. “If it has been done, you can do it. But if it hasn’t been done, you should.” It was these words from Victoria Alonso’s mother that imbued in her the power of possibility. First as a young person in Argentina living through a dictatorship, then as a nineteen-year-old alone in America, saying yes to possibility again and again laid the path for Victoria to become who she is today.

What does the face of power look like? Who gets commemorated in art and why? And how do we react to statues of politicians we deplore? In this book - against a background of today’s “sculpture wars” - Mary Beard tells the story of how for more than two millennia portraits of the rich, powerful, and famous in the Western world have been shaped by the image of Roman emperors, especially the “Twelve Caesars”, from the ruthless Julius Caesar to the fly-torturing Domitian.

The Saint's unique magic dwells within Sei, though she lacks full control and doesn't know why. She finds distraction in a sanctuary for rare herbs, where she can indulge her real passions. But the truth always catches up with Sei in the end, and this time, it will come through the words of a former Saint herself.

Sei's life has just returned to a semblance of normal when she's once more summoned to the palace. A foreign prince is coming to the kingdom, ostensibly to study abroad, but his true intentions are shrouded in mystery. In order to protect Sei, the kingdom instructs her to hide her true identity as the Saint and retreat to the safety of the palace. While she complies at first, she soon finds herself drawn to the prince—especially when it becomes clear that she might be the only person who can help him.