This memoir is a fast, funny, and honest rewind to a year that never stops humming. The author balances daytime sitcom tapings with late-night shoots on a breakout sci-fi comedy. The schedule is wild. The lessons are simple. The tone is candid and warm.You get the early call times, the studio laughter, and the heavy jacket worn to hide nerves. You get the midnight drives between lots with fast food, blank streets, and lines to learn by dome light. The book shows how a young actor holds two worlds at once: the routine of a family TV set and the chaos of a film crew racing the clock.Chapters...
This memoir is a fast, funny, and honest rewind to a year that never stops humming. The author balances daytime sitcom tapings with late-night shoots ...
Between the late 1600s and early 1700s, the world's oceans erupted into a chaotic arena of rebellion, violence, and astonishing opportunity. Empire of Rogues delivers a penetrating, expert-level examination of the Golden Age of Piracy-a brief but explosive era that forever reshaped maritime law, global trade, and naval warfare.Designed for professionals, historians, and serious enthusiasts, this book dismantles popular myths to reveal the strategic, economic, and political forces that produced figures such as Blackbeard, Charles Vane, and Anne Bonny. Explore how privateering collapsed, how...
Between the late 1600s and early 1700s, the world's oceans erupted into a chaotic arena of rebellion, violence, and astonishing opportunity. Empire of...
Big leadership doesn't require big gestures. It begins with warmth, attention, and a few well-timed moments that bring people together - often over something as simple as coffee.Steam & Trust celebrates the art of micro leadership: brief, sincere rituals that keep energy high, communication clear, and teams connected. In an age of burnout and busyness, this book shows that consistency, not intensity, is what creates loyalty and drive.Forget endless meetings and generic pep talks. What truly sustains a team are the tiny rhythms of human connection - ten minutes here, five minutes there - that...
Big leadership doesn't require big gestures. It begins with warmth, attention, and a few well-timed moments that bring people together - often over so...
It's tiny, it's blue, and it can change the way you feel about yourself. The Badge Effect explores the strange and fascinating power of digital verification-the checkmarks, badges, and icons that quietly define reputation in the online age.Once a technical marker of authenticity, the blue tick has become a symbol of social worth, trust, and belonging. The Badge Effect takes readers behind the psychology, economics, and design decisions that turned a symbol of "verified" into a global obsession.
It's tiny, it's blue, and it can change the way you feel about yourself. The Badge Effect explores the strange and fascinating power of digital verifi...
Work isn't about hours-it's about results. The Freedom Formula Redesigning Work to Create Wealth and Live Fully reveals the mindset and methods of the "new rich," who use systems, automation, and strategic focus to replace busyness with genuine freedom.This book challenges the traditional career model and shows how to restructure your income, time, and priorities to build a life designed around meaning, adventure, and independence. You'll learn how to identify your highest-value tasks, delegate or automate the rest, and create sustainable income streams that give you control of your time-not...
Work isn't about hours-it's about results. The Freedom Formula Redesigning Work to Create Wealth and Live Fully reveals the mindset and methods of the...
Most people think asking for help is a burden-something that drains goodwill or signals weakness. In reality, great requesters strengthen relationships, elevate collaboration, and make others glad they were asked. The Generous Ask Formula reveals the communication system that turns every request into a moment of clarity, respect, and shared success.Instead of vague pings, guilt-driven nudges, or last-minute emergencies, you'll learn how to craft requests that feel clear, structured, and energizing. Inside this guide, you'll discover how to remove friction for the giver, communicate context...
Most people think asking for help is a burden-something that drains goodwill or signals weakness. In reality, great requesters strengthen relationship...
Most people struggle to ask for what they need, not because the request is unreasonable, but because the phrasing feels uncertain, vague, or apologetic. This book offers beginners an informative, confidence-building approach to making clear requests that others can act on without confusion or tension. Instead of relying on hints, hope, or indirect language, you'll learn a simple communication structure that spells out what you need, when you need it, and what alternatives you're open to-all without sounding demanding.Inside, you'll explore the psychology behind why people hesitate to make...
Most people struggle to ask for what they need, not because the request is unreasonable, but because the phrasing feels uncertain, vague, or apologeti...
Most managers give answers. Great managers give questions-the kind that spark insight, build capability, and turn everyday tasks into powerful learning moments. The Question-Driven Manager reveals a clean, repeatable system for shifting from directive management to coaching-led leadership, helping your people grow while still getting the work done with excellence.Inside, you'll learn how to ask catalytic questions that uncover thinking, strengthen judgment, and expand ownership. You'll discover how to turn routine assignments into developmental reps, how to guide problem-solving without...
Most managers give answers. Great managers give questions-the kind that spark insight, build capability, and turn everyday tasks into powerful learnin...
Over seven centuries ago, a young legal scholar from Tangier set out on a pilgrimage-only to embark on one of the greatest exploratory odysseys in human history. Pathways of the Wandering Scholar offers an informative, insight-driven account of Ibn Battuta's extraordinary 75,000-mile journey across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, China, and beyond.Tailored for entrepreneurs who value strategic thinking, cultural intelligence, and the lessons gained from navigating unfamiliar worlds, this book highlights the methods, adaptability, and decision-making that allowed Ibn Battuta to...
Over seven centuries ago, a young legal scholar from Tangier set out on a pilgrimage-only to embark on one of the greatest exploratory odysseys in hum...
Most business plans end up in a drawer, gathering dust. They are overcomplicated, filled with jargon and projections that no one believes, and take months to write. Worse, many entrepreneurs create them to check a box-for a loan application or investor pitch-without actually using them to guide their business. The result is a document that is simultaneously too detailed and useless, and a business that lacks clear direction.The problem is not business planning itself. It is that traditional business plans were designed for corporate environments and bank loans, not for modern entrepreneurs...
Most business plans end up in a drawer, gathering dust. They are overcomplicated, filled with jargon and projections that no one believes, and take mo...
