Academic Success

Unlock the secrets to a successful, balanced, stress-free college life in just one book. Whether you’re a soon-to-be freshman or already navigating the college jungle, this guide is tailored just for you.

From the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association - the first Black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position - comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the US Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world - lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

Follow Steve, a young boy from the small village of Konye in Cameroon, as he faces life’s toughest challenges with courage and perseverance. Despite obstacles like family hardships and the struggle to access education, Steve never gives up on his dream of becoming an engineer.

Against All Odds is more than just a biography—it's a powerful reminder that no matter how daunting the journey, perseverance can lead to extraordinary success. Perfect for listeners who love stories of overcoming adversity, this audiobook will motivate and resonate with anyone who believes in the transformative power of dreams and hard work.

Joy's rise from single mother of three to the nation's most celebrated female inventor is truly what dreams are made of. Full of twists and turns, work and love, obstacles encountered and overcome, Inventing Joy is a binge-worthy book in every aspect. Dive in and be swept along for the ride as she relives her incredible and inspiring journey to joy. But there's more: Throughout her story, Joy points out her very own personal lightbulb moments - lessons she learned the hard way and principles she still relies on today.

High-achieving women share their worst mistakes at work - and how learning from them paved the way to success. In Mistakes I Made at Work, Jessica Bacal interviews 25 successful women about their toughest on-the-job moments. These innovators across a variety of fields - from the arts to finance to tech - reveal that they’re more thoughtful, purposeful and assertive as leaders because they learned from their mistakes, not because they never made any.

Drawing on ten years of survey data with over three thousand teenagers and over two hundred interviews, God, Grades, and Graduation offers a revealing and at times surprising account of how teenagers' religious upbringing influences their educational pathways from high school to college. Dr. Ilana M. Horwitz estimates that approximately one out of every four students in American schools are raised with religious restraint. These students orient their lives around God so deeply that it alters how they see themselves and how they behave, inside and outside of church.

Crush Your Freshman Year: Mastering Academics, Social Life, Time Management, and Freedom for College Success is your guide to navigating the complex world of college. From time management to social skills, this book has it all.

Bury My Heart at Conference Room B harnesses the awe-inspiring insights of Slap's life-changing management workshops. The book is a powerful tool for creating emotional commitment in managers. That means unchecked, unvarnished devotion to the company.

Through hard work and entrepreneurial swagger, Bryce transformed himself. By age 23, he brought his net wealth from -$200k (yes, that is a minus sign) to $0. By 25, Bryce had removed all recreational drugs from his life. By age 27 Bryce was a multimillionaire, and by age 30 he had amassed enough wealth to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in perpetuity. Since then, Bryce has become an advisor and mentor to thousands wishing to escape the horrible fate of society's mediocrity and embrace true richness.

Entdecken Sie die grundlegenden Prinzipien der Verhandlung, erkunden Sie spezifische Strategien für verschiedene Szenarien und vertiefen Sie Ihr Verständnis anhand von Fallstudien, die wichtige Konzepte veranschaulichen. Mit einem ethischen Ansatz und einem Fokus auf den Aufbau solider Beziehungen lernen Sie, Macht, Einfluss und Empathie verantwortungsbewusst anzuwenden. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie, wie Technologie die Zukunft der Verhandlungen gestaltet und wie Sie sich an aufkommende Trends anpassen können.

This book aims to serve as somewhat of a biography-to-date of the incredible entrepreneur Elon Musk. Elon is well known for his ventures with Tesla Motors, and also with SpaceX, but he has been involved in many other businesses as you will soon find out. From this audiobook, you will learn about Elon's childhood, his time in college, his early experiences with business, the different companies he has launched or invested in, and much more! Hopefully this audiobook can inspire you through the telling of Elon Musk's story.

Racial Opportunity Cost turns critical attention to the specific challenges faced by high-achieving students of color and gives educators a framework for recognizing and addressing these issues. Terah Venzant Chambers roots her discussion in the concept of racial opportunity cost, using a term borrowed from economics to refer to the obstacles faced and tradeoffs made by Black and Latinx students on the path to academic success.

Introducing the only ADHD parenting guide you need to go from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed to being confident and in control. Another day, another meltdown. Unfinished homework, sudden changes, or uncomfortable socks—the emotional fallout is familiar. How often do you retreat for patience, only to feel guilty? Do you question if you're doing enough? Wish for a "normal" parenting experience? You're not alone.

Imagine a future where your child not only manages their ADHD but thrives, both in personal and social settings. This book empowers you with proven strategies to make life considerably easier from day one. Let your family’s journey with ADHD become one of understanding, growth, and connection.

Elоn Reeve Musk iѕ аn American entrepreneur, invеntоr, аnd invеѕtоr. He iѕ bеѕt knоwn fоr his rоlе аѕ CEO оf еlесtriс-саr mаnufасturеr Tеѕlа Mоtоrѕ, and as cofounder of online money trаnѕfеr system PауPаl аnd оf соmmеrсiаl ѕрасе program SрасеX. Besides thеѕе, hе hаѕ participated in a numbеr оf оthеr business ventures, inсluding OреnAI, Nеurаlink, SolarCity, and mоrе. Muѕk wаѕ born in Sоuth Africa, whеrе he ѕреnt his childhood аnd аdоlеѕсеnсе.

New York Times bestseller 1! Più di due milioni di copie vendute! Lanciare un missile nello spazio? Costruire una macchina del futuro pratica, efficiente e pronta a conquistare il mondo con le sue linee eleganti? Non solo sognare ma camminare a grandi passi verso il lancio degli uomini su Marte? Inventare un'app e diventare un milionario prima di trent'anni? Sembra impossibile riuscire a fare tutto questo nel corso di una vita, vero? Non solo per un uomo ma anche per una squadra ben allenata di scienziati, imprenditori, costruttori e operai. Ma ce l'ha fatta.

We Took the Risk dives into the personal journeys of 25 executives who, through their own combination of traits, took on the challenges of an early US renewable energy industry. Far from being a self-improvement book or a glorified “who’s who” run down, this book provides a backdrop by which to juxtaposition your own career journey. Author Tom Weirich lets you view the beginnings of the industry as if you were there, lock in step with these entrepreneurial leaders, as they sift through decisions that would forever impact the trajectory of renewables in the US.

Examining the life of Jeff Bezos from his humble beginnings in Albuquerque to the present day, as CEO of Amazon, this book talks about the inspirations and influences that made Jeff Bezos the man he is today. Be inspired as you learn about some of the principles that have guided Jeff Bezos to success.

David's trials and tribulations will deliver valuable insight on how to leave your corporate job and how to navigate your own business once you take the leap. Drawing from inspirational figures like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, and Richard Branson, this audiobook will expand what you considered to be possible and encourage you to reach your full potential.