This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all,the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs. Mark Carney The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams into realities.Ray Dalio Candid, funnyand real, Steve offers wisdom and the gift ofmuch-needed common sensechapter by chapter and experience by experience.A great read! John KerryFrom Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzmans life to show readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive or simply someone looking for ways to maximise your potential, the same lessons apply. People know who Stephen Schwarzman is he's the man who took $400,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion (as of January 2019). He's the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state. He's the billionaire philanthropist who founded Schwarzman Scholars, this century's version of the Rhodes Scholarship, in China. But behind these achievements is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact, and live a life of consequence. Folding handkerchiefs in his father's linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of a larger life, filled with purpose and adventure. After starting his career in finance at a financial firm called DLJ, Schwarzman began working at Lehman Brothers where he ascended to run the mergers and acquisitions practice. He eventually partnered with his mentor and friend Pete Peterson to found Blackstone, where Schwarzman's simple mantra don't lose money has helped Blackstone become a leading private equity and real estate investor, and manager of alternative assets for institutional investors globally. Schwarzman is also an active philanthropist, having given away more than a billion dollars. His gifts have ranged from creating a new College of Computing at MIT for the study of artificial intelligence, to establishing a first-of-its-kind student and performing arts centre at Yale, to founding the Schwarzman Scholars fellowship programme at Tsinghua University in Beijing the single largest philanthropic effort in China's history from international donors. From deal-making to investing, leadership to entrepreneurship, philanthropy to diplomacy, Schwarzman has lessons for how to think about ambition and scale, risk and opportunities, and how to achieve success through the relentless pursuit of excellence.
To read this magnificent biography of Leonardo da Vinci is to take a tour through the life and works of one of the most extraordinary human beings of all time in the company of the most engaging, informed, and insightful guide imaginable. Walter Isaacson is at once a true scholar and a spellbinding writer. And what a wealth of lessonsthereare to be learned in these pages. David McCullough Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy. He produced the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and technology. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry. His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man, made him history's most creative genius. His creativity, like that of other great innovators, came from having wide-ranging passions. He peeled flesh off the faces of cadavers, drew the muscles that move the lips, and then painted history's most memorable smile. He explored the math of optics, showed how light rays strike the cornea, and produced illusions of changing perspectives in The Last Supper. Isaacson also describes how Leonardo's lifelong enthusiasm for staging theatrical productions informed his paintings and inventions. Leonardo's delight at combining diverse passions remains the ultimate recipe for creativity. So, too, does his ease at being a bit of a misfit: illegitimate, gay, vegetarian, left-handed, easily distracted, and at times heretical. His life should remind us of the importance of instilling, both in ourselves and our children, not just received knowledge but a willingness to question itto be imaginative and, like talented misfits and rebels in any era, to think different.
Master your relationship with money and unleash the power of alternative investments with this practical guide to 'smart money' strategies from Tony Robbins, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Money: Master the Game, and renowned investor Christopher Zook.
A thrilling page-turner, perfect for fans of Riverdale,One of Us is Lying and A Good Girls Guide to Murder. Tell the truth. Or face the consequences. One year ago, there was a party. At the party, someone died.Five teens all played a part and up until now, no one has told the truth. But tonight, the five survivors arrive at an isolated mansion in the hills, expecting to compete in a contest with a $50,000 grand prize. But of course . . . some things are too good to be true. They realize they've been lured together by a revenge seeker who wants to unravel the truth about what actually happened that deadly night, one year ago. Five arrived, but not all can leave. Will the truth set them free?Or will their lies destroy them all? Praise for This Lie Will Kill You: The story . . .was dark and full of conflict and passion and so many twists. No one is who they seem and everything was captivating NetGalley user Definitely keeps you on your toes NetGalley user This book kept me hooked from the start NetGalley user
Nikki Maxwell, Queen of the Dorks, is back in the eleventh instalment of theNYT bestselling series! Nikkiis spending a week at North Hampton Hills as part of the school transfer programme. The good news is that NHH is super-cool and preppy. The bad news is that Nikki's nemesis MacKenzie started there two weeks ago! But, faced with NHH queen bee Tiffany, who takes meanness to a whole new level, Nikki might need to work WITH Mackenzie if she's going to survive the week! Can Nikki and MacKenzie overcome their differences and become BFFs Best Frenemies Forever?!Praise for DORK DIARIES: Dork Diaries is so laugh-out-loud funny and original I stayed up late reading it, just to see what would happen next - and to get that next laugh! Kate Brian, author of thePrivateseries Spot on for the tween marketThe Bookseller The Dork Diaries series is fast becoming my favourite for younger readers, and I really hope there are more dorky stories living in Rachel Renee Russells head. Im sure Nikki has many more embarrassing moments just waiting to happen, as well as lots of gossip to share about her crush on Brandon. More please!Wondrous Reads Blog Perfect for fans ofWimpy Kid,Tom Gates, Jacqueline Wilson and James Patterson.?Other books in the DORK DIARIES series: Book 1:Dork Diaries Book 2:Party Time Book 3:Pop Star Book 3 1/2:How to Dork Your Diary Book 4:Skating Sensation Book 5:Dear Dork Book 6:Holiday Heartbreak Book 7:TV Star Book 8:Once Upon a Dork Book 9:Drama Queen Book 10:Puppy Love Book 12:Crush Catastrophe Book 13:Birthday Drama Book 14:Spectacular Superstar Book 15: I Love Paris! - Coming soon!
Meet Nikki Maxwell (aka Queen of the Dorks!) in the first book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide! New school. New Crush. New mean girl. New diary, so Nikki can spill all about it! Nikki Maxwell has never been popular but now she's started at a new school, she's hoping to leave her old dorky ways behind! Follow Nikkis adorkable life through sketches, doodles and diary entries as she spills all the details of her not-so-fabulous life full of BFF drama, hopeless crushes and an extremely cringe-worthy family!With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Jacqueline Wilson.Other books in the DORK DIARIES series: Book 2:Party Time Book 3:Pop Star Book 3 1/2:How to Dork Your Diary Book 4:Skating Sensation Book 5:Dear Dork Book 6:Holiday Heartbreak Book 7:TV Star Book 8:Once Upon a Dork Book 9:Drama Queen Book 10:Puppy Love Book 11:Frenemies Forever Book 12:Crush Catastrophe Book 13:Birthday Drama Book 14:Spectacular Superstar Book 15: I Love Paris! - Coming soon!
From #1 Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author, Chris Carter, comes the 13th chilling and adrenaline-packed Robert Hunter thriller.
*** If you read The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul and enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, you will love The Stationery Shop of Tehran *** 1953, Tehran. In a small shop in a country on the brink of unrest, two people meet for the very first time. Roya loves nothing better than to while away the hours in the stationery shop run by Mr Fakhri. The store, stocked with fountain pens, shiny ink bottles, and thick wads of writing paper, also carries translations of literature from all over the world. Bahman, with his burning passion for justice, is like no one else she has ever met. But all around them, as their relationship blossoms, life in Tehran is changing. Suddenly, shockingly, violence erupts: a coup detat that forever changes their countrys future, as well as their own.Marjan Kamalis beautiful novel explores themes of love and loss, and delivers and unforgettable ending. ';An enchanting romance'MY WEEKLY ';Simultaneously briskly paced and deeply moving, this will appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini and should find a wide audience'BOOKLIST ';Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful This book broke my heart again and again'Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHT ';What a pleasure a novel that is all at once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real'Elinor Lipman, author of TURPENTINE LANE ';A beautiful and sensitive novel that I loved from the first page'Alyson Richman, international bestselling author of THE LOST WIFE ';A beautifully immersive tale brings to life a lost and complex world and the captivating characters who once called it home'Jasmin Darznik, New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD DAUGHTER and SONG OF A CAPTIVE BIRD ';A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love'KIRKUS REVIEWS ';The unfurling stories will stun readersFor those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering unfamiliar history of another country'LIBRARY JOURNAL ';Grab your tissuesBOSTON MAGAZINE ';A tender story of enduring love.'MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE ';I! Am! Obsessed!With!This! Book!'COSMOPOLITAN.COM
‘A mind-altering and exhilarating read’ Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk ‘Of all the popular books on the search for life that are now being published, this one is quite special’ James L. Green, former NASA chief scientistOne of the world’s leading astrobiologists takes us on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos to investigate some of humanity’s most profound questions. We are living in a golden age in astronomy. Over the last few decades, space exploration has revolutionised our understanding of our place in the cosmos. We now know that not only are there many habitable environments within our solar system, but there are millions of exoplanets within our galaxy that could support life. Yet a profound question remains: are we alone in the universe? Nathalie Cabrol, leading astrobiologist and director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, takes us to the frontiers of the search for life. This book’s odyssey begins by searching for how life began on Earth in order to understand what’s necessary for life to exist elsewhere. What role did our Moon play? And could life on Mars, or another world, have seeded life on Earth? Cabrol continues this dazzling interplanetary tour, illuminating the likeliest places for life in our neighbourhood: Venus, Mars, the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and Pluto. Finally, we seek life beyond our Solar System, looking at the recent revolution in the night sky: the realization that there are as many planets as stars in our galaxy.The Secret Life of the Universe is both a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the latest discoveries and an awe-inspiring exploration of what this means for us as humans on Earth today. It’s an exhilarating journey, perfect for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what might be out there.
I read this with great optimism and hope Dr Pragya Agarwal_____________________________________________________Too often, we blame women.For walking home alone at night. For not demanding a seat at the table. For not overcoming the odds that are stacked against them.This distracts us from the real problem: the failings and biases of a society that was not built for women. In this explosive book, feminist writer and activist Laura Bates exposes the systemic prejudice at the heart of five of our key institutions.EducationPoliticsMediaPolicingCriminal justiceCombining stories with shocking evidence, Fix the System, Not the Women is a blazing examination of sexual injustice and a rallying cry for reform.________________________________________________PRAISE FORMEN WHO HATE WOMEN';Brilliantly fierce and eye-opening' Guardian';Profoundly important a book everyone should read' Observer';Laura Bates is showing us the path to both intimate and global survival' Gloria Steinem
The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships and time travel!Dragon Rising,the fourth instalment, is now available.A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure storyAbi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONGIn an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph eternally?Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN:Splendidly addictive GuardianRollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized heart Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARSA wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIRS MYSTERIESDRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who has ever longed to bond with a dragon Katherine Rundell, author of THE ROOFTOPPERSPacked full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. seriesBrimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour andhugelyexciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLANDDRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment Roshani Chokshi,author of the ARU SHAH series';DRAGON MOUNTAINis a joy to read adventurous and enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back'Samantha Shannon,authorof THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series
The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Senz. Thislyrical novel will enrapture readers of John Green, Love, SimonandCall me by your Name.A love story like no other. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.Ari has spent all of high school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante dreamy, witty Dante who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn't understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he'll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
The ninthinstalment from the internationally bestselling Dork Diaries series! Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Jacqueline Wilson and James Patterson. TOTAL DISASTER!!! Mean girl MacKenzie has stolen Nikkis diary! What if she tells everyone Nikkis totally secret thoughts?! But reading Nikkis diary isnt the only thing MacKenzies interested in. Get ready for Dork Diaries with a twist as MacKenzie takes over and tells all about her GLAMFABULOUS life! What does the queen bee really think about Nikki and her dorky friends?Other books in the DORK DIARIES series: Book 1:Dork Diaries Book 2:Party Time Book 3:Pop Star Book 3 1/2:How to Dork Your Diary Book 4:Skating Sensation Book 5:Dear Dork Book 6:Holiday Heartbreak Book 7:TV Star Book 8:Once Upon a Dork Book 10:Puppy Love Book 11:Frenemies Forever Book 12:Crush Catastrophe Book 13:Birthday Drama Book 14:Spectacular Superstar Book 15: I Love Paris!- Coming soon!
The thirteenth instalment in the bestselling DORK DIARIES series, now with over 45 million books in print worldwide! OMG! Nikkis birthday party is going to be beyond awesome! Her BFFs are planning a SUPERcool pool party, with a cake, a DJ, and the perfect invitations. Organizing a big party for one hundred people is easy, right? UMMM wrong! When Mom says its too expensive, soon its looking like Nikkis dream party will be a total dorky disaster - cringe! Can Nikki and her BFFs come up with a plan to save the day, or will there be major birthday drama?!Other books in the DORK DIARIES series: Book 1:Dork Diaries Book 2:Party Time Book 3:Pop Star Book 3 1/2:How to Dork Your Diary Book 4:Skating Sensation Book 5:Dear Dork Book 6:Holiday Heartbreak Book 7:TV Star Book 8:Once Upon a Dork Book 9:Drama Queen Book 10:Puppy Love Book 11:Frenemies Forever Book 12:Crush Catastrophe Book 14:Spectacular Superstar Book 15: I Love Paris!-Coming soon!
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Frank Cottrell Boyce Hilarious Tim Minchin Danny Wallace and Jamie Littlers books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible. Phil Earle Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a comedian turned childrens author. Of the two, Wallaces writing is funnier The Sunday Times, Childrens Book of the WeekGet ready for another hilarious adventure from bestselling author Danny Wallace brought to life with illustrations from Jamie Littler, perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl, David Baddiel and David Solomons!Beware the Babies ... they CRY ... they POO ... they ATTACK! Hamish and the PDF have been left in charge of Starkley while his dad and the rest of the Belasko agents are off hunting down the universes second-most dangerous villain- Axel Scarmarsh! But nothing bad will happen while hes gone, right? WRONG! Suddenly the babies of Starkley are on the rampage and causing chaos- but only Hamish and his friends seem to be worried about the odd behaviour. What's behind the baby uprising and can the mini mutiny be stopped before EVERY BABY ON EARTH rises up?!
*Includes a sparkling introduction to this deliciously wicked novel from the wonderful Veronica Henry, talking about what this book and Jackie means to her*SCANDALOUS. OUTRAGEOUS. AND COMPLETELY FABULOUS! Veronica Henry What would you do if you found your husband in bed with your best friend? For journalist Cleo James the best revenge is moving on, and she has the perfect assignment to throw in Mike's face: a high profile piece that involves an in-depth, probing analysis of five of the world's most eligible male movie stars. And why can't she have a little fun while she's at it Hot-shot music producer, Mike James, has an insatiable appetite but he isn't willing to give up on the beautiful Cleo, so he flies to England to win her back Muffin is London's hottest nude model, discovered in her teens by a photographer and now one of the UK's biggest stars. Jon Clapton left his wife for Muffin and will do everything to keep her, and her spotlight. But their open relationship may cause more trouble than it is worth.When the world is your bedroom, the opportunities are endless but is there love to be had as well as pleasure?Why everyone needs Jackie in their lives . . . ?No one does it better than Jackie heat ';The definition of a class act' Graham Norton Scandalous.Outrageous.And completely fabulous!Veronica Henry ';Jackie was absolutely marvellous, she was lovely. She was a very, very good writer' Jilly Cooper ';Jackie to me was the best writer of those risque, amusing, fun novels full of Hollywood characters and lots of sex' Barbara Taylor Bradford ';That smart, talented and gorgeous woman paved the road for many of us so that we could experience a smoother journey . . . with or without heels' Sandra Bullock ';RIP Jackie Collins. I always loved our interviews' Oprah Winfrey
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