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Follows the course of the life of a Syrian orphan boy named Maïouf whose struggles to attain an education lead him to France and Abu Dhabi, where even his great success can't keep him from being drawn back to the life he thought forgotten. In the Syrian desert, a young boy watches as his mother dies. She was a repudiated woman, abandoned by the boys powerful father, leaving Maèiouf to his scornful grandmother. Though the Bedouin tribes have stopped...

"Here's what's missing: Instigation. Initiative: The forward motion that breathes life into an organization and teaches us what works. We're waiting for the one who explores, creates and makes a ruckus. We need you to poke the system and see what happens, to learn from it, to adjust and to repeat. Your organization has everything it needs; the plant, the brand, the people, everything. Except...the only thing missing is your ability to provoke, instigate...

'Spark' provides an unhurried, thought-provoking experience about what drives individuals, teams and organizations to thrive, and how readers can use that knowledge to ignite and direct their own careers.

Argues that people underestimate the importance of romance in their lives and that they can find it in and through business--by designing products, services, and experiences that connect them with something greater than themselves.

The star of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" shares anecdotal insights into the value of a strong network, explaining how a team of family members, friends, and neighbors can become an essential component of personal success.

"LEAVE YOUR MARK isn't an advice book--it's a mentorship in 288 pages. Aliza Licht -- global fashion communications executive, AKA fashion's favorite "PR girl" and Twitter phenom -- is here to tell her story, complete with The Devil Wears Prada- like moments and insider secrets. Drawing invaluable lessons from her experience, Licht shares advice, inspiration, and a healthy dose of real talk in LEAVE YOUR MARK. She delivers personal and professional...

A Self-Help Guide--with Jazz Hands! Life is Like a Musical features 50 wry, witty tips on getting ahead in life and love--all learned in the showbiz trenches. "Hilarious, wise, and one-of-a-kind. This book is so damn brilliant I'm surprised it didn't already exist." -- Sarah Knight, bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck Before Tim Federle became a bestselling author and a Broadway playwright, he worked as a back-up dancer...

Identifies key personality types that shape every aspect of behavior, explaining how to gain better understanding about each personality's strengths and vulnerabilities for better decision-making, reduced stress, and more effective communication.

"Peace is possible. Peace is our power. Peace is the New Success[registered mark]. Constantly striving to achieve one goal after another and investing more in our careers than in our actual lives have left many of us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and disconnected from who we are--anything but happy. Take Sheri Riley. She rose to the top of her field and was miserable. Sure she was successful, but she couldn't buy peace, and material possessions...