Product Description: A collection of four short stories with a nautical theme. From the 'First Time Out' which is a primer/ starter for the beginner boater, to two others that take the reader from the stormy seas of the Atlantic 'Gulf Stream' to a storm rescue on Lake St...read more

Product Description: Bill Bradley is arguably one of the most well-versed public figures of our time.The eighteen-year New Jersey Senator, financial and investment adviser, Olympic and NBA athlete, national radio host, and bestselling author has lived in the United States as both political insider and outsider, national sports celebrity and behind-the-scenes confidante, leader and teammate...read more

Twenty-five celebrated writers share the encouraging words and timeless wisdom of the coaches who influenced their lives.For everyone who has heard the beloved whistle at the end of a grueling practice, only to eagerly await the next, Coach is a treasure trove of insights and wisdom from the mouths of those we cherish, seen through the eyes of those we admire most. This book offers the reflections of twenty-five notable authors and writers who reveal their experiences, both good and bad, with the athletic coaches who changed and influenced their lives, irrevocably. Now including a new preface by David Duchovny, this collection celebrates those special people whose inspiration and influence make us believe that we are greater than the sum of our parts. “The really great coaches engage their players in a quest to be the best. In the right player-coach relationship, a quiet ‘well done’ can go a long way. These individual stories taken together form a narrative of value that shows us the powerful reward of vision, hard work, and the belief that together we can be something bigger and better than if we never listened to, learned from, or engaged with the people we encounter in our lives.” — from the Foreword by Bill Bradley “What happens when twenty-five wonderful writers meet twenty-five unforgettable coaches? The twenty-five life lessons you are holding in your hands.” — Gary Smith, Sports Illustrated “Compelling … rich … an all-star squad of scribblers. You don’t have to be an ex-jock with a trophy case to find someone you can relate to here.” — Los Angeles Times “Coach! One measly monosyllable, yet the word can evoke the entire range of human emotion, as it does in this masterful and touching anthology, which promises endless pleasure for anyone who has experience coaching on either side.” — Madeleine Blais, Pulitzer Prize–winner and author of In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle “This intriguing collection of essays will remind anyone who’s ever been coached that it can be a powerful experience. Coaches come in all sorts of flavors. The gruff and kind appear here, as do the wise and the foolish, the encouraging and the destructive, and some in whom lots of these qualities and inclinations are curiously mixed. What the coaches share, at least in this remarkable collection of writers chronicling coaching, is that they are unforgettable.” — Bill Littlefield, host of NPR’s Only a Game “A solid, entertaining collection recognizing great coaches, and a Beelzebub or two.” — Kirkus Reviews “A moving and often humorous collection.” — Booklist “Here is a book for all of us who teach to consider—the way students learn through those who help them learn how to use their bodies (and minds) while doing athletic work. Coaches offer so much to athletes—addressing their minds, hearts, and souls—as this extraordinary anthology lets us know so very well.” — Robert Coles, author of Children of Crisis “Perfect ... refreshing ... makes a true connection with the reader ... Sweet and often funny vulnerability, revealing the part of the writer that is willing to be coached. The collection has perfect ‘pitch.’ Writers pay tribute to coaches in the purest sense, showing their lasting influences.” — USA Today

L.A. Lakers coach Phil Jackson shares his experience of combining sports and spirituality to lead his team to success, explaining how to nurture a positive group dynamic and detailing the methods he uses to teach his players how to think collectively, overcome anger, and look beyond jealousy. Reissue.

The former New Jersey senator and presidential candidate offers his own perspective on what it will take to make America a better, stronger nation, arguing that we are at a crossroads that requires us to reassess our political system and leadership and offers illuminating suggestions on the changes that need to be made to ensure the promise of our future. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

The former New Jersey senator and presidential candidate offers his own perspective on what it will take to make America a better, stronger nation, arguing that we are at a crossroads that requires us to reassess our political system and leadership and offers illuminating suggestions on the changes that need to be made to ensure the promise of our future. Read by Michael Prichard. Simultaneous.

Full-color photographs, accompanied by evocative descriptions, reflections, and observations, capture dilapidated, long-abandoned buildings that made up the original hospital complex on Ellis Island, offering a poignant glimpse into the world of the millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island, including the thousands who were turned away for health reasons.

A treasury of interviews, photos, and personal accounts of the 1969 season during which three New York underdog sports teams won their championship series includes contributions by such names as Yogi Berra, Hank Aaron, Joe Namath, Bill Bradley, Tom Seaver, and Rudy Giuliani. Reprint.

A former economist for McKinsey & Co. shares a dark view of the effects of globalization, offering details of the loot of the Phillipines by the Marcos family, the financial collapse of third world nations, money laundering schemes, drug smuggling, and massive tax evasion, among other sins. Reprint.

Product Description: "Bringing together the best experts in the business, Generating and Sustaining Nonprofit Earned Income offers up critical advice and insights to help even the most experienced social entrepreneurs improve upon enterprise performance; A critical addition to any practitioner resource library...read more

Product Description: "Bringing together the best experts in the business, Generating and Sustaining Nonprofit Earned Income offers up critical advice and insights to help even the most experienced social entrepreneurs improve upon enterprise performance; A critical addition to any practitioner resource library...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Text and photographs of children from around the world focus on various aspects of sports, including physical benefits, the importance of practice, overcoming obstacles, teamwork, and more.

The former presidential candidate reflects on the issues and principles that were at the core of his campaign, including poverty, race relations, campaign finance reform, and gun control. (view table of contents)

Product Description: More than twenty years after Bill Bradley retired from the New York Knicks to become a United States senator, his account of twenty days in a pro basketball season remains a classic in sports literature. Unparalleled in its candor and intelligence, the book takes readers from the court to the locker room, to the loneliness of a motel in a strange city...read more

The former U.S. Senator and member of two championship New York Knicks teams revisits his first career in a series of observations and reflections that illustrate how the 'right stuff' on the court is a proving ground for the 'right stuff' in life (view table of contents)

Product Description: The five multilateral development banks (MDBs) were designed to operate in a far different environment than the one that prevails today with the end of the Cold War and explosion of private-sector financial flows to emerging markets...read more

The scholar, athlete, and New Jersey senator shares an account of his life, his athletic and political careers, his beliefs, and his vision for America's future, describing his journey from youth, through professional sports, to public service. Reprint. 100,000 first printing. Tour. NYT. (view table of contents)