When Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting's toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it's heart. The depth of the affection for Ellen is extraordinary - she makes people feel like they can do anything! This is her story, written intrue Ellen style, in her own words, without the help of a ghost writer. Passionate, dramatic and and deeply affecting, her story will move and inspire all who read it.

In February 2001 twenty-four year old Ellen MacArthur completed the Vendee Globe, the world's toughest race. As the youngest Briton to circumnavigate the globe single handed and as the fastest woman to ever have done so, her achievement was remarkable. But how had a young woman from a small village in Derbyshire come to find a new home among the waves? In Taking on the World, Ellen tells her story, from saving up to buy her first boat through sailing around Britain as a teenager to racing the Vendee Globe itself. Enthralling and inspiring in equal measure, it shows courage, passion and determination can overcome all obstacles - and how one young woman made her dreams come true.

This is the account of the most exciting story in all of human history. Something truly remarkable occurred when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave His disciples a great commission. The world would never be the same again. Kevin Swanson takes the reader through the 2,000-year, worldwide saga of this epochal mission to the world. From Judea to Rome, Ireland, Denmark, China, Japan, Uganda, New Zealand, and to the uttermost parts of the earth, the light of Christ shines into the darkness, transforming every nation throughout the centuries. This book describes the condition of the nations before Jesus came, and follows the missionary work that confronted formidable strongholds and brought about the transformation of nations. This book tells the story of the Lord Jesus Christ’s transforming influence in countries across every continent over the last 2,000 years.

Blue-blooded journalists Joseph and Stewart Alsop dominated the Washington press corps from the end of World War II to Vietnam. Their influence in the highest government circles was so great that they even initiated policy decisions. This rich and entertaining portrait of the Alsops and their age is an unusually illuminating window into American history. 16 pages of photos.

From New York Times bestselling author and senior economic correspondent at The New York Times, how to survive—and thrive—in this increasingly challenging economy. Every ambitious professional is trying to navigate a perilous global economy to do work that is lucrative and satisfying, but some find success while others struggle to get by. In an era of remarkable economic change, how should you navigate your career to increase your chances of landing not only on your feet, but ahead of those around you? In How to Win in a Winner-Take-All World, Neil Irwin, senior economic correspondent at the New York Times, delivers the essential guide to being successful in today’s economy when the very notion of the “job” is shifting and the corporate landscape has become dominated by global firms. He shows that the route to success lies in cultivating the ability to bring multiple specialties together—to become a “glue person” who can ensure people with radically different technical skills work together effectively—and how a winding career path makes you better prepared for today's fast-changing world. Through original data, close analysis, and case studies, Irwin deftly explains the 21st century economic landscape and its implications for ambitious people seeking a lifetime of professional success. Using insights from global giants like Microsoft, Walmart, and Goldman Sachs, and from smaller lesser known organizations like those that make cutting-edge digital effects in Planet of the Apes movies or Jim Beam bourbon, How to Win in a Winner-Take-All World illuminates what it really takes to be on top in this world of technological complexity and global competition.

Offers a radical rethinking of Marx's concept of revolution that shows how we can bring about social and political change today.

Taking the Leap provides relevant and practical advice from 24 well-known coaches who have built sustainable coaching businesses while doing what they love: helping people. What do the most successful coaches in the world all have in common? They all started from nothing. If you've not yet reached the level of impact and income that you want as a coach, then Taking the Leap is the handbook you have been searching for. For the first time ever, the world's top coaches are sharing their core success strategies in a groundbreaking book. With unique, original contributions from coaching legends like Marshall Goldsmith, Jack Canfield and John Demartini, this is the ultimate guide for becoming a successful coach. Practical, step-by-step business and marketing advice is merged with inspirational material about attitude and mindset. Combined, the chapters in this book add up to a rock solid recipe for building a lucrative business simply by helping others and following your passion. "Many of the people in the coaching profession are really good coaches, but they are awful business people." --Marshall Goldsmith If you're a new coach, the advice in this book will help you take your leap and build a business with confidence, following proven strategies from the best of the best. If you're an industry veteran, the success stories, techniques and advice in this book will give you renewed motivation and drive you to reach even greater heights. This book provides practical advice from 24 globally recognized coaches: MARSHALL GOLDSMITH on becoming a better businessperson JACK CANFIELD on continuous improvement KIERON SWEENEY on promoting yourself HEATHER RAMSEY on selecting a business model MARK THOMPSON on partnering with industry leaders KELVIN LIM on specialization PATRYK WEZOWSKI on scaling your business MARC STEINBERG on inner wisdom MIRNA BACUN on leveraging LinkedIn VISHEN LAKHIANI on building a visionary business RELLY NADLER on emotional intelligence DAVID TAYOR-KLAUS on self-mastery SAM MARKEWICH on passion and influence BETH MASTERMAN on honing leadership skills MELINDA FOUTS on mastering change KATHERINE MCINTOSH on following your intuition JOANN LYSIAK on creating a vision of your future CLINTON CALLAHAN on pushing your own boundaries PETER SAGE on confidence PATRICK JINKS on working with nonprofits KASIA WEZOWSKI on devolving the mindset of success JOHN DEMARTINI on creating a work-life you love ROBERTO RE on defining your unique value MELISSA TIETS on persistence

"Warren "Storm" Schexnider is a Louisiana musical legend. Know to many as, "The Godfather of Swamp Pop," Now, at the age of 82, Warren's career has spanned over 70 years, and shows no signs of slowing down. Taking the World, by Storm - A Conversation with Warren "Storm" Schexnider, is just that. It is a conversation, accompanied by photographs of Warren's amazing musical career. From meeting Elvis at Graceland, to shaking Hank Williams hand, to sharing the stage with the Robert Plant and his idol, Fats Domino, Warren's endless stories will keep you entertained. Warren's story has been one of his own making. As is the case for many a career musician, it's never been an easy road to travel. But, it is one that allows a man like Warren to carve out his own path and plant his flag in whatever ground he can cover"--

A GIRL'S GUIDE TO TAKING OVER THE WORLD Writings from the Girl Zine Revolution

A self-help guide for would-be world conquerors provides a ten-step program for becoming an archvillain, including picking a name and a costume, setting up a lair, making robots, and acquiring minions.