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Here's a biographical profile of Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., a fashionable dresser whose starched and pressed stiff-collared shirts, double-breasted suits, spats, and a pearl tie pin gave him the appearance of a dandy, of a playboy. But Sloan, who built General Motors into the largest corporation in the world through hard work and vision, and devoted the same zeal to philanthropy, had no time for play.

Buick is one of the best known automobile brands today as it was more than a century ago. But unlike other automobile pioneers, Ford, Dodge, and Olds, who became rich and famous with their car companies, Buick prospered not at all from his namesake. Although Buick was a visionary and an outstanding engineer, he simply did not have all the tools to succeed, lacking management sense among other things.

Here's a biographical profile of the Freelan and Francis Stanley, identical twins who developed the Stanley Steamers, cars powered by steam engines. In 1897 the brothers, dressed alike in overcoats, bowler hats and sporting thick black beards appeared on Maple Street in Watertown, Mass., driving a horseless carriage that was nearly soundless. Spectators were stunned by the quick pace and eerie silence. One observer later recalled: "It was like watching a pair of pants run down the street with nobody in them."

Here's a biographical profile of Charles Goodyear, the man who gave the world one of its most useful products - vulcanized rubber. Natural rubber, the milky sap of rubber trees, is not a very practical commodity. It melts in hot weather or cracks and freezes in cold weather. In 1839, Charles Goodyear came across a process that made rubber so useful it changed the world we live in. A century later there were 122 rubber factories in Ohio.

Several prominent brother teams pioneered the American automobile industry: Horace and John Dodge, Charles and Frank Duryea, Francis and Freelan Stanley, five Studebaker brothers and James and William Packard. However, the seven burly Fisher brothers were not only the most numerous of all the families, each one extensively involved in developing the famous "Body by Fisher" brand and subsequently General Motors, they were also among the most successful of the automobile titans.

Henry Ford, an American folk hero to many, was a man with several faces. He was a genius who revolutionized the automobile industry, irrevocably altered American culture and commerce, developed mass production, and helped the middle class emerge in America. He was also an anti-Semitic autocrat who hated Wall Street, bankers and financiers with unmitigated passion.

For less than the cost of going to a movie, you can change your life forever! Contained in these pages is a powerful process called Dream Setting created by international recording artist, life coach, and music educator Von Baron. This is the last self-help book you'll ever need because in just six steps he'll take you from wherever you are right now in your life and help you live the life of your dreams. Fasten your seat belt and get ready for the happiest and most exciting ride of your life!

Aimed at experts and laypeople alike, On Governance is a groundbreaking, original essay about a fundamentally new system of governance and law that emerges from the integration of mind and heart. It is a philosophical meditation that presents a clear path for breaking the cycles of polarization and self-destruction into a healthy collective body.

David is an observer of culture and a student of the unseen things of the spirit. He has shared his unique ministry in 30 nations. Enjoy this fresh collection of writings and songs from David's heart. You'll love David's unique perspective gleaned from more than 30 years of worldwide travels and ministry.

Rita Baroni's story of victory through adversity reinforces God's faithfulness and nearness in poignant and humorous ways. Rita's desire is to bring hope, healing, and freedom to God's children. Her vision is to love well, laugh much, and enjoy the journey. As you listen to Rita read this powerful and inspiring book, her prayer is that you will be aware of the very special fragrance of Grace.

Grammy award-winning songwriter, author, worship leader and recording artist David Baroni shares Biblical insights and stories of God-encounters he has experienced in his 30-plus years of international ministry. This book will be a significant addition to your library and your understanding of who we are in Christ.

Othello, by William Shakespeare, is adapted in a Moroccan style by David Serero. Starring David Serero as Othello.

> The Jesus Diaries is based directly on the four Gospels in the New Testament. Like a detective, Helen Hunter exercises her theological training and her background as a translator to meticulously piece together the events of Jesus' life, and to answer so many of the questions left unanswered in the Gospels.

All parents want the best for their children, and with education being at the top of the dream list, connecting with them at such a level can be quite challenging. Mind Mapping for Kids: As Simple as ABC will walk parents through easy techniques in understanding the minds of their kids, developing them to have higher thinking levels, and providing fun ways to study while stretching them to reach their full potential.

This audiobook goes into a step-by-step strategy that will help you free yourself from gambling addiction and be able to take control of your life. The truth is if you are suffering from gambling addiction or problem gambling and haven't been able to change, it's because you are lacking an effective strategy and haven't yet changed your associations with your gambling addiction.

Das mais emotivas histórias do conjunto de conto de Urupês, "A colcha de retalhos" conta a história de Nhá Joaquina, avó da menina Maria dos Dores, de apelido "Pingo d'Água". A velhinha tecia na fazenda Periquitos, ondem moravam, a colcha referida no título, com retalhos das roupas usadas pela neta desde que esta nascera – um presente para seu enxoval.

Un amanecer, muy cerca de la Navidad de 2018, la cabeza de la joven Sarah Evans aparece en medio de una calle concurrida de San Francisco. La ciudad se despierta con horror y la policía encuentra el resto del cuerpo en casa de la víctima: desnudo, arrodillado y con los brazos amarrados a las paredes. El inspector William Parker, especialista en asesinos en serie, lleva un tiempo alejado de sus funciones y retirado del cuerpo tras un caso particularmente traumático, pero la teniente Watson está convencida de que solo él puede ayudarla a desentrañar el misterio de esta muerte macabra.

La madrugada en que el cuerpo de Jimmy Minor aparece flotando en las oscuras aguas del canal, ni Quirke ni su hija Phoebe pueden intuir hasta qué punto esa muerte va a remover sus propias vidas. Mientras Phoebe abre los ojos a una sensualidad desconocida, la investigación arrastra a Quirke de regreso al infierno de su infancia en el orfanato católico de Carricklea. ¿Podrá descubrir qué callan los muros de Trinity Manor? Y si lo consigue, ¿será capaz de sobrevivir a la herida de los propios recuerdos y regresar a la superficie?

Susan Ryeland, insatisfecha con su nueva vida en Creta, echa de menos Londres. Un día, recibe la visita de Lawrence y Pauline Treherne, propietarios de Branlow Hall, un lujoso hotel en Inglaterra. El matrimonio pide ayuda a Susan para encontrar a su hija. Cecily desapareció poco después de asegurar a sus padres que el hombre que cumple condena por un crimen cometido en su establecimiento es inocente.

El rasgo más destacable que comparten las tres obras aquí reunidas es la libertad y la audacia insólitas con que fueron escritas. Las tres retan al lector desprevenido y le exigen abandonar sus expectativas relacionadas con lo que debe ser una novela. Mrs Caldwell habla con su hijo tienemucho de soliloquio alucinado afín al poema en prosa. Oficio de tinieblas 5 es quizá la más visceral de las novelas del autor, que la definió como «la purga de mi corazón».