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Phil Knight, o homem por trás da Nike, sempre foi uma figura envolta em mistério. Agora, neste livro franco e surpreendente, ele conta sua história. Com 50 dólares emprestados pelo pai, ele abriu em 1963 uma empresa com uma missão simples: importar do Japão tênis de alta qualidade e baixo custo. Mas o caminho até tornar a Nike uma das marcas mais emblemáticas, inovadoras e rentáveis do mundo não foi fácil, e Knight fala em detalhes dos riscos que enfrentou, dos concorrentes implacáveis e de seus muitos triunfos e golpes de sorte.

Difamação é um thriller psicológico brilhante e profundamente perturbador sobre uma mulher assombrada pelo passado, pelo desejo de vingança e pelo preço terrível que pagamos ao esconder a verdade. Catherine Ravenscroft chegou à meia-idade levando uma vida perfeitamente normal: é casada, tem um filho, ama o emprego, gosta de ler nas horas vagas. Agora que o filho cresceu e seguiu o próprio rumo, ela e o marido decidiram se mudar para uma casa menor. Em meio ao caos da mudança, Catherine encontra O completo estranho, um livro que não se lembra de ter comprado.

In this instant and tenacious New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight “offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh” (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its...

Als junger, abenteuerlustiger Business-School-Absolvent auf der Suche nach einer Herausforderung lieh Phil Knight sich von seinem Vater 50 Dollar und gründete eine Firma mit einer klaren Mission: qualitativ hochwertige, aber preiswerte Laufschuhe aus Japan importieren. In jenem ersten Jahr, 1963, verkaufte Knight Laufschuhe aus dem Kofferraum seines Plymouth Valiant heraus und erzielte einen Umsatz von 8000 Dollar. Heute liegen die Jahresumsätze von Nike bei über 30 Milliarden Dollar. In unserem Zeitalter der Start-ups hat sich Knights Firma Nike als Maßstab aller Dinge etabliert und sein "Swoosh" ist längst mehr als nur ein Logo.

After the men left to fight Napoleon, Meredith Smith joined the Luddite cause to protest millowners' inhumane treatment of textile workers. Parliament recently made the protests not only illegal but a capital offense, so she must hide her work. She never expected her brother's commanding officer to appear at her home for Christmas. Especially when she's planning the biggest Luddite uprising of the season.

Pen und Alice aus Toronto sind seit ihrer Kindheit unzertrennlich. Jetzt beginnen sie gemeinsam ihr Studium in Edinburgh – voller Erwartungen, Sehnsucht und dem leisen Gefühl, dass dieser Sommer alles verändern wird. Pen ist überzeugt: Die Antwort liegt hier – bei Lord Lennox, dem berühmten Schriftsteller und alten Freund ihres Vaters. Als sie eingeladen wird, ein Wochenende auf seinem jahrhundertealten Anwesen in den Highlands zu verbringen, öffnet sich eine Welt voller Charisma, familiärer Verstrickungen und lange gehüteter Wahrheiten.

Data Rules: Elevating Teaching with Objective Reflection provides much-needed clarity on how instructional leaders can effectively leverage data.

Ich regiere ein Königreich, das auf Blut gebaut ist. Brutalität ist mein Vermächtnis. In dem Moment, als ich Allegra Moretti sah, wusste ich, dass ich sie haben musste. In der Nacht, in der ich sie zu meiner Frau machen wollte, griffen meine Feinde an. Sie entrissen sie mir. Sie ahnten nicht, welches Monster sie entfesselten. Ich brannte die Welt nieder, um sie nach Hause zu bringen. Jetzt werde ich für sie in den Krieg ziehen. Ich werde unsere Familien auseinanderreißen und ihr ihre Feinde in Stücken übergeben.

These contemporary versions demonstrate that, despite changes in literary, technological, and social concerns, mistrust may still be used as a narrative device. It still has the power to evoke suspense, interest, and surprise. The importance of distrust is shown by the evolution of the mystery genre throughout time. From Edgar Allan Poe's earliest works to the mysteries of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers during the Golden Age, and up to contemporary psychological thrillers and crime novels, suspicion has always been an aspect of detective fiction.

My name is Bexley Adams, but most people call me Karma. I control the streets, where my name is whispered with hope and horror. I am the enforcer of justice, the blade in the night, and, well, I have fun doing it—until I accidentally catch the attention of the three kings of the city. Each of the three Sai brothers is more dangerous than the last, and right now, their gazes are locked on me.

Cole Maddox isn't looking for romance. After a painful betrayal ends his marriage, he returns to his small hometown to work alongside his dad and keep his life simple. Gavin Price used to believe in love stories. Now he's grieving the loss of his parents, staring at a blank page, and wondering if he'll ever write again. As their connection deepens, Gavin's work begins to blur the line between fiction and reality. The story he's writing could expose the secret relationship they've tried to keep hidden, and Cole isn't sure if risking his heart is worth it when privacy is no longer certain.

I have twenty-one days until Christmas Eve to find a mate, or my bar goes to my power-hungry cousin. But my best friend has a plan: three blind dates, three weeks, three Alphas who make my Omega instincts scream. A brooding craft brewer with dangerous eyes and skilled hands, an intense outdoor adventurer whose feral smile promises wicked nights, and a dangerous security specialist whose darkness calls to mine. They say some Omegas need three anchors. I say I don't need anyone. Too bad my heat isn't listening.

Even though there is a lot of noise, the quiet inside the globe feels worse than ever. Many people feel like they are not seen, heard, or linked, even though the streets are crowded, phones are always beeping, and voices are mixing in homes, offices, and coffee shops. Lila was sitting on the edge of her bed with her phone next to her. She kept getting texts about the link she couldn't feel. She saw bits and pieces of other people's lives, happy faces, and beautiful women who took care of themselves on social media. At the same time, she felt both empty and full of want.

The fight against the fiends has changed, with their deadly torrent cut off by Wax’s efforts. That power attracts dangerous attention, from assassins who would take his life to scheming minds that plan on turning Wax to their own ends. Meanwhile, a last strike for peace forges through dangerous waters and hidden knives, but their desperate bargain might just play into powerful hands, throwing the last bastion of the Seven Isles into defeat. How much can be sacrificed to survive?

Mein Leben veränderte sich in dem Moment, als ich Cassian Trevino in den Schatten des Arbeitszimmers meines Vaters stehen sah. Er ist ein skrupelloser Bösewicht in einem Anzug und das Oberhaupt einer rivalisierenden Mafiafamilie. Ich hätte sicher sein sollen. Doch stattdessen wurde ich von dem Mann gefangen genommen, den mein Bruder hintergangen hat. Cassian wollte Blut. Aber stattdessen nahm er mich mit.

In Unshaken. Kenny Knight III takes the raw grit of combat, the hard-won lessons of entrepreneurship, and the relentless drive to rise above critics and turns them into a field manual for anyone chasing bold goals. Volume 3 of the Knight's Armor Principles challenges you to cut through doubt, ignore the voices that say you can't, and lock in on the mission that matters most.

Kenny Knight III, former Marine, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, takes you deep into the mindset that turned pain into power and hustle into purpose. From his days grinding in the infantry to building Rage Fitness and Salute Supplements, Kenny shows that true strength isn't found in comfort... it's forged in the struggle.

Knight's Armor: Volume 5 is a masterclass in resilience, direction, and disciplined self-transformation. Kenny Knight doesn't preach theory — he delivers truth forged in the Marine Corps, in combat, in gym trenches, in business failures, and in life's hardest moments. This book challenges you to step into discomfort, take complete responsibility for your actions, and align every step of your life with purpose. This book will push you, confront you, and ultimately empower you to become someone your younger self would look up to — and your future self will be proud of.

Niva’s been feeling off for a while. She can’t figure out if her magical path is changing or if its just time to up and leave. She’s going through the motions feeding her cats, partaking in rituals with her coven, and trying to parse what the Universe it telling her. Nothing makes sense until a dragon blesses her with his fire and ultimately barges into her life.

One month after the mysterious "Scratch 'n Sniff" outbreak began in Boston, the world is returning to normal. The miracle vaccine is working. Food is back on tables. And America Back Online is restoring faith in the country. Nick Ritter, an expert crisis consultant, is a shattered man. Dr. Teddy Monroe and his partners turned his brother against him, shot his friend, and branded him a terrorist. With nothing left to lose, Nick declares war on everyone. Disappearing underground, he recruits an unlikely ally to launch one last plan. And it all starts with a hit list of twenty names.