In the more than fifteen years since its publication, the classic The 7
Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international
phenomenon with over fifteen million copies sold. Tens of millions of
people in business, government, schools, and families, and, most
important, as individuals have dramatically improved their lives and
organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey's classic
book.
The world, though, is a vastly changed place. The challenges and
complexity we all face in our relationships, families, professional
lives, and communities are of an entirely new order of magnitude.
Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an
option -- survival in today's world requires it. But in order to
thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge
Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of
this new era in human history is for greatness; it's for fulfillment,
passionate execution, and significant contribution.
Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today's
new reality requires a sea change in thinking: a new mind-set, a new
skill-set, a new tool-set -- in short, a whole new habit. The crucial
challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire
others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit.
So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and
undervalued -- with little or no sense of voice or unique contribution.
The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the
organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and
humanity's search for its "voice." Profound, compelling, and stunningly
timely, this groundbreaking new book of next-level thinking gives a
clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the
Knowledge Worker Age.
Covey's new book will transform the way we think about ourselves and
our purpose in life, about our organizations, and about humankind. Just
as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on
effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness.
Who was Cleopatra? Who is Cleopatra? Viewed as both goddess and monster even in her own lifetime, she has become through the ages saint and sinner, heroine and victim, femme fatale and star-crossed lover, black and white. A protean figure, Cleopatra defies categorization.
Cleopatra's life story, gleaned from contemporary sources, is powerfully intriguing: Married four times, she seduced two of the most powerful men in Rome (Julius Caesar and Marc Antony), became the sole ruler of Egypt, gained legendary status for her lavish banquets, and chose to die rather than endure disgrace as the prisoner of Octavian, Caesar's heir.
This fascinating sourcebook documents what we know of the historical figure and also shows how she has evolved through the lens of interpretation. Arranged both chronologically and thematically, the volume consists of a series of readings about Cleopatra--historical, literary, and documentary--extending from ancient times to the twentieth century, from the European Romantics to the Afro centrists, and from Middle English to modern Arabic.
In her introductions to the readings, Prudence J. Jones provides helpful information about the sources, placing them in historical and cultural context. She includes passages both familiar and unfamiliar, some not easily found in translation. Suitable for classroom use, Cleopatra: A Sourcebook reveals a multitude of Cleopatras, raising as many questions as it answers about one of history's most captivating figures.
Rich Dad's: Retire Rich Retire Young
Beginning with the principle of changing attitudes about financial
freedom, he explains the difference between earned income and passive
or investment income, managing good debt that makes money for you, such
as in real estate, the fundamental concern about 401(k) retirement
plans that are too focused on stock market performance, and the need to
create a long-term financial freedom plan and the emotional discipline
to stick to it.
The solid, practical insight into how to put together a plan to
financial freedom will require a commitment to changing lifestyles and
personal attitudes about work and, of course, enough time left in life
to allow the investments to succeed.
Highly recommended for all public libraries, especially those that have
not yet begun to add Kiyosaki's other super titles to their business
and investment collections.
Rich Dad's: You Can Choose to Be Rich
The Choose to Be Rich audio program is by far
the best in the Rich Dad / Poor Dad series - because it's the
cumulation of most of the "Rich Dad" books and advisors on ONE audio
program. 12 CD's packed FULL of information and education on changing
your mindset (Think It), educating yourself about the habits &
investments of the rich and why they choose them (Learn It), and then
applying what you've learned to your own life and finances so you too
can become rich (Do It).
The Economist is an English-language weekly news and international affairs publication owned by "The Economist Newspaper Ltd" and edited in London. It has been in continuous publication since James Wilson established it in September 1843. As of summer 2007, its average circulation topped 1.2 million copies a week, about half of which are sold in North America.[1] Consequently it is often seen as a transatlantic (as opposed to solely British) news source.
