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Playing to Win, a noted Wall Street Journal and Washington Post best seller, outlines the strategic approach Lafley, in close partnership with strategic adviser Roger Martin, used to double P&G’s sales, quadruple its profits, and increase its market value by more than $100 billion when Lafley was first CEO (he led the company from 2000 to 2009). The book shows leaders in any type of organization how to guide everyday actions with larger strategic goals built around the clear, essential elements that determine business successwhere to play and how to win.

Known as the "guru of direct response marketing," Brian Kurtz distills the expertise he's gained after almost four decades in the industry to teach readers how to build a business that lasts a lifetime on the fundamentals of direct response. Marketing is critical to every kind of business...

World of Warcraft – better known as WoW, to many – debuted in late 2004. Just under a decade later, it was reported that players of the virtual universe had created more than 100 million accounts over the game's lifetime.

Tyson Langley thinks the king in Franklin University Kings is in reference to him. Star lacrosse player and God’s gift to the female and male population, there’s nothing the spoiled jock can’t have. It’s impossible for us to be in the same room without talking crap to each other. But I also have a secret…as much as I despise Ty, I want him too. I revel in our banter and in never knowing what he’ll say next. I’ve spent too much time on the wrong side of the law for someone like Ty, though, and if I want to escape my past, he’s a distraction I don’t need.

When I charged up those courthouse steps to stop Sera's wedding, I didn't exactly have a plan. But there was no way I was letting my best friend's little sister marry some no-good tool who didn't deserve her. Let's just say things got out of control. Fast. Now, the wedding is off. And Sera is crushed. And I'm just trying to be a good friend. "Come stay at my place until you're back on your feet." "Have some tequila; it'll ease the pain." And "What're a few much-needed orgasms between friends?"

"Noah Living a Dream in Playing for the Knicks" is from the October 16, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Scott Cacciola and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Driver in Japan Playing Pokémon Go Kills Pedestrian" is from the August 25, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Soble and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"A Feud Reignited by Playing to Crowds" is from the July 18, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Jon Caramanica and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Snapchat Is Playing Cool With Brands and Stars" is from the December 18, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Katie Benner and Sapna Maheshwari and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Prince, a Master of Playing Music and Distributing It" is from the April 22, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Jon Caramanica and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"How Some Would Level the Playing Field: Free Harvard Degrees" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephanie Saul and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

In his successful runs for state senator in Montana and then for Congress, Rep. Ryan Zinke has promoted his 23-year career in the Navy SEALs as one of his main credentials, going so far as to put the SEALs’ Trident symbol on his campaign bus.

"Interior Nominee Promotes Navy SEAL Career, While Playing Down ‘Bad Judgment’" is from the January 16, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Christopher Drew and Sean D. Naylor and narrated by Kristi Burns.

When I came back to Sin Valley, the mission was simple—avoid the ex-girlfriend who broke my heart. At all costs. Too bad I just (accidentally) moved in next door to her. And her battery-operated boyfriend(s). Plural. Crap! No matter how hard I try to steer clear of Desiree Grant, fate keeps tossing us together. And, so far? It’s not going too well for me.

I should have fired Eliza Jenkins the night she overstepped her qualifications in a high-profile client meeting. Or the time she called me stuffy, uptight, and grumpy to my face. But it's her luscious mouth, her chocolate eyes, and her voluptuous curves that really drive me crazy. So I send her packing, pink slip in hand. My company is better off without the mouthy firecracker anyway. At least, that's what I've been trying to believe. Except now, a multi-million dollar deal is on the line, and she's the only one who can help me save it. I've got a new assignment for Ms. Sassy. Be my fake wife.

"Mind Over Body: Playing in the NFL at 38" is from the November 30, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Shpigel and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Held Hostage in Orlando: Playing Dead in an Effort to Live" is from the June 13, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jack Healy and Marc Santora and narrated by Caroline Miller.

In this fascinating and entertaining look at games throughout history, Tim Clare explores the legal highs of a good dice roll, the thrills of a predatory race game, and the tactile pleasures of the games that age with us through our lives. Drawing on Roman anti-cheating devices, organised crime card games, and dice contests that link Chaucer to Warren G, The Game Changers will show you why games are more popular now than ever, and how playing them helps us win more often, become better losers and stay one step ahead - on and off the board. Through play, we become fully ourselves.

"Nielsen Playing Catch-Up as Viewing Habits Change" is from the Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Emily Steel and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Bronson Arroyo Playing with House Money in Comeback Bid" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Tyler Kepner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.