Showing results for "The Boss" in Biographies & Memoirs

An eye–opening portrait of Lincoln behind the scenes: Here is the career–long party politician whose brilliant coalition–building during the Civil War set the political foundation for emancipation and Union victory. We know Lincoln as the eloquent, compassionate leader of a nation torn by civil war. But he had another, less visible side, equally central to his character and leadership: Lincoln was a master of party politics.

Alfonso "Little Al" D'Arco, the former acting boss of the Luchese crime family, was the highest-ranking mobster to ever turn government witness when he flipped in 1991. His decision to flip prompted many others to make the same choice, including John Gotti's top aide, Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, and his testimony sent more than fifty mobsters to prison. In Mob Boss, award-winning news reporters Jerry Capeci and Tom Robbins team up for this unparalleled account of D'Arco's life.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to earn millions while you sit on the beach and enjoy your life? In The Unemployed Millionaire, you'll learn why it's no longer a pipe dream but a real possibility. The lowering of trade barriers and the emergence of the Internet have made it possible for almost anyone to set up a business from anywhere.

A “gripping” (The Washington Post) work of history and reportage that unveils the stranger-than-fiction world of multilevel marketing: a massive money-making scam and radical political conspiracy that has remade American society. “Reads like a thriller . . . masterfully illuminates the...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anthony M. DeStefano takes you inside John Gotti's inner circle to reveal the dark hearts and violent deeds of the most remorseless and cold-blooded characters in organized crime. Men so vicious even the other mafia families were terrified of them. Meet Gotti's Boys....

The Biggest Edition – Revised and Expanded with All New Chapters A captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the way Rick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success...

Welcome to From Pain to Purpose, a podcast born from the fire of struggle and the strength of survival. I’m just a girl from Oakland, California—but don’t let that fool you. This city raised me, pain shaped me, and now I’m here to speak life into the world.This show is for the dreamers, the fighters, the ones who were told “no” and chose to rise anyway. I share raw, real conversations about healing, purpose, power, and how we flip pain into something the world can’t ignore.Whether it’s my story or the voices of others who’ve been through it and came out stronger—you’ll ...

Is there a sports team more synonymous with winning than the New York Yankees? The team of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Berra, Ford, Mantle, Jackson, Mattingly? Of Torre, Jeter, and Rivera? Of forty American League pennants, twenty-seven World Championships, and nearly forty Hall of Famers? Like so many great American institutions, the Yankees began humbly, on the muddy, uneven grass of Hilltop Park. Eighteen years later the little second-class franchise won its first pennant. Today, the Yankees are worth more than a billion dollars.

The searing accounts of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Evgeniia Ginsberg, and Varlam Shalamov opened the world's eyes to the terrors of the Soviet Gulag. But not until now has there been a memoir of life inside the camps written from the perspective of an actual employee of the Secret police. In this riveting memoir, superbly translated by Deborah Kaple, Fyodor Mochulsky describes being sent to work as a boss at the forced labor camp of Pechorlag in the frozen tundra north of the Arctic Circle.

Bestselling author Douglas Century reveals the untold story of the epic rise and fall of Boris Nayfeld, also known as Biba, one of the most notorious Russian mob bosses of our era. Boris Nayfeld, a.k.a. “Biba,” is the last living boss of the old-school Russian mob in America, and he’s...

In 1971, counter-culture hero, Abby Hoffman, published a book titled, "Steal this Book." According to Wikipedia, he sold over a quarter of a million copies in under seven months. They confess that they don't know how many were stolen. This podcast goes a little further. We reveal scores of secrets and not-so-secret ways to steal from your employer, regardless of what type of business they operate. Of course, we want to be fair, so we recommend that employers read our book, "Get Your Hands Outta My Pocket," download the M.O.I. Inventorey app (available for free on IOs and Google Play stores, or...

Dock Boss: Eddie McGrath and the West Side Waterfront is the fascinating account of one gangster's ascension from altar boy to the leader of New York City's violent Irish Mob. Eddie McGrath's life and crimes are traced through the tail-end of Prohibition, the gang warfare of the 1930s that propelled him into the position of an organized crime boss, the sordid years of underworld control over the bustling waterfront, McGrath's involvement in dozens of gangland murders, and finally the decline of the dock mobsters following a period of longshoremen rebellion in the 1950s.

Welcome to Bosses with Baggage, the podcast that explores how failure can be your greatest asset in life and business. As a survivor of addiction, co-dependency, and debilitating autoimmune disease, host Sherry Sutton has firsthand experience leveraging life’s lowest moments to grow into her true, authentic self. Now an internationally recognized bestselling author, marketing mentor, philanthropist, photographer, and recovery warrior, Sherry is passionate about using her business to help bosses, leaders and others find ways to turn their setbacks into opportunities… and thrive. Celebrating...

I want to welcome all mums to my podcast, "Boss Mum", designed to inspire and give ideas and opportunities to mums who want more from their lives. I want to show you the ups and downs and true stories about mothers who follow their successful journey of having it all. My passion is to mentor and serve mothers with my knowledge, energy, mindfulness and life experience. My vision is that all mothers deserve a chance for self-development, self-care, independence, a secure, stable future and happy life following a successful carrier path.

In The Power of a Plant, globally acclaimed teacher and self-proclaimed CEO (Chief Eternal Optimist) Stephen Ritz shows you how, in one of the nation's poorest communities, his students thrive in school and in life by growing, cooking, eating, and sharing the bounty of their green classroom.

Don't Tell My Boss is a podcast hosted by your favorite co-worker who is looking for more. While your work can be so fulfilling, there are so many aspects of us that never get fully expressed because of internal and external limitations. Can we be our full selves in our work? Or are we meant to have divided lives of professions and passions?

This is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff.Join hosts Shannon Martin – entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Apprentice star – and Emma Pollard, the lively hostess and comedy queen who brings the laughs. Emma’s often the first face brides see at Dotty Bridal (also often in the starring role on Instagram posts). Her infectious humour (and flair for drama!) make her the heart of the boutique.Together, Shannon and Emma serve up a weekly dose of bridal gossip, no-nonsense advice, and plenty of cheeky stories. Whether you’...

Este produto é um resumo do livro original de mesmo título. Estrela do reality show Sunset: Milha de Ouro, da Netflix, com milhares de seguidores em suas redes sociais, Christine Quinn fala abertamente de sexo e dinheiro, moda, fama e fofocas de bastidores, mas também de gratidão, autoconfiança e autoconhecimento. Já foi chamada de tudo, e não tem vergonha de nenhuma das características que a levaram ao sucesso de hoje: persistência, ousadia e autoconfiança, tudo ao mesmo tempo.

Bosses Take Losses is a podcast featuring Damon Dash, where he candidly discusses his business experiences, focusing on the lessons learned from his failures. Through these honest conversations, Damon provides valuable insights to help others avoid making the same mistakes, emphasizing that setbacks are part of the journey to success. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow, learn, and turn losses into wins in business and life.

Chayil is a Hebrew word pronounced Khah-yil. Chayil BOSS Podcast is one that shares real life and biblical lessons on how to live victoriously by both enjoying and succeeding in everyday life. It is a home for Christ-based Warrior Bosses.