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THE ECCENTRIC BILLIONAIRE: John D. MacArthur—Empire Builder, Reluctant Philanthropist, Relentless Adversary
By Nancy Kriplen
ISBN#978-08144-08896 $24.00
He was hated, feared, and admired. The country’s second-richest man at the time of his death, John D. MacArthur (1897-1978) also became one of its great benefactors. Every year, some two dozen American writers, artists, intellectuals, and scientists receive as much as a half million dollars in grants known as the “genius awards” from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. But MacArthur was not the benevolent figure he would seem. Now, in this first full biography of John D. MacArthur as he really was, Nancy Kriplen reveals the man behind the myth—the often vulgar, sometimes unethical, always ambitious rogue who would become one of America’s wealthiest men.
Read the tale of MacArthur “Ransoming the Ruby”
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NEW SECOND EDITION! By G. William Barnett II
ISBN#978-08144-74037 $18.95
Updated and expanded, the new edition of this bestselling title walks you through a special 120-day plan for starting down the road to real estate wealth. You'll find the information and resources you need to find the neighborhoods with the most potential, avoid the common pitfalls of real estate investment, and build personal and professional credibility.
Straightforward and easy-to-follow, the book contains a foolproof, step-by-step system even financial novices can use to achieve wealth and financial freedom. Includes exciting trends and opportunities, changes in specific state laws, and even ways to actually profit from a downturn! In addition, the book now includes the author's new “Hot Mapping” system for figuring out where to invest
See if you have the “Mindset of a Millionaire”
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THE LANGUAGE OF SUCCESS: Business Writing That Informs, Persuades, and Gets Results
By Tom Sant
ISBN#978-08144-74730 $15.00
See how to eliminate the pseudo-language from your writing so that you can write clearly, concisely, and effectively in your own voice. Drawing on decades of experience with corporations around the world, Sant provides you • Eight tips for producing successful e-mails • The best ways to inform, evaluate, motivate, and persuade • The art and science of readable sentences • Paragraph patterns that make your thinking clear • The process of delivering information other people can use • How to nurture loyal customer relationships • The three steps for delivering your opinion effectively • The structure of sales letters that work and proposals that win.
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SAVING THE DEAL: How to Avoid Financing Fiascoes and Other Real Estate Deal Killers
By Tracey Rumsey.
ISBN#978-08144-00302 $17.95
Using real-life examples, SAVING THE DEAL gives you everything you need to help you cut common—and even not-so-common—problems off at the pass. The book goes beyond the basics, teaching you how to spot "deal-killing" factors before they spin out of control, including situations involving judgments and liens, mortgage issues, divorce problems, home inspections, contract difficulties, loan approvals, and many others.
See how to watch for Dates, Deadlines and Details
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SEVEN SECRETS FOR NEGOTIATING WITH GOVERNMENT: How to Deal with Local, State, National, or Foreign Governments—and Come Out Ahead By Jeswald W. Salacuse
ISBN#978-08144-09084 $24.95
Gives you the tools you need to come out ahead in dealing with all government offices from a village council to a federal agency. Negotiating with a government is not like negotiating with private persons and companies. For one thing, governments have special powers that no private person has, but they are also subject to special constraints in the way they use those powers. For another, governments pursue very different interests in negotiations from those that a private company might seek. A first and fundamental challenge for any person negotiating with a government is to understand those special powers, constraints, and interests, and to use them in shaping a winning strategy. With the right guidance, you can prepare for, meet, and succeed at the difficult challenges of dealing with government departments at all levels – and walk away from the table a winner.
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Marvin Davis, author of TAKE NO PRISONERS was on Fox Business Network's "Noon to 2:00” (national) on December 6th. Davis discussed how the US economy is headed for a recession, and the shocking fact is that most senior managers have never endured or coped with the problems posed by a serious economic downturn. TAKE NO PRISONERS is a survival manual for those companies who are about to face severe new challenges, such as a recession.
UNPLUGGED
HEALTH PROGRESS: "[Colby] conveys a sensitivity and compassion about a subject that many patients, families, doctors, and lawyers alike find extremely difficult to discuss….a fascinating and well-written book."
BABY ON BOARD 
NEWSDAY: "…this bold look at new mothers as individual women is refreshing—and long overdue."
BECOMING AN EXTRAORDINARY MANAGER 
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: "…a smart addition to an aspiring leader’s bookshelf."
WHEN TO WORRY 
COUNSELING TODAY: "WHEN TO WORRY is a gem. Boesky’s compassion for parents and their children shines through on every page. Her solid knowledge, astute appraisals and calls for action make this book a sound and reliable reference not only for parents, but for anyone working with families and teens."
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR PROJECT MANAGERS 
PM WORLD TODAY: "I found this book to be a well-structured, easy read that delivers results. Immediately after I started reading the book, I caught myself monitoring and categorizing my feelings in various situations throughout the day. Several times, I paused and rethought the way in which I was about to approach my team members, boss or assistant at work or my husband at home. True to its title, out of the many books dealing with the subject of emotional intelligence, this book is a worthy investment particularly for aspiring or current project management professionals."
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