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The Only book you will ever need to learn about The Pill and the people who brought it to life. 2010 commemorated the 50th anniversary of the approval of the oral contraceptive pill by the Food and Drug Administration. The history and the development of the oral contraceptive pill are rich in drama--cultural, financial, scientific, spiritual, and political. Dr. David Hislop recounts it all here in this detailed account of the birth of the pill and the fascinating roster of characters who contributed to it. Beginning with the reforms of Margaret Sanger and the barriers of the Comstock laws, this comprehensive book includes perspectives on the biologists, Gregory Pincus and Min-Chueh Chang, the chemist Russell Marker, the philanthropist Katharine McCormick, the journalist and politician, Ernest Gruening and finally obstetrician and gynecologist John Rock. Considering the legal, social, scientific and religious barriers that led to the eventual government approval, The People Who Made the Pill is the definitive resource on this critical component of our cultural fabric.

We tend to think of dominos as standing the tiles on end and then tipping the first one over, toppling into the second, which falls into the third until finally all the dominoes have fallen. In 2008 the first of many financial dominos began falling. Many were worried and looked to Washington for leadership. Instead, we saw only politics-as-usual. But as 2009 and 2010 unfolded, it became too benign to suggest our stricken economy was simply toppled dominos. It was more accurate to describe our condition as an economic "train wreck." The financial chaos as a result of the crisis was heightened by an extraordinary government intervention to triage the shattered economy. Many feared, with justification, that we may be teetering on the brink of this generation's Great Depression. The near-death experience the U.S. economy has suffered forced Americans to turn inward and question our leaders. Our worries have multiplied. Our free market system and ultimately the "American Dream" itself now seem more vulnerable than ever. More importantly, we doubt ourselves and our leaders and long for our life-before. This is a book that chronicles the unfolding disaster of our nation's financial "train wreck." For two crucial years, Kevin Clark had broadcast financial analysis that became a play-by-play of the economic collapse. Now, with hindsight, he revisits recent history and brings what he calls a "Main Street" perspective of this most critical moment in the modern life of America.

Bobby Bowden, the legendary Head Football Coach at Florida State continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been written about Bowden for the last 10 years examining this coaching legend, but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership expert Pat Williams has teamed up with Florida State Associate Athletics Director Rob Wilson to bring to light what made Coach Bowden so successful and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own life. Williams and Wilson have interviewed over 250 former players, coaches, and members of the media that knew Bowden well. The book uncovers never before revealed leadership insights from Bowden's leadership and coaching genius. This 208 page book is packed with riveting stories and illustrations that will appeal to leaders at all levels of society.Football fans will love it and individuals with any leadership role will benefit immeasurably.Coach Bowden's Leadership Insights ¿ Always tell the truth. You must walk your talk. ¿ Be available to your players and staff night and day, no matter what. ¿ Your team is your family; nuture and care for them with unconditional love. ¿ Hire good people, delegate and let them do their jobs. ¿ As a leader, competing and winning must be your number one priority. ¿ There is no substitute for faith in God.

The #1 reason more groups and associations don't utilize sponsorship to increase their business revenue... They Never Thought to Ask! Or, if they did think to ask, they don't know how to ask or how much to ask for. It's estimated that this year companies, corporations, and businesses across America will spend over $17 Billion (...that's billion with a "B!") in underwriting events, programs, meetings, teams... and businesses just like yours! In this book you will learn... ¿How to put your hands on an "invisible mountain of cash" - something you're completely missing out on right now! ¿ Where to find companies interested in sponsoring your events, meetings, classes, newsletters, and association gatherings ¿ The 5 Most Common Fallacies about Sponsorships ¿ What's the least amount you should get for your sponsorship package? ¿ (It's probably a lot higher than you think!) ¿ The "Magic Formula" to get what you're asking for While it's true that sponsorships have long been the stalwarts of sports teams like tthe Yankees and Cowboys, the underwriting of meetings and associations has become the hottest new trend in sponsorship!

Come, take this exciting, romantic ride through a bygone era. Miss Uniontown 1951 is an endearing, coming of age memoir of a decade that Plus Hall characterizes (not without reason), as "hers." Within these pages, she captures the innocence, the charm and the promise of a young woman on the edge of her adulthood. In her sweet, bouncy style, Plus shares her journey from beauty queen, to nursing school, to a romance with Pop Star Rudi Magueri of The Crew-Cuts, when her dreams were shattered by a phone call. Her story is chronicled through newspaper clippings, original love letters and photos that perfectly evoke the style and attitude of the decade. How she coped with life's hurdles is retold here through a keen memory for detail, from an amazing woman. Don't miss this treasure of a time capsule that will have you rifling through the attic for your own cherished memorabilia.

Where do you live? Not your address, not the physical place you eat and sleep, but the place within you that knows your heart's longings and calls you home? Based on the successful life design program that Dr. Kathy Murphy has taught to thousands in her private practice, retreats, and personal growth seminars, Your Possible Life is a guide to building the life you are meant to be living, a life that's the perfect fi t for you--a true home for your heart. This practical, down-to-earth program provides you with the powerful tools and techniques for growth, through essential questions, exercises, and ideas for thoughtful and heart-felt life design. Wake up to your inner callings, your deepest nature--to who you truly are. It's never too late to live your most authentic life. Consider the possibilities!

The powerful story an illegitimate, black foster care child, the unwavering faith of his white adoptive mother, and their improbable journey to prove that when hard work, determination and grace meet opportunity... anything can happen. The powerful story of a former foster care child, born premature to an alcohol- and drug-addicted teenager who traded sex for drugs, and how he overcame daunting life challenges in pursuit of his dreams. Developmentally delayed as a result of his birth mother's abuse, Lucas Daniel Boyce struggled out of the gate and ended up failing kindergarten. His adoptive mother didn't cast him aside as another tragic statistic however. Instead, Dorothy Boyce instilled in Lucas two very important principles that drove his determination to overcome the cards he'd been dealt and enabled him to eventually serve at the White House, fly aboard Air Force One, and become an executive for the NBA's Orlando Magic at the young age of 29.

Harness The Power Of POSITIVITY There is no such thing as overnight success. Those millionaires in a minute stories are a blip on the radar. True sustainable success--at work or at home--is a habit, as natural and unstoppable as inertia. It all starts with that person staring back at you in the mirror! Everyone has the tools within to impart positive change. Ultimately, success is a choice, a deliberate and methodical choice made every single day. It all starts with a SHIFT in the way you view your world. In SHIFT: Change Your Mindset and You Change Your World, MLB star Steve Sax shares six critical elements that will lead to long lasting prosperity in your personal and professional lives: motivation, empowerment, attitude, humility, leadership, and perseverance. This book is an essential blueprint for success that spells out the action steps to change your mindset, and essentially your life, from someone who has been there.

Work smarter, not harder What does it mean to be a peak performer? How do you measure success? What business strategies will propel you into a new stratosphere? This collection of essays, from the best and the brightest entrepreneurs of our day, reveals industry tested secrets for peak performance success with you. Inside, you will find insights on everything from social media marketing to estate planning. Save yourself some time and energy.

Paul Bear Bryant, the legendary Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama from 1958-1982 continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been written about Bryant for the last 30 years examining this coaching legend, but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership expert Pat Williams has teamed up with University of Alabama athletics executive Tommy Ford to bring to light what made Coach Bryant so successful and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own life.Williams and Ford have interviewed over 200 former players, coaches and members of the media that knew Bryant well. The book uncovers never before revealed leadership insights from Bryants leadership and coaching genius. This 200 page book is packed with riveting stories and illustrations that will appeal to leaders at all levels of society.Football fans will love it and individuals with any leadership role will benefit immeasurably.

Finding the Fork in the Road is an invaluable guidebook for the millions of smart and talented business people that co-own companies. Learn the secrets of successful business partnerships beyond just profitability. Linda Finkle addresses the "people side" of partnerships and shares the ground rules for navigating one of life's most intense, collaborative and interdependent relationships.By exploring shared visions, establishing compatibility, fostering trust and measuring progress, partners are well on their way to building sustainable thriving relationships.Complete with checklists, assessments and other critical tools to assess the personality traits and preferred work styles of each individual, and to better understand your partner, Finding the Fork is a must read for anyone thinking of forming a partnership or struggling in an existing one.

The foolproof guide to buying, selling and growing wealth without money, credit or experience.Do you feel like you are constantly taking one step forward and two steps back with your finances?Are you working around the clock with nothing to show for it? Brian Evans, creator of Ultimate Real Estate Investors (www.UltimateRealEstateInvestors.com), presents you with proven strategies for wealth and income. He admits that the road to real estate gold is not necessarily EASY, but if you approach your business with honesty and integrity, if you have CLEAR expectations, and if you are prepared for a sometimes harsh reality... through real life examples, insider information and advice about what NOT to do, Brian Evans will set you on the track to NEW money making opportunities. Stop being a victim, and become an ultimate real estate investor. Take hold of the tools to turn an ordinary business into an extraordinary business TODAY.

A definitive, step-by-step guide to understanding the real estate escrow process.

21 Ways to Build Your Business with a Book teaches you how to quickly and easily use a book as rocket fuel to propel the growth and expansion of your business.Inside, over 30 business professionals who became authors reveal how they have used a book to grow their business.

More Than Just Straightening Teeth There's a stigma attached to braces that may discourage patients from wanting them. They may have it in their minds that it's painful, it's tedious, or that they'll be stuck in them for years on end without being able to eat their favorite foods. Maybe they're afraid their peers will judge them at school or in the workplace. But orthodontics has come a long way. Dr. Stuart Frost is a pioneer of art in orthodontics, and focuses on helping his patients in any way he can to create an amazing smile he calls a Frostsmile. In The Artist Orthodontist: Creating An Artistic Smile Is More Than Just Straightening Teeth!, you'll learn everything you need to know about orthodontic treatment, including: ¿ how orthodontics today is kinder and gentler, ¿ the relationship between sleep apnea and orthodontics, and ¿ the beauty and technicality behind an amazing Frostsmile. A mouthful of clunky, painful, and troublesome braces is a thing of the past. Learn how orthodontics can set you on the path to succeed in your life, one smile at a time.

Leadership Is Overcoming the Natural is an attempt to see into the depths of the role of the leader, which is a fundamental and ancient element of our humanity. Authors Joe Judge and Michael D. Merrill, MD, outline the process of continually becoming your better self. In their view, becoming a leader is a decision, and not necessarily the fulfillment of a natural inclination or a promotion. The hardest part about that decision is that it will change your life, and there are things, and maybe even people, that you will need to leave behind. This must-read work distills their combined decades of wisdom and experience into 52 powerful maxims for any leader--or aspiring leader--to embrace

When Andrea Chuchvara began working as a gift wrap girl at Neiman Marcus during college, she had no idea she was laying the groundwork for a life-changing career in business. A literature major with her heart firmly set on academia, Andrea suddenly found herself knee-deep in spreadsheets, finding solutions to problems that no one knew existed. Those solutions did not go unnoticed, catapulting her onto an unexpected path that would lead her to her destiny. Leaving Shakespeare to wait in the wings, Andrea embraced her passion for teaching and creative arts to transform well-known companies and, in turn, her own life.InThe Balancing Act of Business: Mastering Eight Functional Areas of Business Success, Chuchvara shares eight functional areas that every leader should be well-versed in, along with the extraordinary stories of how she managed her way through them all by tapping into the innate skills she was always meant to share. From sales and marketing to people and culture, every area counts and requires a great leader who knows how to harness their unique, natural talents

DISCOVER THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OWNERS MAKE IN SELLING THEIR BUSINESS: A FAILURE TO PLANToo many smart business owners spend years building up a successful venture without dedicating any time to creating a succession plan. And then, one day, they decide that they've had enough. Maybe they're ready to retire. Maybe the family member who they thought would take over isn't interested. Maybe sales are lagging. Maybe sales are booming and they're struggling to keep up.Whatever the reason, they wake up one morning and recognize that they no longer want to run the business. And if they're like many owners, they place a call to an investment banker or business broker who advises them to sell. For some businesses, that decision to sell is the correct one.But for most of them, it's not. There's a better way. The Company You Keep discusses that better way, equipping you to identify the practical and rewarding solutions that make sense for your business and ensure that you accomplish all of your goals.

From Corporate Professional to Passion-Driven Retiree Mark Goldsmith enjoyed a 35-year career in the cosmetic business, managing household name brands during Madison Avenue's Mad Men heyday. Looking for new challenges in retirement, Goldsmith took his wife's suggestion to volunteer for the Principal for a Day program, specifically asking to be sent to the toughest New York City school available-which turned out to be Horizon Academy at the city's infamous Rikers Island jail. Goldsmith instantly connected with the men of Rikers, leveraging the skills he'd honed in decades of corporate experience and his strong desire to help. This passion ultimately led to the creation of his not-for-profit organization Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), which has helped thousands of young men pursue their goals for their education, employment, and emotional well-being to create a new life for themselves beyond the criminal justice system.

In your hands is the manual for raising children. Who says you can't be professionally successful and a good parent? Stop compromising. Satisfying work and a happy family? Yes, you can have it all. Chris Efessiou is the innovative, brazen mentor that every working parent needs. As an astute business leader, Chris learned early on that the skills he acquired in the boardroom transitioned seamlessly to the family room. Leading by example, mentoring, team building, mutual respect, accountability and trust are strategies that are equally effective when dealing with employees or assertive teens. By tuning into the message of CDO Chief Daddy Officer, you can be the same organized, effective leader at home that you are at the office, because you will learn how to harness your business smarts and channel them into proactive parenting. "Being professionally ambitious and a loving, emotionally available parent are not mutually exclusive," the author emphasizes, "because one costs the other nothing." Chris candidly shares his stories about raising his daughter to show how he was able to employ his business savvy to navigate the world of preadolescent years, and how you can do the same. No matter where you are in your parenting, the age of your children, or your present relationship with them, CDO Chief Daddy Officer will teach you how to apply the principals that guide the most successful business minds to raise happy, productive, well-adjusted, unentitled, successful adults who will want an ongoing loving relationship with their parents. TWO THINGS THAT MAKE THIS BOOK A ONE-OF-A-KIND READ: ¿ CDO Chief Daddy Officer is a comprehensive blueprint that teaches you how to achieve success at home using fail-proof business tactics. ¿ The book offers a wealth of tips, illustrative examples and easy-to-follow strategies to help translate business savvy into smart parenting.

We all have twenty-four hours in a day. How you choose to spend your limited time defines your success. With The Art of Time Mastery, speaker and business advisor Mark G.Richardson walks you through a process with strategies, techniques, and tools to achieve time mastery. This system has been developed and taught to thousands of people over the last twenty-five years. You'll learn to: DEVELOP A TIME MIND-SET WORK BOTH EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY REDUCE YOUR REACTIVE TIME FIND THE RIGHT CADENCE IN YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES FOLLOW A TIME MASTERY FORMULA FOR SUCCESS By understanding time and practicing the time mastery system, you can gain control of each and every day.

Uniting the human and the financial. There's no such thing as a purely financial decision; the human element must also be considered. Financial visionaries Ross Marino and Susan Bradley unravel the retirement planning puzzle in a unique voice that empowers readers with the necessary skills to emerge as happier, more secure individuals. Shaping Change employs an easy-to-understand approach to help navigate life transitions. You'll learn to: ¿ Become more comfortable, productive, and successful with your financial planning. ¿ Future-proof your financial future with consumable, relatable content. ¿ Implement training platform groundwork, which can turn financial advisors into financial transitionists. Shape your personal financial trajectory with real-world guidance from renowned financial transitionists. Don't be fearful of change. Welcome it as opportunity.

It's Time To Focus On Your Next Horizon. If you find yourself working all the time but feeling like you and your business aren't getting anywhere, you're not alone. Being busy doesn't necessarily mean you're successful, and the stress of wearing yourself thin doesn't make the road to success any smoother. Jay M. Geier is here to show you that setting out on the road to take back your business can be easier than you think. This book is the beginning of your journey. In the chapters ahead, you will learn the complete framework for increasing your clients, streamlining your practice, and how you can do so in ninety days or less. And that's only the beginning. Commit to intentionally building your practice instead of letting it control you and watch yourself accomplish things you never dreamed were possible.

See The Improvement Take Control And Restore Your Eyesight As you get older, you expect certain elements of health to deteriorate. It's a fact of life that some things are beyond your control. But why let a critical element of your health and quality of life--your vision--deteriorate, when there are steps for improvement? Such steps are revealed by Dennis Courtney, MD, in his book Restore Your Lost Vision Now, where he shows that there is a way to stop the further progression of your current eye disease and that you can get a substantial improvement in just three days with simple exercises and lifestyle improvements. Dr. Courtney has remedied the doubts and fears of many who struggle with vision loss and has brought them comfort knowing there is something they can do, steps they can take, and improvements they can see, and he is now reaching out to you--the patient looking to heal your eyesight--in this book. Don't let life go blurry--take back control of your vision!

DEATH BY DISENGAGEMENT: A COMPELLING CASE FOR ERADICATING THE SILENT KILLER IN YOUR WORKPLACE 51% not engaged, disconnected. 17.5% actively disengaged. More than two-thirds of the US workforce is not engaged. Many of these disengaged employees are within your company. They show up in time and turn the wheels in some way or another until five o'clock rolls around. On the surface, business is running smoothly, but internally, vitality is wilting. What is the remedy? Engagement. And it all starts with you and a change in your corporate culture. Disengagement is serious-in fact, it's lethal to business and morale. And in The Crisis of Disengagement, Andrew J. Sherman stresses to business executives that the people within the company must be reignited to achieve both personal and overall company growth. Quantitative rewards are simply not enough. Learn ways to inspire true joy, pride, and passion in all facets of your company as Sherman explicitly delves into the impact of disengagement in the workplace, backed by his own professional experience, academic research, and consulting-firm reports, further supported by the expertise of the following guest contributors: Bob Rosen, Shelby Scarbrough, Alaina Love, Philip R. Styrlund, Kaihan Krippendorff, and Robert Gappa.

Unlock Your Influence and Success Eye-catching, bold, and welcoming: a red door is all of these things. But is your organization reflective of such traits? Karen Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Communications Group, is redefining advocacy and can help you influence public policy, drive your business objectives, and foster engagement in your brand equity. In behind the RED DOOR, Karen Moore provides you with the knowledge and tools to: understand the value of advocacy engagement for your organization build your organization's advocacy plan mobilize advocates for success set advocacy goals and subsequently measure their success enhance your brand equity and viability through advocacy efforts Regardless of the goals within your organization, advocacy is the key to unlocking your success. So turn the first page. . . open the red door!

Welcome to the back of my book. I had a feeling we would meet like this. I am going to take a wild guess that you are a wise human being trying to decide whether or not this book is for real. Allow me to interject two quick thoughts as you weigh out this high dollar, potentially life changing purchase: Excellent Point #1: My yacht isn't going to pay for itself- here is your big chance to do your part. Equally Excellent Point #2: YOUR yacht won't pay for itself, either. I know, I know, there is probably only a 60-80 percent chance you have a yacht payment (you probably own yours free and clear), but the fact remains, you aren't allergic to money--you are a Freaking GENIUS and your business isn't behaving. You might want to sit down for these bullets--a couple are gonna sting... - Tired of putting up with crabby customers? - Feel like you just can't get to the "next level"? - Sick of your business owning you instead of the other way around? - Want to know what the people who have more success with less effort know? - Sick of reading books that have a lot of great sounding concepts, but don't tell you exactly what to do NOW? Did a silent, single tear just slide down your left cheek? You, friend, are in the right place! The genius outburst that you now hold is full of things you can do today to start living the life you want. Only one question remains... Who am I and why should you care? Fair question. My name is Mike Campion and I am just a run of the mill business owner who has spent the last two decades working his tail off passionately buying, selling, and studying the art of business. I have built, bought, and sold multiple businesses and went through a lot of brain damage in the process. I eat, drink, sleep, and sadly shower with thoughts of how to make better businesses and happier business owners dancing in my head. This book is twenty years of figuring junk out, compressed into a hundred and eighty pages of ACTIONABLE business strategies that have worked in my life and the lives of those I have worked with and studied. If your juices aren't flowing, put this book down, slowly back away and maybe check out one of those Harry Potter books I've heard so much about. If this is getting you fired up, quit fooling around--run to the register, throw whatever money you have at the cashier, run to the safety of your car and start reading immediately!

What if you had total control overyour hours and weekends?What if you didn't have toanswer to anyone?What if you took control over your future? When you work for someone else, you don't control your future. Your boss decides how much money you make and how many hours you work. For many, the law is just a job that you do to make ends meet and pay the bills.It's time to change thatIt's not just about work and money. It's about loving what you do and looking forward to coming to work. It's about spending time with your family and living a fun life. It's time you make the rulesFor the first time, you have in your hands the technical, managerial and entrepreneurial secrets to running a multi-million dollar law firm. Tried and true methods for managing and growing the injury law firm of your dreams is now in your hands-precise methods that, when applied, will slowly but surely grow your law firm into an asset that serves your ideal lifestyle. Who said you have to be a slave to your law practice? IT'S TIME TO BREAK ALL OF THE RULES so you have the one thing that all lawyers should seek: autonomy to live life on your terms. THE POWER OF A SYSTEM Torts, contracts, constitutional law...you got your fill in law school of theoretical concepts that you need to pass the bar exam. But then a funny thing happened, you got out of law school, opened your new law firm and you realized something-no one ever taught you how to run your own law firm in law school. Suddenly, you're on your own with fancy new letterhead, a few clients and not much else. Your dusty law school books aren't much help. It's great to have your book smarts and fancy law degree but how do you pay the bills every Friday when your staff wants their paycheck? You pull your hair out wondering how you got yourself into this mess. This book was written for you.You are not alone. Yes, others have done the same thing before you and believe it or not, there are tried and proven recipes for success. Instead of fumbling around like the other lawyers in your town and just waiting for your phone to ring with your next case, you study the recipe and principles for a big-time injury law firm and little by little you begin implementing systems into your new law firm. You have in your hands tried and proven systems for the injury law firm of your dreams. It's not just the technical aspects of running your own law firm, but the managerial and entrepreneurial principles that you must have to keep a constant stream of new cases and clients coming down the pipe. And no, these are not law school theoretical concepts but the technical, managerial and entrepreneurial "how to" steps that have been tried and tested over years of trial and error.You won't find a book like this in your law school library...or anywhere else. Law school's out-no more time for theoretical concepts-it's time to get bills paid, move cases to trial, start making money and begin living life on your terms. All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to Doc to Dock, Inc., an amazing nonprofit organization based in New York that collects unused and unwanted medical supplies from around the country and ships them to hospitals and clinics in impoverished Third World nations in Africa and Haiti. Every day tons of unused medical supplies and equipment are incinerated or tossed into landfills in the U.S. Rather than letting the unused medical supplies go to waste, Doc to Dock, Inc. collects the donated medical supplies consisting of basic medical devices such as catheters and ultrasound machines, and transports them to developing countries where they are needed the most. Doc to Dock, Inc. has provided shipments to 18 different countries in the poorest regions of sub-Saharan Africa and has made a huge difference in preventing very curable and basic illnesses that are often life-threatening in Africa due to their lack of medical supplies.