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Author
Publisher
Time Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Join TIME to explore the almost-lives and almost-times of the most fascinating people who never lived. Inspired by Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, we've created a list of history's 100 most memorable characters from the worlds of literature, film, TV, video games--even advertising. Here are Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones, Wonder Woman and Rosie the Riveter, Atticus Finch and Dorothy Gale--and 94 more intriguing...
2) Golden prey
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"The man was smart and he didn't mind killing people. Welcome to the big leagues, Davenport. Lucas Davenport's first case as a U.S. Marshal sends him into uncharted territory, in the thrilling new novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series. Thanks to some very influential people whose lives he saved, Lucas is no longer working for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, but for the U.S. Marshals Service, and with unusual scope. He gets...
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Based on the international bestseller by rock-star economist Thomas Piketty (which sold over three million copies worldwide and landed Piketty on Time's list of most influential people), this captivating documentary is an eye-opening journey through wealth and power, a film that breaks the popular assumption that the accumulation of capital runs hand in hand with social progress, and shines a new light on today’s growing inequalities. Traveling...
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Records Collecting Dust II focuses on the East Coast cities of Boston, New York and Washington DC and includes in depth interviews with twenty eight highly influential people from the 1980's hardcore punk rock music scene. Talking about the music, the bands and the records that forever changed their lives. Including Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat, John Joseph of Cro-Mags, Dave Smalley of DYS, Roger Miret of Agnostic Front and Clif Croce of The Freeze....
Author
Publisher
Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admiredfor her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested...
Publisher
Greenwich Entertainment
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
With over 10 million copies of her “Neapolitan Novels” sold in over 50 countries, Elena Ferrante is a global literary sensation. She was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and HBO recently turned the first book in the quartet, *My Brilliant Friend*, into a subtitled miniseries hit with more seasons to come. A journey between New York City’s cultural hub and Ferrante’s native Italy, the film explores how...
Author
Publisher
360 Degrees, an imprint of Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explore the incredible place we call home! Marvel at the physical planet, learn how the weather works, meet some of the most influential people from the past and present, and much more. Examine every corner of the Earth, from outer space to underground and from the Maasai Steppe to Manhattan.
8) Generation A
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Autism: Disability or Gift? Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts is a powerful depiction of the daily challenges faced by young people on the autism spectrum, and what creative therapies and art programs are available to stimulate the brain and help young people on the autism spectrum reach their highest potential. Through eight compelling portraits, Generation A celebrates the talents of youths with autism, and provides them with...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women's voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In this book the author examines why women's progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers solutions that can empower women to achieve...
10) Free the Mind
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Free the Mind profiles the pioneering work of renowned psychologist Richard Davidson, who, by studying the practices of Tibetan monks and others, found that it is possible to rewire the brain through meditation and mental training exercises. Named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2006, Dr. Davidson has dedicated himself to applying this hopeful discovery to improve the lives of people throughout the world. He founded the Center...
11) Principles
Author
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history. Dalio himself has appeared on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Along the way, Dalio discovered a set of unique principles that have led to Bridgewater's exceptionally effective culture, which...
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