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Andrew Carnegie wrote the "Gospel of Wealth" in 1889, during the height of the Gilded Age, when 4,000 American families controlled almost as much wealth as the rest of the country combined. His essay laid the foundation for modern philanthropy. Today, we find ourselves in a new Gilded Age—defined by levels of inequality that surpass those of Carnegie's time. The widening chasm between the advantaged and the disadvantaged demands our immediate attention. Now is the time for a new "Gospel of Wealth."

Whether laughing to tears reading Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great or clamoring for more unmistakable "me too!" moments in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, girls all over the world have been touched by Judy Blume's poignant coming-of-age stories. Now, in this anthology of essays, 24 notable female authors write straight from the heart about the unforgettable novels that left an indelible mark on their childhoods and still influence them today. After growing up from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing into Smart Women, these writers pay tribute to one of the most beloved authors of all time.

In the middle of New York City lies a neighborhood where all secrets are valuable, all assets are liquid, and all deals are sealed with a blessing rather than a contract. Welcome to the diamond district. Ninety percent of all diamonds that enter America pass through these few blocks, but the inner workings of this mysterious world are known only to the people who inhabit it.

In this unflinchingly honest and deeply moving memoir, Alicia Donovan chronicles a life lived in defiance of the forces that sought to silence her. The Opposite of Oppressed weaves together a series of personal vignettes that reveal the author's journey from a childhood shaped by domestic violence, social isolation, and trauma, to a woman who reclaims her voice, her power, and her identity. Told with resilience, grace, and flashes of joy, this is a story of survival and triumph, of learning that the path to liberation is not found in denying the past, but in daring to rewrite the narrative.

Michelle Brown is a struggling small business owner from a small town in northwest Georgia. Just as it seems as though her entire world is crumbling beneath her, Michelle learns she is the heiress to a multi-million dollar fortune. However, she soon realizes that her blessing may indeed be her worst nightmare as she faces a trial full of conspiracy, romance, and even the paranormal.

The High Rollers are falling apart. Billy is leading them into war against the wishes of Laura, who is intent on living in peace. Unbeknownst to them, one among them holds the cure that could save all mankind, and there are two powerful enemies that want it. Everything has been leading up to this, and the members of this fragile family are going to have to go through hell if they're going to survive. No one is safe as the end draws near.

An Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year, Christopher Award Winner, and Chautauqua Prize Finalist! “Engrossing... examines the major events of the mid 19th century through the lives of three key figures in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.” —Smithsonian From the executive...

Twenty-three years old, with a first class honors degree and forty-eight grand in student loans, Emily Davidson’s sick and tired of being told she’s part of the ‘Snowflake Generation,’ accused of having unrealistic expectations and an over-inflated sense of their own importance. All Emily wants is a chance and she knows she has to strive to get it.There’s no easy route into political journalism – she has to make a splash.

This story will provide you with a different way of thinking about love, relationships (any type), disagreements, and behaviors. This book gives you clarity and motivates you to look at situations in a more balanced way. Take a journey through the mind of this author. Communication is effective, and not communicating could be confusing yet also revealing.

In Contribute!, Tatiana Amico, a successful entrepreneur and mom of two, shares her secrets on how to build a successful business that supports your family, all while being there for your kids' milestones! If you’re finally ready to build your business and make some money by doing something that you’ll actually look forward to, don’t waste any more time. Contribute now.

Yfrey is lost, alone in a world where her kind is persecuted. She has one hope: to find the Roghnaithe, one who is destined to help save her world from destruction by a tyrannical ruler.

Jessie moved back to picturesque Montana Beach after a heartbreaking split with her ex. She's since thrown herself into her grandparent's inn, which has been struggling financially thanks to the town having seen better days. With few options available, Jessie considers accepting a developer's offer to buy Montana Manor, seeing it as a way to save her family's legacy, until she learns he wants to tear it down. When Mason offers to help Jessie launch a campaign to save Montana Manor, the two quickly find themselves relying more and more on each other.

A colleague of John's brings fresh danger to the team as they discover a lineage even older than Emma's.

In many of my books, we discuss the different tools that are in use by a narcissist who is being a nuisance to those around him. He uses threats, coercion, gas-lighting, manipulation, lying, cheating, triangulation and cognitive dissonance to prey on his victims.

Who said marriage had to be convenient? LA party planner Poppy Collins has kept her side business - planning divorce parties as the Divorce Diva - under wraps, but keeping her sister's company afloat is proving tougher by the day. When a new divorce party prospect gives Poppy the opportunity to save the day and boost her bottom line, she can't pass it up. But this time, she's about to get way more than she bargained for...

What's more important to a soldier- his love of his country, or his love of a woman? In the summer of 1990, Rachel Weber spent a week down on the Florida coast, soaking up the sun's rays while she waited for her life to begin. It was there that she met Dean Sherman, a handsome, muscular soldier with blue eyes. The two spent a week together full of champagne kisses that only ended when Operation Desert Storm forced Dean to choose between his duty and his love. He chose duty.

The older sister of Emma LaRue wasn't looking for love. In fact, the last thing Kaylee LaRue thought as she attended her sister's Caribbean wedding was that she would meet a man as confident as Owen Parker. The suave businessman oozed charm, and when that charm was directed at Kaylee, it gave her pause. She couldn't be sure if the man was actually interested in her or just interested in a good time. In reality, Owen Parker had never met anyone like Kaylee LaRue.

A frequent contributor to many popular media outlets including the NY Times, O Magazine, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, and Fast Company, Dr. Clark has made it abundantly clear that rethinking anxiety, as a tool we can use to our advantage, can help us manage it more effectively. Weaving together modern neuroscience, case studies, interviews, and personal anecdotes, Hack Your Anxiety demonstrates how anxiety can be reclaimed as a powerful energy source, bringing you growth, success, and peace.

Each year thousands of fathers just like you go into custody and/or child support proceedings in family court. When they know what to do, they can get through it successfully. When you don't, the consequences can be brutal. You can maneuver the system. Yes, it is possible. This easy to understand guide takes you through every step of the child support and custody process. Whether you are divorced or a single father or mother, you will benefit from this audiobook.

Sol the Wise Guy has stayed out of Hornytown for a hot minute. But when a sexy sheyd sweeps into his office saying she’s been framed for murder, well, sometimes a shmendrick’s gotta step up to the task. This silly, satirical, romp through the Devil’s corner of D.C. prompts the question of what we could might repair with a little old Chutzpah.