Everyone comes from somewhere: How They Made It is a savvy insider's tale that traces the career trajectories of a cross section of top selling recording artists, puncturing the mythologies of the music business to reveal the truths within. Hard work and persistence are the common themes, dispelling the notion of "overnight success." Artists covered include Jim Brickman, Green Day, Norah Jones, Maroon5, John Mayer, Alanis Morissette, OutKast, Rufus Wainright and Lee Ann Womack. * Author is well-known writer for Music Connection magazine, the best source for music business news published from Los Angeles.

Immigrants have been coming to America since the beginning of the seventeenth century in pursuit of their dreams and a better life. Unfortunately in recent years, these very people who have been helping to shape the American Dream for centuries have become targets of abuse. Fiona Citkin, who immigrated to America from Ukraine, examines the individual experiences of eighteen immigrant women from around the world and from all walks of life who today serve as models of success. In sharing their unique and complex stories, Citkin demonstrates how these women succeeded in America under exceptionally difficult circumstances through drive, grit, intelligence, compassion, and leadership skills. Citkin also captures their collective wisdom and explores the values that drove them to action and success, and presents specific advice that will inspire other success seekers to follow in their footsteps. How They Made It in America shares the authentic stories of prominent multicultural female immigrants who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve success in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Do you dream of achieving financial freedom and living life on your terms? Then it's time to discover "The Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires: How They Did It and How You Can Too." In this guide, we'll introduce you to the world of self-made millionaires - individuals who have achieved wealth and success through their own hard work and determination. You'll learn about their mindsets, habits, and decision-making techniques that have helped them reach their financial goals. We'll start by defining what a self-made millionaire is and how they differ from other wealthy individuals. From there, we'll dive into the strategies and tactics that successful self-made millionaires have used to build their wealth, from entrepreneurship and investing to real estate and more. By studying the lives and strategies of self-made millionaires, you'll gain valuable insights into how wealth is built and how you can apply those same principles to your own life. You'll learn how to set goals, develop a winning mindset, and make smart financial decisions that will help you achieve your dreams. Whether you're just starting out on your financial journey or you're looking to take your wealth-building to the next level, "The Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires" is the ultimate guide to achieving financial success. So why wait? Order now and start building your own path to financial freedom today.

In 'The Corner House Girls' Odd Find. Where they made it, and What the Strange Discovery led to' by Grace Brooks Hill, readers are taken on a captivating adventure filled with mystery and intrigue. The book, set in a quaint small town, follows a group of young girls who stumble upon a mysterious object that sets off a chain of unexpected events. Hill's writing style is engaging and descriptive, drawing readers in with vivid imagery and well-developed characters. The literary context of the book reflects the innocence and curiosity of youth, while also delving into themes of friendship and teamwork. The author's attention to detail and knack for storytelling make this a compelling read for both young and adult audiences. Grace Brooks Hill's experience as a children's author shines through in this delightful tale of discovery and friendship. Her background in education and passion for inspiring young minds are evident in her ability to craft an engaging and meaningful story that will resonate with readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Corner House Girls' Odd Find' to anyone looking for a heartwarming and intriguing read that will leave you eager for more.

In the war of the wolves and the sheep, what if the sheep started winning? Are human wolves a keystone species of the human race? If they were hunted to extinction, leaving no one to winnow the mediocre mob, what would happen to humanity? The narrator in the movie Idiocracy was on point when he said, "Evolution does not necessarily reward intelligence. With no natural predators to thin the herd, it began to simply reward those who reproduced the most, and left the intelligent to become an endangered species." The same is true of strength. Without the strong, the weak will reproduce more and more and eventually there will only be weakness, mediocrity, an inability – an impossibility – to achieve anything great and glorious. The strangest war is being fought. It's a war to destroy human intelligence and human strength. This war says that wolves must be exterminated or made into non-wolves, by taming them. And then they can become … pets. You know, just like dogs. You put a collar on them. You put a leash on them. You take them for walks. You tickle their tummy. You make them perform tricks. You make them roll over and play dead. They are wholly dependent on you. They have separation anxiety when you're not there. They have to make the intelligent stupid. They have to make the strong weak. But they don't know what they're doing. The task is not to tame wolves. It's to make them smarter and stronger. It's to sublimate them. Without the wolves, there is only decadence and degeneration. Without the wolves to control mediocrity, mediocrity grows exponentially. Why did the Roman Empire fall? It was because all the Roman wolves had gone. Only mediocrities were left. They could do nothing to hold back the barbarian tide. Civilizations always end when the wolves vanish. New cultures begin when new wolves start a new lupine era, full of strength and vigor. Are you a lone wolf? Are you one of the wolf pack? Or are you part of the gang trying to tame all wolves? Do you want to see the empire fall? When it no longer has any strength left, when mediocrities are in charge of everything, then the end is certain. As Wilfred Owen said, "What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? … Was it for this the clay grew tall?"

The early Church faced its share of villains—persecutors like Nero and Julian, heretics like Marcion and Arius. And what good were they? Plenty, say the Church Fathers. The threat of persecution made Christians strong and bold. As noted author Mike Aquilina demonstrates in Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians, the menace of heresy made Christians smarter — and deepened their knowledge of the divine mysteries. The villains of the ancient world proved the mettle of heroes like Peter and Paul, Irenaeus and Athanasius. Treachery and adversity inspired the Fathers’ clearest teaching, most entertaining invective, and more than a few memorable jokes. The time of villains—and heroes—is hardly over. Through Villains of the Early Church, you’ll learn how you can keep your good humor through trials and opposition, and all the while grow sharper in doctrine and warmer in devotion.