Against the background of the history of Cuba-U.S. interconnectedness and in light of Obama's ini-tiative and Trump's election, Arnold August deals with the relationship between the two countries, delving into past and current U.S. aggression against Cuba's artistic field, ideology and politics. Based on twenty years of fieldwork in and investigation of Cuba, this book provides a unique perspective on the island's diverse approaches to the cultural war being waged by the U.S. and illustrates the heterogeneous nature of Cuban society.
n Don't F**k It Up: How Founders and Their Successors Can Avoid the ClichEs That Inhibit Growth, author and six-time second CEO Les Trachtman offers his expertise on the most effective ways to successfully hand off your company to a worthy successor. He also has advice for those who are inheriting a business and want to take it to the next level, as well as for boards who are dealing with these leadership transitions.
Andrea Jarrell is the author of I'm the One Who Got Away. As featured in the New York Times "Modern Love" column * a Redbook Magazine must-read * Rumpus, Hello Giggles, Bustle, and Southern Living magazine Fall book pick- Fugitives from a man as alluring as he is violent, Andrea Jarrell and her mother develop a powerful, unusual bond. Once grown, Jarrell thinks she's put that chapter of her life behind her--until a woman she knows is murdered, and she suddenly sees that it's her mother's choices she's been trying to escape all along.
Written with Braverman's long-time friend, distinguished journalist Gordon F. Sander, The Comeback Coach tells the story of Braverman's remarkable dual career as a multi-sport athletic coach and special education teacher.
Eleven-year-old Luke longs for an adventure to escape being sick in the hospital. As a medieval princess and her dragon come to life from his jigsaw puzzle, he doesn’t know what to believe. When she grants him and his little brother, Peter, a wish in exchange for help, they can’t afford to say no. (Ages 8-12)
