Maria Sharapova

This book brings the voices of the people of Belarus to life, sharing first-hand accounts of what happened during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Svetlana Alexievich interviewed hundreds of individuals affected by the meltdown, including firefighters, disaster-cleanup technicians, and innocent citizens. In this monologue-style book, readers gain an inside view into the minds of those who lived through the fear, anger, and uncertainty caused by the worst nuclear reactor accident in history. No spin, no accusations, and no summary judgment- just raw and powerful accounts of the pain and aftermath of the tragedy.

#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller The team behind How Google Works returns with management lessons from legendary coach and business executive, Bill Campbell, whose mentoring of some of our most successful modern entrepreneurs has helped create well over a trillion dollars in market value. Bill Campbell played an instrumental role in the growth of several prominent companies, such as Google, Apple, and Intuit, fostering deep relationships with Silicon Valley visionaries, including Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Eric Schmidt. In addition, this business genius mentored dozens of other important leaders on both coasts, from entrepreneurs to venture capitalists to educators to football players, leaving behind a legacy of growing companies, successful people, respect, friendship, and love after his death in 2016. Leaders at Google for over a decade, Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle experienced firsthand how the man fondly known as Coach Bill built trusting relationships, fostered personal growth--even in those at the pinnacle of their careers--inspired courage, and identified and resolved simmering tensions that inevitably arise in fast-moving environments. To honor their mentor and inspire and teach future generations, they have codified his wisdom in this essential guide. Based on interviews with over eighty people who knew and loved Bill Campbell, Trillion Dollar Coach explains the Coach's principles and illustrates them with stories from the many great people and companies with which he worked. The result is a blueprint for forward-thinking business leaders and managers that will help them create higher performing and faster moving cultures, teams, and companies.

La sencilla y sorprendente verdad que hay detrás del éxito. ¿Alguna vez has pensado que ojalá pudieras dividirte para poder llegar a solucionar todos aquellos asuntos de tu vida que te apremian? Pues tienes que saber que no sería una buena idea. Vivimos en un aluvión diario de correos electrónicos, textos, tweets, mensajes y reuniones que demandan nuestra atención y nos estresan a diario. ¿Y a qué nos lleva todo esto? A resultados mediocres, incumplimiento de plazos, menos dinero y más preocupaciones. ¿Quieres ser más productivo en tu trabajo? ¿Quieres mejorar tu estilo de vida y tu economía? ¿Quieres estar satisfecho con tus rutinas y tener más tiempo para ti? ¿Quieres disfrutar de tu familia y tus amigos? En Lo único Gary Keller y Jay Papasan te muestran que el proceso es bastante sencillo.

Meet the legendary dealmaker, Hollywood producer, and friend of politicians and stars - Jerry Weintraub, in "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead". From his first triumph with Elvis Presley to his successful movies with Robert Altman, Steven Soderbergh, and the Ocean's series - Weintraub's career spanned many fields. But his tale is more than just showbiz: from the halls of Hollywood to the White House, Moscow, and Beijing, he advised and befriended the powerful, including George Clooney, Bruce Willis, and several Presidents. Weintraub's quintessentially American journey is packed with wit, wisdom, and improvisation, making it a must-read for everyone.

Discover a captivating true story of a storyteller who believes he's lost everything when he loses his voice. But an encounter with his old teacher shows him that he's been given a great gift. Follow his journey through tales of beggars, kings, monks, tigers, and treasures to uncover the secret of happiness.