John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor

Author: Axel Madsen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-03-14

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0471009350

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On The Deal Maker: How William C. Durant Made General Motors: "A well-written biography."-New York Times On Stanwyck: The Life and Times of Barbara Stanwyck: "Madsen's admirably researched, insightful portrait of her aloof nature . . . reveals she was always torn between her wish to give of herself and her need to be in control."-Christian Science Monitor On Chanel: A Woman of Her Own: "Fascinating . . . . Takes the reader behind the coromandel veneers of Chanel's life."-New York Times Book Review "Carefully knits together the complex pattern of Chanel's complicated existence. It's not an easy task."-Toronto Globe and Mail On Gloria and Joe: "Axel Madsen finally gives the public a fascinating chronicle of the romance that could have ruined more than two careers."-Dallas Morning News On Cousteau: "Both critical and understanding. And it is exceptionally readable. Readers are well advised to take the plunge."-Chicago Tribune On Malraux: "Will stand as the best of more than a dozen books about Malraux in print."-Kansas City Star

Captivated
Captivated

Author: Jessica Rooker

Publisher: Jessica Rooker

Published: 2023-05-05

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1961101009

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"CAPTIVATED by Jessica Rooker is Fifty Shades of Gray meets Colleen Hoover’s It Starts With Us with twice the suspense and steamy tension, and will leave readers wanting more!"-BookTrib Amelia is the adventure he always wanted; Quinton is the freedom she always craved! Quinton Starks is the president and founder of Starks Industries located in Jacksonville, Florida. He’s a vain, self-absorbed, philandering playboy whose life is work, partying, and one-night stands. He treats women as sexual objects rather than equals. That is, until Quinton finds himself completely enthralled with someone other than himself. From the moment their eyes lock, he is hooked … a changed man … he has to have her! Only there's one small problem—she’s married! Amelia Johansson is the sweet and humble innkeeper of Amelia's Bed and Breakfast in Florida. She’s married to architect Eric Johansson. From the outside, Eric’s the doting husband whose love language is giving gifts. But not everything is as it seems. Once Quinton realizes Amelia isn't unattainable, he executes a plan to ensure their paths will cross again. Fate steps in and gives Quinton the opportunity he needs to make Amelia his. He decides to sweep her away on a platonic trip with his gang in tow. After the trip turns steamy, Amelia realizes she cannot return to her normal life. Quinton’s full service, fast-pace, and fun-loving lifestyle brings Amelia back to life—both mentally and physically. In rediscovering herself, she sees the real Quinton Starks. Told from Amelia and Quinton’s perspectives Captivated is a hot romance that captures what the heart desires in a new relationship fueled with lust and love! Will it be enough to last? Or will Amelia’s struggles with her own insecurities and anxiety outweigh Quinton’s desire to have her? Captivated is book one of the Captivated series. For the best reading experience, read Forever Captivated , book 2, to see how their story unfolds. This book is intended for mature audiences.

Lord Chesterfield's Letters
Lord Chesterfield's Letters

Author: Lord Chesterfield

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2008-09-11

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0199554846

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`My object is to have you fit to live; which, if you are not, I do not desire that you should live at all.' So wrote Lord Chesterfield in one of the most celebrated and controversial correspondences between a father and son. Chesterfield wrote almost daily to his natural son, Philip, from 1737 onwards, providing him with instruction in etiquette and the worldly arts. Praised in their day as a complete manual of education, and despised by Samuel Johnson for teaching `the morals of a whore and the manners of a dancing-master', these letters reflect the political craft of a leading statesman and the urbane wit of a man who associated with Pope, Addison, and Swift. The letters reveal Chesterfield's political cynicism and his belief that his country had `always been goverened by the only two or three people, out of two or three millions, totally incapable of governing', as well as his views on good breeding. Not originally intended for publication, this entertaining correspondence illuminates fascinating aspects of eighteenth-century life and manners. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Oil and Geopolitics in the Caspian Sea Region
Oil and Geopolitics in the Caspian Sea Region

Author: Bülent Aras

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 1999-12-30

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1573568287

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The opening of the Caspian Sea basin to Western investment following the breakup of the Soviet Union produced a major contest for access to the region's vast energy reserves on the part of powers as close as Russia, Turkey, and Iran, and as far away as Japan and the United States. Indeed, the struggle to exploit Caspian oil has been one of the most monumental geopolitical developments of the post-Cold War era as external powers vie for political, economic, and military influence in a region brimming not only with oil, but also with ethnic conflicts and historical animosities. The coming decade of rapidly increasing demand for energy will ensure the continued interest and engagement of external powers with often competing geopolitical agendas. Thus the geopolitical developments spawned by the opening of the Caspian Sea are likely to continue to far outweigh the actual impact of Caspian oil on world energy markets. This collection of essays by prominent scholars and international experts offers several important and often conflicting interpretations of the events unfolding along the shores of the world's oldest oil-producing region.

Making Of An Economic Superpower, The: Unlocking China's Secret Of Rapid Industrialization
Making Of An Economic Superpower, The: Unlocking China's Secret Of Rapid Industrialization

Author: Yi Wen

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2016-05-13

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9814733741

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The rise of China is no doubt one of the most important events in world economic history since the Industrial Revolution. Mainstream economics, especially the institutional theory of economic development based on a dichotomy of extractive vs. inclusive political institutions, is highly inadequate in explaining China's rise. This book argues that only a radical reinterpretation of the history of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the West (as incorrectly portrayed by the institutional theory) can fully explain China's growth miracle and why the determined rise of China is unstoppable despite its current 'backward' financial system and political institutions. Conversely, China's spectacular and rapid transformation from an impoverished agrarian society to a formidable industrial superpower sheds considerable light on the fundamental shortcomings of the institutional theory and mainstream 'blackboard' economic models, and provides more-accurate reevaluations of historical episodes such as Africa's enduring poverty trap despite radical political and economic reforms, Latin America's lost decades and frequent debt crises, 19th century Europe's great escape from the Malthusian trap, and the Industrial Revolution itself.

Growing Up Getty
Growing Up Getty

Author: James Reginato

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1982121009

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An enthralling and comprehensive look into the contemporary state of one of the wealthiest—and most misunderstood—family dynasties in the world, perfect for fans of Succession and House of Gucci. The Gettys are one of the wealthiest—and most misunderstood—family dynasties. Oil magnate J. Paul Getty, once the richest man in the world, is the patriarch of an extraordinary cast of sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. While some have been brought low by mental illness, drug addiction, and one of the most sensational kidnapping cases of the 20th century, many of Getty’s heirs have achieved great success. In addition to Mark Getty, a cofounder of Getty Images, and Anne G. Earhart, an award-winning environmentalist, others have made significant marks in a variety of fields, from music and viniculture to politics and LGBTQ rights. Now, across four continents, a new generation of lively, unique, and even outrageous Gettys is emerging—and not coasting on the dynasty’s still-immense wealth. August Getty designs extravagant gowns worn by Katy Perry, Cher, and other stars; his sibling, Nats—a fellow LGBTQ rights activist who announced his gender transition following his wedding to transgender icon Gigi Gorgeous—produces a line of exclusive streetwear. Their fascinating cousins include Balthazar, a multi-hyphenate actor-director-DJ-designer; and Isabel, a singer-songwriter and MBA candidate. A far-flung yet surprisingly close-knit group, the ascendant Gettys are bringing this iconic family onto the global stage in the 21st century. Through extensive research, including access to J. Paul Getty’s diaries and love letters, and fresh interviews with family members and friends, Growing Up Getty offers an enthralling and revealing look into the benefits and burdens of being part of today’s world of the ultra-wealthy.

Thoughts Are Things
Thoughts Are Things

Author: Bob Proctor

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-12-26

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0698154193

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Thoughts Are Things is a wonderful, motivational text from two acclaimed public speakers and accomplished authors—Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid. What mind-set determines whether or not a person will be successful? Do successful people think differently from those who never reach their potential? How can we change our thoughts so that the result of every thought—the offspring of thought—sets us up to win rather than lose? Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid, authorized by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, delve deeply into the science and psychology of thought, and how thinking is vitally important to a meaningful, successful life. In their interviews with neuroscientists, cardiologists, spiritual teachers, and business leaders, the authors show in Thoughts Are Things how we can think to live!