brief introduction:I don't want to take off my military uniform when I retire.I never expected to be a police officer and actually put on a police uniform.He was determined to take root in the border and stick to the country's gate, but was transferred back to his hometown.Fate is so wonderful, let's see Han Xin's wonderful life from olive green to navy blue!

A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo...

'Ten seconds, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one - fire! Down goes the firing switch. At first, nothing. Then from deep down there comes a low rumble, and it as if the world is spliting apart...'On 7th June 1917, nineteen massive mines exploded beneath Messines Ridge near Ypres. The largest man-made explosion in history up until that point shattered the landscape and smashed open the German lines. Ten thousand German soldiers died.Two of the mines...

In "How to Be a Hermit," Will Cuppy employs his signature blend of wit and satire to explore the art of solitude. Through a series of humorous essays and musings, Cuppy delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of hermit life, providing readers with a tongue-in-cheek guide to embracing isolation amidst the chaos of modern civilization. His literary style is characterized by a charmingly antiquated prose enriched with subtle irony and a disarming frankness, allowing the reader to ...

Phil and Annie have been friends and unpopular outcasts since high school. Now grown but stuck in the same small town, they're still tormented by pretty, perfect Kylie.But everything changes when Phil finds a small jade skull that allows him to possess Kylie's body and make her do whatever he wants. Even better, Kylie doesn't suspect she's being controlled and thinks that everything she's doing is her own choice. Whatever Phil does while inside her can change her mind permanently.

**“Garry Wills brings his signature brand of erudite, unorthodox thinking to his latest book of revelations. . . . A tour de force and a profound show of faith.” (**O, the Oprah Magazine)Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What The Qur'an Meant, coming fall 2017.In what are billed “culture wars,” people on the political right and the political left cite Jesus as endorsing their views. But in this *New York Times-*bes...

This is the classic great horse story written by a cowboy who trains a little black colt to become the most dependable horse. The experiences of a fascinating horse from his birth in the wild, through his capture by humans and his work in the rodeo and on the range, to his eventual old age.

This book helps children and parents take a fun look at solving serious subjects (for example, bullying, feeling stressed, and feeling hurt). It offers practical, powerful, simple, yet fun solutions to all these troubles. Emotional Poo is a character that she creates to represent the mean things that people say to us. She then invites her readers to treat other peoples mean comments as they were pieces of poo. What would you do if someone tried to give you a piece of poo? The book uses chi...

A survey of life on earth, in all its variety and pagentry, by a very annoyed humorist.From early man, the Neanderthal, Cro-Magnon, to irascible observations on mankind and the animal kingdom today (including “Birds I Could Do Without”), Will Cuppy, a perennially perturbed hermit, is your guide in these are very funny essays.For eight years, from 1921 to 1929, Will Cuppy lived alone on Jones Island, off Long Island’s South Shore. From that outpost, he gaine...

In nineteenth-century London, Cyrus Barker and his associate Thomas Llewelyn are renowned private enquiry agents, successfully employed by the highest levels of Her Majesty's government as well as private citizens. Their success, however, has led to their acquiring a powerful group of enemies, many of whom are determined to have their revenge.At least one of those enemies is responsible for a bombing of their offices that puts Cyrus Barker into the hospital and endangers Thomas Lle...

Brought to you by PenguinThe Instant Sunday Times BestsellerThe Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerThe Instand #1 Audible BestsellerNARRATED BY WILL SMITH.One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells th...

Essential lessons in hospitality for every business, from the former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park.Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling New York City two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world.How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation? Radical reinvention, a true partnership ...