The gangs weren't made up of hardened men. They were made up of boys. Some were tough; some weren't. Some would become dangerous; others would vanish. At the time, no one knew the outcome-we were just trying to survive homes that felt worse than the street. We were just living the moment. We couldn't see the future.Scott Anthony tried to pretend that his past didn't exist. The violence, death, drugs, alcohol-all were pieces of a reality locked away.

Soil. Sun. Defiance. Desire.In the 1990s, American interest in Cuban cigars had reached historic levels—and Scott Anthony was in the middle of it. The head of an underground Cuban cigar empire, Scott was born into a world of scarce resources and few role models, where joining a street gang was easy and staying out of prison was hard.Scott’s story is one of risk and reward, shadowy deals and sunlit beaches, meticulous craftsmanship and brazen criminality. In Smoke, Scott sha...

Discover how to transform your body, mind, and spirit with 'Intermittent Fasting Unleashed: The Mind-Body-Spirit Detox Program'. This captivating book is a holistic journey that examines the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. Read this book to gain a comprehensive understanding of intermittent fasting protocols, develop mindfulness practices, explore spiritual practices, and follow a 14-day detox program. With this book, you can achieve a renewed perspective on health and we...

Soil. Sun. Defiance. Desire.In the 1990s, American interest in Cuban cigars had reached historic levels—and Scott Anthony was in the middle of it. The head of an underground Cuban cigar empire, Scott was born into a world of scarce resources and few role models, where joining a street gang was easy and staying out of prison was hard.Scott’s story is one of risk and reward, shadowy deals and sunlit beaches, meticulous craftsmanship and brazen crimin...

My poetry are pieces of time that are captured like a snapshot. My intention is to share with a reader the insight of a different mind, heart, and soul. Those Reflections, Illuminations, and Perceptions connect with my deep feelings, inner thoughts, and utmost emotions to give a unique voice unheard of a place in poetry. The end result is a new beginning to an artistic stylish twist, my book called "R.I.P. Poetry Collection". I love words and I hope you do too. Also, I have included some o...

Howies Dad laments giving his son everything he wanted, and he regrets not teaching him the responsibility of earning money for himself. He hopes the summer job at the Water Company is just the thing Howie will need to make him realize what hard work is all about and how necessary it is to learn responsibility.Howie is challenged by Joe, a fiery, impish, and likable young boy. Joe becomes Howies arch enemy and nemesis when he knocks Howie off his intellectual high horse. He is also...

There's only one thing standing in the way of your ideal career: You.This book is for you if you want to do meaningful work that pays well. If you want tomake a big career change without going back to school or taking a step down. If you've often wondered if there could be more out there for you. Spoiler alert: there is!Career coach, podcast host, and CEO Scott Anthony Barlow shows you that it really is possible to find your way to a career that feeds you and fulfill...

There’s only one thing standing in the way of your ideal career: You.This book is for you if you want to do meaningful work that pays well. If you want tomake a big career change without going back to school or taking a step down. If you’ve often wondered if there could be more out there for you. Spoiler alert: there is!Career coach, podcast host, and CEO Scott Anthony Barlow shows you that it really is possible to find your way to a career that feeds you and fulfil...

Scott’s heart is all over these pages. He masterfully uses the art of story to inspire his readers to see the hope beyond their pain, provision beyond their inadequacy, and love even in their darkest hours. Everyone has a story and this book will leave you wanting to share yours.—Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor,Connexus Church and author of Didn’t See It ComingWe all love a good story. We love listening to stories. We love telling stories. Stories engage our imaginati...

There is another dimension, another realm closely connected with our own physical realm that has great investment in the success and demises of us. In this realm there are those fighting for us and against us Deathgate establishes that in this constant battle of good verses evil there are divinely appointed gateways that dramatically alter the direction of the person or people they are intended for. Gateways are ordained transitional passageways created by God. They are a supernatural conn...

In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and field work with companies like Procter & Gamble to demystify innovation. Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation and illuminates its vital role in organizational success and personal growth. Anthony also provides a powerful 28-day program for mastering innovation’s key steps: finding insight, generating ideas, building businesses, and strengthening...

A kaleidoscopic look at how eleven disruptive innovations—including the iPhone, the transistor, disposable diapers, and Julia Child's The Art of French Cooking—reshaped industries and societies, propelling humanity toward new frontiers.From gunpowder to generative AI, the forces of disruption are repeatedly rewriting the rules of business, society, and human possibility. But what drives these revolutionary changes?In Epic Disruptions, inno...