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Phil Knight, o homem por trás da Nike, sempre foi uma figura envolta em mistério. Agora, neste livro franco e surpreendente, ele conta sua história. Com 50 dólares emprestados pelo pai, ele abriu em 1963 uma empresa com uma missão simples: importar do Japão tênis de alta qualidade e baixo custo. Mas o caminho até tornar a Nike uma das marcas mais emblemáticas, inovadoras e rentáveis do mundo não foi fácil, e Knight fala em detalhes dos riscos que enfrentou, dos concorrentes implacáveis e de seus muitos triunfos e golpes de sorte.

Whether you’re freshly of-age or you’ve been at this adulting gig for a while and haven’t quite gotten the hang of it, this collection of practical, no-nonsense advice from New York Times bestselling “anti-guru” Sarah Knight will help you achieve your ideal grown-up form—and reap the rewards. Putting her sweary, hilarious twist on classic parental decrees like “Stop whining” and “Go clean up that mess!,” Sarah teaches you essential life skills—like effectively communicating your needs and taking accountability for your actions.

Als junger, abenteuerlustiger Business-School-Absolvent auf der Suche nach einer Herausforderung lieh Phil Knight sich von seinem Vater 50 Dollar und gründete eine Firma mit einer klaren Mission: qualitativ hochwertige, aber preiswerte Laufschuhe aus Japan importieren. In jenem ersten Jahr, 1963, verkaufte Knight Laufschuhe aus dem Kofferraum seines Plymouth Valiant heraus und erzielte einen Umsatz von 8000 Dollar. Heute liegen die Jahresumsätze von Nike bei über 30 Milliarden Dollar. In unserem Zeitalter der Start-ups hat sich Knights Firma Nike als Maßstab aller Dinge etabliert und sein "Swoosh" ist längst mehr als nur ein Logo.

In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.

Finding a mysterious novel at her bedside plunges documentary filmmaker Catherine Ravenscroft into a living nightmare. Though ostensibly fiction, The Perfect Stranger recreates in vivid, unmistakable detail the terrible day she became hostage to a dark secret, a secret that only one other person knew - and that person is dead.

Jericho St. James hates my family. Powerful, wealthy beyond belief, he’s the most dangerous man I know. And I belong to him. He’s taken me from my home. He’ll make me his wife.

Ever find yourself stuck at the office-or even just glued to the couch - when you really want to get out (for once), get to the gym (at last), and get started on that "someday" project you're always putting off? It's time to get your sh*t together. With his audiobook organize the f--ks you want and need to give, and cut through the bullsh*t cycle of self-sabotage to get happy and stay that way.

I didn’t know Raphael Amado when he turned up on our doorstep demanding restitution for an old debt. My grandfather knew him well, though, and he quickly conceded. That restitution? Me. Six months later, Raphael came to claim me. He took me from my home, taking me to his Tuscan estate, where from the crumbling chapel to the destroyed vineyard to that dark cellar, the past stalked him like a shadow. Even the walls held secrets here, and I’d need to uncover them all to survive.

I live in a world where secrecy reigns—a society rooted in power, wealth, and long-held dynasties, where men are kings, and women are pawns. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of escaping the shackles of my expectations, but it can only ever be a dream. I made a fatal mistake, and those shackles became a cage. Now, I’m trapped in a war with a man who controls my every move. He’s my brother’s best friend. My enemy, my tormentor, and my solace. His words have the power to wound me. His touch just might break me.

I was born with noble blood in my veins. Heir to a powerful dynasty. Wealth. Power. Aristocracy. Temptations too dangerous to resist. Until someone tried to steal it all. Scarred and broken, I emerged from the flames. Now I’ve returned to take what’s mine.

Flower deliveryman and aspiring novelist Matthew Darcy never expected to become the object of anyone's affection, let alone attract the attention of someone like billionaire Calvin Croft. In fact, two men couldn't live more different lives than Matt and Cal. But romance has a magical way of making opposites attract.

Pretty much every parent has been reactive at some point. Reactive parenting encompasses the negative behaviors that stem from frustration, like yelling, threatening, screaming, and over-rewarding or bribing. It's difficult not to snap when you're overworked, overtired, and faced with a child experiencing extremely high emotions. That's where this book comes in. Break Free from Reactive Parenting offers up a new approach toward self-regulation and child expression, focusing on the family as a whole to create a calmer, more equitable home environment.

As a wolf, my hate towards Hunters was born from fire and blood. I know all too well the brush of death others only speak of in hushed whispers. It marked me and every day since I have fought to prove myself. To be the strongest, the best wolf in the Red Mountain Pack. To live up to my family name. Until one night, one trap, one chance encounter changes all that. Thrown into the middle of an ancient war I have no choice but to fight for those I love but war takes casualties, including people's souls. If friends can become enemies… what can enemies become?

Jason Drake's life ended when a drunk driver killed his family and ruined his dream of playing pro football. Ten years later, death finally claimed him. When a goddess offered him a second chance, he took it without hesitation, finding himself restored to his prime in a fantasy world. As her Champion, trading an easier start for an Achievement system that promises greater growth seemed the obvious choice. But Falerith is a brutal world filled with danger and magic.

Are you expecting a baby or planning to be soon and unsure of how to navigate your journey toward birth and motherhood? Are you overwhelmed by all the decisions you will have to make, and want to learn how to make important decisions that will come up during pregnancy and birth?

The Bonds of Stone continues the Seven Isles' epic fantasy adventure, filled with vibrant characters, lush locales, and a story you've never seen before. Dive into the Seven Isles, and find yourself lost in a world as fun as it is ferocious.

Lyra's life hasn't been all sunshine and roses. She knows what it means to be alone after losing her parents at a young age. Witnessing the devastation her mother experienced after losing her bonded Alphas made one thing clear to Lyra: scent matching isn't for her. No archaic rules or fluke of biology is going to tell her who to love. Not now and not ever. Friendship, compatibility, and hard work are the best ways to find people to spend your life with. But all of it means nothing when her pack meets their scent-matched Omega.

Kage has been obsessed with the dark folk singer for as long as he can remember, and after a chance encounter, he vows to make her his. However, loving Fallon is no easy feat. She breaks hearts, refusing to claim them, and when her past comes into the light, the reason why is obvious. Can Fallon and Kage survive the ghosts that haunt her?

I broke her heart, yet she remains the only woman I have ever loved. Knowing she would never forgive my betrayal, I moved on and became the ruthless and successful billionaire lawyer that everyone dreads to face across the courtroom, but I never forgot my sweet Cherry Blossom. When the woman I never stopped loving is thrust back into my life, all the feelings I buried so deep rush to the surface, and I know I will stop at nothing to have her look at me like she did when we were young and in love.

As Pen experiences the sharp shock of adulthood, she uncovers the truth about her own family and comes to rely on herself for the first time in her life. A rich and rewarding novel of campus life, of sexual awakening, and ultimately, of the many ways women can become mothers in this world, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus asks to what extent we need to look back in order to move forward.