The Leader Within You
Master 9 Powers To Be The Leader You Always Wanted To Be
By Robert J. Danzig
with Howard Kaplan
192 pages - ISBN 0-8119-0867-4 Cloth - Retail US$ 21.95
Robert J. Danzig, the 20-year head of the Hearst Newspaper Group and guiding hand for the Hearst Management Center, presents a practical recipe for success built on fundamentals inherent in all of us.
Through 34 inspiring portraits of inspiration, perseverance, innovation, passion, character, charisma, quality, energy, and enthusiasm, he explores what he calls the "9 Powers of Leadership."
From Ted Turner and Beverly Sills to everyday leaders like blind school teacher Richard Ruffalo, these examples help readers discover and strengthen their own leadership potential.
Irish Heroes & Heroines of America
150 True Stories of Irish-American Heroism
By John Bartimole; Illustrated by Bill Hopper
320 pages - ISBN 0-8119-0868-2 Paper - Retail US$ 14.95
From John F. Kennedy and Lucille Ball to Babe Ruth, John Wayne, Henry Ford, and Jimmy Breslin, this collection highlights 150 Irish-American figures across war, medicine, science, education, arts, athletics, business, and leadership.
These short biographies and vivid illustrations present inspiring stories from colonial times to the present as part of Lifetime Books' American Heroes and Heroines series.
African-American Heroes & Heroines
150 True Stories of African-American Heroism
Written and Illustrated by Kathryn I. Bel Monte
320 pages - ISBN 0-8119-0869-0 Paper - Retail US$ 14.95
This title spotlights 150 figures in African-American history, from well-known names like Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, and Michael Jordan to lesser-known heroes including Dr. Russell Anderson and Judge Constance Baker Motler.
It emphasizes that heroism is defined not by fame alone, but by perseverance, courage, moral determination, and love.
"Despite the persistent racism in our culture and the overwhelming odds stacked against many African-Americans, heroes are plentiful... they represent stories of the greatest human virtues: perseverance, courage, moral determination, and even love." - Timothy Shriver, President & CEO of Special Olympics International
