Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

Finally in paperback: the New York Times bestseller by the acclaimed bestselling author of Start With Why and Together is Better. Now with an expanded chapter and appendix on leading millennials based on Simon Sinek's viral video 'Millenials in the workplace' (150+ million views).Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work feels trusted and valued during the day then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy idealized notion. Today in many successful organizations great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things. In his work with organizations around the world Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams no matter what incentives are offered are doomed to infighting fragmentation and failure. Why?The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. 'Officers eat last' he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care. Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism paranoia and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a 'Circle of Safety' that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business from government to investment banking.

 

Classic Tales from India: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and Other Stories

Eight beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons Shares classic tales from India including stories drawn from the Mahabharata the Ramayana and the Puranas translated by the authors Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon With this full-color illustrated collection of classic tales from India you will learn about the playful loyal strong loving and wise gods goddesses and heroes of India. You will discover how the deity Ganesh the remover of obstacles got his elephant head how the goddess Parvati won the heart of the great god Shiva and how the goddess Ganga came to Earth from Heaven in the form of the holy Ganges River. You will discover how Krishnas childhood as superhero and mischievous boy prepared him to fulfill his destiny as an avatar of the god Vishnu. In two tales drawn from the Ramayana you will learn about prince Ram and his victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana and how the monkey-god Hanuman moved a medicine mountain to save Rams brother. In two stories from the famous epic the Mahabharata you will discover how Karna became the greatest archer in the world to help good triumph over evil and how Arjuna compassionately fought his own cousins to bring peace to the kingdom of Hastinapur. The glowing illustrations executed in transparent watercolors and tempera paints are done in a centuries-old method traditional to India. Richly detailed they bring to life the colorful cast of characters--humans gods and demons alike--and allow the reader to become immersed in the mystical world of ancient India.

 

Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent

Corita Kent (19181986) lived a remarkable life as an artist educator nun and activist. Unapologetically holding true to herself and her beliefs Corita spread a powerful message of love hope and justice with her work as it evolved from figurative and religious art to serigraphs incorporating the sacred and the ordinary to a sparser more introspective style. This timely story will draw readers into the life of a singular woman whose work and commitment invite us all to seek joy in the everyday to observe the world with open eyes and to question and see beyond the existing frameworks of society. Thoughtfully written by Matthew Burgess and vibrantly illustrated by Kara Kramer this beautiful biography made in close collaboration with the Corita Art Center includes reproductions of Coritas works a chronology and author and illustrator notes.

 

Lost Gospels & Hidden Codes: New Concepts of Scripture (Religion And Modern Culture)

Explores the claims of various controversial writings including 'The Da Vinci Code' and the Lost Gospels and drawing upon scientific research presents documented conclusions.

 

Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader

A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book ofthe Year 'An embarrassment of riches.' The New York Times In these pages some of today's most wonderful culture-makerswriters artists scientists entrepreneurs and philosophersreflect on the joys of reading how books broaden and deepen human experience and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters from Jane Goodall Neil Gaiman Jerome Bruner Shonda Rhimes Ursula K. Le Guin Yo-Yo Ma Judy Blume Lena Dunham Elizabeth Gilbert and Jacqueline Woodson as well as a ninety-eight-year-old Holocaust survivor a pioneering oceanographer and Italy's first woman in space. Some of the illustrators cartoonists and graphic designers involved are Marianne Dubuc Sean Qualls Oliver Jeffers Maira Kalman Mo Willems Isabelle Arsenault Chris Ware Liniers Shaun Tan Tomi Ungerer and Art Spiegelman. This project is woven entirely of goodwill generosity of spirit and a shared love of books. Everyone involved has donated their time and all profits will go to the New York Public Library systems. This stunning 272-page hardcover volume features a lay-flat binding to allow for greater ease of reading.

 

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

The inspiring life-changing bestseller by the author of LEADERS EAT LAST and TOGETHER IS BETTER.In 2009 Simon Sinek started a movement to help people become more inspired at work and in turn inspire their colleagues and customers. Since then millions have been touched by the power of his ideas including more than 28 million whove watched his TED Talk based on START WITH WHY -- the third most popular TED video of all time. Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative more influential and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr. Steve Jobs and the Wright Brothers had little in common but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product service movement or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think act and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built movements can be led and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

 

Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter

A children�s biography of the beloved Impressionist illustrated with the artist�s own works. Though remembered for her signature pieces of loving moments captured between a mother and child Mary Cassatt was anything but conventional. This book chronologically portrays her lifelong artistic journey from her days as a child living abroad to her earned success as the only female American member of the French Impressionists. Her biography shows how one girl�s lifelong dream to become an artist came true due to an independent spirit determination and commitment to her craft. Cassatt�s own paintings 19 of which are included here demonstrate her various techniques and show how she developed a unique style combining admiration for the old masters with inspiration from the Impressionists.

 

The Complete Grimoire: Magickal Practices and Spells for Awakening Your Inner Witch

The Complete Grimoire is a magickal beginners guide to witchcraft practices and knowledge written by Lidia Pradas the creator of the beloved Instagram handle Wiccan Tips. A grimoire is a witchs handbook filled with all the magickal information rituals and practices that a witch uses during their lifetimea key tool of their craft. Elegantly designed featuring a gold foilembossed cover and beautiful illustrations and written in Wiccan Tips trademark concise and practical style The Complete Grimoire presents the key pillars of witchcraft including:Procuring the proper tools and setting up an altarHarnessing your spells and magickSabbats and the Wheel of the YearHow to safely work with deities and spiritsYoull also learn fundamental spells and rituals such as casting a circle creating a sigil and making moon water. Lidia is a reassuring and trusted guide on your witchcraft journey addressing key questions and debunking common misconceptions. The Complete Grimoire is an informative accurate resource the newly initiated and experienced witch alike can use in their daily craft.

 

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths (New York Review Children's Collection)

The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends telling stories of Odin the All-father Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race and Ragnarokk the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi the god of poetry and the famous Valkyrie maidens among other gods goddesses heroes and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.

 

Molly by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams America's First Female Firefighter

This legendary tale introduces young readers to Molly Williams an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11 who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. One winter day in 1818 when many of the firefighting volunteers are sick with influenza and a small wooden house is ablaze Molly jumps into action and helps stop the blaze proudly earning the nickname Volunteer Number 11. Relying on historic records and pictures and working closely with firefighting experts Dianne Ochiltree and artist Kathleen Kemly not only bring this spunky and little-known heroine to life but also show how fires were fought in early America.