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Books with author Earvin "Magic" Johnson

  • 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business

    Earvin "Magic" Johnson

    Paperback (Currency, Dec. 29, 2009)
    As a young man, Earvin “Magic” Johnson admired his father and other small-town entrepreneurs who created jobs and served as leaders in his Midwestern community. He worked for them, watched them, and his interest in building communities through economic development grew even while his basketball career flourished. His fame as an NBA star gave him access to some of the most successful business leaders in the country. It was Earvin’s own entrepreneurial spirit that inspired them to serve as his mentors.Earvin made the transition from great athlete to greater entrepreneur through hard work and by avidly pursuing opportunities. He recognized that densely populated urban communities were ripe for commercial and residential development. He partnered with major brands like Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, and T.G.I. Friday’s to lead a major economic push in these communities. The success of his businesses proved that ethnically diverse urban residents would welcome and support major brands if given the opportunity. Earvin continues to be a leader of urban economic development that provides jobs, goods, and a new spirit of community.32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business will inspire and enlighten readers who wish to make a similar impact with their careers and business endeavors.
  • 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business

    Earvin "Magic" Johnson

    eBook (Currency, Nov. 18, 2008)
    As a young man, Earvin “Magic” Johnson admired his father and other small-town entrepreneurs who created jobs and served as leaders in his Midwestern community. He worked for them, watched them, and his interest in building communities through economic development grew even while his basketball career flourished. His fame as an NBA star gave him access to some of the most successful business leaders in the country. It was Earvin’s own entrepreneurial spirit that inspired them to serve as his mentors.Earvin made the transition from great athlete to greater entrepreneur through hard work and by avidly pursuing opportunities. He recognized that densely populated urban communities were ripe for commercial and residential development. He partnered with major brands like Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, and T.G.I. Friday’s to lead a major economic push in these communities. The success of his businesses proved that ethnically diverse urban residents would welcome and support major brands if given the opportunity. Earvin continues to be a leader of urban economic development that provides jobs, goods, and a new spirit of community.32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business will inspire and enlighten readers who wish to make a similar impact with their careers and business endeavors.
  • 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business

    Earvin Magic Johnson

    Hardcover (Crown Business, Nov. 18, 2008)
    As a young man, Earvin “Magic” Johnson admired his father and other small-town entrepreneurs who created jobs and served as leaders in his Midwestern community. He worked for them, watched them, and his interest in building communities through economic development grew even while his basketball career flourished. His fame as an NBA star gave him access to some of the most successful business leaders in the country. It was Earvin’s own entrepreneurial spirit that inspired them to serve as his mentors.Earvin made the transition from great athlete to greater entrepreneur through hard work and by avidly pursuing opportunities. He recognized that densely populated urban communities were ripe for commercial and residential development. He partnered with major brands like Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, and T.G.I. Friday’s to lead a major economic push in these communities. The success of his businesses proved that ethnically diverse urban residents would welcome and support major brands if given the opportunity. Earvin continues to be a leader of urban economic development that provides jobs, goods, and a new spirit of community.32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business will inspire and enlighten readers who wish to make a similar impact with their careers and business endeavors.
  • 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business

    Earvin Magic Johnson

    Hardcover (Crown Business, Nov. 18, 2008)
    As a young man, Earvin “Magic” Johnson admired his father and other small-town entrepreneurs who created jobs and served as leaders in his Midwestern community. He worked for them, watched them, and his interest in building communities through economic development grew even while his basketball career flourished. His fame as an NBA star gave him access to some of the most successful business leaders in the country. It was Earvin’s own entrepreneurial spirit that inspired them to serve as his mentors.Earvin made the transition from great athlete to greater entrepreneur through hard work and by avidly pursuing opportunities. He recognized that densely populated urban communities were ripe for commercial and residential development. He partnered with major brands like Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, and T.G.I. Friday’s to lead a major economic push in these communities. The success of his businesses proved that ethnically diverse urban residents would welcome and support major brands if given the opportunity. Earvin continues to be a leader of urban economic development that provides jobs, goods, and a new spirit of community.32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business will inspire and enlighten readers who wish to make a similar impact with their careers and business endeavors.
  • Where's Jess: For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die

    Marvin Johnson

    Paperback (Centering Corporation, June 1, 1982)
    Illustrated by Paris Sieff, age 8. Simple and easy for children to understand. For siblings who had baby at home. Ages 3-6.
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  • 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business

    Earvin "Magic" Johnson

    Audio CD (Books On Tape, March 15, 2008)
    8 CDs / 9 hours 21 minutes - Unabridged Library Edition
  • What You Can Do To Avoid Aids

    Earvin Magic Johnson

    Paperback (Times Book., April 8, 1992)
    Magic Johnson gives a clear, honest, and exact message about the HIV virus and offers advice on how to deal with and avoid AIDS.
  • What You Can Do Avoid Aids/spa

    Earvin Magic Johnson

    Paperback (Three Rivers Press, Sept. 29, 1992)
    A clear, authoritative, Spanish-language guide to avoiding the HIV virus and AIDS describes how the virus is transferred and how to avoid getting it. Original.
  • What You Can Do to Avoid Aids

    Earvin Magic Johnson

    Audio Cassette (Random House Audio, April 13, 1992)
    Magic Johnson reaches out to teenagers and their parents, in and comprehensive exploration of AIDS and its prevention. This is a graphic yet sensitive approach to things we all need to know:-- Safer sex-- Drugs-- The abstinence option-- Condoms and other preventive measures-- HIV testing-- How to talk about sex with potential partners-- Hour to incorporate AIDS awareness into all the choices you make-- Also includes state-by-state resource listWe gratefully acknowledge the donation of services by the following:Accent on ColorBurlington Audio Video Tapes Inc.Dave LeVan & Narwood ProductionsEva-toneFlour City Packaging CorporationFred LanderlRobert O'KeefeServisound, Inc.Tri-Plex Packaging CorporationRead by Robert O'Keefe.What you can do to avoid AIDS is available in paperback from Times Books.Random House, Inc will donate all net profits from the sale and licensing of the audio to the Magic Johnson Foundation for prevention, education, research and care in the battle against AIDS.
  • Tell Me Papa: A Family Book for Children's Questions About Death and Funerals

    Joy Johnson, Marvin Johnson

    Hardcover (Center for Thanatology Research &, June 1, 1980)
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  • What you can do to Avoid Aids

    Earwin Magic Johnson

    Paperback (Times, Jan. 1, 1992)
    A clear, authoritative, Spanish-language guide to avoiding the HIV virus and AIDS describes how the virus is transferred and how to avoid getting it. Original.
  • What You Can Do to Avoid AIDS by Earvin Magic Johnson

    Earvin Magic Johnson

    Paperback (Three Rivers Press, March 15, 1768)
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