Books with author Robbins

Deliciously interesting, tasty morsels of cultural history combined with luscious photographs will leave readers hungry for more. "Every kind of food has its story." Acclaimed photographer Ken Robbins guides us through the history, mythology, and literary significance of food. Fascinating factsÑit was an apple that started the Trojan War; oranges used to be so expensive that only the rich could afford them--and stunning photographs make Food for Thought a tasty read that will have everyone looking at their plates in a new way.

What makes a great team? Author, leadership expert, and corporate consultant looks at how businesses can build trust and achieve high performance.Have you ever been on a team where the talent was strong, but the team wasn't very good? On the flip side, have you ever been on a team where not every single member was a rock star, but something about the team just worked? We've all had these types of experiences. And yet, it can be difficult to understand what makes one team successful and another one not. In this book, Mike Robbins dives deep into the ways great teams build trust, collaborate, and perform at the highest level. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike draws on more than 18 years' experience working with top teams and organizations like Google and Microsoft, as well as his athletic career for the Kansas City Royals.The book's core principles include fostering an environment of psychological safety, honoring diversity and inclusion, addressing and navigating conflict, building trust, and a maintain a balance of healthy expectations and empathy.Also features interviews with high-level business leaders and thought leaders to provide insights into an ever-changing workplace culture.

"It says..." He hesitates, so long that I wonder if he's going back to his trick of half-answers just to make me crazy again, but then finally he does finish. "It says doubt."When Kalima is selected by the priest to be considered for the glorious day of atonement, she's sure there must be some mistake. She is the bastard daughter of a man she's never known--surely not the kind of person the great god Eris would consider to be the sacrifice. But the priest's word is law, so Kalima joins the nine others who have been selected in the white stone palace to await further instructions from their priest and their god.But while in the palace, Kalima begins to suspect that the priest is hiding something, a truth that will make her question everything she's ever known about her faith, her god...and ultimately what she knows about herself.If you love a moving story, detailed world, and a strong, freethinking heroine, pick up White Stone today.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR TONY ROBBINS BRINGS YOU 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM 'Tony Robbins needs no introduction. He is committed to helping make life better for every investor. Every investor will find this book extremely interesting and illuminating' Carl Icahn, billionaire and investor 'Tony Robbins is a catalyst for getting people to change' Oprah Winfrey 'Tony Robbins is a genius . . . His ability to strategically guide people through any challege is unparalleled' Steve Wynn, CEO and Founder of Wynn Resorts Tony Robbins, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power has created a 7-step blueprint for securing financial freedom. Based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with more than 50 of the most legendary financial experts in the world - from Carl Icahn, to Warren Buffett, to Jack Bogle and Steve Forbes. Robbins has a brilliant way of using metaphor and story to illustrate even the most complex financial concepts - making them simple and actionable. With expert advice on our most important financial decisions, Robbins dispels the myths that often rob people of their financial dreams.Money: Master the Game contains expert advice for readers of every income level, providing guidance through the steps to become financially free by creating a lifetime income plan. This book delivers invaluable information and essential practices for getting your financial house in order. It's the book millions of people have been waiting for.

A Humorous Short Story to Read AloudRevised Second Edition. Puddle the Pig never wanted to fly, till he heard the seagull calling and calling from way up in the blue.Wouldn't it be wonderful, thought Puddle, if I could fly too?This charming short story makes great bedtime reading for children, and for adults who are still full of the wonder of life. It's a humorous take on joyful living that parents will appreciate and kids will love.When Pigs Fly was specially written to be read aloud. The words trip off the tongue as easily as a piglet trips in the mud. Click on the book cover or the "Look Inside" link and and see for yourself.This wonderful short story should take about 10 minutes to read-aloud. This new, revised edition includes original pencil drawings and a note by the author.Order Today. SmileTonight.

The lesson of "MULE SCHOOL"MULE SCHOOL is a poem with a message that applies to both grown-ups and children.The poem is about a boy name Toby and his mule Elmer. However, within the verses there is a deeper meaning. The poem shows how the boy and his mule must learn certain rules in order to plow the desired "Nice Straight Row." That's not too different than what happens to us in our daily lives. The message in the poem is clear. We, too, as individuals, must learn the rules that keep us on a straight path toward achieving our own goal of having a happy, and fulfilling life.When the author wrote the poem, he was thinking of young people, especially TEENAGERS, who at a very early age, are often faced with choices. In our modern society there are many temptations and a bad choice can be life changing.When a young person reads this poem, he or she, should think about the direction their own life is taking. Or, if a PARENT or GRANDPARENT is reading this poem to a child, they should point out to them the merits of making the right choices and the consequences of making the wrong choices.Tell your child to always remember the message of "Mule School." That message is simple. As you go through life keep asking yourself this all - important question: "Am I plowing a "straight" row, or am I wandering?"ENJOY "MULE SCHOOL"