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Suggested Reading

The Right Words at the Right Time


by Marlo Thomas and Friends

This is a collection of essays written by Marlo Thomas and ton of other celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Jay Leno, Martha Stewert, Oprah Winfrey and Ralph Lauren. It was a New York Times bestseller, and all the proceeds are being donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The stories are all inspirational anecdotes about a piece of advice that changed the author's life. Since most of the stories are only 2 or 3 pages long, this is a great, inspiring book to pick up when you only have a couple of minutes.
Buy it!

Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice's Straight Shooter


by Carolyn Kepcher

I hate to admit it, but I love reality TV. Carolyn is probably my all-time favorite reality-tv personality, and her book didn't disappoint. Not only is she a successful businesswoman, but she's also a successful wife and mother. In her book, she gives advice about things like how to ask for a raise, how to ace an interview and how to balance work and family.
Buy it!

Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude


by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone

This is a favorite of 1st Financial Training Service's President. She's such a fan of the book that she bought a copy for everyone in the company. Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone are both pioneers in the field of self-help books. This is a classic, must-read. "The world-famous book that could be worth millions to you!"
Buy it!

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Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Elsewhere on the Web: Privacy Protection in Real Simple Magazine

This month's Real Simple magazine includes a story called "Stop, Theif!" about "how to avoid leaking your personal information--and prevent identity theft before it starts." The article is reprinted on their website:
Simple Strategies to Avoid Identity Theft

and

More Ways to Stop Privacy Leaks

Here are some of the resources identified in the article:
 

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Company News: Pre-Release Pricing Available Until November 15

Save 50% on our new programs until November 15

Dress For Success is getting some finishing touches from the animators, and Rip-Offs is currently in the hands of our capable video editors, so these titles will be ready to preview any day now.

Call us today to reserve a preview copy and lock in the discounted price.