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Judge Frank Caprio, “the Nicest Judge in the World,” brings to the page the same wisdom and spirit of decency that millions of fans have come to treasure.In his four-time Emmy-nominated show Caught in Providence, Judge Frank Caprio’s courtroom became a worldwide beacon of compassionate justice—and an unforgettable watch for millions of fans.From 1985, when he first took the bench, to when he stepped down in 2023, Judge Caprio dispensed true compassion to a continuous flow of regular people in his municipal traffic court in Providence, Rhode Island. His courtroom was a place where defendants were treated with dignity, and where the deserving were given a break—not a pass or get-out-of-jail-free card, but the chance to right their lives and care for their families.In Compassion in the Court, Judge Caprio shares transformative stories and lessons from his life and courtroom, including:Wisdom he gained from his immigrant parentsStories shared by individuals of all ages who appeared in cour

By 2025, an estimated 70 percent of the workforce will work remotely at least five days each month. In The Virtual Leader, Takako Hirata, an experienced leader of large international virtual teams, shares her proven methods for thriving in the remote workplace with the help of new leadership principles. Remote work is here to stay. As a result, remote leadership is now a core competency for most executives and managers. Leaders cannot simply transfer what they've been doing in the office to the remote context. While the goals remain the same--efficiency, engagement, community--the means of achieving those are very different. In The Virtual Leader, Takako Hirata shares the proven leadership methods she has developed over nearly a decade coordinating teams across the globe as the head of international business development at ROHTO Pharmaceutical. Hirata has seen firsthand that while the remote environment presents its own set of obstacles, the opportunities for innovation far outweigh th

2020 Foreword Indie Award Honorable Mention in the "Science & Technology" CategoryLate in 2017, the global significance of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) changed forever.China put the world on alert when it released a plan to dominate all aspects of AI across the planet. Only weeks later, Vladimir Putin raised a Russian red flag in response by declaring AI the future for all humankind, and proclaiming that, "Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world."The race was on. Consistent with their unique national agendas, countries throughout the world began plotting their paths and hurrying their pace. Now, not long after, the race has become a sprint.Despite everything at stake, to most of us AI remains shrouded by a cloud of mystery and misunderstanding. Hidden behind complicated and technical jargon and confused by fantastical depictions of science fiction, the modern realities of AI and its profound implications are hard to deciph

Internationally renowned family doctor William Sears and noted neurologist Vincent M. Fortanasce present an accessible, all-ages guide to optimum brain health, from treating depression, anxiety, and A

Is working like crazy driving you crazy? Do you feel daily pressure to keep pushing yourself even when you’re stressed and exhausted?It's time to stop putting yourself at the bottom of every to-do lis

Neil Young coauthors this memoir about his single most passionate pursuit: Bringing high-quailty audio back to music lovers, who have been forced to settle for compressed, digital files that rob songs

Fame. Sex. Pain. Drugs. Death. Booze. Money. Addiction. Redemption. Dizzying heights. Rock bottom depths. Desperation and elation. Sometimes in the same hour. Oh, and don’t forget power . . . and the struggle for it.There has never been an athlete quite like Lamar Odom. And there has never been a memoir quite like this.The world knows him as a two-time NBA world champion who rocketed to uncharted fame few will ever know, thanks to being a member of both the storied 17-time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers and the ubiquitous Kardashian empire.But who is Lamar Odom, really?Fans have long praised his accessibility, vulnerability, good nature, and genuine everyman quality—he is a blinding talent who suffers everyday heartache, setback and loss. But until now, his most candid moments have remained behind closed doors . . . sometimes face-down on the floor.In his exclusive and revealing memoir Darkness to Light, Lamar gives an intimate look into his life like never before. In these pages, he

Eat vegan—for less!Between low-paying jobs, car troubles, student loans, vet bills, and trying to pay down credit card debt, Toni Okamoto spent most of her early adult life living paycheck to pa

Welcome to the biggest, fastest, deadliest science book you'll ever read.The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering

A great foreword is more than just a few pages of self-indulgent frippery that comes before a book. A great foreword adds zest. It sets the stage for the page turner you’re about to open, and pe

If you want to be happy, all you have to do is . . . Go Be Kind.Go Be Kind isn’t just a journal or another how-to guide to getting what you want. It's a series of daily adventures that will help

“People are our most important asset.” Every company pays lip service to this platitude, but how many companies really embrace it? People are what sustain—or ruin—your brand. If y

Get ready to shed everything that’s weighing you down, treat your body like a beloved friend, and seize each day like you mean it!You are more than your body; you are a badass, whole woman with

We all want our children to reach their fullest potential—to be smart and well adjusted, and to make a difference in the world. We wonder why, for some people, success seems to come so naturally.Could

Getting fit and the body you want doesn't mean giving up delicious food.“Fit” and “healthy” have become some of the most popular tags on social media, it’s sexy to take e

We worry putting our family first means we’ll be forced to abandon our careers. We’re afraid if we pause our careers, we’ll be forever off-track. This thinking is outdated?forget what you’ve heard abo

It's one of the biggest lies you've probably heard your entire life: Mastering one specific skill set is the key to success. That may have been true 20 years ago, but in today's global economy, being

The definitive, stand-alone companion book to the groundbreaking documentary—now with 50 plant-based recipes with full-color photos to help you start changing your health for the betterWe know t

You have the power to accomplish goals, create an impact, and live the life you want. The key to achieving what you set out for--in business and in life--doesn’t lie in perfectly executed s

Conventional wisdom has us believing that in order to get big returns, you have to accept big risks. Muscular Portfolios shows us this adage is simply not true. For decades, the financial services in

"But I can't . . ." "There's no way . . ." "It's impossible . . ." Enough. Get off your ass and do what you're meant to do. After years of coaching and consulting hundreds of startup rookies as we

When did cooking become so exhausting? Thanks to information overload and the pressure to impress, we stress over every recipe and every meal. Back to the Cutting Board helps you set aside all th

The New Weight-Loss Revolution from the Diet Doctor to the Stars From red carpet premieres to TV interviews, celebrities are always under pressure to look their best. Dr. Fred Pescatore, author o

If you want your company to thrive, you need to break one of the oldest unwritten rules of leadership. We've all heard the rule "Don't get too close to those you are leading." We've learned to keep o

The hard part just got easy.You know how to sell—that’s your job, after all—but getting CEOs and VIPs to call you back is the tricky part. You’re in luck: That impossible-to-reac

Lesley Visser is living proof that, no matter where you start, if you are motivated and passionate, your dreams can come true.When Lesley was 11, she told her mother that she wanted to be a sportswrit

Your diet is making you fat. Forget the fads and finally lose weight for good with 10 simple rules—and no BS. We’re addicted to fad diets, cleanses, and programs that promise miracles

Has your company struggled to roll EOS out to all levels of your organization? Do your employees understand why EOS is important or even what it is? What the Heck is EOS? is for the millio

Imagine your life without the internet. Without phones. Without television. Without sprawling cities. Without the freedom to continue working and playing after the sun goes down.Electricity is at the

Discover the secret relationship between Erotic, the Sexual and the Sacred. None of the four old philosophies about sex are sufficient to inspire us or even hold us in our sexuality. Sex is not merel

Imagine a world where there are no building codes, no licensing requirements, no permit fees, no inspectors?no rules or regulations, only common sense and the desire to build something better. This is

You’ve read The China Study and committed to a plant-based diet, convinced it’s the best choice for your own health and well-being, not to mention the planet’s. But now you need to successfully naviga

For Bill Fulton, being a soldier was his identity. He was called to protect and serve. So when the Army wanted to send him to Alaska, he went?they had never steered him wrong, after all.After an invol

What does it mean to shut up and cook? It means to get out of your head and into the kitchen!We all want to eat healthier and feel better, but we often don’t know where to start. Maybe you don’t have

The New Weight-Loss Revolution from the Diet Doctor to the StarsFrom red carpet premieres to TV interviews to unexpected paparazzi encounters, celebrities are always feeling the pressure to look their

It’s time to have FUN finding the perfect fit?fashion expert Jené Luciani is here to help. In 2009, The Bra Book helped countless women find the right bra. Now, Luciani, known as ?Dr. Oz’s Bra Guru,”

Eat off the pounds!Imagine letting your body do the work for you, without needing to spend countless hours in the gym to lose weight. In this revolutionary lifestyle, you will discover how to eat MORE

On the rebound from recession, the real-estate market is hot right now, and there’s no better time to buy and flip investment properties. But before you get started, you need to know the right way to

In today’s work-first culture, career women with children are told they have two options: lean in or opt out. Pouring all your energy into work can mean compromising your commitment to your family. Le