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Some of the smartest commentary about what’s happening in America is coming from a comedian—this comedian being Bill Maher. If you want to understand what’s wrong with this country, it turns out that one of the best informed and most thought-provoking analysts is this very funny pothead.

What do the most successful investors have in common? David M. Rubenstein, cofounder of one of the world’s largest investment firms, has spent years interviewing the greatest investors in the world to discover the time-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom, and indispensable tools that guide their practice. Rubenstein, who has spent more than three decades in the hypercompetitive world of private equity, now distills everything he’s learned about the art and craft of investing, from venture capital, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, to crypto, endowments, SPACs, ESG, and more.

Bailout Nation offers one of the clearest looks at the financial lenders, regulators, and politicians responsible for the financial crisis of 2008. Written by Barry Ritholtz, one of the most popular economic bloggers and a well-established industry pundit, this book skillfully explores how the United States evolved from a rugged independent nation to a soft Bailout Nation - where financial firms are allowed to self-regulate in good times, but are bailed out by taxpayers in bad times.

Lovers of legends know that this is the finest retelling of the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table; lovers of literature know that this is the greatest of all 19th-century narrative poems. In Tennyson’s gloriously written tale of swashbuckling feats on and off the jousting field, the honour of maidens, knights, queens and kings is won or lost. Above all, the Quest for the Holy Grail spurs the bravest of knights on to deeds of terrifying foolhardiness and courage.

This is a lesson on “O Tannenbaum” in the style of Vince Guaraldi, who created the soundtracks for the Peanuts gang. This arrangement starts off with an intermediate level rubato solo full of jazz chords and then moves into a more advanced arrangement with a nice walking bass in the left hand. So if you are an intermediate player you can start on the first section this year and then spend the next 12 months perfecting the second section. We also have “What Child is This” in the same style.

This hit from the movie Frozen makes a great intermediate level piano solo and you can learn this one totally “by ear”! This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song which is then followed by a detailed lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song without the use of music, print, or video. What a fast and easy way to learn this great Disney hit. This song is also available in a late beginner level.

This simple and fun polonaise is by Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach, son of J. S. Bach. This lesson includes a full demonstration followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. When you learn without print or video, you memorize the song while you learn it and develop your ability to pick out other songs “by ear”.

In this Piano by Ear box set, you will find a great mix of lessons covering Disney, jazz, pop, and patriotic favorites. No arrangement in this set goes above an intermediate level, so this group is suitable for most adults who have been playing regularly for two years or more. From “Beauty and the Beast” to “Havah Nagilah”, this is one fun and eclectic batch of great piano solos!

The television series Hill Street Blues was a first in many areas but none as impacting as this unforgettable theme song by Mike Post. This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song. This is a fast way to learn this landmark piano piece and memorize it at the same time.

For those who cannot get enough of Rock and Blues guitar, this is your bundle! This set has lessons on songs from greats like Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Creedence Clearwater Revival to name only a few.

When Bill Bratton became a Boston street cop after his return from serving in Vietnam, he was dismayed by the corrupt old guard, and it is fair to say the old guard was dismayed by him, too. But his success fighting crime could not be denied. Propelled by extraordinary results, Bratton had a dazzling rise, and ultimately a dazzling career, becoming the most famous police commissioner of modern times. The Profession is the story of that career in full.

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level arrangement of one of Chopin’s most enjoyed pieces. The arrangement is played completely and then taught in two- to four-measure sections using no print or music. Learning this song “by ear” makes it fast to learn and easy to memorize.

If you're ready to thrive in sports and life, The Balanced Athlete will show you how to train smarter, think stronger, and live better—starting today.

Your business may be financially successful, but you are probably still central to too many decisions. And feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed or lonely are common. Succession thinking is an SME business-building approach to help you build a resilient organisation that can deliver long-term success while also increasing the value of your business. It is also an approach where you don't lose your entrepreneurial roots.

Commander Derek Lloyd, the Senior Medical Officer of the USS Carl Vinson is finally getting to take a vacation with the woman he hopes to spend the rest of his life with. Their dream vacation is interrupted by a terrorist event that pulls the former Navy SEAL into an operation to bring those responsible to justice. He becomes much more involved than anyone anticipated, and he and his team become the targets of powerful and ruthless men willing to do anything to keep their secrets from ever seeing the light of day.

After I'd got him out of harm's way, I dived back in yet again and swam out past the surf-break, out to where the other two lads were floundering. Then, one at a time, I took them back onto the rocks – all done against the raging rip and wild surf. By then an hour or so had passed. Still, severe cuts, bruises and abrasions aside, I'd successfully saved the lives of the four young people who, in all probability, would've otherwise drowned.

It’s easy to lose sight of the things that you can’t see — like love, trust, and honor. They’re like the air we breathe: invisible, yet fundamental to who we are and what we do. The same goes for values. Often unnoticed, they drive our decisions, shape our lives, define what’s important, and help set priorities to keep us on course. Think of your values as your mind’s operating system, subtly guiding your thoughts, choices, and actions. They shape your identity, clarify your sense of right and wrong, and provide you with a sense of purpose.

The result of of more than a decade of meticulous research, Before the Birds Sang Words is a scholarly, fascinating and playful deep dive into the creation of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the timeless Audio-Animatronic musical revue that’s been delighting Disneyland audiences for over sixty years. Detailing not only the genesis and evolution of the revolutionary attraction, this is a story that also explores the contributing influences and passions of the man who spearheaded it—in turn becoming one of Walt Disney’s most personal projects.

Bill Bryson was born in the middle of the American century, 1951, in the middle of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, in the middle of the largest generation in American history, the baby boomers. As one of the best and funniest writers alive, his is perfectly positioned to mine his memories of a totally all-American childhood for 24-carat memoir gold. Like millions of his generational peers, Bill Bryson grew up with a rich fantasy life as a superhero.

Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star. Like Dylan and McCartney, he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world, and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as "God". Now, for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty, and painfully honest autobiography.