Social Justice Fallacies by Thomas Sowell

Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon by Lauren Sherman, Chantal Fernandez

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616820 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616820] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon Author: Lauren Sherman, Chantal Fernandez Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 28 minutes Release date: October 8, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: The story of how Victoria’s Secret skyrocketed from a tiny chain of boutiques to a retail phenomenon with more than $8 billion in annual sales at its peak—all while defining an impossible beauty standard for generations of American women—before the brand’s tight grip on the industry finally slipped Victoria’s Secret is one of the most influential and polarizing brands to ever infiltrate the psyche of the American consumer. Almost right at its start in the late 1970s, the company developed a cult following for its glamorous catalogs. Back then, shoppers had few alternatives to the stodgy department stores that sold most of the nation’s intimate apparel. By 1982, the founders of Victoria’s Secret avoided bankruptcy by selling to Les Wexner, the fast-fashion pioneer behind the Limited, whose empire of mall brands would go on to dominate American retail for forty years. Wexner turned Victoria’s Secret into a multibillion-dollar business, and the brand’s cultural influence soared thanks to its airbrushed advertisements and annual televised fashion show, which drew millions of viewers each year. Its supermodel spokeswomen, the sweet but sultry Angels, personified a new American beauty standard. But as our definition of beauty expanded, Victoria’s Secret failed to evolve and reached a crisis point. Meanwhile, Wexner became increasingly known for his complicated relationship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, his former financial adviser and confidant. Selling Sexy expertly draws from sources within Victoria’s Secret and across the industry to examine the unprecedented rise of one of the most innovative brands in retail history—a brand that today, under new ownership, is desperately trying to seduce shoppers again. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon by Lynsi Snyder

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646995 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646995] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon Author: Lynsi Snyder Narrator: Jim Hodson, Lynsi Snyder, Tim Tremaine, Amanda Sanfilippo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 52 minutes Release date: October 17, 2023 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: USA TODAY BESTSELLER | WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Includes live, archival audio footage documenting the eras of In-N-Out—perfect for In-N-Out superfans! Discover the official story of In-N-Out Burger––how three generations have created a thriving, family-owned company, why its fans are so wildly loyal, and what led to its explosive growth and evolution into an iconic part of American culture––as told by In-N-Out Burger’s president, Lynsi Snyder. When Lynsi Snyder’s grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger in 1948, they built it with a passion for quality and service that Lynsi embraced at a young age. After starting as a store associate at age seventeen, she then worked in other departments, gaining firsthand experience with almost every aspect of the family business until she became president in 2010. She has led the company through explosive growth—today, there are three-hundred-ninety-two stores and counting—and is deeply committed to the well-being of the In-N-Out Burger family. For the first time, in honor of the company’s seventy-fifth anniversary, Lynsi is sharing behind-the-scenes stories, family photos, and info that only real insiders know. In The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger, she will share - her personal stories and experiences of growing up around the restaurant as it expanded and reflections from associates, one of whom was the very first associate at In-N-Out; - why In-N-Out has focused on a limited menu for seventy-five years and will not franchise or go public; - how her family’s belief in the gospel and her uncle’s “born-again” experience shaped their life and leadership at the company; and - insider info such as secret menu items, how to speak In-N-Out, the connection between the company and car racing, and the history behind some favorite memorabilia. This is the official story of In-N-Out Burger—how three generations have created a thriving, family-owned company, why its fans are so wildly loyal, and what led to its historic growth, expansions into new markets, and evolution into an iconic part of American culture—from someone who has been a part of the company her entire life. Photos, the In-N-Out Burger “Not-So-Secret Secret Menu,” and more behind-the-scenes info are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Social Justice Fallacies by Thomas Sowell

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/640513 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/640513] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Social Justice Fallacies Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Brad Sanders Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 9 minutes Release date: September 19, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.76 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 4.38 of Total 8 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: The quest for social justice is a powerful crusade of our time, with an appeal to many different people, for many different reasons. But those who use the same words do not always present the same meanings. Clarifying those meanings is the first step toward finding out what we agree on and disagree on. From there, it is largely a question of what the facts are. Social Justice Fallacies reveals how many things that are thought to be true simply cannot stand up to documented facts, which are often the opposite of what is widely believed. However attractive the social justice vision, the crucial question is whether the social justice agenda will get us to the fulfillment of that vision. History shows that the social justice agenda has often led in the opposite direction, sometimes with catastrophic consequences.  More things are involved besides simply mistakes. All human beings are fallible, and social justice advocates may not necessarily make any more mistakes than others. But crusaders with an utter certainty about their mission are often undeterred by obstacles, evidence or even fatal dangers. That is where much of the Western world is today. The question is whether we will continue on heedlessly, past the point of no return.

Founder vs Investor: The Honest Truth About Venture Capital from Startup to IPO by Jerry Neumann, Elizabeth Joy Zalman

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646934 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646934] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Founder vs Investor: The Honest Truth About Venture Capital from Startup to IPO Author: Jerry Neumann, Elizabeth Joy Zalman Narrator: Andrew Magnusson, Jerry Neumann, Elizabeth Joy Zalman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: Read by the authors.   “The rarest of business books, one that provides genuinely actionable counsel delivered without empty cliches.” – KIRKUS How many world-changing startups will fail because the founders and investors never figure out how to work together?  Founder Elizabeth Zalman and Investor Jerry Neumann square off in this one-of-a-kind book, exposing how startups are built, broken, and fought over.  Every iconic tech company was once a startup. And while these companies like to paint an origin story full of surefooted confidence, the truth is usually something different: the early life of most startups is pure chaos. This chaos comes from the vastly different motivations and incentives between those with the vision and those with the money. From fundraising paranoia to boardroom coups, Zalman and Neumann train their inimitable voices on the gulf between what founders and investors promise to do and what they end up actually doing. Founder vs Investor is the brutal truth, from each side’s perspective, of the pitfalls of this tenuous relationship—where bad blood can turn sure things into shattered dreams. It is the only book written by insiders with the temerity to pull back the curtain on the world of high growth venture-backed startups. Accompanying charts, tables, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620631 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620631] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life Author: Steven Bartlett Narrator: Steven Bartlett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 45 minutes Release date: August 31, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 39 Ratings of Narrator: 4.8 of Total 10 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. The latest book by STEVEN BARTLETT: entrepreneur, podcaster and Dragon's Den star This is not a book about business strategy. Strategy changes like the seasons. This is a book about something much more permanent. At the very heart of all the success and failure I've been exposed to - both my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I've conducted on my podcast - are a set of principles that can stand the test of time, apply to any industry, and be used by anyone who is search of building something great or becoming someone great. These are the fundamental laws that will ensure excellence. They are rooted in psychology and behavioral science, are based on the wisdom of tens of thousands of people I've surveyed across every continent and age group, and of course, drawn from the conversations I've had on my chart-topping podcast with the world's most successful people. These laws will work now or in 100 years from now. Are you ready to get started? With highlights of original interviews from The Diary of a CEO podcast, this enhanced audiobook edition of The Diary of a CEO takes you to the heart of the 33 laws for success. ©2023 Steven Bartlett (P)2023 Penguin Audio