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Product: American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion and Business
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In this tale of grit and glamour, setbacks and comebacks, business and pop culture icon Tommy Hilfiger shares his extraordinary life story for the first time.

Few designers have stayed on top of changing trends the way Tommy Hilfiger has. Fewer still have left such an indelible mark on global culture. Since designing his first collection of "classics with a twist" three decades ago, Tommy Hilfiger has been synonymous with all-American style - but his destiny wasn't always so clear. Growing up one of nine children in a working-class family in Elmira, New York, Tommy suffered from dyslexia, flunked sophomore year of high school, and found himself constantly at odds with his father. Nevertheless, this self-described dreamer had a vision and the relentless will to make it a reality. At 18 he opened his own clothing store, parlaying his uncanny instinct for style into a budding career as a fashion designer. Through decades of triumph and turmoil, Tommy remained doggedly optimistic. To this day his approach to commerce is rooted in his positive view of the world.

American Dreamer brims with anecdotes that cover Tommy's years as a club kid and scrappy entrepreneur in 1970s New York as well as unique insights into the exclusive A-list personalities with whom he's collaborated and interacted, from Mick Jagger and David Bowie to Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. But this is more than just a fashion icon's memoir - it's a road map for building a brand, both professionally and personally. Tommy takes us behind the scenes of every decision - and every mistake - he's ever made, offering advice on leadership, business, team-building, and creativity. This is the story of a true American original, told for the first time in his own words, with honesty, humor, and the insatiable appetite for life and style that proves that sometimes you have to dream big to make it big.

Product: Disney, Leadership & You: House of the Mouse Ideas, Stories & Hope for the Leader in You
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Over the years, the Walt Disney Company has emerged as the most successful entertainment corporation around the globe. Who has led this organization to greatness, and what are the lessons you can glean from these leaders to benefit your own organization? Take a look at Disney leaders great and small--from Walt Disney and Bob Iger, to remarkable animators, Imagineers, and Cast Members. Study how these leaders attain real results while working effectively with others. See examples from Snow White to Frozen, from Disneyland to Shanghai Disney, and from Aulani to the Disney Cruise Line. Experience ideas and stories throughout the book that you can apply back to your own organization. Learn how you can become a great leader from J. Jeff Kober, Disney author, former Disney Institute leader, and the foremost analyst on best-in-business practices at Disney.