Winning In Reverse

The amazing and dramatic story of Bill Lester, one of the most well-known NASCAR drivers in history—and a pioneer whose determination and spirit has paved the way for a new generation of racers. Winning in Reverse tells the story of Bill Lester whose love for racing eventually compelled him to quit his job as an engineer to pursue racing full time. Blessed with natural talent, Bill still had a trifecta of odds against him: he was black, he was middle aged, and he wasn’t a southerner. Bill Lester rose above it all, as did his rankings, and he made history time and time again, becoming the first African American to race in NASCAR’s Busch Series, the first to participate in the Nextel Cup and the first to win a Pole Position start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Whether you are contemplating a career or lifestyle change, challenging social norms, or struggling against prejudice or bigotry, Winning in Reverse is a story for sports fans and readers everywhere about the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon Bestseller Reverse Innovation is the new business idea everyone is talking about. Why? Because it presents the blueprint for scaling growth in emerging markets, and importing low-cost and high impact innovations to mature ones. Innovation is no longer the exclusive domain of the Silicon Valley elite. Reverse Innovation will open your eyes to the fact that the dynamics of global innovation are changing—and if you want your firm to survive, you’d better pay attention. The gap between rich nations and emerging economies is closing. No longer will innovations travel the globe in only one direction, from developed to developing nations. They will also flow in reverse. CEOs of the world’s most influential companies agree and have cited Reverse Innovation as their playbook for the next generation of global growth. Authors Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth explain where, when, and why reverse innovation is on the rise and why the implications are so profound. Learn how to make innovation in emerging markets happen and how such innovations can unlock even greater opportunity throughout the world. You’ll follow some of the world’s leading companies (including GE, Deere & Company, P&G, and PepsiCo) through stories that illustrate exactly what works and what doesn’t. If you’re in a Western economy, you need to accept that the future lies far from home. But the idea is not just for Western audiences. If innovation is at the heart of your company or your career, no matter where you practice business, Reverse Innovation is a phenomenon you need to understand. This book will help you do that.

This book is about the original reason for life from the viewpoint of the author. The author could not agree with any of the reasons that have historically been given for life. He therefore made a decision to research what is written in this book as having been the original reason for life. It is the opinion of the author that everybody despite their conditioning has it within themselves to understand the original reason for life. Anybody can agree to disagree with the writings in this book. They can stay in the comfort of whatever is their own beliefs. They could also agree with the writings in this book.

Author and bible teacher Dollard Dorais teaches readers about the significance of man's fall from grace, and the power of redemption. Drawing from the first chapter of Genesis to the prophetic books of Isaiah and Ezekiel, The Reverse of the Fall is an ideal study aid for anyone seeking a greater understanding of Creation and what events triggered the fall of man. Drafted in an easy-to-read style, Dorais presents a balanced and biblically sound overview of key passages, and answers the question: When did the fall begin? Among the many topics covered are: -Who are the giants of the Earth mentioned in the Old Testament? -How many times was the Earth created? -When did the fall of Lucifer take place? The Reverse of the Fall is a must-read for anyone who seeks a to uncover the mysteries of the Bible.

In this easy-to-understand book, HomeEquity Bank CEO Steven Ranson and Executive Vice President Yvonne Ziomecki discuss the ins and outs of reverse mortgages and how they can provide Canadians 55+ with a secure retirement.