Michael Ashley

Ever wondered what space can do for you? The next great leap forward in human innovation is here. Introducing . . . The Orbital Age. And it's all happening in low-Earth orbit (LEO) a mere 250 miles above Earth's surface-roughly the distance between Boston and New York. Before you know it, the journey from Earth to space will be an everyday flight, not just for astronauts but tomorrow's business professionals. Even more exciting? The new commercial space era will transform life here on Earth, generating incredible medical breakthroughs like 3D-printed organs and new cures for diseases, as well as producing revolutionary computing advances and inventions we can scarcely yet imagine. In In We Have Liftoff, positive futurist Michael Ashley and visionary space exploration leader Tom Vice envisage a near future where regular people live and work in space, exploring untold entrepreneurial opportunities and scientific developments. Switching between genres with each chapter, We Have Liftoff will take you on a unique, exciting voyage through a movie script filmed in space, a gourmet menu best consumed in microgravity, journals recording medical advances through 2088, and more-all to imagine the coming marvels of space travel. With insights from professionals revolutionizing the industry at Sierra Space, a leading commercial space exploration company at the forefront of space innovation and commercialization, We Have Liftoff will show you what was once deemed science fiction will soon be reality.

Rekindle America's faith in charitable and nonprofit organizations In Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges, accomplished philanthropy experts Nathan Chappell, Brian Crimmins, and Michael Ashley deliver a startlingly insightful exploration of the decline of American generosity. The authors offer inspirational solutions to the dramatic downturn in giving in the US, showing us how to re-establish the interconnection that drives reciprocity, love, and generosity. You'll discover how to help reignite the radical connection between us and value-driven organizations that strive to improve life on Earth. You'll also become part of the conversation about generosity as an antidote to isolation and learn to take personal responsibility for the world's most seemingly intractable problems. The book also includes: Actionable insights from a variety of vantage points informed by the authors' decades of experience in nonprofit and social benefit organizationsA broad and deep analysis of how to revitalize the spark of generosity that once made the American nonprofit sector such a powerful force for goodStrategies for looking beyond technology as the only scalable solution to the charitable deficit An engrossing and essential treatment of practical charity and real-world nonprofit work, Generosity Crisis will earn a place in the libraries of nonprofit leaders, directors, managers, and other professionals with a personal stake in ensuring the continued survival of the American charitable sector.

Harness the power of artificial intelligence in hiring. The typical hiring process is fraught with complexity, inefficiency, and bias and often shuts out the most talented candidates. Decoding Talent: How AI and Big Data Can Solve Your Company’s People Puzzle makes the case for using complex advanced technologies to move past these problems toward effortless optimal candidate decisions. AI experts Eric Sydell, Mike Hudy, and Michael Ashley explain why the traditional resume application is out of date, why hiring is difficult, the cost of bad people decisions, how bias interferes in hiring practices, and how AI can address these problems. Decoding Talent reveals that using AI in hiring doesn’t require your human resource professionals to unlearn and relearn their craft; rather, machine learning can complement their skills by consolidating and analyzing data to recommend actions

Gold Medal Winner: IBPA Book Award for Best Biography, 2022 Iconoclast, contrarian, pugilist, artist--Edgar Leeteg is unforgettable. Considered the "American Gaugin," the rakish ladies' man originated the modern technique of oil painting on black velvet, a style made famous by the Tiki art craze of the twentieth century. With just a few paint brushes and oils, Leeteg left California in 1933 for the South Pacific. His home in Tahiti allowed him to paint, drink, and party, earning a reputation as a brilliant, if antagonistic, fixture of the South Pacific art scene. Tourists would seek him out for his generosity of wine, women, and song, while critics found themselves targets of his pen. Leeteg's story is vivid and gripping, with both humor and suspense characterizing his rebellious life. What can the artist teach us about what it means to create and love without fear? Leeteg: Babes, Bars, Beaches, and Black Velvet Art tells the story of this larger-than-life creative, from his early days in California to his legacy as a pioneer of black velvet art.

Disrupt your industry, boost profitability, and grow your business with a powerful A. I. strategy. Artificial Intelligence (A. I.) is on the verge of disrupting every domain of human existence. What does that mean for your business? Everything. Building on the power of A. I. is the factor that will determine success or failure in the very near future—and this in-depth guide from the man who designed the A. I. system that famously won Jeopardy provides everything you need to be a leader in this revolution. Own the A. I. Revolution provides a future-forward look at A. I.—how it will look in the coming years, the countless business opportunities it will offer, the risks that come with it—and delivers the knowledge you need to navigate it all in real and practical ways. You’ll learn how to:•Find the right off-the-shelf A. I. solutions for your needs•Perform a cost/benefit analysis of implementing A. I. into your business strategy•Train and test A. I. before fully committing•Assemble superior teams to steer your A. I. future•Ensure you remain current and ahead of the curveYou’ll also find interviews with today’s top experts and A. I. thought leaders on the exciting ways organizations are already transforming themselves through this revolutionary technology. A. I. sounds scary to some, but the best business leaders see it as an opportunity—as a way not only to drive profits and outpace the competition, but to build value for customers and make the world a better place. It’s time to face our brave new A. I.-driven world—and make sure you Own the A. I. Revolution!

Skip a Step: Imparting Wisdom for Young Entrepreneur Minds is for any innovative young mind, as early as 5th grade to teenagers, young and curious people who want to learn more You can go, do and be anything you want This book contains true stories on what makes a meaningful, happy and purpose filled life, not just a successful one. This book is also on Audible Skip a Step is not another get rich quick guide from business moguls who amassed a fortune. Skip a Step is meant for a new generation, kidpreneur, or adult of any age, who do not just want to get rich, but wish instead to find meaning, happiness and purpose in life. Each chapter contains a story by an entrepreneur or leader making a difference in the world and divulging the wisdom they received from slaying the dragons in their own lives to achieve success. It is not just about wealth or success that we want you, the reader, to walk away learning, but rather the struggle, triumphs and challenges faced and felt that have impacted the lives of the people we interviewed in Skip a Step. So many young people are programmed from an early age to go to school, get good grades, attend college, and then hope for a good-paying job. This used to be the safe approach to obtaining a successful life. But every once in awhile, a maverick as you will read in Skip a Step, comes along and bucks the trend. This person doesn't play it safe. Instead, they take risks. They put their heart and soul into building a company that has never existed before, offering a crucial product or service that no one else is providing. By doing something so disruptive and wholly original, they attain success on their terms. As a culture we celebrate these gutsy individualists as entrepreneurs. Our goal is for each reader to learn that a successful life is a meaningful life and that each of us has something special to contribute if we face our challenges with courage, love and passion.13 Entrepreneurs true stories inclue: Joe Garner - 6 Times New York Times Best-selling authorMichael Gerber - author of E-myth seriesMitch Free - Entrepreneur and Digital Manufacturing ExpertJessica Jackley - co-founder of Kiva.org nonprofit "My currency is adventure"Dean Del Sesto - Branding expert, author, keynote speakerTed McGrath - Theater performer, life coach and storytellerJim Fitzpatrick - Owner of San Diego MagazineMark Shockley - Innovative Hollywood ProducerKen Kerry - Direct Marketer; co-Owner of Script to ScreenAdreyenn Ashley - Social Media InfluencerMichaela Reddick -16 year old innovatorMichael Ashley - authorLisa Caprelli - author; founder of Unicorn JazzThis is a great gift for high school students or for college students or young innovative minds of all ages Grab the JOURNAL that accompanies this book also and make your individual, explorative experience. Follow other books by co-author and creator, Lisa Caprelli"Using the Skip a Step philosophy and research that we did that took over 2.5 years, led me to fulfill my own life filled with purpose, happiness and meaning. Top business biography books, business autobiography, biography for kids 9-12, entrepreneur books for kids This is how I created my best-selling Unicorn Jazz picture books and brand as seen on UnicornJazz.com" -Lisa CaprelliFollow the founder: LisaCaprelli.com for school author visits as young as 5th grade to middle or high school. Instagram.com/LisaCaprelli

Skip a Step is not another get rich quick guide from business moguls who amassed a fortune. It's meant for a new generation who do not just want to get rich, but wish instead to find meaning and purpose in life. Each chapter contains a close interview with an entrepreneur or leader making a difference in the world and divulging the wisdom they received from slaying the dragons in their own lives to achieve success. It is not just about wealth or success that we want you, the reader, to walk away learning, but rather the struggle, triumphs and challenges faced and felt that have impacted the lives of the people we interviewed in Skip a Step. So many young people are programmed from an early age to go to school, get good grades, attend college, and then hope for a good-paying job. This used to be the "safe" approach to obtaining a successful life. But every once in awhile, a maverick as you will read in Skip a Step, comes along and bucks the trend. This person doesn't play it safe. Instead, they take risks. Perhaps they drop out of school. They put their heart and soul into building a company that has never existed before, offering a crucial product or service that no one else is providing. By doing something so disruptive and wholly original, they attain success on their terms. As a culture we celebrate these gutsy individualists as entrepreneurs. Our goal is for each reader to learn that a successful life is a meaningful life and that each of us has something special to contribute if we face our challenges with courage, love and passion. When being an entrepreneur isn't a choice in life but a necessity, Skip a Step will help open your mind's eye to the world of business and the future obstacles that await you on your journey, including how you can counteract and overcome them with swiftness, style and grace. While thousands of books have been written on adult entrepreneurship, very few have been made to assist our young inspiring leaders who are trapped solely by the constraints of time. Thankfully, authors Lisa Caprelli and Michael Ashley composed this book rich in information for such a purpose, containing decades of entrepreneurial experiences that strengthen the skin and sharpen the mind with each page absorbed; each sentence serving as a word of advice to our inspirational generation to develop the right attitude for success in all its forms - wealth, health, and relationships. Skip a Step isintended for those real-life situations that formal schooling doesn't teach. Each chapter provides a valuable life lesson shaped by a unique yet familiar design. Every true story comes from a different individual person, demonstrating how we all feel the same emotions at the end of the day - this book is here to help you deal with those emotions so you can get ahead of your game early on. Through documenting interviews with thirteen top professionals in their respective fields, Skip a Step provides you with the mental and emotional tools needed to make practical use of your personal and business life so that they can work for you in return. By tuning in to the identify of your true social purpose, Skip a Step shows you what your personal meaning of success should look like through establishing a firm definition of what it is that you want to be known for when everything is said and done. Yes, the younger generation always has more time than anyone else on this Earth but by defining your true social purpose today, Skip a Step can show you how to make every day that much more meaningful. More importantly to becoming socially viral, this book will help guide you towards properly supporting others so that, in turn, you can become more of a person whom people would want to support going further. SkipAStep.net Instagram.com/LisaCaprelli

This book documents my wild and crazy adventures in the online dating world. Filled with unique personalities and one-of-a-kind characters, it offers a hilarious thrill ride through the brave new world of online dating. In addition to providing a helpful introduction of amorous archetypes to either seek or avoid, it teaches you the many lessons I discovered first hand in my journey to find Mr. Right.

Hidden within the Bible is a monumental oversight with the power to reimagine our concept of the creator. Once we understand this truth, we can end the war between believers and skeptics. Moreover, this revelation can solve humanitys greatest challenges: From space travel to the internet, the last century delivered incredible breakthroughs, redefining mankinds capacities. Our ethics, however, remains woefully unevolved. We must now learn a new conduct code for the 21 st century For too long, religion has bred ghastly atrocities. Science has also unleashed the nightmare of the atomic bomb. It is time to pioneer innovative ways these opposing systems can finally work together for good The world appears dark at this moment. Hunger, inequality, violence, racism, and terrorism threaten existence. Understanding how faith and technology can unite sworn enemies offers opportunities for unprecedented global change

Solve puzzles, play games - and improve your SAT score! Memorizing words isn't a very effective way to ace your SATs - and let's be honest, it's not a lot of fun! To score well, you have to play with words - take words apart, understand their connotations, and spot the word games the test is playing with you. Now, with "SAT Vocabulary Express", you can build these necessary skills, prepare for your exams, and have a great time doing it! In this uniquely entertaining workbook, a test preparation expert and a crossword puzzle constructor join forces to help you crack the word code on the new SAT, improve your active vocabulary, and increase your score on any college admission test - all by playing games. From crosswords and anagram magic squares to quotation, word connection, and hidden meaning puzzles, you'll tackle unfamiliar words and spot the clues hidden in the most difficult exam questions. You'll also gain the tools you need to: develop and use a powerful repertoire of words; dissect new words and understand their meanings; solve word problems quickly and easily; and, master decoding strategies you can apply to any college admission test. Challenge your mind and build your confidence with "SAT Vocabulary Express" - the perfect way to have a great time while you study for success!

"In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in Hugo Gernsback, and the start of a serious study of the contribution he made to the development of science fiction. . . . It seemed to me that the time was due to reinvestigate the Gernsback era and dig into the facts surrounding the origins of Amazing Stories. I wanted to find out exactly why Hugo Gernsback had launched the magazine, what he was trying to achieve, and to consider what effects he had-good and bad. . . . Too many writers and editors from the Gernsback days have been unjustly neglected, or unfairly criticized. Now, I hope, Robert A. W. Lowndes and I have provided the grounds for a fair consideration of their efforts, and a true reconstruction of the development of science fiction. It's the closest to time travel you'll ever get. I hope you enjoy the trip."-Mike Ashley, Preface

"In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in Hugo Gernsback, and the start of a serious study of the contribution he made to the development of science fiction. . . . It seemed to me that the time was due to reinvestigate the Gernsback era and dig into the facts surrounding the origins of Amazing Stories. I wanted to find out exactly why Hugo Gernsback had launched the magazine, what he was trying to achieve, and to consider what effects he had-good and bad. . . . Too many writers and editors from the Gernsback days have been unjustly neglected, or unfairly criticized. Now, I hope, Robert A. W. Lowndes and I have provided the grounds for a fair consideration of their efforts, and a true reconstruction of the development of science fiction. It's the closest to time travel you'll ever get. I hope you enjoy the trip."-Mike Ashley, Preface