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Jodie Foster is an American actress, film director and producer. An Academy Award-winning actress, Jodie Foster began acting at age three, and received her first Oscar nomination at age 13. She went on to win Oscars for her roles in "The Accused" and "Silence of the Lambs". She...

Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Having starred in several British films and playing the title role in the 1951 Broadway play Gigi, Hepburn successfully performed the Academy Award-winning lead part in Roman Holiday (1953). Next, the actress with gracefully petite figure and...

Nicole Mary Kidman is an American-born Australian actress, fashion model, singer and humanitarian. After starring in a number of small Australian films and TV shows, Kidman's breakthrough was in the 1989 thriller Dead Calm.   Her performances in films such as To Die For (1995)...

Amy Adams is an Italian-born American actress. She got her star in the entertainment industry by performing in dinner theater all across the country before landing a series of small parts in television and in films.   Her film roles were mostly B movies until she she landed the...

The Garden District of New Orleans has enthralled residents and visitors alike since it arose in the 1830's with its stately white-columned Greek Revival mansions and double-galleried Italianate houses decorated with lacy cast iron. Photographer West Freeman evokes the romance of this elegant neighborhood...

In the tradition of The Other Wes Moore and Just Mercy, a searing memoir and clarion call to save our at-risk youth by a young black man who himself was a lost cause—until he landed in a rehabilitation program that saved his life and gave him purpose. Born into abject poverty in Haiti, young...

Co-owner of Boston Pizza and star of CBC-TV’s Dragons’ Den, Jim Treliving reveals the secrets of his success, taking you behind the scenes at critical points in the building of his businesses—which also include Mr. Lube and interests in real estate and sports franchising. Covering the “big”...

This book is unique. For the first time, it brings together the collective experience of Canada's foremost personal finance bloggers and online publishers, each of whom writes about his or her particular area of expertise. Step 1: How to Save. First, Krystal Yee shows you how to create a budget. The...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Negotiate. For many start-ups, negotiation is considered as a waste of time and embarrassing. However, as a seller, it is important to have good negotiation skills so that you do not waste money by needlessly giving out discounts or missing out on the chance...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Develop a Business Plan. When starting a new business, it is essential to have a viable business plan for your new venture. A good business plan helps you gain the requisite financial support from your creditors and bankers, garner support from your customer base...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Set up Your I.T. System. Nowadays, IT is becoming an integral part of the operation of every business. It enables businesses to work smarter and more efficiently and to take advantage of new opportunities. In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Set a basic business...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Manage Direct Mail.Direct mail is a personally addressed form of advertising delivered via the post. Most start-up businesses employ the direct mail form of advertising as it is quite feasible to send what you want, when you want, to your target customers;...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Set up Your Office.As a start-up business owner with limited financial resources, it is tempting to channel all your money into equipment and marketing and skimp on your office furniture. But remember, a nicely furnished and well-equipped office is not just...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Manage Credit Control. A very important part of running any business is the credit control function. Many new start-ups can fail in the same year because of poor credit control. Hence, a businessman must have a clear idea of everyday credit control. In 30...