August 5 marks the beginning of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. As the world watches to see what wonders the opening ceremonies will bring (Past highlights include a torch lit by flaming arrow (Barcelona 1992), a dress that expanded to become a map of the world (Björk, Athens 2004) and thousands of…
Learn About Polish Americans in Business
This October, we're celebrating the ingenuity and enterprise of Polish Americans during Polish American Heritage Month. Join in by reading these books about successful Polish Americans: Martha Stewart, Max Factor and the Warner Brothers (Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack). Martha Inc: This remarkable self-made woman built an empire focused on the home. Her career began with a catering…
Can’t Get Enough Jane Austen?
I first encountered Jane Austen through the BBC miniseries Pride and Prejudice. After falling in love with Colin Firth as only a girl of 12 can, I quickly devoured as much Austen as I could get my hands on. Years later, I still grab Persuasion to read on vacation. I recommend the following titles for all Jane…
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