Written in his trademark direct and matter-of-fact style, 27-year-old podcast producer Troy Farkas tells it like it is in his first book, Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties. Written for any young person who wants to become the best version of themselves, Farkas subtly weaves in his own experiences and lessons learned from his time navigating the early stages of his career at two of the world’s biggest companies, ESPN and Spotify, as well as from his seven years of traveling the world, where he’s spent most of his free time compiling wisdom from some of history’s greatest thinkers, much of which is laid out in these pages. Whether you’re entering the work world for the first time, beginning an exciting chapter of your life, moving to a new place, or are just curious about how to make the most of your time as a young person in today’s post-pandemic world, Farkas’s short and easy-to-read guidebook filled with thought-provoking wisdom and actionable advice is a must-read. Exploring topics like early career growth, networking, financial literacy, managing relationships, and the urgent crisis that is social media addiction, Surrender will leave you thinking about your life’s trajectory in ways you never have before.
Written in his trademark direct and matter-of-fact style, 27-year-old podcast producer Troy Farkas tells it like it is in his first book, Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties. Written for any young person who wants to become the best version of themselves, Farkas subtly weaves in his own experiences and lessons learned from his time navigating the early stages of his career at two of the world’s biggest companies, ESPN and Spotify, as well as from his seven years of traveling the world, where he’s spent most of his free time compiling wisdom from some of history’s greatest thinkers, much of which is laid out in these pages. Whether you’re entering the work world for the first time, beginning an exciting chapter of your life, moving to a new place, or are just curious about how to make the most of your time as a young person in today’s post-pandemic world, Farkas’s short and easy-to-read guidebook filled with thought-provoking wisdom and actionable advice is a must-read. Exploring topics like early career growth, networking, financial literacy, managing relationships, and the urgent crisis that is social media addiction, Surrender will leave you thinking about your life’s trajectory in ways you never have before.
“I think it’s terrific.” –Diane von Furstenberg, of the original edition of Cheap Chic Beloved by designers and style mavens alike, the LBD of fashion guides—with a new foreword by Tim Gunn—is back and more in fashion than ever. Before there were street-style blogs and ‘zines, there was Cheap Chic. Selling hundreds of thousands of copies when it was originally published in 1975, this classic guide revealed how to find the clothes that will make you feel comfortable, confident, sexy, and happy, whether they come from a high-end boutique, sporting-goods store, or thrift shop. Astonishingly relevant forty years later, Cheap Chic provides timeless practical advice for creating an affordable, personal wardrobe strategy: what to buy, where to buy it, and how to put it all together to make your own distinctive fashion statement without going broke. Alongside outfit ideas, shopping guides, and other practical tips are the original vintage photographs and advice from fashion icons such as Diana Vreeland and Yves Saint Laurent. Inspiring decades of fashion lovers and designers, Cheap Chic is the original fashion bible that proves you don’t have to be wealthy to be stylish.
Long before it was the site of shopping centers, corporate headquarters, and universities, Troy was a humble pioneer settlement comprised of farms and small knots of buildings at simple crossroads known as Troy Corners, Big Beaver, and Halsey Corners. School bells, church socials, and harvesting seasons punctuated the simple country lives of early Troy residents. The establishment of the Detroit United Railway in 1898 brought new opportunities to Troy settlers, rattling up Livernois daily and transporting passengers, milk, and freight between Flint and Detroit. By the end of World War II, Troy was rapidly changing. Subdivisions replaced farms, the township was incorporated as the City of Troy, and gracious homes and new businesses quickly replaced the clusters of clapboard structures. This book utilizes the remarkable resources of the Troy Historical Society and the Troy Museum & Historic Village to document and celebrate Troy's development over the course of two centuries.
The rain began to fall on Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913. In Troy, 15 people lost their lives during the flood due to drowning, and in the weeks and months that followed an unknown number died from flood-related diseases. The story of what happened in Troy has often been overlooked, but in 1976 the Troy Historical Society Oral History Committee interviewed Troy flood survivors as a project for the bicentennial of the United States. These interviews, preserved on audiotapes, provide researchers firsthand accounts of what happened in the town. The late Mrs. Lois Shilling Davies, a past president of the Troy Historical Society who lived in Troy during the flood, deserves much of the credit for this invaluable resource, for it is she who conducted many of the interviews. Images of America: Troy and the Great Flood of 1913 relates how residents endured without having any instruction or experience in emergency preparedness. This is a celebration of human bravery, kindness, and ingenuity—of people who triumphed over tragedy.
Long before it was the site of shopping centers, corporate headquarters, and universities, Troy was a humble pioneer settlement comprised of farms and small knots of buildings at simple crossroads known as Troy Corners, Big Beaver, and Halsey Corners. School bells, church socials, and harvesting seasons punctuated the simple country lives of early Troy residents. The establishment of the Detroit United Railway in 1898 brought new opportunities to Troy settlers, rattling up Livernois daily and transporting passengers, milk, and freight between Flint and Detroit. By the end of World War II, Troy was rapidly changing. Subdivisions replaced farms, the township was incorporated as the City of Troy, and gracious homes and new businesses quickly replaced the clusters of clapboard structures. This book utilizes the remarkable resources of the Troy Historical Society and the Troy Museum & Historic Village to document and celebrate Troys development over the course of two centuries.
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