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The Late Shift

Letterman, Leno, & the Network Battle for the Night

by Bill Carter ...

The New York Times bestseller from the host of CNN podcast Behind the Desk tells the true story—and backstage drama—of late-night comedy.When beloved host Johnny Carson announced his retirement after thirty years on The Tonight Show, millions of Americans mourned. But inside the television industry, the news ignited a battle between two amazing talents—Jay Leno and Da... ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller from the host of CNN podcast Behind the Desk tells the true story—and backstage drama—of late-night comedy.When beloved host Johnny Carson announced his retirement after thirty years on The Tonight Show, millions of Americans mourned. But inside the television industry, the news ignited a battle between two amazing talents—Jay Leno and Da...
... Read more

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The War for Late Night

When Leno Went Early and Television Went Crazy

by Bill Carter ...

Bill Carter, executive producer of CNN’s docuseries The Story of Late Night and host of the Behind the Desk: Story of Late Night podcast, details the chaotic transition of The Tonight Show from host Jay Leno to Conan O’Brien—and back again.In 2010, NBC’s CEO Jeff Zucker, had it all worked out when he moved Jay Leno from behind the desk at The Tonight Show, and handed the reins over to Conan O ... Read more

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Bill Carter, executive producer of CNN’s docuseries The Story of Late Night and host of the Behind the Desk: Story of Late Night podcast, details the chaotic transition of The Tonight Show from host Jay Leno to Conan O’Brien—and back again.In 2010, NBC’s CEO Jeff Zucker, had it all worked out when he moved Jay Leno from behind the desk at The Tonight Show, and handed the reins over to Conan O
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Desperate Networks

by Bill Carter ...

In the executive offices of the four major networks, sweeping changes are taking place and billions of dollars are at stake. Now Bill Carter, bestselling author of The Late Shift, goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the television industry, capturing the true portraits of the larger-than-life moguls and stars who make it such a cutthroat business.In a time of sweeping media ... Read more

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In the executive offices of the four major networks, sweeping changes are taking place and billions of dollars are at stake. Now Bill Carter, bestselling author of The Late Shift, goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the television industry, capturing the true portraits of the larger-than-life moguls and stars who make it such a cutthroat business.In a time of sweeping media
... Read more

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Red Summer

The Danger, Madness, and Exaltation of Salmon Fishing in a Remote Alaskan Village

by Bill Carter ...

A vivid, unforgettable account of the danger, pain, and joy of working on a salmon fishing boat and living in a small village on the farthest edge of AlaskaSet in the tiny Native village of Egegik on the shores of Alaska's Bristol Bay, Bill Carter's Red Summer is the thrilling story of one man's journey from novice to seasoned fisherman over the course of four beautiful, brutal summers in one of ... Read more

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A vivid, unforgettable account of the danger, pain, and joy of working on a salmon fishing boat and living in a small village on the farthest edge of AlaskaSet in the tiny Native village of Egegik on the shores of Alaska's Bristol Bay, Bill Carter's Red Summer is the thrilling story of one man's journey from novice to seasoned fisherman over the course of four beautiful, brutal summers in one of
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Fools Rush In

by Bill Carter ...

This "extraordinary human story" (Irish Times) is Bill Carter's deeply personal memoir of his experience in the war-torn city of Sarajevo. In 1991, the 26-year-old Carter joined up with a maverick aid organization to deliver food to orphanages across the city while dressed as a clown. He soon discovered the underground world of punk rock clubs, discos and a thriving cultural scene within the ... Read more

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This "extraordinary human story" (Irish Times) is Bill Carter's deeply personal memoir of his experience in the war-torn city of Sarajevo. In 1991, the 26-year-old Carter joined up with a maverick aid organization to deliver food to orphanages across the city while dressed as a clown. He soon discovered the underground world of punk rock clubs, discos and a thriving cultural scene within the
... Read more
Fools Rush In

A True Story of Love, War, and Redemption

by Bill Carter ...

Offering an in-depth personal account of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian war, this autobiography follows the author as he departed for conflict-ridden Eastern Europe in the early 1990s. Demonstrating how the protagonist discovered his own love of humanity, this narrative documents his career as an aid-worker, toiling amidst a motley crew of expatriate punk rockers and thrill junkies who dressed as ... Read more

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Offering an in-depth personal account of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian war, this autobiography follows the author as he departed for conflict-ridden Eastern Europe in the early 1990s. Demonstrating how the protagonist discovered his own love of humanity, this narrative documents his career as an aid-worker, toiling amidst a motley crew of expatriate punk rockers and thrill junkies who dressed as
... Read more
Boom, Bust, Boom

A Story About Copper, the Metal that Runs the World

by Bill Carter ...

From “a first-rate writer in the fascinating tradition of Junger and Krakauer” (Jim Harrison, author of Legends of the Fall), a sweeping account of civilization’s complete dependence on copper and what it all means for people, nature, and the global economy.A SWEEPING ACCOUNT OF CIVILIZATION’S COMPLETE DEPENDENCE ON COPPER AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOPLE, NATURE, AND OUR GLOBAL ECONOMYCOPPER is a ... Read more

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From “a first-rate writer in the fascinating tradition of Junger and Krakauer” (Jim Harrison, author of Legends of the Fall), a sweeping account of civilization’s complete dependence on copper and what it all means for people, nature, and the global economy.A SWEEPING ACCOUNT OF CIVILIZATION’S COMPLETE DEPENDENCE ON COPPER AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOPLE, NATURE, AND OUR GLOBAL ECONOMYCOPPER is a
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The Late Shift

Letterman, Leno, & the Network Battle for the Night

by Bill Carter ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

13 hours 43 min

New York Times bestseller: A "gripping" true story of late-night comedy and behind-the-scenes drama (Los Angeles Times).When beloved host Johnny Carson announced his retirement after thirty years on The Tonight Show, millions of Americans mourned. But inside the television industry, the news ignited a battle between two amazing talents—Jay Leno and David Letterman—who both yearned to occupy the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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New York Times bestseller: A "gripping" true story of late-night comedy and behind-the-scenes drama (Los Angeles Times).When beloved host Johnny Carson announced his retirement after thirty years on The Tonight Show, millions of Americans mourned. But inside the television industry, the news ignited a battle between two amazing talents—Jay Leno and David Letterman—who both yearned to occupy the
... Read more

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Mental Models

Control Your Life with Powerful Strategies, changing ideas and improving your decision-making skills

by Bill Carter ...

Narrated by Kenneth Ellison, Drama Simpson, Sam Logsdon ...

Unabridged

3 hours 36 min

Improve your decision making with "Mental models"!Mental models are important to successfully live our life because it guides our day from the most mundane thing to as complicated as making decisions; they provide instant understanding, context, and most importantly, a path to the end destination.The quality of your outcomes depends on the mental models in your head! "Mental Models" is designed to ... Read more

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Improve your decision making with "Mental models"!Mental models are important to successfully live our life because it guides our day from the most mundane thing to as complicated as making decisions; they provide instant understanding, context, and most importantly, a path to the end destination.The quality of your outcomes depends on the mental models in your head! "Mental Models" is designed to
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The War for Late Night

When Leno Went Early and Television Went Crazy

by Bill Carter ...

Narrated by Sean Kenin ...

Unabridged

15 hours 2 min

A dramatic account of the politics and personalities behind NBC's calamitous attempt to reinvent late-night television.When NBC decided to move Jay Leno into prime time to make room for Conan O'Brien to host the Tonight show-a job he had been promised five years earlier-skeptics anticipated a train wreck for the ages. It took, in fact, only a few months for the dire predictions to come true. Leno ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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A dramatic account of the politics and personalities behind NBC's calamitous attempt to reinvent late-night television.When NBC decided to move Jay Leno into prime time to make room for Conan O'Brien to host the Tonight show-a job he had been promised five years earlier-skeptics anticipated a train wreck for the ages. It took, in fact, only a few months for the dire predictions to come true. Leno
... Read more

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Brain Training Mastery

The Secret Strategies to Improve your Memory and Train your Brain to Get the Best Results

by Bill Carter ...

Narrated by Kenneth Ellison, Orlena Cain ...

Unabridged

4 hours 37 min

What if I told you that you could rewire your own brain to make the best?Using cognitive behavioral therapy to your advantage means moving away from self-destruction and go towards improvement.People who know handle the brain are better and smarter people. They simply make decisions that are good for them, forgive themselves for past mistakes, and accept where they are at right now.The human brain ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if I told you that you could rewire your own brain to make the best?Using cognitive behavioral therapy to your advantage means moving away from self-destruction and go towards improvement.People who know handle the brain are better and smarter people. They simply make decisions that are good for them, forgive themselves for past mistakes, and accept where they are at right now.The human brain
... Read more
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Desperate Networks

by Bill Carter ...

Narrated by Dean Olsher ...

Abridged

5 hours 20 min

In the executive offices of the four major networks, sweeping changes are taking place and billions of dollars are at stake. Now Bill Carter, bestselling author of The Late Shift, goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the television industry, capturing the true portraits of the larger-than-life moguls and stars who make it such a cutthroat business.In a time of sweeping media ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

In the executive offices of the four major networks, sweeping changes are taking place and billions of dollars are at stake. Now Bill Carter, bestselling author of The Late Shift, goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the television industry, capturing the true portraits of the larger-than-life moguls and stars who make it such a cutthroat business.In a time of sweeping media
... Read more

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