Michael Diamond Libros

Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam "ADROCK" Horovitz and Michael "Mike D" Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1, Licensed to Ill--and the album's messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam; their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpiece Paul's Boutique; their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albums Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty and the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits conceived by the late Adam "MCA" Yauch; and more. For more than thirty years, this band has had an inescapable and indelible influence on popular culture. With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album, Beastie Boys Book upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys' New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises

The book delves into the increasingly hostile nature of modern workplaces and the psychological defenses employees develop in response. Allcorn and Diamond examine how management's pressure for constant performance improvements often backfires, leading to dysfunction rather than productivity. They present a comprehensive model of human behavior that highlights the significance of addressing employee defensiveness. This authoritative study offers insights and practical lessons for corporate leaders and academics interested in organizational behavior.

Exploring the intersection of private property and public interest, this book features insights from leading experts who challenge conventional notions of ownership. It delves into the state's role in regulating private property and examines the public's rights to influence its use and definition. The discussions reveal the surprising extent of public interest in shaping the contours of private property, highlighting the complexities of ownership in a societal context.