{"title":"Dr. Bell's Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"leo-fender","title":"LEO FENDER: THE QUIET GIANT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePhyllis Fender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasionally, the world produces one of those rare thinkers that alter the course of history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisney reinvented entertainment, Einstein revolutionized science, Edison lit up our lives with the light bulb, Bell got the world talking with the telephone … and Fender revolutionized music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you think about it, Leo Fender has influenced every person on earth today – at least everyone who has ever heard a song.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGuitar Player Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e declared that Clarence Leo Fender is the father of the solid body guitar. Not only did he invent it, but Leo’s guitars were used by everyone from Elvis Presley, to Eric Clapton and from Jimmy Page to Jimmy Hendrix. Indeed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRolling Stone Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e published a list of the world's top 100 guitarists, and 90 of them used one of Leo's guitars on stage, and the others used guitars that copied Leo's inventions and concepts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo Fender was shy, had one glass eye, and was nearly deaf. Yet, from the small town of Fullerton, California, he built an iconic worldwide empire that is worshiped by the rock stars themselves. The highest price ever spent for music memorabilia was not for Michael Jackson’s glove, original Beatles’ handwritten lyrics or even Elvis’ killer pantsuit. It was for a Fender Stratocaster, which sold for a staggering $2.7 million.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by the wife of the late Leo Fender, for the very first time, this book provides a rare look into the wonderful mind and world of this quiet genius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePhyllis Fender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the wife of the late Leo Fender. Born in East Los Angeles in 1934, Phyllis attended Compton Jr. College where she belonged to Delta Kappa Phi and graduated with a Business Degree. She has three children from her first marriage. Phyllis worked for 22 years as the Executive Vice-President and Secretary of a family business, Dalton Enterprises, which owned two restaurants and manufactured and distributed restaurant baking equipment. Phyllis was ultimately fired by her mother, who after six years of being married to Leo; felt that Leo needed a full-time wife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eToday, Phyllis often volunteers at the Fullerton Museum where she shares stories about life with Leo. She also has held numerous positions at her church and serves as the Honorary Chairman of G\u0026amp;L Guitars, based in Fullerton, California.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Core IQ","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67746538750165,"sku":null,"price":16.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kindle","offer_id":67746538782933,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/5758\/1013\/files\/LF_Book_Template.png?v=1791847564"},{"product_id":"me-we-do-be","title":"ME WE DO BE: THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF SUCCESS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBy Glen Bell, PhD.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world is flooded with information, but starving for wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany feel a sense of overload, anxiety, and a general state of restlessness. Eastern cultures refer to the monkey mind and respond with yoga and meditation. Western civilization has identified a series of disorders and related prescription drugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of this can help, but what is the complete and balanced solution? How do we get grounded, despite all the confusion? How do we build a solid foundation that assures solid, authentic growth? If you look carefully at every authentic achievement, you will see a clear pattern of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe We Do Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe We Do Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reveals that all behaviors can be organized within these four cornerstones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is quality thinking that builds wisdom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e habits form quality relationships, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e actions build productivity, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designs the future. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe We Do Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connects the dots and creates a fresh perspective for moving forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe We Do Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e principles are the result of research that has spanned 25 years at the intersection of sociology and economics. Dr. Randall Bell masterfully interweaves classic behavioral research with his own work on high-profile cases—including Chernobyl, the World Trade Center, and O. J. Simpson—to reveal why some dive, some survive, and others thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccess can be defined in many ways. Obviously, some people define it as making money. Others see success as leading a great organization, breaking sales records, having a happy family life, finding true love, or winning a competition. Some see it as contributing to a worthy cause, completing a degree, or mastering a musical instrument. Others view success as beating cancer, connecting with the divine, or healing from an emotional wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no one-size-fits-all for success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe We Do Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lets us define what success means to us individually. But in so doing, it looks at the foundational elements that apply to us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe power of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMe We Do Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that it cuts through the noise and simply puts the focus on the classic, timeless principles that build authentic success. Indeed, with a solid foundation we can build anything we want.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the one book that you will want everyone in your family, business, and organization to read!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRandall Bell, PhD, is a socio-economist and the CEO of Landmark Research Group, LLC. Prior to this, he led a national practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world’s largest consulting firm. The strategic and problem-solving skills of Dr. Bell are well established. He consulted on the World Trade Center, the Flight 93 Crash Site, the BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina, the nuclear testing on the Bikini Atoll, and several other tragedies including the JonBenét Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. Dr. Bell’s research has taken him to fifty states and seven continents, and his work has generated billions of dollars for his clients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften a guest of the media, Dr. Bell has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, People magazine, the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, Entertainment Tonight, EXTRA, ABC’s 20\/20, and many others. Dr. Bell earned his PhD in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University and his MBA from UCLA. He is married and has four children. Dr. Bell grew up in Southern California and is an avid volunteer with various causes and a popular speaker across the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Core IQ","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67746538946773,"sku":null,"price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kindle","offer_id":67746538979541,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio-Book","offer_id":67746539012309,"sku":null,"price":14.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/5758\/1013\/files\/MWDB_Book_Template.png?v=1791847571"},{"product_id":"monetizing-jesus","title":"MONETIZING JESUS: HOW PREDATORS BAIT US \u0026 HOW TO OUTSMART THEM","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Glen Bell, PhD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Pew Research study showed that 92% of American adults hold some kind of spiritual belief. Most Americans believe in God, Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad, an afterlife, or the supernatural. While exploring the spiritual realm is fascinating, it also presents a space that has long been exploited by high-demand religions, con artists, abusers, and other predators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Monetizing Jesus”  spotlights the predatory behaviors that bait followers with Jesus or other esteemed figures. Predators initially promote noble values of “mind, body, and soul” but subtly shift to their real agenda of “power, sex, and money.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe problem is that predators cause significant harm  through their charming but totalitarian schemes. Behind their slick narratives, a predator’s dogmas and rituals contribute little to solving the world’s real troubles. They put God behind a paywall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe genius of Jesus is that he shook up the status quo and taught his followers to test the evidence. He seemed to love a good debate. In an egocentric and sociocentric society, Jesus introduced a fresh, world-centric perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real Jesus rejected a materialistic lifestyle. He had a global concern for the poor, hungry, sick, imprisoned, and elderly. Jesus’ harshest criticisms targeted hypocritical church leaders and child abusers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solution lies with principled people who share these values. They are evidence-based, insist on full financial disclosures and getting the complete story from all sides. Principled people reject motivated reasoning, undue influence, and logical fallacies. Of course, they report any allegations of crime to law enforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Monetizing Jesus” examines predator-prey dynamics and principled worldviews. Regardless of one’s spiritual beliefs or unbelief, principled people think critically, go beyond their comfort zones, judge less, and understand more. All of this is in an effort to think globally, stand for something, and contribute to humanity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlen Randall Bell, PhD, is a socioeconomist specializing in disaster research and recovery projects. No stranger to how predators operate, Dr. Bell has consulted on the Heaven’s Gate Cult, the World Trade Center, the Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site, the Sandy Hook school shooting, O.J. Simpson, and Jeffrey Epstein matters. He has calculated billions of dollars in damages to help rebuild lives and communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Bell has been an expert witness in federal and state courts and international tribunals. Conducting research in 50 states and seven continents, Dr. Bell has lectured nationwide on critical thinking, complex valuation, and junk science. Drawing on his experience, he reveals the tricks predators use and how to outsmart them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Bell is a frequent speaker and media guest, featured in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, ABC’s 20\/20, and NBC’s Today Show. 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Dr. Bell sits down with survivors of the Holocaust; murder-victim’s families; crime victims; suicide survivors; and those who’ve experienced homelessness, disasters, addictions, depression, death, divorce, disabilities, defeats and disease to explore the rare mindset of the post-traumatic thriver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRandall Bell, PhD,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a sociologist and economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects. No stranger to how harsh the world is, Dr. Bell has consulted in more tragedies around the world than anyone. He was retained for the World Trade Center, Flight 93, Sandy Hook, BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina, the Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test sites, the Northridge earthquake, OJ Simpson, Jon Benet Ramsey, Heaven's Gate, and hundreds of other cases. He has been retained by the Federal Governments of the United States, Canada, and Australia to help resolve numerous crises, and his work has generated billions of dollars to rebuild damaged communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDr. Bell’s investigations have taken him to 50 states, and seven continents. Having met with countless victims, he earned the nickname of \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMaster of Disaster.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn every case, Dr. Bell observed the emotional consequences and how some fared better than others. He was inspired to put his unique research skills to work and study the cycle of trauma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA frequent guest of the media, Dr. Bell is the featured expert in Topic’s “Distressed Real Estate” documentary series streamed on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. 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He is certified through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eInsight Prison Project\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto facilitate group discussions with victims and offenders at San Quentin Prison. He has been active in jail ministries and a volunteer in homeless shelters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePost-Traumatic Thriving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Bell lays out the academic research and speaks freely about his trauma of being born with a congenital heart defect. Diagnosed with PTSD, he utilized these principles to heal from his childhood trauma and summit Africa's Mt. 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