Shirley J. S. Agudo Books

Charles Ruffolo's guide showcases the transformative power of networking through his unique charisma and engaging style. Co-authored with public relations consultant Shirley Agudo, this comprehensive A to Z manual emphasizes that networking is essential for everyone. Ruffolo argues that anyone can network effectively, sharing personal anecdotes from his youth, a 20-year military career, and his journey to success to illustrate how networking can change lives. The book covers strategies for building and energizing networks, effective communication, and the importance of giving back. Ruffolo, a passionate advocate for networking, founded RIBS (Ruffolo International Business Services) Network, which focuses on training and lectures, and Network-Club.com, an online resource for networking opportunities. He also established the Giving Back Foundation, mentoring minority high-school students in Holland. With a vast database of over 10,000 contacts, Ruffolo has cultivated an international following, known for his ability to connect individuals from diverse backgrounds. His genuine, comedic approach has left a lasting impact on many who have benefited from his insights. Now residing in the Netherlands with his wife, he reflects on his journey as a testament to the power of networking and fate.

The Dutch are bicycle crazy. Nowhere else in the world is bicycling so ingrained in the culture as it is in the Netherlands, and never before has anyone captured its essence quite like American photographer and author Shirley Agudo, a longtime resident there.Depicted in this enlightening and amusing book are young, old and even naked cyclists in a country with more bicycles than inhabitants, transporting 'anything and everything' on their bikes from tables and mattresses to four or five children and the family dog. Shirley and contributing photographers Trevor Waldron, Ben Deiman and Max Rubenacker take us along some of the 29,000 kilometers (18,020 miles) of bike paths and into the heart of Amsterdam and other Dutch cities to show us how pervasive, practical and incredible the Dutch cycling culture really is. It's all here the history, the infrastructure, the mentality and the global reputation of a culture gone completely mad about bikes.