DONALD J. TRUMP is the very definition of the American success story, continually setting standards of excellence while expanding his interests in real estate, gaming, sports, and entertainment. Aside from The Apprentice, Trump and NBC are also partners in the ownership of and broadcast rights for the three largest beauty competitions in the world. In New York City, the Trump signature is synonymous with the most prestigious addresses, including the renowned Trump Tower, the Trump International Hotel & Tower, the Trump Park Avenue, and the Trump Building at 40 Wall Street. He also has acclaimed golf courses in Briarcliff Manor, New York, Palm Beach, Florida, Bedminster, New Jersey, and… Palos Verdes, California. The Trump Organization is also one of the largest operators of hotels and casinos. The Trump name appears on three world-class casino hotels in Atlantic City. Mr. Trump’s current projects include the building of Trump Place, the biggest development ever approved by the New York City Planning Commission (on the site of the former West Side Rail Yards), and a joint venture with the Chicago Sun-Times to build a 2.6-million-square-foot signature skyscraper on the banks of the Chicago River. Trump is the number one New York Times bestselling author of How to Get Rich, The Art of the Deal, Surviving at the Top, The Art of the Comeback, as well as The America We Deserve. All told, these books have sold millions of copies. An ardent philanthropist, Trump is involved with numerous civic and charitable organizations. In June 2000 he received his greatest honor, the Hotel and Real Estate Visionary of the Century award, given by the UJA Federation. From the Hardcover edition.