Alan Axelrod has written more than 100 books, including the CEO and Real History series, Disruptors, and The Gilded Age (all Sterling). He was coauthor of the New York Times bestseller What Every American Should Know About American History (with Charles Phillips) as well as the Businessweek bestsellers Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs and in magazine and newspaper articles. The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. The AP teams in over 100 countries tell the world's stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting. The AP provides content and services to help engage audiences worldwide, working with companies of all types, from broadcasters to brands.