Author : Pat Williams
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
Release : 2004-05-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1461734851
Jordan's quotability is incredible, as are the dozens of compelling anecdotes contained in this special keepsake.
Author : Roland Lazenby
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 39,31 MB
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0316228761
The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net. But for all his greatness, this scion of a complex family from North Carolina's Coastal Plain has a darker side: he's a ruthless competitor and a lover of high stakes. There's never been a biography that encompassed the dual nature of his character and looked so deeply at Jordan on and off the court -- until now. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordan's career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordan's growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Michael Jordan: The Life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is Michael Jordan. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordan's coaches; countless interviews with Jordan's friends, teammates, and family members; and interviews with Jordan himself to provide the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man.
Author : Mary Valby
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 14,19 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1936998238
The Quotable Aquarius describes the innovative, objective Aquarius personality with more than 600 quotes and examples from famous Aquarians Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, Oprah Winfrey, Justin Timberlake and more. Material is organized by Aquarian traits like Individuality, Vision, and Erratic Behavior and includes more than a dozen Aquarian specialties such as more U.S. Presidents and more superstar athletes than any other zodiac sign. The book includes more than 75 Aquarian leaders, 150 Aquarian artists, 100 Aquarian athletes, and 150 famous Aquarian relationships.
Author : Polly Powers Stramm
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 14,91 MB
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1493045407
Southerners have always had something to say. Focusing on the unique qualities of both the landscape and people, Quotable Southerner showcases the linguistic insight of the region’s native and adopted sons and daughters. Sometimes insightful, sometimes hilarious, these quotes will have readers smiling, laughing, and shaking their heads.
Author : Stephen Spector
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 19,78 MB
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0190675551
This book makes punctuation more fun and easier to learn than traditional approaches do. It teaches the natural way, by example: each lesson begins with quotes that exemplify good punctuation and sentence structure. Quotations are humorous and informative, drawn from the words of notable figures--Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Jerry Seinfeld, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lawrence, and many others. Short essays accompany each lesson, showing how each punctuation mark originated and how its use has altered over time. Correct punctuation is vital for clear, accurate, and natural writing. Anyone preparing a course assignment, applying for a job or for college admission, or doing any other formal writing needs to know the standard conventions of punctuation. Yet many people have never been taught how to punctuate. A necessary addition to any writer's bookshelf, this enjoyable book will teach readers to punctuate effectively and confidently--through over 500 memorable quotes and clear explanations of the rules.
Author : Robert F. Blomquist
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 43,86 MB
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1438430655
Collection of quotations and judicial opinions of federal appellate judge Richard A. Posner
Author : Eric Grzymkowski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 31,40 MB
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440529078
Whoever said, "sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you" never met an a**hole. Here, you'll find more than 1,200 of the most biting quotes, comments, and comebacks ever uttered, including: "I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would be an affront to your intelligence." --George Bernard Shaw "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you." --Muhammed Ali You won't just find quotes from typical a**holes like Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Mark Twain, either. You'll also see what happens when practically perfect folks like Walt Disney, Mahatma Ghandi, and Audrey Hepburn lose their cool. So embrace your dark side and get ready to enjoy every over-confident, over-blown, over-the-top a**hole comment you'll ever need.
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,75 MB
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1607106043
You’ll never be at a loss for words again with this inspired collection of quotes, from bona fide wits to bona fide dimwits. Bob Hope once said, "I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance--waiting for the bathroom." No doubt, lots of people will be learning to tango and foxtrot while they wait for the rabid readers of Uncle John’s Colossal Collection of Quotable Quotes to emerge from the privy. The Bathroom Readers’ Institute searched high and low for the wittiest, wisest and stupidest things ever said, and collected these remarks in one remarkable volume. With more than 4,000 quotations from 1,600 speakers and writers--from bona fide wits like Oscar Wilde and David Letterman, to bona fide dimwits like Britney Spears (who infamously quipped, "I go to lots of overseas places, like Canada.")--there’s no other book of quotations quite like this one.
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Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 21,30 MB
Release :
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781423617976
A good quote can capture the essence of an idea or teaching and tell it in a few words-concisely and with impact. The Quotable Manager takes simple, meaningful, and easy-to-remember quotes, puts them right at the fingertips of today's busy managers and leaders, and becomes an excellent resource when a thoughtful word is needed. More than 600 quotes are collected from a diverse pool of leaders and historical figures including Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, Julius Caesar, Michael Jordan, John Ruskin, Helen Keller, Mother Teresa, Confucius, John Wayne, and more. They offer inspiring advice and wisdom on topics such as attitude, leadership, perseverance, patience, trust, fairness, planning, career, failure, and integrity. Divided into twenty chapters, each begins with an inspiring story or anecdote about a person who has come to exemplify that characteristic. Sample quotes: You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. Margaret Thatcher No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. Helen Keller Be a good listener, your ears never get you in trouble. Frank Tyger Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. William Arthur Ward Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out. Art Linkletter It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. Charles Darwin When you fall in a river, you're no longer a fisherman; you're a swimmer. Gene Hill Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability. Roy L. Smith The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything. Eleanor Roosevelt They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Carl W. Buechner
Author : Robert McCord
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 15,32 MB
Release : 2008-03-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762757752
A rich compendium of golf quotes that reflect the history, tradition, agony, and ecstasy of this time-honored game. Organized into categories such as “Golf Defined,” “The Mental Game,” “Men Touring,” “Women Touring,” “Caddies,” “Obstacles,” and “Practice,” this book includes words of wisdom from some of the game’s most famous practitioners: Franklin Pierce Adams, Tommy Armour, Chip Beck, Winston Churchill, Raymond Floyd, Ben Hogan, Julie Inkster, Dan Jenkins, Samuel Johnson, Nancy Lopez, Arnold Palmer, Marcel Proust, John D. Rockefeller, Chi-Chi Rodriguez, Will Rogers, Dr. Bob Rotella, Mark Twain, Tom Watson, George Will, Tiger Woods, and many more. This compilation of the most incisive and timeless sayings about the sport makes a great gift for all golf enthusiasts, from duffer to professional.
