Book Description
Presents information about some of the difficulties faced by different baby animals as they grow to adulthood.
Author : Marilyn Singer
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,58 MB
Release : 2001-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0805061649
Presents information about some of the difficulties faced by different baby animals as they grow to adulthood.
Author : Marilyn Singer
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 32,50 MB
Release : 2001-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780805061642
Presents information about some of the difficulties faced by different baby animals as they grow to adulthood.
Author : Erik Dorr
Publisher : Permuted Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 16,19 MB
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1682619184
Major Dick Winters of the 101st Airborne gained international acclaim when the tale of he and his men were depicted in the celebrated book and miniseries Band of Brothers. Hoisted as a modest hero who spurned adulation, Winters epitomized the notion of dignified leadership. His iconic World War II exploits have since been depicted in art and commemorated with monuments. Beneath this marble image of a reserved officer is the story of a common Pennsylvanian tested by the daily trials and tribulations of military duty. His wartime correspondence with pen pal and naval reservist, DeEtta Almon, paints an endearing portrait of life on both the home front and battlefront—capturing the humor, horror, and humility that defined a generation. Interwoven with previously unpublished diary entries, military reports, postwar reminiscences, private photos, personal artifacts, and rich historical context, Winters’s letters offer compelling insights on the individual costs and motivations of World War II service members. Winters’s heartfelt prose reveals his mindset of the moment. From stateside training to the hedgerows of Normandy, his correspondence immerses readers in the dramatic experiences of the 1940s. Via the lost art of letter writing, the immediacy and honesty of Winters’s observations takes us beyond the traditional accounts of the fabled 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s Easy Company. This engaging narrative offers a unique blend of personal wit, leadership ethics, and broader observations of a world at war. Hang Tough is a deeply intimate, timely reflection on a rising officer and the philosophies that molded him into a hero among heroes. Hang Tough “will help people better understand the man I knew and respected so much. Folks should know what we all went through during the war.” —Bradford Freeman, Foreword
Author : Shaina Indovino
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 23,69 MB
Release : 2014-11-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1422287998
Few sports stars can say they've reached the heights LeBron James has reached. First with the Cleveland Cavaliers and then with the Miami Heat, and now returning to Cleveland, LeBron has become one of the most exciting players on the court. Fans around the world know LeBron has truly earned his nickname—"King James." Learn the true story behind LeBron's amazing rise to success. Find out how he pushed himself to become a better basketball player, even when life at home was tough. Discover how LeBron became the superstar he is today!
Author : Jill C. Wheeler
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 24,79 MB
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617844926
Easy-to-read text and full-color photos take readers through the childhood, education, and career of American basketball sensation LeBron James. This book highlights JamesÍs performance with the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish and the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as his participation in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Readers will learn how JamesÍs incredible mental and physical skills on the court led him to be the number one NBA draft pick in 2003. Interesting topics include JamesÍs family life, his close friendships tied with basketball, and his community involvement. An informative timeline, player statistics, and career highlights compose a colorful two-page graphic feature. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text and graphics.
Author : Carl Alvin Davies
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 11,71 MB
Release : 2024-10-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Monday, March 11, 2024, was remarkably uneventful—indeed, frankly dull—until around 5 p.m. that evening when Carl Davies collapsed in a heap. It was a day that would change his life forever. Stroke Me! Recounts the story of his recovery from a near-catastrophic brain haemorrhage. The author details, in often graphic detail, every step of his journey, from the stroke itself to the pain of physical and occupational therapy. He leaves no stone unturned as he describes the impact his illness has had on him and his family. Stroke Me! It will make you laugh and cry in equal measure as the author takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you breathless. Whether you are a stroke survivor, a relative of one, or just curious about the human condition, this book is for you.
Author : Carly Fiorina
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 13,48 MB
Release : 2011-02-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1857884345
By accepting the CEO job at Hewlett-Packard, an iconic company that had lost its way, Carly Fiorina confirmed her status as the most powerful businesswoman in America. But she also made herself a target for everyone who disliked her bold leadership style and resented her rapid rise. For six years, as she led HP through drastic changes and a controversial merger, Fiorina was the subject of endless analysis, debate and speculation. Yet in all that time, the public never really got to know the person behind the persona. Tough Choices finally reveals the real Carly Fiorina, who writes with brutal honesty about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful confrontations – including her sudden and very public firing by HP's board of directors. Tough Choices shows what it's really like to lead a major corporation in a time of great change while trying to stay true to your values. It's one woman's inspiring story, along with her unique perspective on leadership, technology, globalisation, sexism and many other issues. "Superb... certain to be a hit. Ms Fiorina is at her best when recounting the travails of a woman in a male-dominated culture. She is also good in her psychological descriptions of the constant betrayals that occur in corporate bureaucracies. The woman that emerges from these pages is cultured, sensitive and vulnerable, even as she acts tough." —The Economist
Author : J. Barry Griswell
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 18,5 MB
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1429967145
Harvey Mackay, Doris Christopher, Pete Dawkins, Clay Jones and John Pappajohn know that the answer to how you recover from career toppling adversity, and then go on to achieve pinnacles of success lies in firsthand knowledge of "the adversity paradox". They all attest to having found that the knowledge they gained from overcoming adversity played such a crucial role in their success trajectories, they now consider adversity a friend. While many motivational business books promise easy access to prosperity and power by way of secret insight, quick and easy steps, or "insider tips" that are dubious at best, The Adversity Paradox tells it straight and offers no secret formula or silver bullet; instead it offers candid accounts from those whose skills, resourcefulness, and confidence have been tested by adversity and who have put their misfortunes to good use by gaining invaluable business lessons from them. The paths to success are diverse, but The Adversity Paradox identifies patterns that anyone can study and learn from. Business people working to overcome humble beginnings, lack of knowledge, unexpected setbacks, or any manner of misfortune may find the greatest tool for creating business success lies in this new book.
Author : Morwenna Ferrier
Publisher : Flame Tree eBooks
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 34,48 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0857752790
In the Top Ten on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, with millions of followers, Lil Wayne holds sway over a huge online community. All those lovin' the Best Rapper Alive need to buy this unofficial biography - the ultimate celebration of his grit and determination, with inspirational words and photographs.
Author : Michael Gellert
Publisher : Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,94 MB
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0892545577
A practical and spiritual guide to making everyday living sacred. The Way of the Small: Why Less is Truly More explores the principals of a sound, wholesome exisistence for both the individual and society. Addressing the search for finding true happiness, meaning and success, The Way of the Small gives us new perspectives based on old wisdom on what makes for a truly lived life. A practical and spiritual guide to fulfillment, it illustrates that happiness is found in "the small"-in ways to celebrate the precious small gifts of ordinary life and experiencing the sacred in all aspects of life. We are reminded that "Less Is More, Simpler Is Better." The Way of the Small teaches ways to embrace even life's more difficult passages such as aging, failure, illness, or the loss of a loved one, making even our pain a path to the sacred that helps us find meaning in life as it happens. * Offers 22 key principles to activate the way of the small--simplify and discover true happiness. * Especially relevant for mid-lifers, helping the process of sifting through life experience and finding what is of true essence, personally, spiritually and worldly. * Relates the how "smallness" is part of established major religions and spiritual teachings. * A practical and spiritual guide to help us navigate a way of living in our complex times that leads to a happier and more meaningful and balanced life.