Book Description
In this clear-eyed, candid, and ultimately reassuring
Author : Bill Gates
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 22,82 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
In this clear-eyed, candid, and ultimately reassuring
Author : Meadowlark Lemon
Publisher : Ascend Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 21,55 MB
Release : 2010-12-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 098411307X
Meadowlark Lemon illustrates the determination it took to overcome poverty, racial prejudice, and many other roadblocks that would have sidelined most any other person. Meadowlark, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003, delivers loving reminiscences of his youth, hilarious stories about his days with the Globetrotters, and wise instructions for living a JOY-filled life. Beginning with his upbringing in Wilmington, North Carolina to his vibrant message of JOY today, Meadowlark tells us to "trust our next shot. He uses the word "SHOT" to give us a guide for life. Spirit, Health, Opportunity, and Teamwork combine to fuel our passions, satisfy our heart's desires, create opportunities for doing good, and help others realize their dreams.
Author : Brian W. Fitzpatrick
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 38,35 MB
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1491932511
In the course of their 20+-year engineering careers, authors Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman have picked up a treasure trove of wisdom and anecdotes about how successful teams work together. Their conclusion? Even among people who have spent decades learning the technical side of their jobs, most haven’t really focused on the human component. Learning to collaborate is just as important to success. If you invest in the "soft skills" of your job, you can have a much greater impact for the same amount of effort. The authors share their insights on how to lead a team effectively, navigate an organization, and build a healthy relationship with the users of your software. This is valuable information from two respected software engineers whose popular series of talks—including "Working with Poisonous People"—has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers.
Author : Hernan Diaz
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,83 MB
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 152907455X
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2023 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022 ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2022 Trust is a sweeping puzzle of a novel about power, greed, love and a search for the truth that begins in 1920s New York. Can one person change the course of history? A Wall Street tycoon takes a young woman as his wife. Together, they rise to the top in an age of excess and speculation. Now a novelist is threatening to reveal the secrets behind their marriage. Who will have the final word in their story of greed, love and betrayal? Composed of four competing versions of this deliciously deceptive tale, Trust by Hernan Diaz brings us on a quest for truth while confronting the lies that often live buried in the human heart. 'One of the great puzzle-box novels . . . a page-turner' – The Telegraph 'Genius' – The Observer 'Radiant, profound and moving' – Lauren Groff, author of Matrix 'Metafiction at its best, unpredictable, clever and massively enjoyable' – The Sunday Times 'Enthralling' – Daily Mail
Author : Hannah E. Carey
Publisher : Hannah E. Carey
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 44,70 MB
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Get both full-length books in the Legacy Duology in this single volume collection! Start your next adventure with this Celtic inspired epic romantic fantasy featuring political intrigue, dark magic, a potentially deadly sibling rivalry, wolves, found family, and a friends to lovers low spice romance. Niall never saw himself as king, nor did her ever imagine that he would be granted the abilities of a seer. His unnatural power, however, is no great gift. It has already cost him the woman he loves and it threatens to cost him his kingship. When the man Ciara trusted the most disappeared from her life, she found comfort in the arms of his brother, a man she never would have believed she'd fall for. But Bleddyn shows her there's more to him than she first thought and when her dreams of becoming a warrior are crushed, he offers her a safe haven in his kingdom. But things are unsettled on the island of Pern Coen. Dark and dangerous powers are stirring, ones that threaten to bring the land to ruin. When fate throws Ciara and Niall together once more, Niall must learn to accept his uncanny abilities and Ciara must find the inner strength she lost. If they don't, the Dark Raven Spirit will prevail and their futures, as well as their very lives, will be lost. KEYWORDS: sword and sorcery, sword and sorcery fantasy, epic fantasy, epic fantasy romance, epic fantasy series, romantic fantasy, fantasy romance, clean fantasy romance, second chance romance, friends to lovers, childhood friends to lovers, revenge, political intrigue, full length fantasy, new adult fantasy, sibling rivalry, soft magic, broody hero, broody king, outcast, kings, royalty, royal romance, royal hero, warrior woman, seers, shapeshifters, found family, wolves, ravens, low spice romance, strong hero, strong heroine, complete series, secondary world fantasy, Celtic inspired,Celtic inspired fantasy, warrior, dark magic, villainess, mind control, alliances, political intrigue, box set, complete collection, multi-book set, omnibus, Melissa Wright, Megan O'Russel, K. L. Kolarich, A. L. Knorr, Matt Larkin, Suzannah Rowntree, Melanie Karsak, Tanya Bird, Christopher Mitchell, J. R. Pearse Nelson, Amberlynn Holland, Tracy Cooper-Posey, M. Lynn, Michelle Bryan, Kay L. Moody, Melissa A. Craven, Anthea Sharp, Sharon Shinn, Tamora Pierce, Bridget E. Baker, C. J. Archer, Jennifer Anne Davis
Author : Pia Nilsson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,77 MB
Release : 2005-09-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781592401574
Two legendary coaches give golfers a powerful new approach to the game... and to life. As coaches to some of golf’s top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They don’t believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They don’t even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision. Unlike any other golf book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a player’s game. The book’s revolutionary pre-shot routine will improve your focus, leading to a golf swing that is not only successful but can be repeated under extreme pressure. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe it’s possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mind-set and well-honed intuitive power. An engaging read for the beginner or the seasoned golfer, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is inspiration for life, not just the links.
Author : Greg Pak
Publisher : Boom! Studios
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 2019-02-20
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1641441615
From the heart of the Whedonverse comes the next chapter of Firefly! Picking up where the critically acclaimed film Serenity left off, the ‘Verse is on the brink of war, and Captain Mal and his crew are on the run from the Alliance and an old, unstoppable foe. Babies are born, friends are lost, and there’s a new sheriff in town to lead the Browncoats into battle. With the crew scattered to the far ends of the ‘Verse, it’ll take quite a gamble to pull them back together . . . but when the chips are down, never bet against Captain Malcolm Reynolds! Contains Leaves on the Wind #1-6, “The Warrior and the Wind”, No Power in the ‘Verse #1-6
Author : Malcolm Archibald
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 959 pages
File Size : 37,27 MB
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
A collection of three historical war novels by Malcolm Archibald, now available in one volume! Blood Oath: In the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Hughie MacKim embarks on a quest to avenge his brother's murder. Enlisting in Fraser's Highlanders and honing his skills as an infantryman, Hughie sets forth on a relentless pursuit that takes him through the harrowing landscapes of war in North America. He faces a daunting challenge - how can he trace the elusive men responsible for his brother's demise? Our Land of Palestine: In 1915, amidst the British-Ottoman conflict in the Middle East, Major Andrew Selkirk's mission to protect the Suez Canal unveils a secret assignment: retrieving a Bengali spy and countering plans to rally Afghanistan and Persia against Great Britain. As he confronts the Ottomans and a vengeful German adversary, Selkirk leads his men through strife-torn Palestine, a land claimed by multiple forces, struggling with personal feuds along the way. Windrush: Burmese War, 1852. Jack Windrush's aspirations to join the renowned Royal Malverns are dashed as he is instead commissioned into the despised 113th Foot. Determined to prove himself, Jack embarks with a small detachment of the 113th to join the British expedition. However, the reality of war shatters his illusions of honor and glory during the Rangoon attack. A fateful encounter with a renegade British soldier compels Jack to confront the true horrors of war, setting him on a profound journey of self-discovery.
Author : Marie Ferrarella
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 1627 pages
File Size : 26,7 MB
Release : 2017-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1488084424
Senator Joe Kelley’s secrets have finally come to light and his family is rallying around him to help. But they’re about to find much more than sordid family skeletons: danger—and love—are on the horizon! Private Justice by Marie Ferrarella When a senator is disgraced by scandal, his hotshot attorney son, Dylan, rushes to pick up the pieces. His only ally is the feisty Cindy Jensen, whose loyalty to her boss is as compelling as her drop-dead-gorgeous looks. But Cindy’s grappling with an unexpected pregnancy and scars from the past. Little do she and Dylan know, Senator Kelley has even more secrets…secrets that might cost the newfound lovers their lives. Special Ops Bodyguard by Beth Cornelison Gage Prescott can’t put his finger on it, but something about waitress Kate Rogers. Not that it matters. The battle-scarred ex-Army Ranger has come to this Montana town as bodyguard to Senator Kelley, not to let a pretty face distract him. But Kate has her own mission. If Gage can assist with her sister’s abusive husband, she’ll accept that gratefully. But will their growing passion interfere when their duties involve life and death? Cowboy Under Siege by Gail Barrett An enemy of the Kelley family is seeking vengeance on Cole Kelley—and the Montana ranch he’ll fight fiercely to protect. His land is the only thing Cole can depend on. Not his powerful, scandal-ridden father. And especially not Bethany Moore—the beautiful nurse who left him years ago…and is now back with secrets. Their flame burned brightly once before, but will they have a chance to rekindle it before all is lost? Rancher Under Cover by Carla Cassidy Surgeon Caitlin O’Donahue nearly lost her life doing volunteer work in the jungles of El Salvador. She escapes to her childhood ranch to discover her father is in hiding. The only man she can trust is a stranger—undercover agent Rhett Kane, who is hell-bent on busting Caitlin’s father. When his dual lives collide, he’s left with the ultimate choice. Will he choose love over duty—and will it cost him his life’s mission? Missing Mother-To-Be by Elle Kennedy Lana Kelley never imagined the magical night she shared with a stranger would result in pregnancy. But when she’s kidnapped, Lana is shocked to discover one of her captors is none other than the father of her unborn child. Though mercenary Deacon Holt tries to remain detached, he can’t deny he still wants Lana. And when her life is threatened, Deacon will risk all to help her escape... Captain’s Call of Duty by Cindy Dees Captain Jim Kelley is thunderstruck. Suddenly Alexandra Mendez has gone from tomboy to all woman. Alex is under his command on a dangerous undercover mission, but Jim has to keep reminding himself they were only pretending to be lovers. Alex has loved Jim all her life, but they’d always been just friends. Jim’s sudden attention is unexpected…and thrilling. But is Jim just infatuated by her looks, or is it her he wanted?
Author : EJ Fisch
Publisher : Transcendence Publishing
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 22,15 MB
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
CONTAINS: Fracture: Ziva Payvan Legacy, Part 1 Embers: Ziva Payvan Legacy, Part 2 Four years after the Resistance's plan for retribution was foiled, the galaxy as a whole is at peace. The people of Haphez remain independent and free of Federation scrutiny thanks to a major sacrifice by one of their own. Those affected by the loss have found new purpose. Life goes on. But when commissioned with hunting down a rogue Haphezian assassin, Aroska Tarbic, Skeet Duvo, and Zinni Vax find themselves caught in the midst of a war between two major players in the galactic underworld: the Niiosian Mob, governed by the calculating Tobias Niio, and the Ibarra Cartel, ruled by the ambitious Alastair Manes. As the conflict escalates and rages across multiple worlds, the team's best hope for survival is to seek help from an unexpected ally...someone who did not want to be found. Everything has a breaking point. When it seems all hope is shattered, the agents must band together to face their inner demons and rekindle the spark burning within. FRACTURE - \ˈfrak-shər\ 1. to cause a crack or fracture in; break 2. to damage or destroy 3. the act or process of breaking or the state of being broken EMBERS - \ˈem-bərs\ 1. the smoldering remains of a fire 2. slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, or responses still capable of being revived