Mostrando resultados por título "Winning" en Literatura y Ficción

Soccer has always been the pride and passion of everyday people. So when a small-time corporate raider with no connection to soccer somehow acquired Manchester United, only to raise prices and make billions, it affected the sport in unexpected ways. In the new book, THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CASH MACHINE (Pan Macmillan, January 23, 2024), Chris Blackhurst tells the riveting story of how the Glazer family bought Manchester United, and everything that followed. Meticulously researched, Blackhurst uses rich details to tell share how the Glazer family seized ownership of the Premier League’s jewel, ...

In November 1972 as Ms. Magazine hit the newsstands with its inaugural issue, Joan Gelfand left the comforts of Forest Hills, NY and summers in the Catskills for a trip to San Francisco. That vacation became a journey that lasted a lifetime, and a moment in history that is unparalleled. In OUTSIDE VOICES: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution (January 28, 2024; Post Hill Press; ISBN: 979-8888450048; $28.99 Hardcover), Joan Gelfand, award-winning author and nationally acclaimed literary citizen, shares her story of awakening-artistically, sexually, and spiritually-during a radical time in a ...

In THE MAGICAL PLACE WE CALL SCHOOL (January 16, 2024 – Forefront Books), Dr. Kathleen Corey shares 40 years of insights on creating an educational space where each person can be the best they can be. She points to what principals and teachers need to support everyone involved in education in every way possible. Through her proven methods for looking at a student’s situation/backstory, building and capitalizing on leverage, and other leadership approaches, Dr. Corey creates a living blueprint for elevating teachers, students, and the entire educational experience.Become a supporter of this...

Jane Austen Literacy Foundation judges selected 10 stories, which were read by a panel including Justin Young (Lead Writer, Sanditon Seasons 2 & 3), Susannah Harker (Jane Bennet, BBC Television Pride & Prejudice 1995), Natalie Jenner (International bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and The Bloomsbury Girls), and Helena Kelly (Writer, academic and author of Jane Austen – The Secret Radical) to choose the final three short stories.

This book is the sixth collection of short stories detailing the many adventures of Nate and Kristie. After separating themselves from the world’s chaos for a few years, they finally realize how long it has been since they last had a good vacation. In a now post pandemic world, nothing is what it used to be. Wars, riots, disease, crime, inflation, catastrophic disasters, and death constantly plague most of the world, with their home being no exception. Nate and Kristie are getting older, and they have made it through everything the world has thrown at them so far. But now they are ready ...

You Can Win ( A Step-by Step tool For Top Achievers ) - by Shiv Khera "Winners don't do different things, They do things differently".This book helps individuals to:-- Build confidence by mastering the seven steps to positive thinking.- Be successful by turning weaknesses into strengths.- Gain credibility by doing the right things for the right reasons.- Take charge by controlling things instead of letting them control you.- Build trust by developing mutual respect with people around you.- Accomplish more by removing the barriers to effectiveness.

a book club, like oprah’s if oprah were two suburban guys from new jersey, or reese witherspoon’s if reese were two suburban guys from new jersey, except without the engine of fame that those two huge stars provide. but come on: oprah is not going to answer your emails. (trust us, we know.) every two weeks, a new book microscoped and surgeried by benevolent despot joey lewandowski and disgraced college professor "shreds"... with your help! here's a guarantee: every episode ends with an arrestable crime. will it be something boring like credit card fraud or something sexy like a casino ...

Sara struggles to sleep as the incessant noise from the evening poker game becomes louder and louder. The university student crashes the friendly poker game among her housemates, hinting she is trying to sleep. And as usual, she is inflicted with a barrage of naughty innuendos. Sara’s threat of beating every single player in their own game of poker riles them up even further, and she quickly finds herself in the midst of the action in an attempt to shut the lads up.

Penny Sanders knows nothing about football, much less anything about a second string quarterback named Eddie Jay Lennox. All she knows is that there is a handsome, athletic stranger walking around her bookstore, and she is curious about him. When she goes over to talk to him, she doesn't expect to get into a deep discussion about dreams, happiness, and reevaluating one's life.

More than just a 724 point list, this book is part philosophy, part poetry and part standup comedy routine. It will change the way you write, change the way you think, and ultimately change the way you live. Winners and Losers is a thought provoking and sometimes controversial examination of the human character. Every page is guaranteed to provoke discussion, dissonance and laughter.

The story is set in the dangerous and shady world of illegal, high-stakes keno gambling, in a run-down plantation house owned by Nick (Kim Coates) in the rural South, at the turn of the 21st century. Nick is enamored with the smart, tough and charming Keno ace Diana’s (Lilli Simmons) intent to win big and is determined to stake her. Little Nick (Igby Rigney), a one-time prodigy keno hustler, now reduced to servicing pool tables, strikes up a friendship with Diana and coaches her to win against the odds. Diana must then prove herself in a man’s world to earn a match against Beaumont ...

"You can if you will." A phrase uttered to a young Jerry Kramer by his line coach at Sandpoint High School in tiny Sandpoint, Idaho, that would go on to push him to a celebrated NFL career with the Green Bay Packers and a sentiment that he would repeat to close his speech at his long awaited enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame almost seven decades later in 2018. In the spirit of Jerry Kramer's unforgettable and bestselling collaborations with the great Dick Schaap, his first book about his life and career in over two decades, Run to Win will serve as Kramer's definitive statement ...

Building a Winning Career: A complete guide to securing and thriving in your ideal senior role by William Cowan https://amzn.to/3PVGfsl Buildingawinningcareer.com Finalist in The Australian Career Book Award 2022 - Hosted by The Royal Society of Arts Oceania Do you know how to seek out and win your next executive role? Are you well prepared to take the next steps in your career? If not, you may fail to reach your full potential and miss out on building a winning career. Most career advice available today does not address the needs of senior job seekers. Building a Winning Career sets out a ...

Audio version of the award-winning action-adventure story that asks: what if we could feel the future before it arrives? When disaster survivor Ambra Lightstone is confronted by an otherworldly stranger, she is set on a collision course with the vengeful heir of a hidden civilisation, and must prevent him from unleashing a terrible force that will change the face of the earth - and to safeguard a technology that could save it.From the canals of Venice, to the far northern Arctic, to remote outback Australia, MAGE explores the depths of our outer and inner worlds in relation to one of the ...

sMOTHERED is back with pairs that are closer than ever. From synchronized hobby horsing and a mother and daughter who give each other “vagacials,” to our very first mother-in-law/son-in-law duo who are so close that the mom is making a mold of her son-in-law's teeth so they can have identical smiles! For these duos there’s no such thing as personal space. With stranger rituals, tighter bonds and even greater drama, these six shockingly smothering relationships will be tested like never before.No one does “twinning” better than pageant queens, Catherine and Gabriella! Always dressed ...

Huntley, a 33-year-old soulful rock artist from Fredericksburg, Va., was named champion of “The Voice” Season 24 tonight. Huntley faced tough competition from the other finalists this season, including teammate Mara Justine from Team Niall, Lila Forde from Team Legend, and Ruby Leigh and Jacquie Roar from Team Reba. All five Season 24 finalists earned a four-chair turn during their blind auditions. In his blind audition, Huntley, known for his unique raspy voice, earned four chair turns from the coaches with his powerful performance of the Black Crowes’ “She Talks to Angels,” which ...

Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world. Beautifully illustrated with National Geographic photography and divided by region, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S 100 BIKE RIDES OF A LIFETIME takes you across six continents to the most epic bike rides on the planet. Geared to everyone from expert riders to casual enthusiasts, this vibrant book offers a route for every type of biker, from quick jaunts in your own neighborhood to multi-week challenge. You’ll also find essential information—the best time to ride, the best spots to refuel, cultural ...

Warren Evans joins Badr, once again, for a special bonus episode to read a few of the submissions that were sent in for the Collecting the Simpsons book giveaway (announced back in Ep. 412) and selects one lucky winner. Thanks again to everyone that entered the contest! It's not too late to take advantage of our holiday sale! Shop our merch store and get 20% off your entire order by using the discount code: “YOO“ FINALISTS & TIMESTAMPS: Jeff Fremed - 06:08Alex Chung - 08:53Shane Hannafey - 11:30J. Granados Tello - 14:32lisasimpsonirl - 17:18Daniel Cordova - 20:06And the winner is... - ...

Everyone’s favorite time of the year – Christmas – is fast approaching! The bestselling The Booze & Vinyl series (nearly 200,000 copies in print) finds its holiday cheer in an irresistible new volume mixing beloved Christmas albums with merry drink pairings. A Booze & Vinyl Christmas (Running Press; October 2023), by award-winning food and drinks writer André Darlington, features 40 curated Christmas albums, from the 1940s to the present, complete with two inspired cocktails for the A side and B side. From The Nutcracker and A Charlie Brown Christmas to Bing Crosby and Kelly Clarkson, ...

For, like, really serious adventurers. If you're thinking of going pro with the whole hero thing but lack confidence, this is the podcast for you. It's a twice-weekly, mostly-fictional fantasy podcast that considers keyword stuffing to be a lost art form. (Fantasy Podcast, DnD Podcast, Tabletop Gaming, RPG Podcast, Dungeon Master Podcast). Adventure with a show where the quick wits are almost as fast as the magic missile hits. If you’re a fan of storytellers like Douglas Adam, Yahtzee Croshaw, or Monty Python, we suggest you go listen, read and, or start a Reddit post about their wonderful ...