Maison d'édition: Hero
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The long-awaited autobiography by Derek Forbes, the Simple Minds legend known for his iconic spine-rattling bass riffs which we recognise in many Simple Minds' songs. This is his story. Derek Forbes started his musical career as a lead guitarist but soon changed to bass guitarist. He wrote and co-wrote many of Simple Minds' earliest classics. Derek Forbes won an Ivor Novello Award for 'Outstanding Song Collection' in 2016 for his song writing for Simple Minds, voted best bass player in the World 1982 and best bass player from Scotland in 2010. Derek is also well-known on the international stage as songwriter and bassist for Big Country and Propaganda and has recorded with Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Kirsty MacColl. He still lives in Glasgow and is planning his next tour.Voir livre
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Carol J. Loomis's Tap Dancing to Work Tap Dancing to Work (2012) looks at the long life of investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and one of America’s richest men. Carol Loomis, who led coverage of Buffett for decades at Fortune magazine, collected more than 40 articles along with excerpts from Buffett’s annual letters to shareholders to showcase his ideas on just about everything. Some articles are lighthearted, such as one that explores whether Warren and singer Jimmy Buffett are related (maybe). For the most part, though, the articles highlight his investment strategies, his long-time friendship with Microsoft’s Bill Gates, and his profound impact on the US economy, the stock market, and CEOs worldwide.Voir livre
"[Narrator George] Newbern's clear voice and appealing staccato delivery move well from phrase to phrase, keeping listeners' interest." —AudioFile on The Heart of Everything That IsTom Clavin's Follow Me to Hell is the explosive true story of how legendary Ranger Leander McNelly and his men brought justice to a lawless Texan frontier.In turbulent 1870s Texas, the revered and fearless Ranger Leander McNelly led his men in one dramatic campaign after another, throwing cattle thieves, desperadoes, border ruffians, and other dangerous criminals into jail or, if that's how they wanted it, six feet under. They would stop at nothing in pursuit of justice, even sending 26 Rangers across the border to retrieve stolen cattle—taking on hundreds of Mexican troops with nothing but their Sharps rifles and six-guns. The nation came to call them “McNelly’s Rangers.”Set against the backdrop of 200 years of thrilling Texas Rangers history, this spine-tingler takes listeners into the tough life along the Texas border that was tamed by a courageous, yet doomed, captain and his team of fearless men.It was one hell of a ride!A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.Voir livre
Discover the remarkable life of Zachary Taylor — frontier soldier, war hero, and the 12th President of the United States. From his humble beginnings on the Kentucky frontier to his rise as a national hero in the Mexican-American War, Taylor’s story is one of grit, duty, and reluctant politics. This engaging biography explores his military triumphs, his unexpected path to the presidency, and the brief yet pivotal leadership that shaped a nation on the brink of civil war. Perfect for readers of American history, presidential biographies, and military history enthusiasts alike.Voir livre
Marking the centenary of Ireland's – and possibly the world's – most famous novel, this joyful introductory guide opens up Ulysses to a whole new readership, offering insight into the literary, historical and cultural elements at play in James Joyce's masterwork. Both eloquent and erudite, this book is an initiation into the wonders of Joyce's writing and of the world that inspired it, written by Daniel Mulhall, Ireland's ambassador to the United States and an advocate for Irish literature around the world. One hundred years on from that novel's first publication, Ulysses: A Reader's Odyssey takes us on a journey through one of the twentieth century's greatest works of fiction. Exploring the eighteen chapters of the novel and using the famous structuring principle of Homer's Odyssey as our guide, Daniel Mulhall releases Ulysses from its reputation of impenetrability, and shows us the pleasure it can offer us as readers.Voir livre
Once we learn the essential lesson that we are not for everyone, we can stop trying to win over others and end the exhausting need to people please. We can begin living our best and most authentic lives. In this unique memoir/self-help book, Jackie Henderson highlights her unique life experiences and shares the wisdom of being an introverted soul in a very extroverted world. She reveals her heartbreaking journey grieving her father’s suicide. She opens up about navigating complicated family relationships. Jackie details her extraordinary mentoring work traveling the world with young hip hop dancers and shares the ups and downs of being a role model. Her story is powerful and inspirational as well as relatable and entertaining. Jackie offers deep insight and wisdom gained from overcoming her own limiting core beliefs. The hope for this book is to inspire and guide you, the reader, on your journey to soulful authenticity and to provide crucial knowledge in finding YOUR tribe and living your best life. You Are Not For Everyone is a must read!Voir livre
