On The Edge Of Greatness

Author : David Grove
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781629332833
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jan-Michael Vincent written by David Grove and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hischiseled features, effortless screen presence, otherworldly vitality, strikingblue eyes, Jan-Michael Vincent seemed destined for superstardom. However, the real Jan-Michael Vincent was areluctant sex symbol plagued by doubt and low self-confidence, a perpetualmisfit doomed to alcoholism. Jan-MichaelVincent: Edge of Greatness covers Vincent's entire life, beginning in hishometown of Hanford, California, and details the difference between JanVincent, a shy, small town boy, and Jan-Michael Vincent, Hollywood's goldenboy, who was thought to be the next James Dean in the early to mid-1970s, aperiod in which Vincent delivered memorable performances in films such as Buster and Billie, The Mechanic, Tribes, and The World's Greatest Athlete. Featuringinterviews with Vincent's childhood classmates and friends, as well as hisformer Hollywood colleagues, including Donald P. Bellisario, Alex Cord, andRobert Englund, Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatnessreveals an eternal man-child, whose career and life symbolize the tragedy ofunfulfilled potential. David Grove is an author, film journalist, historian, and produced screenwriter. He is the author of the books Fantastic 4: The Making of the Movie, JamieLee Curtis: Scream Queen, Making Friday the 13th, and On Location inBlairstown: The Making of Friday the 13th. He lives in British Columbia, Canada. "Few punches are pulled when it comes to this biography of Jan-Michael Vincent... Grove has done a massive amount of research, maintains a balanced perspective and never sensationalizes the more turbulent aspects of Vincent's crazy life." - Shock Cinema

Author : James Allen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781407417226
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Michael Schumacher written by James Allen and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation and, statistically, the greatest ever. Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability and nerve that defines a champion, his performances have captured the imagination of fans all over the world. For 15 seasons, he has left rivals trailing in his wake, winning an unprecedented seven world drivers' championships. But he is a controversial figure, feared for his ruthless tactics, despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of his goals. The Edge of Greatness examines Schumacher's entire career: from his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships and his attempt to win back Ferrari's crown. It tells the story behind Schumacher's record five consecutive world titles, uncovers the secrets of how he has stayed at the top for so long and examines the impact of his domination on the sport. Now, on his retirement from the sport, it is time to reappraise the man behind the tabloid stereotype. Frank, honest, adroit and in-depth - James Allen reveals the anatomy of a champion.

Author : Scott Barry Kaufman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190240768
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complexity of Greatness written by Scott Barry Kaufman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the origins of greatness? Few other questions have caused such intense debate, controversy, and diversity of opinions. In recent years, a large body of research has accumulated that suggests that the origins of greatness are extraordinarily complex. Instead of talent or practice, it's talent and practice. Instead of nature or nature, it's nature via nurture. Instead of practice, it's deliberate practice. Instead of the causes of greatness in general, it's the determinants of greatness specific to a field. The Complexity of Greatness brings together a variety of perspectives and the most cutting-edge research on genes, talent, intelligence, expertise, deliberate practice, creativity, prodigies, savants, passion, and persistence. A variety of different domains are represented, including science, mathematics, expert memory, acting, visual arts, music, and sports. This book demonstrates that the truth about greatness is far more nuanced, complex, and fascinating than any one viewpoint or paradigm can possibly reveal. Indeed, it suggests that the time has come to go beyond talent or practice. Greatness is much, much more.

Author : Charlie Harary
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 1623369762
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unlocking Greatness written by Charlie Harary and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to successfully getting the life you want by changing your perspective and discovering your ideal self. More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want. Everyone has the extraordinary capacity to transform their life. And it’s easier to do than you might think—in order to get what you want, to achieve that sense of greater life satisfaction, all you need to do is learn how to best use the resources you already have. Based on the latest research into the brain’s neuroplasticity, analysis of ancient wisdom, and exploration of the practices of today’s greatest achievers, he offers guidance and inspiration so you can break through the clutter and confusion of your life and find your true purpose.

Author : James Allen
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472220641
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Michael Schumacher written by James Allen and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation and, statistically, the greatest ever. Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability and nerve that defines a champion, for 15 seasons he has left rivals trailing in his wake, winning an unprecedented seven world drivers' championships. But he is a controversial figure, feared for his ruthless tactics, despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of his goals. THE EDGE OF GREATNESS examines Schumacher's entire career: from his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships and his attempt to win back Ferrari's crown. It tells the story behind Schumacher's record five consecutive world titles, uncovers the secrets of how he has stayed at the top for so long and examines the impact of his domination on the sport. Frank, honest, adroit and in-depth - James Allen reveals the anatomy of a champion.

Author : Dan Crowe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing on the Edge written by Dan Crowe and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful essays by such luminaries and literary giants as Daniel Day-Lewis and Martin Amis offer a compassionate look at the crises that most affect our world today. An important book for anyone interested in global issues, Writing on the Edge features twelve essays that take the reader to countries in crisis. Award-winning writer Martin Amis experienced firsthand the problems of gang violence in Colombia, South America; New York Times bestselling author Tracy Chevalier focuses on the abuse of women in Burundi, East Africa; Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis writes of meeting children raised in war-torn Palestine; Booker Prize-winning author DBC Pierre addresses the unusually high incidence of mental health issues in Armenia. Award-winning photographer Tom Craig was commissioned by the humanitarian charity Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders to document the writers in these places in trouble. His striking photographs amplify the sense of compassion required while also demonstrating that beautiful humanity is the victim of tragedy.

Author : Ira Rosenwaike
Publisher : Amer Jewish Archives
ISBN 13 : 9780878200139
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On the Edge of Greatness written by Ira Rosenwaike and published by Amer Jewish Archives. This book was released on 1985 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Lapin
Publisher : Avoda Books
ISBN 13 : 9780983467700
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lead by Greatness written by David Lapin and published by Avoda Books. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporations with identity and "soul" build unparalleled cultures, satisfying their customers in ways no one else quite can. Every company and team has its own identity--a "soul" waiting to be discovered and used to unlock human energy and unleash new economic value. Doing this demands a new leadership outlook. "Lead By Greatness," written by leadership consultant, rabbi, and speaker, David Lapin, provides this new outlook. Lapin clearly describes the step-by-step methods with which his international clients have translated this leadership philosophy into unrivaled economic growth. Drawing both on ancient wisdom and cutting-edge strategic thinking, "Lead By Greatness" will help you think about opportunities in ways you never have... and your competitors never will.

Author : Michael Ramirez
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 0813588138
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Destined for Greatness written by Michael Ramirez and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursuing the dream of a musical vocation—particularly in rock music—is typically regarded as an adolescent pipedream. Music is marked as an appropriate leisure activity, but one that should be discarded upon entering adulthood. How then do many men and women aspire to forge careers in music upon entering adulthood? In Destined for Greatness, sociologist Michael Ramirez examines the lives of forty-eight independent rock musicians who seek out such non-normative choices in a college town renowned for its music scene. He explores the rich life course trajectories of women and men to explore the extent to which pathways are structured to allow some, but not all, individuals to fashion careers in music worlds. Ramirez suggests a more nuanced understanding of factors that enable the pursuit of musical livelihoods well into adulthood.

Author : David Cook
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981805122
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greatness written by David Cook and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on my 30+ years of elite athlete/corporate executive coaching. It speaks about the psychology of performance.