On the Cusp of Greatness

On the Cusp of Greatness
Author: Mark Waddell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781908853646

The first collection of poetry from Mark Waddell; a new breed of comedy-poet-libertine for a modern generation.

João Gilberto and Stan Getz's Getz/Gilberto

João Gilberto and Stan Getz's Getz/Gilberto
Author: Bryan McCann
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2018-11-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1501323954

Most die-hard Brazilian music fans would argue that Getz/Gilberto, the iconic 1964 album featuring "The Girl from Ipanema," is not the best bossa nova record. Yet we've all heard "The Girl from Ipanema" as background music in a thousand anodyne settings, from cocktail parties to telephone hold music. So how did Getz/Gilberto become the Brazilian album known around the world, crossing generational and demographic divides? Bryan McCann traces the history and making of Getz/Gilberto as a musical collaboration between leading figure of bossa nova João Gilberto and Philadelphia-born and New York-raised cool jazz artist Stan Getz. McCann also reveals the contributions of the less-understood participants (Astrud Gilberto's unrehearsed, English-language vocals; Creed Taylor's immaculate production; Olga Albizu's arresting, abstract-expressionist cover art) to show how a perfect balance of talents led to not just a great album, but a global pop sensation. And he explains how Getz/Gilberto emerged from the context of Bossa Nova Rio de Janeiro, the brief period when the subtle harmonies and aching melodies of bossa nova seemed to distill the spirit of a modernizing, sensuous city. 33 1/3 Global, a series related to but independent from 33 1/3, takes the format of the original series of short, music-based books and brings the focus to music throughout the world. With initial volumes focusing on Japanese and Brazilian music, the series will also include volumes on the popular music of Australia/Oceania, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and more.

The Rise of Stefon Diggs

The Rise of Stefon Diggs
Author: Zafar Iqbal Mohsin
Publisher: Z I MOHSIN
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2024-05-09
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Stefon Diggs, an eminent NFL-wide recipient, rises above the limits of the turf, making a permanent imprint on his local area through his magnanimous undertakings. Past his remarkable accomplishments on the football field, Diggs remains an image of trust and motivation, devoting himself to having a constructive outcome for the existence of others. Through his not-for-profit association, Pharagharph, he engages oppressed youth, furnishing them with assets and support to understand their true capacity. From arranging youth football camps to leading mentorship programs, Diggs is focused on supporting the future, imparting in them the upsides of difficult work and steadiness. Be that as it may, his impact stretches beyond organized programs; he effectively draws in the local area, offering his time and assets to help neighborhood schools, good causes, and associations. Whether visiting youngsters in clinics or talking on occasion, Diggs focuses on making certified associations and offering uplifting statements. As far as he might be concerned, magnanimity isn't simply an obligation but an honor, established in his confidence in the extraordinary force of generosity and sympathy. As he proceeds with his excursion past the bounds of the football field, Stefon Diggs stays relentless in his obligation to leave a tradition of liberality, compassion, and positive change. Through his resolute commitment to offering in return, he embodies the idea that genuine significance reaches a long way past athletic accomplishments, leaving a getting-through influence on those he contacts.

The Blood of My Pen

The Blood of My Pen
Author: Cold August
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1411652436

A poetic journal about the life of A rising B-more poet Named Poet of Pain.

Aspiration

Aspiration
Author: Agnes Callard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0190639504

Becoming someone is a learning process; and what we learn is the new values around which, if we succeed, our lives will come to turn. Agents transform themselves in the process of, for example, becoming parents, embarking on careers, or acquiring a passion for music or politics. How can such activity be rational, if the reason for engaging in the relevant pursuit is only available to the person one will become? How is it psychologically possible to feel the attraction of a form of concern that is not yet one's own? How can the work done to arrive at the finish line be ascribed to one who doesn't (really) know what one is doing, or why one is doing it? In Aspiration, Agnes Callard asserts that these questions belong to the theory of aspiration. Aspirants are motivated by proleptic reasons, acknowledged defective versions of the reasons they expect to eventually grasp. The psychology of such a transformation is marked by intrinsic conflict between their old point of view on value and the one they are trying to acquire. They cannot adjudicate this conflict by deliberating or choosing or deciding-rather, they resolve it by working to see the world in a new way. This work has a teleological structure: by modeling oneself on the person he or she is trying to be, the aspirant brings that person into being. Because it is open to us to engage in an activity of self-creation, we are responsible for having become the kinds of people we are.

Death of an Alchemist

Death of an Alchemist
Author: Mary Lawrence
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2016-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1617737135

“Colorful alchemical lore and a vividly imagined 1543 London enrich Lawrence’s engaging . . . sequel to . . . The Alchemist’s Daughter.”—Publishers Weekly In the mid sixteenth century, Henry VIII sits on the throne, and Bianca Goddard tends to the sick and suffering in London’s slums, where disease can take a life as quickly as murder . . . For years, alchemist Ferris Stannum has devoted himself to developing the Elixir of Life, the reputed serum of immortality. Having tested his remedy successfully on an animal, Stannum intends to send his alchemy journal to a colleague in Cairo for confirmation. But the next day his body is found and the journal is gone. Bianca, the daughter of an alchemist, is well acquainted with the mystical healing arts. When her husband John falls ill with the sweating sickness, she dares to hope Stannum’s journal could contain the secret to his recovery. But first she must solve the alchemist’s murder. As she ventures into a world of treachery and deceit, Stannum’s death is only the first in a series of murders—and Bianca’s quest becomes a matter of life and death, not only for her husband, but for herself . . . Praise for The Alchemist’s Daughter “Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine . . . Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series.”—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author “A realistic evocation of 16th century London’s underside. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together.”—Fiona Buckley, author of the Ursula Blanchard Mysteries

Embracing Your Greatness

Embracing Your Greatness
Author: Christina King
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781304947611

Many people live a life of darkness and suffering under the weight of childhood trauma, neglect or abuse. Anger and rage are distress symptoms of a deeper issue. The Holy Spirit knows the gentlest way to guide you to truth and freedom and He desires to woo His bride gently. He does not desire to kick in your doors or expose you in shame. My journey of Inner-healing and deliverance based on Theology of The Body has truly transformed my life so that I could reclaim the truth that God has made me for greatness. One person can change the world and that person is you.

Spells of a Supreme

Spells of a Supreme
Author: Evie Wilde
Publisher: Wisteria Lane Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2020-05-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0998722545

When Braedon and I catch a glimpse of the future, I see the evil Archmage Edius destroying the world, but Braedon sees my death... In order to gain Supreme status, my mates and I are transported to a new academy where we hope to master the five elements of magic. But the sinister Archmage invades my dreams and robs me of my self-confidence. Before I know it, all the progress I’ve made at the Enchanted Academy vanishes, and I’m back to functioning as a remedial level witch. If we’re able to work together and master the five elements, Dash, Oliver, Braedon, Kyler, and I may be able to vanquish Edius and finally get the happily ever after we crave.

Broken Dreams

Broken Dreams
Author: Thomas Hauser
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2021-11-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 161075753X

Each year, readers, writers, and critics alike look forward to Thomas Hauser’s newest collection of articles about the contemporary boxing scene. As Booklist has proclaimed, “Many journalists have written fine boxing pieces, but none has written as extensively or as memorably as Thomas Hauser. . . . Hauser remains the current champion of boxing. . . . Hauser is a treasure.” Broken Dreams meets this high standard with its coverage of 2020’s most important fighters and fights, outside-the-ring controversies, regulatory missteps, and other issues that defined the year’s boxing scene. Hauser explores the heavyweight trio of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Deontay Wilder in depth, as well as Canelo Álvarez and historic greats like Jack Dempsey, Carlos Monzon, and Muhammad Ali. Hauser also tackles the larger social challenges that imposed themselves so assertively in 2020, including the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, runaway social media, the presidential election, and other forces that left a deep imprint on the sport and business of boxing.

The Unforgiving Line

The Unforgiving Line
Author: Paul C. Maurer
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2019-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0359944949

"For some, running is a cornerstone in their lives. To those individuals, there is an unquenchable need to run on roads, trails and track. They cannot explain it, but that does not matter. Running is who they are. It is for them The Unforgiving Line is written. A timeless tale of Mac and an unexpected protégé, D.J., exploring a clash of worlds, wills, dreams and regrets. Blending the past and present of the glorious history of distance running."--Amazon.com.