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Book Synopsis Check Your Egos at the Door by : G. B. Trudeau
Download or read book Check Your Egos at the Door written by G. B. Trudeau and published by Owl Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When forty five major recording artists emerged from their limos outside of A&M Studios one balmy night last winter, they made a kind of pop history. There as eyewitness to that history was G.B. Trudeau, the only major satirist invited to attend the proceedings. Several weeks later, the cartoonist showed his gratitude by being the first to reveal that the stars had indeed checked their egos at the door (as per producer Quincy Jones’s request), but that more than one had demanded a receipt. The coverage could have been worse. A few months earlier, 3,000 miles east, George Bush had checked his manhood into a trust fund, and the exclusive reporting of this event in Doonesbury had produced a firestorm of indignation. ‘Garry Trudeau is coming out of deep left field,’ the Vice president fumed. ‘The American people are going to be speaking out next Tuesday, and we’ll see whether they side with Doonesbury or the Reagan-Bush message.’ The author is currently demanding a recount." -- Back cover
Download or read book Q written by Quincy Jones and published by Crown. This book was released on 2002-10-08 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musician, composer, producer, arranger, and pioneering entrepreneur Quincy Jones has lived large and worked for five decades alongside the superstars of music and entertainment -- including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Ray Charles, Will Smith, and dozens of others. Q is his glittering and moving life story, told with the style, passion, and no-holds-barred honesty that are his trademarks. Quincy Jones grew up poor on the mean streets of Chicago’s South Side, brushing against the law and feeling the pain of his mother’s descent into madness. But when his father moved the family west to Seattle, he took up the trumpet and was literally saved by music. A prodigy, he played backup for Billie Holiday and toured the world with the Lionel Hampton Band before leaving his teens. Soon, though, he found his true calling, inaugurating a career whose highlights have included arranging albums for Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and Count Basie; composing the scores of such films as The Pawnbroker, In Cold Blood, In the Heat of the Night, and The Color Purple, and the theme songs for the television shows Ironside, Sanford and Son, and The Cosby Show; producing the bestselling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and the bestselling single “We Are the World”; and producing and arranging his own highly praised albums, including the Grammy Award—winning Back on the Block, a striking blend of jazz, African, urban, gospel, and hip-hop. His musical achievements, in a career that spans every style of American popular music, have yielded an incredible seventy-seven Grammy nominations, and are matched by his record as a pioneering music executive, film and television producer, tireless social activist, and business entrepreneur–one of the most successful black business figures in America. This string of unbroken triumphs in the entertainment industry has been shadowed by a turbulent personal life, a story he shares with eloquence and candor. Q is an impressive self-portrait by one of the master makers of American culture, a complex, many-faceted man with far more than his share of talents and an unparalleled vision, as well as some entirely human flaws. It also features vivid testimony from key witnesses to his journey–family, friends, and musical and business associates. His life encompasses an astonishing cast of show business giants, and provides the raw material for one of the great African American success stories of this century.
Book Synopsis One Year to Better Preaching by : Daniel Overdorf
Download or read book One Year to Better Preaching written by Daniel Overdorf and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Year to Better Preaching provides preachers with fifty-two hands-on exercises that sharpen their homiletical skills. The book is designed particularly for those who preach each week—and have been, perhaps, for some time—to help them get out of the rut of the routine and infuse their preaching with new sparks of creativity, fresh approaches to sermon preparation and design, and sharpened verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Novice preachers, also, will find the exercises useful in developing their preaching abilities. Each chapter includes instructions for an exercise, tools and suggestions needed for the exercise, comments from preachers who completed it, and recommended resources for further study The exercises address eight categories of homiletics: • Prayer and Preaching • Bible Interpretation • Understanding Listeners • Sermon Construction • Illustrations and Applications • Word Crafting • The Preaching Event • Sermon Evaluation Readers can complete the exercises in the order presented, which address different categories week to week, or they can sharpen their skills in a particular category over a period of weeks by using the chart provided. They might also work through the exercises in collaboration with other preachers. One Year to Better Preaching will leave a preacher reinvigorated and better equipped to proclaim the Word of God skillfully, passionately, and effectively.
Author :Kurt W. Mortensen Publisher :AMACOM/American Management Association ISBN 13 :9780814428047 Total Pages :258 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (28 download)
Book Synopsis Maximum Influence by : Kurt W. Mortensen
Download or read book Maximum Influence written by Kurt W. Mortensen and published by AMACOM/American Management Association. This book was released on 2004 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned expert Mortensen combines scientific research with real-world studies to provide the most authoritative and effective arsenal of proven techniques for persuading, influencing, and motivating others. Readers will learn the 12 Laws of Persuasion.
Book Synopsis Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect by : Claudia H. Johnson
Download or read book Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect written by Claudia H. Johnson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafting Short Screenplays that Connect introduces the essential element of 'human connection' - the ability to 'touch' the reader or observer - to the screenwriting and story creation process for short films. Claudia Hunter Johnson teaches the craft of short screenplay writing by guiding you through carefully focused writing exercises of increasing length and complexity. You will learn how to think more deeply about the screenwriter's purposes, craft an effective pattern of human change, and hone your vision and process for your short screenplays.
Book Synopsis The Next Worship by : Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Download or read book The Next Worship written by Sandra Maria Van Opstal and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we help our congregations navigate the journey of worshipping in a multicultural context? Innovative worship leader Sandra Van Opstal gives leaders and churches guidance, providing biblical foundations for multiethnic worship and practical tools for planning services that reflect God's invitation for all peoples to praise him.
Book Synopsis I DANCE: A SIMPLE HANDBOOK FOR STARTING A SUCCESSFUL DANCE CAREER by : Danielle Hobbs
Download or read book I DANCE: A SIMPLE HANDBOOK FOR STARTING A SUCCESSFUL DANCE CAREER written by Danielle Hobbs and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-05-31 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook was written by Dance Renaissance performer, Danielle Hobbs, giving you great guidance to starting a professional dance career, and what to expect on the job.
Download or read book BusinessThink written by Dave Marcum and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-04-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide on how to attain desired business results explains how leaders can create consistent and effective solutions and outlines rules for accelerating work while revitilizing an enterprise.
Book Synopsis Be Water, My Friend by : Shannon Lee
Download or read book Be Water, My Friend written by Shannon Lee and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies—demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day. "Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water." Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline—they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life. Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lee’s teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic “be water” philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free. Through previously untold stories from her father’s life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lee’s words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday lives—whether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path. Be Water, My Friend is an inspirational invitation to us all, a gentle call to action to consider our lives with new eyes. It is also a testament to how one man's exploration and determination transcended time and place to ignite our imaginations—and to inspire many around the world to transform their lives.
Book Synopsis My Life, as I See It by : Dionne Warwick
Download or read book My Life, as I See It written by Dionne Warwick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, music legend and humanitarian activist Dionne Warwick reflects on 50 years in showbusiness and the lessons she has learned from being an artist, a mother and a global icon. From her rise to superstardom to raising millions of dollars for AIDS research, she gives readers a glimpse into her dazzling, inspiring life. 'If you think you can do it, you can do it' was the advice she got from her grandfather as a young girl - words she has never forgotten. Like her music and humanitarian work, her story is guaranteed to give hope and inspiration to people across the world.
Book Synopsis How to Pass a Checkride by : Ben York III
Download or read book How to Pass a Checkride written by Ben York III and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Pass a Checkride details the wisdom garnered by author and pilot Ben York III’s many years of giving and taking countless practical tests in aviation. His professional experience testifies to the fact that the majority of unsatisfactory performance in aviation test taking is due to the emotional aspect, not the technical aspect. How to Pass a Checkride attempts to identify, highlight, and mitigate the emotional aspects of taking the practical test—and how to succeed as a pilot. Book Review 1: "Well done and a needed addition to the apprentice pilot’s aviation library. Heck, if ol’ farts, such as myself, see value in your book, it should go to anyone in the process of adding a rating or obtaining anything from the PPC on." -- Billy Walker, Retired airline captain and author Book Review 2: “How to Pass a Checkride by Ben York III is a must read for any aviation enthusiast. Whether it is your first day in aviation or you have been in the industry for 20 years this book provides great insight. The topics discussed are not ones usually elaborated on by aviators. If you are looking to learn, seek advice, even laugh this book is for you. A checkride is one of the most stressful times for any aviator and this book breaks down every process with empathy, motivation, and understanding. I wish this existed when I myself were going through flight training. It would have been a perspective that could have helped me succeed." -- Justine White, Flight Instructor and Airline Pilot Book Review 3: This book is an essential read for all pilots, flight instructors, and examiners. As a former FAA aviation safety inspector and current designated pilot examiner, I have done thousands of practical tests. Mr. York’s insight on the psychology of the test is very enlightening, and his encouragement to the pilot is inspiring. Having known Mr. York for almost 30 years I can say his enthusiasm for pilots to enjoy flying as much as he does never stops. He is a mentor and master of the skies." -- Jacob Hansen, Pilot Examiner
Download or read book The Unwritten Rules written by Guy P Fehr and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective management impacts everything from the front line to the bottom line. As workplace leaders; the managers that deal most frequently with the front line staff have the greatest impact on a workplace's culture and funtionality. They are unique in their position to directly impact productivity and growth. Couple this with the fact every workplace has its own intrinsic rules that are not written down as policy or process, but are every bit as critical to a manager's effectiveness. Awareness and adherance to these unwritten rules is key to effective management. Inside The Unwritten Rules are twenty of the most important and the most applicable unwritten rules found in most businesses and organizations. Non-adherance to these rules can negatively impact employees and companies in many ways. One usually learns these rules over time as hindsight reveals their reality and importance. The Unwritten Rules saves you that time!
Book Synopsis Preparation Breeds Success by : Michael F. Hotchkiss
Download or read book Preparation Breeds Success written by Michael F. Hotchkiss and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide describes how to be effective and achieve positive outcomes in business and in life. To succeed you need to pay attention and do your research. Michael F. Hotchkiss believes thats especially true in sales, where you need to connect with prospects and keep the business of existing customers. Drawing upon his many years of experience selling customized capital, and engineered products, he walks you through the steps you need to take to: know why your customers buy; get to know people on a personal level; research potential customers; navigate cultural differences; initiate meaningful conversations. Selling engineered and technical goods that may have different purposes, uses, and features is far more complicated than selling hula hoops. You need to know what youre dealing with, create a strategy to react to what you discover, and store everything you want to learn in your memory for easy reference. While geared for those who sell technical goods, the tips and strategies youll learn can be used in other businesses. No matter how many years youve been selling, you can do better by applying the methods in Preparation Breeds Success.
Book Synopsis Marketing for Rainmakers by : Phil Fragasso
Download or read book Marketing for Rainmakers written by Phil Fragasso and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are a successful entrepreneur with a brain for business, but you’re indecisive about marketing and need a guide that will help your company distinguish itself, inspire customer loyalty and increase profits. Marketing for Rainmakers: 52 Rules of Engagement to Attract and Retain Customers for Life presents practical concepts, helpful tips and real-life examples to help you take your business to the next level with marketing that focuses on the customers’ needs. Fifty-two business-building ideas will inspire you to take immediate action and develop a marketing mindset.
Download or read book Getting Signed written by David Arditi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Record contracts have been the goal of aspiring musicians, but are they still important in the era of SoundCloud? Musicians in the United States still seem to think so, flocking to auditions for The Voice and Idol brands or paying to perform at record label showcases in the hopes of landing a deal. The belief that signing a record contract will almost infallibly lead to some measure of success— the “ideology of getting signed,” as Arditi defines it—is alive and well. Though streaming, social media, and viral content have turned the recording industry upside down in one sense, the record contract and its mythos still persist. Getting Signed provides a critical analysis of musicians’ contract aspirations as a cultural phenomenon that reproduces modes of power and economic exploitation, no matter how radical the route to contract. Working at the intersection of Marxist sociology, cultural sociology, critical theory, and media studies, Arditi unfolds how the ideology of getting signed penetrated an industry, created a mythos of guaranteed success, and persists in an era when power is being redefined in the light of digital technologies.
Download or read book Gypsy Wind Speaks written by Coy Theobalt and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 2005, Captain Coy Theobalt decided to make a dream come true. One held in his heart for over forty years. He closed up shop and moved to the United States Virgin Islands and began an adventure that eventually found its way onto these pages. This true story is about one man simply attempting to live his dream. Gypsy Wind Speaks, Life lessons from a sailboat is a compilation of short stories and poems about his adventures and misadventures on the Caribbean Sea. Everything from the insanity of trying to start a business in a foreign country to rats on his sailboat will keep you both entertained and challenged. The chapter on running aground will tear your heart out. The book is ultimately about all the lessons his beloved boat, Gypsy Wind, taught him. Each Life Lesson is one that can be applied both on and off the water of life. His hope is that these lessons with inspire your heart, tickle your funny bone, challenge your soul, and prod you to live your own dreams.
Download or read book City Forward written by Matt Enstice and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation districts and anchor institutions—like hospitals, universities, and technology hubs—are celebrated for their ability to drive economic growth and employment opportunities. But the benefits often fail to reach the very neighborhoods they are built in. As CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Matt Enstice took a different approach. Under Matt’s leadership, BNMC has supported entrepreneurship training programs and mentorship for community members, creation of a community garden, bringing together diverse groups to explore transportation solutions, and more. Fostering participation and collaboration among neighborhood leaders, foundations, and other organizations ensures that the interests of Buffalo residents are represented. Together, these groups are creating a new model for re-energizing Buffalo—a model that has applications across the United States and around the world. City Forward explains how BNMC works to promote a shared goal of equity among companies and institutions with often opposing motivations and intentions. When money or time is scarce, how can equitable community building remain a common priority? When interests conflict, and an institution’s expansion depends upon parking or development that would infringe upon public space, how can the decision-making process maintain trust and collaboration? Offering a candid look at BNMC’s setbacks and successes, along with efforts from other institutions nationwide, Enstice shares twelve strategies that innovation districts can harness to weave equity into their core work. From actively creating opportunities to listen to the community, to navigating compromise, to recruiting new partners, the book reveals unique opportunities available to create decisive, large-scale change. Critically, Enstice also offers insight about how innovation districts can speak about equity in an inclusive manner and keep underrepresented and historically excluded voices at the decision-making table. Accessible, engaging, and packed with fresh ideas applicable to any city, this book is an invaluable resource. Institutional leadership, business owners, and professionals hoping to make equitable change within their companies and organizations will find experienced direction here. City Forward is a refreshing look at the brighter, more equitable futures that we can create through thoughtful and strategic collaboration—moving forward, together.
