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This book could possibly keep you from getting Played out of your money. That way, you don't end up broke. This book could possibly keep you from getting played out of your time; that way, you don't end up in the Penitentiary, but more importantly, this book could possibly keep you from getting played out of your life, that way you don't end up in the Cemetery. I hope that anyone who reads this story will learn a lot about the people they are dealing with and the lies they tell.This story is based on what happened to me. From the time I introduced myself until I took myself out of the story. THE EVENTS REALLY HAPPENED. I truly believe that women are the biggest players and the most intelligent man is not as smart as the dumbest woman. I would guess that little more than half of the women in the World have two men in their life; she has their lover and provider, and when you meet her, you better make up your mind about which one you are going to be because if you don't, you could end dead or in the Penitentiary. Take my word for it. It almost happened to me, and the one thing I have learned is... NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE PU_ _ Y.Thelou77777@gmail.com

»Ich bin kein Engel, ich heiße nur so.«»Ich bin immer im Dienst«, sagt Tommy Engel von sich selbst. Denn wenn der Trommler, Sänger und Ex-Frontmann der Bläck Fööss das Kölner Trottoir betritt, wird er unweigerlich erkannt. Das kölsche Milieu, in das er dann eintaucht, kennt er aus der sprichwörtlichen Westentasche. Denn geboren wurde der »Tommy« als zehntes Kind einer anderen kölschen Legende: Richard »Rickes« Engel war einer der »Vier Botze«, die mit ihren Stimmungshits und Parodien schon vor vielen Jahrzehnten die Säle zum Toben brachten.Für die »Fööss« begann alles 1970, schon die zweite Single der Band schlug ein wie eine Bombe: »Drink doch eine met«, das Lied über den einsamen alten Mann und seine Einladung an die Theke. Tommy Engel und seinen Mitstreitern kamen dabei ihre Herkunft aus der Beat-Generation zugute. So erweiterten die Fööss das Spektrum der kölschsprachigen Musik um Rhythmen, die man bis dato nur aus den anglo-amerikanischen Hitparaden kannte.Fast ein Vierteljahrhundert verbrachte Tommy Engel mit den Fööss. Viele ihrer Lieder von »En unserem Veedel« bis »Mer losse d¿r Dom en Kölle« wurden zu Hymnen. Umso schockierter waren die Fans wegen seines Ausstiegs 1994.Mit seinen beiden Freunden Arno Steffen und Rolf Lammers startete er bereits vor dem Ausstieg das Projekt L.S.E., das sich zu einer Erfolgsgeschichte entwickelte. Als sein musikalischer Weg schließlich in eine Solo-Karriere mündete, schrieb Tommy Engel jenen Evergreen, der auch diesem Buch seinen Namen gab: Du bes Kölle.Tommy Engel blickt auf ein bewegtes Leben als Musiker, Kölner, Ehemann und Vater zurück. Zu Wort kommt aber nicht zuletzt auch der politische Engel: Schon die Fööss schufen zahlreiche Lieder, die sich an den herrschenden Zuständen rieben. Mit seinem Einsatz für die »Arsch huh«-Kampagne gegen Ausländerfeindlichkeit und für die Opfer des Kölner Archiv-Einsturzes knüpft Tommy Engel nahtlos an dieses Engagement an.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHer life. Her learnings. Her toolkit to live boldly.How do we build enduring and honest relationships?What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt?What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much? In her bests

En memoarbok om författarens uppväxt i det lilla samhället Kättilstorp i Västergötland. Undertiteln "Samlade minnen från en annan tid" syftar i synnerhet på de stora förändringar som skett i Sverige på bara en generation.

Seek Peace, Give Service, Be Happy is a nonfiction book, colored only by my memories of what really happened along the roads of life. This is my effort to share a story of a life well-lived, of lessons learned, and of lessons shared as I attempt to follow a mantra: "seek peace, give service, be happy."This is not a chronological biography. Rather, it is a series of articles offered to share stories and honor inspirational people who have contributed to my life. Among the articles are life memories, personal letters, essays, answers to interesting questions, and profiles. All of them are offered as ideas and guidance to inspire and help people to Seek Peace, Give Service, and Be Happy.

What do a bunch of well-seasoned river gals do on river trips without their men? Everything you might imagine, and more. These stories invite you to relive experiences of women who have been running rivers for decades and find themselves back out on whitewater year after year. You'll find tales of difficult rescues and the kind of unexpected adventures western river runners love to share. Through a variety of stories, haikus, poems, and essays, this anthology goes deeper. The personal accounts explore the beauty of both the rivers and trusted friendships forged over the years. Sharing life's celebrations and tragedies, these women navigate the waters of their lives.

Lance Corporal Jeff Bodell recounts his harrowing experiences as a member of a Police Mentor Team during the brutal Battle of Marjah in 2010. In the scorching Afghan heat, amidst the chaos and bloodshed, this gripping first-person narrative unveils the raw realities of war and the unbreakable camaraderie forged in the crucible of combat. Join Bodell and the resilient members of Shadow One-Four as they confront a relentless Taliban force, fighting not only for survival but for the brotherhood that binds them.

"Equal doses shocking, hilarious, brutal, thought-provoking ... gripping from start to finish."-JOHN STILLMAN, Vietnam veteran and award-winning author of the memoir Jumping from HelicoptersAdam Harris was the least likely person to enlist in the military: he'd grown up marginalized as the sole Jewish kid in his public school in Ottawa, Canada, and learned early on not to trust authority. As the youngest and smallest in his class, and burdened with a severe speech impediment, Adam looked like an easy target. But it wasn't long before the entire elementary school realized he was quite the opposite. Using his hard-won agility and pummeling fists, he was never one to back down. After moving to the States as a teenager with his family, Adam's life took a serious downward trajectory. Kicked out of school, fired from his job, and tempted by a life of crime, he did the unthinkable: intent on salvaging his life, Adam joined the US Army. Despite the various injuries he had already sustained-including nearly tearing off his left foot not once but twice and telescoping his left femur-Adam easily pushed through the physical demands of Basic Training. The hardest part was the psychological servitude the military demanded. Still, he set off for his first deployment full of optimism, hopeful for a career that would give him a respectable future. Not long in, a field accident left Adam with a horrific injury. Labeled AWOL and left for dead by his platoon sergeant, he wasn't found until a week later. At the Rhein-Main airbase hospital in Germany, he became immersed not only in the arduous chore of recovery but in the sobering realization that his fidelity had been rewarded with zero loyalty in return. With not much to do besides lie in bed and let his anger simmer by day and drink copiously to numb the pain by night, he vowed to not just rock the Army boat but to tip it over.As a reward for preventing catastrophe, Adam became the fuse setter for the Death Dealers, a position fraught with unparalleled risk. Further assignments pushed him to the brink of human endurance: sentry duty-four hours on and two hours off, around the clock, every day for eight weeks; sustaining twenty- to forty-below temps in the dense Bavarian forest for days on end; maneuvering a twelve-ton M-548 through weedy backroads, lined with steep ditches, with zero visibility in the pitch black of night. Weighted by stress and a hefty chip on his shoulder, Adam found solace in alcohol, beautiful girls, and antagonizing the higher-ups-details of which he confided to his brother via candid letters home. These letters are interspersed throughout the book, allowing the reader into the sometimes bluntly crude, sometimes profoundly reflective mind of a soldier. Told with rawness, honesty, and no shortage of wry humor and artful pranks, Adam chronicles the grueling two years he spent in the US Army during the Cold War, from 1984 to 1986-"where brothers from another share the worst and best with you, without ever knowing the details of each others' lives; where rewards and punishments are doled out without rhyme or reason, with neither fairness nor justice playing a part; where the separate reality allows for the insane to be the norm and for the unthinkable to be common."

Bold, funny, and shockingly honest, Ambidextrous is like no other memoir of 1950s urban childhood. Picano appears to his parents and siblings to be a happy, cheerful eleven-year-old, possessed of the remarkable talent of being able to draw beautifully and write fluently with either hand. But then he runs into the mindless bigotry of a middle school teacher who insists that left-handedness is "wrong," and his idyllic world falls apart. He uncovers the insatiable appetites of a trio of neighboring sisters, falls for another boy with a glue-sniffing habit, and discovers the hidden world of adult desire and hypocrisy. Picano exits his boyhood sooner than most, but with this sense of self intact and armed with a fuller understanding of the world he is about to enter.

In this New Edition with additional stories, Vonnie aged 10, a shining little star is growing up on the dusty edge of West Texas. These compelling stories give a true and tender account of a child's constant fear generated by Preacher Higgins and his fiery sermons of Hell. Although resilient, this scrappy 10 year old, faces difficult odds balancing her natural joy and exuberance with a strict religious church.Vonnie's parents buy her and her Sissy an old piano for $50. Her great passion and love of the piano and spirited gospel singing, offer her a reprieve as she tries to figure things out for herself. Could she somehow be excused from Hell?

In this writing, you will find the life story of one army aviator from high school to retirement. It begins with a young Iowa farm boy searching for a career field and finding a lifelong association with the U S Army Aviation Branch. I had the opportunity to get into the farming business with my father, but finding all the hard work that is involved, I decided to enlist in the army and attend the flight training program, and work at a career in aviation. This life story begins with enlistment, basic training, flight school, and a life in the flying world. It covers two deployments to Vietnam, each was one year in length, a segment with the Iowa and Alabama Army National Guard, and sixteen years of being stationed at the home of army aviation, Fort Rucker, Alabama. I was a ground and flight simulator instructor for a civilian contractor, Flight Safety International, following my retirement from the military. I also worked with a FAR part 135 Charter company in Iowa. With that company I flew Piper Azetec, Navaho, Cessna 182, 210, 340, 402, and 414. I also flew a Skymaster part-time. I was assigned duties as chief pilot for them. My last assignment was with Simcom Training Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona; Miami, Florida; and Orlando, Florida. While I worked with them, I had duties of ground, flight simulator, and aircraft flight instruction. I was also selected as assistant training center manager, ultimately ending up my career as the director of business of Jet Training in Miami, Florida. Simcom was a FAR Part 142 Training Center. After leaving them in 2002, I moved to Iowa for a life of retired living. Some of the photos have dates of 2015 on them. This was when I made copies of the originals. All the dates, places, and facts are accurate, to the best of my memory.

The Amazing "Auto" Biography of Peggy Hurst and Her Vintage VW Van.The fifty-year true story of two forceful souls that merged into a single immortal being: GOOD CAR, MA is the tale of a fearless woman who kept driving and never quit; she never doubted, she never took no for an answer. Read this book, and you won't ever look at your car the same way again. You won't ever look at your life the same way either...You'll get off your butt and do what you always wanted to do. No excuses, no fear, no regrets, no brakes - just the open road and your wheels on the ground. She's a good car, Ma!

Welcome to the pages of "reBIRTH: Ten Transformative Techniques to Thrive Through Turbulence." This book is not just a standalone exploration but companion material crafted for those ready to ignite their inner strength and resilience and seek transformation and empowerment. I extend a personal invitation to you, inspired by the incomparable Queen Bey herself, to join our #ResilienceRenaissance community as we continue to #ThriveThroughTurbulence.This transformative journey is designed as a complement to the ResilienceRenaissance program, where the guidance of a certified Transformation Coach awaits you. Together, we aim to reignite the flame within you, empowering you to take charge of your life and make it thrive. Inspired by the iconic Queen Bey, our goal is to navigate life's turbulence with grace and resilience. Join Our #ResilienceRenaissance Community: This book opens doors to a community where women come together to thrive. We believe in the collective strength of women, and in our community, you'll find empowerment, support, and the camaraderie of amazing women navigating similar journeys. Life is a shared experience, and together, we can achieve anything.Ready to I.G.N.I.T.E Your Life?If you're ready to reclaim your power and transform your life, I invite you to join us at www.iamthecatalystcoach.com. Let's thrive together and show the world what we're made of! Embrace the 5-Day Resilience Coaching Challenge or dive into the extended 10-Week Resilience Coaching Collective. Your journey to #ThriveOn starts now!The #ResilienceRenaissance awaits you. Let's thrive through turbulence, reclaim our lives, and transform together. Your journey to resilience starts now! Join the movement, be empowered and let the transformation unfold.

Surviving War and Crime traces N. Pat Miller's journey from a quiet life in suburban Washington, D.C., to the jungles of South Vietnam, and to the streets of America, where he was a police officer for twenty-eight years.

This is not a Fiction book; this is actual and factual occurrences. Observations of true life lives and religious events.

The story of the Kelker family begins with a tragic 1743 transatlantic voyage from Switzerland to America and continues through ten generations to the 21st century. It is told from biographies of family members whose lives are in some manner distinguished, some by accomplishment and a few others by failure or misdeeds. The immigrants settled in Pennsylvania Dutch country where they farmed the land and set about establishing a new life. Their Swiss-born son Anthony, who arrived at age ten, lived a distinguished life as a soldier in the revolutionary war, a county sheriff and a Pennsylvania state legislator. His descendants over the centuries include an innkeeper, an iron worker, a saddler, businessmen, a politician (Governor, Mayor, U.S. Senator and Secretary of War), historians and a traffic engineer who built the first subway in Chicago. Recent generations are represented by NASA space scientists and a soap opera star. The narrative follows the sweep of American history as the family grows in number and spreads throughout the country.

Too Much is a raw and heartfelt memoir in which the author shows tremendous vulnerability through her recollection of life events and the challenges, growth and emotions tied to them. She shares some of her deepest secrets and most shameful moments, while highlighting the strength and resilience that led her to emerge from those dark times. Too Much takes you on the author's lifelong pursuit of finding love, happiness and peace within herself. It is gritty, honest and a little heartbreaking. There is no sugar-coating or PC rhetoric - only the simple concept of sharing her story so that others may learn from and relate to it.

Karen Martin has had so many experiences as a hospice nurse over twenty-five years that she arrived at a place where she knew she had to share what she's seen and learned about death with others. Everyone Dies reveals stories of love, hope, despair, joy, and sorrow. Some of the author's experiences are encouraging, some are happy, some are heartbreaking, but each one taught her as well as the patients and families she's cared for valuable lessons.. The book includes periodic poetry breaks to share how the author felt as she went through each of her experiences. Whether you just like real-life stories, have someone you love who is walking or walked the hospice journey, are a student nurse or further along in your journey of caring for people at the end of life, you'll agree that every day is a gift after reading this book. In caring for others, the author has received so much more than she's given. God has been at her side the entire way, and she gives Jesus all the glory.

The book once again reminds of the tragic fate of the Serbian people during the NATO aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1999. Also, lawyer Dr. Sran Aleksi talks about his legal fight against NATO and against the use of depleted uranium ammunition. A very important segment is the use of ammunition with depleted uranium, as well as the presentation of the consequences of using ammunition with depleted uranium. Due to the far-reaching and long-lasting consequences caused by NATO's aggression in 1999, it is necessary that everyone from their domain contributes to the fight for the truth to come to the surface, for the citizens of the Republic of Serbia to receive compensation for all the damage that NATO has caused. In other words, the book indicates that it is necessary for all those who were affected by depleted uranium to receive monetary compensation. Also, it is necessary to clean our country from undegraded depleted uranium. In particular, we should bear in mind the huge amount of depleted uranium that NATO dumped on the soil of the then FR Yugoslavia. Some analyzes indicate that the amount is greater than in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Certainly, the consequences can be remedied in such a way that those who caused the damage will open hospitals where people will be treated with the most modern methods, using the most modern equipment, where the quality of life of people suffering from cancer will be improved as much as possible. Justice must lead to the fact that all the countries that participated in the bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia correct the eco-catastrophe that they caused not only to Serbia but to all of humanity. A special segment of the book is the practice of Italian courts. In the end, we can say that the focus of the entire book is man and man's destiny, looking at it from the point of view of good, but also from the point of view of evil. A person fights and hopes while he is alive, this is exactly the case with all the victims of depleted uranium ammunition, who fight their hardest battles every day, they fight, but they also pray, because it seems that only God has not forgotten about those people.

This book is a true account of the facts of a health journey from 2015- 2018 and beyond now. I have added some anecdotes in it to make it special for my readers too. I love writing. A special hidden talent for me tonight. I encourage everyone to find that talent that one enjoys doing! Don't be stuck in a desk job that one hates. My thoughts from my desk of my tonight. WRITER Girlie is a name I came up with years ago on facebook. It suits me right; like write! I love being me and writing for a living. This story is about my vison of Love, hope, and happiness. I am a born hiker, skier, and dancer. Totally, love talking in public and getting to know people too. Wisconsin is what I call home to me. I work up there every write; every single time. "Writer Girlie."

Sumérgete en el cautivador viaje de Michael Jeffrey Jordan, el icónico empresario estadounidense y legendario exjugador de baloncesto profesional, en esta exhaustiva biografía. Nacido el 17 de febrero de 1963, Jordan es sinónimo de grandeza, ganando seis campeonatos de la NBA con los Chicago Bulls y dejando una huella indeleble en el mundo del deporte.Desde sus primeros días en el baloncesto universitario con los North Carolina Tar Heels hasta su ascenso meteórico en la NBA, la carrera de Jordan estuvo marcada por un éxito sin precedentes e influencia global. Conocido como "Air Jordan" por sus mates que desafiaban la gravedad, se convirtió en un ícono cultural, popularizando el baloncesto en todo el mundo. El libro explora su papel fundamental en la dominación de los Bulls en la década de 1990, logrando un triplete y asegurando un récord de 72 victorias en temporada regular.Más allá de la cancha de baloncesto, el impacto de Jordan se extendió a la propiedad y los negocios, incluida su exitosa asociación con las zapatillas Air Jordan de Nike. La narrativa abarca sus logros, reconocimientos y contribuciones al equipo nacional de los Estados Unidos.Esta biografía profundiza en el hombre detrás de la leyenda, detallando sus regresos, retiros y triunfantes regresos, incluyendo su papel de propietario con los Charlotte Hornets y su incursión en la NASCAR con 23XI Racing. Este libro es una exploración apasionante de un atleta, empresario e ícono cultural cuyo legado trasciende las canchas de baloncesto.

Dive into the captivating journey of Michael Jeffrey Jordan, the iconic American businessman, and legendary former professional basketball player, in this comprehensive biography. Born on February 17, 1963, Jordan is synonymous with greatness, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and leaving an indelible mark on the world of sports.From his early college basketball days with the North Carolina Tar Heels to his meteoric rise in the NBA, Jordan's career was marked by unprecedented success and global influence. Known as "Air Jordan" for his gravity-defying dunks, he became a cultural icon, popularizing basketball worldwide. The book explores his pivotal role in the Bulls' dominance in the 1990s, achieving a three-peat and securing a record-setting 72 regular-season wins.Beyond the basketball court, Jordan's impact extended to ownership and business ventures, including his successful partnership with Nike's Air Jordan sneakers. The narrative covers his achievements, accolades, and contributions to the United States national team.This biography delves into the man behind the legend, detailing his comebacks, retirements, and triumphant returns, including his ownership role with the Charlotte Hornets and his foray into NASCAR with 23XI Racing. This book is a compelling exploration of an athlete, businessman, and cultural icon whose legacy transcends the courts of basketball.

Sumérgete en la extraordinaria vida y legado incomparable de David Bowie, el icónico cantante, compositor y actor inglés, en esta cautivadora biografía. Nacido como David Robert Jones el 8 de enero de 1947, Bowie trascendió las fronteras de la música y el arte, dejando una marca indeleble en el siglo XX como uno de sus músicos más influyentes.Desde sus primeras luchas con bandas locales y un álbum en solitario hasta el éxito innovador de "Space Oddity" (1969), la carrera de Bowie fue un continuo viaje de reinventarse. La era del glam rock vio surgir su extravagante alter ego Ziggy Stardust, cautivando al público con éxitos como "Starman" y "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars". Su evolución continuó con el sonido de "soul plástico" de "Fame" y "Young Americans", y más tarde los álbumes influenciados electrónicamente de la Trilogía de Berlín.El impacto de Bowie se expandió más allá de la música; se convirtió en una fuerza cinematográfica con roles en películas como "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976) y "Labyrinth" (1986). Alcanzando la cima comercial con "Let's Dance" (1983), navegó las décadas de 1980 y 1990 con una experimentación diversa en la música y continuó sus esfuerzos en la actuación.Reverenciado por su habilidad camaleónica para reinventar su persona musical, el viaje de Bowie culminó en su obra maestra final, "Blackstar", lanzada solo días antes de su muerte por cáncer de hígado en 2016. Esta biografía desentraña el enigma del genio artístico de Bowie, explorando los momentos más destacados y bajos, las transformaciones musicales y las contribuciones cinematográficas que dieron forma al legado del "camaleón del rock

Delve into the extraordinary life and unparalleled legacy of David Bowie, the iconic English singer, songwriter, and actor, in this compelling biography. Born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, Bowie transcended the boundaries of music and art, leaving an indelible mark on the 20th century as one of its most influential musicians.From his early struggles with local bands and a solo album to the groundbreaking success of "Space Oddity" (1969), Bowie's career was a continuous journey of reinvention. The glam rock era saw the emergence of his flamboyant alter ego Ziggy Stardust, captivating audiences with hits like "Starman" and "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." His evolution continued with the "plastic soul" sound of "Fame" and "Young Americans," and later the electronic-inflected albums of the Berlin Trilogy.Bowie's impact expanded beyond music; he became a cinematic force with roles in films like "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976) and "Labyrinth" (1986). Achieving commercial zenith with "Let's Dance" (1983), he navigated the 1980s and 1990s with diverse experimentation in music and continued acting endeavors.Revered for his chameleon-like ability to reinvent his musical persona, Bowie's journey culminated in his final masterpiece, "Blackstar," released just days before his death from liver cancer in 2016. This biography unravels the enigma of Bowie's artistic genius, exploring the highs and lows, musical transformations, and cinematic contributions that shaped the legacy of the "chameleon of rock.

Embárcate en una exploración íntima de la vida y el legado de Angelina Jolie, la icónica actriz, cineasta y humanitaria estadounidense. Nacida Angelina Jolie Voight el 4 de junio de 1975, el viaje de Jolie a través de los reinos de Hollywood ha sido nada menos que extraordinario. Ganadora de un Premio de la Academia y tres Globos de Oro, ha sido consistentemente reconocida como la actriz mejor pagada de Hollywood.Desde sus primeros días junto a su padre, Jon Voight, en "Lookin' to Get Out" (1982), hasta su papel destacado en la producción de bajo presupuesto "Cyborg 2" (1993), la evolución cinematográfica de Jolie es cautivadora. Su ascenso continuó con papeles principales en "Hackers" (1995), las películas biográficas para televisión "George Wallace" (1997) y "Gia" (1998), y su actuación ganadora del Oscar en "Girl, Interrupted" (1999). La película de acción "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" (2001) la estableció firmemente como una fuerza cinematográfica, seguida de éxitos como "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (2005), "Wanted" (2008) y "Salt" (2010).Más allá de la pantalla, las incursiones directoriales de Jolie, incluyendo "In the Land of Blood and Honey" (2011) y "Unbroken" (2014), revelan su destreza detrás de la cámara. Conocida por sus esfuerzos humanitarios, la defensa de Jolie a favor de los refugiados como Enviada Especial del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados le ha valido numerosos elogios, incluido el Premio Humanitario Jean Hersholt.Este libro ofrece una mirada profunda a su carrera multifacética, su impactante trabajo humanitario y su fascinante viaje personal, convirtiéndolo en lectura obligada para los fanáticos y aquellos intrigados por la mujer detrás del foco de Hollywood.

Embark on an intimate exploration of the life and legacy of Angelina Jolie, the iconic American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Born Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975, Jolie's journey through the realms of Hollywood has been nothing short of extraordinary. Winner of an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, she has consistently been recognized as Hollywood's highest-paid actress.From her early days alongside her father, Jon Voight, in Lookin' to Get Out (1982), to her breakthrough role in the low-budget production Cyborg 2 (1993), Jolie's cinematic evolution is captivating. Her ascent continued with leading roles in Hackers (1995), the biographical television films George Wallace (1997) and Gia (1998), and her Academy Award-winning performance in Girl, Interrupted (1999). The action-packed Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) firmly established her as a cinematic force, followed by successes like Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), and Salt (2010).Beyond the silver screen, Jolie's directorial ventures, including In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) and Unbroken (2014), reveal her prowess behind the camera. Known for her humanitarian efforts, Jolie's advocacy for refugees as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has garnered numerous accolades, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.This book provides an in-depth look into her multifaceted career, her impactful humanitarian work, and her compelling personal journey, making it a must-read for fans and those intrigued by the woman behind the Hollywood spotlight.

Sumérgete en la extraordinaria historia de Shaquille O'Neal, una figura imponente tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha de baloncesto. En esta apasionante biografía, descubre la vida y el legado del centro de 2.16 metros y 147 kilogramos que trascendió el juego del baloncesto para convertirse en una icónica personalidad deportiva.Desde sus primeros días como una fuerza dominante en el baloncesto universitario con los LSU Tigers hasta ser la primera selección general en el draft de la NBA de 1992 por Orlando Magic, el impacto de Shaq fue inmediato. Ganar el premio al Novato del Año de la NBA en 1992-93 y llevar a los Magic a las Finales de la NBA en 1995 destacó su destreza. La narrativa se desarrolla a medida que transita por seis equipos a lo largo de sus 19 años de carrera en la NBA, asegurando cuatro campeonatos de la NBA y dejando una huella indeleble como uno de los mejores centros de todos los tiempos.Descubre los altibajos, los triunfos y desafíos, mientras O'Neal navega por su carrera, incluido el histórico triplete con los Los Angeles Lakers y la victoria en el campeonato con el Miami Heat en 2006. Adéntrate en las intensas dinámicas con su compañero de equipo Kobe Bryant, los intercambios a mitad de carrera y su eventual retiro con los Boston Celtics en la temporada 2010-11.Más allá de la cancha, explora las diversas empresas de Shaq: desde álbumes de rap hasta la producción de música electrónica, desde películas taquilleras hasta programas de realidad, y desde la propiedad de equipos de la NBA hasta su papel como gerente general en la NBA 2K League. "Shaq: Más Grande Que la Vida" es un homenaje completo a una leyenda de la NBA y a un ícono cultural multifacético, cautivador e inspirador.

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Shaquille O'Neal, a towering figure both on and off the basketball court. In this riveting biography, discover the life and legacy of the 7-foot-1-inch, 325-pound center who transcended the game of basketball to become an iconic sports personality.From his early days as a dominant force in college basketball with the LSU Tigers to being the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic, Shaq's impact was immediate. Winning the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1992-93 and leading the Magic to the 1995 NBA Finals showcased his prowess. The narrative unfolds as he transitions through six teams over his illustrious 19-year NBA career, securing four NBA championships and leaving an indelible mark as one of the greatest centers of all time.Uncover the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, as O'Neal navigates his career, including the historic three-peat with the Los Angeles Lakers and the championship victory with the Miami Heat in 2006. Delve into the intense dynamics with teammate Kobe Bryant, the mid-career trades, and his eventual retirement with the Boston Celtics in the 2010-11 season.Beyond the court, explore Shaq's diverse ventures - from rap albums to electronic music production, from blockbuster films to reality shows, and from NBA team ownership to his role as general manager in the NBA 2K League. Engaging and inspiring, "Shaq: Larger Than Life" is a comprehensive tribute to an NBA legend and a multifaceted cultural icon.

Embárcate en un viaje apasionante a través de la extraordinaria carrera de Rafael Nadal Parera, el maestro español del tenis cuyos logros sin igual han consolidado su estatus como uno de los mejores jugadores en la historia del deporte. Nacido el 3 de junio de 1986, la carrera ilustre de Nadal se ha destacado por numerosos hitos, incluyendo asombrosas 209 semanas como el número 1 del mundo en individuales, cinco finales de año como número 1, y un impresionante total de 22 títulos de Grand Slam en individuales masculinos.Conocido por su destreza en las canchas de arcilla, Nadal ostenta un récord de 14 títulos en el Abierto de Francia, y sus 81 victorias consecutivas en arcilla son la racha de victorias más larga en una sola superficie en la Era Abierta. Como parte del famoso Big Three junto a Roger Federer y Novak Djokovic, Nadal ha desempeñado un papel central en la configuración del tenis masculino durante más de una década.Esta biografía profundiza en el ascenso de Nadal como uno de los adolescentes más exitosos en la historia del ATP Tour, capturando sus numerosos triunfos, incluyendo la histórica victoria en Wimbledon en 2008 y su medalla de oro olímpica en los Juegos de Beijing. Con un potente revés de zurdo y un impresionante historial en juegos de devolución y puntos de quiebre ganados, el estilo de juego de Nadal ha dejado una marca indeleble en el deporte.Fuera de la cancha, se exploran las iniciativas filantrópicas de Nadal y sus contribuciones al tenis, desde ganar el Premio Stefan Edberg a recibir los honores del Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. Este libro proporciona una exploración en profundidad del legado de Nadal, desde su dominio en la cancha de tenis hasta su impacto como una figura influyente en el mundo del deporte y más allá.

Embark on a compelling journey through the extraordinary career of Rafael Nadal Parera, the Spanish tennis maestro whose unparalleled achievements have solidified his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Born on June 3, 1986, Nadal's illustrious career has been marked by numerous milestones, including an astounding 209 weeks as the world No. 1 in singles, five year-end No. 1 finishes, and an unprecedented 22 Grand Slam men's singles titles.Known for his prowess on clay courts, Nadal boasts a record 14 French Open titles, and his 81 consecutive wins on clay stand as the longest single-surface win streak in the Open Era. As part of the famed Big Three alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Nadal has played a central role in shaping men's tennis for over a decade.This biography delves into Nadal's rise as one of the most successful teenagers in ATP Tour history, capturing his numerous triumphs, including the historic Wimbledon victory in 2008 and his Olympic singles gold at the Beijing Olympics. With a powerful left-handed forehand and an impressive record in return games and break points won, Nadal's playing style has left an indelible mark on the sport.Off the court, Nadal's philanthropic endeavors and contributions to tennis are explored, from winning the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award to receiving the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year honors.This book provides an in-depth exploration of Nadal's legacy, from his dominance on the tennis court to his impact as an influential figure in the world of sports and beyond.