Download or read book Chasing Greatness written by Anatoly Reshetnikov and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2024-03-13 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last two decades, it has become clear that Russia insists on its great power status, even at considerable cost. Chasing Greatness provides an interpretive explanation of the tacit rules that shape Russia's great power identity today. Anatoly Reshetnikov argues that this never-ending chase for greatness is a result of how Russia and its predecessors—including the USSR, Russian Empire, Muscovy, and Kievan Rus’—historically interacted with its neighbors to the east, the south, and particularly the west. By analyzing an extensive amount of original source material, including primary sources that have not been previously translated into English, he is able to reconstruct a millennial history of the Russian concepts that express political greatness. He also traces numerous encounters between Russia and the West, as well as Russia’s troubled integration into the European society of states in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, to show how these concepts have affected Russia’s interaction with international society. Despite its substantive historical depth, Chasing Greatness is not a book of history. Rather, it is a synthesizing social science work inspired by the continental tradition of the critical history of modernity. As such, the book is more about the present than about the past. Its main aim is to expose and explain the rich conceptual baggage behind Russia’s unceasing great power rhetoric (domestic and international) and how this rhetoric drives the current international crises involving Russia.
Download or read book Chasing Greatness written by Adam Lazarus and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unforgettable story of the 1973 U.S. Open-and the unknown young golfer who astonished the world... In 1973, a Who's Who of golf's greats gathered at the Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open. Among those favored to win were Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Instead, Johnny Miller-a 26-year-old onetime phenom from San Francisco-astonished the golfing world by edging out the legends and crafting a record-setting 63 to win by a single stroke. Featuring extensive archival and video research and candid interviews with leading golfers of the era, Chasing Greatness beautifully captures one of the unlikeliest victories and dramatic sports triumphs of the past half century. Authors Adam Lazarus and Steve Schlossman also chronicle the careers and the lives of six extraordinary figures during golf's modern-day golden era: Miller, Palmer, Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tom Weiskopf, and John Schlee.
Download or read book Chasing Greatness written by Barrie Shepley and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barrie Shepley’s quest to find greatness in himself and others has been far from a straight line. His job as a professional coach and TV sports commentator has taken him to all corners of the earth where he’s experienced many unexpected twists and turns. The stories that Barrie tells will have you crying, laughing, holding your breath, and, at times, even applauding. His stories are about sport but also about life, love, success, and failure. Whether a sports fan or not, this book carries lessons for us all. Learn about Barrie Shepley and his unforgettable journey from small town roots to the highest level of sport success, but also learn what it means to find the best in yourself along the way.
Download or read book Chase Greatness written by Rajeev Kapur and published by Advantage Media Group. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to "Lead Forward." In the past, business leadership was strictly an autocratic proposition. But times have changed, and companies are just discovering they must change with them. In Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership for the Next Generation of Disruption, CEO Rajeev Kapur reveals how most business leadership is out of step with evolving times and values--which has negatively impacted both the effectiveness of our workforces as well as the bottom line. The good news is it's never too late to "Chase Greatness" in your leadership role. Kapur provides a powerful toolbox of practical advice that will enable you to not only be profitable but also reflect values that will enhance lives and make the world a better place.
Download or read book Life on the Line written by Grant Achatz and published by Avery. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning chef describes how he lost his sense of taste to cancer, a setback that prompted him to discover alternate cooking methods and create his celebrated progressive cuisine.
Download or read book Chasing Greatness written by Mike Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Utah English Teacher of the Year and longtime competitive marathoner, Mike Roberts is connected to some internationally-recognized educators and runners. He punctuates each Mile of Chasing Greatness with a teacher/runner profile, in which these renowned authorities answer hard questions that bear out the strategies that Roberts shares.
Download or read book Chasing Greatness written by Towan Isom and published by Isom Media. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chasing Greatness: The Young Professional's Guide to a Dynamic Life offers practical steps for our professional and personal lives. Although targeted to young professionals, Chasing Greatness has something for all. If you like John Maxwell, Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, Erwin Raphael McManus, and other leadership authors, you?ll love Towan Isom and Chasing Greatness: The Young Professional's Guide to a Dynamic Life. This book will change the lives of all who read it and propel them to Greatness.
Download or read book Chasing Ghosts written by Serena Mossgraves and published by Fae Corps Inc. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chasing ghosts is often used as a idea of chasing the nonexistent. For the gothic poet sometimes that has a lot of meaning. Chase ghosts with Serena...and maybe find meaning in it all.
Download or read book The Art of Hunting Humans written by Sidney Mazzi and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A RADICAL AND CONFRONTING EXPLANATION OF THE HUMAN MIND. Observe humans from an outsider's perspective. The age-old art of human hunting is one you must orchestrate with care. In The Art of Hunting Humans, you'll learn essential facts about Earth's smartest primate and discover mistakes that are common among hunters while in pursuit of their prey. Whether you are an experienced hunter or a novice, this guide is essential reading. In it, you'll learn the major steps for a hunt -- from correct observation and selection of your prey to choosing the tastiest bait. It will reveal how to leverage humans' self-ignorance and strange behaviours and expose flaws of which they are oblivious. At the end of the book, you will have the opportunity to meet the SUPERIORS -- creatures like no other. You'd better be ready! Even if you're a seasoned hunter, The Art of Hunting Humans provides extraordinary insights into human behaviour as well as tips that will blow your mind. Almost everything in this book is a trap. Enjoy!
Download or read book The Greatness Mindset written by Lewis Howes and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greatness is inside you. Now is the time to wake it up. Are you living your most authentic life? Are you leaning into your purpose or running away from it? Is this the story you want your future self to tell or do you ache for something more? Through his breakthrough discoveries, New York Times best-selling author Lewis Howes reveals how you can rewrite your past to propel yourself into a powerful and abundant future. With these raw and revealing personal stories, science-backed strategies from industry-leading experts, and step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to: Clearly define a Meaningful Mission to enhance your purpose for this season of life Identify the root causes of self-doubt and conquer the fears that hold you back Transform your mind to end self-sabotaging thoughts to live a rich life Manifest your greatness to make the maximum positive impact on those around you By applying the lessons and strategies found inside The Greatness Mindset, you will be able to design the life of your dreams and turn it into reality. Are you ready? Your journey to greatness begins now!
Download or read book Chasing Excellence written by Ben Bergeron and published by Ben Bergeron, LLC. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ben's ability to develop mental toughness and the approach he shares in Chasing Excellence is a game changer for athletes in any sport." --Javier Vazquez, Major League Baseball All-Star "This book will do for you what Ben has done for me--take you to the next level and show you how to be the best. His insights on the mental game are second to none. You will feel prepared for anything." --Bethany Hart-Gerry, US Olympic Bobsled Team CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life. Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games(R) as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most gruelling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs--anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best. By Chasing Excellence, you'll discover how extraordinary it's possible for you to be.
Download or read book Winning written by Tim S. Grover and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the elite performance coach for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and many others-and the author of the powerful bestseller Relentless-a no-holds-barred formula for winning that is ideal for business people, athletes, and anybody wanting to achieve success. In Relentless, Tim Grover showed that you need to be tough and ruthless-toward others and yourself-to achieve your goals. Now, in Winning he takes that skill repertoire to an even higher level, demonstrating why he is one of the world's most sought-after mindset experts. Based on three decades of work with elite competitors like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, Winning challenges you to destroy every obstacle in your path, even if, at the moment of greatest triumph, it may be all taken away. Whether you're an athlete striving to win, an entrepreneur building a business, a CEO managing an empire, a salesperson looking to close a deal, or a high achiever determined to stand in the winner's circle, Winning offers thirteen key principles for ramping up your performance to the maximum. If you're addicted to the taste of success and crave more, then you're ready for the results-driven performance formula found here. And if you're already winning and want to learn how to execute excellence repeatedly-so you can own not just this moment, but the next, and the next-then Winning is for you"--
Download or read book Greatness written by Don Yaeger and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GREATNESS is a motivational book whose target audience is found in business and self-help. It is a life book, aimed at inspiring others to achieve their personal and professional best. Opening with an in-depth discussion of the nature of Greatness-what it is, what it is not, and why it is worth pursing-each subsequent chapter of the book consists of a detailed story illustrating one aspect of Greatness with examples from the sports greats that Don has interviewed over the years. This will be followed by a discussion and other related examples. There are also practical tips and plans for assisting the reader in implementing new habits, routines, practices, and philosophies of Greatness into his or her daily life. As each characteristic is outlined, the reader is challenged to look for areas in his or her professional and personal lives that can be improved by embracing these lessons. As Don often says during his speeches, "Though these characteristics are culled from some of the greatest winners in sports, not a single one requires you to be able to touch your toes! These iconic figures in sports have provided a classroom for us to learn about their pursuit of Greatness. You don't have to be good at sports - heck, you don't even have to like sports - to benefit from their lessons." It is the strong belief of those who Don has talked to over the years that greatness is available to all of us. Not in the same way or on the same field, mind you. But we all have the capacity to achieve greatness if we'll give the same dedication to these characteristics as do the winners presented and interviewed in GREATNESS.
Download or read book LuLu s Anthology written by Arturo Acosta and published by Arturo Acosta . This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the leaves of a taco tree, I give you crumbs of poetry… LuLu’s Anthology is a free verse phenomenon. Simple rhymes about complicated times; complex rhymes that scheme for a way out and words that scream from the depths of my soul. Tales from an outcast’s downtrodden woes; defiant declarations of not wanting to fit in and a search for self-liberation. Narrations of hard working people and evidence of how hard life is being broke. One night stands that lead to wedding rings, little flings with human beings that should have angel wings, and all of the little things that make life so beautiful. Lonely cries of lonesomeness that finally get to be heard and documentations of parties filled with debauchery. Oh, the hypocrisy! These poems are just as human as you and I. Now, imagine if Drake and Taylor Swift had a baby and that child started listening to 2pac and reading Emily Dickinson’s poems; LuLu’s Anthology is that child! These poems are sad lyrics with dope rhymes. Lyrics without music, for you already have the melody and rhythm inside of you. Songs for the head that aren’t meant to be sang out loud, for the world is already loud enough. May these lines bring tranquility to your spirit, and I hope that when you read these lines you see my own spirit and hear it too; my spirit sings of life! Also, and I’m sorry, but if you have a pompous British accent, please try and read this in your best American accent, for this is American poetry; A diary from a first generation immigrant—hear me roar! I’m just a kid from the Southwest trying to do my best. This is my sunset and I have nothing to hide. Pieces of my heart are scattered all throughout these pages, for I’m a lover. Heartbreaks are just part of the occupation and this is first hand documentation. I kiss a lot and say the f word occasionally, but I have not written disdainfully; these are my truths. I’m not sophisticated and these lines are alike, for I don’t write for the pretentious—no, this is for everyday people trying to make it. These poems aren’t for the critics, they are for you.
Download or read book A Girl s Guide to Poker written by Amanda Botfeld and published by D&B Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you want to play poker. Maybe it’s the challenge. Maybe it’s the cash. Maybe you’re turned on by guys in hoodies and sunglasses. Whatever the reason, if you’re a girl – or guy! – who wants to learn poker, then this book is handier than your high school cheat sheet. Learn everything from insider poker lingo (bluff! checkraise! snapcall!) to fancy winning plays with the help of easy-to-read mini-chapters and quizzes. Most poker books read like a math textbook. This one reads like Cosmo. The only poker book that teaches card playing strategy and how to bluff your boyfriend, A Girl’s Guide to Poker will make you the belle of the ball – or the cardshark of the casino. Amanda Botfeld isn’t your average poker player – how many hold their cards with a red nail polish manicure? Not enough! Nicknamed the Bridget Jones of poker, she seeks to turn the tables for women everywhere, writing a sassy how-to guide so more women can join the game. A writer at heart, her work has previously been published in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Huffington Post.
Download or read book Jump Attack written by Tim S. Grover and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary trainer Tim Grover’s internationally acclaimed training program used by the pros, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant—now completely revised, updated, and expanded, with 100 new photos. Since 1989 when Tim Grover began training Michael Jordan, hundreds of elite competitors have turned to Grover to become stronger, faster, and more powerful, both physically and mentally. From Jordan to Kobe Bryant to Dwyane Wade and countless other superstars, Grover’s revolutionary methods have made the best even better, year after year. In Jump Attack, Grover shares the revolutionary program he uses to train the pros. A fitness bible for athletes around the world, this three-phase, twelve-week program has been completely updated with new exercises and workouts as well as cutting-edge information on training, nutrition, longevity, injury prevention, and more. Devised for explosive power, quickness, endurance, and agility, this intensely challenging workout pushes athletes out of their comfort zones, tests their capacity to go harder, and turns “I can’t” into “Just try and stop me.” You don’t have to be an elite athlete to benefit from Grover’s program—but you can attain the mindset of a champion through the physical program outlined in this complete plan. Says Grover: “This is how my pros do it. If you want to become more explosive, stronger, and faster, if you want to jump higher and improve your overall athletic performance in any sport, this is exactly how we do it today: This program is the difference between jumping and taking flight.”
Download or read book Prove You Are Alive written by Noble Samuel and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prove You Are Alive is an excellent book. The truth remains that it has the ability to edify you. It will not just edify you, but it has great facts that are meant to help you refine your lifestyle, making you to see yourself the way God sees you, helping you to have full control of your destiny so that you can start living an excellent life. This book will help you to progress. God helped me to write it. I am blessed by the principles expounded in it, so I believe you also will be blessed. I will urge you to read the book with an open mind. Try also to make all the necessary changes so that you can block all the negative habits and people as these will not help you live a good life as God wants you to live it. Once again, this book will inspire you greatly. I am happy that it tells you how precious God is in our lives, and I am also happy it tells you the importance of finding purpose. Finally, it helps you to refine your attitude toward making a better testament in life.
