Download or read book Talking as Fast as I Can written by Lauren Graham and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this collection of personal essays, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood reveals stories about life, love, and working as a woman in Hollywood—along with behind-the-scenes dispatches from the set of the new Gilmore Girls, where she plays the fast-talking Lorelai Gilmore once again. With a new bonus chapter In Talking as Fast as I Can, Lauren Graham hits pause for a moment and looks back on her life, sharing laugh-out-loud stories about growing up, starting out as an actress, and, years later, sitting in her trailer on the Parenthood set and asking herself, “Did you, um, make it?” She opens up about the challenges of being single in Hollywood (“Strangers were worried about me; that’s how long I was single!”), the time she was asked to audition her butt for a role, and her experience being a judge on Project Runway (“It’s like I had a fashion-induced blackout”). In “What It Was Like, Part One,” Graham sits down for an epic Gilmore Girls marathon and reflects on being cast as the fast-talking Lorelai Gilmore. The essay “What It Was Like, Part Two” reveals how it felt to pick up the role again nine years later, and what doing so has meant to her. Some more things you will learn about Lauren: She once tried to go vegan just to bond with Ellen DeGeneres, she’s aware that meeting guys at awards shows has its pitfalls (“If you’re meeting someone for the first time after three hours of hair, makeup, and styling, you’ve already set the bar too high”), and she’s a card-carrying REI shopper (“My bungee cords now earn points!”). Including photos and excerpts from the diary Graham kept during the filming of the recent Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, this book is like a cozy night in, catching up with your best friend, laughing and swapping stories, and—of course—talking as fast as you can.
Download or read book Fast as You Can written by Jullian Scott and published by Jullian Scott. This book was released on with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Strangler spent two years murdering women in Chicago. It’s been eighteen months since the last murder, and the police are desperate to make an arrest. When the FBI gets involved, Olivia and Nate find themselves teaming up with an old friend. The three of them have their work cut out for them trying to profile a murderer who is indiscriminate in his victim selection. Will they find the Strangler before he can find his next victim?
Download or read book As Fast as i Can dys written by Penny Tangey and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One girl. One dream. A few hurdles. Ten-year-old Vivian is determined to win a medal at the Olympic Games one day. Problem is, she hasn't found a sport she's any good at yet. But everyone says if you work hard enough you can achieve anything, right? So when Vivian discovers she has a talent for cross country running, finally, her Olympic dream might actually come true. But then a family illness is uncovered and all of Vivian's plans begin to unravel. Can she keep her dream alive? Or will she be stopped in her tracks? A funny, heartfelt novel about resilience, acceptance and dreaming big.
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book Run as fast as you can written by Kristina Lall and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jessica Montgomery was as normal as any other High School student. Until, the day her father murdered her mother and her life turned upside down. After being kidnapped and raped, it was finally time to stand before a Grand Jury. No one ever said telling her deepest darkest secret was going to be easy. Nick Santos entered Jessica's life unexpectedly, knowing he was in for a bumpy ride. In the midst of passion and romance, shocking secrets are exposed. After Jessica's father escapes prison and tragedy strikes, Jessica's plans for new beginning are delayed.
Download or read book As Fast as You Can written by Pam Holden and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book I m Dancing as Fast as I Can written by Barbara Gordon and published by Beaufort Books. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Gordon's groundbreaking memoir tells the extraordinary story of a woman who has it all, or thinks she does-a career as an Emmy-award-winning documentary producer, a man she loves, a world of friends, and a beautiful apartment in Manhattan.But beneath the façade, Barbara's life is spinning out of control. In spite of the pills prescribed by her doctor, a nameless terror disrupting her daily life intensifies until she is besieged by crippling anxiety attacks. A formerly strong, independent, successful woman, Barbara's life becomes a nightmare of paralysis and fear.When Barbara finds herself unable to leave her apartment or walk the streets of New York alone, she decides to take charge of her life. She doesn't want pills, she wants answers. Instead of ending her fears, quitting the medicine leads to the unraveling of what she thought was her perfect life, and Barbara becomes a casualty of a flawed and inept mental health system. Barbara had often spoken for the voiceless in her films, but she suddenly finds herself powerless, without a voice of her own. Though she feels frightened and misunderstood, the tenderness and love of another young patient, Jim, helps Barbara rediscover her voice and her identity.In the years since her memoir was first published, thousands of readers all over the world have read her book, followed her descent into hell, traveled with her along the bumpy road to recovery, and celebrated as she creates a new life. I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can is a strikingly honest look at a life gone off the rails. Throughout her journey, Gordon's hope and strength make her an incredible heroine worth rooting for.
Download or read book Cooking as Fast as I Can written by Cat Cora and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chef Cora, best known for her role on the Food Network's Iron Chef America, here recounts ger childhood in Jackson, MS, the influence of her Greek heritage and the meals that have shapped her memories.
Download or read book As Fast as Words Could Fly written by Pamela Tuck and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Mason Steele, an African American boy in 1960s Greenville, North Carolina, who relies on his inner strength and his typing skills to break racial barriers after he begins attending a whites-only high school.
Download or read book Slow Down written by Nichole Nordeman and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.
Download or read book Run As Fast As You Can written by Kristina Lall and published by Xlibris. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jessica Montgomery was as normal as any other High School student. Until, the day her father murdered her mother and her life turned upside down. After being kidnapped and raped, it was finally time to stand before a Grand Jury. No one ever said telling her deepest darkest secret was going to be easy. Nick Santos entered Jessica's life unexpectedly, knowing he was in for a bumpy ride. In the midst of passion and romance, shocking secrets are exposed. After Jessica's father escapes prison and tragedy strikes, Jessica's plans for new beginning are delayed.
Download or read book How To Make Money Fast When You Can t Snag A Job written by Pat Gunning and published by Patrick & Gina Gunning. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Job or no job you need MONEY.... Well, here's a surprise! There are easily dozens of ways for you to make money practically in walking distance from your home... Money that no one else is getting! You only have to ask the right people, the right questions and they'll be more than happy to help you get what you want or even pay you to do things for them... But... outside the home isn't the only place you can make money right now! We have also list income solutions available to you right at home and ones you can earn from online.... How To Make Money Fast, When You Can't Snag A Job Provides You with Immediate Cash Solutions! So, let's get some Cash In Your Pocket and the bills paid, so that you can focus on other things... Like.... Ways to Make Even More Money!
Download or read book Running as Fast as I Can written by Lois Hilton Spoon and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survivor''s guide to winning the race against breast cancer, Running As Fast As I Can is the inspirational story of Lois Hilton Spoon, who received a diagnosis of terminal cancer in 1993 and ran a ten mile race in 1994. She was told to go home, put her affairs in order and prepare to die, but that death sentence gave her new strength to make the most of every day.
Download or read book Mothers on the Fast Track written by Mary Ann Mason and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with her daughter, Mason has written a guide for young women who are facing the tough decision of when--and if--to start a family. The result is a roadmap of new choices for women facing the sobering question of how to balance a successful career with family.
Download or read book Run Run As Fast As You Can written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by James Clarke & Co.. This book was released on 1983 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her family first moved to Holden Beach, Hallie ached to be accepted by the popular girls in her class. They all had boyfriends, good figures and a sophistication that was new and inviting. But when these girls are cruel to Hallie, she heads straight for home and finds that her friendship with her younger brother Mickey and the games they play down on the beach help her to forget her problems. It is only when events take a heartbreaking turn that she is brought face to face with a much deeper reality. Mary Pope Osborne's fiercely moving first story of a girl hurt by personal tragedy will have a profound effect on many readers and remain with them for a long time. When her family first moved to Holden Beach, Hallie ached to be accepted by the popular girls in her class. They all had boyfriends, good figures and a sophistication that was new and inviting. But when these girls are cruel to Hallie, she heads straight for home and finds that her friendship with her younger brother Mickey and the games they play down on the beach help her to forget her problems. It is only when events take a heartbreaking turn that she is brought face to face with a much deeper reality. Mary Pope Osborne's fiercely moving first story of a girl hurt by personal tragedy will have a profound effect on many readers and remain with them for a long time. When her family first moved to Holden Beach, Hallie ached to be accepted by the popular girls in her class. They all had boyfriends, good figures and a sophistication that was new and inviting. But when these girls are cruel to Hallie, she heads straight for home and finds that her friendship with her younger brother Mickey and the games they play down on the beach help her to forget her problems. It is only when events take a heartbreaking turn that she is brought face to face with a much deeper reality. Mary Pope Osborne's fiercely moving first story of a girl hurt by personal tragedy will have a profound effect on many readers and remain with them for a long time.
Download or read book Can I Have Your Attention written by Joseph Cardillo and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can I Have Your Attention? is not your traditional self-help book that offers 12 simple steps to enhance brainpower. Nor is it a book on Eastern Wisdom, spirituality, or conventional meditation. It is an eye-popping adventure that combines ancient, high-speed attention-building processes with cutting-edge attention research in psychology, neurology, and biology. Through Joseph Cardillo’s engaging personal account of the world of human attention—which synthesizes the stories of more than two dozen experts—you will uncover surprising secrets about the workings of your own mind. Did you know that: — You can use your attention to perfect any daily activity—from piano playing to work- related activities to perfecting your golf swing? — In just one-six-hundredth of a second, a random detail you glimpse in the corner of your eye can determine whether you like someone you just met, cause or avoid an accident, make you feel happy or depressed all day, and lead you to succeed or fail at anything you try? — Specifically designed meditation techniques can be used to scan and shift brain waves, altering one’s attention as effectively as electrode-packed biofeedback instruments? — Most importantly, you can train your attention to turn such processes on or off on command? This fresh look at ancient attention skills and new science will transform your thinking about what human attention is as well as offer a guide to incorporating its insights into your daily life. Can I Have Your Attention? even presents a redefinition of attention deficit and reveals a variety of natural, non-medical tools that can significantly amp up anyone’s attention!
Download or read book Deep Learning for Coders with fastai and PyTorch written by Jeremy Howard and published by O'Reilly Media. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep learning is often viewed as the exclusive domain of math PhDs and big tech companies. But as this hands-on guide demonstrates, programmers comfortable with Python can achieve impressive results in deep learning with little math background, small amounts of data, and minimal code. How? With fastai, the first library to provide a consistent interface to the most frequently used deep learning applications. Authors Jeremy Howard and Sylvain Gugger, the creators of fastai, show you how to train a model on a wide range of tasks using fastai and PyTorch. You’ll also dive progressively further into deep learning theory to gain a complete understanding of the algorithms behind the scenes. Train models in computer vision, natural language processing, tabular data, and collaborative filtering Learn the latest deep learning techniques that matter most in practice Improve accuracy, speed, and reliability by understanding how deep learning models work Discover how to turn your models into web applications Implement deep learning algorithms from scratch Consider the ethical implications of your work Gain insight from the foreword by PyTorch cofounder, Soumith Chintala
