Download or read book Looking for Robbie written by Neil Norman and published by Orion Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I swore I'd never write another biography. Why did I say yes? Easy question, answer difficult. Amongst the shards of why, the abiding motivation is I like Robbie Coltrane. I like his work, I like the man, I like his location in the (in)human landscape of celebrity.'This is not your usual 'born here did that' biography. This is Neil Norman's account of Coltrane and his work, of the process of finding out about someone who you don't know, of living with someone who's in your life but never part of it. It is a biography of Coltrane where you learn almost as much about the author and the notion of celebrity as anything else.The bare bones are known: actor, comedian and auto-mechanic, Robbie Coltrane has 300 accents at his command and can fix anything from a vintage Cadillac Eldorado to a wonky cigar lighter. Born 48 years ago in Glasgow, Anthony Robert MacMillan is the son of a police surgeon and a pianist. Always a fat boy he developed his rapid wit to divert potential bullies. From stand-up comic to Comic Strip player to film (Mona Lisa) and TV star, Robbie Coltrane found real success in Tutti Frutti and even more in Cracker. His private life has had its wild moments, sometimes attributed to his reaction to the death of one of his sisters of a drug overdose while at university. He is now married to sculptress Rona Gemmell, 22 years his junior. They have a son called Spencer.Those are the facts. You'll be surprised what Neil Norman makes of them .
Download or read book Look at the Signs written by Robbie Byerly and published by Amer Reading Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated version of existing title in the series Getting Around New ISBN
Download or read book In My Words written by Robbie Clark and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the telling of stories in the life of an autistic boy. Through the written word of Robbie Clark, he will share stories about growing up as a boy who has autismstories about teachers, stories about friends, stories about bullies, and stories about family. He will share his frustrations, his curiosity, his sadness, as well as his moments of pure joy and love. The stories in this book will touch all the emotions and ensure that what you do say and do to theirs does make an impact in their lives. Robbies perseverance to not be different, to achieve, and to not give up will be told in his own words page after page. You will also get some insight from the mother, father, and sister of Robbie as they share a few of their own stories.
Download or read book Testimony written by Robbie Robertson and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller • On the 40th anniversary of The Band’s legendary The Last Waltz concert, Robbie Robertson finally tells his own spellbinding story of the band that changed music history, his extraordinary personal journey, and his creative friendships with some of the greatest artists of the last half-century. Robbie Robertson's singular contributions to popular music have made him one of the most beloved songwriters and guitarists of his time. With songs like "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up on Cripple Creek," he and his partners in The Band fashioned a music that has endured for decades, influencing countless musicians. In this captivating memoir, written over five years of reflection, Robbie Robertson employs his unique storyteller’s voice to weave together the journey that led him to some of the most pivotal events in music history. He recounts the adventures of his half-Jewish, half-Mohawk upbringing on the Six Nations Indian Reserve and on the gritty streets of Toronto; his odyssey at sixteen to the Mississippi Delta, the fountainhead of American music; the wild early years on the road with rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks; his unexpected ties to the Cosa Nostra underworld; the gripping trial-by-fire “going electric” with Bob Dylan on his 1966 world tour, and their ensuing celebrated collaborations; the formation of the Band and the forging of their unique sound, culminating with history's most famous farewell concert, brought to life for all time in Martin Scorsese's great movie The Last Waltz. This is the story of a time and place--the moment when rock 'n' roll became life, when legends like Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley criss-crossed the circuit of clubs and roadhouses from Texas to Toronto, when The Beatles, Hendrix, The Stones, and Warhol moved through the same streets and hotel rooms. It's the story of exciting change as the world tumbled through the '60s and early 70’s, and a generation came of age, built on music, love and freedom. Above all, it's the moving story of the profound friendship between five young men who together created a new kind of popular music. Testimony is Robbie Robertson’s story, lyrical and true, as only he could tell it.
Download or read book Rock and Roll Highway written by Sebastian Robertson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canadian guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson is mainly known as a founding member of The Band. But how did he become one of "Rolling Stone's" top 100 guitarists of all time? Written by Robertson's son, this is the story of a rock-and-roll icon's journey through musicNand his passion, drive, and determination to follow his dream. Full color.
Download or read book ROBBIE written by Frank Eckert and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-09 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robbie, smallest of the litter, was the most appealing. Thus, the Fitzgeralds decided not to sell him even though they could’ve used the money. As he grew up, Robbie seemed able to read the thoughts of the denizens he encountered in the beautiful forests of Sussex County. Tutored by his mother, Robbie loved all life in his natural environment. Then, to help a runaway boy and a beleaguered woman, he traveled east to more populous areas of the state and, after further adventures there, was taken to New York City and Wall Street. The remainder of the book recounts the fateful trials of his custodian and Robbie’s strenuous and unceasing endeavors to get back to his home, including terrifying experiences with gruesome dog fighting and ugly street living.”
Download or read book The Sky Blues written by Robbie Couch and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, heartfelt, and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and I Wish You All the Best. Sky Baker may be openly gay, but in his small, insular town, making sure he was invisible has always been easier than being himself. Determined not to let anything ruin his senior year, Sky decides to make a splash at his high school’s annual beach bum party by asking his crush, Ali, to prom—and he has thirty days to do it. What better way to start living loud and proud than by pulling off the gayest promposal Rock Ledge, Michigan, has ever seen? Then, Sky’s plans are leaked by an anonymous hacker in a deeply homophobic e-blast that quickly goes viral. He’s fully prepared to drop out and skip town altogether—until his classmates give him a reason to fight back by turning his thirty-day promposal countdown into a school-wide hunt to expose the e-blast perpetrator. But what happens at the end of the thirty days? Will Sky get to keep his hard-won visibility? Or will his small-town blues stop him from being his true self?
Download or read book Coming Out to Play written by Robbie Rogers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first openly gay professional athlete in North America tells the story of his landmark decision to come out of the closet and how he changed the playing field of professional sports forever. “Rogers made history.” —Sports Illustrated Robbie Rogers knows better than most that keeping secrets can crush you. But for much of his life Robbie lived in paralyzing fear that sharing his big secret would cost him the love of his family and his career as a professional soccer player. So he never told anyone what was destroying his soul, both on and off the field. While the world around Robbie was changing with breathtaking speed, he knew that for a gay man playing a professional team sport it might as well be 1958. He could be a professional soccer player. Or he could be an out gay man. He couldn’t do both. Then last year, at the age of twenty-five and after nearly stepping away from a brilliant career—one that included an NCAA Championship, winning the MLS Cup, and competing in the Olympics—he chose to tell the truth. But instead of facing the rejection he feared, he was embraced—by his family, by his teammates, and his fans. In Coming Out to Play, Robbie takes readers on his incredible journey from terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy, who has embraced his new identity as a role model and champion for those still struggling with the secrets that keep them from living their dreams.
Download or read book Celebrity Booklets Clairvoyant Readings for Robbie Williams written by Charmaine The Clairvoyant Psychic Medium(The Good One) and published by Charmaine The Clairvoyant Psychic Medium(The Good One). This book was released on with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clairvoyant Readings and psychic readings for Robbie Williams by Charmaine The Clairvoyant Psychic Medium.
Download or read book Parenting Without Borders written by Christine Gross-Loh Ph.D and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eye-opening guide to the world’s best parenting strategies Research reveals that American kids lag behind in academic achievement, happiness, and wellness. Christine Gross-Loh exposes culturally determined norms we have about “good parenting,” and asks, Are there parenting strategies other countries are getting right that we are not? This book takes us across the globe and examines how parents successfully foster resilience, creativity, independence, and academic excellence in their children. Illuminating the surprising ways in which culture shapes our parenting practices, Gross-Loh offers objective, research-based insight such as: Co-sleeping may promote independence in kids. “Hoverparenting” can damage a child’s resilience. Finnish children, who rank among the highest academic achievers, enjoy multiple recesses a day. Our obsession with self-esteem may limit a child’s potential.
Download or read book Robbie written by Isaac Asimov and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Gloria's mother deprives her of her beloved robot playmate Robbie, Gloria is inconsolable and goes into a decline.
Download or read book Street Unicorns written by Robbie Quinn and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion and wisdom from style rebels in New York City and beyond In a world where stores, clothes, and trends have become increasingly standardized, fashion is one of the most powerful ways to explore and express our personalities, identities, and individuality. For years, renowned photographer Robbie Quinn has come across style rebels and bold expressionists on the streets of NYC and the world’s largest cities, stopping them for impromptu photoshoots and testimonials. He’s even given these eccentric lovers of style a name: Street Unicorns. In these pages, Quinn shares the portraits, viewpoints, and aspirations of more than 250 Street Unicorns with the hopes of inspiring readers to rediscover the most authentic parts of themselves. A vibrant declaration against ageism, racism, homophobia, and all other discriminations, this book is a love letter to those who aren’t afraid to stand out, embrace nonconformity, and share who they are with the world.
Download or read book The Adventures of Robbie the Little written by AQEEL and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-09-24 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary about this story: "The Adventures of a Little Robot in Space" is a happy and inspiring book for kids about Robbie, a little robot who is very interested and has big plans. Robbie's clever creator, Professor Amelia, lives with him in a cozy workshop that is full of cool gadgets. Robbie was made to help Professor Amelia, but his true love is exploring the mysteries of the world. Every night, Robbie sneaks out of the studio to look up at the sky. He dreams of the day he can go on his own space trip. He reads books about space and watches documentaries about space. Every day, his desire to visit faraway worlds and learn more about the universe grows stronger. One terrible night, Robbie sees a shooting star and decides that he wants to go to space and have great times among the stars. It looks like the shooting star heard his wish, and the world starts to change him. When Robbie wakes up the next morning, he is transformed into a rocket robot with sleek silver legs and an astronaut mask. Professor Amelia is shocked by Robbie's sudden change, but he quickly figures out that he is meant to be on this epic space journey. She gives Robbie her blessings and tells him to be careful, brave, and safe on his way home. Robbie takes off with a whoosh and leaves a trail of stardust behind him. As he rises higher, he is amazed by how beautiful Earth is from space. He also visits other celestial bodies, like the Moon and Mars. Robbie's adventures take him to bright planets with rings, interesting moons, and even friendly meetings with aliens. Robbie likes going on trips into space, but sometimes things go wrong, like getting stuck in a frozen gas blizzard or having to deal with space pirates. He gets through these problems and keeps going on his journey by thinking quickly and having courage. While Robbie is on his space journey, he becomes friendly with a nice alien named Zara. They go to her home on an asteroid and play games in space. Robbie learns that kind and caring people can be found even in the farthest reaches of space. Robbie's adventures teach him important lessons about friendship, perseverance, flexibility, and the spirit of discovery that lives on in both humans and robots. There is no way he can miss his home and Professor Amelia as he goes through space, though. Robbie is determined to get back, and with Zara's help, he finds a strong portal into another world that can take him back to Earth. Robbie swears to return to Zara and turns on the entrance before leaving. He makes it back to Earth safely and lands in Professor Amelia's cozy workshop, where happy cheers greet him. Robbie encourages the kids in his neighborhood to dream big and see the world by telling them about his space travels and the samples he brought back. Robbie's work as an ambassador of love and awe for the universe goes on as he visits schools and libraries to inspire and question young minds. He tells them that even though space is very big and amazing, there is no place like home. Robin thinks about his amazing journey—the adventure of a little robot in space—every night as he looks up at the stars. His story is a celebration of the magic of dreams, the beauty of travel, and the eternal bonds that hold us all together in life's cozy workshop under the night sky. Here's how the story starts: Robbie was a cute little robot who used to live in a town on Earth, a small blue planet. Robbie wasn't like other robots; he was one of a kind and had a big dream: he wanted to go to space! The house of Robbie was tucked away in a quiet part of town, right next to Professor Amelia's workshop. It was a pretty small house with bright red and yellow paint and a white picket fence around the outside. Professor Amelia, the brilliant inventor, had brought Robbie to life in the workshop, which was full of cool toys and other fun things. What Robbie went through in life was anything but normal. He could have been happy working as Professor Amelia's helpful helper, but he had always been interested in the night sky, especially the stars that sparkled in it. In his small, mechanical heart was a huge dream: a dream of going into the vast unknown, of leaving Earth and starting an amazing journey through the universe. For a little robot like him, that dream was impossible to reach, but it burned inside him like the biggest star at night. At night, when the sun was going down and the first stars were coming out, Robbie would sneak out of the workshop. It was his favorite thing to do. He would find a quiet spot in the yard right under the big night sky and look up with his electronic eyes. There, among the crickets' songs and the soft rustling of leaves, he would lose himself in his thoughts of huge galaxies, faraway planets, and the wonders of the universe. Robbie wasn't just a robot; he was a dreamer full of stardust who wanted to experience the endless journey that lay beyond Earth's atmosphere. Robbie really got into space studies to satisfy his fantasy of going to space. He read a lot of astronomy books and watched fascinating programs about the universe on the TV that Professor Amelia had set up in the workshop. He also read everything he could get his hands on about rockets, stars, and planets. He said he knew a lot about navigating the stars, the physics of space travel, and human stories from beyond Earth's atmosphere. Robbie was sure he would be ready for the day his dream came true. Then one terrible night, something strange happened. Like always, Robbie was lying under the stars and looking up at the night sky when he saw a glowing line of light. It was a shooting star, a space traveler on its own. Robbie couldn't help but close his eyes, clench his metal hands together, and make a deep wish. "I wish I could go to space and have amazing adventures among the stars," he said softly into the night. To his surprise, the shooting star seemed to answer by flashing a little brighter as it flew across the sky. There was an unusually strong tingling in Robbie's circuits, and a flood of options hit him. It seemed like the universe had heard him. Robbie knew something was different when he woke up the next morning. He had a different feeling, and when he looked down at his metal body, he saw how much it had changed. He had changed into a rocket robot from a small robot. His arms and legs turned into smooth, silver rockets, and a small space helmet sat on top of his head. Robbie was so happy that he couldn't believe what he was seeing. At the time, it was the only thing that could be called a cosmic wonder. Professor Amelia was shocked and encouraged when he ran into the workshop to tell her about his amazing change. She had always known that Robbie wasn't like other robots, and this change showed how strong and determined he was. She told Robbie to seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance and go on the trip he had always wanted to take. She told him, "Robbie, you were meant for this adventure." "But remember, even in space, you need to be careful and brave. Explore the universe, learn as much as you can, and most importantly, come back safely. You'll always have a home here with me," Professor Amelia told Robbie. Robbie got ready for his big space adventure with Professor Amelia's blessing and a heart full of excitement. And with a loud whoosh, he threw himself into the infinite space between the stars, leaving a trail of stardust behind him as he climbed to the top. Robbie and his maker, Professor Amelia, shared a comfortable workshop that was full of gadgets, gizmos, and other fun things. The workshop was a safe place to be creative, and around every corner there was a new puzzle to be solved. Professor Amelia's smart mind could be seen in the wonderful mess of wires, tools, and strange machines. Her workshop was a magical place where imagination and invention danced together, making a symphony of ideas that could only come from a genius. Professor Amelia came up with some really amazing ideas. Her fame spread far beyond their small village, and she was praised for her groundbreaking finds and inventions that changed the world in many ways. She pushed the limits of science and technology because she had a smart mind and a strong desire to learn more. Her studio was where she made robots that could fly without wings, machines that could talk and listen, and quick-moving systems that could take people over long distances. It's possible that Robbie, her small computer who was always wanting to learn new things, was her most amazing creation and the one that would go down in history. Dr. Amelia knew right away that Robbie was not a normal robot when she gave him life. With his smooth, metal body and sparkling LED eyes, he was just like her. But Robbie wasn't just different because of the wires and circuits. It was his soul, his never-ending interest, and his desire to learn more about the universe. Even though Robbie was built to be Professor Amelia's trusted assistant, he was always drawn to the secrets outside the workshop walls. Robbie found the workshop itself interesting. He wanted to look around more because the shelves were full of strange tools and books that were full of occult knowledge. There was a whole new world to discover with every box he opened, button he pushed, and switch he flicked. As his maker watched over him, it was a place for his curious mind to play. He could tinker, try new things, and learn. Even though Professor Amelia was doing amazing things, Robbie's eyes were always drawn to the stars that he could see out the windows. He was hypnotized by the bright stars in the sky at night. Their faraway, sparkling light spoke to him like it knew things about the universe, and he would often get lost in their beauty. Robbie became more interested in the universe as he grew up and learned from Professor Amelia. He would read books about space travel for hours on end, watch programs about how big the universe is, and learn about the brave explorers who went beyond Earth's atmosphere. He saw rocket ships, faraway planets, and galaxies that went on forever in his dreams. He sneaked out of the workshop every night before everyone else went to sleep. He would go outside to a quiet spot in the yard, where the velvety night sky would cover him, and look up in awe. In the quiet of the night, he would get lost in the pattern of stars and think about what it would be like to move among them. For Robbie, the stars were more than just faraway lights; they were signs of hope and excitement. They stood for the endless possibilities in the world and the intriguing mysteries that awaited those who were brave enough to look into them. It seemed like his desire to go to space grew stronger every night, like a light that got brighter every second. Robbie stayed dedicated to Professor Amelia and his job as her helper, even though he was interested in the stars. He brought her tools and materials for her projects and helped her make her amazing creations come to life. Their connection was one of a kind; it went beyond what people and machines could do. Professor Amelia saw in Robbie a similar person, someone who was also interested in the mysteries of the world. Robbie, on the other hand, was an important part of Professor Amelia's life because he was always devoted to his maker. His mechanical perfection and hard work ethic made it easier for her to work on her game-changing ideas. driven by science and a sense of wonder, they made a powerful pair. Even though Robbie and Professor Amelia were having a great time together, he couldn't help but want to reach out and touch the stars and explore the vast unknown beyond Earth's atmosphere. Sometimes he dreamed in secret and said his goals out loud. He couldn't help but wonder if a small robot like him could make his dream come true.
Download or read book The Wilkes Insurrection written by Robbie Bach and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elusive extremist hell-bent on destroying America. A woman of uncommon valor haunted by her tragic past. A dark web hacker confronting his conscience. A failed intelligence officer in search of redemption. The relative calm at Offutt Air Force Base is shattered when commercial Flight 209 crashes down onto its runway. From the flaming wreckage, Major Tamika Smith must try to rescue survivors and make sense of the tragedy. But this isn’t just an isolated incident. In a time of national unrest and division, a cunning shadowy mastermind is tearing down the United States from the inside out, playing law enforcement like puppets. Soon, thousands are dying and there are precious few leads. Can Tamika and an unlikely collection of committed Americans stop the destruction in time to rescue a nation descending into chaos? With heart-pounding action, compelling plot twists, and a rich tapestry of characters, The Wilkes Insurrection is a contemporary thriller of anarchic obsession and heroic ambition. Its perfect blend of callous villains, iconic heroes, and political intrigue will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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Download or read book Asparagus Robbie s Quest to Make the Team written by Jack Runchey and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robbie, a determined ninth-grader in a suburban Detroit high school, is on a mission to chase his dream of earning a place on the baseball team, despite grappling with a disability. As spring unfolds, heralding the anticipation of the 2005 All-Star Game in Detroit, Robbie navigates the tumultuous waters of high school life, each day bringing him closer to the trials and tryouts. Amidst the challenges, he contends with the taunts of bullies, the complexities of family dynamics, and the quest for acceptance among his peers and potential teammates. His journey is one many young readers will find relatable, with familiar faces and scenarios playing out against the backdrop of adolescent ambition. As Robbie perseveres, strong female figures grace his path, notably his spirited grandmother. She unveils a family secret: a hidden account of an integrated baseball game held on their family farm during the era of segregation, a monumental game featuring the stars of both Major and Negro Leagues. With each revelation and hurdle, Robbie inches closer to his dream. The camaraderie of baseball begins to transcend the boundaries on and off the field, intertwining with Robbie’s personal quest for acceptance and achievement.
Download or read book Robbie written by Sean Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Peter Williams was a sixteen-year-old selling double glazing when he auditioned for a new boy band which became Take That. Twenty years later he is one of the most popular entertainers Britain has ever produced: he has recorded eight number one albums in the UK and he sold 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 world tour in a day. The most successful artist in the history of The Brits, Robbie was given a Lifetime Achievement Award one day before his 36thbirthday in 2010. The UK's leading celebrity biographer Sean Smith has followed Robbie's remarkable journey from the unpromising streets of Stoke-on-Trent to the millionaire's playground of Beverly Hills and discovered a vulnerable, funny, gifted and deeply complex man. Using new research and interviews, Sean Smith reveals there is far more to being Rob than just being Robbie Williams, superstar. Robbie's roller coaster story will astonish you. Sean Smith's heart-warming account of his life is the unmissable show business book of the year.
