Download or read book No Ordinary Joe written by Michael O'Brien and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1999-07-30 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Michael O'Brien authoritatively paints the consummate Paterno portrait, the result of more than ten years of work that included 137 interviews and study of 150 previously published works. Paperback includes an epilogue that reviews the 1998 season in which Paterno won his landmark 300th career victory.

Download or read book Ordinary Joe written by Joe Schmidt and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'He's a great coach. He lives and breathes the game. There's nothing he doesn't know' Brian O'Driscoll 'The best coach Irish rugby - arguably Irish sport - has ever had' Malachy Clerkin, Irish Times In the autumn of 2010, a little-known New Zealander called Joe Schmidt took over as head coach at Leinster. He had never been in charge of a professional team. After Leinster lost three of their first four games, a prominent Irish rugby pundit speculated that Schmidt had 'lost the dressing room'. Nine years on, Joe Schmidt has stepped down as Ireland coach having achieved success on a scale never before seen in Irish rugby. Two Heineken Cups in three seasons with Leinster. Three Six Nations championships in six seasons with Ireland, including the Grand Slam in 2018. And a host of firsts: the first Irish victory in South Africa; the first Irish defeat of the All Blacks, and then a second; and Ireland's first number 1 world ranking. Along the way, Schmidt became a byword for precision and focus in coaching, remarkable attention to detail and the highest of standards. But who is Joe Schmidt? In Ordinary Joe, Schmidt tells the story of his life and influences: the experiences and management ideas that made him the coach, and the man, that he is today. And his diaries of the 2018 Grand Slam and the 2019 Rugby World Cup provide a brilliantly intimate insight into the stresses and joys of coaching a national team in victory and defeat. From the small towns in New Zealand's North Island where he played barefoot rugby and jostled around the dinner table with seven siblings, to the training grounds and video rooms where he consistently kept his teams a step ahead of the opposition, Ordinary Joe reveals an ordinary man who has helped his teams to achieve extraordinary things. 'Rugby obsessives and amateur coaches will revel in the insight that Schmidt offers into his training methods, tactics and preparation ... Full of insight, emotion and considered analysis' Irish Daily Mail 'An insight into the fascinating personality of the man who has been the single most influential figure in Irish rugby over the last decade' Irish Times 'He is clearly more than an ordinary coach, the winning of two Heinekens, beating New Zealand twice, the 2018 Grand Slam and reaching no.1 in the World Rankings are positive brushstrokes, marking Irish rugby for ever ... A rocky read about exceptional deeds, told in extraordinary fashion' Irish Daily Star 'Undoubtedly the greatest coach in Irish rugby history' Daily Telegraph

Download or read book No Ordinary Joe written by Joe Calzaghe and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT WAS past three o'clock in the morning when Joe Calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. Victory over Jeff Lacy, a 28-year-old American compared to a young Mike Tyson because of his power and "take-no-prisoners attitude", left no one in doubt about the world super middleweight champion's talent. For years, Calzaghe's virtuosity remained a legend of the Welsh valleys. His defeat in 1997 of Chris Eubank brought him to prominence, winning for him the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) super middleweight title. But despite a record number of defences of the belt, his career lacked a defining contest. A long line of challengers and ex-titleholders were disposed of but the biggest names in American boxing avoided the ultimate showdown he craved. Hand injuries further obscured the true level of his aptitude for an art he began to learn from his father, Enzo, at the age of eight when - inspired by Sugar Ray Leonard - a rolled-up carpet in the family home in Newbridge became a makeshift heavy bag. This is the story of Calzaghe's extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings in his hometown of Newbridge, to his ascent to personal greatness, becoming the first super middleweight boxer to win the prized belt awarded by The Ring, the bible of boxing, in the division's near 20-year history. One of Britain's foremost sporting champions, a warrior and working-class hero, this is the story of the triumphs and trials that made Calzaghe a legend.

Download or read book No Ordinary Joe written by Michelle Celmer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nothing could stop small-town gal Reily Eckardt from heading to Nashville and living the dream...until her car and cash savings were stolen en route. Now she was high and dry in Paradise, Colorado, population 1,632, relying on the kindness of strangers-in particular, bar and grill owner Joe Miller. But why did the single dad have to be so gruff-and cute-while he was being kind? Her mission: save up and split before getting sidetracked by this sexy enigma. Sure, Joe could offer Reily a job at his bar. Renting her his garage apartment-no problem. But giving her a place in his heart-no way! Poor Joe-it wasn't long before the country crooner had him singing a different tune."--P. [4] of cover.

Download or read book No Ordinary Joe written by Daniel W. Pfaff and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines that life and career of Joseph Pulitzer III, editor and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pulitzer was the head of the Pulitzer Publishing Company, and he served as chairman of the Pulitzer Prize Board at Columbia University for thirty-one years"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book No Ordinary Joe written by Michelle Celmer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing could stop small-town gal Reily Eckardt from heading to Nashville and living the dream…until her car and cash savings were stolen en route. Now she was high and dry in Paradise, Colorado, population 1,632, relying on the kindness of strangers—in particular, bar and grill owner Joe Miller. But why did the single dad have to be so gruff—and cute—while he was being kind? Her mission: save up and split before getting sidetracked by this sexy enigma. Sure, Joe could offer Reily a job at his bar. Renting her his garage apartment—no problem. But giving her a place in his heart—no way! Poor Joe—it wasn't long before the country crooner had him singing a different tune.

Download or read book Joseph Not Your Ordinary Joe written by Ruth Ann Moore and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph is complex. He is interesting. He is a man of integrity, and he is far from ordinary. What can we learn from this Old Testament hero? Does Joes life have anything to do with today? Joseph, as it turns out, leads us to Jesus... the One who is with us just as God was with Joseph. In brief devotional thoughts, Joseph: Not Your Ordinary Joe connects readers to Scriptural truths. Read for insights or read as a catalyst for deeper study. However you use this book, it is Moores prayer that you will read the word, learn the word, and live the word of God. Joseph: Not Your Ordinary Joe follows in the footsteps of Anne Graham Lotzs Magnificent Obsession, her study on Abraham.

Download or read book No Ordinary Joe The Life and Career of Joe Biden written by David Hagan and published by Oppian. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Ordinary Joe: The Life and Career of Joe Biden tells the story of Joseph Robinette Biden, the Democratic nominee for the 2020 US presidential election. Over the course of his long career, Biden has bounced back from ridiculous gaffes, humiliating scandals, political defeats, unimaginable personal tragedy, and being read the last rites. Even Biden's rivals have paid tribute to his incredible capacity to continue through the worst that life can throw at him. If Joe Biden's latest - and probably final - campaign ends with him becoming the oldest man ever elected as America's president, it will be his most triumphant comeback of all. This is the remarkable life of the man who just might become the 46th President of the United States.

Download or read book Average Joe written by Troy Meeder and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What is happening to my life?” Have you ever honestly asked yourself that question? As young boys, we dreamed of being pilots, firefighters, doctors, and cowboys. Now we’re older, with a wonderful wife and kids, as well as a mortgage, a minivan, and a fulfilling but not-so-glamorous job. What happened? All the dreams that once inspired us have evaporated into traffic jams, computer screens, bills, and deadlines. Why is life so ordinary? If you think your life is nothing special, take a look at it through God’s eyes. The revealing truth is that God chooses “ordinary,” faithful men to do His most important work—regular guys like Peter the fisherman, David the shepherd, Stephen the waiter, Gideon the farmer, Paul the tentmaker, and even Jesus the carpenter. In this engaging book, Troy Meeder blends stories about biblical characters and contemporary men to show that an “average-Joe” life, an “ordinary” existence, shapes a man’s integrity, moral stability, resolve, and strength. The world desperately needs an army of “average Joes.” Like you. “Troy Meeder’s heart-felt accounts from both his own personal experience and those of friends and family touch a raw nerve in your soul…. Average Joe reminds us that living a life focused on faith, family, and friends is what makes a man exceptional.” —Rick Wiggers, average Joe and account manager Includes a study guide for use by men’s groups.

Download or read book Ordinary Joe written by Jon Teckman and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant, fast-paced comedy about life behind the scenes in the film business, and how to survive when your greatest fantasy comes true and threatens to wreck your perfectly ordinary life.

Download or read book Three Not So Ordinary Joes written by Julie Hedgepeth Williams and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the more eccentric figures in the antebellum South was Joseph Addison Turner, born to the plantation and trained to run one. All he really wanted to do, though, was to be a famous writer—and to be the founder of Southern literature. He tried and failed and tried and failed at publishing magazines, poems, books, articles, journals, all while halfheartedly running a plantation. When the Civil War broke out, he no longer had access to New York publishers, and in his frustration it dawned on him that he could throw a newspaper press into an outbuilding on his Georgia plantation. Furthermore, his newspaper would be modeled on The Spectator, the literary newspaper of the early 1700s by Joseph Addison, for whom Turner was named. The Spectator in its day, and 150 years later in Turner’s day, was considered high literature. Turner carefully copied Addison’s style and philosophy—and it worked! His newspaper, The Countryman—the only newspaper ever published on a plantation—was one of the most widely read in the Confederacy. Following Addison’s lead, Turner suggested that slaves should be treated well, lauded the contributions of women, and featured humorous copy. And, of course, his paper celebrated Southern culture and creativity. As Turner urged in The Countryman, the South could never be a great nation if all it did was fight. It needed art—it needed literature! And he, J. A. Turner himself, would lead the way. The Civil War, however, didn’t go as Turner had hoped. Sherman’s army marched through and took Turner’s world with it. His newspaper collapsed. He died a few years after the war ended, thinking he had failed to start Southern literature. However, he was wrong. The Countryman’s teenage printer’s devil was Joel Chandler Harris, who grew up to write the first wildly popular Southern literature, the Uncle Remus tales. Turner had taken in the illegitimate, ill-educated Harris and had turned him into a writer. And while Harris worked for the plantation newspaper, he joined Turner’s children at dusk in the slave cabins, listening to the fantastical animal stories the Negroes told. Young Harris recognized the tales’ subversive theme of the downtrodden outwitting the powerful. Years later as a newspaperman, he was asked to write a column in the Negro dialect, and he reached back to his days at The Countryman for the slaves’ narratives. The stories enthralled readers in the South—but also in the North, particularly Theodore Roosevelt. The Uncle Remus stories were hailed as the reconciler between North and South, and they directly influenced Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Beatrix Potter. Most importantly, Uncle Remus knocked New England off its perch as the focus of American belles-lettres and made Southern literature the primary national focus. So, ultimately, Joseph Addison Turner really did found Southern literature—with the help of two other not-so-ordinary Joes, Joseph Addison and Joel Chandler Harris. Julie Hedgepeth Williams tells their story.

Download or read book Ordinary Heroes written by Joseph Pfeifer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, an intimate memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live When Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. A few moments later, he watched as the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Pfeifer, the closest FDNY chief to the scene, spearheaded rescue efforts on one of the darkest days in American history. Ordinary Heroes is the unforgettable and intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero, on that day and the days that followed. Through his eyes, we see the horror of the attack and the courage of the firefighters who ran into the burning towers to save others. We see him send his own brother up the stairs of the North Tower, never to return. And we walk with him and his fellow firefighters through weeks of rescue efforts and months of numbing grief, as they wrestle with the real meaning of heroism and leadership. This gripping narrative gives way to resiliency and a determination that permanently reshapes Pfeifer, his fellow firefighters, NYC, and America. Ordinary Heroes takes us on a journey that turns traumatic memories into hope, so we can make good on our promise to never forget 9/11.

Download or read book No Ordinary Joes written by Larry Colton and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On April 23, 1943, the seventy-man crew of the USS Grenadier scrambled to save their submarine—and themselves—after a Japanese aerial torpedo sent it crashing to the ocean floor. Miraculously, the men were able to bring the sub back to the surface, only to be captured by the Japanese. No Ordinary Joes tells the harrowing story of four of the Grenadier’s crew: Bob Palmer of Medford, Oregon; Chuck Vervalin of Dundee, New York; Tim McCoy of Dallas, Texas; and Gordy Cox of Yakima, Washington. All were enlistees from families that struggled through the Great Depression. The lure of service and duty to country were not their primary motivations—they were more compelled by the promise of a job that provided “three hots and a cot” and a steady paycheck. On the day they were captured, all four were still teenagers. Together, the men faced unimaginable brutality at the hands of their captors in a prisoner of war camp. With no training in how to respond in the face of relentless interrogations and with less than a cup of rice per day for sustenance, each man created his own strategy for survival. When the liberation finally came, all four anticipated a triumphant homecoming to waiting families, loved ones, and wives, but instead were forced to find a new kind of strength as they struggled to resume their lives in a world that had given them up for dead, and with the aftershocks of an experience that haunted and colored the rest of their days. Author Larry Colton brings the lives of these four “ordinary” heroes into brilliant focus. Theirs is a story of tragedy and courage, romance and war, loss and endurance, failure and redemption. With a scope both panoramic and disarmingly intimate, No Ordinary Joes is a powerful look at the atrocities of war, the reality of its aftermath, and the restorative power of love.

Download or read book Her Ordinary Joe written by Margaret Desmond and published by Margaret Desmond. This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Polly Winslow is the last woman on earth I’d ever consider getting involved with.” Ellie Winslow thinks her new fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Matthews, will be the perfect husband for her Aunt Polly. He’s tall and good-looking and he has blue eyes, just like every hero in the romance books her aunt writes. A con-artist in the making, Ellie tells a little white lie to get Mr. Matthews to her aunt’s doorstep. Mr. Matthews and Aunt Polly just have to look in each other’s eyes and all will be happily ever after. Right? Not quite. From his early years, Joe Matthews has striven for perfection in all facets of his life. Polly Winslow is the complete opposite of the ideal mate he’s envisioned for himself. Pretty and charming she may be, but she’s way too free-spirited—a chaotic, whimsical whirlwind that reminds him too much of everything he’s been running away from since he was a boy. “I don’t care if he’s the last single guy on the planet. I’m not interested. Period.” Joe may have the most gorgeous blue eyes that Polly's ever seen, but he’s no match for the larger-than-life fictional heroes that stand front and center in both her daydreams and the romance novels she writes. In her opinion, he’s just an average, ordinary guy, and he’s way too neat and fastidious. Besides—no matter how much her fingers itch to remove his tie and muss up his hair—she’s keeping all thoughts of real-life romance on the back burner until her goal of becoming a published writer is realized. Maybe it’s time for two stubborn people to let go of long-held ideals and perceptions and open their minds and hearts to the extraordinary love that is waiting on the doorstep. This is Book # 2 in the King's Valley Series, but it can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone. Each book in the series has an HEA with no cliff-hangers.  What readers have said about Her Ordinary Joe: -"Very good writing! I enjoyed Polly and Joe’s easy camaraderie and how they learned to look beyond first impressions." -"This is a sweet clean romance with lots of laughter. Ellie is a precocious girl who has big plans for her beloved aunt Polly. Look out Joe! The characters are quite opposite and struggle with their wide differences. I liked that this romance didn't rely on jealousy or cheating to increase the drama. For the most part these are ordinary people living ordinary lives." -"Well written with interesting characters and cleverly related subplot. Part of a series but complete and satisfying in itself. Fun reading." -"Who would have thought that a romance novel about a romance writer writing a romance novel would be so interesting. The characters are well written and unique. They try so hard to stick to their ideals of their "perfect" love as these opposites attract." King's Valley Romance Series (in order). All books are stand-alones, but the author recommends you read the first 3 books to fully enjoy and appreciate the last book in the series. # 1 Ethan's Bride # 2 Her Ordinary Joe # 3 The Return of Devin Wakefield # 4 Annie and Jake

Download or read book No Ordinary Joes written by Larry Colton and published by Crown. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On April 23, 1943, the seventy-man crew of the USS Grenadier scrambled to save their submarine—and themselves—after a Japanese aerial torpedo sent it crashing to the ocean floor. Miraculously, the men were able to bring the sub back to the surface, only to be captured by the Japanese. No Ordinary Joes tells the harrowing story of four of the Grenadier’s crew: Bob Palmer of Medford, Oregon; Chuck Vervalin of Dundee, New York; Tim McCoy of Dallas, Texas; and Gordy Cox of Yakima, Washington. All were enlistees from families that struggled through the Great Depression. The lure of service and duty to country were not their primary motivations—they were more compelled by the promise of a job that provided “three hots and a cot” and a steady paycheck. On the day they were captured, all four were still teenagers. Together, the men faced unimaginable brutality at the hands of their captors in a prisoner of war camp. With no training in how to respond in the face of relentless interrogations and with less than a cup of rice per day for sustenance, each man created his own strategy for survival. When the liberation finally came, all four anticipated a triumphant homecoming to waiting families, loved ones, and wives, but instead were forced to find a new kind of strength as they struggled to resume their lives in a world that had given them up for dead, and with the aftershocks of an experience that haunted and colored the rest of their days. Author Larry Colton brings the lives of these four “ordinary” heroes into brilliant focus. Theirs is a story of tragedy and courage, romance and war, loss and endurance, failure and redemption. With a scope both panoramic and disarmingly intimate, No Ordinary Joes is a powerful look at the atrocities of war, the reality of its aftermath, and the restorative power of love.

Download or read book EVERYDAY REFLECTIONS FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE written by Joseph Maynard Eastman and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-07-09 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK “ Joe’s teachings have influenced me both personally and professionally. Let this compilation of his reflections do for you what Joe has done for me. Read and reflect and then pass it on to someone else who might also benefit from the wisdom of a man who certainly is no ”Ordinary Joe.” Hutch Schilling, CEO / Owner, The Nexen Group “Joe Eastman’s solid and practical view of “everyman’s” life provides a clear and calming roadmap that encourages us to open our eyes and hearts to the positive realities surrounding our constant growth.” Patrick Peyton, Chairman / CEO Despatch Industries “This “Ordinary Joe” has a unique and insightful view of our journey through Life. If you enjoyed Joe’s first book of reflections, What is Becoming Clearer to Me, this is a must read to continue the journey. If you missed his first book its time to start your journey with his second offering. John Somrock, Chairman, Delta Dental of Minnesota, and the Nexen Group. “Joe inspires us to think about life issues and events from a unique vantage point; to explore our purpose, give meaning to what we do, and encourage the possibilities.” Camille Chang Gilmore, Vice President, Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer Boston Scientific Corporation “One of the most engaging and inspiring books I have read. Joe Eastman invites you to join him on a journey to discover not only who you are, but to envision and create the person you want to be.” Melissa Logan, President, Logan Consulting “In a few carefully chosen words, Joe shines a light on life and asks, is there meaning, passion, and balance.” John Byom, Owner, Classic Provisions “Having followed Joe’s inspirations for almost 20 years, I can truly say that this collection of reflections continues to be probing, thought provoking, and motivating; always focused on what really matters in life. His reflections are far from ordinary.” Chris Doan, Chairman and CEO, TeamSAI, Inc. “ Joe’s written thoughts and observations of life’s nuances are more than inspirational words. His reflections challenge and guide the captured reader to unclutter their lives and appreciate what is truly important in the balance of business and family.” Dan Potterton , Chief Operating Officer, FEI Behavioral Health, Inc. “’I have always appreciated Joe’s thoughtfulness and insights into social political and moral issues. His ability to stimulate reasoned thought and discussion on such issues is always meaningful. It is once again reflected in this new book.” Fred Hamer, President, Unison Sales and Marketing Consultants WHAT AMAZON READERS HAVE SAID ABOUT JOE’S FIRST BOOK ,”WHAT IS BECOMING CLEARER TO ME.” Delightful! “A thought provoking book not only to be read, but to be savored. Each of the author’s reflections is an opportunity for the reader to gain personal insights into life’s everyday moments. A delightful book from beginning to end.” An eye-opening read! “This has been one of the most thought-provoking books I’ve read in a long time. Well written and stimulating one’s thoughts about this world we live in and what we hold dear and important.” Insightful and uplifting- great way to look at life! “Joe’s reflections are fun and inspiring, thought-provoking and charming. He takes ordinary moments and turns them into spiritual awakenings. He proves the bit of knowledge that Bagger Vance taught Junuh–there are no “ordinary moments.”

Download or read book An Average Joe written by Joe Hildebrand and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part wander through a changing political landscape, part rant about Australia, the media, politics, and everything, Joe Hildebrand's new book, like the man himself, defies description. Joe Hildebrand is the man you see on tV, the man you read in the Daily telegraph, the man you might follow on twitter (where he's rated as one of the top ten most influential tweeters in Australia), the man with an opinion on everything and anything, especially the dire straits of the current political landscape. But who is he? Where did he come from?In this, his first book, you can meet the man behind the man; his highly unconventional family and upbringing, his odd relatives, his less than stellar school career and then his arrival at University where he discovered a tribe of similar outcasts and freaks - student politicians. the lesson Joe learned as an aspiring student leader and newspaper editor would bring him girlfriends, win him elections, and prepare him for a life inside the den of evil itself; the Murdoch newspaper empire.Sit back, relax and laugh along with Joe as he reflects on his life and times - and tries to find some semblance of meaning in either.