Download or read book Rising Star written by Rhonda K. Garelick and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrity personalities, who reign over much of our cultural landscape, owe their fame not to deeds but the ability to project a distinct personal image, an icon of the self. Author Rhonda Garelick locates a prototype of the star personality in the dandies and aesthete literary figures of the 19th century, such as Beau Brummel and Oscar Wilde, comparing them with Prince, Madonna, Jackie O. and other dandy-like figures of today. 19 photos.
Download or read book Rising Stars written by Alan Schwarz and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the challenges and accomplishments of ten of the best young players in baseball, including Nomar Garciaparra, Sean Casey, and Kevin Millwood.
Download or read book Rising Star written by David Garrow and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 2214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller Rising Star is the definitive account of Barack Obama's formative years that made him the man who became the forty-fourth president of the United States—from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Bearing the Cross Barack Obama's speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention instantly catapulted him into the national spotlight and led to his election four years later as America's first African-American president. In this penetrating biography, David J. Garrow delivers an epic work about the life of Barack Obama, creating a rich tapestry of a life little understood, until now. Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama captivatingly describes Barack Obama's tumultuous upbringing as a young black man attending an almost-all-white, elite private school in Honolulu while being raised almost exclusively by his white grandparents. After recounting Obama's college years in California and New York, Garrow charts Obama's time as a Chicago community organizer, working in some of the city's roughest neighborhoods; his years at the top of his Harvard Law School class; and his return to Chicago, where Obama honed his skills as a hard-knuckled politician, first in the state legislature and then as a candidate for the United States Senate. Detailing a scintillating, behind-the-scenes account of Obama's 2004 speech, a moment that labeled him the Democratic Party's "rising star," Garrow also chronicles Obama's four years in the Senate, weighing his stands on various issues against positions he had taken years earlier, and recounts his thrilling run for the White House in 2008. In Rising Star, David J. Garrow has created a vivid portrait that reveals not only the people and forces that shaped the future president but also the ways in which he used those influences to serve his larger aspirations. This is a gripping read about a young man born into uncommon family circumstances, whose faith in his own talents came face-to-face with fantastic ambitions and a desire to do good in the world. Most important, Rising Star is an extraordinary work of biography—tremendous in its research and storytelling, and brilliant in its analysis of the all-too-human struggles of one of the most fascinating politicians of our time.
Download or read book Rising Stars written by Mike Brehm and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles ten notable young players in the National Hockey League, highlighting their goals and dedication.
Download or read book Rising Star written by Michele Kwasniewski and published by Rand-Smith LLC. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first book in THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART series, RISING STAR, fifteen-year-old Dani Truehart is living a life that is not quite her own. Driven by her mother's desire for fame and fortune, she has spent her childhood dutifully training for a career as a pop star. On the brink of discovery, doubts begin to creep into Dani's mind as she questions her own desire for fame, and she wonders whether she can trust the motivations of the adults who are driving her forward. Following a brilliant audition arranged by her vocal/dance coach and former '80s pop icon Martin Fox, Dani is thrown full-force into the music industry. She leaves her friends, family and scheming mother behind to move with Martin, who has become her legal guardian, into the Malibu compound of her new manager, Jenner Redman. Jenner, the former swindling manager of Martin's boy band, leverages what's left of his depleted fortune to launch Dani's career. Isolated from her life at home and trying to stay apace with her demanding schedule, Dani struggles to keep in touch with those she loves, connect to her withholding mother and find her voice as an artist. With Martin and Jenner at odds over their rocky past and finding herself unprepared to handle the pressures of her future singing career, Dani's debut album and future stardom are at risk of falling apart.
Download or read book Rising Stars Volume 1 Born in Fire written by J. Michael Straczynski and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2000-12-17 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOP COW is proud to bring you issues 1-8 of the critically acclaimed series RISING STARS. This is the first story arc written by J. Michael Straczynski and tells the tale of the beginnings of the Specials. With new cover by MIDNIGHT NATION artist Gary Frank. This collection is the perfect way to revisit the earlier issues of RISING STARS in one sitting or to discover fro the first time the mose realistic superhero epic since Alan Moore's Watchmen.
Download or read book Jessie s Island written by Sheryl McFarlane and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a long list of activities and events to attend, cousin Thomas paints a picture of city life that makes Jessie’s world seem a little dull in comparison. When her mother suggests they invite Thomas to visit their island, Jessie wonders glumly what she could possibly write in her letter that would sound as exciting as zoos, planetariums or video arcades. But as Jessie looks out over her island home, she sees a world of endless variety, from killer whales in the strait and bald eagles soaring overhead to anemones in tide pools and tiny hermit crabs on the shore. She thinks of countless days spent exploring, fishing, swimming and canoeing.
Download or read book Rising Star Silver Dolphins Book 7 written by Summer Waters and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting magical adventure series – will you answer the call of the Silver Dolphins?
Download or read book Red Rising written by Pierce Brown and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. “Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field.”—USA Today ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness “I live for the dream that my children will be born free,” she says. “That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.” “I live for you,” I say sadly. Eo kisses my cheek. “Then you must live for more.” Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he toils willingly, trusting that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity’s overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society’s ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies . . . even if it means he has to become one of them to do so. Praise for Red Rising “[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Ender’s Game. . . . [Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.”—Entertainment Weekly “Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.”—Scott Sigler “Red Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER
Download or read book Rising Star Setting Sun written by John T Shaw and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After winning the presidency by a razor-thin victory on November 8, 1960, over Richard Nixon, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s former vice president, John F. Kennedy became the thirty-fifth president of the United States. But beneath the stately veneers of both Ike and JFK, there was a complex and consequential rivalry. In Rising Star, Setting Sun, John T. Shaw focuses on the intense ten-week transition between JFK’s electoral victory and his inauguration on January 20, 1961. In just over two months, America would transition into a new age, and nowhere was it more marked that in the generational and personal difference between these two men and their dueling visions for the country they led. The former general espoused frugality, prudence, and stewardship. The young political wu¨nderkid embodied dramatic themes and sweeping social change. Extensively researched and eloquently written, Shaw paints a vivid picture of what Time called a “turning point in the twentieth century” as Americans today find themselves poised on the cusp of another watershed moment in our nation’s history.
Download or read book Legends Icons Rebels written by Robbie Robertson and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration -- and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change -- that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.
Download or read book INSPIRING ICONS written by Global Triumph Foundation and published by Kavya Publications. This book was released on with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Success always looks ahead of the silly excuses and puts itself forward than the created misconceptions. Success is the result of key determination and concentration while moving in the path of workings. This book presents 40 powerful stories of first generation entrepreneurs, renowned personalities who have built everlasting potential towards reaching the goal of success. The Start-ups and venturing initiatives fostered wave of innovation to establish them during COVID-19 pandemic period. They have dedicated their lives to serve the nation, transforming lives of many and contributing to the development of Indian economy. Some renowned Leaders/Entrepreneurs have made a remarkable impact on society with their innovations and vision. Their journey was full of challenges. Steve Jobs is one such iconic figure known for the establishment of Apple company. Bill Gates, a great entrepreneur who established Microsoft - the biggest software company. Albert Einstein is a well-known scientist and extraordinary genius personality known by almost all of us all over the world due to his great inventions and contributions towards science. Abraham Lincoln, a great personality and also the ex-president of the USA also suffered regularly from massive failures year after the year. So, success is a failure in progress and someone who has never failed cannot truly be a successful person. The book Inspiring Icons has showcased how young people have faced unprecedented difficulties and uncharted paths but inspite of all odds, they are rising up to make a difference. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of wealth creation with a focus on focus on re-think, re-learn and unlearn to make the world a better place to live. The book determined how people have arrived at their position of leadership, keeping it and thriving in to build credibility along the way. The book has a collection of stories presenting their struggle and success in one cup with a call for readers that “Success Never Sleeps”. The author compelled to put light on their entrepreneurial experience, networking, digital savvy initiatives, Leveraging of social media and business trends. Their passion and consistency to drive business revenue have played a pivotal role in this new age building strong relationships for one’s life, ideas and even business.
Download or read book The Ultimate Stallone Reader written by Chris Holmlund and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sylvester Stallone has been a defining part of American film for nearly four decades. He has made an impact on world entertainment in a surprisingly diverse range of capacities – as actor, writer, producer, and director – all while maintaining a monolithic presence. With The Ultimate Stallone Reader, this icon finally receives concerted academic attention. Eleven original essays by internationally-known scholars examine Stallone’s contributions to mainstream cinema, independent film, and television. This volume also offers innovative approaches to star, gender, and celebrity studies, performance analysis, genre criticism, industry and reception inquiry, and the question of what it means to be an auteur. Ultimately, The Ultimate Stallone Reader investigates the place that Sylvester Stallone occupies within an industry and a culture that have both undergone much evolution, and how his work has reflected and even driven these changes.
Download or read book Rising Stars written by Sachin R Ruparel, Manisha Mange Ruparel and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovate. Inspire. Involve. Stories are all around us. The world makes sense because we have stories. When you tell a story, you spark a connection. That is how humans have communicated since the beginning of time by telling stories. Rising Stars is a conceptual book series of 27 inspirational stories of rising entrepreneurs and achievers who chose to take the unconventional path against all odds and were determined to go on. Each story is unique and talks about the quest, the journey and the conquest of these aspirational men and women. These awe-inspiring stories speak about dreams and beliefs and help you find your aspiration and your voice to create your own story. Every story has a new dimension and new perspective, which has a special power to innovate, inspire and involve the readers to be leaders.
Download or read book Icons of Style written by Josh Sims and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-17 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind nearly every item in the modern wardrobe is a first of its kind - the definitive item, often designed by a single company or brand for specialist use, on which all subsequent versions have been based (and originals of which are now collector items in the booming vintage market). The T-shirt, for example, may now be an innocuous, everyday item, but was created by American company Hanes for US Navy personnel at the turn of the 20th century and was subsequently adopted by sportsmen and bikers. Other items have been designed for sport, farm work or protection, and made their way into everyday usage. Icons of Style examines, garment by garment, the most important and famous of these products - their provenance and history, the stories of their design, the brand/company that started it all and how the item shaped the way we all dress today. As traditional definitions of men's and women's clothes are fast changing, this book combines all key garments for everyone. Inspiring images of the best examples of the garment - from the 1930s to contemporary times, from Marlene Dietrich to Mick Jagger - show the timeless beauty of these garments that are the basics of the stylish.
Download or read book Lone Star Rising written by William C. Davis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: New York: Free Press, 2004.
Download or read book Icons of Tomorrow written by Heidi Leigh Axton and published by Heidi. This book was released on 2008 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a selection of candid and often amusing interviews with independent singer/songwriters around Australia. From the wide-eyed innocence of teens starting out to the older more experienced musicians who have faced the disappointments and frustrations of competing against the major labels. Each published article concludes with the web links of the musician interviewed. The idea being that, having been introduced to them as an individual, the reader can then visit their website, check out their music, and show much needed support.
