Download or read book What You Become in Flight written by Ellen O'Connell Whittet and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Poignant and exquisite"--The Los Angeles Review of Books "An inspiring and powerful book"--Booklist "A genuinely absorbing read"--Kirkus "Revelatory, honest, and wondrous."--Chanel Miller, author of Know My Name A lyrical and meditative memoir on the damage we inflict in the pursuit of perfection, the pain of losing our dreams, and the power of letting go of both. With a promising career in classical ballet ahead of her, Ellen O'Connell Whittet was devastated when a misstep in rehearsal caused a career-ending injury. Ballet was the love of her life. She lived for her moments under the glare of the stage-lights--gliding through the air, pretending however fleetingly to effortlessly defy gravity. Yet with a debilitating injury forcing her to reconsider her future, she also began to reconsider what she had taken for granted in her past. Beneath every perfect arabesque was a foot, disfigured by pointe shoes, stuffed--taped and bleeding--into a pink, silk slipper. Behind her ballerina's body was a young girl starving herself into a fragile collection of limbs. Within her love of ballet was a hatred of herself for struggling to achieve the perfection it demanded of her. In this raw and redemptive debut memoir, Ellen O'Connell Whittet explores the silent suffering of the ballerina--and finds it emblematic of the violence that women quietly shoulder every day. For O'Connell Whittet, letting go of one meant confronting the other--only then was it possible to truly take flight.
Download or read book What You Become in Flight written by Ellen O'Connell Whittet and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Poignant and exquisite"--The Los Angeles Review of Books "An inspiring and powerful book"--Booklist "A genuinely absorbing read"--Kirkus "Revelatory, honest, and wondrous."--Chanel Miller, author of Know My Name A lyrical and meditative memoir on the damage we inflict in the pursuit of perfection, the pain of losing our dreams, and the power of letting go of both. With a promising career in classical ballet ahead of her, Ellen O'Connell Whittet was devastated when a misstep in rehearsal caused a career-ending injury. Ballet was the love of her life. She lived for her moments under the glare of the stage-lights--gliding through the air, pretending however fleetingly to effortlessly defy gravity. Yet with a debilitating injury forcing her to reconsider her future, she also began to reconsider what she had taken for granted in her past. Beneath every perfect arabesque was a foot, disfigured by pointe shoes, stuffed--taped and bleeding--into a pink, silk slipper. Behind her ballerina's body was a young girl starving herself into a fragile collection of limbs. Within her love of ballet was a hatred of herself for struggling to achieve the perfection it demanded of her. In this raw and redemptive debut memoir, Ellen O'Connell Whittet explores the silent suffering of the ballerina--and finds it emblematic of the violence that women quietly shoulder every day. For O'Connell Whittet, letting go of one meant confronting the other--only then was it possible to truly take flight.
Download or read book The Essential Guide written by Kiki Ward and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book You re on an Airplane written by Parker Posey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A National Bestseller Have you ever wondered what it would be like talk to Parker Posey? On an airplane, with Parker as your seat companion, perhaps? Parker’s irreverent, hilarious, and enchanting memoir gives you the opportunity. Full of personal stories, whimsical how-tos, recipes, and beautiful handmade collages created by the author herself, You’re On an Airplane is a delight in every way. In her first book, actress and star of movies such as Dazed and Confused, Party Girl, You’ve Got Mail, The House of Yes, and so many more, Posey opens up about the art of acting, life on the set, and the realities of its accompanying fame. A funny and colorful southern childhood prepared Posey for a life of creating and entertaining, which not only extends to acting but to the craft of pottery, sewing, collage, yoga, and cooking, all of which readers will find in this whimsical, hilarious, always entertaining book. Parker takes us into her childhood home, behind the scenes of the indie film revolution in the 90s, the delightful absurdity of the big-budget genre thrillers she’s turned into art in a whole new way, and the creativity that will always be part of both her acting and her personal life. With Posey’s memorable, hilarious, and poignant voice, her book gives the reader a feeling of traveling through not only a memoir, but an exploration, meditation, and celebration of what it means to be an artist. Buckle up and enjoy the journey.
Download or read book Taking Flight written by Merrick Rosenberg and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2012-11-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use DISC to discover profound hidden patterns of human behavioral style, gain deeper self-awareness, maximize your personal strengths, and influence others more powerfully than ever before! Taking Flight illuminates the proven DISC four-style model of human behavior, and shows how to use it to become a far more effective leader, salesperson, or teacher; revitalize your career; build deeper personal relationships; fully leverage your natural gifts, and empower everyone around you. Drawing on their immense experience coaching executives and training world-class organizations, Merrick Rosenberg and Daniel Silvert introduce DISC through a fable that's quick, fun, and easy-to-understand. You'll discover why you "click" with some people and "clank" with others, and what really drives your decisions and actions. You'll learn exactly how to identify others' behavioral styles and choose the best ways to interact with them. You'll walk through creating a personal action plan for improvement -- and then systematically making the most of your strengths, working around your weaknesses, and supercharging your personal performance! If you're already familiar with DISC, this book will help you use it more effectively than ever before. If you're new to DISC, it will change your life -- just as it has for thousands before you!
Download or read book Bird in Flight written by Edith Balas and published by Carnegie Mellon Nonfiction. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bird in Flight: Memoir of a Survivor and Scholar, Professor of Art History Edith Balas recounts her life from Transylvania, to Auschwitz, to respected art historian.
Download or read book Time in Its Flight written by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Edna marries Dr. John Steele, she embarks on a lifetime adventure of anguish, loss, courage, and love.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant written by I Want to Be A Flight Attendant and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Ultimate Guide To Becoming a Flight Attendant" is an informative manual, which is ideal for those looking for a career as a Flight Attendant. It will give you an exclusive insight into the world of Flight Attending. It will teach you how to prepare yourself for the position and most importantly how to get through airline interviews and become a Flight Attendant! Thanks to "The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant" tackling those tough interview questions has never been so easy. "The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant" is designed to help you actually become a Flight Attendant by teaching you skills on how to prepare yourself for the Airline interviews and meet the demands of the airline selection process. "The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant" will give you a detailed understanding of the realities of a life as a flight attendant. It is definitely not a nine-to-five job and flying is not as glamorous as it may seem. This is important as many applicants have no awareness of the complexities of this profession. Given that only a small number of Flight Attendant candidates who apply to Airlines actually obtain an interview, "The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant" covers all the important details you need to know about airline selection procedures for recruiting Flight Attendants and it is designed to make sure that you are one of them! Some of the topics covered in this Book are: Flight Attendant Career OverviewDesirable Qualities of a Flight AttendantThe Flight Attendant Selection Process - Including Recruitment, Interview Stages & PreparationSample Interview Questions & FormatsThe Use of Psychological Testing by AirlinesThe Importance of Customer Service Awareness as a Flight AttendantAirline Selection Processes and their Customer Service ExpectationsDetailed Overview of the Most Common Interview Questions & Formats Used By AirlinesImportant Considerations When Preparing for the Interview...and much more! A word of warning! Do not waste your time or money with expensive courses that are not really necessary. Such courses are not recognised by airlines as each airline is different and train Flight Attendants according to their own criteria. So, be careful spending your money on courses that claim to teach you things involving a combination of theory and practical training, including evacuation scenarios, safety demonstrations and cabin service etc. Such courses are not worth the money you pay for them and they are certainly worth nothing to airlines. So be careful! If you are serious about becoming a Flight Attendant, "The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant" is packed with information you cannot afford to be without. For a small price you will greatly increase your chances of being hired by airlines. Why waste time? Order now and start preparing!
Download or read book Flight Plan written by Lee Burns and published by . This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Taking Flight written by Vicki Van Meter and published by Viking Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The autobiography of the young girl who learned to fly at age 10 and 2 years later piloted a plane across the Atlantic.
Download or read book Power of Flight Super You 1 written by Hena Khan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a hero or a villain? Pick your path in Super You!, this action-packed, illustrated origin story where the reader – yes, that means YOU! – gets the power of flight and must decide, choice by choice, whether to use their abilities for good or evil. You thought you were in for an ordinary summer at science camp – that is, until you sneak into an off-limits area of the Center for Avian Science, get your hand scratched by a weird bird, and suddenly gain the power of flight! Now it's up to you to decide how to use the power: Will you fly out at night to save the day? Will you team up with the villainous Dr. Zeus, who bred the mutant bird and wants to take over the world with its powers? Or will you make the wrong choice and meet an ill-fated end? Follow the choices, pick your path, and fly toward your fate. This looks like a job for Super You!
Download or read book 99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly Off the Handle written by Joann Kuzma Deveny and published by . This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't forget to pack this book for your next vacation or business trip! Along with your boarding pass, 99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly--Off the Handle! is a necessity before boarding your next flight. Never again will you experience that perfected flight attendant eye-roll when following this first guidebook to the etiquette of air travel.Whether you are a frequent or novice flyer, you will be educated and entertained by JoAnn Kuzma Deveny's insider's narration of airline tales and humor. It's also a perfect gift idea for your oblivious fellow flyers!
Download or read book Fly Girl s Guide written by Ebony Christina and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Fly Girl's Guide: How to Become a Flight Attendant, you have the BEST resource to help you start your career as a Flight Attendant! This book is a step-by-step guide that clearly teaches aspiring Flight Attendants what it takes to pass the Application process, Video and Face-to-Face Interview, and Flight Attendant Training.With easy-to-follow instructions in every chapter, you'll be a step ahead of the competition. Inside the pages of this BEST-SELLING book, you will find information in three concise sections:(1) Applying for the Job What it Takes to Become a Flight Attendant Finding the Best Airline to Work For How to Create the Perfect Resume (2) Passing the Video and Face-to-Face Interview Preparing for your Interviews How to Look the Part The Best Set-up for your Video Interview What to Expect From the Face-to-Face Interview (3) Earning your Wings What to Expect from Training The Best Study Tips Life After Training Related keywords: Flight Attendant, Flight Attendant Career, Job, Stewardess, Cabin Crew, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Skywest, Frontier, JetBlue, Essential Guide, Flight Attendant Training, Face-to-Face Interview, Video Interview
Download or read book Cleared for Takeoff written by Rowland White and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of aviation's dangerous, exciting, and most courageous moments are featured within this stunning compendium on flight. Packed with stories of heroic and innovative pioneers, fascinating profiles of remarkable planes from Spitfires to space shuttles, and how-to instructions for making everything from origami helicopters to bottle rockets—all accompanied by sensational photographs, illustrations, and diagrams—Cleared for Takeoff promises to astonish, entertain, and fire the imaginations of everyone with their head in the clouds.
Download or read book Taking Flight From War Orphan to Star Ballerina written by Michaela DePrince and published by Ember. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance company. "Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a “devil child” for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life. At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family, who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes. She went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre and is now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has appeared in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as on Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, and Nightline. In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of ballet’s most exciting rising stars. “Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.” —Today “Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.” —NYLON
Download or read book Come Fly the World written by Julia Cooke and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2021 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A lively, unexpected portrait of the jet-age stewardesses serving on iconic Pan Am airways between 1966 and 1975"--
Download or read book Flight of the Puffin written by Ann Braden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One small act of kindness ripples out to connect four kids in this stirring novel by the author of the beloved The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Libby comes from a long line of bullies. She wants to be different, but sometimes that doesn’t work out. To bolster herself, she makes a card with the message You are amazing. That card sets off a chain reaction that ends up making a difference in the lives of some kids who could also use a boost—be it from dealing with bullies, unaccepting families, or the hole that grief leaves. Receiving an encouraging message helps each kid summon up the thing they need most, whether it’s bravery, empathy, or understanding. Because it helps them realize they matter—and that they're not flying solo anymore.
