Download or read book Just Call Me Mike written by Mike Farrell and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world-renowned M*A*S*H actor offers inspirational and often humorous reflections on his path to fame and progressive activism. At the heart of his story, Farrell narrates his public struggle to be a responsible citizen of the world. From his first-hand accounts of the ravages of war and oppression in Cambodia, El Salvador, Somalia, Bosnia, Rwanda and the Gaza Strip, to his tireless advocacy against capital punishment, to his deep commitment to environmental causes, Farrell portrays his experiences with passion, outrage and stubborn optimism.

Download or read book No Treatment Options Left written by Sarah Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After facing the pain and turmoil of losing his left leg to a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma, Mike Snyder and his family thought their cancer battle was over. But their triumph would be short-lived. The cancer kept coming back even after the treatments offered by his doctors. After several futile surgical attempts to remove the cancer, doctors found it had metastasized to Mike's lungs. They gave him less than five years to live and recommended hospice-type palliative care to keep him comfortable. Unwilling to accept his doctors' diagnosis, Mike and his family began researching clinical drug trials in hopes of finding something that would stop the cancer and save Mike's life. Finding the right treatment through clinical trials is hard enough with more conventional cancers. But chondrosarcoma accounts for only 250 of the approximately 1.6 million new cases of cancer diagnosed each year; less than one-one thousandth of one percent. Mike and his family knew the statistical odds were against them. But they knew they had to try. For Mike, there were no treatment options left. Here is the story of their journey.

Download or read book The Journey Lessons from the Hardwood written by Mike Winters and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most passionate and energetic high school coaches in the state of Illinois, Mike Winters provides a basketball coaches' guide to building and sustaining a championship program. Drawing from 25 years of experience, Coach Winters provides glimpses into what it takes to build a championship culture and provides guidance on how to build your offensive and defensive philosophies as well as how to prepare your teams for special situations and how to determine and develop your late game coaching philosophies. The Journey: Lessons from the Hardwood will provide everything a leader needs to consider when it comes to building his or her philosophy around the strengths of their teams whether in the world of sports or in the business world, and ties everything together with anecdotes and examples from a successful career in coaching. Coach Winters knows what it takes to win at the high school level. In The Journey, he provides an all encompassing perspective of what it takes to be a leader, a successful coach, father and husband all at the same time. The Journey chronicles his rise from being a 26 year old head coach to now being a father and a husband and how his perspective has changed on what matters most.

Download or read book Hangry written by Mike Evans and published by Legacy Lit. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While dreaming of an easier way to order pizza, Mike Evans founded the online food delivery site, Grubhub , in his basement and grew it into the multi-billion-dollar colossus that is now a household name. But it wasn't as easy as searching, clicking, and checking out. Mike's meteoric rise to the top of the booming tech and business world demanded a decade of 80 hour work weeks, endless financing rounds, cliffhanger acquisitions, the near collapse of his collaterally-damaged marriage, a brutally difficult merger, and a pair of tumultuous I quit/unquit moments, all to steer the company to its successful IPO. And then, at the height of his success, he scrapped it all--leaving Grubhub behind and finding a new path as an entrepreneur, literally, on a solo bike ride across America. HANGRY is the unveiled and unfiltered rags-to-riches story of how Grubhub came to exemplify the promise of tech and the gig worker economy, and how it failed to live up to its impressive potential, even as it threatened Evans's sanity and marriage. "I'd created Frankenstein," Evans writes.

Download or read book One Man and His Bike written by Mike Carter and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta. He encountered drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. He met fellow travellers and people building for a different type of future. He also found a spirit of unbelievable kindness and generosity that convinced him that Britain is anything but broken. This is the inspiring and very funny tale of the five months Mike spent cycling the byways of the nation.

Download or read book Unsuccessful Thug written by Mike Epps and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Naptown to Tinseltown—legendary stand-up comedian and actor Mike Epps finally tells all in this outrageous, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir. Before starring in Def Comedy Jam and Showtime at the Apollo—before the sold-out comedy shows, Uncle Buck, and becoming his hero Richard Pryor in a biopic—there was Indianapolis. And not the good part. Mike Epps is one of America’s favorite and funniest people, but the path to fame was paved with opportunities to mess it up. And mess it up he did. Growing up in “Naptown”—what people who live there really call rough-around-the-edges Indianapolis—Epps found himself forced to hustle from an early age. Despite his mother’s best efforts, and the love of his well-behaved brother, “Chaney,” and his beloved sister, Julie, Epps was drawn to a life of crime, but as he quickly discovered, stealing and dealing didn’t really fit his sweet sensibilities. Not to mention he wasn’t very good at it—take, for example, the day he had to call the cops on himself when a dog wouldn’t let him leave a house he was burgling. After several arrests and more than a few months in jail, Epps finally realized that he was an unsuccessful thug, and instead turned to the next most obvious career path: stand-up comedy. Heading first to New York, then all over the country, and finally to Hollywood, Mike Epps carved out a unique place in American comedy, combining hysterical tales of his family and friends with a mordant take on life in the Naptowns of America. Comedy saved Mike Epps, and here he reveals exactly how he finally grew up and got out, barely. And when describing how he survived when so many of his friends didn’t, Epps makes clear what he’s thankful for and sorry about. Unsuccessful Thug is about growing up black in America, facing down racism in Hollywood, and ultimately how it feels to fail at thugdom, pull yourself up by the bootstraps, and end up selling out arenas and starring in movies across the country.

Download or read book Why Me One Man s Journey Experiencing God s Undeserved Gifts and Love written by Mike Mountz and published by . This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel with Mike Mountz on his unusual and thought-provoking journey experiencing undeserved gifts and love. His many experiences are valuable lessons for all of us...

Download or read book Zambezi written by Mike Boon and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the stresses of a corporate environment got too much, Mike Boon decided to tackle the 3000 kilometres of the Zambezi River in a kayak. He was in for 100 days of paddling through war-town countryside, boiling rapids and crocodile-infested waters, with the constant reminder that, when times got tough, he was in it alone.

Download or read book Blood Done Sign My Name written by Timothy B. Tyson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “riveting”* true story of the fiery summer of 1970, which would forever transform the town of Oxford, North Carolina—a classic portrait of the fight for civil rights in the tradition of To Kill a Mockingbird *Chicago Tribune On May 11, 1970, Henry Marrow, a twenty-three-year-old black veteran, walked into a crossroads store owned by Robert Teel and came out running. Teel and two of his sons chased and beat Marrow, then killed him in public as he pleaded for his life. Like many small Southern towns, Oxford had barely been touched by the civil rights movement. But in the wake of the killing, young African Americans took to the streets. While lawyers battled in the courthouse, the Klan raged in the shadows and black Vietnam veterans torched the town’s tobacco warehouses. Tyson’s father, the pastor of Oxford’s all-white Methodist church, urged the town to come to terms with its bloody racial history. In the end, however, the Tyson family was forced to move away. Tim Tyson’s gripping narrative brings gritty blues truth and soaring gospel vision to a shocking episode of our history. FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD “If you want to read only one book to understand the uniquely American struggle for racial equality and the swirls of emotion around it, this is it.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Blood Done Sign My Name is a most important book and one of the most powerful meditations on race in America that I have ever read.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer “Pulses with vital paradox . . . It’s a detached dissertation, a damning dark-night-of-the-white-soul, and a ripping yarn, all united by Tyson’s powerful voice, a brainy, booming Bubba profundo.”—Entertainment Weekly “Engaging and frequently stunning.”—San Diego Union-Tribune

Download or read book My Life s Journey written by Tim Cronin and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Life’s Journey By: Tim Cronin My Life’s Journey chronicles the obstacles Tim Cronin encountered growing up with autism. Through all of his trials and tribulations, the author faces challenges with optimism and joy that he finds in Metal music and the greatest roller coasters that the United States has to offer. The author hopes that the reader will learn to remain positive no matter what life throws at them and to know that you’re never alone in life: there are always other people out there that have similar battles to fight.

Download or read book The Word and Power Church written by Douglas Banister and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to head overseas to find a war. In the church, the rhetorical cross-fire between evangelical and "spirit-filled" Christians over the past hundred years has been withering. "No scriptural foundations," is the charge evangelicals have leveled at the charismatics. "No spiritual power," the latter have countered. The boundaries are clear. The positions are taken -- and guarded. Either you're a Word person or a Power person. Today, though, such black-and-white, either-or thinking is giving way to the liberty and promise of a Word and Power church. Pastor Doug Banister shows why we cannot afford to settle for less. It's time to bury our differences -- which are largely artificial -- and discover the incredible potential that arises when evangelicals combine their strengths with Pentecostals and charismatics. Taking a long, careful, and honest look at the Scriptures, at church history, and at the state of the church and the world today, Pastor Banister reveals why Pentecostalism and evangelicalism need each other. Each tradition possesses strengths that are essential to a balanced, life-changing faith. The Word and Power Church shows how these "two mighty rivers" add to, rather than subtract from, each other. At the cusp of a new millennium, they are in fact merging into one river. Word and Power churches may experiences turbulence where the waters meet, but they teem with life, hope, faith, and power to reach a desperate world with the Gospel. Filled with personal anecdotes, this fascinating, thought-provoking, and candid book supplies the why-tos and how-tos of a Word-and-Power approach. What you won't find is preferential treatment of one view over another. What you will find are thoughtful biblical insights that will challenge you and inspire you. And you'll discover practical guidance for charting your own course -- whether as an individual or as a church -- toward a faith that embraces the truth of the Word and the power of the Spirit. As a solidly evangelical seminary graduate and pastor, Banister admits to having disdained charismatics. That is, until meticulous study of God’s Word convinced him that miraculous gifts of tongues, healing, and prophecy are indeed valid for today. As he details his “journey beyond categories,” Banister explores the reasons for the age-old rift between the two camps and the ways in which healing is taking place in new “Word and Power” churches all over America. When evangelicals and charismatics bring together the best from each tradition, he has discovered that the result is a strong, unified body. Word and Power churches affirm the authority of Scripture and encourage the propheticembrace of those who pray in a spiritual language, pursue obedience to Christ, edify the believer and evangelize the seeker, heal the sick and comfort the suffering. The Word and Power Church will speak to Christians everywhere who want to walk in both the integrity of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Download or read book From Tears to Joy written by Mike Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Journey to Cocktail Enlightenment written by John W. Raibikis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Journey to Cocktail Enlightenment Two Thirsty Guys Discover Atlanta's Best Drinks "What were we seeking? Was it an incredible cocktail or an incredible experience? Was one possible without the other? "We're evolving from our primitive beginnings of making and enjoying flavored martinis. Our search for unusual cocktails thus far has broadened our knowledge and expanded our appreciation of finely crafted cocktails. Right here, we seem to have hit the true mother lode "A long sequence of unique samplings and events had us thinking in innovative ways and discovering something that never would have entered our minds before "We not only held our own against professional bartenders, but beat out over half of our competitors. Our ability to accurately judge a cocktail has been substantiated. Two friends and bon vivants who enjoy liquid refreshments take a journey in search of the best cocktails they can find in and around the Atlanta area. Their travels take them from neighborhood bars to well-known establishments. In the process, they encounter colorful characters, discover delicious recipes, and develop an appreciation for what makes a great cocktail. Their journey also leads them to something greater.

Download or read book Mikes Obsession written by A.W. Snow and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the death of his parents, Mike makes a tough decision to leave the family business and change careers. While making a name for himself on the police force, an opportunity arises to make him question what he truly wants for his future. After five months of seeing her every day, he wonders if she is the one. He is fascinated with her, and on the very day he gets the courage to officially meet her, fate steps in and may change everything. The call he gets is for a hold up at the store he just followed her to, and shes already in there, a possible hostage. Is this a cruel joke? When he enters the store, the scene that is playing out before his eyes is not what he expected. Megan is determined not to be a victim again. She digs deep within herself and uses the training she has to control the situation before anyone gets hurt. Join Mike and see if he saves the girl of his dreams or could it be that she saves him? Will her circumstances keep her trapped behind her walls, or will his love be a new light at the end of the tunnel?

Download or read book Journey s Within written by Oscar Webb and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-11 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS A MY RESEARCHED WORK ON WHAT I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT SECRET SOCIETIES AND THIS NEW WORLD ORDER THAT KEPT POPING UP DURING THE DOCUMENTS I FOUND AND THE VIDEO’S. I POINT OUT THAT THIS NOW IS BEHIDE THE EVENTS OF 9/11 AND MANY OTHER EVENTS SUCH AS THE FIRST ATTACK ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BACK IN 1993 AND WACO AND COLUMBINE SCHOOL SHOOTING AND OKLAHOMA ALFRED P. MURRAH BUILDING BOMB ATTACK. IT LOOKS LIKE THESE SECRET SOCIEITES HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME AND CALLING ALL THE ATTACKS AROUND THE WORLD, NOT JUST THE ONE’S IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY HAVE ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD SINCE THEY CONTROL THE INTERNATIONAL BANKERS AND FUND WARS. THE SEEK POWER AND CONTROL OF THE POPULATIONS OF THE WORLD. AND THERE’S MORE DESTRUCTIVE EVENTS THAT THEY HAVE PLANNED FOR THIS 2012 (FEAR-BASED) TRAUMA ATTACK ON AMERICA AGAIN FOR THEY SAY THEY DID’NT KILL ENOUGH PEOPLE ON SEPTEMBER 11TH 2001 READ THE INFORMATION IT’S OUT HERE JUST SEARCH IT OUT ONLINE AND OFFLINE.

Download or read book Tales from the LSU Tigers Sideline written by Lee Feinswog and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LSU football, a program steeped in tradition, where the fan really does come from the word “fanatic,” has a rich history, including 11 SEC championships and three national championships, the most recent of which came in 2003 and 2007. Award-winning sportswriter and Baton Rouge television personality Lee Feinswog captures the Louisiana flavor of why they say, “There’s nothing like Saturday night in Tiger Stadium,” with a book filled with stories and anecdotes about football on the Bayou. Feinswog includes tales of legendary coaches Cholly Mac (Charles McClendon), Paul Dietzel, and Nick Saban. Catch up with on-campus mascot Mike the Tiger, a real live Bengal tiger, and relive Gerry DiNardo’s best moments as head coach through these pages. Tales from the LSU Tigers Sidelines offers a unique look at the game they play in one of the largest on-campus stadiums in the country. From the spiciest tailgating to the loudest fans, LSU football is a culture unto itself, and this book is the perfect addition to any LSU fan’s bookshelf.

Download or read book Homecoming Crossing the Bridge to the Soul written by Keith Anthony Blanchard and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are seeking union with your Sacred Self, this book is the Lamplight that will wipe the cobwebs of time from your mind and the darkness of fear from your vision. Passion and sincerity are key to initiating anything in life. When you begin to do what you love continuously, a conscious connection to the Soul happens. In the development and expansion of your life, you will begin to feel a Presence. What is this Presence? The Divine, or is it Love of Self? So now the question becomes, what is this Love? Is it God? It is challenging to put this level of Consciousness into words. Bliss, joy and effortlessness abound while the worries of life no longer exist. In such unity, the universe awaits your beckoning call with fruits you only dreamed could fall from the tree of life. This place, this space, is the bridge to the Soul and your return to the Garden of Eternal Playfulness. Welcome home.