Author: Jack Slack
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1786065029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
'WE'RE NOT JUST HERE TO TAKE PART - WE'RE HERE TO TAKE OVER' Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the fight game. The Dubliner has achieved more in three years with the Ultimate Fighting Championship than anyone in the twenty year history of the organization. From an unknown prospect in 2013 to the first man to hold two world titles simultaneously, McGregor's knockout-filled march through the featherweight and then lightweight rankings sent shockwaves through the world. But as effortless as McGregor's heroics have seemed, his journey was far from smooth and his destiny anything but certain. Just another teenager trading martial arts techniques with his friends in a shed, the seemingly delusional boy packed in his plumbing gig - to the massive anxiety of his parents - to chase a pipe dream with little promise of reward. No one could have guessed he would go on to become the biggest pay-per-view attraction in the world. As a technician and tactician inside the cage, McGregor was something special. Outside of the cage McGregor could draw thousands of screaming fans to press events with his wit and presence. And away from the cameras, McGregor's life was built around a love of treating his friends and a loyalty to his teammates and his hometown. This is not another tale about an athlete who was born exceptional and groomed for success. It is about how one young man, through bloody-minded determination and indomitable spirit, came to change the whole game. From Crumlin to Las Vegas and from the cage to the cars, Notorious: The Life and Fights of Conor McGregor explores not just how the fight game changed Conor McGregor, but how Conor McGregor revolutionized the fight game.
Notorious - The Life and Fights of Conor McGregor
Author: Jack Slack
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1786065029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
'WE'RE NOT JUST HERE TO TAKE PART - WE'RE HERE TO TAKE OVER' Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the fight game. The Dubliner has achieved more in three years with the Ultimate Fighting Championship than anyone in the twenty year history of the organization. From an unknown prospect in 2013 to the first man to hold two world titles simultaneously, McGregor's knockout-filled march through the featherweight and then lightweight rankings sent shockwaves through the world. But as effortless as McGregor's heroics have seemed, his journey was far from smooth and his destiny anything but certain. Just another teenager trading martial arts techniques with his friends in a shed, the seemingly delusional boy packed in his plumbing gig - to the massive anxiety of his parents - to chase a pipe dream with little promise of reward. No one could have guessed he would go on to become the biggest pay-per-view attraction in the world. As a technician and tactician inside the cage, McGregor was something special. Outside of the cage McGregor could draw thousands of screaming fans to press events with his wit and presence. And away from the cameras, McGregor's life was built around a love of treating his friends and a loyalty to his teammates and his hometown. This is not another tale about an athlete who was born exceptional and groomed for success. It is about how one young man, through bloody-minded determination and indomitable spirit, came to change the whole game. From Crumlin to Las Vegas and from the cage to the cars, Notorious: The Life and Fights of Conor McGregor explores not just how the fight game changed Conor McGregor, but how Conor McGregor revolutionized the fight game.
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1786065029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
'WE'RE NOT JUST HERE TO TAKE PART - WE'RE HERE TO TAKE OVER' Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the fight game. The Dubliner has achieved more in three years with the Ultimate Fighting Championship than anyone in the twenty year history of the organization. From an unknown prospect in 2013 to the first man to hold two world titles simultaneously, McGregor's knockout-filled march through the featherweight and then lightweight rankings sent shockwaves through the world. But as effortless as McGregor's heroics have seemed, his journey was far from smooth and his destiny anything but certain. Just another teenager trading martial arts techniques with his friends in a shed, the seemingly delusional boy packed in his plumbing gig - to the massive anxiety of his parents - to chase a pipe dream with little promise of reward. No one could have guessed he would go on to become the biggest pay-per-view attraction in the world. As a technician and tactician inside the cage, McGregor was something special. Outside of the cage McGregor could draw thousands of screaming fans to press events with his wit and presence. And away from the cameras, McGregor's life was built around a love of treating his friends and a loyalty to his teammates and his hometown. This is not another tale about an athlete who was born exceptional and groomed for success. It is about how one young man, through bloody-minded determination and indomitable spirit, came to change the whole game. From Crumlin to Las Vegas and from the cage to the cars, Notorious: The Life and Fights of Conor McGregor explores not just how the fight game changed Conor McGregor, but how Conor McGregor revolutionized the fight game.
Conor
Author: Donald H. Akenson
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801430862
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Born in 1917 into an Ireland torn by nationalist passions, O'Brien was trained as a diplomat and rose to international prominence during the Belgian Congo crisis. As special representative for UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, O'Brien was caught in the middle of big power politics. After resigning in a furor, he wrote To Katanga and Back (1962), a classic in modern African history and still the only book to reveal how the UN works behind its marble facade. O'Brien then became Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana and waged a battle for academic freedom against one of the most amiable of tyrants, Kwame Nkrumah.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801430862
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Born in 1917 into an Ireland torn by nationalist passions, O'Brien was trained as a diplomat and rose to international prominence during the Belgian Congo crisis. As special representative for UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, O'Brien was caught in the middle of big power politics. After resigning in a furor, he wrote To Katanga and Back (1962), a classic in modern African history and still the only book to reveal how the UN works behind its marble facade. O'Brien then became Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana and waged a battle for academic freedom against one of the most amiable of tyrants, Kwame Nkrumah.
Golden Gates
Author: Conor Dougherty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052556022X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2020 • A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • California Book Award Silver Medal in Nonfiction • Finalist for The New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism • Named a top 30 must-read Book of 2020 by the New York Post • Named one of the 10 Best Business Books of 2020 by Fortune • Named A Must-Read Book of 2020 by Apartment Therapy • Runner-Up General Nonfiction: San Francisco Book Festival • A Planetizen Top Urban Planning Book of 2020 • Shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice “Tells the story of housing in all its complexity.” —NPR Spacious and affordable homes used to be the hallmark of American prosperity. Today, however, punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong. Nowhere is this more visible than in the San Francisco Bay Area, where fleets of private buses ferry software engineers past the tarp-and-plywood shanties of the homeless. The adage that California is a glimpse of the nation’s future has become a cautionary tale. With propulsive storytelling and ground-level reporting, New York Times journalist Conor Dougherty chronicles America’s housing crisis from its West Coast epicenter, peeling back the decades of history and economic forces that brought us here and taking readers inside the activist movements that have risen in tandem with housing costs.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052556022X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2020 • A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • California Book Award Silver Medal in Nonfiction • Finalist for The New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism • Named a top 30 must-read Book of 2020 by the New York Post • Named one of the 10 Best Business Books of 2020 by Fortune • Named A Must-Read Book of 2020 by Apartment Therapy • Runner-Up General Nonfiction: San Francisco Book Festival • A Planetizen Top Urban Planning Book of 2020 • Shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice “Tells the story of housing in all its complexity.” —NPR Spacious and affordable homes used to be the hallmark of American prosperity. Today, however, punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong. Nowhere is this more visible than in the San Francisco Bay Area, where fleets of private buses ferry software engineers past the tarp-and-plywood shanties of the homeless. The adage that California is a glimpse of the nation’s future has become a cautionary tale. With propulsive storytelling and ground-level reporting, New York Times journalist Conor Dougherty chronicles America’s housing crisis from its West Coast epicenter, peeling back the decades of history and economic forces that brought us here and taking readers inside the activist movements that have risen in tandem with housing costs.
Epic
Author: Conor Kostick
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847174191
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
#WELCOME TO EPIC: PRESS START TO PLAY#. On New Earth, Epic is not just a computer game, it's a matter of life and death. If you lose, you lose everything; if you win, the world is yours for the taking. Seeking revenge for the unjust treatment of his parents, Erik subverts the rules of the game, and he and his friends are drawn into a world of power-hungry, dangerous players. Now they must fight the ultimate masters of the game -- The Committee. But what Erik doesn't know is that The Committee has a sinister, deadly secret, and challenging it could destroy the whole world of Epic.
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847174191
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
#WELCOME TO EPIC: PRESS START TO PLAY#. On New Earth, Epic is not just a computer game, it's a matter of life and death. If you lose, you lose everything; if you win, the world is yours for the taking. Seeking revenge for the unjust treatment of his parents, Erik subverts the rules of the game, and he and his friends are drawn into a world of power-hungry, dangerous players. Now they must fight the ultimate masters of the game -- The Committee. But what Erik doesn't know is that The Committee has a sinister, deadly secret, and challenging it could destroy the whole world of Epic.
Conor
Author: A. Zavarelli
Publisher: Boston Underworld
ISBN: 9781791638283
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
When I stumbled into a mafia run club seeking a job, I was looking for protection. Little did I know I'd need protection from him. Conor O' Callahan was exactly the kind of danger I was trying to avoid. He was gorgeous as sin with an accent hotter than Hades, but that's where the charm ended. He was also cynical, cold, and downright cranky. So, you could imagine my surprise when he gave me a proposition. Marry him or lose my life. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I've learned to do what's necessary to survive in this world, and that includes marrying a mobster. Regardless of what he might say, it's only temporary. It's not like I'm going to fall for him. Because that would be stupid, right?
Publisher: Boston Underworld
ISBN: 9781791638283
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
When I stumbled into a mafia run club seeking a job, I was looking for protection. Little did I know I'd need protection from him. Conor O' Callahan was exactly the kind of danger I was trying to avoid. He was gorgeous as sin with an accent hotter than Hades, but that's where the charm ended. He was also cynical, cold, and downright cranky. So, you could imagine my surprise when he gave me a proposition. Marry him or lose my life. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I've learned to do what's necessary to survive in this world, and that includes marrying a mobster. Regardless of what he might say, it's only temporary. It's not like I'm going to fall for him. Because that would be stupid, right?
The Conor Maynard Quiz Book
Author: Chris Cowlin
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1909143006
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Are you a Conor Maynard fan? Did you discover the talented singer on YouTube and liked what you heard? Would you like to find out more about the young performer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Conor Maynard Quiz Book is definitely for you. In what month during 2012 was Conor's debut single released? What British entertainment and media news website described Conor's music as ‘playful, fun and immediately leaves you wanting another go’? Who is Conor’s favourite male solo artist? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this fun quiz book. Conor first came to public attention when he won MTV’s ‘Brand New’ award in 2012 but had been steadily building up a dedicated following on YouTube prior to this, performing cover versions of tracks by well-known artists. Now signed to a record label, Conor’s popularity is continuing to increase so make sure that you are the first to find out all about the English singing sensation. This is a must-have book for ‘Mayniacs’ of all ages.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1909143006
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Are you a Conor Maynard fan? Did you discover the talented singer on YouTube and liked what you heard? Would you like to find out more about the young performer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Conor Maynard Quiz Book is definitely for you. In what month during 2012 was Conor's debut single released? What British entertainment and media news website described Conor's music as ‘playful, fun and immediately leaves you wanting another go’? Who is Conor’s favourite male solo artist? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this fun quiz book. Conor first came to public attention when he won MTV’s ‘Brand New’ award in 2012 but had been steadily building up a dedicated following on YouTube prior to this, performing cover versions of tracks by well-known artists. Now signed to a record label, Conor’s popularity is continuing to increase so make sure that you are the first to find out all about the English singing sensation. This is a must-have book for ‘Mayniacs’ of all ages.
Conor's Caveman
Author: Alan Nolan
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847178006
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Life could be better for Conor Corcoran. Class bully Damian Deegan is always teasing him about being small and having no friends – when in fact Conor has the only friend he needs in Charlotte 'Charlie' Finch, the toughest girl in school. But when Conor and Charlie accidentally uncover a prehistoric man who was flash-frozen in a block of ice, life suddenly gets a bit too interesting! How long can Conor keep his huge, hairy (and rather smelly) new 'uncle' a secret from his mum, his teachers and a gang of ruthless scientists?
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847178006
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Life could be better for Conor Corcoran. Class bully Damian Deegan is always teasing him about being small and having no friends – when in fact Conor has the only friend he needs in Charlotte 'Charlie' Finch, the toughest girl in school. But when Conor and Charlie accidentally uncover a prehistoric man who was flash-frozen in a block of ice, life suddenly gets a bit too interesting! How long can Conor keep his huge, hairy (and rather smelly) new 'uncle' a secret from his mum, his teachers and a gang of ruthless scientists?
Conor and Percy
Author: Brian F. Bailey
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467877948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Percy, the magical dragon, spends seven years, living under the garden shed, before meeting and befriending a boy named Conor. Percy teaches his friend Conor about dragons, displays his magical skills, and tells him dragon stories. Conor finds out his Grandads closely guarded secret, he witnesses an important dragon ritual, when Percy is made a Golden Dragon, and he meets Percy's family and the Dragon King. All of this will change his life forever
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467877948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Percy, the magical dragon, spends seven years, living under the garden shed, before meeting and befriending a boy named Conor. Percy teaches his friend Conor about dragons, displays his magical skills, and tells him dragon stories. Conor finds out his Grandads closely guarded secret, he witnesses an important dragon ritual, when Percy is made a Golden Dragon, and he meets Percy's family and the Dragon King. All of this will change his life forever
Conor and the Crossworlds
Author: Kevin Gerard
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1934937274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
"Conor Jameson and Janine Cochran, two everyday high school students caught in a race to save an altered world ... a powerful warrior sent by the Circle of Evil destroys their world and imprisons everyone they know, including the crossworlds champions and the creators ... before fleeing the onslaught, the Lady of the Light appears before Conor and Janine. She explains that she and her kind deposited the five keys of the creators on different worlds just before the chaos began. If Conor and Janine can recover the keys, the crossworlds will be restored. There are others looking for the keys, however, those who will use any means to destroy the two teenagers and keep the crossworlds in disarray forever."--Author's website
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1934937274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
"Conor Jameson and Janine Cochran, two everyday high school students caught in a race to save an altered world ... a powerful warrior sent by the Circle of Evil destroys their world and imprisons everyone they know, including the crossworlds champions and the creators ... before fleeing the onslaught, the Lady of the Light appears before Conor and Janine. She explains that she and her kind deposited the five keys of the creators on different worlds just before the chaos began. If Conor and Janine can recover the keys, the crossworlds will be restored. There are others looking for the keys, however, those who will use any means to destroy the two teenagers and keep the crossworlds in disarray forever."--Author's website
Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School | Conor and Coconut
Author: Elaine Heney
Publisher: Elaine Heney
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
9 year old Conor lives in Donegal with his three year old Connemara pony Coconut. He loves all animals and dreams of becoming a vet when he grows up. When Conor wins a place with Coconut at the Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, he can’t believe his luck! But disaster strikes on the first day, when the principal Mrs. Thundercare says that Conor can't ride Coconut at Saddlestone. Will Conor have to say goodbye to Saddlestone and give up his dream of becoming a vet? Enjoy the twists and turns in this exciting Saddlestone adventure. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between child and pony - that can last a lifetime. This book includes educational horsemanship and horse training lessons, including tips on working with young horses, the equine age of maturity, picking up hooves, building confidence and lots more, based on the principles of good horsemanship. This is the perfect children’s equestrian book and gift for young readers, girls, boys and all who love great horse stories to curl up with and enjoy. By listening to the horse everything becomes possible.
Publisher: Elaine Heney
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
9 year old Conor lives in Donegal with his three year old Connemara pony Coconut. He loves all animals and dreams of becoming a vet when he grows up. When Conor wins a place with Coconut at the Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, he can’t believe his luck! But disaster strikes on the first day, when the principal Mrs. Thundercare says that Conor can't ride Coconut at Saddlestone. Will Conor have to say goodbye to Saddlestone and give up his dream of becoming a vet? Enjoy the twists and turns in this exciting Saddlestone adventure. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between child and pony - that can last a lifetime. This book includes educational horsemanship and horse training lessons, including tips on working with young horses, the equine age of maturity, picking up hooves, building confidence and lots more, based on the principles of good horsemanship. This is the perfect children’s equestrian book and gift for young readers, girls, boys and all who love great horse stories to curl up with and enjoy. By listening to the horse everything becomes possible.