Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Turn the Ship Around!
Author: L. David Marquet
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101623691
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
“One of the 12 best business books of all time…. Timeless principles of empowering leadership.” – USA Today "The best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.” —FORTUNE Since Turn the Ship Around! was published in 2013, hundreds of thousands of readers have been inspired by former Navy captain David Marquet’s true story. Many have applied his insights to their own organizations, creating workplaces where everyone takes responsibility for his or her actions, where followers grow to become leaders, and where happier teams drive dramatically better results. Marquet was a Naval Academy graduate and an experienced officer when selected for submarine command. Trained to give orders in the traditional model of “know all–tell all” leadership, he faced a new wrinkle when he was shifted to the Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine. Facing the high-stress environment of a sub where there’s little margin for error, he was determined to reverse the trends he found on the Santa Fe: poor morale, poor performance, and the worst retention rate in the fleet. Almost immediately, Marquet ran into trouble when he unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway. When he asked why, the answer was: “Because you told me to.” Marquet realized that while he had been trained for a different submarine, his crew had been trained to do what they were told—a deadly combination. That’s when Marquet flipped the leadership model on its head and pushed for leadership at every level. Turn the Ship Around! reveals how the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet by challenging the U.S. Navy’s traditional leader-follower approach. Struggling against his own instincts to take control, he instead achieved the vastly more powerful model of giving control to his subordinates, and creating leaders. Before long, each member of Marquet’s crew became a leader and assumed responsibility for everything he did, from clerical tasks to crucial combat decisions. The crew became completely engaged, contributing their full intellectual capacity every day. The Santa Fe set records for performance, morale, and retention. And over the next decade, a highly disproportionate number of the officers of the Santa Fe were selected to become submarine commanders. Whether you need a major change of course or just a tweak of the rudder, you can apply Marquet’s methods to turn your own ship around.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101623691
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
“One of the 12 best business books of all time…. Timeless principles of empowering leadership.” – USA Today "The best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.” —FORTUNE Since Turn the Ship Around! was published in 2013, hundreds of thousands of readers have been inspired by former Navy captain David Marquet’s true story. Many have applied his insights to their own organizations, creating workplaces where everyone takes responsibility for his or her actions, where followers grow to become leaders, and where happier teams drive dramatically better results. Marquet was a Naval Academy graduate and an experienced officer when selected for submarine command. Trained to give orders in the traditional model of “know all–tell all” leadership, he faced a new wrinkle when he was shifted to the Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine. Facing the high-stress environment of a sub where there’s little margin for error, he was determined to reverse the trends he found on the Santa Fe: poor morale, poor performance, and the worst retention rate in the fleet. Almost immediately, Marquet ran into trouble when he unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway. When he asked why, the answer was: “Because you told me to.” Marquet realized that while he had been trained for a different submarine, his crew had been trained to do what they were told—a deadly combination. That’s when Marquet flipped the leadership model on its head and pushed for leadership at every level. Turn the Ship Around! reveals how the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet by challenging the U.S. Navy’s traditional leader-follower approach. Struggling against his own instincts to take control, he instead achieved the vastly more powerful model of giving control to his subordinates, and creating leaders. Before long, each member of Marquet’s crew became a leader and assumed responsibility for everything he did, from clerical tasks to crucial combat decisions. The crew became completely engaged, contributing their full intellectual capacity every day. The Santa Fe set records for performance, morale, and retention. And over the next decade, a highly disproportionate number of the officers of the Santa Fe were selected to become submarine commanders. Whether you need a major change of course or just a tweak of the rudder, you can apply Marquet’s methods to turn your own ship around.
The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling ...: Just so stories for little children
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Don't Turn Round At Night
Author: Yuan Hang
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648575978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1242
Book Description
Nightfall turned around and cast the Three Steps Charms: Black and White Impermanence, The Door of the Underworld's Hundred Ghost Worry. At first, I didn't know why my mother had named me that, but it wasn't until I was besieged by the beauty of the world and struck by a hundred disasters that I finally found out the source of all the secrets of the Zhong Family — the Jade Blood Pill Heart.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648575978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1242
Book Description
Nightfall turned around and cast the Three Steps Charms: Black and White Impermanence, The Door of the Underworld's Hundred Ghost Worry. At first, I didn't know why my mother had named me that, but it wasn't until I was besieged by the beauty of the world and struck by a hundred disasters that I finally found out the source of all the secrets of the Zhong Family — the Jade Blood Pill Heart.
Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5300
Book Description
Rudyard Kipling's 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections' is a comprehensive compilation of short stories that showcase Kipling's literary prowess and diverse storytelling abilities. This collection reflects the author's keen observations of the British Empire and the complexities of human nature, blending elements of adventure, imperialism, and morality in his narratives. Kipling's masterful use of language, vivid imagery, and well-developed characters make this collection a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Each story is accompanied by stunning illustrations that enhance the reading experience and bring Kipling's vivid world to life. Kipling's writing style is characterized by its rich detail, deep symbolism, and moral complexity, making each story a thought-provoking and engaging read. As a prolific writer who drew inspiration from his own experiences in colonial India, Kipling's stories offer valuable insights into the cultural and social issues of his time. 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling' is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction, offering a captivating journey through the intricacies of human nature and the lasting impact of imperialism on society.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5300
Book Description
Rudyard Kipling's 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections' is a comprehensive compilation of short stories that showcase Kipling's literary prowess and diverse storytelling abilities. This collection reflects the author's keen observations of the British Empire and the complexities of human nature, blending elements of adventure, imperialism, and morality in his narratives. Kipling's masterful use of language, vivid imagery, and well-developed characters make this collection a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Each story is accompanied by stunning illustrations that enhance the reading experience and bring Kipling's vivid world to life. Kipling's writing style is characterized by its rich detail, deep symbolism, and moral complexity, making each story a thought-provoking and engaging read. As a prolific writer who drew inspiration from his own experiences in colonial India, Kipling's stories offer valuable insights into the cultural and social issues of his time. 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling' is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction, offering a captivating journey through the intricacies of human nature and the lasting impact of imperialism on society.
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
Author: Alethia Jones
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 1438451156
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Reveals a remarkable womans life and her contributions to social justice movements related to Civil Rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and Black feminism. As an organizer, writer, publisher, scholar-activist, and elected official, Barbara Smith has played key roles in multiple social justice movements, including Civil Rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and Black feminism. Her four decades of grassroots activism forged collaborations that introduced the idea that oppression must be fought on a variety of fronts simultaneously, including gender, race, class, and sexuality. By combining hard-to-find historical documents with new unpublished interviews with fellow activists, this book uncovers the deep roots of todays identity politics and intersectionality and serves as an essential primer for practicing solidarity and resistance. Barbara Smith is a creator of modern feminism as a writer, organizer, editor, publisher, and scholar. Now she has added to her decades as an activist outside the system by becoming an elected official who truly listens, represents, and creates bridges to a common good. She has shown us that democracy is a seed that can only be planted where we are. Gloria Steinem Barbara Smith is one of the grand pioneering and prophetic voices of our time. Her truth still hurts and heals! Cornel West Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around is not a memoir, a biography, nor a reader. It is a reflection and a conversation. It is also a montage of forty years of documents, interviews, and articles that provide useful lessons for social justice work. This book is a tour de force that documents the lifes work of Barbara Smith and the freedom struggles she shaped. Duchess Harris, author of Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Obama
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 1438451156
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Reveals a remarkable womans life and her contributions to social justice movements related to Civil Rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and Black feminism. As an organizer, writer, publisher, scholar-activist, and elected official, Barbara Smith has played key roles in multiple social justice movements, including Civil Rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and Black feminism. Her four decades of grassroots activism forged collaborations that introduced the idea that oppression must be fought on a variety of fronts simultaneously, including gender, race, class, and sexuality. By combining hard-to-find historical documents with new unpublished interviews with fellow activists, this book uncovers the deep roots of todays identity politics and intersectionality and serves as an essential primer for practicing solidarity and resistance. Barbara Smith is a creator of modern feminism as a writer, organizer, editor, publisher, and scholar. Now she has added to her decades as an activist outside the system by becoming an elected official who truly listens, represents, and creates bridges to a common good. She has shown us that democracy is a seed that can only be planted where we are. Gloria Steinem Barbara Smith is one of the grand pioneering and prophetic voices of our time. Her truth still hurts and heals! Cornel West Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around is not a memoir, a biography, nor a reader. It is a reflection and a conversation. It is also a montage of forty years of documents, interviews, and articles that provide useful lessons for social justice work. This book is a tour de force that documents the lifes work of Barbara Smith and the freedom struggles she shaped. Duchess Harris, author of Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Obama
Turn Around And Meet Her Mr. Right
Author: Qing You
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636896995
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
What do you do if the person you love doesn't love you? She was tolerant, patient, waiting like a big house, waiting for him to change his mind. Finally, it exploded into what he called a grudge. People you do not cherish will always be cherished for you, after a few turns, she met her life is destined.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636896995
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
What do you do if the person you love doesn't love you? She was tolerant, patient, waiting like a big house, waiting for him to change his mind. Finally, it exploded into what he called a grudge. People you do not cherish will always be cherished for you, after a few turns, she met her life is destined.
Turn Around, Say Good-bye
Author: Patricia Bohanan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105869547
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Patty Montgomery is an ordinary young girl growing up in the 1960's. She encounters many of the same challenges most young girls struggle with on their way to becoming young women.When Luke Martell walks into her life and she falls in love for the first time, she has to learn how to deal with these new, overwhelming feelings. Patty takes us on her emotional, sometimes humorous, journey through adolescence toward adulthood. Then, just as things seem to be falling into place, something happens that derails her life.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105869547
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Patty Montgomery is an ordinary young girl growing up in the 1960's. She encounters many of the same challenges most young girls struggle with on their way to becoming young women.When Luke Martell walks into her life and she falls in love for the first time, she has to learn how to deal with these new, overwhelming feelings. Patty takes us on her emotional, sometimes humorous, journey through adolescence toward adulthood. Then, just as things seem to be falling into place, something happens that derails her life.
Fairy Tales
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338282616X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338282616X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Ainslee's
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular literature
Languages : en
Pages : 978
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular literature
Languages : en
Pages : 978
Book Description