Author: Graham Lord
Publisher: Orion Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780752867533
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Author of such torrid titles as Drop Dead Beautiful and Misfortune's Daughters, one of the most celebrated television stars of the 1980s, feminist, gay icon—Joan Collins has playing many roles, and has earned her place as a true icon of the last 50 years. This revelatory and affectionate biography covers the many unmemorable or memorably awful movies—such as The Stud and The Bitch based on her sister Jackie's the novels, her notorious role as Alexis Carrington making her the highest paid woman on television at the time and anchoring her place as the camp villainness of the decade, as well as her many stage roles. But these do not begin to explain the extent of her fame—the men in her life, and her marriages, make headlines as well, such as her current husband, 33 years her junior. Even as she approaches 75, she remains indefatigable and irresistible. This fascinating and revealing biography will show how she has become such a popular figure and remained a sex symbol to so many for such a long time.
Joan Collins
Author: Graham Lord
Publisher: Orion Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780752867533
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Author of such torrid titles as Drop Dead Beautiful and Misfortune's Daughters, one of the most celebrated television stars of the 1980s, feminist, gay icon—Joan Collins has playing many roles, and has earned her place as a true icon of the last 50 years. This revelatory and affectionate biography covers the many unmemorable or memorably awful movies—such as The Stud and The Bitch based on her sister Jackie's the novels, her notorious role as Alexis Carrington making her the highest paid woman on television at the time and anchoring her place as the camp villainness of the decade, as well as her many stage roles. But these do not begin to explain the extent of her fame—the men in her life, and her marriages, make headlines as well, such as her current husband, 33 years her junior. Even as she approaches 75, she remains indefatigable and irresistible. This fascinating and revealing biography will show how she has become such a popular figure and remained a sex symbol to so many for such a long time.
Publisher: Orion Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780752867533
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Author of such torrid titles as Drop Dead Beautiful and Misfortune's Daughters, one of the most celebrated television stars of the 1980s, feminist, gay icon—Joan Collins has playing many roles, and has earned her place as a true icon of the last 50 years. This revelatory and affectionate biography covers the many unmemorable or memorably awful movies—such as The Stud and The Bitch based on her sister Jackie's the novels, her notorious role as Alexis Carrington making her the highest paid woman on television at the time and anchoring her place as the camp villainness of the decade, as well as her many stage roles. But these do not begin to explain the extent of her fame—the men in her life, and her marriages, make headlines as well, such as her current husband, 33 years her junior. Even as she approaches 75, she remains indefatigable and irresistible. This fascinating and revealing biography will show how she has become such a popular figure and remained a sex symbol to so many for such a long time.
Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership
Author: Joan Garry
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119293065
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Nonprofit leadership is messy Nonprofits leaders are optimistic by nature. They believe with time, energy, smarts, strategy and sheer will, they can change the world. But as staff or board leader, you know nonprofits present unique challenges. Too many cooks, not enough money, an abundance of passion. It’s enough to make you feel overwhelmed and alone. The people you help need you to be successful. But there are so many obstacles: a micromanaging board that doesn’t understand its true role; insufficient fundraising and donors who make unreasonable demands; unclear and inconsistent messaging and marketing; a leader who’s a star in her sector but a difficult boss… And yet, many nonprofits do thrive. Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership will show you how to do just that. Funny, honest, intensely actionable, and based on her decades of experience, this is the book Joan Garry wishes she had when she led GLAAD out of a financial crisis in 1997. Joan will teach you how to: Build a powerhouse board Create an impressive and sustainable fundraising program Become seen as a ‘workplace of choice’ Be a compelling public face of your nonprofit This book will renew your passion for your mission and organization, and help you make a bigger difference in the world.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119293065
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Nonprofit leadership is messy Nonprofits leaders are optimistic by nature. They believe with time, energy, smarts, strategy and sheer will, they can change the world. But as staff or board leader, you know nonprofits present unique challenges. Too many cooks, not enough money, an abundance of passion. It’s enough to make you feel overwhelmed and alone. The people you help need you to be successful. But there are so many obstacles: a micromanaging board that doesn’t understand its true role; insufficient fundraising and donors who make unreasonable demands; unclear and inconsistent messaging and marketing; a leader who’s a star in her sector but a difficult boss… And yet, many nonprofits do thrive. Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership will show you how to do just that. Funny, honest, intensely actionable, and based on her decades of experience, this is the book Joan Garry wishes she had when she led GLAAD out of a financial crisis in 1997. Joan will teach you how to: Build a powerhouse board Create an impressive and sustainable fundraising program Become seen as a ‘workplace of choice’ Be a compelling public face of your nonprofit This book will renew your passion for your mission and organization, and help you make a bigger difference in the world.
The Art of Living Well
Author: Joan Collins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781402209420
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The stylish actress shares her personal views on topics ranging from health, fashion, and beauty to relationships, happiness, and assertiveness, providing suggestions for maximizing individual potential and enjoying life to the fullest.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781402209420
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The stylish actress shares her personal views on topics ranging from health, fashion, and beauty to relationships, happiness, and assertiveness, providing suggestions for maximizing individual potential and enjoying life to the fullest.
My Sisters Made of Light
Author: Jacqueline St. Joan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935708063
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
My Sisters Made of Light follows three generations of a Pakistani family as they make their way through life in the political, social, and religious maze that is their motherland. This novel pulls readers into the compelling, heartbreaking, and often terrifying world of honor crimes against women in Pakistan through the life and family history of Ujala. Ujala decides to follow the path for which her mother has prepared her and pushes aside fears for her own safety to help other women escape from the impossible situations in which they find themselves. Dorothy Allison, author of the critically acclaimed Bastard Out of Carolina, says, "[Jacqueline St. Joan] brings to her story what she brought to the law, a conviction that life is full of both struggle and purpose and that grace comes to us when we have no reason to expect it."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935708063
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
My Sisters Made of Light follows three generations of a Pakistani family as they make their way through life in the political, social, and religious maze that is their motherland. This novel pulls readers into the compelling, heartbreaking, and often terrifying world of honor crimes against women in Pakistan through the life and family history of Ujala. Ujala decides to follow the path for which her mother has prepared her and pushes aside fears for her own safety to help other women escape from the impossible situations in which they find themselves. Dorothy Allison, author of the critically acclaimed Bastard Out of Carolina, says, "[Jacqueline St. Joan] brings to her story what she brought to the law, a conviction that life is full of both struggle and purpose and that grace comes to us when we have no reason to expect it."
My Unapologetic Diaries
Author: Joan Collins
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1474621309
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! 'Wonderfully rich and mesmerising' William Boyd 'As brutal, withering and funny as you'd expect' Julian Clary 'Fabulously entertaining, impossibly glamorous, and utterly irresistible' Piers Morgan 'A treat from start to finish' Elizabeth Hurley *** Joan Collins has been a diarist from the age of twelve, writing enthusiastically over the years. She dictated most of these entries in real time into a mini-tape recorder at the end of the day, and now she is spilling the beans - well, nearly all of them. What you will discover was written when Joan 'felt like it' between 1989 and 2009. Whether it is an encounter with a superstar or a member of the Royal Family, or her keen and honest insights into other celebrities at dinner parties and events, Joan is honest and unapologetic. Taking us on a dazzling tour around the globe - from exclusive restaurants in Los Angeles to the glittering beaches of St Tropez, from dinner parties in London to galas in New York City - some of the characters you will meet in these pages include Rod Stewart, Princess Margaret, Donald Trump, Michael Caine, Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, Rupert Everett, Roger Moore, Shirley MacLaine, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. Her diaries are intimate and witty, and they pull no punches, with NO apologies to anyone mentioned in them!
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1474621309
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! 'Wonderfully rich and mesmerising' William Boyd 'As brutal, withering and funny as you'd expect' Julian Clary 'Fabulously entertaining, impossibly glamorous, and utterly irresistible' Piers Morgan 'A treat from start to finish' Elizabeth Hurley *** Joan Collins has been a diarist from the age of twelve, writing enthusiastically over the years. She dictated most of these entries in real time into a mini-tape recorder at the end of the day, and now she is spilling the beans - well, nearly all of them. What you will discover was written when Joan 'felt like it' between 1989 and 2009. Whether it is an encounter with a superstar or a member of the Royal Family, or her keen and honest insights into other celebrities at dinner parties and events, Joan is honest and unapologetic. Taking us on a dazzling tour around the globe - from exclusive restaurants in Los Angeles to the glittering beaches of St Tropez, from dinner parties in London to galas in New York City - some of the characters you will meet in these pages include Rod Stewart, Princess Margaret, Donald Trump, Michael Caine, Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, Rupert Everett, Roger Moore, Shirley MacLaine, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. Her diaries are intimate and witty, and they pull no punches, with NO apologies to anyone mentioned in them!
Outpourings of a Beloved Heart
Author: Joan Embola
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781976131653
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The name "beloved" refers to one who is dearly loved and deeply treasured. God called Jesus His Beloved Son in whom He is well pleased and because of Jesus, we have been accepted into God's family and given the right to be called His children. So we are deeply loved by our Heavenly Father and He loves us as much as He loves Jesus. But do you believe that with all your heart? What about when you are surrounded by the worries and cares of life? Are you still sensitive to His love then? Do you feel you are too imperfect to be loved by a perfect God? Do you feel you carry so much garbage that His love can't possible take away? Well here's a chance to know more about the Father's love for you through poetry and reflections. It is a chance to find peace, comfort and joy in His presence. A chance to be reassured that His love for you never fails even in the storm. These are the outpourings of a heart that has found true solace in the arms of a loving God.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781976131653
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The name "beloved" refers to one who is dearly loved and deeply treasured. God called Jesus His Beloved Son in whom He is well pleased and because of Jesus, we have been accepted into God's family and given the right to be called His children. So we are deeply loved by our Heavenly Father and He loves us as much as He loves Jesus. But do you believe that with all your heart? What about when you are surrounded by the worries and cares of life? Are you still sensitive to His love then? Do you feel you are too imperfect to be loved by a perfect God? Do you feel you carry so much garbage that His love can't possible take away? Well here's a chance to know more about the Father's love for you through poetry and reflections. It is a chance to find peace, comfort and joy in His presence. A chance to be reassured that His love for you never fails even in the storm. These are the outpourings of a heart that has found true solace in the arms of a loving God.
A Passion for Life
Author: Cheng-Wen Wu
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9812838392
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
This is a biography of Dr Felicia Wu.Felicia was a scientist with a successful career in cancer research, but what marked the most extraordinary aspect about her life was her journey as a truly brave cancer patient and an incredibly determined cancer fighter. Originally, this book was intended to be an autobiography written and narrated by Felicia herself. She wanted to share with other cancer sufferers her 13 long years of experience fighting cancer to prepare them for the side effects and uncertainties of the treatment, and also to encourage them to brace and face their own treatment without fear. What she did not realize then was that her time was ticking away, and her life trickling off quickly. Writing her own autobiography proved to be an impossible task.Felicia succumbed to the prolonged battle and departed from this world. Her husband, Dr Cheng-Wen Wu, finished the uncompleted task of writing the book in loving memory of her. The biography of Felicia, originally published in Chinese edition, has been recommended as a reading model for students in schools and was nominated for an award in Taiwan. Felicia's story had also inspired the production of a documentary film entitled, “A Passion for Life,” funded and sponsored by The American Cancer Society. This biography of Felicia in English edition, painstakingly translated by Dr Cheng-Wen Wu and his collaborating translator, Ms Annie Chen, will certainly live up to its original premise as an inspiration to touch more lives and as a source of strength to all who encounter difficulty, disappointment and hurt at any point of their lives.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9812838392
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
This is a biography of Dr Felicia Wu.Felicia was a scientist with a successful career in cancer research, but what marked the most extraordinary aspect about her life was her journey as a truly brave cancer patient and an incredibly determined cancer fighter. Originally, this book was intended to be an autobiography written and narrated by Felicia herself. She wanted to share with other cancer sufferers her 13 long years of experience fighting cancer to prepare them for the side effects and uncertainties of the treatment, and also to encourage them to brace and face their own treatment without fear. What she did not realize then was that her time was ticking away, and her life trickling off quickly. Writing her own autobiography proved to be an impossible task.Felicia succumbed to the prolonged battle and departed from this world. Her husband, Dr Cheng-Wen Wu, finished the uncompleted task of writing the book in loving memory of her. The biography of Felicia, originally published in Chinese edition, has been recommended as a reading model for students in schools and was nominated for an award in Taiwan. Felicia's story had also inspired the production of a documentary film entitled, “A Passion for Life,” funded and sponsored by The American Cancer Society. This biography of Felicia in English edition, painstakingly translated by Dr Cheng-Wen Wu and his collaborating translator, Ms Annie Chen, will certainly live up to its original premise as an inspiration to touch more lives and as a source of strength to all who encounter difficulty, disappointment and hurt at any point of their lives.
Strike the Zither
Author: Joan He
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250258596
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, Strike the Zither is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, “rich in intrigue and epic in scale.” Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm’s most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed. When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, the only strategist who has ever rivaled Zephyr’s talent. But mastermind though Crow may be, he is no match for Zephyr. She will defy the heavens to win and no one—neither human nor god—can stop her. Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Strike the Zither is the first book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic conclusion in Sound the Gong!
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250258596
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, Strike the Zither is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, “rich in intrigue and epic in scale.” Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm’s most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed. When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, the only strategist who has ever rivaled Zephyr’s talent. But mastermind though Crow may be, he is no match for Zephyr. She will defy the heavens to win and no one—neither human nor god—can stop her. Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Strike the Zither is the first book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic conclusion in Sound the Gong!
When Dad Became Joan
Author: Cath Lloyd
Publisher: Librotas
ISBN: 9780995739086
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
We all have a story about coming to terms with change, whether this is transgender reassignment, separation, divorce, loss, grief, illness, disability or living through another trauma. In this book, Cath shares 7 of the strategies that helped with her family challenges. These can support you too, whatever difficulties you're facing in your life.
Publisher: Librotas
ISBN: 9780995739086
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
We all have a story about coming to terms with change, whether this is transgender reassignment, separation, divorce, loss, grief, illness, disability or living through another trauma. In this book, Cath shares 7 of the strategies that helped with her family challenges. These can support you too, whatever difficulties you're facing in your life.
Dig Your Heels In
Author: Joan Kuhl
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523098368
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Joan Kuhl helps women create a clear vision of what their career path deserves to be and make a convincing business case for equality to their managers and senior leadership. You'll learn strategies for overcoming sexist cultural attitudes about gender and leadership, as well as for dealing with self-limiting behaviors like Imposter's Syndrome (the feeling that you're never good enough despite a track record of success) and the Myth of Meritocracy (the idea that just doing good work is the only way to advance). Because relationships are absolutely crucial, Kuhl describes how to build support networks before you even need them and explains how to get actionable feedback that will help you get to the next level—the kind women rarely are afforded. Case studies, practical exercises, and inspiring stories from Kuhl's work with clients at companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Soccer, BlackRock, South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and top business schools make this a truly comprehensive guide. It's an indispensable resource for women seeking to build the confidence and conviction to secure the seat at the table they've earned and create a welcoming workplace for everyone.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523098368
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Joan Kuhl helps women create a clear vision of what their career path deserves to be and make a convincing business case for equality to their managers and senior leadership. You'll learn strategies for overcoming sexist cultural attitudes about gender and leadership, as well as for dealing with self-limiting behaviors like Imposter's Syndrome (the feeling that you're never good enough despite a track record of success) and the Myth of Meritocracy (the idea that just doing good work is the only way to advance). Because relationships are absolutely crucial, Kuhl describes how to build support networks before you even need them and explains how to get actionable feedback that will help you get to the next level—the kind women rarely are afforded. Case studies, practical exercises, and inspiring stories from Kuhl's work with clients at companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Soccer, BlackRock, South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and top business schools make this a truly comprehensive guide. It's an indispensable resource for women seeking to build the confidence and conviction to secure the seat at the table they've earned and create a welcoming workplace for everyone.