Author: Terry Boers
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641250348
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
For 25 years, Chicago sports fans invited Terry Boers into their homes, cars, and offices as one of the premier voices of WSCR radio. Covering the latest championships and trades, and always ready to offer up timely takes, Boers was a Windy City constant until his retirement in 2017. In his highly-anticipated memoir, Boers delivers a trove of lively anecdotes and personal reflections from his life and journey through sports media--from raucous banter with Mike Ditka during The Score's early days to the Cubs' World Series celebration in 2016. A must-read for any of the thousands of listeners who made Boers part of their daily routine, The Score of a Lifetime is a freewheeling, frank portrait of a man, a career, a station no one thought would survive, and a city that loves its sports.
Score of a Lifetime
Author: Terry Boers
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641250348
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
For 25 years, Chicago sports fans invited Terry Boers into their homes, cars, and offices as one of the premier voices of WSCR radio. Covering the latest championships and trades, and always ready to offer up timely takes, Boers was a Windy City constant until his retirement in 2017. In his highly-anticipated memoir, Boers delivers a trove of lively anecdotes and personal reflections from his life and journey through sports media--from raucous banter with Mike Ditka during The Score's early days to the Cubs' World Series celebration in 2016. A must-read for any of the thousands of listeners who made Boers part of their daily routine, The Score of a Lifetime is a freewheeling, frank portrait of a man, a career, a station no one thought would survive, and a city that loves its sports.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641250348
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
For 25 years, Chicago sports fans invited Terry Boers into their homes, cars, and offices as one of the premier voices of WSCR radio. Covering the latest championships and trades, and always ready to offer up timely takes, Boers was a Windy City constant until his retirement in 2017. In his highly-anticipated memoir, Boers delivers a trove of lively anecdotes and personal reflections from his life and journey through sports media--from raucous banter with Mike Ditka during The Score's early days to the Cubs' World Series celebration in 2016. A must-read for any of the thousands of listeners who made Boers part of their daily routine, The Score of a Lifetime is a freewheeling, frank portrait of a man, a career, a station no one thought would survive, and a city that loves its sports.
Twice in a Lifetime
Author: Helga Jensen
Publisher: Hera books Ltd
ISBN: 1912973596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
'I simply couldn’t put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I’d even finished the first chapter.’ Jules Wake, author of The Spark and The Saturday Morning Park Run Amelia might have met The One. But is she twenty years too late? After her husband left her out of the blue, the only relationship 48-year-old Amelia Simpson has enjoyed recently is with Nutella and Pinot Grigio. While her 8-year-old twin boys, Jasper and Rupert, keep her busy, Amelia dreams of a life more than washing muddy rugby kits and weekly chats with best friends Sian and Jamie. Amelia needs some magic back in her life – but magic seems in short supply in her small Welsh town. So when she finds the phone number that was given to her twenty years ago by a handsome stranger in New York, Amelia wonders whether he might be The One That Got Away. But when Sian takes matters into her own hands, launching a worldwide hunt to find the handsome stranger Amelia met outside Tiffany’s two decades ago, Amelia finds herself on a flight to the Big Apple to reconnect with her ‘Perfect Patrick’. But as the two explore the sights of NYC, has Amelia reconnected with The One? Or will she discover that the sparkle she was missing is actually closer to home? A gorgeously funny and heart-warming debut romcom for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Beth O’Leary. Readers are falling in love with Twice in a Lifetime: ‘A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!’ Pernille Hughes, Author, Probably the Best Kiss in the World ‘I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.’ Natalie Normann, author of Summer Island ‘Wow, just wow...Right from chapter one I was hooked...It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist...What more can you ask for?’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Such a cute read I read it in one sitting. This book had me smiling.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What a fantastic read! I enjoyed the characters in the book and the story line! This was a fun, fast read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This book is a GEM! It’s painfully funny, totally real and the twists and turns, oh my goodness gracious!...such a feel good book.’ Reader Review ‘What an enchanting novel...I certainly laughed out loud numerous times!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
Publisher: Hera books Ltd
ISBN: 1912973596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
'I simply couldn’t put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I’d even finished the first chapter.’ Jules Wake, author of The Spark and The Saturday Morning Park Run Amelia might have met The One. But is she twenty years too late? After her husband left her out of the blue, the only relationship 48-year-old Amelia Simpson has enjoyed recently is with Nutella and Pinot Grigio. While her 8-year-old twin boys, Jasper and Rupert, keep her busy, Amelia dreams of a life more than washing muddy rugby kits and weekly chats with best friends Sian and Jamie. Amelia needs some magic back in her life – but magic seems in short supply in her small Welsh town. So when she finds the phone number that was given to her twenty years ago by a handsome stranger in New York, Amelia wonders whether he might be The One That Got Away. But when Sian takes matters into her own hands, launching a worldwide hunt to find the handsome stranger Amelia met outside Tiffany’s two decades ago, Amelia finds herself on a flight to the Big Apple to reconnect with her ‘Perfect Patrick’. But as the two explore the sights of NYC, has Amelia reconnected with The One? Or will she discover that the sparkle she was missing is actually closer to home? A gorgeously funny and heart-warming debut romcom for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Beth O’Leary. Readers are falling in love with Twice in a Lifetime: ‘A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!’ Pernille Hughes, Author, Probably the Best Kiss in the World ‘I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.’ Natalie Normann, author of Summer Island ‘Wow, just wow...Right from chapter one I was hooked...It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist...What more can you ask for?’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Such a cute read I read it in one sitting. This book had me smiling.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What a fantastic read! I enjoyed the characters in the book and the story line! This was a fun, fast read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This book is a GEM! It’s painfully funny, totally real and the twists and turns, oh my goodness gracious!...such a feel good book.’ Reader Review ‘What an enchanting novel...I certainly laughed out loud numerous times!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
Big Book of Zelda
Author: Kyle Hilliard
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633199568
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the highest-rated, fastest-selling video games of all time, a new crown jewel in the beloved Legend of Zelda series. Having just celebrated its 30th anniversary, the universe of the Legend of Zelda is clearly ever-evolving, gaining new fans and reminding the world why it continues to captivate. The Big Book of Zelda is a comprehensive look at everything to know and love about your favorite games with character profiles, gameplay tips, little-known facts, and more. From A Link to the Past, to Ocarina of Time, to Twilight Princess, and featuring extensive coverage of Breath of the Wild, this is the ultimate guide for fans old and new to explore Hyrule and capture the Triforce!
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633199568
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the highest-rated, fastest-selling video games of all time, a new crown jewel in the beloved Legend of Zelda series. Having just celebrated its 30th anniversary, the universe of the Legend of Zelda is clearly ever-evolving, gaining new fans and reminding the world why it continues to captivate. The Big Book of Zelda is a comprehensive look at everything to know and love about your favorite games with character profiles, gameplay tips, little-known facts, and more. From A Link to the Past, to Ocarina of Time, to Twilight Princess, and featuring extensive coverage of Breath of the Wild, this is the ultimate guide for fans old and new to explore Hyrule and capture the Triforce!
The Body Keeps the Score
Author: Bessel A. Van der Kolk
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 0143127748
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014.
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 0143127748
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014.
Song for a Lifetime
Author: Mary Haskell Curtis
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 149762214X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
A success on stage. A failure at love. There’s only one song worth singing for this star, but it may tear her heart in two. Using her stunning looks and hypnotically beautiful voice, Marcy Hanson achieved success beyond what she had imagined. But Dirk's charm pervaded her thoughts, leaving her paralyzed by love. Dirk, back to reclaim his love, bursts back into Marcy's life as disruptively as he left, but he brings more than flowers and the promise of romance. He brings a choice: his love for her or her love for music. Now Marcy must choose what part of her heart to follow. Which will she give up?
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 149762214X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
A success on stage. A failure at love. There’s only one song worth singing for this star, but it may tear her heart in two. Using her stunning looks and hypnotically beautiful voice, Marcy Hanson achieved success beyond what she had imagined. But Dirk's charm pervaded her thoughts, leaving her paralyzed by love. Dirk, back to reclaim his love, bursts back into Marcy's life as disruptively as he left, but he brings more than flowers and the promise of romance. He brings a choice: his love for her or her love for music. Now Marcy must choose what part of her heart to follow. Which will she give up?
The Score Takes Care of Itself
Author: Bill Walsh
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101109017
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach: Bill Walsh Bill Walsh is a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a legendary dynasty. In the process, he changed the way football is played. Prior to his death, Walsh granted a series of exclusive interviews to bestselling author Steve Jamison. These became his ultimate lecture on leadership. Additional insights and perspective are provided by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and others. Bill Walsh taught that the requirements of successful leadership are the same whether you run an NFL franchise, a fortune 500 company, or a hardware store with 12 employees. These final words of 'wisdom by Walsh' will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101109017
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach: Bill Walsh Bill Walsh is a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a legendary dynasty. In the process, he changed the way football is played. Prior to his death, Walsh granted a series of exclusive interviews to bestselling author Steve Jamison. These became his ultimate lecture on leadership. Additional insights and perspective are provided by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and others. Bill Walsh taught that the requirements of successful leadership are the same whether you run an NFL franchise, a fortune 500 company, or a hardware store with 12 employees. These final words of 'wisdom by Walsh' will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions.
Tiny Tim Tiptoe Through a Lifetime
Author: Lowell Tarling
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300978937
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Throughout his lifetime, Tiny Tim was a repository of recorded music stemming from the early days of vaudeville to the latest chart favorites. But despite all these influences he remained a true original perfecting his performances as an outreach of his personality. True, he had some strange traits, but they did not impede on his enthusiastic kindness to people he loved, to the musicians he accompanied, and to the many listeners he met. In the age of celebrity, he functioned as the complete entertainer. Lowell Tarling has provided Tiny with a living biography and given us a definitive incentive to re-listen to his recording and re-visit his numerous You Tube postings. You get the feeling that somewhere Tiny is standing on his tiptoes, strumming his ukulele, blowing kisses and saying, 'God bless you all'! Hal Stein, (Tiny's cousin and close friend) April 2013
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300978937
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Throughout his lifetime, Tiny Tim was a repository of recorded music stemming from the early days of vaudeville to the latest chart favorites. But despite all these influences he remained a true original perfecting his performances as an outreach of his personality. True, he had some strange traits, but they did not impede on his enthusiastic kindness to people he loved, to the musicians he accompanied, and to the many listeners he met. In the age of celebrity, he functioned as the complete entertainer. Lowell Tarling has provided Tiny with a living biography and given us a definitive incentive to re-listen to his recording and re-visit his numerous You Tube postings. You get the feeling that somewhere Tiny is standing on his tiptoes, strumming his ukulele, blowing kisses and saying, 'God bless you all'! Hal Stein, (Tiny's cousin and close friend) April 2013
Under a Lucky Star - A Lifetime of Adventure
Author: Roy Chapman Andrews
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447488091
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Under a Lucky Star is the autobiography—the lifetime of adventure—of the explorer and archaeologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Adored by the public and pursued by the press, Andrews came as close to superstar status in the 1920s as any explorer of the twentieth century. Much of Under a Lucky Star focuses on his grandest adventure, the Central Asiatic Expeditions, a series of five daring journeys into uncharted expanses of the Gobi Desert that produced a previously unknown treasure-trove of dinosaur remains. The Gobi region explored by Andrews and his team of scientists proved to be one of the most fruitful sites on earth for late dinosaurs and it continues to yield extraordinary paleontological discoveries.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447488091
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Under a Lucky Star is the autobiography—the lifetime of adventure—of the explorer and archaeologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Adored by the public and pursued by the press, Andrews came as close to superstar status in the 1920s as any explorer of the twentieth century. Much of Under a Lucky Star focuses on his grandest adventure, the Central Asiatic Expeditions, a series of five daring journeys into uncharted expanses of the Gobi Desert that produced a previously unknown treasure-trove of dinosaur remains. The Gobi region explored by Andrews and his team of scientists proved to be one of the most fruitful sites on earth for late dinosaurs and it continues to yield extraordinary paleontological discoveries.
Agriculture and Life
Author: Arthur Dayton Cromwell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Lifetime Data: Statistical Models And Methods
Author: Jayant V Deshpande
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN: 9813101911
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This book is meant for postgraduate modules that cover lifetime data in reliability and survival analysis as taught in statistics, engineering statistics and medical statistics courses. It is helpful for researchers who wish to choose appropriate models and methods for analyzing lifetime data. There is an extensive discussion on the concept and role of ageing in choosing appropriate models for lifetime data, with a special emphasis on tests of exponentiality. There are interesting contributions related to the topics of ageing, tests for exponentiality, competing risks and repairable systems. A special feature of this book is that it introduces the public domain R-software and explains how it can be used in computations of methods discussed in the book.
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN: 9813101911
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This book is meant for postgraduate modules that cover lifetime data in reliability and survival analysis as taught in statistics, engineering statistics and medical statistics courses. It is helpful for researchers who wish to choose appropriate models and methods for analyzing lifetime data. There is an extensive discussion on the concept and role of ageing in choosing appropriate models for lifetime data, with a special emphasis on tests of exponentiality. There are interesting contributions related to the topics of ageing, tests for exponentiality, competing risks and repairable systems. A special feature of this book is that it introduces the public domain R-software and explains how it can be used in computations of methods discussed in the book.