Author: Hadley Hicks
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449702325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Do you know what it takes to be a great teacher-coach? Hadley Hicks knows. He was mentored by five collegiate Hall of Fame coaches, he was a teammate of well known professional football players on a National Championship military team. He even had a ''cup of coffee'' in professional baseball. Hadley was successful as a high school and college coach. Yet, he never reached the greatness he felt was due him. Hadley Hicks shares his heart in his search for significance. His poignant, humorous, and down to earth writing style makes an enjoyable read. He is candid in his heartbreaks, the sin of divorce and the death of his eldest son. He survived a parental petition for his dismissal as football coach. He livened up his teaching experiences with an accidental shooting and a premeditated murder. He kept his fellow faculty alert with numerous practical jokes. Among student-athletes he mentored was a Cy Young Award winner and three professional football players. Hadley's marriage to a Godly woman who is his spiritual teammate, provided impetus for finding eternal significance in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
So You Wanna Be a Legend. so Did I.
Author: Hadley Hicks
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449702325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Do you know what it takes to be a great teacher-coach? Hadley Hicks knows. He was mentored by five collegiate Hall of Fame coaches, he was a teammate of well known professional football players on a National Championship military team. He even had a ''cup of coffee'' in professional baseball. Hadley was successful as a high school and college coach. Yet, he never reached the greatness he felt was due him. Hadley Hicks shares his heart in his search for significance. His poignant, humorous, and down to earth writing style makes an enjoyable read. He is candid in his heartbreaks, the sin of divorce and the death of his eldest son. He survived a parental petition for his dismissal as football coach. He livened up his teaching experiences with an accidental shooting and a premeditated murder. He kept his fellow faculty alert with numerous practical jokes. Among student-athletes he mentored was a Cy Young Award winner and three professional football players. Hadley's marriage to a Godly woman who is his spiritual teammate, provided impetus for finding eternal significance in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449702325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Do you know what it takes to be a great teacher-coach? Hadley Hicks knows. He was mentored by five collegiate Hall of Fame coaches, he was a teammate of well known professional football players on a National Championship military team. He even had a ''cup of coffee'' in professional baseball. Hadley was successful as a high school and college coach. Yet, he never reached the greatness he felt was due him. Hadley Hicks shares his heart in his search for significance. His poignant, humorous, and down to earth writing style makes an enjoyable read. He is candid in his heartbreaks, the sin of divorce and the death of his eldest son. He survived a parental petition for his dismissal as football coach. He livened up his teaching experiences with an accidental shooting and a premeditated murder. He kept his fellow faculty alert with numerous practical jokes. Among student-athletes he mentored was a Cy Young Award winner and three professional football players. Hadley's marriage to a Godly woman who is his spiritual teammate, provided impetus for finding eternal significance in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star
Author: Jacob Slichter
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0767914716
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After years of working day jobs and making music in his basement, Jacob Slichter wondered if his dreams of rock stardom were a vain illusion. Then he was recruited by two of his successful musician friends to form a band that became Semisonic. Who could forget the smash single “Closing Time,” a runaway hit in 1998 that thrust Jake and his bandmates into the international spotlight and helped them sell over two million albums worldwide? But along the road to fame and success came bewilderment and personal chaos: How will we ever get a record deal? Which record company is the best? The worst? Do I really have to wear these ridiculous boots? Why isn’t radio playing our song? What if I have a panic attack right here on stage? What should I write on this fan’s CD? Am I famous? Why isn’t the video director getting more shots of me? Did I say the wrong thing during that interview? Help! So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star is a telling and witty look at what happens just before and during one's time in the spotlight. Jake takes readers on a step-by-step journey of his evolution from fledgling drummer to globetrotting performer and proves to be the perfect guide—feisty and humbled—to the inner workings of the music industry and instant celebrity. So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star speaks to all of us who dream again and again of rock superstardom and shows how one kid can go from picking up a pair of drumsticks to picking up a platinum record.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0767914716
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After years of working day jobs and making music in his basement, Jacob Slichter wondered if his dreams of rock stardom were a vain illusion. Then he was recruited by two of his successful musician friends to form a band that became Semisonic. Who could forget the smash single “Closing Time,” a runaway hit in 1998 that thrust Jake and his bandmates into the international spotlight and helped them sell over two million albums worldwide? But along the road to fame and success came bewilderment and personal chaos: How will we ever get a record deal? Which record company is the best? The worst? Do I really have to wear these ridiculous boots? Why isn’t radio playing our song? What if I have a panic attack right here on stage? What should I write on this fan’s CD? Am I famous? Why isn’t the video director getting more shots of me? Did I say the wrong thing during that interview? Help! So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star is a telling and witty look at what happens just before and during one's time in the spotlight. Jake takes readers on a step-by-step journey of his evolution from fledgling drummer to globetrotting performer and proves to be the perfect guide—feisty and humbled—to the inner workings of the music industry and instant celebrity. So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star speaks to all of us who dream again and again of rock superstardom and shows how one kid can go from picking up a pair of drumsticks to picking up a platinum record.
Gravity Falls: Lost Legends
Author: Alex Hirsch
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368017096
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A collection of four all-new strange stories from the sleepy town of Gravity Falls in one original graphic novel. Written by Alex Hirsch. Illustrated by Asaf Hanuka, Dana Terrace, Ian Worrel, Jacob Chabot, Jim Campbell, Joe Pitt, Kyle Smeallie, Meredith Gran, Mike Holmes, Priscilla Tang, Serina Hernandez, Stephanie Ramirez, and Valerie Halla.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368017096
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A collection of four all-new strange stories from the sleepy town of Gravity Falls in one original graphic novel. Written by Alex Hirsch. Illustrated by Asaf Hanuka, Dana Terrace, Ian Worrel, Jacob Chabot, Jim Campbell, Joe Pitt, Kyle Smeallie, Meredith Gran, Mike Holmes, Priscilla Tang, Serina Hernandez, Stephanie Ramirez, and Valerie Halla.
Da Life of Metophors
Author: John J.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1642145920
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
The Life of Metaphors is based upon real-life things we see every day. This is a new style of reading material that no one has ever read before, which will open your mind to metaphors as a new language. In one of my chapters, I talk about money and how it can be a force of evil. For example, some people say money isn't everything, but people will do anything to get it. I also talk about sports and how relevant they are to the players. Some of my favorite sports players listed as Tom Brady, Peyto
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1642145920
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
The Life of Metaphors is based upon real-life things we see every day. This is a new style of reading material that no one has ever read before, which will open your mind to metaphors as a new language. In one of my chapters, I talk about money and how it can be a force of evil. For example, some people say money isn't everything, but people will do anything to get it. I also talk about sports and how relevant they are to the players. Some of my favorite sports players listed as Tom Brady, Peyto
Revolution Blue
Author: L. Hamilton
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 172839242X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Magic, something mysterious. The water tank, the sewing in half or the rabbit in the hat. There is a solution for everything, but Kilian and Jegor Lancaster know better. The two magical investigators live in Icon, the magical equivalent to London. They know the secrets behind the curtain, magic is a real thing. With a new case, their life begins to change. 19 magicians die at the same time and the reason for everything seems to be a prophecy called Merlin's Legend. Seven children of the Seal are meant to save the society and keep the balance between their and the human world. A journey starts and Kilian and Jegor soon realize that this case is far from everything they had known before. A story between dark magic, love, trust and one question: Which site are you on when the revolution is happening?
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 172839242X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Magic, something mysterious. The water tank, the sewing in half or the rabbit in the hat. There is a solution for everything, but Kilian and Jegor Lancaster know better. The two magical investigators live in Icon, the magical equivalent to London. They know the secrets behind the curtain, magic is a real thing. With a new case, their life begins to change. 19 magicians die at the same time and the reason for everything seems to be a prophecy called Merlin's Legend. Seven children of the Seal are meant to save the society and keep the balance between their and the human world. A journey starts and Kilian and Jegor soon realize that this case is far from everything they had known before. A story between dark magic, love, trust and one question: Which site are you on when the revolution is happening?
The Earth Legend
Author: Megan Linski
Publisher: Crystallite Publishing LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
Fire and Water are outlawed. Sophia Orenda Academy has changed. Familiars are going missing, and a mysterious plague has taken over the school. Someone in the castle is behind it, but the culprit is out of reach. I don’t even know who I am anymore. To find out, I’ve started searching for the family I never knew. Finding myself is the only way to continue this journey. Lives have already been lost. If we don’t find the next piece of the prophecy soon, it’ll be impossible to save the tribe. Liam Last semester, I was betrayed by everyone I love. Months have gone by, and I still don’t know who to trust. Sophia and I are both broken. There’s no fixing the damage that was done. Friends have become enemies, and enemies have become major threats. Now our relationship is being put to the ultimate test. If the Elders find us guilty, we’ll fail to stop what’s coming. Answers to the prophecy are just out of reach, and we’re running out of time to change the future... *** Orenda Academy teeters between darkness and light in the heart-stopping third installment of the Academy of Magical Creatures series. Love and friendship are put on trial in this shocking sequel that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. This series takes place in the Hidden Legends Universe, along with the University of Sorcery series, the College of Witchcraft series, and the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series. The Hidden Legends universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Each series stands on its own and can be read in any order. This is a full-length novel over 400 pages. Recommended reading age 18+ Stand your ground and order today!
Publisher: Crystallite Publishing LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
Fire and Water are outlawed. Sophia Orenda Academy has changed. Familiars are going missing, and a mysterious plague has taken over the school. Someone in the castle is behind it, but the culprit is out of reach. I don’t even know who I am anymore. To find out, I’ve started searching for the family I never knew. Finding myself is the only way to continue this journey. Lives have already been lost. If we don’t find the next piece of the prophecy soon, it’ll be impossible to save the tribe. Liam Last semester, I was betrayed by everyone I love. Months have gone by, and I still don’t know who to trust. Sophia and I are both broken. There’s no fixing the damage that was done. Friends have become enemies, and enemies have become major threats. Now our relationship is being put to the ultimate test. If the Elders find us guilty, we’ll fail to stop what’s coming. Answers to the prophecy are just out of reach, and we’re running out of time to change the future... *** Orenda Academy teeters between darkness and light in the heart-stopping third installment of the Academy of Magical Creatures series. Love and friendship are put on trial in this shocking sequel that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. This series takes place in the Hidden Legends Universe, along with the University of Sorcery series, the College of Witchcraft series, and the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series. The Hidden Legends universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Each series stands on its own and can be read in any order. This is a full-length novel over 400 pages. Recommended reading age 18+ Stand your ground and order today!
A Legend's Tail - Savage Friend - The Dark Rider Trilogy
Author: W. Guy Marsh
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387654012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Science fiction and Fantasy, this story will take you to the far reaches of the galaxy, to other realities, and through the barriers of time itself. So saddle up and take a ride as we discover the fate of humanity and perhaps the galaxy. Set in the near future, A LegendÕs Tail is the heartwarming story of a man and his unusual horse. After a successful career exhibiting Paso Fino horses, Jim and his horse, Savage, settle into a quiet life on a small farm near Gainesville, Florida. Quiet, that is, until a meteor strikes leaving Jim in the hands of modern medicine and Savage at the mercy of those who would put him down. Unfortunately, if Savage dies, the world may die with him. Will Jim and Savage survive? And if so, is there anything they can do to save humanity? Find out in this, the first installment of the Dark Rider Trilogy. If you like super heroes, aliens, fun facts about horses and the earth, a bit of history and a tad of philosophy, then settle back and relax because its all just a page turn away.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387654012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Science fiction and Fantasy, this story will take you to the far reaches of the galaxy, to other realities, and through the barriers of time itself. So saddle up and take a ride as we discover the fate of humanity and perhaps the galaxy. Set in the near future, A LegendÕs Tail is the heartwarming story of a man and his unusual horse. After a successful career exhibiting Paso Fino horses, Jim and his horse, Savage, settle into a quiet life on a small farm near Gainesville, Florida. Quiet, that is, until a meteor strikes leaving Jim in the hands of modern medicine and Savage at the mercy of those who would put him down. Unfortunately, if Savage dies, the world may die with him. Will Jim and Savage survive? And if so, is there anything they can do to save humanity? Find out in this, the first installment of the Dark Rider Trilogy. If you like super heroes, aliens, fun facts about horses and the earth, a bit of history and a tad of philosophy, then settle back and relax because its all just a page turn away.
Blood Wedding
Author: Federico García Lorca
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1786829819
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A Wiltshire village, 2019. Rob and his fiancée Georgie are checking out the village hall for their wedding reception. Rob's mum wonders if they are rushing into things. Lorca's classic is set in a modern village in Barney Norris's explosive retelling. Just when they begin to talk her round, an old flame who could shatter the wedding plans turns up, and very soon Georgie's past is making her question who really is the love of her life... Barney Norris's explosive retelling of Lorca's classic tragedy sets the action firmly in a modern day village community that's rocked by revelations and gossip
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1786829819
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A Wiltshire village, 2019. Rob and his fiancée Georgie are checking out the village hall for their wedding reception. Rob's mum wonders if they are rushing into things. Lorca's classic is set in a modern village in Barney Norris's explosive retelling. Just when they begin to talk her round, an old flame who could shatter the wedding plans turns up, and very soon Georgie's past is making her question who really is the love of her life... Barney Norris's explosive retelling of Lorca's classic tragedy sets the action firmly in a modern day village community that's rocked by revelations and gossip
So You Want to Sing Cabaret
Author: David Sabella
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 153812405X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
Cabaret performances are often known for bringing alive the Great American Songbook from the 1920s through the 1950s for contemporary audiences. But modern-day cabaret does much more than preserve the past—it also promotes and fosters the new generation of American composers and creates a uniquely vibrant musical and theatrical experience for its audiences. So You Want to Sing Cabaret is the first book of its kind to examine in detail the unique vocal and nonvocal requirements for professional performance within the exciting genre of cabaret. With a foreword by cabaret legend Lorna Luft, So You Want to Sing Cabaret includes interviews from the top professionals in the cabaret industry, including Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway, Roy Sander, Sidney Myer, Jeff Harner and many others. There are also chapters devoted to crafting your show, lyric connection, “do-it-yourself” production and promotion, and working with your musical team. David Sabella and Sue Matsuki have crafted the perfect one-volume resource for both the aspiring cabaret singer and the singing teacher who seeks to learn more about this unique art form. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Like all books in the series, So You Want to Sing Cabaret features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 153812405X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
Cabaret performances are often known for bringing alive the Great American Songbook from the 1920s through the 1950s for contemporary audiences. But modern-day cabaret does much more than preserve the past—it also promotes and fosters the new generation of American composers and creates a uniquely vibrant musical and theatrical experience for its audiences. So You Want to Sing Cabaret is the first book of its kind to examine in detail the unique vocal and nonvocal requirements for professional performance within the exciting genre of cabaret. With a foreword by cabaret legend Lorna Luft, So You Want to Sing Cabaret includes interviews from the top professionals in the cabaret industry, including Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway, Roy Sander, Sidney Myer, Jeff Harner and many others. There are also chapters devoted to crafting your show, lyric connection, “do-it-yourself” production and promotion, and working with your musical team. David Sabella and Sue Matsuki have crafted the perfect one-volume resource for both the aspiring cabaret singer and the singing teacher who seeks to learn more about this unique art form. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Like all books in the series, So You Want to Sing Cabaret features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Author: Various
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1616559381
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening contains an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the smash-hit 3DS game, from beautifully illustrated renditions of your favorite characters, to storyboards for in-game events, character designs, weapon designs, character profiles, and the entirety of the script with every possible branch of dialogue! Relive some of the most poignant moments of the game, or see what might have been if you had made different in-game decisions with the Art of Fire Emblem Awakening!
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1616559381
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening contains an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the smash-hit 3DS game, from beautifully illustrated renditions of your favorite characters, to storyboards for in-game events, character designs, weapon designs, character profiles, and the entirety of the script with every possible branch of dialogue! Relive some of the most poignant moments of the game, or see what might have been if you had made different in-game decisions with the Art of Fire Emblem Awakening!