Author: Gavin Bain Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1847379648 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 239
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California Schemin'is the remarkable real life story of how two rappers from Dundee pretended to be two rappers from California and duped the record industry out of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd - or Silibil N' Brains, as they became known - were two ordinary Scottish boys who shared an extraordinary dream: to become rap superstars. Creating new identities for themselves, they persuaded the music industry that they were the latest hot young talent from California. Silibil N' Brains then lived out that lie for more than two years, securing an enormous record deal with Sony and being catapulted into the industry high-life, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Eminem and D12. But, ironically, they could never actually deliver and promote the album that they were paid so much money to put together. As soon as they became famous they would be recognised by anyone who had known them in their former lives in Scotland and the dream would evaporate. As the pressure mounted, there would be disastrous consequences … California Schemin' is a story of incredible highs and terrible lows, of doing whatever it takes to follow your dream.
Author: Gail Blanke Publisher: Hachette+ORM ISBN: 0446544345 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 167
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"A perfect guide to getting the non-essentials out of the way, so that simple joys can make their way into our lives." -- Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love "If you want to grow, you gotta let go," is the mantra that bestselling author, columnist, and life coach Gail Blanke lives by. That means eliminating all the clutter - physical and emotional - that holds you back, weighs you down, or just makes you feel bad about yourself. In Throw Out Fifty Things she takes us through each room of the house - from the attic to the garage - and even to the far reaches of our minds. Through poignant and humorous stories, she inspires us to get rid of the "life plaque" we've allowed to build-up there. That junk drawer (you know that drawer) in the kitchen? Empty it! Those old regrets? Throw 'em out! That make-up from your "old" look? Toss it! That relationship that depresses you? Dump it! Once you've hit fifty (you'll be surprised how easy it is to get there) and once you've thrown out that too-tight belt and too-small view of yourself, you'll be ready to step out into the clearing and into the next, and greatest, segment of your life.
Author: Kenyon College Publisher: ISBN: 9780316151467 Category : Conduct of life Languages : en Pages : 140
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Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in THIS IS WATER. How does one keep from going through their comfortable, prosperous adult life unconsciously' How do we get ourselves out of the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion' The speech captures Wallace's electric intellect as well as his grace in attention to others. After his death, it became a treasured piece of writing reprinted in The Wall Street Journal and the London Times, commented on endlessly in blogs, and emailed from friend to friend. Writing with his one-of-a-kind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.
Author: Cory J. Chapman Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595424546 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
Whether your ultimate goal is to get out of debt, save money, make good investments, or a combination of all three, you must target your objective before you ever get started. Author Cory J. Chapman shows you how to reach your financial dreams through a sensible, sound investment strategy. Even if you're struggling with debt, have no money to invest, or worry that you're spending too much, you can start focusing on your financial security. Offering bold, innovative, and tailor-made advice, Chapman stresses the importance of staying consistent with your financial strategy and shows you how to: Budget when you think there's nothing to budget Avoid the common pitfalls of bad credit Learn the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds Understand the pros and cons of IRAs, insurance, and annuities And much more! Don't wait another minute-let Chapman help you fulfill your financial dreams!
Author: J. Courtney Sullivan Publisher: Knopf ISBN: 030795871X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 401
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"The story of four couples linked over several decades by one diamond ring, and the woman who launched the most famous diamond campaign in the world"--
Author: Chidera Duru Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1467880264 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 365
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The Sound of War is a heart-warming story about a group of Africans who have turned away from the vision their ancestors fought for. This shift becomes important when a new king ascends the throne of Umuisa. Metu, as the young king is called, throws culture and tradition to the wind. He refers to their culture as archaic, changes the system of government, and spurs a riot among his people. Furthermore, he declares his intention to demolish some sacred statues in the village square, which are symbols of their gods. Chioma, the oldest person in the land, wont let that happen. She gathers the villagers and tells them the actual story of how those monuments came to be. While telling the story, she tells them how Umuisa came into existence.
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