Ten Steps to Overachieving in Business and Life When Rick Pitino became the coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, he took them from NCAA probation to four spectacular final Four appearances, including the championship in 1996 and an incredible return to the NCAA Finals in 1997. Under Pitino's leadership, the Wildcats garnered a 70 percent winning record. Now the head coach of the Boston Celtics, Pitino has clearly become a master at molding great players and great teams. What's his secret to success?Pitino's method -- and the reason he's both a peerless basketball coach and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country -- is built on a strategy of over-achievement. He simply doesn't believe in shortcuts.Success Is a Choice draws on Pitino's 17 years as a college and professional coach. In a friendly, one-on-one style, using anecdotes from his superstar career to drive home
Ready-to-Read Level 2 Just in time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, discover what it’s like growing up in Brazil with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world! Olá! My name is Marco, and I’m a kid just like you living in Brazil. Brazil is a country filled with beautiful rain forests, bustling cities, and world-class sports. Have you ever wondered what living in Brazil is like? Come along with me to find out! Each book is narrated by a kid growing up in their home country and is filled with fresh, modern illustrations as well as loads of history, geography, and cultural goodies that fit perfectly into Common Core standards. Join kids from all over the world on a globe-trotting adventure with the Living in… series—sure to be a hit with children, parents, educators, and librarians alike! Forla
Summary: To thoroughly understand how the PRC has become one of the most important actors in international affairs, this definitive book provides readers with a comprehensive assessment of the preconditions, prospects, and risks associated with China's political development Titel: China's political system Forfatter: Sebastian Heilmann Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: The book offers a comprehensive overview of China's political system, covering policy analysis, the structure of the CCP, economic decision making, and the ability of the Chinese government to address public needs and goods. Type: Paperback China's Political System offers a penetrating analysis of the intricate structures that have positioned the Chinese government as a key player on the global stage. With a focus on the evolution of the People's Republic of China's unique institutional framework, Sebastian Heilmann explores
Portsmouth's 6.57 crew were the most talked about casual football firm of the980s and 1990s. This notorious gang took their name from the time of therain they caught to games, following their team around the country with theind of dedication - and violence - that only a true hoolifan knows. Now, forhe first time ever, the amazing story of the firm is revealed. Titel: Rolling with the 6.57 Crew Forfatter: Cass Pennant, Rob Silvester Forlag: Blake Publishing Sprog: Engelsk
We know where Sydney's best surf beaches are, where to get the best coffee in Melbourne's cobbled lanes, and how to cross the great red plains in a van without getting scorched. Includes new full-colour features on Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback. •13 authors, 158 maps, 25,800km of coastline and 1 snake in a canoe •Clear, easy-to-use maps •Comprehensive planning tools •Your Reef Trip feature Titel: Australia Udgave: 16th edition Genre: Rejseguide Sammendrag: "Island, country, continent...Australia sure is a big one! Its essence is diversity: deserts, tropical reefs, towering forests, mountains and multicultural cities" Type: Paperback
618 Things to Do and Places to Go The book also includes a page-by-page profile of every country in the world from A to Z. For each country, we provide a totally unique gauge of what's in and out for each destination, why (or why not) to go there and where to go instead, plus key statistical information, a unique "travel ticker" of up-to-the minute facts and advice about the country and key dates for upcoming festivals and events of interest to travellers. This combination of new trends and hidden gems, plus the at-your-fingertips information needed to get you out on the road, promise to make this book an addictive habit. The first edition will be released in January 2006 and will be updated annually. Forlag: Lonely Planet Publications Udgivelsesår: 2006 Sider: 328 Sprog: Engelsk
Skuespillere: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin Instruktør: Joel og Ethan Coen Denne DVD indeholder en fortælling om en mand, der tilfældigt falder over et blodigt gerningssted fyldt af heroin og to millioner dollars i umiddelbare kontanter. Hans forsøg på at tage pengene udløser en voldsspiral med en veteran-politimand, der forsøger at stoppe den ukontrollerbare voldseksplosion. Studie: Paramount Vantage og Miramax Films Resumé: Filmen følger de hæsblæsende begivenheder, der udspiller sig i det vestlige Texas, når en mand finder en taske med penge og bliver forfulgt af en brutal snigmorder. Politiets ressourcer testes, når den aldrende sherif forsøger at holde styr på den styrkende voldsbølge.
Bogen til dig, som skal til Sicilien, og som gerne vil lave afstikkere og udflugter i de mere ukendte landskaber - enten ved at vandre, eller ved at køre bil. Dejlig bog - dejlig Ø- god tur! Titel: Landscapes of Sicily : a countryside guide Forfatter: Peter Amann Forlag: Sunflower Books Udgivelsesår: 2009 Sider: 136 Sprog: Engelsk
