The concept for 'The Spirit of Racing' came from Father Joe Giacobbe's inter-relation with racing people - as a punter, as a friend and as a Minister of Religion. He has shared the experiences of their happier moments and their sadder ones. He has seen the joy that the high times have brought and the disappointment that followed when things went wrong. Through it all he saw the resilience of racing people; their ability to cope with the ups and downs. This is the common thread that runs through the stories in 'The Spirit of Racing' ..the spirit of racing people. How their love for the sport brings them all together as equals - the rich rubbing shoulders with the poor and generating a camaraderie that extends all over the world. As Father Joe says, "Racing people are among the most generous and helpful in the world when it comes to caring for others," he says. "If someone is in trouble they are the first there to assist. Racing is regarded as the Sport of Kings - Father Joe says Racing is the Sport of the People. When you read 'The Spirit of Racing' you know that you will be helping to perpetuate Fr. Joe's dream of improving the lives of so many of the disadvantaged children in our community.
Joe Zee, the Editor in Chief of Yahoo Style, former creative director of ELLE magazine, and co-host of the new ABC talk show FAB Life, takes readers behind the scenes of the crazy and wonderful world of fashion in That's What Fashion Is, packed with never-before-seen color photographs from Joe's personal collection. From his early years styling shoots for Vanity Fair's "Hollywood" issue with famed photographer Annie Leibovitz to his role playing himself on MTV's reality show The City to making celebrities look fabulous in the pages of ELLE and reporting live from the red carpet. Joe lets readers in on how the fashion industry really works, from the fashion disasters to the blockbuster successes. How do you shoot an entire magazine spread in Paris in 24 hours? What's a stylist to do when he receives a panicked call from a dress-less Cameron Diaz on Oscar day? And how do they make those celebrities look so great in the magazines? These first-person stories are combined with accessible and practical tips for women everywhere, including what to wear on your first day of work, how to take a great selfie, and how to look amazing at any age. For the first time, this ultimate fashion insider lets readers in on tales, tricks, and tips previously known only to the fashion elite in this funny and frank book.
Joe Zee, the editor-in-chief of Yahoo Style takes readers behind the scenes of the crazy and wonderful world of fashion in That's What Fashion Is, packed with never-before-seen colour photographs from Joe's personal collection. From his early years styling shoots for Vanity Fair's 'Hollywood' issue with famed photographer Annie Leibovitz to his role playing himself on MTV's reality show The City to making celebrities look fabulous in the pages of ELLE and reporting live from the red carpet, Joe lets readers in on how the fashion industry really works, from the fashion disasters to the blockbuster successes. First-person stories are combined with accessible and practical tips for women everywhere, including what to wear on your first day of work, how to take a great selfie, and how to look amazing at any age.
The Italian wine bible for a new generation—a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine. “Joe gives us the gift of learning about the ever-evolving landscape of the world’s most soulful (and might I say favorite?) wine region.”—Danny Meyer ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale presents a comprehensive guide that is as transportive as it is deeply educational. Vino dives into the dynamic landscape of Italian wine today, where a new generation of winemakers is eschewing popular international styles, championing long-forgotten indigenous grapes, and adopting sustainable approaches best suited for their local climates. In an epic quest through Italy’s 20 regions that takes readers from the steep hills of Valle d’Aosta to the near-tropical climates of Sicily, Campanale uncovers and profiles the diversity of real Italian wine and the most exciting, game-changing producers in each area. Readers will leave with countless recommendations for exceptional winemakers and be armed with Campanale’s empowering new rubric of quality (say goodbye to the Italian wine pyramid). Full of colorful stories, in-depth explorations of the modern craft, and stunning photography, Vino proves there's never been a better time to drink Italian wine.
Tropical storms. Death. Threaten for his life and beaten. So what is my life or what shall I do? Do I run or stay? The only reasons I care anything about is Mrs. Beet and Junta. Jake was at a crossroads in his life. What he could remember of his past life was the cool breeze that came off of the ocean and swaying trees. Mrs. Beet had taught him a lot of things which she said could help him in life. Jake ponders the things in his mind but wonders if it was true about this living God that she made him read about and study. Nobody else seemed to have any God in their lives. Jake concludes that he himself had done something wrong, because of what had happened to him. Jake had asked on occasion why him but hadn't got an answer yet. Jake believed but still wonders, then he thought about Noah. A mind is s terrible thing to lose or to be shut off. Jake had lost the capacity to remember because of the tragedy that had occurred to his father, mother and sister. Everything had gone black and all he could see was wind roaring through the trees and the rain slashing and sweeping everywhere.
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