For a country that prides itself on technology and cutting edge advancements in the medical field, it is somewhat surprising that the thing that most catches our attention is not innovation, rather it is the sacrifices of the few for the betterment of the many. These Modern Day Heroes are so much more than dates and events, they are men and women with lifelong stories. A hero is not defined by one single action; rather a hero is forged by his character that triumphs at a definitive moment in time. Heroes that have given their lives in service to this country have given us more than we can ever repay. These heroes are men and women with fathers and mothers, husbands and wives; they have families that they loved and families that loved them. They are more than a heroic instance, they are the culmination of lives lived with purpose. These are the stories of the medic and the lieutenant, the police officer and the fighter pilot; these are the stories of fathers, sons, mothers, and daughters; indeed these are the stories of dedicated, hard-working Americans. The stories of these Modern Day Heroes are the stories of American sacrifice, often paid in blood, that have been made directly and indirectly on our behalf. When the story of a hero is told, people often pause at the dynamism of the story or the virtues made manifest by the hero. The reasons for this pause are as myriad as the individuals who listen to the stories. However, on the most basic level all of us pause out of the simple feeling of pride we get from hearing of great deeds done by our fellow countrymen. These Modern Day Heroes give us confidence that with all of the uncertainty in the world, American will continue to stand strong. God bless our nation's heroes, and God bless the U.S.A!
The autobiography of a struggling musician, working over 30 years gigging on the road. Life has its price, and one way or another; we will all have to pay for it. On invitation, I went to see a famous clairvoyant called, 'Madame Faye'. Her prediction of the assassination of president J.F. Kennedy brought her worldwide recognition. I was a total sceptic and we had never met before. In retrospect, everything she told me about my past was true, and what is stunning beyond belief, is the fact that all the major events in this book, were predicted in detail by 'Madame Faye' to me, at her house in the summer of 1966. The last thing she said to me was, 'you will be successful with your music, but only after a long hazardous journey, and you'll have to sacrifice everything for it. For most musicians, it's usually a case of playing for fun. Some play professionally, and others make the 'Big time'. I take the view, that a real musician is rarer still. He doesn't play to survive - HE SURVIVES TO PLAY. My only credentials for having this point of view are some thirty years playing on the pub and club scene and still gigging strong.
After falling just short of the ultimate prize in recent seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs were hungry for another championship, one that would prove they had the makings of a modern NFL dynasty. With stalwarts Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in elite form and a corps of exciting new additions, Andy Reid's 2022 squad overcame every obstacle in their path and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII to reach the top of the mountain once again. A Dynasty Begins chronicles this remarkable year through in-depth writing by Arrowhead Pride's Pete Sweeney and dozens of full-color photographs. Celebrate this extraordinary group of players, explore fascinating storylines, and relive the top moments of a dominant regular season and momentous playoff run with this essential commemorative book.
This is the book that everyone is talking about. The book that took the business world by storm. This book has executives reading, studying, dreaming and leading. Discover in this book the principles that make leaders great. Lead or Fail: The Essential Principles for Peak Performance Through Leading and Influencing Others will take you on a journey through the lives of the military and business leaders. If you are more interested in making friends and singing Kumbaya this book isn't for you. If you want to take your leadership and influence to a much higher level then this is the right book for you and your team. Pete Mitchell is an author and professional speaker on leadership and peak performance. His popular monthly audio program, The Big Money Monthly Mentoring Program, reaches thousands of people all over the world while his web site (http: //www.PeteMitchellintl.com) receives over 100,000 dedicated visitors a month
Leadership is a funny topic. People don't wake up in the morning and say to themselves, "Today I need to find a leader!" Yet, all people, at some time or another, follow the leadership of others. Sometimes this is beneficial and steers us down right paths. Other times it is to our detriment and leads us to dire situations. Becoming a leader is more than simply following a list of principles or leadership "laws." Becoming a leader is a journey into the process of self development. Reading a list of leadership "laws" and principles will impact the reader in a limited way but the process of discovering the principle for themselves will have a greater impact. This book is meant to be "worked through" not just read. Each principle is hidden within the text and it must be brought to the surface by the reader. Your leadership journey awaits.
PeteMitchellisaMasterGrowthandMarketing Strategistwhoisthe recognized expert of Immediate Results Advertising .Pete's powerful, proven strategies have been used by businesses of all sizes to dramaticallyandinstantly improve their advertising results.
Little Fred has been developed to help children understand that it is ok to feel happy, sad or confused and to help reassure them and to understand that life is an adventure of ups and downs.
It’s been over 15 years since Schulte’s last collection of stories, Ju-Ju Belle & Other Stories. Since then, a lot has changed for the author. Namely, marriage, baby, new jobs, and a move to suburbs. That said, he is still writing the same offbeat, edgy stories that will make you smile and wonder and maybe scratch your head. His new collection, You Are My Fireworks: Stories and Poems, won’t disappoint in either volume or quality. The titular story, You Are My Fireworks, concerns a lonely grocery clerk confronted by a kindly, if eccentric, apparition. His Fourth of July is nothing like expected. Then there’s ‘The Growlers.’ In this story a recently laid off man turns to drinking before getting set straight by his wife. Although now sober, he begins acting in an animalistic way, even to the point of howling at the moon. Could he be turning into a suburban...werewolf? The longest story of the collection is called ‘Tuborg, the Littlest Guard Dog.’ Tuborg is the runt of a large litter of puppies. When adoption time comes, nobody wants Tuborg because he’s too scrawny to even notice. Finally, the last customer of the day decides against his better judgement to adopt Tuborg. He decides to make Tuborg the guard dog of his very large back yard. Tuborg is determined to be the best guard dog he can be, but he has no idea what awaits him in that zany back yard. A cattle drive, a circus, a marching band? Oh, yes. They’re all ready to pass through the gate. Can Tuborg stop them – or maybe even join them? Perhaps a little of both in this funny, touching story. You Are My Fireworks is a collection of stories that will make you smile and maybe touch your heart. I hope you will give them a try.
Inspired by his father, Jeremy Lin learned how to play basketball at the local YMCA with his brothers. Growing up in California, it wasn’t until high school that Jeremy started to play basketball for the school team. He was an outstanding student, but he was picked on for being a skinny and weak basketball player. Just before his senior year in high school, he was chosen to attend Harvard, where he would go on to become an Ivy League player. He was signed by the Golden State Warriors, but wasn’t given much opportunity to play. At the end of 2011, he was signed by the Knicks and led them to seven straight victories, which sparked a global following that became known as Linsanity. In 2012, he signed a three–year contract with the Houston Rockets. He started the Jeremy Lin Foundation to help underprivileged kids and communities. Will Linsanity continue to unfold . . . only time will tell.
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