One day, we awaken and feel the discomfort in our comfort. We pull back the curtain and wonder if we caught a glimpse of bars across the window and we rise again." In that moment, we decided to Lead through Life. No longer will we aimlessly follow. No longer will we blindly accept the stories we are fed. We will strike our own path. But what does that path look like? In his conformity-breaking new book, Stew Darling provides a simple Framework empowering every reader to create their own path to leadership. We all hold positions of leadership: mum, dad, partner, brother, sister, friend, colleague. But the word 'leader' has become tainted by some in power. As Stew explains, true leadership is based not in power, but in service. When we harness that definition of leadership, the 'call to arms' of Lead through Life becomes a thrilling and life-changing endeavour. Written with humour and vulnerability, Lead through Life takes you on Stew's journey from a traumatic childhood event, to the battlefields of the Middle East and on to entrepreneurship. These were the foundations upon which he came to create, and live by, the Lead through Life Framework. With twelve simple words, this Framework simplifies leadership and makes it accessible to all. The Lead through Life Framework has already changed the lives of many. This book will enable every reader to join the growing number who have decided to take up their own challenge and Lead through Life. "Leadership is nothing more than an extension of the practices of being a good citizen.
From the early days of YMCA leagues to the modern game of the Timberwolves and Lynx, sports historians and basketball fanatics Hugunin and Thornley offer the complete story of the North Star State's most popular game.
The innovative new musical that won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Book and is soon to be a Spike Lee film. “Smashes Broadway clichés with an electric guitar and the funniest libretto I can remember.” – New York Passing Strange was nominated for 7 Tony Awards, and won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Musical.
From the early days of town ball to the latest seasons of the Twins and Saints, Stew Thornley offers the ultimate history of the Great American Pastime in the North Star State.
Explores basketball player Kevin Garnett, including his childhood, NBA career for the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning a championship with the Boston Celtics, and how he became an all-time great in the NBA"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the life of Kobe Bryant, including his childhood, early basketball career, his many individual accomplishments, and his NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers"--Provided by publisher.
What's the largest gem in the world? A baseball diamond. Read more jokes, limericks, riddles, tongue twisters, and fun facts about different sports! A fun joke activity is included.
The story of New York's Polo Grounds. From Merkle's Boner which cost the New York Giants a pennant, to Bobby Thomson's homer, which won them one, Stew Thornley retells the events of the park and its legendary personalities.
This book looks at the baseball career and life of slugger Mark McGwire. From his early love of baseball to his power hitting heroics, author Stew Thornley chronicles the life of this superstar. Thornley also includes McGwire's home run record-breaking baseball season. Action photographs, fact boxes, chapter notes, career statistics, an address for fan mail, and an index are also included in the book.
Grant Hill's basketball career took off while attending Duke University, where he helped bring two national championships to the school. Upon graduating, Hill's prowess and skills drew comparison to many of basketball's greatest players including Michael Jordan. Author Stew Thornley's book looks at the professional career and personal life of the star forward for the NBA's Detroit Pistons.
Explores the life of San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan, including his childhood and college career, his rise to stardom in the NBA, and his championship seasons with the Spurs"--Provided by publisher.
This handy guide locates the final resting places and tells the stories of more than 375 notable Minnesotans. Author Stew Thornley travelled throughout Minnesota in pursuit of the historical fact, the little-known tale, the striking monument, and the truth behind the colourful exaggeration. Visiting cemeteries from every era and every region of the state, Thornley recounts the histories of the famous, infamous, and just plain interesting Minnesotans who lie at rest in the state. The book contains a useful appendix with a county-by-county listing of the cemeteries and individuals mentioned within. Perfect for road trippers and armchair travellers alike, 'Six Feet Under' is an enlightening guide to the state's history.
Roberto Clemente grew up dreaming of playing professional baseball in the United States. By the time he was out of high school, it looked like his dream might just come true. Clemente was drafted by a major league team and headed north. He had to overcome a language barrier, racism, and segregation along the way. But he didn’t let these challenges affect his top-notch performance on the field. His career was cut short when he died in a tragic plane crash while bringing aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Follow this heavy hitter on his amazing journey to stardom and success.
- Elementary reading-level books about the lives and careers of sports stars.- Full color photos with simple sentences make these books enjoyable to read.
Derek Jeter, star shortstop for the New York Yankees, helped lead the Yanks to four World Series championships in his first six years in the majors. This quickly established Jeter as one of the most prolific winners ever in the game of baseball. Derek Jeter was born in New Jersey and grew up Michigan. Spending summers with his grandparents back in New Jersey, he became a genuine Yankees fan. Jeter's dream was to one day play shortstop for the Yanks -- and he was determined to make this dream a reality. In 1992, Jeter's hard work paid off when the Yankees made him their first round draft pick. Four years later, he was starting shortstop and Rookie of the Year for the World Series Champion Yanks. This is the story of a real sports leader who fulfills his dreams as he helps his team stay on top year after year. Book jacket.
Profiles the Green Bay Packers quarterback who has played in two Super Bowl games and is the only player to win or share the NFL Most Valuable Player Award in three consecutive years.
When a British record producer arrives in Montgomery, Alabama to hook Marty Roy, a young black musical prodigy, he launches us back into Marty’s tumultuous upbringing. The son of a gospel star and self-proclaimed healer, Marty spent his childhood writing the songs that have made his charismatic father famous. But in a nation on the verge of social upheaval, with the rising heat from the street guiding his pen, Marty finds himself at odds with his spiritually forceful father as he strives to create a masterpiece that will change America—no matter the cost. A funny, fiery, one-of-a-kind show, THE TOTAL BENT is about the passions that divide a father and son as they make their music and make their choice between salvation and selling out.
Profiles running back Eddie George of the Tennessee Titans, who helped to bring his team to the 1999 AFC championship game with a sixty-eight yard run for a touchdown.
Roberto Alomar, second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, has had an illustrious professional baseball career. Having grown up around baseball all his life, Alomar's family and professional life have always gone hand in hand. Author Stew Thornley explores Alomar's talents on the ball field as well as his relationship with his father Sandy Alomar, Sr., and his brother, Sandy Jr. Presently, Sandy Jr. plays for the Cleveland Indians, while Sandy Sr., (a former major league player and manager) manages a Puerto Rican baseball team. For the Alomars, baseball is truly a family affair.
For more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a successful brand of "small ball," the Twins have fielded competitive teams at Metropolitan Stadium, the Metrodome and Target Field. But prior to its arrival in 1961, the team also had a storied past in Washington that included Walter Johnson, the greatest pitcher of the Deadball Era, if not all time. Sports historian Stew Thornley highlights the lesser-known events in the club's history, from the area's attempts to lure a major-league team to town in the 1950s to then-owner Calvin Griffith's campaign to regionally rename the team. He also pays tribute to the rich heritage of baseball before the Twins, marked by minor-league teams such as the St. Paul Saints and Minneapolis Millers, which produced future Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Duke Snider, Ted Williams and Roy Campanella.
From the rickety to the palatial, ballparks have grown up with and defined baseball in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some old-timers have vivid memories of cheering for Willie Mays and Roy Campanella at Nicollet and Lexington. Others marveled at a majestic Killebrew home run at the Met. Many a lucky resident celebrated two world championships in the Metrodome and witnessed one of the greatest pitching performances in World Series history. More recently, fans have enjoyed the return of sunshine and even raindrops at Target Field. Described by City Pages as "the most respected local baseball historian," Stew Thornley leads a tour of where we--as well as our grandparents and now our children--discovered baseball.
Follows the career of pro basketball star, Allen Iverson, including how he became interested in the game and the challenges he has faced before and after turning pro.
James Earl Jones voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars had a set of pipes a radio news anchor in the 1970s might envy. CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow wrote in a style many radio news writers tried to copy. Their skills were honed over time. While few ever reach the stature of a Jones or Murrow, radio broadcasters rely on stations where they can develop these skills. In the seventies, one such place was WYEN-FM in Des Plaines, Illinois. In The WYEN Experience, author Stew Cohen tells the story of this mom-and-pop radio station106.7 on the dialthat opened in 1971 and was built on a genuine passion for radio. It flourished through the 1970s, stumbled in the early 1980s, and then sold to a new owner. He provides an insiders look into the happenings of this station that entertained thousands with its music and announcersincluding Ed Walters, the driving force behind WYEN; the lives of many of the talented broadcasters who worked here; Cohens personal coverage of some of the biggest stories of the time; and his interviews with some greats from the entertainment industry. Cohen describes an era that lived with pay phones, typewriters, turntables, transistor radios, and boom boxes; in The WYEN Experience he brings to life to both the times and the radio station.
Profiles the power forward for the San Antonio Spurs, discussing his childhood in the Virgin Islands, his college years with Wake Forrest, and the NBA Championship he helped the Spurs win in 1999.
A biography of the power-hitting baseball player, from his childhood in Georgia through his college days at Auburn University to his professional career with the Chicago White Sox.
Designed with the needs of those interested in network programming and automation in mind, this updated "Rust for Network Programming and Automation" explores the realism of network programming within the robust Rust ecosystem. Building on top of Rust 1.68, this book takes you step-by-step through the essentials of network protocols, packet analysis, and network administration with up-to-date and thorough material. Starting with the fundamentals of TCP/IP, you will be introduced to the core principles of network communication, such as data packet structure and transmission. The book then moves on to cover important topics like IP addressing, subnetting, and gateway configuration, ensuring a thorough understanding of network fundamentals. The chapters focus on the practical aspects of network programming, particularly the use of popular Rust libraries such as Tokio, Mio, and Rust-async for asynchronous network programming. These libraries are thoroughly examined, demonstrating how to create TCP listeners, bind sockets, and handle incoming connections efficiently. Packet manipulation and analysis are also important topics, with practical examples using libraries like pnet and libtins. You will learn how to capture, process, and analyze network packets to gain an understanding of network traffic and identify potential problems. The book also focuses on network and performance monitoring, showing you how to set up and use various tools to track network availability, utilization, latency, packet loss, and jitter. Understanding these metrics allows you to ensure optimal network performance and reliability. Cloud network configuration, VPN setup, and data center networking are thoroughly covered, providing the necessary knowledge to manage and automate complex network environments. Each chapter is intended to build on the previous one, resulting in a coherent and comprehensive learning experience. With clear explanations, practical examples, and up-to-date content, "Rust for Network Programming and Automation" provides you with the skills you need to get started in network programming and automation with the most recent Rust release. Anyone looking to learn Rust for network-centric applications can use this book, as it covers the basics as well as advanced topics. Key Learnings Become fluent in the fundamentals of Rust-based TCP/IP programming. Use the pnet and libtins libraries to capture and analyze packets in depth. Use the Rust-async, Tokio, and Mio libraries to program asynchronous networks efficiently. Be well-versed in IP addressing, subnetting, and configuring gateways to assure a secure network installation. Learn to use Rust and OpenVPN to set up VPN connections. Get skilled in monitoring network availability, latency, and packet loss. Optimize network performance and uptime by automating routine tasks and configurations. Apply sophisticated Rust methods to the configuration and management of data center networks. Utilize AWS and rusoto to establish and oversee VPCs. Use packet analysis and monitoring to improve network security by identifying threats. Table of Content Basics of Network Automation Essentials of Linux for Networks Rust Basics for Networks Core Rust for Networks Rust Commands for Networks Programming & Designing Networks Establishing & Managing Network Protocols Packet & Network Analysis Network Performance Monitoring
Star pitcher for the World Champion Atlanta Braves, Greg Maddux is also the first man to win the Cy Young Award four years in a row. Greg Maddux, who has achieved almost every individual goal a pitcher can have, has led the major leagues with the most victories, starts, complete games, and innings pitched.
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