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Author : Bill Lee
language : en
Publisher: Crown Archetype
Release Date : 2007-12-18
The Wrong Stuff written by Bill Lee and has been published by Crown Archetype this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The return of a sports classic with a new foreword by the author Finally back in print after many years, here is Bill Lee’s classic tale of his renegade life on and off the mound. Whether walking out on the Montreal Expos to protest the release of a valued teammate or telling sportswriters eager for candid and offbeat comments more about the game than his bosses wanted anyone to know, pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee became celebrated as much for his rebellious personality as for his remarkable talent. Add to the mix his affinity for Eastern religions and controversial causes, and you can see why Lee infuriated the establishment while entertaining his legion of fans. In this wildly funny memoir that became a massive bestseller in the United States and Canada when it was first published, Lee recounts the colorful story of his life—from the drugged-out antics of his college days at USC (where he learned that “marijuana never hammered me like a good Camel”) to his post–World Series travels with a group of liberal long-distance runners through Red China (where he discovered that conservatives don’t like marathons because “it’s much easier to climb into a Rolls-Royce”). Lee also describes his minor league days, joining the Reserves during the Vietnam War, his time with the Red Sox, and the 1975 World Series. He spares no detail while recalling his infamous falling-out with Red Sox management that led to his trade to Montreal. Full of irreverent wit, and an inherent love of the game, The Wrong Stuff is a sports classic for a new generation.
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Author : Truman Smith
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2013-02-27
The Wrong Stuff written by Truman Smith and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Between April and July 1944, Truman Smith Flew thirty-five bombing missions over France and Germany. He was only twenty years old. Although barely adults, Smith and his peers worried about cramming a lifetime’s worth of experience into every free night, each knowing he probably would not survive the next bombing mission. Written with blunt honesty, wry humor, and insight, The Wrong Stuff is Smith’s gripping memoir of that time. In a new preface, the author comments with equal honesty and humor on the impact this book has had on his life.
The Right And Wrong Stuff
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Author : Carter Cast
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-01-09
The Right And Wrong Stuff written by Carter Cast and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-09 with Business & Economics categories.
"Warning: Your career might be in danger of going off the rails. You probably have blind spots that are leaving you closer to the edge than you realize. Fortunately, Carter Cast has the solution. In this smart, engaging book he shows you how to avoid career derailment by becoming more self-aware, more agile, and more effective. This is the book you wish you had twenty years ago, which is why you should read it now." -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human The Right -- and Wrong -- Stuff is a candid, unvarnished guide to the bumpy road to success. The shocking truth is that 98 percent of us have at least one career-derailment risk factor, and half to two-thirds actually go off the rails. And the reason why people get fired, demoted, or plateau is because they let the wrong stuff act out, not because they lack talent, energy, experience, or credentials. Carter Cast himself had all the right stuff for a brilliant career, when he was called into his boss's office and berated for being obstinate, resistant, and insubordinate. That defining moment led to a years-long effort to understand why he came so close to getting fired, and what it takes to build a successful career. His wide range of experiences as a rising, falling, and then rising star again at PepsiCo, an entrepreneur, the CEO of Walmart.com, and now a professor and venture capitalist enables him to identify the five archetypes found in every workplace. You'll recognize people you work with (maybe even yourself) in Captain Fantastic, the Solo Flyer, Version 1.0, the One-Trick Pony, and the Whirling Dervish, and, thanks to Cast's insights, they won't be able to trip up your future.
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Author : Warren Murphy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
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Author : Sharon Sloan Fiffer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Wrong Stuff written by Sharon Sloan Fiffer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Antique dealers categories.
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Author : Karl Grossman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Wrong Stuff written by Karl Grossman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Nature categories.
Details NASA's mishaps with plutonium-fueled missions and its unrealistic calculations about the probability of a major accident, and offers a solar alternative that would make missions safe.
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Author : Marcus Stern
language : en
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Release Date : 2007-05-22
The Wrong Stuff written by Marcus Stern and has been published by PublicAffairs this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Duke Cunningham was an All-American success story. The Midwestern boy who went off to war, became a hero, and rode his fame into Congress even bragged that Tom Cruise played him in a popular movie. But the fall of this "Top Gun" was almost as epic and just as cinematic. Today he sits in prison, branded as the most corrupt member of Congress in U.S. history. To the public, Cunningham was a heroic family man. In reality, he was a hard-drinking, partisan bully with a lavish sense of entitlement and feckless moral compass. He partnered with rogues like Brent Wilkes and Mitch Wade, and together they hatched a grandiose plan to get rich wrapping themselves in the flag. Over time, Cunningham fed Wilkes and Wade tens of millions of dollars in vital post-9/11 contracts in exchange for millions in bribes. Their clubhouse was a yacht tied up along the Potomac River. From there, they traveled the city in limos, flew in private jets, and hosted all-night parties at posh hotels. Their funding came from "earmarks" in classified military contracts that were supposed to protect our troops in Iraq—not be squandered on booze and beautiful women, on yachts and jets. Now, members of the team that won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for sending Cunningham to prison uncover new details in a story still unfolding in Washington. The Wrong Stuff chronicles Cunningham's rise and his sordid fall. It is the saga of a man who came to believe his own press clippings and developed an enormous sense of self-entitlement, a man strong enough to brave enemy fire but too weak to resist the corrupt contractors and lobbyists in the nation's capital. It is also the story of the shadowy side of Washington today. More than just the story of one crooked politician, this is an inside look at how our system allowed this to happen. The Wrong Stuff provides the context for Cunningham's misdeeds and shows that more than one man's venality was involved. Indeed, there were things darkly wrong with Washington that invited Cunningham—and others—to steal, often putting American soldiers and Marines at risk during wartime. If you want to understand the recent outcry over congressional corruption, then you need to understand how Cunningham and his contractor friends used the government to enrich themselves. This penetrating, witty, and gossipy analysis of how they stole and how they got caught makes for a fascinating read with a lesson for all Americans.
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Author : Guy Thair
language : en
Publisher: Indies United Publishing House, LLC
Release Date : 2016-11-21
The Wrong Stuff written by Guy Thair and has been published by Indies United Publishing House, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-21 with categories.
A mysterious box opens a link to the past and a plot to change our future.When Hannah Meredith buys a box marked "stuff" at an auction, her world suddenly unravels into a series of increasingly bizarre and terrifying events.Follow Hannah and her unlikely allies in their frantic attempts to stay alive and save the world from disaster in The Wrong Stuff. A fast-moving, original thriller with a SciFi twist and more than a touch of dark humor.
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Author : Truman Smith
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2013-02-27
The Wrong Stuff written by Truman Smith and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-27 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Between April and July 1944, Truman Smith Flew thirty-five bombing missions over France and Germany. He was only twenty years old. Although barely adults, Smith and his peers worried about cramming a lifetime’s worth of experience into every free night, each knowing he probably would not survive the next bombing mission. Written with blunt honesty, wry humor, and insight, The Wrong Stuff is Smith’s gripping memoir of that time. In a new preface, the author comments with equal honesty and humor on the impact this book has had on his life.
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Author : M T McGuire
language : en
Publisher: Hamgee University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-13
The Wrong Stuff written by M T McGuire and has been published by Hamgee University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-13 with Fiction categories.
The Pan of Hamgee is not a natural knight in shining armour. Yet he has escaped from police custody in K’Barth, switched realities and foiled Lord Vernon’s attempt to kidnap Ruth, the Chosen One, from the Festival Hall. Pretty good, he thinks. However, Ruth thinks otherwise. Being pursued by Lord Vernon is bad enough. Now, thanks to The Pan, she’s on the run. They are both alive, of course, but with Lord Vernon on their tail neither of them can be sure how long for. To save K'Barth and Ruth, the woman of his dreams, The Pan must introduce her to the Candidate, who is prophesied to be the man of her dreams. And he must do it fast – before Lord Vernon finds her. But the gentleman in question is in hiding and no-one knows where. Only The Pan can find him, if he can bring himself to unite them. Written in British English with a dash of light swearing. Suggested cinema rating PG. A QUICK WORD WITH THE AUTHOR Q - So, tell us about the K’Barthan Series. What made you write it? What makes it special? A - As a reader, I have always loved British satire and humor or humour. I love comedic sci fi and fantasy and I love funny; funny epic fantasy series like the Discworld novels and comedic sci fi like Douglas Adams totally floats my boat. But I also like a gripping tale that zips along quickly in the time honoured tradition of unputdownable adventure. And of course, I like genre fiction mashups; Douglas Adams meets StarTrek and James Bond - and a dash of romance (but no squelchy bits). Therefore, my cunning gambit was fantasy that was also science fiction and would surprise even me. I wanted a fast paced story and gripping tale but comedy in the tradition of all the great funny British authors. The K'Barthan series does have a deeper side. Sure on one level it's a light piece of witty comedy fiction but on another level it's about teamwork; team action in science fiction - or fantasy. Our heros and heroines work together across the series to bring down the indomitable forces of evil (bit of an untrendy epic fantasy trope there but I like it). You won't find standard mythic creatures in my sci fi - I couldn't face the deluge of emails I'd inevitably get from those who knew more about them than I do, telling me I'd got them wrong. However, you will find all sorts of quirky characters and interesting alien species. From six feet Swamp Things with antennae to cute furry creatures like the Blurpons, with their fluffy ears, big button eyes and penchant for extreme violence. The K’Barthan population has variety. Q – Should this series be read in order? A – Yes. The character development – and some of the technology – will make the most sense if it is. That said, the short series prequel can be read any time. The books go in this order: - Unlucky Dip: Prequel - Few Are Chosen, K’Barthan Series: Part 1 - The Wrong Stuff, K’Barthan Series: Part 2 - One Man: No Plan, K’Barthan Series: Part 3 - Looking For Trouble, K’Barthan Series: Part 4 Q – What is your favourite kind of Book? Would The K'Barthan Series fit on the list? A – Oh yes. I wrote it entirely for me. If anyone else likes it, that’s gravy. I love British humour, especially satire and parody in sci fi and fantasy: people like Pratchett and Adams. There’s so much texture and depth in their books. I think if you're funny you can be harder hitting and setting it all in a parallel reality helps. Q – Do you have a target reader? A – It's more a mind set and an approach to life I'm reaching out to. Sure, I wrote it with my (then) teenage nephew in mind - but to give you an idea; the oldest fan of the series I know of is in his 90s and the youngest is 10. Q – Thanks for giving our readers a look inside The K'Barthan Series. A – Thank you!