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Author: Cathleen Miller Publisher: U of Nebraska Press ISBN: 0803246838 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 536
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Not many women can claim to have changed history, but Nafis Sadik set that goal in her youth, and change the world she did. Champion of Choice tells the remarkable story of how Sadik, born into a prominent Indian family in 1929, came to be the world’s foremost advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights, the first female director of a United Nations agency, and “one of the most powerful women in the world” (London Times). An obstetrician, wife, mother, and devout Muslim, Sadik has been a courageous and tireless advocate for women, insisting on discussing the difficult issues that impact their lives: education, contraception, abortion, as well as rape and other forms of violence. After Sadik joined the fledgling UN Population Fund in 1971, her groundbreaking strategy for providing females with education and the tools to control their own fertility has dramatically influenced the global birthrate. This book is the first to examine Sadik’s contribution to history and the unconventional methods she has employed to go head-to-head with world leaders to improve millions of women’s lives. Interspersed between the chapters recounting Sadik’s life are vignettes of females around the globe who represent her campaign against domestic abuse, child marriage, genital mutilation, and other human rights violations. With its insights into the political, religious, and domestic battles that have dominated women’s destinies, Sadik’s life story is as inspirational as it is dramatic.
Author: William Hung Publisher: ISBN: 9780578507163 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 112
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He went from being laughed off American Idol to performing live with Ricky Martin. Imagine mustering the courage to try out for a reality TV show only to bomb the audition in front of millions of viewers. That level of nationwide humiliation would be enough to make even the most confident among us admit defeat. This story is proof that dreams can come true. Although American Idol hopeful William Hung with his off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" never did make it to Hollywood, he overcame the odds to define his own version of success. In this refreshingly upbeat memoir, William offers "Three Cs" to live by: Communication: Be genuine (authenticity goes farther than being phony--even in show business!) Context: Take responsibility for outcomes, especially those you can't control. And protect your time by saying "no" and setting boundaries. Connection: Build meaningful relationships that will enhance your business and your life. For anyone who's been booed off the stage of life, William will inspire you to tap into your true potential, turn negativity into something amazing, and reach for the stars.
Author: James J. Barrell Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313354375 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 235
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The first book to gather firsthand accounts of successful practices, and thinking habits, of sports legends and super-athletes—from across sports including football, baseball, basketball, boxing, golf, car-racing, and swimming—this work holds lessons that can power not only athletic success, but winning in any daily challenges of life or work. The result of years of research, Psychology of Champions offers the very personal words of star athletes who explain how they overcame such obstacles as fear, discouragement, and anxiety, and were able to move on to success. Each story—including from those of baseball great Ted Williams, basketball star Michael Jordan, football's famed Deion Sanders, and dozens more from across sports —is unique. Yet, the authors determine that, when all is said and done, the overriding variables accounting for the greatest success fall into three categories: motivation, confidence, and concentration. Barrell and Ryback spell out the rules for such success after each section in this absorbing book. The result is a book that not only entertains and educates us with firsthand accounts of ever-popular sports heroes, but also instructs athletes, amateur or professional, and arguably anyone with a goal to achieve in work or life. In-the-moment accounts reveal just what to do in various critical periods of sports competition—from being at bat in baseball, to making an instantaneous decision as a quarterback, firing the winning basket in the dying moments of a game, or launching the winning move in boxing or judo. Barrell and Ryback draw the lessons together in what they term The Focus Edge mindset. That mindset—and this book— says one former Olympian, take greatness and make it accessible to you and me.
Author: Paul Meier Publisher: ISBN: 9781414320083 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 0
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Tiger Woods wasn't born a champion. Neither was Lance Armstrong. They're winners because of choices they made at key moments in their lives. Through the inspiring stories of these and other champions—both famous figures and everyday people—best selling author and well-known psychiatrist Dr. Paul Meier and golf pro Jim Hiskey outline the eight critical choices that champions face, and show you how to become a winner in life. (Formerly published as Winning Is a Choice, May 2007). The “eight choices” include The Betsy King Story: Champions Choose to Accept Help from Others The Tiger Woods Story: Champions Choose to Risk Change The Cynthia Rowland Story: Champions Choose to Get Up and Move On The Linda Armstrong Kelly Story: Champions Choose to Find a Way Rachel's Story: Champions Choose to Face Their Problems Head-On The Lee Janzen Story: Champions Choose to Persevere The Byron Nelson Story: Champions Choose to Concentrate Bondo's Story: Champions Choose to Seek a Higher Purpose
Author: Bob Rotella Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1476788642 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 304
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A "guide to success in all aspects of life-- not just sports-- from business to relationships to personal challenges of every variety"--Amazon.com.
Author: Carl Deuker Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0316073490 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 170
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Jimmy Winter is a born star on the baseball field, and Seth Barnam can only dream of being as talented. Still, the two baseball fanatics have the kind of friendship that should last forever. But when Seth experiences an unthinkable loss, he's forced to find his own personal strength--on and off the field. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Best Book for Reluctant Readers A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Book of the Year
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 88
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Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Author: Elizabeth Letts Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345521102 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 353
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The dramatic and inspiring story of a man and his horse, an unlikely duo whose rise to stardom in the sport of show jumping captivated the nation Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry’s modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly. Here is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, the pair climbed to the very top of the sport of show jumping. Their story captured the heart of Cold War–era America—a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. They were the longest of all longshots—and their win was the stuff of legend.
Author: Paul D. Meier Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1414312806 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 170
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Through the inspiring stories of famous figures and everyday people, golf pro Jim Hiskey and psychologist Dr. Paul Meier outline the eight critical choices that champions face, and demonstrate that the real winners are individuals who make wise decisions when confronted with adversity. (Motivation)
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