Ergebnis für "Pro" in Biografien & Erinnerungen

Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at age 16, Phil Gaimon began riding a bicycle with the grand ambition of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a pro contract after just one season despite utter ignorance of a century of cycling etiquette. Now, in his book Pro Cycling on $10 a Day, Phil brings the full powers of his wit to tell his story.

Butch Harmon is the world’s number one golf coach. He taught Tiger Woods through one of the greatest stretches of victories in golf history (and, perhaps even more conspicuously, did not teach Tiger Woods following his unprecedented run), as well as superstars like Greg Norman, Adam Scott...

Apologia Pro Vita Sua (A Defence of One's Own Life), John Henry Newman's defense of his religious beliefs, was published in 1864 in response to Charles Kingsley of the Church of England after Newman quit his position as the Anglican vicar of St. Mary's, Oxford. From 1833 to 1841 there was friction in the Church of England which culminated in Newman's 1845 resignation as an Anglican vicar and his conversion to Roman Catholicism. Newman's essay responded to attacks from Charles Kingsley of the broad church party, who criticised Newman's conversion.

Butch Harmon is the world’s number one golf coach. He taught Tiger Woods through one of the greatest stretches of victories in golf history (and, perhaps even more conspicuously, did not teach Tiger Woods following his unprecedented run), as well as superstars like Greg Norman, Adam Scott...

John Henry Newman was an influential figure in the Church of England who shocked the Anglican community in 1843 when he joined the Roman Catholic Church. Newman's spiritual autobiography, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, is a classic of English literature. Besides serving as an eloquent response to his critics, it also explores the nature of Christianity and its place in the world. Newman’s work The Idea of a University covers topics such as the character of the academic community, the place of religion and moral values in the university milieu, and more.

Eine Zeitreise in die wilde Jugend unserer Großeltern, als wärst du live dabei! Verrückte Schlaglichter in eine unbekümmerte Zeit ohne Handy und Social Media, aber mit weit offenen Augen für das Wesentliche: Liebe, Erotik, Verwirrungen. Und dabei absolut keine Gebrauchsanweisung für nichts! Michael Schwarzmaier, Schauspieler und Autor, entdeckt nach über fünfzig Jahren eine Autobiografie, die er mit Mitte zwanzig geschrieben hat.

If you thought the world of pro wrestling was wild, imagine what you haven’t seen on TV and in the ring. Add to that the backdrop of building a renegade production company, negotiating with impossible wrestling talent, and hosting groundbreaking, shoot-style programming, and you have the story of Sean Oliver. Sean has seen industry-wide accolades for the company he co-founded and for which he serves as front man. Watch the unpredictable and unconventional story through Sean’s eyes.

This New York Times bestselling Trump biography from a major American intellectual explains how a renegade businessman became one of the most successful -- and necessary -- presidents of all time. In The Case for Trump, award-winning historian and political commentator Victor Davis Hanson...

Can a loving relationship endure career setbacks, infidelities, and mismatched sexual desires? This is the question psychologist Bonnie Comfort grapples with as she navigates her unpredictable thirty-year marriage to Hollywood screenwriter Bob, while she provides marital therapy to others. Bob is affectionate, brilliant, and hilarious—but his sexual desires are incompatible with Bonnie’s. Despite her misgivings, she indulges his kinks, which often included photographing her in lingerie.

In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose: Was Caril a kidnapped victim or a heartless accomplice? Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, John McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono.

Despite the howling protests from his peers, no one's ever been more willing to spill the beans on what it's really like inside the pro cycling peloton than the sarcastic scribe Phil Gaimon. Building on the outrageous success of his hilarious 2014 debut, Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro, Gaimon gathers the absolute gems from his monthly Q & A feature column in VeloNews magazine into his new book, Ask a Pro.

Before I opened my eyes to this world, my body knew pain. It wasn't the nurturing warmth of a mother's love that I felt in the womb; it was the pull and poison of addiction. Cocaine coursed through my tiny viens, shaping my first experience of life. While other babies grew in a cocoon of safety, I was introduced to a chaotic battle that defined my earliest moments. When I was born, I wasn't greeted with joy and celebration. My entry into the world was met with panic, medical interventions, and uncertainty. The doctors didn't see a healthy, thriving newborn.

John Arezzi was a lifelong Mets fan who dreamed of a job in baseball. In 1981, he took a job with the Mets Class A team in North Carolina. But Arezzi had another love: professional wrestling. Mat Memories is Arezzi's chance to hold the mic, and he holds nothing back - he names names and tells the untold behind-the-scenes stories: from the ring, the stage, and the diamond.

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Attorney Ed Nahhat of the Kemp Klein Law Firm in Troy, Michigan, sits down with lawyers and other legal professionals to understand what makes them tick, and review some important cases from their careers.

Story Bible Pro - the life-and-death podcast for writers and storytellers.

What does it take to overcome deeply embedded family traumas, career-ending betrayals, and failed relationships? What is the personal cost of keeping secrets—and staying in the closet? These are questions that Mary Means explores in her memoir, as she navigates growing up as a young closeted lesbian in Georgia during the 1960s and learning to love—and be loved—as an adult.

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"Te Espero pro Jantar" é um encontro de corações e histórias que tocam a alma. Brenda Linhares e Aldomar Júnior conduzem cada episódio com dedicação e carinho. Inspirados e orientados por livros que definem e enriquecem o tema, celebramos superações e as lições aprendidas. Combinamos relatos pessoais e insights profissionais para oferecer uma experiência enriquecedora. À nossa mesa, prometemos risos, lágrimas e inspiração a cada encontro. Reserve seu lugar, pois te esperamos para o jantar.

Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Mickey Mantle had a pro career that was good enough to earn him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. His career, could have been better, but for injuries and a hard lifestyle.