She has been called "one of the most richly idiomatic female pop singers of her generation" by Rolling Stone magazine. Translation: Jewel speaks to millions of fans of all ages through her award-winning music and bestselling poetry books. Now, get to know this supertalented performer for the down-to-earth, savvy, and unpretentious person she is -- a dynamic young woman who, her friends all agree, is "too normal to be a rock star." Revealing Jewel pieces together a remarkable portrait, through the words of those who know her best: her family and close friends, her band, and her colleagues on the road, in the studio, and on the movie set -- including Moby, producer Arif Mardin, actor/director Billy Bob Thornton, Jewel's father, singer/ songwriter Atz Kilcher, and her mother and manager, Lenedra J. Carroll. This one-of-a-kind compilation gets up close and personal on: Jewel's childhood...the hard times...her rise to fame...paying her dues...the recording experience...the touring life...superstardom...art
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The only thing wrong with this readable, funny memoir of a magazine writer's yearlong travels across the world in search of pleasure and balance is that it seems so much like a Jennifer Aniston movie. Like Jen, Liz is a plucky blond American woman in her thirties with no children and no major money worries. As the book opens, she is going through a really bad divorce and subsequent stormy rebound love affair. Awash in tears in the middle of the night on the floor of the bathroom, she begins to pray for guidance, "you know -- like, to God." God answers. He tells her to go back to bed. I started seeing the Star headlines: "Jen's New Faith!" "What Really Happened at the Ashram!" "Jen's Brazilian Sugar Daddy -- Exclusive Photos!" Please understand that Gilbert, whose earlier nonfiction book, The Last American Man, portrayed a contemporary frontiersman, is serious about her quest. But because she never leaves her self-deprecating humor at home, her journey out of depression and toward belief lacks a certain gravit
Arthur and his soccer teammates are headed for the playoffs when their best players-Francine and the Brain-get into an argument.When the two players wont even pass to each other the team begins to suf-fer.Well Arthur and Buster be able to help their friends settle their differences and make it to the playoffs? Presented in chapter-book format,for children who are ready to read on their own,this tale of team spirit will surely be a hit among Arthur fans. 作者简介：Marc Brown，is the creator of the best-selling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a sec-ond book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts, and on Martha's Vineyard.
SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND reveals the missing linkbetween wanting success and achieving it! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily,while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is thedifference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing,work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses,or investments? The shocking answer is: None of the above! In his groundbreaking SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND, T. HarvEker states: "Give me five minutes, and I can predict yourfinancial future for the rest of your life!" Eker does this byidentifying your "money and success blueprint." We all have apersonal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, andit is this blueprint, more than anything, that will determine ourfinancial lives. You can know everything about marketing, sales,negotiations, stocks, real estate, and the world of finance, but ifyour money blueprint is not set for a high level of success, youwill never have a lo
Janey Wilcox wants to be on top. Not since author Candace Bushnell created Carrie Bradshaw and Sex and the City has there been a heroine like Janey Wilcox. Janey is a beautiful yet struggling social climber determined to survive in New York. Readers first met Janey in Bushnell's international bestseller 4 Blondes. Now, Janey's back, with a major modeling contract, a Porsche Boxster, and big plans. As Janey attends the hottest party in the Hamptons, the reader is drawn into a seemingly glamorous world of $100,000 cars, hunky polo players, media moguls, and relationships whose hidden agendas are detectable only by the socially astute. But look out! As Janey is pulled into this whirlwind, unseen forces conspire to bring her down. Trading Up is a hilarious tour de force by the writer who made Manolo Blahniks a household name. Searingly observant and bitingly witty, the novel takes aim at a world in which one can never be rich enough, well dressed enough, or high enough in the social order. Like Jane
The two political classics in this book are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from the Period of the Warring States (403-221BC), they anticipate Machiavelli's The Prince by nearly 2000 years. The Art of War is the best known of a considerable body of Chinese works on the subject. It analyses the nature of war, and reveals how victory may be ensured. The Book of Lord Shang is a political treatise for the instruction of rulers. These texts are anything but armchair strategy or ivory-tower speculation. They are serious, urgent and practical responses to the desperate situations in which they were written. They have been immensely influential both inside and outside China.
The emphasis in college applications on balancing grades and extracurricular activities appears benignly positive at first glance. Yet, as Karabel explains, the top Ivy League schools created this formula in the 1920s because they were uncomfortable with the number of Jewish students accepted when applicants were judged solely on their grades. The search for prospective freshmen with "character" was, with varying explicitness, an effort to maintain the slowly declining Protestant establishment. At one point, Karabel says in this stimulating study of admissions policies, Harvard codified a policy of accepting applicants with weak academic credentials who could better appreciate the school's social opportunities, while Princeton promised to accept any alumnus's son with even the faintest hope of graduation. Karabel, a sociologist who once served on UC-Berkeley's admissions committee, extensively covers the "Jewish problem" at the Big Three colleges, but also tackles the cultural shifts that lowered the barriers
Mike's back, this time tackling The Pres and promising to kick the good old boy's butt from here to kingdom come. As if that's not enough he's aiming to smoke him out well in time for next year's elections... Other targets include Murdoch's media and particularly useful are ideas including a Green Party for men who eat red meat, a Pope who likes the ladies, and a handy guide to "Talking To Your Conservative Brother-in-Law". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder allows you to enjoyinformative and entertaining discussions of English words derivedfrom Greek and Latin roots：and expand your working vocabulary atthe same time. Words that share the same root are grouped for easystudy. This is the ideal book for people who want to increase theirword power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots whileintroducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized byGreek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new wordsand roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to testprogress. A great study aid for students preparing to takestandardized tests.
Fresh from her triumph at lucent，Carly Fiorina took command of Hewlett-packard in july 1999.Ever since,there has been worldwide fascination with her even-tual destiny.She was Venturing further than any woman previously had into traditional men's territory.This wasn't just the engineer's realm of bits and bytes;this was the guys'world of beer blasts,rolled-up shirt sleeves,and deer-hunting trips to the founders'ranch. Could Fiorina use her charismatic salesmanship,earthy wit,and iron will to rescus a $40 billion com-pany from a painful period of decline?If she failed,would her missteps destroy Hewlett-Packard,the revered computer and printer company that helped create Silicon Valley? Perfect Enough is the definitive account of the most dangerous year in carly Fiorina's life,chronicling her daredvil bid to remake HP with a record-shattering $20 billion acquistion of archrival Com-paq Computer.Not since the late 19805-when Wall Street operatives battled over the fate of RJR Nabisco-has t takeover drama
When two of his American employees were held hostage in Iran,H. Ross Perot and a select group of his employees took matters intotheir own hands.
A woman's work is never done. From the creator of Women For Hire, America's #1 job fair for women, comes a real-world guide to on-the-job success. Tory Johnson teaches professionals at every level the most important networking skills and career strategies to keep them on top of the game. Using real-life anecdotes, professional advice, and quizzes, readers will learn: - How to create a personal definition of success - The business etiquette rules every woman must learn to get ahead - How to deal with difficult colleagues - Keys for making networking contacts work - The trick to unselfish self-promoting - Tips for coping with life's curveballs while keeping a career on track - The tools for smarter, stronger, and better negotiating - The secrets to enjoying success once it's been achieved
Kids will love learning how to read with this new series from DK and LEGO? Mixels LEGO? Mixels: Let's Mix combines DK's new three-level reading scheme with LEGO Mixels, the new LEGO property, and will help kids learn how to read - and learn to love reading. Packed with bold, bright and colourful pictures your child will enjoy learning how to read with the brand new LEGO Mixels characters and all their stories. Full of fun, colourful characters these exciting kids' stories will get children reading. Featuring engaging and highly illustrated topics with true kid appeal. Part of the new DK Reads series, a three-level reading scheme that helps children become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary, and content are spot on for each stage. LEGO? Mixels: Let's Mix! is at the "Beginning to Read" level. Your child will love learning how to read, follow
The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward have travelled to Priestown for some unfinished business. For, deep in the catacombs of the cathedral, lurks the Spook's nemesis - The Bane. A creature he has never been able to defeat. As Thomas and his master prepare for the battle of their lives it becomes clear that The Bane isn't their only enemy in town. The Quisitor has arrived, searching the county for those who meddle with the dark - witches, warlocks and Spooks! When the Spook is arrested and sentenced to death it's up to Thomas, with a little help from his old friend Alice, to rescue his master and destroy the curse of Priestown.
Someone has been writing "BINKY RULES"all over school property,but Binky denies hes the one doing it.Supersleuths Buster and Fern try to aolve the mystery but they cant seem to agree on anything.Will they be able to discover whos been writing the graffiti before Binky really gets in to trouble? Presented in chapter-book format,for children who are ready to read on their own,this mysterious tale will surely be a hit among Arthur fans. 作者简介:Marc Brown，is the creator of the best-selling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a sec-ond book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts, and on Martha's Vineyard.
In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated de*ion of the workings of a market economy. The result of Smith’s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy right up to the present day.
Based on the groundbreaking ITV/The Learning Channel documentary series, and drawn from years of research and dozens of interviews with friends and associates speaking on the record for the first time, Diana contains never-before-revealed information and stunning insights about the beloved -- and largely misunderstood -- Princess of Wales. From claims that Diana was ready to leave Charles just weeks before the wedding to her lifelong battle against depression, from world-exclusive interviews with Diana's beau James Hewitt and her "surrogate mother-in-law" Shirley Hewitt to details about the unconventional "arrangements" in the royal household -- between Diana and James, Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles -- Diana is an honest, objective, and unparalleled biography. With thirty-two photographs -- including several never before published -- Diana shows all facets of this fascinating woman: her magic, her manipulations, her dazzling public persona, and her place in her people's hearts and history.
Today is election day in Mrs. Connor's class. The students will listen to speeches and vote for a new class president. Today is also Becky's first day at Robin Hill School. She thinks she would make a great class president, but she's new and has no friends yet. When Becky takes a chance and makes a speech, the whole class is surprised by the winner!
