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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 801min
In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands. In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his lime-green Plymouth Valiant, Knight grossed $8,000 his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable symbols in the world today. But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, in a memoir that is candid, humble, gutsy, and wry, he tells his story, beginning with his crossroads moment. At 24, after backpacking around the world, he decided to take the unconventional path to start his own business - a business that would be dynamic, different. Knight details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls the formative relationships with his first partners and employees, a ragtag group of misfits and seekers who became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Norbert Leo Butz, Phil Knight - introduction. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/007437/bk_sans_007437_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Marilyn Monroe: A Biography , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 15min
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model. She became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s, emblematic of the era's attitudes towards sexuality. Although she was a top-billed actress for only a decade, her films grossed $200 million by the time of her unexpected death in 1962. She continues to be considered a major popular culture icon. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage and married for the first time at the age of 16. While working in a factory as part of the war effort in 1944, she met a photographer and began a successful pin-up modeling career. The work led to short-lived film contracts with Twentieth Century-Fox (1946-47) and Columbia Pictures (1948). After a series of minor film roles, she signed a new contract with Fox in 1951. Over the next two years, she became a popular actress with roles in several comedies, including As Young as You Feel and Monkey Business, and in the dramas Clash by Night and Don't Bother to Knock. Monroe faced a scandal when it was revealed that she had posed for nude photos before becoming a star, but rather than damaging her career, the story increased interest in her films. By 1953, Monroe was one of the most bankable Hollywood stars, with leading roles in three films: the noir Niagara, which focused on her sex appeal, and the comedies Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire, which established her star image as a "dumb blonde". Although she played a significant role in the creation and management of her public image throughout her career, she was disappointed at being typecast and underpaid by the studio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Shelley Gates. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/068717/bk_acx0_068717_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 675min
Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller. It begins in North Philadelphia. He was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and petty thief. And his mother was overwhelmingly strict, beating him with belts, frying pans, and his own toys. The odds, in short, were stacked against our young hero, just like the odds that are stacked against the release of a new book in this era of social media (where Hart has a following of over 100 million, by the way). But Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway, J.K. Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds and turn it around. In his literary debut, he takes the listener on a journey through what his life was, what it is today, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is today. And that man happens to be the biggest comedian in the world, with tours that sell out football stadiums and films that have collectively grossed over $3.5 billion. He achieved this not just through hard work, determination, and talent: It was through his unique way of looking at the world. Because just like a book has chapters, Hart sees life as a collection of chapters that each person gets to write for himself or herself. "Not only do you get to choose how you interpret each chapter, but your interpretation writes the next chapter," he says. "So why not choose the interpretation that serves your life the best?" ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Hart. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/030323/bk_adbl_030323_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Shoe Dog
'A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like ... It's an amazing tale' Bill Gates'The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller' Warren BuffettIn 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today.But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons - about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world.- Shop: buecher
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The Sleepy Dog: Bedtime Stories for Toddlers: Short Goodnight Stories to Help Babies and Toddlers Relax and Fall Asleep Quickly. Baby Sleep Solution for Ages 1, 2, 3 and 4. , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 209min
Do you want to help your baby fall asleep quickly and with no stress? Then these beautiful 35 bedtime short stories are the solution!Here is an extract from the bedtime story “The Sleepy Dog Takes a Bath”:The Sleepy Dog was playing in the mud and water all day. He would bark, and he was very, very dirty.“Woof!” he would shout getting mud everywhere. “Grrrr!” he would snarl when his mommy, Mrs. Dog, would force him to have a bath.He would eat dinner with his dirty fingers and leave crumbs all over the table and footprints all over the floor. Everyone around The Sleepy Dog would get grossed out at him, but he would just go on being dirty and yucky.One day, The Sleepy Dog went home covered head to toe with sticks, leaves, tiny insects, and mud! Lots and lots of mud! Mud all the way up to his eyes!“Oh my, The Sleepy!” exclaimed Mrs. Dog. “You look like a tiny Doggy monster. Better get up and have a wash.”“But Mooooom!” The Sleepy protested, “Why do I need to take a bath when I’m just going to get dirty again?”Mrs. Dog snorted. The Sleepy needed to learn his lesson.“Fine, Sleepy Dog,” she said with her arms to her sides. “I’m going to let you see what happens to little doggies who don’t wash up.”So The Sleepy Dog had dinner that night, unwashed and stinky all the way till bedtime.“Do you want a bath now, The Sleepy?” asked Mr. Dog, looking concerned. “Nope!” The Sleepy laughed. “Woof, Woof, Woof!”The Sleepy dressed in his clean pajamas. He did not brush his teeth. He started to feel hot and itchy but he didn’t care. No bath time! Hooray!Mr. and Mrs. Dog tucked The Sleepy in bed and turned down the lights, shaking their heads at their hardheaded son. The moon rose above in the sky and The Sleepy lay in bed and tried to close his eyes. Itch. The Sleepy’s nose twitched. Scratch. Itch. Itch. Scratch. Scratch. The Sleepy Dog started scratching all over.If you want to h ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeni Brockbank. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/211525/bk_acx0_211525_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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I Can't Make This Up (eBook, ePUB)
New York Times bestselling author, superstar comedian, and Hollywood box office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word in this "hilarious but also heartfelt" (Elle) memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself. The question you're probably asking yourself right now is: What does Kevin Hart have that a book also has? According to the three people who have seen Kevin Hart and a book in the same room, the answer is clear: A book is compact. Kevin Hart is compact. A book has a spine that holds it together. Kevin Hart has a spine that holds him together. A book has a beginning. Kevin Hart's life uniquely qualifies him to write this book by also having a beginning. It begins in North Philadelphia. He was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and petty thief. And his mother was overwhelmingly strict, beating him with belts, frying pans, and his own toys. The odds, in short, were stacked against our young hero. But Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway, J.K. Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds and turn it around. In his literary debut, he takes us on a journey through what his life was, what it is today, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is today. And that man happens to be the biggest comedian in the world, with tours that sell out football stadiums and films that have collectively grossed over $3.5 billion. He achieved this not just through hard work, determination, and talent. "Hart is an incredibly magnetic storyteller, on the page as he is onstage, and that's what shines through [in this] genial, entertaining guide to a life in comedy" (Kirkus Reviews).- Shop: buecher
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Marilyn Monroe
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star.Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend's house - where she was forbidden from watching movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was 'Marilyn Monroe'.She was much-admired but suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films grossed over $200 million but she was known to have said: 'I don't want to make money. I just want to be wonderful.'She dazzled a generation with her inspired performances and unique style and glamour, and her legacy will live forever as one of the most iconic film actors of all time.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the star's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!- Shop: buecher
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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.Young, searching, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his Plymouth Valiant, Knight grossed eight thousand dollars that first year, 1963. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In this age of start-ups, Knight's Nike is the gold standard, and its swoosh is more than a logo. A symbol of grace and greatness, it's one of the few icons instantly recognized in every corner of the world.But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always been a mystery. Now, in a memoir that's surprising, humble, unfiltered, funny, and beautifully crafted, he tells his story at last. It all begins with a classic crossroads moment. Twenty-four years old, backpacking through Asia and Europe and Africa, wrestling with life's Great Questions, Knight decides the unconventional path is the only one for him. Rather than work for a big corporation, he will create something all his own, something new, dynamic, different. Knight details the many terrifying risks he encountered along the way, the crushing setbacks, the ruthless competitors, the countless doubters and haters and hostile bankers-as well as his many thrilling triumphs and narrow escapes. Above all, he recalls the foundational relationships that formed the heart and soul of Nike, with his former track coach, the irascible and charismatic Bill Bowerman, and with his first employees, a ragtag group of misfits and savants who quickly became a band of swoosh-crazed brothers.Together, harnessing the electrifying power of a bold vision and a shared belief in the redemptive, transformative power of sports, they created a brand, and a culture, that changed everything.- Shop: buecher
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Tomato Shake And Other Foods You're Hesitant to Try (eBook, ePUB)
I've attended parties where people try to break the ice by asking, What's the grossest meat you've ever eaten? This book is not about that topic. For one thing, I'm a meat minimalist or a virtual vegetarian. I think that most people in the US, Europe, and other developed countries eat too much meat. It's not good for us. It's not good for the environment. And it's certainly not good for the animals who get eaten. Did they have a choice in the matter? But I'm not here to shove my point of view down your throat; or anything else for that matter.This book is also not about fancy parties where the host serves spaghetti without utensils. I don't know about you, but I've got better things to waste my money on than replacing my clothes. I know, I know, Spoilsport! We're not inviting you to our party if you're going to be like that!You might think that some of the foods which are mentioned in this book are gross. You may be correct in that assessment. However, you will never know unless you try them. I'll be polite. You can go first. And you never know, you may find some of these foods to be quite delightful, as do I. I'm not Mikey. I don't hate everything. On the other hand, there are quite a few things that I refuse to even try, believe it or not.Hopefully I've included enough humor in this book that you won't be totally grossed out. And you won't be saying, Gag me with a whole place setting, as one of my sister's liked to say at a younger age. When I told my other sister the title of this book - Tomato Shake and Other Foods You're Hesitant to Try - she replied, More like: and Other Foods You'd Avoid!My wife probably said something like, It's no wonder your stomach's always upset. To which I probably replied, My stomach's not always upset. To which my stomach replied, Rumble, rumble.Enough introduction already. Just grab the barf bag and start reading! You are curious to find out what these um … delicacies … are? Aren't you?- Shop: buecher
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Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again! 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray
Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again. Ten years after Mamma Mia! The Movie grossed more than $600 million, you’re invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA. With the film’s original cast returning and new additions including Lily James, Andy Garcia and Oscar® winner Cher. Sing-Along Edition includes Original Version, plus Sing-Along Edition and over 2 hours of bonus features including: Feature commentaries with Judy Cramer and Ol Parker Enhanced Sing-Along Deleted Song Performances and Scenes The Story Mamma Mia! Re-united Meeting Cher Costumes and The Dynamos Curtain Call Choreographing Mamma Mia! Here we go again- Shop: odax
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