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Onassis

An Extravagant Life

by Frank Brady ...

“Onassis, as he emerges from these pages, is superb…Onassis was a phenomenon in our time, combining money, power, intelligence, a zest for humanity, and, I suspect, a deep-seated humanity…Onassis was, above all, a man…Brady provides many insights into the attitudes of the man.” The New York Times Book Review “Onassis was a hard-driving ambitious man who went after whatever he wanted and ... Read more

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“Onassis, as he emerges from these pages, is superb…Onassis was a phenomenon in our time, combining money, power, intelligence, a zest for humanity, and, I suspect, a deep-seated humanity…Onassis was, above all, a man…Brady provides many insights into the attitudes of the man.” The New York Times Book Review “Onassis was a hard-driving ambitious man who went after whatever he wanted and
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Citizen Welles

A Biography of Orson Welles

by Frank Brady ...

Series series Screen Classics
George Orson Welles (1915–1985) is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. At just twenty-five years old, he cowrote, produced, directed, and starred in his Academy Award–winning debut film Citizen Kane (1941). His innovative and distinctive directorial style—nonlinear narratives, unusual camera angles, deep focus shots, and long takes—continues to be ... Read more

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George Orson Welles (1915–1985) is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. At just twenty-five years old, he cowrote, produced, directed, and starred in his Academy Award–winning debut film Citizen Kane (1941). His innovative and distinctive directorial style—nonlinear narratives, unusual camera angles, deep focus shots, and long takes—continues to be
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Citizen Welles

A Biography of Orson Welles

by Frank Brady ...

A decade in the research and writing, biographer Frank Brady's Citizen Welles is the first comprehensive life story, definitive for our time, of Orson Welles through to his death in 1985. Welles's influence on several generations of American filmmakers, from Kubrick to Spielberg, for example, is incalculable. Welles's creative achievements, from the best known --- his all-time great movie Citizen ... Read more

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A decade in the research and writing, biographer Frank Brady's Citizen Welles is the first comprehensive life story, definitive for our time, of Orson Welles through to his death in 1985. Welles's influence on several generations of American filmmakers, from Kubrick to Spielberg, for example, is incalculable. Welles's creative achievements, from the best known --- his all-time great movie Citizen
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Endgame

Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

by Frank Brady ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several
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Onassis

An Extravagant Life

by Frank Brady ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

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7 hours 38 min

Aristotle Onassis was a born orator, and Jackie Kennedy would sit and listen to him spin off tales and stories—often racy—by the hour. A speaker of seven languages, he could keep a dinner party of some of the world’s most sophisticated conversationalists spellbound. Even Jackie couldn’t help but drop her reserve and laugh with him. America’s First Lady simply never knew anyone quite as free or ... Read more

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Aristotle Onassis was a born orator, and Jackie Kennedy would sit and listen to him spin off tales and stories—often racy—by the hour. A speaker of seven languages, he could keep a dinner party of some of the world’s most sophisticated conversationalists spellbound. Even Jackie couldn’t help but drop her reserve and laugh with him. America’s First Lady simply never knew anyone quite as free or
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Steel Rails: 10 Books of Compelling Railroad Stories

The Driver, Danger Signals, The Young Train Dispatcher, Cab and Caboose, Ralph on the Engine, etc.

by Garet Garrett, John A. Hill, Jasper Ewing Brady, Kirk Munroe, A. Frank Pinkerton, Oliver Optic, Allen Chapman, Burton Egbert Stevenson ...

Steel Rails: 10 Books of Compelling Railroad Stories brings together an eclectic suite of narratives, each offering a unique window into the transformative era of railroading. The anthology traverses an impressive range of literary styles, from stirring adventure tales to thought-provoking social commentaries. These stories capture the essence of a time when steel veins tied vast lands together, ... Read more

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Steel Rails: 10 Books of Compelling Railroad Stories brings together an eclectic suite of narratives, each offering a unique window into the transformative era of railroading. The anthology traverses an impressive range of literary styles, from stirring adventure tales to thought-provoking social commentaries. These stories capture the essence of a time when steel veins tied vast lands together,
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Endgame

Bobby Fischer’s Remarkable Rise and Fall—from America’s Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

by Frank Brady ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

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13 hours 30 min

From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer’s, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer’s life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life—he began as a ... Read more

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From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer’s, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer’s life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life—he began as a
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Boys Book of Western Stories, The

Short Stories of the Old West

by Frank Kidd, Harvey Stanbrough, London Baker, Gaius Warner, Blake Bobechko, Brady Putzke, Walt Coburn, Frank Theodat, Zack Grafman, Roy Norton ...

Narrated by Jason McGinty ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

Classic western adventure. Made for the next generation. The Boys Book of Western Stories brings together the best of the pulp West: hard-riding heroes, outlaw showdowns, and wide-open country where courage is the only currency that matters. Eight short stories spanning the golden age of American frontier fiction and bold new voices curated for boys ages 10 to 16 who are ready for stories with ... Read more

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Classic western adventure. Made for the next generation. The Boys Book of Western Stories brings together the best of the pulp West: hard-riding heroes, outlaw showdowns, and wide-open country where courage is the only currency that matters. Eight short stories spanning the golden age of American frontier fiction and bold new voices curated for boys ages 10 to 16 who are ready for stories with
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The Real Bobby Fischer

A Year with the Chess Genius

by Petra Dautov ...

The Willfully Inscrutable Bobby Bobby Fischer, the enigmatic 11th World Chess Champion, lived in Germany for almost a year beginning in April 1990. He had connected with a woman, Petra Dautov, who had reached out to him two years before. It was not a romantic relationship, but quite intriguing nevertheless. In her own words, “My intention in describing the experiences in this book was to show the ... Read more

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The Willfully Inscrutable Bobby Bobby Fischer, the enigmatic 11th World Chess Champion, lived in Germany for almost a year beginning in April 1990. He had connected with a woman, Petra Dautov, who had reached out to him two years before. It was not a romantic relationship, but quite intriguing nevertheless. In her own words, “My intention in describing the experiences in this book was to show the
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Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care

What You Do Matters

by David Farrell, Cathie Brady, Barbara Frank ...

"This book represents the intersection of nursing and culture change. Read it. Do it with, not for, your staff."—Sarah Burger, RNC, MPH, FAAN, Gerontological Nurse Consultant"This book should be required reading for all who work in care settings, and the text used for leadership and health care administration courses in colleges." —Joanne Rader, RN, MN, PMHNP, Nurse Specialist Consultant"David ... Read more

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"This book represents the intersection of nursing and culture change. Read it. Do it with, not for, your staff."—Sarah Burger, RNC, MPH, FAAN, Gerontological Nurse Consultant"This book should be required reading for all who work in care settings, and the text used for leadership and health care administration courses in colleges." —Joanne Rader, RN, MN, PMHNP, Nurse Specialist Consultant"David
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A Long-Term Care Leader's Guide to High Performance

Doing Better Together

by Cathie Brady, David Farrell, Barbara Frank ...

"Essential reading for all current and future leaders in long-term care. The authors are outstanding in this field, and provide valuable insight."—Nicholas G. Castle, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Health Policy & Management, University of Pittsburgh"A really good book for anyone who wants the 'secret sauce' that makes great nursing centers tick."—J. Mark Traylor, President & CEO, Traylor-Porter ... Read more

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"Essential reading for all current and future leaders in long-term care. The authors are outstanding in this field, and provide valuable insight."—Nicholas G. Castle, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Health Policy & Management, University of Pittsburgh"A really good book for anyone who wants the 'secret sauce' that makes great nursing centers tick."—J. Mark Traylor, President & CEO, Traylor-Porter
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How Life Imitates Chess

Making the Right Moves - From the Board to the Boardroom

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Adam Grupper ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster ... Read more

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One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster
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