Résultats pour "Control" dans Biographies et mémoires

DEPTH CONTROL is an experimental exploration by an essayist, aiming to make sense of and reflect on personal identity, belonging, and the choices that shape us. It captures a rich, sensory understanding of coming of age, experiencing sexuality, contemplating gender, and navigating relationships. While the themes may be timeless—a young woman finding her way, understanding her body, and dealing with the end of one relationship while considering new ones—the narrative itself breaks traditional forms, seamlessly blending different modes of existence.

"Candy Jones" was the stage name of Jessica Wilcox who became famous as a model and "pinup girl" in the early 1940s. Her story seems too bizarre to be true. One of America's most famous models, brainwashed by the CIA? Yes, it is another example of truth being stranger than fiction. The story begins with Candy's wedding to Long John Nebel, New York's most successful radio talk-show host. During the wedding, and regularly thereafter, Candy's personality would seem to shift. She would suddenly change from her affable, self-effacing self to a brusque, aggressive "stranger".

The designer of Unreal and Gears of War offers an eye-opening personal account of the video game industry as it grew from niche hobby to hundred-billion-dollar enterprise. Video games are dominating the planet. In 2020, they brought in $180 billion dollars globally—nearly $34 billion in the...

If David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, Larry David, and Caitlin Moran had the unlikeliest orgy in history, the resulting love child might one day write a book like this rollicking collection of true tales from Roy Sekoff, the founding editor of The Huffington Post. Whether he's describing a teenage pilgrimage to a Times Square porn superstore, life-changing experiences with high colonics and psychic readings, or that time Chevy Chase grabbed his balls at a funeral, Sekoff is a lively raconteur whose sharp observations wring laughs out of a ludicrous-yet-relatable life.

It's October of 1993 in Hawaii. A drunk driver hurtles toward a bend in the road. From the opposite direction, accomplished advertising creative and triathlete Phil Slott takes a routine drive. As he eases into the bend, he meets the drunk driver skidding into the wrong lane and, in one second, Phil's life takes a dramatic turn. As he struggles to stay alive in the ICU, Phil's organs, bones, and much of his brain are broken. What he and everyone else come to realize is that his creative drive and passion remain intact.

In Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control Fear, Isolation and a Childhood Without Education, Calvin Bagley courageously chronicles his journey through isolation, fear and religious contradiction. This powerful memoir reveals how navigating PTSD, dealing with childhood trauma, and reexamining core beliefs can form the foundation for genuine transformation, resilience, and healing.

The real succession story of the Murdoch empire is more shocking than the fictional TV series. When Rupert Murdoch made a fateful decision about who should inherit his media colossus, he believed that pitting his children against each other would produce the most capable heir. Twenty-five years...

In this inspirational cross between self-help and memoir, Chad Michael Hardy chronicles his journey from a strict Mormon upbringing to self-acceptance and true authenticity. Facing discrimination and a crisis of faith due to living inauthentically, Hardy embraced the transformative law of Zero to get unstuck, find balance, and unlock infinite potential.

Market luminary and author of Why Gold? Why Now? and The Tucker Letter shares the story of his path from troubled teen to business success. This touching collection of stories reveals trying times for a bright young boy unaware of his alternative learning style. Born in rural eastern North Carolina to a structure ill-suited for nonconformists, he was outcast from day one. Tucker reveals what it’s like to grow up under harsh religious zealotry, rigid cultural norms, and a fear-based regime. Then to transition to what he slowly learned is a magical life, not to be missed.

A comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement, including interviews with living icons and unsung heroes—from former Newsweek reporter and author of the “powerful and moving” (The New York Times) Witness to the Revolution. For lovers of both...

From the longest-serving Flight Director in NASA's history comes a revealing account of high-stakes Mission Control work and the Space Shuttle program that has redefined our relationship with the universe. A compelling look inside the Space Shuttle missions that helped lay the groundwork for the...

Voice of a young man trying to understand/unlock the secrets of what we call life.

Feeling lost in your career or unsure how to chase your next big move? You’re not alone. She’s Lost Control dives into the messy, chaotic, and real journey of finding your path with powerhouse women who’ve been there — and made their own rules.From nailing your niche and tackling the money talk, to discovering what keeps you motivated when life throws curveballs, these honest conversations give you zero BS advice and the courage to take control of your story.Whether you’re pivoting, starting fresh, or just figuring it out as you go, this podcast is your new go-to for career clarity, ...

Lean in and absorb the compelling stories, guests and commentary on Power & Control with Stephen M. Thompson. Listen to discussions about the realities of stalking, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and much more. Learn to identify the signs of predatory behavior and hear the experiences of survivors, as well as expert analysis of current events and high profile cases.

Un podcast diario donde ser y estar es compulsorio. Donde reconocemos que somos humanos y es normal sentir con fuerza las emociones. Sumérgete en reflexiones sobre mentalidad, autoconocimiento y aprendizaje a partir de las experiencias cotidianas de la vida. En este espacio, te invitamos a pensar, reflexionar y cuestionarse todos los días, valorando quiénes somos, cómo nos sentimos y reconociendo el crecimiento como una parte fundamental en nuestra vida.. Únete a nosotros en este camino hacia una vida más consciente y compasiva.

Americans should be able to carry some sort of protection because you never know when you'll have to use it. To me as the author, I feel like a handgun is protection for yourself and your family. I mean, I don't have to give ya'll any examples, you see it all the time on TV. You never know when someone is going to try to break in your home and try to rob you. It's very important you have something you can respond with in a situation like that because if you don't, the intruder can take complete control of the scene and you won't be able to do anything for your family and home.

Locust of Control is a podcast about overcoming personal demons and taking charge of your life. It covers interviews and discussions on mental health, psychology, personal power and moving from victim to a thriving life.

The podcast that will inspire YOU to take control of your mind, and go forward, to build the life you want to live.

This pod cast will explore the role of vigilantes and civilian arrests in dealing with juvenile offenders in Queensland, Australia, is a topic that raises fundamental questions about the intersection of individual responsibility, the justice system, and community safety. The principles surrounding these actions are emblematic of a larger societal conversation about the pursuit of justice, the rights of minors in conflict with the law, and the fine line between vigilantism and well-intentioned civic involvement. In Queensland, where the law clearly outlines the boundaries and requirements for c

The first biography of the American inventor known as "The Father of Remote Control" (1888-1963), who pioneered electronic remote control for modern radio devices, missile guidance systems, variable pitch propellers, other military innovations, and single dial radio tuning. After importing medieval architectural elements from Europe, he built the Hammond Castle, now a museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Originally published in 1987 under author's pen name, then Nancy Rubin and available at the Hammond Castle Museum, it is now in a digitized and updated version.