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From the New York Times bestseller, the story of jazz, told through the journeys of three towering artists

Brad Gilbert je autorem bestselleru Vyhrávat Hnusně a bývalým profesionálním hráčem a mistrovský trenér, který představuje svůj inspirativní přístup k dosažení úspěchu s motivačními tipy, jak se vypořádat s intenzivním tlakem, rozptýlením, frustracemi a konkurenty. V US v prvním výtisku 50.000 ks prodaných. Gilbert (Vyhrávat Hnusně) si užil úspěšnou kariéru tenisového trenéra, včetně trénování posledních dvou hráčů z USA, kteří skončili rok na pozici světové jedničky, Andre Agassiho a Andyho Roddicka (oba poskytují předmluvu). V této knize vypráví, jak to udělal: intenzivní loajalita, pečlivé naslouchání, pečlivé vyhledávání a dělání všeho, co bylo potřeba, aby zajistil, že jeho hráč dorazil na každý zápas mentálně zaměřený na vítězství. Jde o pohled do zákulisí přípravy na profesionální tenisový zápas, přičemž samotnému zápasu a jeho následkům je věnována pozornost. Navíc v tenise hráč vybírá a platí trenéra, čímž se vztah liší od vztahu šéfa a hráče.

Příběh zakladatele a ředitele jedné z největších technologických společností v Americe. Za úspěchem Dell Technologies stojí tři důležité bitvy, které bylo nutné vybojovat: bitva o to, firmu spustit, udržet ji a transformovat. Vůbec poprvé Dell odhaluje úspěchy a prohry, které formovaly vývoj společnosti v tomto rychle se měnícím odvětví a také jeho vlastní proměnu v ředitele, jakého firma potřebovala. S humorem a pokorou vzpomíná na mentory, kteří mu ukázali, jak proměnit vášeň v byznys, konkurenty, kteří se stali jeho přáteli, protivníky nebo obojím, a žraloky, kteří kroužili okolo a čekali na slabou chvilku. Ukazuje se, že za jeho úspěchem stojí dlouhodobá vize: technologie je nakonec především o lidech a jejich potenciálu. Hraj fér a vyhraj (Play Nice But Win) je víc než jen upřímný portrét lídra na rozcestí, je to survival story dokazující, že i když každý s technologickým nadhledem a podnikatelským zápalem může vybudovat něco velkého, je zapotřebí skutečného lídra k tomu, aby vzniklo něco, co přetrvá. „Michael vás provede každým krokem svého příběhu, od založení firmy na pokoji studentské koleje až po uskutečnění největší akvizice v technologické oblasti v historii. Kdokoliv, kdo se zajímá o byznys na jakékoliv úrovni, může těžit z hlubokých postřehů v této knize.“ —Bill Gates

From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, a fast-moving, musically astute portrait of arguably the greatest composer of American popular music Irving Berlin (1888–1989) has been called—by George Gershwin, among others—the greatest songwriter of the golden age of the American popular song. “Berlin has no place in American music,” legendary composer Jerome Kern wrote; “he is American music.” In a career that spanned an astonishing nine decades, Berlin wrote some fifteen hundred tunes, including “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “God Bless America,” and “White Christmas.” From ragtime to the rock era, Berlin’s work has endured in the very fiber of American national identity. Exploring the interplay of Berlin’s life with the life of New York City, noted biographer James Kaplan offers a visceral narrative of Berlin as self-made man and witty, wily, tough Jewish immigrant. This fast-paced, musically opinionated biography uncovers Berlin’s unique brilliance as a composer of music and lyrics. Masterfully written and psychologically penetrating, Kaplan’s book underscores Berlin’s continued relevance in American popular culture.

The child of Communist war-hero parents under Tito's regime in postwar Yugoslavia, Marina Abramović was raised with a relentless work ethic. Even as she was beginning to build an international artistic career, she lived at home under her mother's abusive control, strictly obeying a 10 p.m. curfew. But nothing could quell her insatiable curiosity, her desire to connect with people, or her distinctly Balkan sense of humor -- all of which informs her art and her life. Marina's story, by turns moving, epic, and dryly funny, is a vivid and powerful rendering of the unparalleled life of an extraordinary artist --

Finally the definitive biography that Frank Sinatra, justly termed 'The Entertainer of the Century,' deserves and requires. Like Peter Guralnick on Elvis, Kaplan goes behind the legend to give us the man in full, in his many guises and aspects: peerless singer, (sometimes) powerful actor, business mogul, tireless lover and associate of the powerful and infamous. In 2010's Frank: The Voice, James Kaplan, in rich, distinctive, compulsively-readable prose, told the story of Frank Sinatra's meteoric rise to fame, subsequent failures, and reinvention as a star of the stage and screen. The story of 'Ol' Blue Eyes; continues with Sinatra: The Chairman, picking up the day after Frank claimed his Academy Award in 1954 and had reestablished himself as the top recording artist in music. Frank's life post-Oscar was incredibly dense: in between recording albums and singles, he often shot four or five movies a year; did TV show and nightclub appearances; started his own label, Reprise; and juggled his considerable commercial ventures (movie production, the restaurant business, even prizefighter management) alongside his famous and sometimes notorious social activities and commitments.

Finally the definitive biography that Frank Sinatra, justly termed 'The Entertainer of the Century,' deserves and requires. Like Peter Guralnick on Elvis, Kaplan goes behind the legend to give us the man in full, in his many guises and aspects: peerless singer, (sometimes) powerful actor, business mogul, tireless lover and associate of the powerful and infamous. In 2010's Frank: The Voice, James Kaplan, in rich, distinctive, compulsively-readable prose, told the story of Frank Sinatra's meteoric rise to fame, subsequent failures, and reinvention as a star of the stage and screen. The story of 'Ol' Blue Eyes; continues with Sinatra: The Chairman, picking up the day after Frank claimed his Academy Award in 1954 and had reestablished himself as the top recording artist in music. Frank's life post-Oscar was incredibly dense: in between recording albums and singles, he often shot four or five movies a year; did TV show and nightclub appearances; started his own label, Reprise; and juggled his considerable commercial ventures (movie production, the restaurant business, even prizefighter management) alongside his famous and sometimes notorious social activities and commitments.

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The definitive biography of a 20th century icon by an internationally respected bestselling author.

Exploring the complex psyche of Frank Sinatra, this biography delves into his journey from humble beginnings in Hoboken to his tumultuous rise and fall in the entertainment world. James Kaplan provides a profound insight into Sinatra's life, capturing the essence of his charisma and the struggles behind his iconic voice. The narrative reveals the man behind the legend, portraying him as a tortured genius who faced personal and professional challenges, ultimately leading to his Oscar-winning comeback in "From Here to Eternity."