Bøger af Stuart Miller

Iceland is a place like no other. From active volcanoes capped by colossal glaciers and roaring waterfalls cascading through towering columnar basalt ramparts, to wave-battered black sand beaches and azure lagoons filled with bobbing ice bergs, there is truly something to see around every corner. Come along with author Stuart Miller on a fun, informative, and self-deprecating journey around the island, and see for yourself why a trip to Iceland is like a trip to another planet!

Nothing comes easy, but if you have the drive and determination, you can do almost anything.In 1975, when he was 16 years old, Stuart Miller's parents decided to move their family from Stuart's childhood roots to retire in Phoenix, Arizona, home of golf company PING. Being at the right place at the right time helped Stuart get a job with PING at their factory in 1978, but it was his hard work and determination that helped him seize this opportunity. Stuart worked for PING when it was in its infancy, experiencing firsthand its unbelievable growth that made it a leader in the golf industry. In the first part of this memoir, Stuart shares his experiences of helping to build this fledgling company, including many highlights like meeting company founder, Karsten Solheim, on several occasions.Nothing lasts forever, and after 28 years at PING that culminated in his position as sales representative, Stuart was let go in 2009. The second part of this memoir shows how Stuart's personal drive and fortitude allowed him to "rise from the ashes" after this setback and assert himself as a successful independent rep selling more than one company's products.Come along with Stuart Miller as he takes you on his 40-year personal wonderful journey in the game of golf.

This book illuminates how important sports are to the life of New York but also of the city's preeminent place in American sports. It covers the most dramatic sporting events ever to take place in New York and features both the greatest stars-including Babe Ruth and Muhammad Ali-and the unlikeliest of heroes-such as Jeremy Lin and Roberta Vinci.

A guide to paddling in North West England. It covers some 110 rivers with 700km of river descriptions from the Scottish Border to Greater Manchester. It also covers just about every river or stream that can be paddled - from gentle family trips on scenic friendly rivers to extreme white water gorges.

A history of Sunderland

Mastering Modern European History traces the development of Europe from the French Revolution to the present day. Chapters on European Decolonisation, Communist Europe 1985-9, and European Unity and Discord have been added, and others have been substantially rewritten.