James Kaplan Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

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.

"More than an honest portrait of a leader at a crossroads, Play Nice But Win is a survival story proving that while anyone with technological insight and entrepreneurial zeal might build something great-it takes a leader to build something that lasts"-- Provided by publisher

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 --

Just in time for the Chairman's centennial, the endlessly absorbing sequel to James Kaplan's bestselling Frank: The Voice —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 meteroic rise to fame, subsequent failures, and reinvention as a star of live performance 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. From the Hardcover edition.

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."

The memoir offers a candid reflection on the complex friendship between Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, blending humor, tragedy, and poignant moments. Lewis shares vivid anecdotes that highlight the evolution of their relationship over fifty years, providing insight into their collaborative successes and personal struggles. Through his storytelling, readers gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics that defined one of entertainment's most famous duos.

John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of 18 - and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, a no-holds-barred examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his "wild ride" through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars. Here he candidly explores the roots of his famous on-court explosions; his ambivalence toward the sport that made him famous; his adventures (and misadventures) on the road; his views of colleagues from Connors to Borg to Lendl; his opinions of contemporary tennis-and his current roles as husband, father, senior tour player, and often-controversial commentator.