Dick Wellstood first became prominent as a teenager in Bob Wilber's "Wildcats," where his stride-style solos brought him to the forefront of the jazz world. In the following decades he became a regular fixture at the premiere jazz clubs in New York and toured Europe to critical acclaim. Not only was Wellstood an expressive musician, but he was a literate and articulate writer as well. His articles and letters were published in Downbeat, Jazz Journal International, Sounds and Fury, and Jersey Jazz. He wrote liner notes for many albums which reveal not just his intelligence but his sharp sense of humor. Outside of the music world, Wellstood was a law student who taught himself Latin and German. Drawing upon Wellstood's unpublished personal correspondence and the recollections of his family, friends, and fellow musicians, Giant Strides explores the personality of this talented musician and intriguing man. Meyer's own writing and interviews with Wellstood himself, as well as Kenny Davern, Marty Grosz, Dick Sudhalter, Joe Muranyi, and Dan Morgenstern bring Wellstood to life in this vivid book.

Elephants have long been targeted by humans: not only are they killed for their ivory, but their extraordinary strength, intelligence and charisma have seen some of them captured, chained and effectively jailed for life. Bully and Induna are two African elephants, both orphaned in organised culling operations and destined for lives in captivity. Growing up far apart and quite differently, Bully (a former animal film star) and the less fortunate Induna were both driven to react to their circumstances – Induna even killed one of his carers. Their individual situations reached a point where both were considered to be dangerous animals and were under threat of being put down. This is the true story of their lives. Conservationist Richard Peirce presents their individual narratives and the twists and turns of their fortunes: the exploitation of these majestic but sensitive animals, how they each came to be trapped in unsuitable ‘employment’ and shunted about from one venue to the next, before fi nding one another – free at last – on a farm in southern Africa.

Barbara Compton's world is turned upside-down when her parents die during her twelfth summer. Faced by the prospect of having her older sister as a guardian, as well as the likelihood of losing her home, her friends and her dog, Barbara must take some giant steps into a new future.

WHAT GOOD IS INSPIRATION IF IT'S NOT BACKED UP BY ACTION? Based on the finest tools, techniques, principles, and strategies offered in Awaken the Giant Within,best-selling author and peak performance consultant Anthony Robbins offers daily inspirations and small actions -- exercises -- that will compel you to take giant steps forward in the quality of your life. From the simple power of decision-making to the more specific tools that can redefine the quality of your relationships, finances, health, and emotions, Robbins shows you how to get maximum results with a minimum investment of time.

Pursuing one's own path in life takes courage, strength, and perseverance, as demonstrated by such inspirational leaders as Barack Obama, Albert Einstein, and Muhammad Ali.

This BookportraysGod's calling ofanAfro-American ladfrom thesegregatedSouthern USA, in 1957, and elevated himand his wife, Dorothy, to becometwo of themost outstandingBlack Pioneer Missionaries in World Missions, today! They haveevangelized and planted churchesin over 95 countries, andeven more extensively,in the23 countries whereChristians in ActionMissions hasministries. You willexperienceglimpes offifty years of the Taylor's life and ministry, beginning with Elgin's call to missions in 1957, while in the USMarines. It Movesto their service as theFirst Black Missionaries to Japan, 1959-64;Elgin Pastored, studied Japanese, and attended The University of Maryland, earnedhis BA degree, and laterearned his MTh in California. Dorothy, a high school teacher, taughtatOkinawa Christian School and ran the youth ministry. They transferred to Nigeria, Africa, butdue to a civil war, were evacuated to London, England,where theyfounded aBible College, anEvangelical Church, and directedCinA'sEurope,Africa, and India Ministries for 15 years. ReturningtoAmerica,1980, they worked at the US Center for World Missions, Pasadena, CA with Dr Ralph Winters. In 1982,Elgin waselected CEO of CinAMissions International,(the onlyknown Afro-American Directorof a multi-ethnic, international, cross curturalministryduringthis time). The book closes,with thespotlight on their present involvementin Ghana, West Africa, where theylead medical/outreach teams,build churches and schools,borefresh water wells, and hold leadership seminars.They were appointed Chief and Queen Mother in the Broang Ahafo Region by theKing, Ohmahene Okatakayie Kodom IV,in2001. Today, they areblessed withmuch remaining fruit,in both the low places of the streets, tothe palacesof Kings,to God be theGlory!

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