Ever wondered how Morgan Freeman rose to stardom?Morgan Freeman, like many early African American actors, was born into a time of racial segregation and prejudice.Born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 1, 1937, Freeman experienced a rather turbulent childhood.His parents moved to Chicago when Freeman was still a child, hoping to find better work away from the oppressive hand of the racially-explosive South.As his father descended into alcoholism, Freeman's parents ...

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Now filmed as INVICTUS directed by Clint Eastwood, and starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela.SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2008As the day of the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup dawned, and the Springboks faced New Zealand's all-conquering All Blacks, more was at stake than a sporting trophy. When Nelson Mandela appeared wearing a Springboks jersey and led the all-white Afrikaner-dominated team...

One of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author.“A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny.”—The New York Times Book ReviewTea...

The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trailblazing artist's life and culture of the past century.Sidney Poitier represented strength, good looks, and above all dignity at a time whe...

Globe Law and Business' journal Modern Lawyer is known for helping professionals navigate the changing legal services landscape, featuring insights from in-house counsel, legal tech specialists, law companies, law firms, and business leaders, who all bring a fresh perspective to legal services delivery. Essential Reads for the Modern Lawyer draws on the journal’s wealth of opinion pieces, interviews and thought leadership, which together comprise an invaluable and wide-ranging analysis of ...

The Marcus Freeman StoryWhat does it take to turn adversity into triumph?How does a young boy from Huber Heights, Ohio, rise to lead one of the most storied programs in college football history? Marcus Freeman’s journey to prominence isn’t just a tale of athletic achievement—it’s a testament to resilience, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.Step into the life of a man who defied the odds overcame career-ending...

In "William the Conqueror," Edward A. Freeman delivers a comprehensive examination of one of history's most pivotal figures, exploring the life and reign of William I of England. Freeman's meticulous narrative combines biographical detail with socio-political analysis, set against the backdrop of 11th-century Europe. The book interlaces historical fact with vibrant prose, eschewing dry academic language for a style that reflects Freeman's deep passion for history, making it accessible yet ...

This organizational history relates the role of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the development of modern computing.Drawing upon new and existing oral histories, extensive use of NSF documents, and the experience of two of the authors as senior managers, this book describes how NSF’s programmatic activities originated and evolved to become the primary source of funding for fundamental research in computing and information technologies.The book trac...

Learn to free yourself from the patterns that hold you back from a healthier life.Most weight "loss" programs focus on overeating and lack of exercise; very few of them address the underlying reason for weight issues. Weight issues are a result of unhealthy patterns of behavior and a negative self-image. The service-to-self process, taught in this book, focuses on reprogramming and healing old patterns of behavior to create a positive, lasting change in self-image—...