jake - Biography & Memoir 1

In the winter of 1982 Jake Jacobs went from the icy streets of Chicago to Las Vegas, where, he'd heard, the streets were paved with gold. That was the beginning of his career as a professional gambl……続きを見る

In JUST ENOUGH, two-time World Series Champion and 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein shares the valleys and mountaintops that shaped himーyears defined not by trophies, but by perseverance, faith……続きを見る

THE MAN IN THE MASK. THE HOUSE WITH NO ENTRANCE. THE MYSTERY THAT GRIPPED A NATION. Who is Uketsu? In the neon-drenched sprawl of Tokyo, a figure emerges who defies every rule of the digital age. He……続きを見る

Charice Pempengco was poised to be the next big global pop star, the most powerful names in Hollywood staunchly behind her. But she bravely turned her back on the glittering lights of Hollywood for ……続きを見る

A darkly comic sequel to Tokyo Vice that is equal parts history lesson, true-crime exposé, and memoir. It’s 2008, and it’s been a while since Jake Adelstein was the only gaijin crime reporter for th……続きを見る

NOW A MAX ORIGINAL SERIES. A riveting true-life tale of newspaper noir and Japanese organized crime from an American investigative journalist who "pulls the curtain back on ... [an] element of Japan……続きを見る

Known to the world for gravity-defying feats and unmatched focus, Alex Honnold has become a symbol of extreme human potential. The Hidden Story of Alex Honnold looks beyond the public image to explo……続きを見る

In this groundbreaking book on high-stakes leadership, Co-founder and CEO of Team Rubicon and former Marine Sniper Jake Wood, shows how to apply hard-learned lessons in leadership and teamwork from ……続きを見る

Time Magazine quipped at the start of the Millennium in their gossip section that the Backstreet Boys might be transforming into the Millennium's new Motley Crue now that 'Nikki Sixx has mellowed up……続きを見る

Among You is the gripping real-life story of a soldier serving on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an unforgettable, unflinching account of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. ……続きを見る

Cuando Jake Adelstein se incorporó al departamento de policía del mayor diario de Japón, el Yomiuri Shinbun, solo tenía 24 años, y le faltaba mucho para dominar los códigos de este país, muy diferen……続きを見る

**"The book that America needs right now." --Tom Brokaw, journalist and author of The Greatest Generation "Jake Wood offers one of the most soaring definitions of service I've ever seen." --Maria Sh……続きを見る

Join with Jake Manning on a magical journey across the country, from the deserts of the southwest to the islands off the coast of Maine and many places in between. The magic in the journey is how it……続きを見る

Days of High Adventure: The Entrepreneur's Blueprint to Breaking Free, Taking Massive Action, and Building an Extraordinary Life Discover the transformative journey that separates ordinary business ……続きを見る

Totuus otsikoiden takaa – paljastava elämäkerta Britannian kuningashuoneesta. Kate Middletonin elämäntarina on kuin nykypäivän prinsessasatu. Miten Walesin prinsessa Catherinesta tuli se nainen, jok……続きを見る

What if the best education you ever got didn’t come from a classroomーbut from a podcast? In School of Rogan, Jake Hanson takes you on a wild, introspective ride through years of listening to The Jo……続きを見る

"Citizen Kane does Adventureland." ーThe Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were ……続きを見る

COOP. Say the name to a Lakers fan and after a guaranteed smile, a list of superlatives is sure to follow. The GOAT of NBA perimeter defenders. Five-time NBA champion. The quintessential glue guy. T……続きを見る

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of the deadliest battles of the Afghanistan war, acclaimed by critics as a classic. ‘A mind-boggling, all-too-true story of he……続きを見る

Nights in Gold Satin is the story of a momentous time in football for both Wolverhampton Wanderers and the wider game. The groundbreaking ‘floodlit friendlies’ of the 1950s would be the catalyst for……続きを見る

An unflinching look at the journalist who refuses to play the game and keeps America informed in the process. In a media world driven by ratings, spin, and viral outrage, Jake Tapper stands alone. F……続きを見る

The wild, true story of cyber-era commerce, crime, cold-hard cash, and one of the greatest heists in history. Even in hell, Bitcoin talks. This modern take on an old Japanese saying still holds true……続きを見る

The year 1939 was pivotal for Christopher Isherwood: he emigrated to the United States and his novel Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired the hit musical Cabaret, was feted by critics for its portrait ……続きを見る

"I am very ill. That would be the first and most obvious thing to know." Thus Jake Goldsmith, a young man with cystic fibrosis, begins this memoir, a sustained, profoundly honest and searching refle……続きを見る

A writer's quest to understand the deep past and uncertain future of his homeland. After inheriting the miner's safety lamp that belonged to his great-grandfather, Jake Morris-Campbell sets out on a……続きを見る

"Born under the terror of Stalin, becoming a US citizen, and dedicating 30 years serving America as a Green Beret in unimaginable combat situations. He is a stud, a legend. At last, we have a book a……続きを見る

Have you ever had a furry companion who follows you everywhere speaking silently to your soul through soft brown eyes and warm cuddles? One who speaks to the secrets of life and happiness with nonve……続きを見る

From his Navy SEAL days, to his infamous wrestling years, to political victory, read the story of Jesse Ventura, the embodiment of the American Dream. How did an outrageous, outspoken, boa-wearing p……続きを見る

Iron Maiden are without one of heavy metal's most successful indie bands. From their first album in 1980 they have led the way in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with Billboard pointing out they……続きを見る

AC/DC have reigned over rock 'n' roll for almost four decades. Their signature power chord rock was the sonic standard bearer of the genre they pioneered, summarised in Rolling Stone's declaration t……続きを見る