Best Selling Books by Steve Young

San Francisco 49er''s quarterback Steve Young shares his own personal experiences with young readers. Children will learn the "life''s lessons" Steve''s experiences over the years have taught him"--overcoming physical injury and emotional disappointment and taking pride in all of your achievements regardless of the reactions of others. He encourages kids to persevers through the rough times, be themselves, and realize that it takes a team effort to be successful. Full color.

"Steve Young is a hero of mine. . . His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read." —Tom Brady In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi''s riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quarterback. Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of childhood separation anxiety. As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely. In short, Young''s quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field. "This book is gold." —Peter King "Intense." — San Francisco Chronicle "Young''s battles with anxiety make you forget you are reading about a Hall of Famer, and make you root for him at every turn. This is a revealing, honest, compelling book that any fan will enjoy." —Michael Rosenberg, senior writer, Sports Illustrated

Reveals how AI works and provides insight into what we can expect of it now and in the future.

It''s not that Casey Little is always late. It''s just that everything starts a little too early. But when Casey discovers a weird little time machine, he figures he''ll never be late again. Unfortunately, it''s not a very good time machine. It can only go back 15 minutes. And it seems to have a mind of its own. Still -- what could possibly go wrong?

All he wanted was to experience life (whatever that means) -- and now he''s trapped on a high and dangerous cliff with only his pet turtle, Hannibal, around to help! Fortunately, Hannibal is one of the Great Mystical Turtles of the Tortoissaic Period. Thanks to Hannibal''s bizarre powers, Winchell finds himself time-hopping and body-morphing with baseball-playing dinosaurs, on trial for his life in a courtroom full of dancing tortoises, and fighting off bullies along with the appropriately nicknamed Bobby Plungerbutt. Can Winchell survive all these encounters and still manage to get home in time for apple pie? Only author Steve Young knows for sure! But whatever happens, just don''t expect Winchell''s story to be like any you''ve ever read before. Unless, of course, you''ve read Winchell''s story before.

(Book). No church musician today is completely prepared to offer their music ministry in the varied and demanding settings of worship without a working knowledge of music technology. Providing instrumentations of great sounds created, arranged and enhanced for worship is a real workout, even for those of us who are not technologically challenged. This book brings you easy-to-understand instructions for everything from synthesizers, MIDI and sequencing to percussion, bass and guitar technology. Subjects such as the history of music technology in worship, hard disk recording, and using music technology in small to large traditional settings are explored.

From describing the many different types of bird migration to information on how to study and observe migration, all you need to know about this subject is included in this excellent book. The Orientation Mechanisms and Weather and Migration chapters reveal the amazing ways in which birds know how to travel vast distances without getting lost, and Great Journeys tells of the incredible feats of athleticism that birds such as Swallows, Arctic Terns and Eleonora''s Falcons achieve when they fly for thousands of miles to reach their wintering grounds. The Migratory Table is a unique easy-reference chart that makes it simple to check the migratory habits of all birds that pass through the British Isles and Northern Europe. This book takes a birdwatcher''s view of migration. It focuses on what a birder might see and experience and question. Information on where to see migrating birds or observe ringing is included, as is how to interpret the weather in terms of its impact on migration. As a result, this book includes as many practical tips and suggestions as possible, in addition to scientific findings. Full of enthusiasm for the subject, this indispensable and expertly written book is a must for any birder who has ever wondered how and why so many seemingly fragile birds make such arduous journeys.

The Application of Hidden Markov Models in Speech Recognition presents the core architecture of a HMM-based LVCSR system and proceeds to describe the various refinements which are needed to achieve state-of-the-art performance.

Detailed field descriptions accompany this comprehensive collection of photographs of over 300 rare birds that have occurred in Europe in the last 50 years. It includes all the uncommon birds from true vagrants and vagrant subspecies, to very rare breeding birds. Each description includes details of habit and range, characteristic plumage and behavioural features and details of each and every occurrence throughout Europe. It has been carefully researched with up-to-date information from leading bird watchers and Rarity Committees.

* Competitively priced, comprehensively illustrated in full color, with in-depth content featuring the very best techniques for online game design. In keeping with the tradition of the Most Wanted series, plenty of "finished products" are included. Each chapter in this book represents the detailed step-by-step tutorials describing the design and construction of a complete game, ready for the reader to customize or incorporate the principles within their own games. * First Flash MX 2004 title to focus on Flash game design. And, as Flash is relatively simple to learn, this book provides an ideal entry point for aspiring online games developers. * All authors are active web community members and renowned web designers/games developers. They will provide personal technical support for the book direct to the reader via the Friends of ED support forums (http://friendsofed.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?a=cfrm&s=989094322). * Covers both Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004.

My SIMPLE Journal may be used in conjunction with one of the books in the SIMPLE series by Steve Young. But it may also be used independently by studying any Bible book of the reader''s choosing. The SIMPLE journaling method outlined within trains the reader to look closely at the biblical text and milk it of its meaning. The reader will not only ask "What?" but "So what?"--"How does this passage affect me?" Rather than listening passively to what others are saying about the text, the reader will discover his or her own ideas. So...enjoy, and let the inward journey begin!

A Marriage Enrichment Program from Steve Young Looking for a way to DEEPEN your marriage? Looking for a way to HAVE FUN while you do it? The Love On Point Marriage Enrichment Program is just for you! This guide through the best "love" chapter in the Bible contains 15 ready-made conversation starters, complete with discussion questions. Think of it as your key to creating a marriage worthy of imitation! You can use this program with your spouse, or with a small group of couples from your church. All of you can strengthen your marriages at the same time.

This is a poem book that takes a glimpse into the life of Steve Young, from the streets of Park Hill to being incarcerated in the American Correctional System for over 22 years and counting.

This self-guided study through Paul''s letter to the Ephesians is laid out in a similar format to its companion volume, SIMPLE Peace in Philippians. As the reader, you will enjoy exploring the many concepts in this New Testament book; specifically the favor God gives freely to those who trust him. By following the instructions in this volume, you will interact deeply with the biblical text. Whether you''re a person of faith or not, your journey will be self-directed so you can learn first-hand what this ancient text says. The SIMPLE Way journaling method outlined within the book trains the reader to look closely at the biblical text and milk it of its meaning. The reader will not only ask "What?" but "So what? How does this passage affect me?" Rather than listening passively to what others are saying about the text, the reader will discover his or her own ideas. Reading, writing and memorizing selected passages will progressively internalize the text''s message for you. You''re in charge of how deeply you interact with it. So...enjoy, and let the inward journey begin!

"The book of Psalms is a collection of Hebrew poetry originally written as praise to the Hebrew God Yahweh. The 150 psalms have several different authors-one of the most famous is King David. While he wrote almost half of them, his son Solomon and many others contributed to this collection of ancient poems which essentially became a Jewish hymnbook. One of the most striking characteristics of the book is the heart-felt earnestness of the authors. They don''t hold back as they write about anger, revenge, jealousy-as well as their desire for God''s glory and honor to be spread throughout the earth. The authors let their true selves shine through the pages. I hope that as you spend the next six weeks or so reading through many of the Psalms, you won''t just read the words, but you''ll wrestle with the implications these words have for your life. When your lifestyle has changed for the good after six straight weeks in God''s Word, you''ll have cause for celebration! The Word of God is compared to a two-edged sword (Heb. 4:12). It is not weak, but powerful, and it should affect your life greatly. Expect, and welcome, the changes that come into your life. May you be a different person because you have encountered the Living Word (John 1:1) within the written word...and have obeyed the commands he has given you." [excerpt from the book]

"Over 60 first-hand, heartfelt, inspirational stories, from international personalities as well as Everyman and Everywoman--each bearing a message: Embrace adversity! These motivational personal accounts recall the heartbreaks, wrong moves, flops, botched opportunities and rejections that ultimately led to triumph."--Amazon.com.

This Cat Perfect Gift Notebook/Journal is best for those who want to write down their ideas and list down things to do on the no content KDP method.

Going through it, or have been through it. If you don''t get bitter...you will get better! The Author shares his powerful testimony of God''s love, forgiveness, restoration and power. Quote by the Author -- "I didn''t choose to be kidnapped...but it happened I didn''t choose to be physically abused...but it happened I didn''t choose to be sexually violated...but it happened I didn''t choose to be tied and bound in a bathroom...but it happened I didn''t choose to live in children''s and boys'' homes...but it happened I didn''t choose to be lied to...but it happened I didn''t choose to be spit on...but it happened I didn''t choose to adopted...but it happened I didn''t choose to have my name changed...but it happened I didn''t choose to have my character slandered...but it happened I did choose to forgive...and it happened." -- B. Steve Young, Minister and Author

The little-known world of industrial shows is reconstructed through the record collection of author Steve Young, who has spent twenty years finding the extremely rare souvenir albums as well as tracking down and interviewing the writers and performers.

"The Studio City Life Coach''s Holiday Survival Guide" is the brainchild of Scot L. Swann, a fully licensed shaman, yoga instructor, life coach, and former actor - don''t ask! - helping people achieve their goals and take their lives to the next level in the land of dreams, Studio City, California! Through years of training and working on himself in the form of anonymous twelve step fellowships, PTSD therapy, and ayahuasca vision quests, Scot has cultivated the tools necessary to stare down his most formidable foe: the holiday season. Through a series of personal narratives, meditation exercises, and reframing techniques, Scot will help you survive - and even thrive! - during the holiday season. That is, if he is able to keep his own wits about him. While Scot has come a long way, a recent breakup with his Reiki healer boyfriend, an ongoing feud with the cutthroat Studio City Reiki community, and lingering tensions with his wildly dysfunctional parents threaten to undermine Scot''s newfound peace of mind. At turns funny, spiritual, manic, and candid, "The Studio City Life Coach''s Holiday Survival Guide" is the holiday primer that will goes down like spiked hibiscus kombucha, making you laugh while leading you toward a saner, happier, easy-breezier holiday season!

Creating web designs and site content in Macromedia Flash MX can be a lot of fun, but there are always tasks that you''ll want to do again and again. It''s always a bit of a hassle to have to keep recreating and tweaking the same old content or functionality in different projects, so why can''t you just reuse what you''ve created? With components, you can do just that! Flash MX Components enable the creation of self-contained design building blocks that can be simply dragged and dropped into any Flash movie. They are flexible enough to be easily customized to take care of many different tasks. No fuss, no bother—you can repurpose the standard elements of your design, application, or game, and use them over and over again. But wait, it gets better! Components can be used by anyone, not just the person who created them. So in this book, we''ve done all the hard work for you and collected together the Most Wanted components that will make your life easier. In this book (and on the CD), you''ll find a perfect combination of creative and functional components from some of today''s leading Flash designers and developers. Just look at the fantastic components yo''llu get: Event Calendar Text Editor News Feed Tool Tip Sketch Pad Video Player Image Scroller Pattern Generators Tab Control Sliding Panel Color Picker Game Player Selector Particle Emitter Layout Manager Data Grid Movie Loader Image Modulators XML-to-ActionScript Converter Virtual 3D Trackball Text Animation Dynamic Text Manager Each of these components is included on the accompanying CD, ready to be incorporated into your designs, along with plenty of example files giving practical demonstrations of their use. On top of that, each chapter in this book presents a comprehensive designer-oriented guide that will help you to get the most out of using all of the featured components. If youre a Flash designer, of any ability from novice to professional, this book will increase the power of your Flash designs and enhance your project workflow—instantly!

Capture the beauty of birds on film--whether they''re in flight, feeding, bathing, or even mating. One of the world''s top bird photographers, whose work has appeared in Birdwatch and Outdoor Photography, offers enthusiasts a comprehensive introduction to this exacting but satisfying art. He covers all aspects of shooting, from setting up a hide in your garden to finding rarities. The invaluable advice includes tips on: * Choosing the right camera, lenses, film, and accessories for the job * Selecting the best location and approach * Taking great photos even in difficult situations * Improving your technique immeasurably. A "surgery" section demonstrates how to learn from mistakes, trouble shoot, archive your pictures, and submit work to publications. It''s the finest photographic handbook of its kind--and a most delightful account of one patient artist''s passion for birds and their continuing protection in the wild.

"This book is a handy soft cover A5 size, full colour compilation of very specialised photography of Myxomycetes fruiting bodies. Steve Young has developed a very specialised approach to capturing the beauty and character of the little known world of Slime Moulds or Myxomycetes. Most of his subjects come from the Easterly rainforests of the Mid North Coast of NSW Australia. There are also a number of photographs compiled from his research into the occurrence of Myxos in the Eromanga region in South West QLD. The book also has thought-provoking musings accompanying each image. Information about his photographic techniques can also be found within."--Publisher''s website.

An in-depth analysis of many of the most important Federal laws and regulations that govern those working in the rail industry.

This report describes 50 initial statistical indicators developed by the Council of the Great City Schools and its member districts to measure big-city school performance on a range of operational and business functions, and presents data city-by-city on those indicators. The analysis marks the first time that such indicators have been developed in education and data on them collected from the nation''s largest urban school systems. The purpose of the project is to help the nation''s urban public schools measure their performance, improve their operational decisions, and strengthen their practices. Teams of school-district experts in transportation, food services, maintenance and operations, procurement, and safety and security developed the indicators. Preliminary data were collected from the major city school systems. The results were fine-tuned using Six Sigma quality-assurance procedures to ensure uniformity and rigor. Additional data were collected using the fine-tuned measures, and the final data were analyzed and presented in this report. Each of the indicators in this report includes information about why the measure is important, how it is defined and calculated, what the range of responses were across the city school districts, and how the indicators'' values are affected by other school district practices. The Council expects that school boards and superintendents in the major cities will be able to use these indicators and the data gathered on them to assess their own business operations, measure progress on operational reforms, and demonstrate greater transparency in district operations to the public. They will be able to use the highest performing districts to set benchmarks and identify best practices in each of the business areas.