The first publication of Raw Talent created an extraordinary flurry of publicity. Jerry Butler appeared on dozens of talk shows, capturing audiences with his intensity and charm. Reviews of the book lauded Butler''s honesty and remarked on the double standard that permits explicit violence on film - but not explicit sex. The book sold out four printings; nonetheless, reactions within the adult film industry included heated debate and an unofficial blacklisting of Butler.The former star of X-rated films and winner of many awards, Jerry Butler wrote the book that many warned would "finish him" in the business that had rewarded him with money and fame. But it is characteristic of Butler that these warnings didn''t prevent him from producing this devastatingly honest appraisal of the adult film trade - and of himself. For while Butler is frankly critical of an industry that treats actors and actresses like throw-away props, and allows unprotected sex in the age of AIDS, he reserves his most candid commentary for himself. Raw Talent tells the story of Butler''s erotic voyage from average child to sex star. The epilogue added to this new edition answers the question: Where will Jerry go from here?

Raw Talent for me is my first publication. It is a look into me as a person for you as a person. People tend to relate to similar situations and circumstances and not even realize that connection because we don’t take the time to sit and get to know each other. Raw Talent is my way of saying here I am, as I am. I’m no longer scared of criticism or how someone will take what I have to say. I’m doing what only I can do and that is showing you me. My goal with Raw Talent is to show you as my fellow readers that you can be you as well. Before you become shocked by the variation of works in this series. I have a Christian base, so you will find God, without him there is no us. You will also find relationship works. It can go from clean as a church to dirty as a sewer but that’s how life is. Everything isn’t all glitz and glam. Poetry can be interpreted how you see fit. I decided to do something different and that is explain to you what each piece means to me. So, come and get Raw with me.

Fourteen-year-old Paisley loves to sing. She dreams of being a pop star just like her idol, Denzi, who also grew up in the small town of Stonehill. The problem is, Paisley suffers from severe stage fright. She can only sing in private. When word gets out that a famous Stratford actor who has worked with Denzi is staying at a local B&B, Paisley decides it's time to face her fears. She convinces the actor to tutor her and signs up to sing in a high-profile fundraiser.

Raw Talent for me is my first poetry publication. Words To Touch is book two in the Raw Talent Series. It is a look into me as a person for you as a person. It shows you how I see things in life and how I feel about the things I go through and see others go through. People tend to relate to similar situations and circumstances, not realizing that connection because we don’t take the time to sit and get to know each other. Raw Talent is my way of saying here I am, as I am. I’m no longer scared of criticism or how someone will take what I have to say. I’m doing what only I can do and that is showing you me. My goal with Raw Talent show you as my fellow readers that you can be you as well. Before you become shocked by the variation of works in this series, let me explain what you should expect. I have a Christian base, so you will find God, without him there is no us. You will also find works of Relationships. It can go from clean as a church to dirty as a sewer but that’s how life is. Everything isn’t all glitz and glam. Poetry can be interpreted how you see fit. I decided to do something different and that is to explain to you what each piece means to me. So, come and get Raw with me.

Fortune magazine editor Geoff Colvin offers new evidence that top performers in any field are not determined by their inborn talents. Greatness, he argues, does not come from DNA but from practice and perseverance honed over decades. The key to this is how successful people practice, how the results of practice are analysed and how they learn from their mistakes. This new mindset will change the way reader's think about their jobs and careers, and will inspire them to achieve more in all they do.

One of the most difficult things to do as a manager is spotting raw talent and then devoting the time and energy to shape and mold that employee toward achieving growth and excellence. The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book, 2nd Edition guides managers and aspiring managers through implementing a successful coaching and mentoring program both in the workplace and in life. From delegating responsibility to expanding knowledge base and skill level, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book, 2nd Edition gives you completely updated information on this new approach. This indispensable guide features information on: Inspiring self-motivation Coaching versus mentoring Overcoming common workplace problems Managing diversity Debunking common myths and mis-conceptions The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book, 2nd Edition even takes readers beyond the workplace and provides insight into extending their newfound knowledge in all areas of life - including at home and in social settings.

This is a book that shows you how ordinary people with ordinary tools (talents and skills) built their talents from nothing to something great. This book looks at some of the basic facts of life, career, talents and skills. It attempts to answer some of the most difficult questions people ask about issues relating to talents and skills. Stephen begins by sharing his own story, and you will hear the stories of other people and how they tread the path to greatness and fulfillment. When you are true reading this book you will become better equipped to live life effectively.

Talent' is one of the most popular words used today. Whether it be a singing or dancing competition, a talk show or musical concert, a 'got talent' contest or an award winning ceremony, a sports and games arena or a book launch program, the word 'talent' almost always seems to pop up. The talk and rage about 'talent' and 'talented people' has never been louder and clearer than it is today. People often talk about talent, refer to it in talk shows and TV programs and even organize various kinds of 'Who's – or who’s not! – Got talent' contests and so on. Yet few can, if at all, give even a vague definition of what it is, while fewer still can give the actual definition of the word, while almost none can explain how to discover it. Yet here is a book that will teach you a first-time-one-of-a-kind revelatory practical teaching that will not only revolutionize the way you understand 'talent' but lead you to 'uncover and discover' the very talent you are endowed with!

Nature is much smarter than the likes of Stanford, Harvard, MIT, McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bain, IBM, Apple and all of the other Fortune 500 companies. In nature, sharks have to move to survive. But in business most market leaders do not, because they are stuck in history--and eventually become shark food. Sharks don't perform by producing endless Power Points; they bite into market share. Sharkonomics will reveal how the logos of market leaders will have more bites taken out of them than a seal after a shark picnic. This book is inspired by Mother Nature's sharks which have been around for more than 420 million years and completed numerous strategic moves. It will prepare you to jump into the water and attack the market. Economic competition is increasing rapidly and reduced resources will increase that further. Economist Joseph Schumpeter (1883-1950) came up with the term "creative destruction" to demonstrate why companies need to innovate constantly in order to survive. In my opinion Schumpeter was converting the saying "eat or be eaten" into economic terms. Sharkonomics is a further enhancement of this: "read this book and take a bite". Sharkonomics will reveal where and how to attack companies such as Apple, through some of the enormous blind spots they are unaware of and through mistakes in their defence strategies.