Raw Talent

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.

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.

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.

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!

The ultimate success or failure of a business in modern society depends on a variety of factors across all levels of the organization. By utilizing dynamic human resource planning techniques, businesses can more efficiently reach their goals. Effective Talent Management Strategies for Organizational Success is a pivotal reference source that provides scholarly perspectives on the latest practices for leveraging human capital in business environments to maintain and increase competitive advantage. Highlighting innovative coverage across relevant topics, such as division of labor, intellectual assets, and value creation systems, this book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, academics, practitioners, and graduate students seeking emerging research on optimizing talent management in modern businesses.

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.

Advanced Analytics Methodologies is today's definitive guide to analytics implementation for MBA and university-level business students and sophisticated practitioners. Its expanded, cutting-edge coverage helps readers systematically "jump the gap" between their organization's current analytical capabilities and where they need to be. Step by step, Michele Chambers and Thomas Dinsmore help readers customize a complete roadmap for implementing analytics that supports unique corporate strategies, aligns with specific corporate cultures, and serves unique customer and stakeholder communities. Drawing on work with dozens of leading enterprises, Michele Chambers and Thomas Dinsmore provide advanced applications and examples not available elsewhere, describe high-value applications from many industries, and help you systematically identify and deliver on your company's best opportunities. They show how to: Go beyond the Analytics Maturity Model: power your unique business strategy with an equally focused analytics strategy Link key business objectives with core characteristics of your organization, value chain, and stakeholders Take advantage of game changing opportunities before competitors do Effectively integrate the managerial and operational aspects of analytics Measure performance with dashboards, scorecards, visualization, simulation, and more Prioritize and score prospective analytics projects Identify "Quick Wins" you can implement while you're planning for the long-term Build an effective Analytic Program Office to make your roadmap persistent Update and revise your roadmap for new needs and technologies This advanced text will serve the needs of students and faculty studying cutting-edge analytics techniques, as well as experienced analytics leaders and professionals including Chief Analytics Officers; Chief Data Officers; Chief Scientists; Chief Marketing Officers; Chief Risk Officers; Chief Strategy Officers; VPs of Analytics or Big Data; data scientists; business strategists; and many line-of-business executives.