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Phil Jackson

    September 17, 1945

    Philip Jackson is a legendary American basketball coach whose name is synonymous with victory. Throughout his career, he led the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to eleven NBA championships. Jackson is renowned for his ability to build teams and maximize player potential, surpassing all previous coaching records. His coaching style and philosophy have left an indelible mark on the history of basketball.

    Phil Jackson
    Within You, Without You
    RAF in Caricature
    The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul
    Sacred Hoops
    150 Years of Canada
    Eleven Rings
    • 2020

      Phil Jackson has had a lifelong passion for music and in his book Within You, Without You examines the post-war years to the year of the 'summer of love', 1967, from the perspective of a listener, a writer and collector, drawing on a variety of sources and his own personal experiences to provide an extensive, analytical and engaging account of a seminal period in the history of popular culture and music. His book is unique in examining the mystery and magic of the music that emerged in the '60s within its historical context with particular reference to the impact and influence of The Beatles whose 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' was a 'high water mark' in the development of pop and rock music and culture. A multiplicity of musical artists across various genres are discussed in a multi-faceted approach that includes a comprehensive reference guide with recommendations for fans, collectors and newcomers alike.

      Within You, Without You
    • 2017

      150 Years of Canada

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      "Trivia about Canada from 1867 to the present. Celebrating Canada's 150 birthday."-- Provided by publisher

      150 Years of Canada
    • 2013

      Eleven Rings

      • 356 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.4(180)Add rating

      During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the "Zen master" half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players' nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher's kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head.--From publisher description. The head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers traces the life experiences and philosophies that inspired his championship-winning techniques, revealing how he forged successful teams by combining talents and promoting trust.

      Eleven Rings
    • 2005

      An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA Lakers For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.

      The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul
    • 1995

      Sacred Hoops

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(4445)Add rating

      Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson shares his experience of combining sports and spirituality to lead his team to success, explaining how to nurture a positive group dynamic and detailing the methods he uses to teach his players how to think collectively, overcome anger, and look beyond jealousy. Reprint.

      Sacred Hoops