Jeff Ryan – författare

The story of Nintendo''s rise and the beloved icon who made it possible. Nintendo has continually set the standard for video-game innovation in America, starting in 1981 with a plucky hero who jumped over barrels to save a girl from an ape. The saga of Mario, the portly plumber who became the most successful franchise in the history of gaming, has plot twists worthy of a video game. Jeff Ryan shares the story of how this quintessentially Japanese company found success in the American market. Lawsuits, Hollywood, die- hard fans, and face-offs with Sony and Microsoft are all part of the drama. Find out about: *Mario''s eccentric yet brilliant creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, who was tapped for the job because was considered expendable. *Minoru Arakawa, the son-in-law of Nintendo''s imperious president, who bumbled his way to success. *The unexpected approach that allowed Nintendo to reinvent itself as the gaming system for the non-gamer, especially now with the Wii Even those who can''t tell a Koopa from a Goomba will find this a fascinating story of striving, comeuppance, and redemption.

Have you ever wanted to date a dancer or are you currently dating one? Well look no further because this book will teach you how to be the best dancer’s boyfriend. From understanding post-dance class phone calls to knowing exactly what to say after a competition/recital this book tells all.

The reader will grab a front row seat and learn of the entrepreneurial roots of T.G.I. Friday''s, a tumultuous start, the righting of the ship and the rise to the top of casual dining by the time the mid-1980s rolled around!