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  American Cookery

  Amelia Simmons

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  American Cookery, by Amelia Simmons, was the first known cookbook written by an American, published in 1796. Until this time, the cookbooks printed and used in what became the United States were British cookbooks, so the importance of this book is obvious to American culinary history, and more generally, to the history of America.

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  Changemakers - How Leaders Can...

  Christopher Ireland, Maria...

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  Today's radically complex problems require people to lead with design. 
   
    
   
  Changemakers is an essential playbook for designers and nondesigners who want to drive change at work, at home, and in their communities. Groundbreaking designers Maria Giudice and Christopher Ireland—armed with insights from some of today's top minds in business, tech, and social justice—offer a pragmatic, people–centered approach to change. 
   
    
   
  Who Should Read This Book? 
   
   
   
  Changemakers can be designers, leaders, CEOs, tech people, project managers, product people—virtually anyone who wants to embrace and address change. This book will show them how to do it by clearly defining, studying, and addressing change as a design problem to be solved.

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  A Classic Interview with Rock...

  George Harrison

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  George Harrison (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle," Harrison embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation of Indian instrumentation. After the break-up of  The Beatles, Harrison had a notable solo career and success as part of The Traveling Wilberys. Some of Harrison's best-known compositions as part of The Beatles, include "Taxman", "Within You Without You", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Something," and "Here Comes the Sun." The following interview was recorded in 1975.

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  Achieving Authenticity in...

  Stephanie Lam

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  Are you an actor looking to perfect your RP accent? Look no further than our comprehensive audio course on mastering the received pronunciation accent. 
   
  Whether you're preparing for a role on stage or screen, the ability to speak with a clear and authentic RP accent can be invaluable. But learning the ins and outs of this prestigious accent can be challenging, especially if you're not a native speaker. 
   
  That's where our course comes in. With expert instruction and clear, concise lessons, we'll guide you through the basics of RP pronunciation and diction, helping you to develop a confident and authentic speaking style. 
   
   
  This course includes a range of tuition methods to improve your ability to speak with a received pronunciation accent. This includes firstly, specific training on the vocal movements required to create a British accent. Secondly, instruction on different word and phrase usage in British English and how certain phrases and expressions represent specific time periods depending on the role you are cast for. Also, though British and American words are similar, some are different and key word differences between British and American English are explained. Lastly, there are multiple opportunities to hear British speakers pronounce words and emulate the pronunciation. This range of instruction techniques means that however you wish to prepare for your role or audition you will find the tools to support your accent and dialect development. 
   
  From the fundamental sounds of RP to advanced techniques for mastering the accent, our course covers everything you need to know. We'll also provide plenty of opportunities for practice and feedback, so you can hone your skills and perfect your RP accent. With comprehensive training and expert instruction, you'll be speaking with confidence and authenticity in no time.

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  Qing Dynasty - China's Last...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Qing Dynasty, China’s last imperial dynasty, emerged from the northeastern frontier, led by the Manchu people. Before establishing their rule over China, the Manchus were a semi-nomadic group descended from the Jurchens, who had previously ruled northern China under the Jin Dynasty. In the early 17th century, Nurhaci, a formidable leader, laid the foundation for Manchu power by unifying various Jurchen tribes and adopting administrative and military structures inspired by the Ming Dynasty. His successor, Hong Taiji, continued these efforts, formally establishing the Qing Dynasty in 1636. However, the conquest of China was still incomplete, as the Ming Dynasty continued to rule the heartland. 
  The decline of the Ming Dynasty provided an opportunity for the Qing to assert their dominance. By the early 17th century, the Ming government was weakened by internal corruption, peasant uprisings, and economic distress exacerbated by famine and mismanagement. The most devastating of these rebellions was led by Li Zicheng, a former postal worker turned insurgent, whose forces overran Beijing in 1644. The fall of the Ming capital marked a critical turning point. With the Ming emperor dead and the central government in disarray, a Ming general, Wu Sangui, faced a difficult choice: resist the rebel forces or seek outside aid. He chose the latter, opening the gates of the Great Wall at Shanhai Pass to the advancing Qing army. The Manchus, under the leadership of Prince Dorgon, seized the moment, swiftly capturing Beijing and declaring the establishment of Qing rule.

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  Aligned - Stakeholder Management...

  Melissa Papel, Bruce McCarthy

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  Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relationships with people in your company? 
   
   
   
  By breaking the art of stakeholder management into simple lessons and frameworks, this practical book shows product managers how to manage the crucial relationships that will help you make an impact and advance your career. You'll learn how to build trusting relationships with stakeholders, optimize your communication for different audiences, get buy-in for your ideas and roadmaps, and have stakeholders appreciate it when you say no. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn how to: build and maintain trust with your stakeholders; map your organization and identify the real power players; establish roles and build an extended team that works well together; communicate in a way that speaks to the needs and goals of different stakeholders; get buy-in on your ideas and roadmap; make stakeholders appreciate and support you when you say "no"; sustain buy-in over time; and manage difficult stakeholders and personalities.

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