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  Dvorak in Words and Music

  Davinia Caddy

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  The music of Bohemian composer Antonín Dvořák is suffused with natural nobility, fluency and freshness, and embodies the spirit of his native land. This revealing biography portrays Dvořák as a complex and wide-ranging composer, and explores the creation and performance of his music as well as its reception on both sides of the Atlantic, tracing his art in all its richness and variety. Musical excerpts include the Cello Concerto, the ‘New World’ Symphony and the Slavonic Dances, as well as selected chamber pieces, songs, opera excerpts, and more.

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  The Creative Project Manager -...

  Dr Savi S Arora

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  This book will help you via tools and techniques to assure your project challenge. The aim is to enhance you and your team skills through being:Idealist and having an optimistic outlookMotivational for the team managementPerformance orientated with perseverance and belief to succeedAdaptive to the change challenge aheadCommunicative to develop lobbying and collaborationTechnically briefed and reliant on realistic options. 
  Making a positive IMPACT all you do via proven examples. 
  Each chapter builds on common terms and transformational strategies. The aim is to turn you into a savvy leader that is respected and can offer your client or business challenge the confidence to deliver. Let us also not forget with lots of real world examples of proof that this approach will work,

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  The Chronicles of StorySelling

  Sally ElAkkad

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  In the world of business and marketing, stories have power. They have the power to capture attention, to resonate, to move people to action, to shape perceptions and to drive loyalty. Business leaders and marketers are increasingly recognizing the val-ue of Storyselling as a powerful strategic tool. As Peter Guber, a noted film producer and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, said, “Stories have a unique power to move people’s hearts, minds, feet and wallets in the storyteller’s intended direction.”  
  Consider the case of Apple Inc. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in the late 1990s, he faced a company on the brink of bankruptcy. To resurrect the brand, he used Storyselling to reframe the company’s image, recasting Apple as a rebellious upstart challenging an industry titan, Microsoft. He told con-sumers, “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers!” This narrative of thinking differently resonat-ed with consumers and helped turn Apple into one of the most valuable companies in the world.  
  Indeed, research backs the power of Storyselling. According to a study published in the Journal of Marketing in 2020, nar-ratives are proven to be more persuasive than facts alone. The study demonstrated that when participants were presented with a story, they were more likely to be persuaded by the content, even when the facts were identical to those presented without a story. 

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  The Art of Wondering and...

  KNOX YANCEY, PHILIP MCCOY, CAM...

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  Embark on a captivating journey of self-discovery and exploration. This transformative guide offers a unique blend of introspection and adventure, providing essential tools for unlocking deeper wisdom and boldly charting your own path in an anxious world.What to Expect:The Art of Wondering: Delve into the depths of your own mind and uncover the hidden treasures of wisdom and insight that lie within. Explore the power of curiosity, mindfulness, and contemplation as tools for navigating life's uncertainties and embracing the mysteries of existence.Wanderlust & Wonder: Embark on an exhilarating journey of exploration and adventure as you venture beyond the confines of your comfort zone. From remote landscapes to bustling city streets, learn to embrace the unknown with open arms and a curious heartConnection and Discovery: Cultivate meaningful connections with yourself, others, and the world at large as you journey through life with a sense of wonder and awe.Adaptation and Resilience: Embrace change and uncertainty with resilience and courage as you navigate life's twists and turns. Learn to embrace the unknown as an opportunity for growth and transformation, and develop the resilience needed to overcome challenges and setbacks along the way.Personal Growth and Fulfillment: Harness the power of self-discovery and self-expression to unlock your full potential and lead a life of purpose and fulfillment. 
  Embark on a journey of wonder, wanderlust, and self-discovery . Whether you're seeking deeper wisdom, embracing new adventures, or charting your own path in an anxious world, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to a life of curiosity, connection, and fulfillment.

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  Hollywood’s 10 Greatest Actors

  Editors Charles River

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  In 1999, the American Film Institute released its list of the 50 greatest Hollywood stars of the 20th century, and selecting the 10 best actors out of the bunch was certainly a tall task. The competition was so stacked that men like Gary Cooper and John Wayne were not even among the Top 10. So who were the Top 10 men selected by the AFI? 
  One man has long been considered the greatest male star. From the time he first became a leading man, Humphrey Bogart’s screen image has resonated with viewers more than perhaps any other actor. His persona as a tough guy who manages to maintain his sense of virtue no matter how compromising the situation features in some of the most famous films ever made. 
  Movie stars are revered for their ability to captivate audiences, and perhaps no actor has done it as well as Cary Grant, the epitome of the suave, debonair actor who may have been rivaled only by dancer extraordinaire Fred Astaire.  
  If the list was reconstructed today, it is entirely possible that Jimmy Stewart would rank first. Not only have movies such as It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) and Vertigo (1958) continued to gain in popularity even into the 21st century, but Stewart has come to embody an accessible image of American values that is easy for everyone to embrace. 
  Over the course of his long, prolific career, Marlon Brando was considered perhaps the greatest actor of the 20th century as well as one of the most complicated and misunderstood. Uniquely able to be both emotionally charged and technically constrained in the same performance, he single-handedly changed the direction of acting, 
  Best known for his role in Gone with the Wind (1939), Clark Gable had a unique appeal that captivated Depression-era audiences, while portraying tough guys and gangsters in the 1930s that turned James Cagney into a massive Hollywood star.

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  Mad Men - A Cultural History

  Bob Batchelor, M. Keith Booker

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   “A comprehensive examination of the ways in which [the series] uses American cultural memory . . . to shape . . . characters’ developments and the narrative arc.” —Journal of American Culture   From the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role as a series about the Madison Avenue advertising industry to become a modern classic. For seven seasons, Mad Men asked viewers to contemplate the 1960s anew, reassessing the era’s stance on women’s rights, race, war, politics, and family relationships that comprise the American Dream. Set in the mid-twentieth century, the show brought to light how deeply we still are connected to that age. The result is a show that continually asks us to rethink our own families, lives, work, and ethical beliefs as we strive for a better world.In Mad Men: A Cultural History, M. Keith Booker and Bob Batchelor offer an engaging analysis of the series, providing in-depth examinations of its many themes and nostalgic portrayals of the years from Camelot to Vietnam and beyond. Highly regarded cultural scholars and critics, Booker and Batchelor examine the show in its entirety, presenting readers with a deep but accessible exploration of the series, as well as look at its larger meanings and implications. This cultural history perspective reveals Mad Men’s critical importance as a TV series, as well as its role as a tool for helping viewers understand how they are shaped by history and culture. “This homage will appeal to fans and academic readers alike. . . . Recommended.” —Choice  “Offers a stimulating point of view on the role of mass communication products as keys to understanding our society.” —Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly  

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