In Review
Author | : Inter-American Foundation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 598 |
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Genre | : Economic assistance, American |
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Author | : Inter-American Foundation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 598 |
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Genre | : Economic assistance, American |
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Author | : Ann Patchett |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2021-11-23 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0063092808 |
The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Author | : John Seabrook |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2001-02-06 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0375704515 |
From John Seabrook, one of our most incisive and amusing cultural critics, comes Nobrow, a fascinatingly original look at the radical convergence of marketing and culture. In the old days, highbrow was elite and unique and lowbrow was commercial and mass-produced. Those distinctions have been eradicated by a new cultural landscape where “good” means popular, where artists show their work at K-Mart, Titantic becomes a bestselling classical album, and Roseanne Barr guest edits The New Yorker: in short, a culture of Nobrow. Combining social commentary, memoir, and profiles of the potentates and purveyors of pop culture–entertainment mogul David Geffen, MTV President Judy McGrath, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nobrow high-priest George Lucas, and others–Seabrook offers an enthralling look at our breakneck society where culture is ruled by the unpredictable Buzz and where even aesthetic worth is measured by units shipped.
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 1999-03 |
Genre | : Finance, Public |
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Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Air quality management |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Forecast Systems Laboratory (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Weather forecasting |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States. Information Dissemination (Superintendent of Documents) (2004- ). Library Services and Content Management |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Nick Norelli |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 138731808X |
Author | : The Bauhinia Project |
Publisher | : University of Georgia Press |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2021-04 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 0820369403 |
Author | : Joseph McCormack |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2014-02-10 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1118704967 |
Get heard by being clear and concise The only way to survive in business today is to be a lean communicator. Busy executives expect you to respect and manage their time more effectively than ever. You need to do the groundwork to make your message tight and to the point. The average professional receives 304 emails per week and checks their smartphones 36 times an hour and 38 hours a week. This inattention has spread to every part of life. The average attention span has shrunk from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight in 2012. So, throw them a lifeline and be brief. Author Joe McCormack tackles the challenges of inattention, interruptions, and impatience that every professional faces. His proven B.R.I.E.F. approach, which stands for Background, Relevance, Information, Ending, and Follow up, helps simplify and clarify complex communication. BRIEF will help you summarize lengthy information, tell a short story, harness the power of infographics and videos, and turn monologue presentations into controlled conversations. Details the B.R.I.E.F. approach to distilling your message into a brief presentation Written by the founder and CEO of Sheffield Marketing Partners, which specializes in message and narrative development, who is also a recognized expert in Narrative Mapping, a technique that helps clients achieve a clearer and more concise message Long story short: BRIEF will help you gain the muscle you need to eliminate wasteful words and stand out from the rest. Be better. Be brief.