Results for "Meyer, Peter"

The cultural and political history of the Pledge of Allegiance, how it came to be, what it means to Americans, and why we have battled over it for generations

For more than a century, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has been a central part of the American Experience. And perhaps because of its...

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A practical and empowering guide to public speaking and becoming a more effective, persuasive communicator in all areas of life.

The world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that you’re not one of them.

Even for the most self-confident among us...

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Amazon's Kindle Fire HD combines the most popular e-reader and tablet features in one sleek package, and with this entertaining guide, you'll master everything the Fire has to offer. With loads of illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and savvy tips, you'll learn how to manage your media library...

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A selection of the most enduring work of one of this century's best-known French playwrights

This selection of plays by Jean Anouilh (1910-87), includes The Rehearsal ('quintissential Anouilh', Herald Tribune); Becket ('witty, intelligent, full of repartee and irreverence' Financial Times); The...

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Original illustrations by Jean Cocteau and Andrzej Klimowski

Two of the seven monologues by Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) in this edition were written for dith Piaf. The other five were written for Cocteau's friend, the celebrated actor Jean Marais, to perform on radio. Although perhaps a minor part of...

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"Many executives and managers want to create and then dominate new markets. The rewards include unmatched brand awareness, the luxurious financial position of having no competition, and the exhilaration of building something completely new. Creating and Dominating New Markets shows managers...

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Marianne, Fantasio, Don't Trifle With Love, The Candlestick, A Diversion, A Door Must be Open or Shut, You Can't Think of Everything

The seven plays in this collection share a light-hearted tone, though with occasional and unexpected moments of seriousness.

In Marianne, a confirmed cynic intercedes...

Read More about Alfred de Musset: Seven Plays: Marianne; Fantasio; Don't Trifle with Love; The Candlestick; A Diversion; A Door Must Be Kept Open or Shut; You Can't T (Oberon Modern Playwrights)

These expert case studies focus on ways in which a variety of innovative local economic development programs have been implemented in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Authorities with varied experience show how policies and programs must fit into a political and legal system, meet...

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Die " kologische Krise" ist zugleich auch eine Krise in der Beziehung des Menschen zu seiner nat rlichen und gesellschaftlichen Umwelt. Das Buch untersucht diese Problemstellung aus der Perspektive verschiedener sozialwissenschaftlicher Disziplinen - von der evolutionstheoretisch fundierten...

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Born in Russia, Arthur Adamov was educated in Geneva and Paris and wrote in French. His avant-garde and often political plays were grouped with the Theatre of the Absurd, but he felt that they were about life, and that life, while often difficult, was never absurd. This volume brings together his...

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