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Author: John C. Pittenger Publisher: ISBN: 9781420837964 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 260
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The front cover shows the author in resting mode during the annual ritual of leaf raking on his Brown County, Indiana homestead. In this book he rakes together some of the leaves of his imagination, which have fallen over the years onto the printed page. His winter season is near at hand, and he wishes to gather the leaves before the first killing frost, lest the winter winds blow them beyond his last effort of recall. Like the raked leaves of autumn, this book is a gathering of parts. It is part autobiography, part history, some true stories, and some with exaggerations. There are moments of marginal wit, country observations, and a little poetry added for seasoning. The author has stacked these random parts into chapters for the holding, much the way he stacks his firewood between two trees to be seasoned for next year's burning. The reader can take a stick of wood from the pile, throw it on the fire, and then read the smoke to find the meaning. If the smoke is properly read, the author hopes the reader may also be warmed in the process. He also hopes the contents of the chapters have been properly seasoned and are ready for consumption.
Author: John C. Pittenger Publisher: ISBN: 9781420837964 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
The front cover shows the author in resting mode during the annual ritual of leaf raking on his Brown County, Indiana homestead. In this book he rakes together some of the leaves of his imagination, which have fallen over the years onto the printed page. His winter season is near at hand, and he wishes to gather the leaves before the first killing frost, lest the winter winds blow them beyond his last effort of recall. Like the raked leaves of autumn, this book is a gathering of parts. It is part autobiography, part history, some true stories, and some with exaggerations. There are moments of marginal wit, country observations, and a little poetry added for seasoning. The author has stacked these random parts into chapters for the holding, much the way he stacks his firewood between two trees to be seasoned for next year's burning. The reader can take a stick of wood from the pile, throw it on the fire, and then read the smoke to find the meaning. If the smoke is properly read, the author hopes the reader may also be warmed in the process. He also hopes the contents of the chapters have been properly seasoned and are ready for consumption.
Author: Ralph Keyes Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 1429906170 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 416
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Our language is full of hundreds of quotations that are often cited but seldom confirmed. Ralph Keyes's The Quote Verifier considers not only classic misquotes such as "Nice guys finish last," and "Play it again, Sam," but more surprising ones such as "Ain't I a woman?" and "Golf is a good walk spoiled," as well as the origins of popular sayings such as "The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings," "No one washes a rented car," and "Make my day." Keyes's in-depth research routinely confounds widespread assumptions about who said what, where, and when. Organized in easy-to-access dictionary form, The Quote Verifier also contains special sections highlighting commonly misquoted people and genres, such as Yogi Berra and Oscar Wilde, famous last words, and misremembered movie lines. An invaluable resource for not just those with a professional need to quote accurately, but anyone at all who is interested in the roots of words and phrases, The Quote Verifier is not only a fascinating piece of literary sleuthing, but also a great read.
Author: H. L. Richardson Publisher: Nordskog Publishing, Incorporated ISBN: 9780982707456 Category : Conservatism Languages : en Pages : 0
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In this era of ever-growing, more distant, unresponsive government--and politicians of both parties who do not walk their talk--retired California State Senator H. L. (Bill) Richardson's book is a strong tonic. He warns; however, his words are not for the faint of heart: as Finley Peter Dunne once said, "Politics ain't beanbag." He spells out in a series of lessons how his often-hard-pressed conservative minority was able to win victory after victory on issues like the death penalty, gun control, and removing liberal judges. "The central theme of this book is the methodology both sides use. Being 'right' is not enough," he cautions.
Author: William Safire Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195340612 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 887
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Featuring more than one thousand new, rewritten, and updated entries, this reference on American politics explains current terms in politics, economics, and diplomacy.
Author: Arionne Nettles Publisher: Chicago Review Press ISBN: 1641608323 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 293
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Black Chicago culture is American culture. During the Great Migration, more than a half million Black Americans moved from the South to Chicago, and with them, they brought the blues, amplifying what would be one of the city's greatest musical art forms. In 1958, the iconic Johnson Publishing Company, the voice of Black America, launched the Ebony Fashion Fair show, leading to the creation of the first makeup brand for Black skin. For three decades starting in the 1970s, households across the country were transported to a stage birthed in Chicago as they moved their hips in front of TV screens airing Soul Train. Chicago is where Oprah Winfrey, a Black woman who did not have the "traditional look" TV managers pushed on talent, premiered her talk show, which went on to break every record possible and solidify her position as the "Queen of Daytime TV." It's where Hall of Famer Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six championships, including two three-peats, making the NBA a must-see attraction worldwide and wearing Jordans a style symbol to this day. And it's home to Grammy winner Chance the Rapper, whose work honors the city's cultural institutions, from the White Sox to modern art superstar Hebru Brantley. Pop culture expert Arionne Nettles takes us through the history of how Black Chicagoans have led pop culture in America for decades, and gives insight into the ways culture spreads and influences our lives.
Author: Herbert W. Simons Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1135890633 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 585
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Persuasion in Society introduces readers to the rich tapestry of persuasive technique and scholarship, interweaving rhetorical, critical theory, and social science traditions. This text examines current and classical theory through the lens of contemporary culture, encouraging readers to explore the nature of persuasion and to understand its impact in their lives. Employing a contemporary approach, authors Herbert W. Simons and Jean G. Jones draw from popular culture, mass media, and social media to help readers become informed creators and consumers of persuasive messages. This introductory persuasion text offers: A broad-based approach to the scope of persuasion, expanding students’ understanding of what persuasion is and how it is effected Insights on the diversity of persuasion in action, through such contexts as advertising, marketing, political campaigns, activism and social movements, and negotiation in social conflicts The inclusion of "sender" and "receiver" perspectives, enhancing understanding of persuasion in practice Extended treatment of the ethics of persuasion, featuring opposing views on handling controversial issues in the college classroom for enhanced instruction. Case studies showing how and why people fall for persuasive messages, demonstrating how persuasion works at a cognitive level Highlights of this second edition include: An extensively revised approach, written with the needs of today’s undergraduate students in mind Contemporary examples, selected for relevance, currency, and appeal Updated discussions of theory and research, including cognitive psychology and neuroscience Current illustrations from advertising, politics, social movements, propaganda, and other sources. To reinforce the topics covered in each chapter, discussion questions, exercises, and key terms are included. Additional resources are available on the Companion Website (www.routledge.com/textbooks/simons), along with materials for instructors, including supplements for lectures and sample exam questions.
Author: Jim Pickens Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1493110861 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 208
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While 50 year-old Jack Phillips, a jazz trumpet player, is driving to his gig at the Famous Door in New Orleans, fantasizing about his favorite scenario, If I had known then what I know now, he has an accident, and wakes up in the hospital, 23 years in the past; January, 1968. He remembers what happened 1968, one of the most turbulent years in modern American history. It was a terrible year; the Korean capture of the Pueblo, the Tet Offensive in Vietnam, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, the Klan killings, civil rights and anti-war riots in the streets, the Chicago riots at the Democratic convention. What should he do? Could he actually change history for the better? Should he even try? What about the unintended consequences of his actions? How could he find someone in the government high enough to have access to the President? Jack writes two of his predictions to his U.S. Senator, John Stennis. When Jacks second prediction comes true, Senator Stennis begins to believe his story, and relays his information to the Attorney General, because he doesnt trust J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover, livid that a senator has information before the FBI does, assigns two of his sociopathic special operatives to discover Stennis source. Jack has a physical confrontation with one of them, and makes the now-crippled operative a lifelong enemy, bent on revenge. Did he actually change any of the tragic events of 1968? Were there unintended consequences of his actions? This historical fiction is full of political intrigue, FBI corruption, the societal tumult in the streets, organized crime, and a true picture of the jazz music scene of New Orleans at the time.
Author: Robert L. Dilenschneider Publisher: BenBella Books ISBN: 163774062X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 282
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To be a successful public relations professional, it’s no longer enough to be great at writing press releases and establishing media contacts. You must also expertly navigate the digital world and be prepared to dovetail your skills with those of other professionals. The Public Relations Handbook is a comprehensive and invaluable guide for public relations practitioners in the 2020s and beyond, covering the multitude of skills needed in the current environment, including: Supporting a company’s marketing and sales Leveraging social media Managing government relations Working with the media effectively Communicating with the investment community Supporting top management in the event of a crisis or scandal Positively positioning the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance issues The Public Relations Handbook has been an indispensable guide for public relations professionals since the first edition was published in 1967. This new fifth edition explains how to navigate a far more complex and constantly changing digital world while facing new challenges in financial, economic, political, public health, and societal issues. Editor Robert L. Dilenschneider is a communications executive who has called on leading practitioners in the field to address the specific skill sets, strategies, and execution that public relations practitioners need today. The scope of public relations is always expanding. Today’s professionals must be prepared to deal with a wide variety of people, issues, and topics. The Public Relations Handbook will help all practitioners in the field advance their personal growth, success and careers.
Author: John Wanna Publisher: ANU E Press ISBN: 1921536713 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 238
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This collection of `critical reflections¿ on Australian public policy offers a valuable contribution to public discussion of important political and policy issues facing our nation and society. These essays are important not only because of the reputation and position of the various contributors, but because they are incredibly `content rich¿ and brimming with new ideas.
Author: Barack Obama Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1645178935 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 512
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Find inspiration in these messages of hope from the forty-fourth president of the United States. This curated collection of landmark speeches chronicles Barack Obama’s presence on the national stage, from his time as a senator from Illinois to his eight-year term as the 44th president of the United States—and also includes notable speeches he made after he left the White House. Obama’s eloquent speaking style and ability to connect to a wide range of audiences made him one of the most admired presidents in recent memory, even as he dealt with staunch party-line opposition in Congress. Barack Obama Selected Speeches is a volume that will appeal to those with a keen interest in history, politics, and the role that the United States has played in shaping today’s world.
Author: John C. Pittenger
Author: John C. Pittenger
Author: Ralph Keyes
Author: H. L. Richardson
Author: William Safire
Author: Arionne Nettles
Author: Herbert W. Simons
Author: Jim Pickens
Author: Robert L. Dilenschneider
Author: John Wanna
Author: Barack Obama