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Author: Alan Dundes Publisher: Wayne State University Press ISBN: 9780814323588 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 440
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Dundes and Pagter clearly demonstrate the existence of folklore in the modern urban technological world and refute the notion that folklore reflects only the past.
Author: Alan Dundes Publisher: Wayne State University Press ISBN: 9780814323588 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 440
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Dundes and Pagter clearly demonstrate the existence of folklore in the modern urban technological world and refute the notion that folklore reflects only the past.
Author: Cordelia Strube Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 238
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"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig". -- T-shirt sloganRita wants to pop her six-year-old son Max into baggie with a zip-lock top to preserve his freshness, so she won't have to watch him lose faith in the world. Rita, who does battle with the mice in her cupboard and the fibroids gnawing in her belly, is a single parent with a mother suffering from dementia and a sister whose failing marriage is a sliding into sordid domestic details of terminal body hair disgust. Rita is living a life on the edge of urban normalcy.In Teaching Pigs to Sing, Cordelia Strube has written a novel about pain and longing and the loneliness of life - met squarely with dark wit, deadpan irony, and surprising glimmers of hope. Powered by dialogue whose seeming ordinariness masks chronic anxieties - Strube's character bounce off one another, but rarely connect - Teaching Pigs to Sing creates a completely compelling microcosm of a world frayed at the edges, where futility seems to be the number one option.Cordelia Strube's first two novels were met with unanimous praise for their freshness and irreverence. Like Atwood, she punctures the conventions of romance and pushes through the absurdities of modern life to new insights. Teaching Pigs to Sing affirms her reputation as a superb writer whose gift for social satire is matched by her extraordinary insights into the politics of love.
Author: Mb Andrews Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 0
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To those resilient souls navigating the stormy seas of life, this book is dedicated to you. In the face of adversity, you have exhibited unparalleled strength, unwavering courage, and an indomitable spirit that inspires those around you. This space is a tribute to your tenacity and an acknowledgment of the shared struggles that unite us. To the weary hearts who have faced hardship head-on, know that you are not alone. In this collective we stand together, recognizing the unique battles each one of you fights with such grace and determination. It is a testament to the human spirit's remarkable capacity to endure, adapt, and above all overcome. Prepare yourself for a delightful and thought-provoking journey where we'll delve into the art of discernment, the importance of embracing one's nature, and the beauty of approaching life's challenges with a good dose of humor. Remember, sometimes it's okay to let the pig be a pig and simply enjoy the melody of life.
Author: Mary Jane Mapes Publisher: ISBN: 9780984160921 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 148
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Do you have a PIG in your life? Do you live or work with a Particularly Irritating Guy or Gal or a Painfully Intolerable Griper? PIGs can be found anywhere, anytime, in any venue, and if you have one (or more) in your life, this book is for you. In You CAN Teach a Pig to Sing, Mary Jane Mapes serves up an unusual and appealing approach for dealing with the less than perfect people in your life. If you find yourself frequently annoyed, exasperated and at the end of your rope because of a PIG, don't give up. This enlightening, entertaining book will show you how and why to give it one more try instead--one that works! Find out what it takes to transform your PIG into a silk purse. Discover powerful, practical strategies that will keep your relationships humming along instead of hitting those sour keys. Don't settle for less than you deserve in your relationships; learn how to convert those PIGs int Positively Irrepressible Gems so you (and they) can shine!
Author: Mark Hickson Publisher: SUNY Press ISBN: 9780791408612 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 256
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This handbook examines the communication aspects of the management position in academia. Most academic department chairs are not trained in management skills, including communication strategies. While previous works have dealt with personnel and time management issues, this book illustrates how to communicate with faculty, students, consultation teams, and other administrators in ways that improve the workings of a department while decreasing the workload and tension that often accompany the appointment.
Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 160710668X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 256
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Uncle John's fabulous and fascinating For Kids Only reader is back. No parents allowed! We admit it: Uncle John wasn’t a great student. He’d rather draw plungers or make fart noises than read boring school books. So we made this book with little Uncle John in mind. It’s full of fun facts and funny illustrations--all designed to make your teacher squirm. It’s got the weird. It’s got the wacky. And it definitely has the gross. So hide this book from the grownups as you check out . . . * Icky eats: fried spiders and candy-coated larvae * Hunting for real hidden treasures * The history of doughnuts * How to make armpit farts * Goofball students who grew up to be president * Wrong facts your teacher thinks are true Plus dumb crooks, amazing kids, animal oddities, and a whole lot more!
Author: Michael R. Matthews Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3030188221 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 340
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This book provides a richly documented account of the historical, cultural, philosophical and practical dimensions of feng shui. It argues that where feng shui is entrenched educational systems have a responsibility to examine its claims, and that this examination provides opportunities for students to better learn about the key features of the nature of science, the demarcation of science and non-science, the characteristics of pseudoscience, and the engagement of science with culture and worldviews. The arguments presented for feng shui being a pseudoscience can be marshalled when considering a whole range of comparable beliefs and the educational benefit of their appraisal. Feng shui is a deeply-entrenched, three-millennia-old system of Asian beliefs and practices about nature, architecture, health, and divination that has garnered a growing presence outside of Asia. It is part of a comprehensive and ancient worldview built around belief in chi (qi) the putative universal energy or life-force that animates all existence, the cosmos, the solar system, the earth, and human bodies. Harmonious living requires building in accord with local chi streams; good health requires replenishment and manipulation of internal chi flow; and a beneficent afterlife is enhanced when buried in conformity with chi directions. Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the proper manipulation of internal chi by acupuncture, tai-chi and qigong exercise, and herbal dietary supplements. Matthews has produced another tour de force that will repay close study by students, scientists, and all those concerned to understand science, culture, and the science/culture nexus. Harvey Siegel, Philosophy, University of Miami, USA With great erudition and even greater fluidity of style, Matthews introduces us to this now-world-wide belief system. Michael Ruse, Philosophy, Florida State University, USA The book is one of the best research works published on Feng Shui. Wang Youjun, Philosophy, Shanghai Normal University, China The history is fascinating. The analysis makes an important contribution to science literature. James Alcock, Psychology, York University, Canada This book provides an in-depth study of Feng Shui in different periods, considering its philosophical, historical and educational dimensions; especially from a perspective of the ‘demarcation problem’ between science and pseudoscience. Yao Dazhi, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Author: Timothy C. Daughtry Publisher: Capital Books ISBN: 9781933102757 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 260
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Strategy means nothing if it's not executed properly--Two respected business psychologists coach you through a winning relay of strategy from boardroom to frontline--developing stronger management leaders with each handoff
Author: Blair Singer Publisher: Business Plus ISBN: 0759524831 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 247
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By knowing the five basic breeds of people-the Pit Bull, the Golden Retriever, the Poodle, the Chihuahua, & the Basset Hound-readers will have the necessary insight to improve their business & selling savvy. SalesDogs will: * Introduce Five Breeds of SalesDogs! * Reveal the five simple but critical revenue-generating skills to generate endless streams of qualified buyers & life-long sales * Teach you how to identify your "breed" & play to your own strengths * Give you the steps to inspire & direct any group of sales people into a charging pack of blue-ribbon SalesDogs * Show you how to reduce your sales effort, increasing your sales results * Teach you how to radically change your attitude in thirty seconds or less so you can direct your financial results.
Author: Alan Dundes
Author: Alan Dundes
Author: Cordelia Strube
Author: Mb Andrews
Author: Mary Jane Mapes
Author: Mark Hickson
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Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute
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Author: Blair Singer