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Lawrence Sail's new collection encompasses a striking variety of subjects. He reflects on detail in the natural world, both in micro- and macrocosm, looking for example at flowers, birds, the sea, the earth seen from space; he explores the intricacies and balances of love and family relationships; he finds new resonances in the paintings of David Bomberg, Howard Hodgkin and Paul Klee, and affinities in his translations of Mallarme, Rilke and Trakl. His imaginative scope extends into a sequence of prose poems responding powerfully to Gabriel Faure's nine Preludes for piano. Throughout the collection, close attention to the physical world is paired with the perceptions such careful consideration provokes. Often this embodies a duality - instances of love carry the shadow of grief; a beached boat evokes the horizon; a book is both an object and an emblem of lost authority; the fragment of a Roman carving suggests wholeness restored. Above all, there is in Sail's writing a celebration of the world, its preciousness magnified by the ways in which he takes the measure of what appears in the title poem as 'all that lasts, / all that is gone', the juxtaposition of the transient and the enduring.
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The Quick is a book of essences. Katrina Roberts's large-spirited and exhilarating poetry is at once celebratory and elegiac, lyric and narrative, striving to divine what's at the quick of this fleeting existence we share. Anchored in many ways by the long poem "Cantata," which chronicles her pregnancy and the birth of her son, the book turns and turns its kaleidoscopic lens, settling now on origins and creation myths, now on Greek or Welsh gods, now on a painting by Vermeer or on an article from the daily news, all slipping together to illuminate our coming to consciousness, our coming to "be."The poems ask how one might reconcile one's simple joys with the world's larger concerns. An inquiry of this depth cannot fail to encounter grief, but it is a grief tempered and transcended by the acceptance of ongoing life, as well as a consistently outward-focused eye and a passion for language. Sparked by Roberts's sharp imagery and daring cadences, this is a fresh and savvy collection, informed by science, myth, music, philosophy, and etymology, all braided within a sinuous narrative line that runs from sorrow to rich celebration.
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Quick Leadership
Lead bolder, smarter, and more human—without the ego or endless theory Quick Leadership by Selena Rezvani equips you with modern, people-first strategies for leading in today's fast-moving, fast-changing workplaces. Forget outdated, top-down management—this book is packed with real-world tips that help you build trust, boost performance, and bring out the best in your team (without burning yourself out). Selena Rezvani, a renowned leadership expert and coach, guides readers through simple, doable strategies that boost trust, inclusivity, and innovation - critical elements in a time when employees are demanding more purpose, autonomy, and respect in their work. In Quick Leadership, Rezvani offers a wealth of insights on how to cultivate a thriving work culture. The book explores various facets of leadership, from standing up to urgency culture to building psychological safety, honing communication that connects, promoting self-ownership and accountability, and handling the hard conversations. Each chapter distills actionable, low-ego leadership advice, backed by real-world examples and ready-to-use strategies. That way, you can be the powerhouse… without the power trip. Inside the book, readers will: Discover how to ditch the boss image and embrace the leader persona by deferring to your team at key moments, asking the right questions before offering solutions, and delegating in a way that empowers rather than micromanagesLearn to speak the language of equals by choosing communication that reflects collaboration and shared ownership—so you create an environment where everyone feels valued and equal, and ideas flow more freelyEmbrace risk-taking and experimentation by creating safe spaces for trial and error and celebrating bold attempts—not just perfect outcomes—encouraging your team to innovate, learn fast, and keep pushing the envelope Quick Leadership is especially valuable for current and aspiring leaders, HR professionals, and those shaping company strategy and culture. These readers will gain practical, no-nonsense insights from Rezvani on creating a workplace that's not just healthier but more connected and driven. Whether you're taking on a new leadership role or leveling up your skills, this book will be your go-to guide for navigating and thriving in today's world of leadership.
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Cheap, Quick, and Easy
In this innovative study, Pamela H. Simpson examines the architectural materials that proliferated between 1870 and 1930. Produced by new technology, promoted by new forms of advertising, and eagerly adopted by a new middle class, these “cheap, quick, and easy” materials helped to transform building practices in the United States and Great Britain.As Simpson shows in fascinating detail, rockface concrete blocks, pressed metal imitations of stone, linoleum “marble” and “parquet,” and embossed wall coverings made available to the masses a host of ornamental effects that only the wealthy could previously have afforded. But, she notes, wherever these new materials appeared, a heated debate over the appropriateness of imitation followed. Were these materials merely tasteless shams? Or were they economical, durable alternatives that democratically extended the possibilities of ornamentation?Simpson devotes chapters to each of the various ornamental materials, considering its precursors, invention, production, and distribution. In her final chapter, she traces the history of the aesthetic debate over imitation and analyzes the social meaning of the materials. Far from being “bad taste,” she concludes, these new ornamental forms reflected modernism, democracy, and progress—some of the most deeply held values of the period.
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We Are the Light
*"A treasure of a novel...read it and be healed." --Justin Cronin * "Beautifully written and emotion-packed." --Harlan Coben * From the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook--made into the Academy Award-winning movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper--a poignant and hopeful novel about a widower who takes in a grieving teenager and inspires a magical revival in their small town. Lucas Goodgame lives in Majestic, Pennsylvania, a quaint suburb that has been torn apart by a recent tragedy. Everyone in Majestic sees Lucas as a hero--everyone, that is, except Lucas himself. Insisting that his deceased wife, Darcy, visits him every night in the form of an angel, Lucas spends his time writing letters to his former Jungian analyst, Karl. It is only when Eli, an eighteen-year-old young man whom the community has ostracized, begins camping out in Lucas's backyard that an unlikely alliance takes shape and the two embark on a journey to heal their neighbors and, most importantly, themselves. From Matthew Quick, whose work has been described by the Boston Herald as "like going to your favorite restaurant. You just know it is going to be good," We Are the Light is "a testament to the broken and the rebuilt" (Booklist, starred review). The humorous, soul-baring story of Lucas Goodgame offers an antidote to toxic masculinity and celebrates the healing power of art. In this unforgettable and optimistic tale, Quick reminds us that life is full of guardian angels.
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Quickhand
Quickhand(TM) Now you can teach yourself to write high-speedshorthand using just the letters of the alphabet! Quickhand is anew, easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, practical shorthand for business,school, or personal use. In just a few hours, you'll learn to writewords as they sound. (No more months of study.) Quickhand is theonly alphabetic shorthand based on scientific research into howEnglish is actually used. So you need to learn brief forms of only35 of the most used words--these make up 40 percent of all words innormal office usage! (No more memorizing hundreds of specialsymbols and abbreviations for seldom-used words, as in somesystems.) With some abbreviations for the most common word endingsand beginnings and special sounds, you'll know Quickhand. Andyou'll be able to write Quickhand quickly and easily--on the job,in school, in meetings, anywhere! Quickhand is one of the WileySelf-Teaching Guides. It's been tested, rewritten, and retesteduntil we're sure you can teach yourself shorthand on your own. Andit's programmed--so you work at your own pace. No prerequisites areneeded. Objectives and self-tests tell you how you're doing andallow you to skip ahead or find extra help if you need it. Frequentreviews, practice exercises, and a comprehensive exam reinforcewhat you learn. Wiley Self-Teaching Guides More than 150 WileySelf-Teaching Guides teach practical skills from accounting toastronomy, management to microcomputers. Study Skills: A Student'sGuide for Survival, Carman Reading Skills, Adams Speedreading, FinkVocabulary for Adults, Romine Spelling for Adults, RyanPunctuation, Markgraf Clear Writing, Gilbert Communicating byLetter, Gilbert Communications for Problem Solving, Curtis QuickArithmetic, Carman Math Shortcuts, Locke Practical Algebra, SelbyFinite Mathematics, Rothenberg Using Graphs & Tables, SelbyBusiness Math, Locke Geometry & Trigonometry for Calculus,Selby Quick Calculus, Kleppner Your Library: What's In It For You?Lolley Literature: As You Read It, Hess Art: As You See It, BellWhat Makes Music Work? Seyer Quick Typing, Grossman Quickhand,Grossman Managing Your Own Money, Zimmerman Look for these andother STGs at your favorite bookstore. A Self-Teaching Guide Lookfor these and other Wiley Self-Teaching Guides at your localbookstore.
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, by sungano kanjere In Conversation with Cameron Capello
Content creator and debut author Cameron Capello – known by most as @chamberofsecretbooks on Instagram and TikTok – is known for her witty personality, outrageous...
