A Spectacular Failure

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:830538893

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A Spectacular Failure by Anonim Pdf

Author : Virginia La Grand
Publisher : Brill
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789401208635

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A Spectacular Failure by Virginia La Grand Pdf

This study examines Defoe’s three-volume Robinson Crusoe series in the light of the ‘banter’ style he developed as a pamphleteer. That heavily ironic style had brought him renown but also put him in the pillory. The present study explores for the first time Defoe’s complaint that readers and pirate abridgers misread his tale of the would-be trader Robinson Crusoe. Using Discourse Analysis and Relevance Theory to examine the early abridgements of Volume I and Defoe’s subsequent two volumes, this study argues that Defoe’s greatest success is also a peculiar failure.

Author : John Hannigan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000409024

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Rise of the Spectacular by John Hannigan Pdf

In this prequel to Fantasy City: Pleasure and Profit in the Postmodern Metropolis (1998), his acclaimed book about the post-industrial city as a site of theming, branding and simulated spaces, sociologist John Hannigan travels back in time to the 1950s. Unfairly stereotyped as ‘the tranquillized decade’, America at mid-century hosted an escalating proliferation and conjunction of ‘spectacular’ events, spaces, and technologies. Spectacularization was collectively defined by five features. It reflected and legitimated a dramatic increase in scale from the local/regional to the national. It was mediated by the increasingly popular medium of television. It exploited middle-class tension between comfortable conformity and desire for safe adventure. It celebrated technological progress, boosterism and military power. It was orchestrated and marketed by a constellation, sometimes a coalition, of entrepreneurs and dream merchants, most prominently Walt Disney. In this wide-ranging odyssey across mid-century America, Hannigan visits leisure parks (Cypress Gardens), parades (Tournament of Roses), mega-events (Squaw Valley Olympics, Century 21 Exposition), architectural styles (desert modernism), innovations (underwater photography, circular film projection) and everyday wonders (chemistry sets). Collectively, these fashioned the ‘spectacular gaze’, a prism through which Americans in the 1950s were acculturated to and conscripted into a vision of a progressive, technology-based future. Rise of the Spectacular will appeal to architects, landscape designers, geographers, sociologists, historians, and leisure/tourism researchers, as well as non-academic readers who are by a fascinating era in history.

Author : Karen Farrington,Nick Constable
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 1856052028

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Spectacular Failures by Karen Farrington,Nick Constable Pdf

Explores the roller-coaster ride that is life and investigates our ambiguous attitudes to failure.

Author : Scott Semegran
Publisher : Mutt Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Spectacular Simon Burchwood by Scott Semegran Pdf

Recently divorced and his writing career in shambles, Simon Burchwood's life is a complete disaster. He reluctantly finds work as a computer support technician and resigns that his career as the next great American novelist will never come to fruition. When he learns that his ex-wife abruptly moves to Dallas with his children, he embarks on a crazy road trip with a nerdy coworker and a hitchhiking punk rock girl and discovers the inspiration he desperately needs for his new literary masterpiece. Take another trip with the one and only Simon Burchwood. From Kindle bestselling writer and cartoonist Scott Semegran, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood is for fans of literary fiction with a touch of magical realism and a dose of dark humor. This is the second book in the Simon Adventures Series which includes The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood, and Sammie & Budgie. "Simon is starting to understand something, and his luck literally changes. Semegran handles this quite deftly. We see the progress he is making in getting a grasp of what life is about." — The New Podler Review of Books What Reviewers Are Saying About Simon Burchwood: "Simon is such a character that I couldn't wait to find what he did next." — Great Books Under $5 (5 Stars) "It's pretty fun to be inside his head." — Red Adept Reviews (4.5 Stars) "Simon Burchwood Is A Genius, It's True!" — Bitsy Bling Books (4 Stars) "Cracked me up!" — Ashton the Book Blogger (4 Stars)

Author : Erika Robb Larkins
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520282773

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The Spectacular Favela by Erika Robb Larkins Pdf

"This book examines the political economy of violence in the Rio de Janeiro favela of Rocinha. Based on over two years of research and residence in the community, it offers an ethnographic account of how entangled forms of violence become essential forces shaping everyday social relations in the favela. The first part of the book shows how armed actors--drug traffickers and police--use spectacle to perform power. Yet despite the prevalence of physical violence, the favela has itself become a valuable global brand, consumed in disembodied fashion through media and in embodied fashion through tourism. Exploring media and favela tourism, the second part of the book demonstrates how the social relationships that arise from ongoing favela violence have a direct relationship to the market economy"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Stephen Pile
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780571277308

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The Ultimate Book of Heroic Failures by Stephen Pile Pdf

THE SUNDAY TIMES HUMOUR BOOK OF THE YEAR 'One of the few books to make me laugh out loud' Sunday Express With Stephen Pile's The Ultimate Book of Heroic Failures, celebrate the very best in failure with this all new collection of outrageously funny misadventures from the author of the classic number one bestseller The Book of Heroic Failures. Anyone can be a success, but it takes real and original genius to foul up big time. These are the all-time greats, Gods in the field of failure, surreal artists, who spurn mere drab success ('I'm a winner, Lord Sugar') to explore the vast, magical, life-enhancing possibilities of getting it wrong. Any of us could make a mistake, but these great souls can turn the simplest everyday task into a scene of jaw-dropping wonder. These are the immortals. Failure is everywhere. The Book of Heroic Failures, takes us on an all-new and mind-bendingly hilarious tour to celebrate the most spectacular and absurd failures of the last twenty-five years. There are 235 stories in total spread from the Outer Hebrides to America, Ireland, Australia, Europe and Africa. From the most driving test failures (959), the most pointless election (in Dakota, in which not even the mayor voted), the worst robbery (when two different sets of bank robbers struck simultaneously) and the worst mugger (who left his victim $250 better off), to the holidaying rugby team of fifty-somethings from Dorchester who, due to a mis-translation, ended up playing the top team from Romania live on state TV, this is the ultimate book to make you feel better about yourself and the world around you.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCR:31210014048878

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The Failure of Capital Corporate Federal Credit Union by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Pdf

Author : Eric Westhof,Noah Hardy
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812385000

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Folding and Self-assembly of Biological Macromolecules by Eric Westhof,Noah Hardy Pdf

This proceedings volume explores the pathways and mechanisms by which constituent residues interact and fold to yield native biological macromolecules (catalytic RNA and functional proteins), how ribosomes and other macromolecular complexes self-assemble, and relevant energetics considerations. At the week-long interactive conference, some 20 leading researchers reported their most pertinent results, confronting each other and an audience of more than 150 specialists from a wide range of scientific disciplines, including structural and molecular biology, biophysics, computer science, mathematics, and theoretical physics. The fourteen papers - and audience interaction - are edited and illustrated versions of the transcribed oral presentations.

Author : Peter Telep
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101207529

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Special Forces Afghanistan by Peter Telep Pdf

The men of ODA-555, better known as Triple Nickel, were the first unit to hit Afghanistan after 9/11. Taking the War on Terror to the enemy’s front door, their bravery isn’t just the stuff of legend—it’s the stuff of life in the Special Forces. Captain James Pharaoh and his Special Forces team are still fighting the hard fight against a fanatical and deadly foe. The new leader of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan is Sheik Hassan—a ruthless Jihadist with sinister new plans to defeat the Western infidels. But it seems that whenever Pharaoh gets close to nailing Hassan’s hide, the terrorist slips away. It turns out that a pair of rogue CIA agents are running their own operation for certain American politicians with their own agenda—and it’s costing lives every day. Now, Pharaoh is caught between the dirty dealings of his own government, dissension within his own team, and finding Hassan before all hell breaks loose…

Author : Mocktime Publication
Publisher : by Mocktime Publication
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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English for SBI Clerk (Chapterwise Previous MCQs) by Mocktime Publication Pdf

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Author : Disha Experts
Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789389645743

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Comprehensive Guide to SBI Bank PO Preliminary & Main Exam with 5 Online Tests (9th Edition) by Disha Experts Pdf

Author : Greg Koch,Matt Allyn
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781592537310

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The Brewer's Apprentice by Greg Koch,Matt Allyn Pdf

Brewing craft and artisanal beer has become a labor of love for enthusiasts and epicures the world over, with new people joining the ranks every year. The Brewer's Apprentice is a behind-the-scenes guide to all aspects of this classic art. However, instead of simply sharing brewing recipes, tasting guides, or buying recommendations as many other books do, our book gives readers unique insights into craft brewing culture, and let the “masters” speak in their own words. In a series of in-depth profiles, the legends, innovators, rising stars of the beer world share their deep reserves of brew knowledge, insider tips, recipes, and more. Inside you'll learn:-Sourcing the best ingredients, brewing “locally” and seasonally-Farm-to-table brewing: hops, barley, wheat, and more-Setting up your homebrewing workshop-Brewing chemistry: how does it all work?-Nontraditional ingredients, extreme brews, and novelty drinks-Meads, lambics, ciders, and other nectars of the gods-Barrel-aging beers

Author : Nick Graham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119025733

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Project Management for Dummies - UK by Nick Graham Pdf

Get projects done on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency - fully updated UK edition! In today's time-pressured and cost-conscious global business environment, reliable project management and competent delivery are more important than ever. Increasingly, project management is being seen as an essential management skill for all, as well as a career choice for many. This new UK edition of Project Management For Dummies, 2nd UK Edition quickly introduces you to the principles of successful project management with a clear and logical approach to help you deliver your projects, not only successfully, but also more easily. Unique to the UK edition, you'll find clear guidance on using the highly logical product-based approach to project planning, along with advice on how to release the great power of the technique, not only for effective planning, but also for project control. Updated with fresh content, tips, and tactics that cover everything you need to know from a project's start to finish, this accessible guide takes you through every stage of project management. You'll discover how to make project planning easier and more effective, manage resources and stay on track within a budget. Then you'll find help and advice to help you motivate and manage your teams to help them perform at their best. To help you stay at the leading edge, you'll also find two new chapters in this edition explaining project governance and the increasingly important international standard ISO 21500. In short, this book will help you master a highly valuable skill for advancing your career. Provides clear descriptions of who should do what in a project to prevent communication and control problems Presents the latest concepts in project management techniques Discusses how to keep risks under control during the project Includes access to online project management templates and checklists to aid in learning If you're a manager taking on a project for the first time or a more experienced project professional looking to get up to speed on the latest thinking and techniques, Project Management For Dummies, 2nd UK Edition equips you for project management success.

Author : Diane Foreman
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781775538172

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Diane Foreman: In the Arena by Diane Foreman Pdf

An insider's guide to entrepreneurship that no business person should be without. Being an entrepreneur – owning and running your own business – is a great career option for those wanting to take control of their professional lives. It's a particularly great option for women; a credible and viable alternative to struggling up the (still male-dominated) corporate ladder. Hugely successful entrepreneur Diane Foreman also believes women have a unique role in — and duty to — inspire, mentor, sponsor and promote other women. In this candid, engaging and inspiring book she describes her own entrepreneurial journey, from being a complete greenhorn to heading up one of New Zealand's most sucessful businesses, being a major exporter and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. It hasn't been easy and she's made plenty of mistakes. The secret, she says, is learning how not to repeat them. Full of tips, insider knowledge and how-tos, this is a book no business person can be without.