All For Show

Author : Rob Jewell
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781398457881

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All Show Off by Rob Jewell Pdf

OK, if I’m completely honest, since I’ve been quite ill just before my half-century, at the end of 2016, I realised that I hadn’t ever got around to passing on the stories of my childhood to my children; that cluster of experiences and characters from my past that have “helped” me become the person that their father is today. Memories of a childhood in late 60s and 70s Llanelli is considered within, though they’ll possibly be of no consequence to others, I hope that my girls find them of interest. This entanglement of belonging and of being are what has made me who I am and how I am. I’ve never written a book before, though I’ve created one many times and at many stages of my life in my head. English is not even my mother tongue. Welsh has and always will be more comfortable for me, though I’ll try to make Dr Martin Rhys, my English teacher, who I both revered and feared at Ysgol y Strade, proud. The childhood memories noted here are true from my perspective. Any factual mistakes are there because that’s how I remember them happening. None of the content is aimed at upsetting anyone, but I’m sure it will. “Que sera, sera,” as Myngu Norman used to say. I’ve kept some personal stuff out, which if included, would create a fuss and shadow all my recollections. I’ve lived with them long enough as it is, though they may surface unintentionally in my writing. Enjoy the reading, and enjoy the memories – I’ve enjoyed organising them into some sort of order, so that my children may understand why I am as I am, and for people that know me to have the option of crossing the road when they see me heading towards them! Lastly, after you’ve read the book, consider this quote from Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) in his memoirs The Summing Up in 1938: “There is an impression abroad that everyone has it in him to write one book; but if by this is implied a good book then the impression is false”.

Author : Kathryn Smith
Publisher : The Museum of Modern Art
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0870700553

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The Show to End All Shows by Kathryn Smith Pdf

Discussion and documents relating to an exhibition called "Frank Lloyd Wright, American Architect", held at the Museum of Modern Art from Nov. 12, 1940 to Jan. 5, 1941.

Author : Connie Rae
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781645443636

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It's All Show Business by Connie Rae Pdf

Lee Edward Atterbury was born September 1, 1924, into the Atturbury Circus family. He was the fifth of seven children born to Robert L. and Rose Atterbury. By the time Lee was old enough for school, his older siblings were accomplished aerialists and his mother was a slack wire walker. The Atterbury Circus was a road circus, traveling the highways of rural America from Iowa and the Dakotas to Texas throughout the years of the Great Depression. After the United States entered World War II, Lee served in the Army Air Force as a radioman and gunner, first in Africa and Italy, and then in the South Pacific. When the war ended, Lee returned home to find that the economics of war and the Great Depression had ended the small road circuses. Lee and his siblings began again by building carnival shows and games and went back on the road. "You'll never get anywhere in life without taking some risks," says Lee. Lee married Helen Wise of Conway Springs, Kansas, in 1949, and together they set out on the carnival circuit. Over the next seventy years, the Lee Atterbury family built a wonderful legacy of honesty and integrity with their games throughout the Midwest United States. They are loved by "carnies" and "marks" alike. People who played their games as children now return with their children and grandchildren to visit the Atterburys on the Midway. This memoir is a tribute to a true gentleman of America's greatest generation. Lee, I am so glad that I got to hear and record your stories. With grateful affection,

Author : Cary Fagan
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780143191773

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The Show To End All Shows by Cary Fagan Pdf

Sullivan is still trapped with the Melville’s Medicine Show, along with Frederick, Esmeralda and Clarence, travelling around the country. But his family has not given up hope. His parents got in touch with the parents of the other children, and his sister, Jinny, is determined to get back on the road with Manny in order to pick up the trail of the mysterious medicine show. And they are helped by a very real clue: a decades-old newspaper article about a travelling medicine show that mysteriously bears the same name … Back at the show, the Melvilles are becoming unhappy with the children’s performances. Sullivan drops some eggs, and worse, Clarence is finding it a tighter and tighter squeeze inside the “automaton,” the chess-playing Napoleon. They are soon going to need a new child to join the show, and the Melvilles know just the right one. Despite the children’s best efforts to prevent another child from being kidnapped, a new girl joins the show. But the Melvilles may have underestimated the new girl, whose feisty nature is inspirational to Sullivan. The Melvilles certainly seem preoccupied with something—at every new site, Master Melville can be seen carefully examining the grounds. With their families ever closer, the children of the travelling medicine show band together to solve the mystery of who the Melvilles really are and just what they are looking for.

Author : Scott McKain
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781418534509

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ALL Business is Show Business by Scott McKain Pdf

Every day your organization - and you - are in the spotlight. Your employees are performing and the audience - your customers - will love the show, hate it, or worst of all ignore it. Scott McKain has discovered what the film, television, and music industries have known for years: to be successful, you must create an emotional link with your audience. In a recent survey, Scott says, more than 70% of shoppers said they would tend to switch where they buy things if it were "more fun" to shop somewhere else. You can get customers to switch to your business by making them enjoy dealing with you. In straightforward, practical language and plenty of real-life examples, ALL Business is Show Business tells how to create experiences that will make customers want to do business with you again and again. Tell your story well. It will make you a star. Have a short, powerful, and unique high concept statement. It worked for Jaws and it will work for you. Practice the eight essential acts your customers want you to perform. Your employees are the stars of the show. Treat them that way. Create the Ultimate Customer Experience, and you will acquire amazing loyalty and unlimited referrals. "No matter what your business," says Scott McKain, "you are always on stage. Make your performance one that leaves your customers with a feeling of Wow!"

Author : Michael Port
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780544555181

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Steal the Show by Michael Port Pdf

A powerful way to master every performance in your career and life, from presentations and sales pitches to interviews and tough conversations, drawing on the methods the author applied as a working actor and has honed over a decade of coaching salespeople, marketers, managers, and business owners.

Author : Lissa Alexander
Publisher : Martingale
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781683561750

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Moda All-Stars - Soft Spot by Lissa Alexander Pdf

With Soft Spot, it's easy to show off your style at home, even if you're short on time. Pillows don't require much time or fabric, so go ahead and pile them on the sofa, stack them in a big basket, swap them out with the seasons--or change them for no reason! Besides adding punch to your decor, pillows offer excellent opportunities to try a variety of techniques. So why not experiment with a new-to-you shape, insert a zipper closure, dabble in a different color scheme, or add a touch of applique? The Moda All-Star contributors share their expert tips so you can become a pillow-making pro! You'll learn how to make perfect pillow corners and gain insight on the benefit of quilting pillow tops. With so many fresh looks from your favorite designers, you'll be living in cushioned comfort! The All-Stars are donating all royalties from the sale of this book to Operation Gratitude (OperationGratitude.org).

Author : Scott McKain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0785206086

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ALL Business Is Show Business by Scott McKain Pdf

Every day your organization-and you-are in the spotlight. Your employees are performing and the audience-your customers-will love the show, hate it, or worst of all ignore it. Scott McKain has discovered wha tthe film, television, and music industries have known for years: to be successful, you must create an emotional link with your audience. Tell your story well. It will make you a star. Have a short, powerful, and unique high concept statement. It worked for Jaws and it will work for you. Practice the eight essential acts your customers want you to perform. Your employees are the stars of the show. Treat them that way. Create the Ultimate Customer Experience, and you will acquire amazing loyalty and unlimited referrals. "No matter what your business," says Scott McKain, "you are always on stage. Make your performance one that leaves your customers with a feeling of Wow!"

Author : Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KUL:KULGB015202

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Shakspere's Werke by Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Exports
ISBN : MINN:30000010190605

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Agricultural Trade Highlights by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1228 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112018895406

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Commitments of Traders in Commodity Futures by United States. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Pdf

Includes data for cotton, frozen concentrated orange juice, potatoes, wool, and imported frozen fresh boneless beef.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business
ISBN : OSU:32435022849640

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Business America by Anonim Pdf

Includes articles on international business opportunities.

Author : Georgia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Law
ISBN : SRLF:A0001991199

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Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia by Georgia Pdf

Author : Nuala Naughton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780577982

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Barrowland by Nuala Naughton Pdf

Barrowland: A Glasgow Experience charts the amazing resurrection of the legendary rock concert venue from its humble beginnings as a popular Glasgow dance hall through its commercial decline in the 1960s and beyond until it was reinvented in the early ’80s as a concert venue that remains feted by fans and artistes alike. This book documents many of the gigs to have been held in the Barrowland, complete with reminiscences about backstage shenanigans and fascinating contributions from many of the musicians who have played there, as well as from fans who cherish memories of unforgettable concerts. Packed with interviews from the stars of popular music past and present, Barrowland: A Glasgow Experience allows readers to take a trip down memory lane and remember their favourite gigs at the world-famous venue in Glasgow’s East End.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 964 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Literature
ISBN : UOM:39015078140749

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The Contemporary Review by Anonim Pdf