Author: George Douglas Wells
Publisher: Wingspan Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This volume introduces readers to Scottish-born George D. Wells, technology thought-leader, board member, and former CEO in Silicon Valley, who shares what it takes to get to the top of a corporation and stay there.
The American Dream in a Kilt
Author: George Douglas Wells
Publisher: Wingspan Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This volume introduces readers to Scottish-born George D. Wells, technology thought-leader, board member, and former CEO in Silicon Valley, who shares what it takes to get to the top of a corporation and stay there.
Publisher: Wingspan Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This volume introduces readers to Scottish-born George D. Wells, technology thought-leader, board member, and former CEO in Silicon Valley, who shares what it takes to get to the top of a corporation and stay there.
The American Dream Romance Collection
Author: Kristy Dykes
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1634095790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Meet the faithful dreamers who helped build the foundation of the new American nation—from four brothers in Colonial Connecticut determined to make something of their lives, to a colony of Quakers in North Carolina resolute in their faith, to settlers in the northwest frontier staking their claim in hostile territory. Watch as nine romances develop and legacies of faith and love are formed.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1634095790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Meet the faithful dreamers who helped build the foundation of the new American nation—from four brothers in Colonial Connecticut determined to make something of their lives, to a colony of Quakers in North Carolina resolute in their faith, to settlers in the northwest frontier staking their claim in hostile territory. Watch as nine romances develop and legacies of faith and love are formed.
Unsettling Assumptions
Author: Pauline Greenhill
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874218985
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
In Unsettling Assumptions, editors Pauline Greenhill and Diane Tye examine how tradition and gender come together to unsettle assumptions about culture and its study. Contributors explore the intersections of traditional expressive culture and sex/gender systems to question, investigate, or upset concepts like family, ethics, and authenticity. Individual essays consider myriad topics such as Thanksgiving turkeys, rockabilly and bar fights, Chinese tales of female ghosts, selkie stories, a noisy Mennonite New Year’s celebration, the Distaff Gospels, Kentucky tobacco farmers, international adoptions, and more. In Unsettling Assumptions, folkloric forms express but also counteract negative aspects of culture like misogyny, homophobia, and racism. But expressive culture also emerges as fundamental to our sense of belonging to a family, an occupation, or friendship group and, most notably, to identity performativity and the construction and negotiation of power.
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874218985
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
In Unsettling Assumptions, editors Pauline Greenhill and Diane Tye examine how tradition and gender come together to unsettle assumptions about culture and its study. Contributors explore the intersections of traditional expressive culture and sex/gender systems to question, investigate, or upset concepts like family, ethics, and authenticity. Individual essays consider myriad topics such as Thanksgiving turkeys, rockabilly and bar fights, Chinese tales of female ghosts, selkie stories, a noisy Mennonite New Year’s celebration, the Distaff Gospels, Kentucky tobacco farmers, international adoptions, and more. In Unsettling Assumptions, folkloric forms express but also counteract negative aspects of culture like misogyny, homophobia, and racism. But expressive culture also emerges as fundamental to our sense of belonging to a family, an occupation, or friendship group and, most notably, to identity performativity and the construction and negotiation of power.
An American Dream
Author: Ray Banister
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1684565693
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Beginning quite mysteriously in September 1845, healthy green leaves on potato plants suddenly turned black, curled; and then rotted. Then like an uncontrollable wildfire in a wind-swept forest, winds from southern England carried that mysterious blight to leaves of healthy potato plants around the Dublin countryside. As fungal spores they multiplied, cool breezes quickly spread that same unchecked blight to surrounding plants throughout all the potato fields of Ireland. This blight quickly became an imperiling devastation; casting Ireland into a horrifying tribulation. One-third of Ireland's population had become solely dependent on the potato to sustain their livelihood...the Irish potato famine would reduce the already desolate Irish people to penniless dehumanized paupers and homeless outcast...the infamous Irish potato famine had begun. Caught-up in the famine's inescapable grasp was the Andrew and Mattie O'Malley family, innocent Catholic potato farmers with three children: two teen-age sons and a six-year old daughter named Rose. Their survival and existence now at the mercy of English and Anglo-Irish land owners that were loyal members of The Anglican Church of England The British Government defended the vindictive landowners by failing to initiate any reactionary measures to relieve the devastating problems of the Irish people. The effects of not taking measures to address or reconcile those issues, created a host of political, social and economic factors that forever etched irreconcilable resentment and distrust on the English and Irish demographic landscape. But, far worse, was the direct devastation subjected on the helpless Irish people. Over the next six years, more than a million Irish men, women and children would die from mass starvation or from infectious diseases resulting from that mysterious blight and the lack of government intervention. Another million would flee Ireland on questionable sea-worthy disease infested sailing ships dubbed "famine ships" or "coffin ships" to America. This is a story of unrivaled courage shown by an eight-year old Irish girl; orphaned by the infamous Irish potato famine in the 1840's. She came to America alone on a disease infested famine ship during the time of legalized slavery and uncontested bigotry and dedicated her life's work to eradicate both.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1684565693
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Beginning quite mysteriously in September 1845, healthy green leaves on potato plants suddenly turned black, curled; and then rotted. Then like an uncontrollable wildfire in a wind-swept forest, winds from southern England carried that mysterious blight to leaves of healthy potato plants around the Dublin countryside. As fungal spores they multiplied, cool breezes quickly spread that same unchecked blight to surrounding plants throughout all the potato fields of Ireland. This blight quickly became an imperiling devastation; casting Ireland into a horrifying tribulation. One-third of Ireland's population had become solely dependent on the potato to sustain their livelihood...the Irish potato famine would reduce the already desolate Irish people to penniless dehumanized paupers and homeless outcast...the infamous Irish potato famine had begun. Caught-up in the famine's inescapable grasp was the Andrew and Mattie O'Malley family, innocent Catholic potato farmers with three children: two teen-age sons and a six-year old daughter named Rose. Their survival and existence now at the mercy of English and Anglo-Irish land owners that were loyal members of The Anglican Church of England The British Government defended the vindictive landowners by failing to initiate any reactionary measures to relieve the devastating problems of the Irish people. The effects of not taking measures to address or reconcile those issues, created a host of political, social and economic factors that forever etched irreconcilable resentment and distrust on the English and Irish demographic landscape. But, far worse, was the direct devastation subjected on the helpless Irish people. Over the next six years, more than a million Irish men, women and children would die from mass starvation or from infectious diseases resulting from that mysterious blight and the lack of government intervention. Another million would flee Ireland on questionable sea-worthy disease infested sailing ships dubbed "famine ships" or "coffin ships" to America. This is a story of unrivaled courage shown by an eight-year old Irish girl; orphaned by the infamous Irish potato famine in the 1840's. She came to America alone on a disease infested famine ship during the time of legalized slavery and uncontested bigotry and dedicated her life's work to eradicate both.
Stanley Cavell's American Dream
Author: Lawrence F. Rhu
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
ISBN: 9780823225965
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This book states that, after Cavell's celebrated reading of 'King Lear' turned into a nightmarish meditation on Vietnam, he found a more audible voice. Here, the poetry of ideas and presence of mind that animate Cavell's writing receive readings attuned to the spirit of their composition and its enlivening powers.
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
ISBN: 9780823225965
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This book states that, after Cavell's celebrated reading of 'King Lear' turned into a nightmarish meditation on Vietnam, he found a more audible voice. Here, the poetry of ideas and presence of mind that animate Cavell's writing receive readings attuned to the spirit of their composition and its enlivening powers.
Un-Civilizing America
Author: William Bonner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1394180578
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Discover what sets a fair and just economy apart from the rest In Un-Civilizing America – How Win-Win Deals Made Us Rich, bestselling author William Bonner delivers an incisive and engrossing account of the American economy, the four simple steps to earning money the honest way, and why many choose the dishonest way instead. He also discusses the shadow groups that influence America behind the scenes and how their power grew so large they lost the need to remain hidden, and what really drives the government’s phony wars—including the War on Drugs and the US-China trade war. In the book, you’ll learn why the best kinds of economies run on “win-win” deals and how companies and individuals use market-set prices to maximize their utility. You’ll also discover: Why the “Sermon on the Mount” was the best economic and social advice ever given How civilization developed and the one thing that sets it apart from barbarity How “win-lose” deals inevitably force one side or the other to accept the terms of the “agreement” Why allowing only one side to profit in an arrangement is a recipe for disaster in the long run Why capitalism favors “win-win” deals while socialism prefers the “win-lose” variety A can’t-miss resource for anyone interested in American or global economics and finance, Un-Civilizing America will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy and lawmakers, and regulators.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1394180578
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Discover what sets a fair and just economy apart from the rest In Un-Civilizing America – How Win-Win Deals Made Us Rich, bestselling author William Bonner delivers an incisive and engrossing account of the American economy, the four simple steps to earning money the honest way, and why many choose the dishonest way instead. He also discusses the shadow groups that influence America behind the scenes and how their power grew so large they lost the need to remain hidden, and what really drives the government’s phony wars—including the War on Drugs and the US-China trade war. In the book, you’ll learn why the best kinds of economies run on “win-win” deals and how companies and individuals use market-set prices to maximize their utility. You’ll also discover: Why the “Sermon on the Mount” was the best economic and social advice ever given How civilization developed and the one thing that sets it apart from barbarity How “win-lose” deals inevitably force one side or the other to accept the terms of the “agreement” Why allowing only one side to profit in an arrangement is a recipe for disaster in the long run Why capitalism favors “win-win” deals while socialism prefers the “win-lose” variety A can’t-miss resource for anyone interested in American or global economics and finance, Un-Civilizing America will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy and lawmakers, and regulators.
Men in Kilts
Author: Katie Macalister
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451411136
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
At a mystery conference in Manchester, Katie Williams makes her move on a burly Scotsman...and winds up falling in love before the night is over...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451411136
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
At a mystery conference in Manchester, Katie Williams makes her move on a burly Scotsman...and winds up falling in love before the night is over...
Cocky Kilt
Author: Jolie Vines
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
I thought the scenery would be the highlight of my working trip to Scotland, then a dark-haired, kilted Highlander walks into the bar. That swoony Scottish accent. Dark eyes and a sexy smirk. Would anyone blame me for a quick holiday romance? Except if I want to keep my job, Ewan is off limits. I need to lock down my lust. For a former poor kid who's used to deprivation, this should be easier. But my cocky Scot doesn't agree, and he's hell bent on changing my mind. -- Cocky Kilt is a cute and steamy romp between a New York lass and a determined Scot. Expect sexting after dark and a love-conquers-all happy ending. Written in the Cocky Hero Club world, Hailey, our heroine, is first featured in Park Avenue Player by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
I thought the scenery would be the highlight of my working trip to Scotland, then a dark-haired, kilted Highlander walks into the bar. That swoony Scottish accent. Dark eyes and a sexy smirk. Would anyone blame me for a quick holiday romance? Except if I want to keep my job, Ewan is off limits. I need to lock down my lust. For a former poor kid who's used to deprivation, this should be easier. But my cocky Scot doesn't agree, and he's hell bent on changing my mind. -- Cocky Kilt is a cute and steamy romp between a New York lass and a determined Scot. Expect sexting after dark and a love-conquers-all happy ending. Written in the Cocky Hero Club world, Hailey, our heroine, is first featured in Park Avenue Player by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward.
Madonna's Drowned Worlds
Author: Santiago Fouz-Hern?ez
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351559532
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Madonna is perhaps one of the most consistently transgressive and self-transforming artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The recent release of two critically acclaimed and best-selling albums and a sold-out world tour have renewed media and academic interest in the artist. Madonna presents a set of strikingly new challenges to cultural analysis, and new developments in Gender, Queer and Ethnic studies have shed more light on her entire oeuvre. Whilst the contributors do refer to classic cultural theorists such as Baudrillard, Zizek, Foucault and Barthes, new theoretical approaches to Madonna's work feature prominently. In view of this, the present volume offers new perspectives on Madonna's work to date, addressing her configurations of race, gender and sex(uality) and with special emphasis on her resurrection after the Sex backlash in the early 1990s. The collection focuses on new Madonna-related topics such as Hinduism, Judaism, Japanese culture, All-American culture, Queer culture, Motherhood and her influence on newer 'girl acts' such as the Spice Girls and Britney Spears. The book explores the themes of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and celebrity consumption through the lens of Madonna's songs, videos and shows. An international array of scholars portrays Madonna's popularisation of the notion that identity is not fixed and can be continuously rearranged and revamped. The book should have wide appeal for all those concerned with gender studies, cultural studies, ethnic studies, lesbian and gay musicology as well as popular music studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351559532
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Madonna is perhaps one of the most consistently transgressive and self-transforming artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The recent release of two critically acclaimed and best-selling albums and a sold-out world tour have renewed media and academic interest in the artist. Madonna presents a set of strikingly new challenges to cultural analysis, and new developments in Gender, Queer and Ethnic studies have shed more light on her entire oeuvre. Whilst the contributors do refer to classic cultural theorists such as Baudrillard, Zizek, Foucault and Barthes, new theoretical approaches to Madonna's work feature prominently. In view of this, the present volume offers new perspectives on Madonna's work to date, addressing her configurations of race, gender and sex(uality) and with special emphasis on her resurrection after the Sex backlash in the early 1990s. The collection focuses on new Madonna-related topics such as Hinduism, Judaism, Japanese culture, All-American culture, Queer culture, Motherhood and her influence on newer 'girl acts' such as the Spice Girls and Britney Spears. The book explores the themes of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and celebrity consumption through the lens of Madonna's songs, videos and shows. An international array of scholars portrays Madonna's popularisation of the notion that identity is not fixed and can be continuously rearranged and revamped. The book should have wide appeal for all those concerned with gender studies, cultural studies, ethnic studies, lesbian and gay musicology as well as popular music studies.
Neverending Dream Box Set Books #1-3
Author: Lexy Timms
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
PART 1 What screws us up the most in life is the picture in our heads of how life's supposed to be. Robert O'Connell has a plan for his life and nothing is going to get in his way. He's got the perfect woman by his side. They've been together for six years and he plans on marrying her as soon as he finishes his master's degree. Attending the University of Edinburgh had been his dream. Living in Scotland, studying the history was part of the plan. Amy Addair was not part of the plan. The sexy, surly bartender at the local pub has caught his attention. She's not like any woman he's ever met. And she's trouble. Damaged goods not looking for a relationship. Except now, she's got Robert rethinking his entire life plan. Is his girlfriend in New York the woman he's supposed to marry, or is there another woman he's meant to spend his life with? PART 2 "Damaged people are dangerous—they know they can survive." Robert has the perfect girl back home in America. A real life to live after he's finished his Master's Degree in Scotland. Except there's this problem. And the problem is a fiery, stunningly beautiful barmaid named Amy. She's everything Robert should be staying away from. She's not interested in romance, love or anything that goes with it. So why is she stealing his heart? He knows she's only going to break it in the end. PART 3 She's trouble. Damaged goods. Nothing is as it seems. Robert 'Bobby' O'Connell has his life turned upside down when he learns the truth of his family. The one woman in the world he hoped he could count on for support has pushed him away. When he returns to Scotland, ready to give Amy Addair an ultimatum, he discovers her darkest, most dangerous secret. Terrified for her, he threatens to protect her—whatever the cost. Unfortunately, her ex-boyfriend—an abusive, violent man—returns to claim Amy for his own. Bobby finds himself in the fight of his life trying to save her from the man hell-bent on destroying her. Neverending Dream Series Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Search Terms: contemporary romance, billionaire romance, women's fiction, saga, family saga, FICTION / Romance / Contemporary FICTION / Romance / New Adult FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy F, sexy, hot and steamy, sport romance, hired wife, fake girlfriend, happily ever after, sweet love story, romance love, romance love triangle, new adult romance, billionaire obsession, contemporary romance and sex, romance billionaire series, free kindle romance, melody anne billionaire bachelors series, holiday, holiday romance, romance, billionaire, true love, love and life
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
PART 1 What screws us up the most in life is the picture in our heads of how life's supposed to be. Robert O'Connell has a plan for his life and nothing is going to get in his way. He's got the perfect woman by his side. They've been together for six years and he plans on marrying her as soon as he finishes his master's degree. Attending the University of Edinburgh had been his dream. Living in Scotland, studying the history was part of the plan. Amy Addair was not part of the plan. The sexy, surly bartender at the local pub has caught his attention. She's not like any woman he's ever met. And she's trouble. Damaged goods not looking for a relationship. Except now, she's got Robert rethinking his entire life plan. Is his girlfriend in New York the woman he's supposed to marry, or is there another woman he's meant to spend his life with? PART 2 "Damaged people are dangerous—they know they can survive." Robert has the perfect girl back home in America. A real life to live after he's finished his Master's Degree in Scotland. Except there's this problem. And the problem is a fiery, stunningly beautiful barmaid named Amy. She's everything Robert should be staying away from. She's not interested in romance, love or anything that goes with it. So why is she stealing his heart? He knows she's only going to break it in the end. PART 3 She's trouble. Damaged goods. Nothing is as it seems. Robert 'Bobby' O'Connell has his life turned upside down when he learns the truth of his family. The one woman in the world he hoped he could count on for support has pushed him away. When he returns to Scotland, ready to give Amy Addair an ultimatum, he discovers her darkest, most dangerous secret. Terrified for her, he threatens to protect her—whatever the cost. Unfortunately, her ex-boyfriend—an abusive, violent man—returns to claim Amy for his own. Bobby finds himself in the fight of his life trying to save her from the man hell-bent on destroying her. Neverending Dream Series Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Search Terms: contemporary romance, billionaire romance, women's fiction, saga, family saga, FICTION / Romance / Contemporary FICTION / Romance / New Adult FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy F, sexy, hot and steamy, sport romance, hired wife, fake girlfriend, happily ever after, sweet love story, romance love, romance love triangle, new adult romance, billionaire obsession, contemporary romance and sex, romance billionaire series, free kindle romance, melody anne billionaire bachelors series, holiday, holiday romance, romance, billionaire, true love, love and life