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Leading at the Edge : Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition»rank: 39103by: Dennis N. T. Perkins, Margaret P. Holtman, Paul R. Kessler
: :It is ironic that a 90-year-old story of courage and endurance should have lessons for the Internet Age-but it does! Anyone attempting to lead in the face of uncertainty and adversity will learn much from this tremendously engaging and compelling book. DAVID A. NADLER, Chairman, Delta Consulting Group, Inc., and author of Champions of Change and Competing by Design Perkins offers a unique and refreshing perspective on the challenge of leadership. His insights-and skillful use of the Shackleton expedition as a case study make the book a valuable contribution and a must-read. WILLIAM H. DONALDSON, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc., founding Dean, Professor of Management, Yale School of ... |
The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist 5»rank: 1225112by: Kevin McCarthy, Paul Grist, Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Jason Hall
: :Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation — The Escapist! Operating from a secret headquarters under the boards of the majestic Empire Theater, the Escapist and his crack team of charismatic associates roam the globe, performing amazing feats of magic to aid all those who languish in oppression’s chains. The history of his creators, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, was recently chronicled in Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The best of the Escapist’s adventures are now collected into one volume for all to enjoy! This thrilling volume of Michael Chabon Presents…The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist collects the first two issues of ... |
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The Wisdom of John Paul II: The Pope on Life's Most Vital Questions»rank: 451313by: Pope John Paul II
: :Pope John Paul's words address a range of important issues. 2 cassettes. |
Educational Governance and Administration (6th Edition)»rank: 486583by: Thomas J. Sergiovanni, Paul Kelleher, Martha M. McCarthy, Frances C. Fowler
: :Demands, constraints, and choices have always shaped the decision-making character of educational administration. Only the content of demands, constraints, and choices change with the times. Enduring public values such as equity, efficiency, choice, and excellence are examined historically and currently as prime influences on school policy. This book introduces readers to both school governance and administration in education. It provides a balanced overview of the development of thought in educational administration, providing readers with a realistic view of the promises and pitfalls of professionalism in administration. It also includes a realistic treatment of the nature of administrative work and takes a problem solving approach. There is an exhaustive discussion of financial and ... |
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Letterati: An Unauthorized Look at Scrabble and the People Who Play It»rank: 353488by: Paul McCarthy
: :This guide charts the development of competitive Scrabble in North America and the control of the game exerted by Hasbro, Inc., the holder of the game's trademark. Through more than a hundred interviews, the evolution of Scrabble from the hustler-populated game rooms of New York City in the 1960s, before the organized game even existed, to the 2004 National Championship, where more than 800 players vied for $89,000 in prize money is detailed. Examining its origins, strategies, changes, and the business behind it all, this is a comprehensive look behind the game of Scrabble. |
The Intruders (Export)»rank: 2633488by: Stephen Coonts
: :In the sequel to The Flight of the Intruder, ace Navy pilot Jake Grafton faces a tough new challenge as a peacetime warrior in 1973 when he is assigned the task of teaching a group of inexperienced Marine pilots the art of carrier aviation. |
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Green Team (Rogue Warrior Series)»rank: 1000362by: Richard Marcinko, Paul McCarthy
: :The Green Team, a top-secret unit of the U.S. Navy, battles internal as well as external enemies in a dangerous test of their skills that involves a transnational terror network based in a violent religious organization. Tour. |
The Biophilia Hypothesis (A Shearwater book)»rank: 119315from: Island Press
: :'Biophilia' is the term coined by Edward O. Wilson to describe what he believes is humanity's innate affinity for the natural world. In his landmark book 'Biophilia,' he examined how our tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes might be a biologically based need, integral to our development as individuals and as a species. That idea has caught the imagination of diverse thinkers.'The Biophilia Hypothesis' brings together the views of some of the most creative scientists of our time, each attempting to amplify and refine the concept of biophilia. The variety of perspectives -- psychological, biological, cultural, symbolic, and aesthetic -- frame the theoretical issues by presenting empirical evidence that supports ... |
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Paul McCarthy»rank: 711646by: Lisa Phillips, Anthony Vidler, Amelia Jones, Paul McCarthy, Lisa Philips
: :'Working in a pioneering fusion of sculpture and conceptually based performance, Paul McCarthy is one of the most influential figures in contemporary art*however the full range is of his oeuvre is still not fully appreciated or understood. While his architectural installations incorporating video and performance artifacts have received copious critical and curatorial attention during the present decade, few viewers are familiar with the scope of his artistic evolution, or with the impact his works had had on two generations of Los Angeles artists. This catalogue*accompanying McCarthy exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and the New Museum of Contemporary Art in new York*covers more than 100 works from all areas ... |
Paul Mccarthy: Videos 1970-1997»rank: 935196by: Kathrin Sauerlander, Johann Lothar Schroder, Paul McCarthy
: :In his performances, installations, videos, and sculptures, Paul McCarthy has deconstructed, muddied, insulted, and made a very deliberate mess of American mythology, from Heidi and Pinocchio to Santa Claus and Rocky. His videos, represented here through annotation and stills, are an indispensable documentary element of his performances. Over 50 works are included, plus a biography, bibliography, and selected exhibition list. |