From its beginnings in fascist northern Italy in the early 1940s, this novel reaches into the London of the 1950s and 1970s, drawing on the author's personal experiences of the London theatre of the time. It follows the progress of Walter Napley, gifted in the arts but intent on a life as a business entrepreneur.
From its beginnings in fascist northern Italy in the early 1940s, this novel reaches into the London of the 1950s and 1970s, drawing on the author's personal experiences of the London theatre of the time. It follows the progress of Walter Napley, gifted in the arts but intent on a life as a business entrepreneur.
A 36-hour curriculum designed to help men overcome past trauma and develop the skills they need to live safe and caring lives Healing Men's Pain Curriculum helpsmale-identified participants create a vision of the men they want to be and provides them with the awareness, tools, and confidence to achieve that vision. Each of the 18 two-hour, cofacilitated sessions includes activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities enabling each participant to connect with the content on a personal level. The program is wide-ranging and encompasses a variety of topics to help participants develop increased self-awareness to enhance their relationships. Participants explore their childhood, adolescent, and adult trauma; relational struggles, particularly issues of healthy attachment; and other issues that male-identified individuals often experience. The material in Healing Men's Pain Curriculum will stretch both participants and facilitators alike. The sessions are designed to take a deep and comprehensive look at everything that blocks men from being the best men they can be. The curriculum speaks to all learning styles through the use of art, physical movement, and roleplays. Participants are given additional learning opportunities in the form of assignments to complete between sessions. These assignments build upon the roleplays and in-session practice to help participants translate the material directly into their own lives. Help men address their traumas, develop self-awareness, and build healthier relationships in recovery programs, mental health groups, or other settings Pick and choose from 18 intentionally designed lessons—or use the entire curriculum in order Access engaging activities that get participants moving and talking despite diverse learning styles and backgrounds Focus on male socialization, narrative therapy, and interactive learning to help participants develop understanding of themselves and others Written by an expert on masculinity with a Master's degree in gender studies, this curriculum is an excellent foundation or supplement to addiction programs, trauma groups, men's groups, church groups, and beyond. Designed as a compliment to Helping Men Recover.
True to Goldoni's mixture of comic wit and farce, the plot is a breathtakingly fast succession of twists and turns which only unravel in the very final lines with a surprise ending. Two friends are in love with the same young woman. Neither wants to place their friendship in jeopardy. How can love triumph without breaking off their friendship? Goldoni explores the conflicts brought about when Florindo has to choose between Lelio, his best friend, and Rosaura, his best friend's fiancée. Added to this conundrum are the issues of whether Ottavio, the old miser, will provide a dowry and the mature Beatrice's unashamed incessant pursuit of Florindo. The play is set in Bologna in Lelio's house. Florindo is a guest along with his faithful manservant. From the opening of the play, Florindo seeks to return home to Venice in order not to damage his friend's relationship. However, his departure is obstructed time and again by his hosts, leading to one complication after another. From the beginning, the plot is intense and fast-moving with inversions fed into the action in quick succession. This creates suspense which continues throughout the play as potential marriage partners are switched back and forth until the very ending when the audience finally discovers what the main characters' destiny will be. Will love or friendship prevail? The Venetian element is brought into this play through Florindo and his manservant, both Venetians. Apart from these two characters, all the others are portrayed as self-seeking, selfish and sly - whether servants or masters. The tension is kept at a constantly high level by the struggles between the characters. These struggles are not just brought about through love and friendship but are also generational and social. Furthermore, there is the added complication in the contrast of the characters' ideas of reality as they deceive one another. This creates dramatic irony and humour as the audience know more than any of the characters on stage. The Italian text is taken from: Carlo Goldoni, Tutte le opere, a cura di Giuseppe Ortolani, Mondadori, Milano, 1935. In Memoirs (Carlo Goldoni's autobiography), Goldoni states: "This play [Il vero amico] is one of my favourites and I have had the greatest pleasure in seeing that the audience is of my opinion". Chap. X
Between 1512 and 1570, Florence underwent dramatic political transformations. As citizens jockeyed for prominence, portraits became an essential means not only of recording a likeness but also of conveying a sitter’s character, social position, and cultural ambitions. This fascinating book explores the ways that painters (including Jacopo Pontormo, Agnolo Bronzino, and Francesco Salviati), sculptors (such as Benvenuto Cellini), and artists in other media endowed their works with an erudite and self-consciously stylish character that made Florentine portraiture distinctive. The Medici family had ruled Florence without interruption between 1434 and 1494. Following their return to power in 1512, Cosimo I de’ Medici, who became the second Duke of Florence in 1537, demonstrated a particularly shrewd ability to wield culture as a political tool in order to transform Florence into a dynastic duchy and give Florentine art the central position it has held ever since. Featuring more than ninety remarkable paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and medals, this volume is written by a team of leading international authors and presents a sweeping, penetrating exploration of a crucial and vibrant period in Italian art.
Technological advancements are contributing to shape future business models and the industrial scenario. Companies face the challenge of having to adapt to the frequently shifting technology landscape. Therefore, organizations must exploit technological advances to thrive in the digital revolution. This book presents and discusses emerging digital business models in the Industry 4.0. These models are illustrated with real case studies and include data-driven, platform, smart factory and servitization among others. The book introduces a detailed classification to help organizations to redesign their current business models and discusses how to gain unique competitive advantages. The book includes not only theoretical concepts to understand the context of digital transformation but also an assessment framework to enable and support innovation in organizations and create new revenue streams. The book will be of interest to students and professionals alike who want to understand the core of the Industry 4.0.
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