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Ed Sullivan's America

By: Gerald Nachman

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Right Here on Our Stage Tonight!

Ed Sullivan's America

By: Gerald Nachman

Nachman provides a three-dimensional portrait of the man and the show that were part of our national consciousness for over two decades...a detailed analysis on why Sullivan mattered; Nachman is a natural storyteller...a nuanced description of Sullivan's America. Nachman's style is always accessible...a delight for anyone interested in popular culture"—Ron Simon, Curator of Television and Radio, The Paley Center for Media "A shining gem....One of those rare books you can open anywhere...and be highly entertained. As Ed himself might have said, 'Don't miss it if you can.'"—Dick Cavett, talk show host and online columnist for NYTimes/Opinion

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Univ of California Press

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0520268016

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9780520268012

Seriously Funny

The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s

By: Gerald Nachman

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Seriously Funny

The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s

By: Gerald Nachman

The comedians of the 1950s and 1960s were a totally different breed of relevant, revolutionary performer from any that came before or after, comics whose humor did much more than pry guffaws out of audiences. Gerald Nachman presents the stories of the groundbreaking comedy stars of those years, each one a cultural harbinger: • Mort Sahl, of a new political cynicism • Lenny Bruce, of the sexual, drug, and language revolution • Dick Gregory, of racial unrest • Bill Cosby and Godfrey Cambridge, of racial harmony • Phyllis Diller, of housewifely complaint • Mike Nichols & Elaine May and Woody Allen, of self-analytical angst and a rearrangement of male-female relations • Stan Freberg and Bob Newhart, of encroaching, pervasive pop media manipulation and, in the case of Bob Elliott & Ray Goulding, of the banalities of broadcasting • Mel Brooks, of the Yiddishization of American comedy • Sid Caesar, of a new awareness of the satirical possibilities of television • Joan Rivers, of the obsessive craving for celebrity gossip and of a latent bitchy sensibility • Tom Lehrer, of the inane, hypocritical, mawkishly sentimental nature of hallowed American folkways and, in the case of the Smothers Brothers, of overly revered folk songs and folklore • Steve Allen, of the late-night talk show as a force in American comedy • David Frye and Vaughn Meader, of the merger of showbiz and politics and, along with Will Jordan, of stretching the boundaries of mimicry • Shelley Berman, of a generation of obsessively self-confessional humor • Jonathan Winters and Jean Shepherd, of the daring new free-form improvisational comedy and of a sardonically updated view of Midwestern archetypes • Ernie Kovacs, of surreal visual effects and the unbounded vistas of video Taken together, they made up the faculty of a new school of vigorous, socially aware satire, a vibrant group of voices that reigned from approximately 1953 to 1965. Nachman shines a flashlight into the corners of these comedians’ chaotic and often troubled lives, illuminating their genius as well as their demons, damaged souls, and desperate drive. His exhaustive research and intimate interviews reveal characters that are intriguing and all too human, full of rich stories, confessions, regrets, and traumas. Seriously Funny is at once a dazzling cultural history and a joyous celebration of an extraordinary era in American comedy.

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Pantheon

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0307490726

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9780307490728

Historical Encyclopedia of U.S. Independent Counsel Investigations

By: Gerald S. Greenberg

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Historical Encyclopedia of U.S. Independent Counsel Investigations

By: Gerald S. Greenberg

This volume is a compilation of the U.S. federal special prosecutor/independent counsel investigations spanning the complete twenty-one year tenure from 1978-1999 of the independent counsel statute. The entries include individuals who have served as investigators; those who have been targets of investigations; all attorney generals who have called for appointment of special prosecutors; all presidents during whose terms of office such prosecutors served; and all legal cases that served to argue for or against the constitutionality of the independent counsel statute. These historical precedents are traced from Ulysses Grant's appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the St. Louis Whiskey Scandal in 1875. More contemporary cases include Watergate, precipitated by Richard Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre dismissal of Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox in 1973; Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh's Iran-Contra Investigation; and Special Prosecutor Ken Starr's Whitewater investigation of the Clintons and the ensuing permutations which brought individuals like Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky to prominence and also brought the statute calling for such investigations into constitutional debate. The book is fully cross-referenced and contains a comprehensive bibliography and index. It will be of interest to scholars and students of American History and Constitutional History.

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428

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1567507778

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9781567507775

A Place to Belong

Community Order and Everyday Space in Calvert, Newfoundland

By: Gerald L. Pocius

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A Place to Belong

Community Order and Everyday Space in Calvert, Newfoundland

By: Gerald L. Pocius

A Place to Belong is a profusely illustrated, intimate, contemporary portrait of Calvert, a three-hundred-year-old fishing village on Newfoundland's southern shore. Often using its residents' own words, Gerald Pocius describes in detail the continual creative encounters between past and present, between individual and community, that make up daily life in Calvert. By accepted standards of tradition, Calvert's culture is declining. Old structures are regularly torn down or renovated; antique household items are replaced with modern conveniences. Pocius argues, however, that the tangible expressions of a culture can be misleading. Calvert's essence is not in the things owned and used by its residents but in the spaces in which those things abide and in the attitudes, values, and obligations that delineate the order of those spaces. From woodlands, water, and fields to yards, gardens, and homes, Calvert's physical and social structure is governed by shared concerns about the community's livelihood and welfare. As a resident of Calvert puts it, "Where you're working in the same space with people you know ... it's just not practical to be falling out with everyone." The sense of community that pervades Calvert is best exemplified by its annual draw for fishing berths. Because productivity varies among offshore fishing grounds, there is no private ownership of fishing rights. Rather, a lottery instituted in 1919 ensures each family the same chances for periodic access to the best fishing berths. The draw continues until all the fishing berths are awarded, but it is common for a family to opt out once they have drawn enough good berths. There are also instances of the most successful fishing operations sharing their catches. From his observations of Calvert's people at work and leisure, Pocius provides evidence to confirm the viability and durability of their culture. He reveals that standard assumptions about culture are inadequate, particularly those based on the primacy of artefacts and on sharp dichotomies between tradition and modernity. Calvert, he shows, belies our notion that declining cultural values and social segmentation are unavoidable side-effects of modernisation and a rise in material well-being. A Place to Belong will promote a constructive scepticism about the ways we perceive and interpret cultures and, most important, will remind us of what it really means to belong to a place.

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388

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773521372

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9780773521377

Writing That Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job

Communicating Effectively on the Job

By: Walter E. Oliu,Charles T. Brusaw,Gerald J. Alred

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Writing That Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job

Communicating Effectively on the Job

By: Walter E. Oliu,Charles T. Brusaw,Gerald J. Alred

Countless real-world model documents contextualized by clear rhetorical instruction and a focus on professional ethics make Writing That Works the foundational standard for professional writing. More than ever, this streamlined twelfth edition reflects the role of technology in the office and the classroom, showcasing the most current types of business documents online and in print, providing succinct guidelines on selecting the appropriate medium for your document, communication, or presentation, and giving advice on landing and keeping a job in today’s economy. Now also available as an e-book, Writing that Works offers robust but accessible coverage at an affordable price.

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Macmillan Higher Education

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1319059929

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9781319059927

Napa Valley

Land of Golden Vines

By: Kathleen Hill,Gerald N. Hill

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Napa Valley

Land of Golden Vines

By: Kathleen Hill,Gerald N. Hill

This is a guide to the very best of Napa Valley. It takes you to the most interesting restaurants and wineries, as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings. Discover where the locals go, and meet the people who live, work and cultivate this area.

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0762703067

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9780762703067

Napa Valley

Land of Golden Vines

By: Kathleen Thompson Hill,Gerald Hill

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Napa Valley

Land of Golden Vines

By: Kathleen Thompson Hill,Gerald Hill

Interesting restaurants, unique shops, and award-winning wineries define Napa Valley. Meet the people, discover what to see, find bargains, and more with this guide.

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0762724242

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9780762724246

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

By: Gerald R. Ferrera,Mystica M. Alexander,William P. Wiggins,Cheryl Kirschner,Jonathan J. Darrow

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Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

By: Gerald R. Ferrera,Mystica M. Alexander,William P. Wiggins,Cheryl Kirschner,Jonathan J. Darrow

Focusing on ethics in every aspect of the business environment, The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, Second Edition by Gerald R. Ferrera, Mystica M. Alexander, William P. Wiggins, Cheryl Kirschner and Jonathan Darrow, prepares students to work within current industry norms, practices, and legislation. Ethics coverage is integrated throughout the book and featured in nearly every chapter. Ethical theory is interwoven with practical applications using several novel pedagogical tools developed to promote focused, thoughtful inquiry and to highlight the interplay of ethics and law. The book also meets the needs of students who will be facing an increasingly international business environment. Integrated coverage of international issues goes beyond comparative law topics and includes substantial coverage of central topics in international business law, such as, bribery and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, key provisions of the Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods, and a comparison of the Uniform Commercial Code and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Key Features: Excellent, pragmatic discussion of business organization implications and legal aspects of expanding a U.S. business internationally Crisp, thorough coverage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, with contextual material on corruption effects on society and business, as well as explanation of the law and examples Readable, concise explanation of financing international business transactions, including overview of international debtor-creditor issues, risks specific to international transactions and description of the Letter of Credit process

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Aspen Publishing

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1454897686

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9781454897682

Power and Glory

By: Gerald Canfield,George Canfield

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Power and Glory

By: Gerald Canfield,George Canfield

The first of four books in an adventurous, history-filled saga revolving around the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. For some it means the joining of a nation. Others see it as the cornerstone of a powerful empire. Regardless of their motives, they come--bold men and passionate women--to build the railroad that will transform a wilderness into a great nation.

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Dell

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044020545X

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9780440205456

The Oxford Companion to American Theatre

By: Gerald Martin Bordman

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The Oxford Companion to American Theatre

By: Gerald Martin Bordman

A delightful cornucopia of information about the American stage from its beginnings to the present day.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195072464

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9780195072464

Book's by Gerald Sullivan

Right Here on Our Stage Tonight!

Right Here on Our Stage Tonight!

Seriously Funny

Seriously Funny

Historical Encyclopedia of U.S. Independent Counsel Investigations

Historical Encyclopedia of U.S. Independent Counsel Investigations

A Place to Belong

A Place to Belong

Writing That Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job

Writing That Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job

Napa Valley

Napa Valley

Napa Valley

Napa Valley

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Power and Glory

Power and Glory

The Oxford Companion to American Theatre

The Oxford Companion to American Theatre

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