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Goldman Sachs

The Culture of Success

By: Lisa Endlich

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The history, mystique, and remarkable success of Goldman Sachs, the world's premier investment bank, are examined in unprecedented depth in this fascinating and authoritative study. Former Goldman Sachs Vice President Lisa Endlich draws on an insider's knowledge and access to all levels of management to bring to life this unique company that has long mystified financial players and pundits. The firm's spectacular ascent is traced in the context of its tenacious grip on its core values. Endlich shows how close client contact, teamwork, focus on long-term profitability rather than short-term opportunism, and the ability to recruit consistently some of the most talented people on Wall Street helped the firm generate a phenomenal $3 billion in pretax profits in 1997. And she describes in detail the monumental events of 1998 that shook Goldman Sachs and the financial world. Her book documents some of the most stunning accomplishments in modern American finance, as told through the careers of the gifted and insightful men who have led Goldman Sachs. It begins with Marcus Goldman, a German immigrant who in 1869 founded the firm in a lower Manhattan basement. After the turn of the century, we see his son Henry and his son-in-law Sam Sachs develop a full-service bank. Sidney Weinberg, a kid from the streets, was initially hired as an assistant porter and became senior partner in 1930. We watch him as he steers the firm through the aftermath of the Crash and raises the Goldman Sachs name to national prominence. When he leaves in 1969 the firm has a solid-gold reputation and a first-class list of clients. We see his successor, Gus Levy, a trading wizard and in his day the best-known man on Wall Street, urging greater risk, inventing block trading (which revolutionized the exchanges), and psychologically preparing Goldman Sachs for the complex and perilous financial world that was the 1980s. Endlich shows us how co-CEOs John Whitehead and John Weinberg turned the family firm into a highly professional international organization with a culture that was the envy of Wall Street. She shows as well how Steve Friedman and Robert Rubin brought the firm to the pinnacle of investment banking, increased annual profits from $900 million to $2.7 billion, and achieved dominance in most of the businesses in which the firm competes internationally. We see how Goldman Sachs weathered both an insider trading scandal and the fallout from its relationship with Robert Maxwell. We are taken to the present day, as Jon Corzine and Hank Paulson lead the firm out of turmoil to face the most important decision ever placed before the partnership--the question of a public sale. For many years the leadership wrestled with the issue behind closed doors. Now, against the backdrop of unforeseen events, we witness the passionate debate that engulfed the entire partnership. A rare and revealing look inside a great institution--the last private partnership on Wall Street--and inside the financial world at its highest levels.

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Knopf

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0307832996

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Magical Transformations on the Early Modern English Stage

By: Lisa Hopkins,Helen Ostovich

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Magical Transformations on the Early Modern English Stage

By: Lisa Hopkins,Helen Ostovich

Magical Transformations on the Early Modern Stage furthers the debate about the cultural work performed by representations of magic on the early modern English stage. It considers the ways in which performances of magic reflect and feed into a sense of national identity, both in the form of magic contests and in its recurrent linkage to national defence; the extent to which magic can trope other concerns, and what these might be; and how magic is staged and what the representational strategies and techniques might mean. The essays range widely over both canonical plays-Macbeth, The Tempest, The Winter’s Tale, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Doctor Faustus, Bartholomew Fair-and notably less canonical ones such as The Birth of Merlin, Fedele and Fortunio, The Merry Devil of Edmonton, The Devil is an Ass, The Late Lancashire Witches and The Witch of Edmonton, putting the two groups into dialogue with each other and also exploring ways in which they can be profitably related to contemporary cases or accusations of witchcraft. Attending to the representational strategies and self-conscious intertextuality of the plays as well as to their treatment of their subject matter, the essays reveal the plays they discuss as actively intervening in contemporary debates about witchcraft and magic in ways which themselves effect transformation rather than simply discussing it. At the heart of all the essays lies an interest in the transformative power of magic, but collectively they show that the idea of transformation applies not only to the objects or even to the subjects of magic, but that the plays themselves can be seen as working to bring about change in the ways that they challenge contemporary assumptions and stereotypes.

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Routledge

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1317102762

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Eleanor Powell

Born to Dance

By: Paula Broussard,Lisa Royère

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Eleanor Powell

Born to Dance

By: Paula Broussard,Lisa Royère

When considering the best dancers in Hollywood's history, some obvious names come to mind—Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Bill Robinson. Yet often overlooked is one of the most gifted and creative dancers of all time, Eleanor Powell. Powell's effervescent style, unmatched technical prowess in tap, and free-flowing musicality led MGM to build top-rate musicals around her unique talents, including Born to Dance (1936) with James Stewart and Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) with Fred Astaire, in which she became known as the only female tap dancer capable of challenging him. In a male-dominated industry, her fierce drive for perfection, sometimes to her detriment, earned her a place as one of the most accomplished performers in vaudeville, Broadway, and film. Powell's grace, precision, and power established her as one of the greatest American dancers. In 1943, she married actor Glenn Ford and largely stepped away from the spotlight for the duration of their tumultuous marriage. After their divorce, Powell made a courageous comeback, successfully performing in Las Vegas and on the nightclub circuit. Cancer claimed her life at the age of sixty-nine. Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance by Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère is an all-encompassing work following the American dance legend from her premature birth and upbringing by a single parent in Springfield, Massachusetts, to her first Broadway performance at age fifteen, through her days as a blazing icon in the world of Hollywood, and finally, to her inspiring comeback. With access to rare documents, letters, and production files, as well as insights drawn from their own personal relationships with Powell, Broussard and Royère offer a thoroughly researched, comprehensive, and fascinating look at an incredibly talented and unforgettable woman.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813197902

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The Regulatory State

By: Lisa Schultz Bressman,Edward L. Rubin,Kevin M. Stack

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The Regulatory State

By: Lisa Schultz Bressman,Edward L. Rubin,Kevin M. Stack

Distinguished by a practical focus on how federal administrative agencies make decisions and how political institutions influence and courts review those decisions, with coverage tailored to 1L or upper-level courses on the regulatory state or legislation and regulation. Uses primary source materials drawn from agency rules, adjudicatory orders, and guidance documents to show how lawyers engage agencies. Uses an accessible central example (auto safety) throughout to make the materials cohesive and accessible. Presents legislation with attention to modern developments in the legislative process. Presents statutory interpretation in useful terms, highlighting the “tools” that courts employ as well as the theories that judges and scholars have offered. New to the 4th Edition: Significant New Supreme Court decisions, with detailed Notes, on: textual statutory interpretation (Bostock v. Clayton County) the Major Questions Doctrine (West Virginia v. EPA) and the shifting Chevron framework arbitrary and capricious review (FCC v. Prometheus Radio Project) New Presidential and OIRA documents reshaping regulatory review, including: Executive Order on Modernizing Regulatory Review (Exec. Order 14094) Draft Revisions to Circular A-4 on Regulatory Analysis Updated coverage on scientific analysis in agency decision making New treatment of distributional analysis and consideration of equity in agency decision making Benefits for instructors and students: Tools-based approach that highlights the methods of analysis that agencies, courts, and lawyers utilize Use of an accessible central example as a familiar entry point into a complex legal area Primary source materials—agency documents, including notice-and-comment rules, adjudicatory orders, agency guidance, and more Empirical data, normative/theoretical questions, practical examples

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Regulatory State

By: Lisa Schultz Bressman,Edward L. Rubin,Kevin M. Stack

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Regulatory State

By: Lisa Schultz Bressman,Edward L. Rubin,Kevin M. Stack

The Regulatory State, Third Edition is distinguished by a practical focus on how federal administrative agencies make decisions, how political institutions influence decisions, and how courts review those decisions. With coverage tailored to 1L or upper-level courses on the regulatory state or legislation and regulation, Bressman, Rubin, and Stack use primary source materials drawn from agency rules, adjudicatory orders, and guidance documents to show how lawyers engage agencies. Additionally, this book uses an accessible central example (auto safety) throughout to make the materials cohesive and accessible, and presents legislation with attention to modern developments in the legislative process. The Regulatory State, Third Edition also presents statutory interpretation in useful terms, highlighting the “tools” that courts employ as well as the theories that judges and scholars have offered. New to the Third Edition: Expanded discussion of agency methods of statutory implementation and regulatory interpretation Additional primary source materials Up-to-date examination of political and judicial control of agency action New chapter with a case study of the regulatory process using the main example from the book Professors and students will benefit from: Tools-based approach that highlights the methods of analysis that agencies, courts, and lawyers utilize Use of an accessible central example as a familiar entry point into a complex legal area Primary source materials—agency documents, including notice-and-comment rules, adjudicatory orders, agency guidance, and more Empirical data, normative or theoretical questions, and practical examples

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1543815979

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Office 2013 Bible

The Comprehensive Tutorial Resource

By: Lisa A. Bucki,John Walkenbach,Michael Alexander,Richard Kusleika,Faithe Wempen

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Office 2013 Bible

The Comprehensive Tutorial Resource

By: Lisa A. Bucki,John Walkenbach,Michael Alexander,Richard Kusleika,Faithe Wempen

The best of the best from our Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint Bibles! Learn the sought-after features of the core applications from the Office 2013 suite. This Office 2013 Bible features the best-of-the-best content from the Excel 2013 Bible, by "Mr. Spreadsheet" John Walkenbach; the Word 2013 Bible, by Office expert Lisa A. Bucki; the PowerPoint 2013 Bible, by MOS Master Instructor and PowerPoint expert Faithe Wempen; and the Access 2013 Bible from Microsoft Certified Application Developer Michael Alexander and Office and Access expert Dick Kusleika. This major resource also covers Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, SkyDrive, and other important features in the Office 2013 suite. If you want to quickly and effectively use Office 2013, start in the experts' corner with this must-have book. Gives you the best-of-the-best content on Office 2013 from the leading experts, authors, and contributors to our Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access Bibles Includes content from John Walkenbach, aka "Mr. Spreadsheet"; Word and Office expert Lisa A. Bucki; MOS Master Instructor and PowerPoint expert Faithe Wempen; Microsoft Certified Application Developer Michael Alexander; and Office and Access expert Dick Kusleika Takes you beyond creating simple text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to help you use multiple Office applications at once to accomplish critical business tasks Also covers Publisher, OneNote, SkyDrive, the Cloud, and other key features and topics for Office 2013 Get the best of four Office 2013 books in one with this power-packed reference!

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1118766768

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Office 2013 Library: Excel 2013 Bible, Access 2013 Bible, PowerPoint 2013 Bible, Word 2013 Bible

By: John Walkenbach,Michael Alexander,Richard Kusleika,Faithe Wempen,Lisa A. Bucki

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Office 2013 Library: Excel 2013 Bible, Access 2013 Bible, PowerPoint 2013 Bible, Word 2013 Bible

By: John Walkenbach,Michael Alexander,Richard Kusleika,Faithe Wempen,Lisa A. Bucki

An indispensible collection of Office 2013 Bibles Eager to delve into the new suite of Office 2013 applications? Look no further than this spectacular collection of four invaluable resources that boast nearly 5,000 pages and cover the core Office programs: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word. The world's leading experts of these applications provide you with an arsenal of information on the latest version of each program. Features four essential books on the most popular applications included in the Office 2013 suite: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word Excel 2013 Bible - serves as an essential reference for Excel users, no matter your level of expertise, and updates you on the latest Excel tips, tricks, and techniques Access 2013 Bible - offers a detailed introduction to database fundamentals and terminology PowerPoint 2013 Bible - shows you how to use the newest features and make successful presentations Word 2013 Bible - begins with a detailed look at all the latest features and then cover more advanced, intricate topics Look no further than Office 2013 Library for the most thorough coverage on every aspect of the Office 2013 suite!

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1118810562

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Twice

By: Lisa Miscione

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Twice

By: Lisa Miscione

Lisa Miscione's first two mysteries featuring Lydia Strong, Angel Fire and The Darkness Gathers, received praise for their lyrical prose and achingly suspenseful plotting. Now Miscione delivers her best novel to date: Lydia and her partner, P.I. Jeff Mark, must confront not only a brutal murderer but the demons from their own past. Julian Ross, a brilliant and acclaimed New York City artist, has been charged with brutally killing her second husband. She was found at the scene, hysterical, over his bloody, lifeless corpse. She maintains her innocence, but the cops are having trouble believing her: Ten years ago Julian was indicted and acquitted of murdering her first husband in exactly the same way. Julian's mother, Eleanor, is convinced of her daughter's innocence and hires Lydia and Jeff to clear her name. A cold woman, Eleanor nonetheless seems dedicated to her family, even looking after Julian's five-year-old twins. But Lydia and Jeff, who are still dealing with the aftermath of a confrontation with Lydia's mother's murderer, dive into the case only to discover that little about the family is what it seems to be. In a gripping, tense and surprising thriller, once again the talented Lisa Miscione delivers a complicated novel about the nature of evil, and the redemption of survival.

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Macmillan

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0312314051

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Greeks and Trojans on the Early Modern English Stage

By: Lisa Hopkins

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Greeks and Trojans on the Early Modern English Stage

By: Lisa Hopkins

No story was more interesting to Shakespeare and his contemporaries than that of Troy, partly because the story of Troy was in a sense the story of England, since the Trojan prince Aeneas was supposedly the ancestor of the Tudors. This book explores the wide range of allusions to Greece and Troy in plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, looking not only at plays actually set in Greece or Troy but also those which draw on characters and motifs from Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Texts covered include Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, Othello, Hamlet, The Winter’s Tale, The Two Noble Kinsmen, Pericles and The Tempest as well as plays by other authors of the period including Marlowe, Chettle, Ford and Beaumont and Fletcher.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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1501514504

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The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection

By: Lisa Kathleen Graddy,Amy Pastan

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The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection

By: Lisa Kathleen Graddy,Amy Pastan

Admire the nationally famous collection of first ladies' gowns and learn about the contributions made by the women who wore them The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection is a beautifully illustrated book inspired by one of the most popular attractions at the Smithsonian: the first ladies exhibit at the National Museum of American History. This striking book showcases the treasures from first ladies throughout history, ranging from Martha Washington's silk dress and dressing mirror to Michelle Obama's 2009 inaugural gown and jewelry. These and many other unforgettable objects--including gowns, tableware, and invitations from beloved first ladies such as Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy, Barbara Bush, Hilary Clinton, and more--tell the story of the first ladies as public and private figures. They illustrate how these women, thrust into an influential and visible role by happenstance of marriage, adapted themselves and the role of first lady by taking on responsibilities as campaigners, hostesses, and policy advocates. The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection features many treasures not on view at the exhibit. Complete with an insider's look at the acquisition, conservation, and exhibition of the pieces as well as a timeline of all forty-six first ladies, this is a must-have for anyone fascinated by these incredible women and their roles in American culture and political life.

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158834469X

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Twice

A Novel

By: Lisa Unger

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Twice

A Novel

By: Lisa Unger

Book Three in Lisa Unger's Lydia Strong series Acclaimed artist Julian Ross has just been found standing over her husband’s bloody corpse in their New York City apartment. Julian claims that she slept peacefully beside him while he was violently stabbed in their bed. But police are skeptical, especially since Julian’s first husband was killed and mutilated in exactly the same way. Julian turns to the tough-as-nails crime writer Lydia Strong, who plunges into the case with her signature grit and the help of her partner, P.I. Jeffrey Mark. Meanwhile, Lydia learns that Jed McIntyre, the serial killer who murdered her mother, is on the loose in New York. McIntyre is out for Lydia’s blood, and his presence forces her to confront the evils of her past while solving her toughest murder case yet.

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Crown

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0307953181

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Drama and the Succession to the Crown, 1561–1633

By: Professor Lisa Hopkins

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Drama and the Succession to the Crown, 1561–1633

By: Professor Lisa Hopkins

The succession to the throne, Lisa Hopkins argues here, was a burning topic not only in the final years of Elizabeth but well into the 1630s, with continuing questions about how James's two kingdoms might be ruled after his death. Because the issue, with its attendant constitutional questions, was so politically sensitive, Hopkins contends that drama, with its riddled identities, oblique relationship to reality, and inherent blurring of the extent to which the situation it dramatizes is indicative or particular, offered a crucial forum for the discussion. Hopkins analyzes some of the ways in which the dramatic works of the time – by Marlowe, Shakespeare, Webster and Ford among others – reflect, negotiate and dream the issue of the succession to the throne.

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1409478610

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Writing Renaissance Queens

Texts by and about Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots

By: Lisa Hopkins

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Writing Renaissance Queens

Texts by and about Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots

By: Lisa Hopkins

This book examines writing both by and about Renaissance women rulers. It offers detailed analyses of poems, letters, and other writings by both Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, and situates these firmly within the context of other literary figurings of Renaissance queens and queenship. It looks at a range of texts, ranging from the polemical (and largely ephemeral) treatises on the questions of female rule which were prompted by the sudden explosion of women rulers, to works by Shakespeare, Milton, and Elizabeth Cary, as well as the anonymous Arden of Faversham. The book as a whole thus explores both how Renaissance queens wrote themselves and how they were written by others.

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University of Delaware Press

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0874137861

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Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials 3rd Edition 2023

By: Lisa Larrimore Ouellette,Jonathan S. Masur

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Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials 3rd Edition 2023

By: Lisa Larrimore Ouellette,Jonathan S. Masur

Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials (3rd Edition 2023) is a free casebook, co-authored by Professor Jonathan S. Masur (University of Chicago Law School) and Professor Lisa Larrimore Ouellette (Stanford Law School). The casebook is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. A digital version of the casebook can be downloaded free online, and a printed copy can be purchased at cost (royalty free).

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Lisa Larrimore Ouellette

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100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die

By: Tim and Lisa Trudell

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100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die

By: Tim and Lisa Trudell

The Good Life. The Beef State. The Cornhusker State. We've used a lot of slogans over the years to describe Nebraska. But, The Good Life does seem to sum up how the vast majority of Nebraskans feel about living here. Whether it's Cornhusker football in the fall or canoeing the Niobrara River in the summer, Nebraska is a special place. And with 100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die as your guide, you'll see just what it is people love so much about the state. The book is a veritable bucket list of places to visit, things to do, and top tips for the best places to eat and sleep. Explore the birthplaces of Nebraska-centric events and people. From the founding of Arbor Day to the hometown of Johnny Carson, as well as great places to eat and drink, 100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die explores the diversity and beauty of the country's 16th largest state. Local authors and travel bloggers Tim and Lisa Trudell are your expert guides through the diversity and beauty of the country's sixteenth largest state. Whether you call yourself a Husker, or are just passing through, this book will help you see Nebraska in a new light.

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Reedy Press LLC

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1681062488

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Got Inspiration?

Another 365 Daily Doses of Inspiration for You!

By: Lisa Head

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Got Inspiration?

Another 365 Daily Doses of Inspiration for You!

By: Lisa Head

Inspiration can be found every day in people, places, and things around each of us. This book can help you explore the inspiration around us. Reading these daily doses of inspiration can add positivity to your day and aid you in following your personal inspiration and achieving your goals. Inspiration can be explored and used as a powerful tool for your mind. The 365 daily doses of inspiration explored here can lead to personal inspiration and bright days for you!

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Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials (2nd Edition 2022)

By: Jonathan S. Masur,Lisa Larrimore Ouellette

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Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials (2nd Edition 2022)

By: Jonathan S. Masur,Lisa Larrimore Ouellette

Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials (2nd Edition 2022) is a free casebook, co-authored by Professor Jonathan S. Masur (University of Chicago Law School) and Professor Lisa Larrimore Ouellette (Stanford Law School). The casebook is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. A digital version of the casebook can be downloaded free online at patentcasebook.org, and a printed copy can be purchased on Amazon at cost.

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Lisa Larrimore Ouellette

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Critical Companion to Herman Melville

A Literary Reference to His Life and Work

By: Carl Edmund Rollyson,Lisa Olson Paddock,April Gentry

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Critical Companion to Herman Melville

A Literary Reference to His Life and Work

By: Carl Edmund Rollyson,Lisa Olson Paddock,April Gentry

Critical Companion to Herman Melville examines the life and work of a writer who spent much of his career in obscurity.

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Infobase Publishing

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1438108478

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The House of Klein

Fashion, Controversy, and a Business Obsession

By: Lisa Marsh

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The House of Klein

Fashion, Controversy, and a Business Obsession

By: Lisa Marsh

A fashion world insider and journalist reveals the secret world of Calvin Klein The House of Klein for the first time tells the inside story of the rise of a fashion legend and the mammoth empire he built. Calvin Klein is the world's most well-known (and successful) fashion designer and has created one of the most recognizable brands in existence, but the tale of his ascendancy to the top of the fashion industry has never been fully told. The House of Klein is the warts-and-all exposé of a boy from the Bronx who made his name synonymous with high fashion by making his brand synonymous with sex. This book offers an informed, insider's account of the defining moments of a fashion legend's life, a life circumscribed by personal and professional struggle. Fashion writer Lisa Marsh pulls no punches in presenting the true story of this mammoth of the clothing industry, complete with corporate battles, lawsuits, petty personal vendettas and backroom dealings. Marsh reveals the underbelly of the glittering world of high fashion-a world characterized not so much by beautiful people and wild parties, as it is by money and power, above all else. The House of Klein brings to life this compelling figure through the author's own research and interviews with the man himself, as well as with other figures in the industry-such as Isaac Mizrahi-who finally come clean about the man behind the brand. Lisa Marsh (New York, NY) focused on the bottom line instead of the hemline while working at the New York Post covering the fashion and retail beat. A veteran of the fashion industry, she began her career in journalism writing financial news stories for the fashion industry bible Women's Wear Daily.

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0471478954

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Captain Ahab Had a Wife

New England Women & the Whalefishery, 1720-1870

By: Lisa Norling

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Captain Ahab Had a Wife

New England Women & the Whalefishery, 1720-1870

By: Lisa Norling

Captain Ahab Had a Wife: New England Women and the Whalefishery, 1720-1870

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Office 2010 Bible

By: John Walkenbach,Herb Tyson,Michael R. Groh,Faithe Wempen,Lisa A. Bucki

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Office 2010 Bible

By: John Walkenbach,Herb Tyson,Michael R. Groh,Faithe Wempen,Lisa A. Bucki

The best of the best from the bestselling authors of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Bibles! Take your pick of applications from the Office 2010 suite and your choice of leading experts to show you how to use them. This Office 2010 Bible features the best-of-the-best content from the Excel 2010 Bible, by "Mr. Spreadsheet" John Walkenbach; the Word 2010 Bible by Microsoft MVP Herb Tyson; the PowerPoint 2010 Bible, by PowerPoint expert Faithe Wempen; and coverage of Access 2010 from Microsoft MVP Michael Alexander. If you want to quickly and effectively begin using Office 2010, start in the experts' corner with this must-have book. Gives you the best-of-the-best content on Office 2010 from the leading experts, authors, and contributors to our Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access Bibles Includes content from John Walkenbach, aka "Mr. Spreadsheet"; Word expert and Microsoft MVP Herb Tyson; PowerPoint expert Faithe Wempen; and Excel and Access expert and Microsoft MVP Michael Alexander Takes you beyond creating simple text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to help you use multiple Office applications at once to conquer critical business tasks Hones in with expert coverage of the topics within each application that you need to know most Covers even more from Outlook and other key Office topics Get the best of four books in one with this power-packed reference!

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0470938986

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Loose Lips

By: Jamie Malanowski,Lisa Birnbach,Kurt Andersen

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Loose Lips

By: Jamie Malanowski,Lisa Birnbach,Kurt Andersen

Based on the hit off-Broadway revue, Loose Lips offers readers the opportunity to listen in on the on- and off-the-record utterances of such famous celebrities as Prince Charles, Tommy Lasorda, Richard Nixon, Charlie Sheen, and Michael Jackson. 25 line drawings. HBO special this fall.

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Simon and Schuster

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0684803402

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Patent Law

Cases, Problems, and Materials

By: Jonathan S. Masur,Lisa Larrimore Ouellette

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Patent Law

Cases, Problems, and Materials

By: Jonathan S. Masur,Lisa Larrimore Ouellette

Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials is a free casebook, co-authored by Professor Jonathan S. Masur (University of Chicago Law School) and Professor Lisa Larrimore Ouellette (Stanford Law School). The casebook is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. A digital version of the casebook can be downloaded free online at patentcasebook.org, and a printed copy can be purchased on Amazon at cost.

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Fruit of the Poison Tree

By: Lisa Compton

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Fruit of the Poison Tree

By: Lisa Compton

Olivia Osborne is back. She has a demon to find, a past to uncover, and a future to plan. Dive back into the murky recesses of Olivia’s shadowy world as she searches for the truth about life and death, good and evil and the twilight in between. Gran warned against mixing the light with the dark--that magical place where the dark and the light swam together turned everything to grey. The Fruit of the Poison Tree bears it all. Olivia Osborne is many things: a sensitive, an empath, a reader of death. Is she also a demon dealer? Or is she something else?

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1509251979

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Coming Attractions

Reading American Movie Trailers

By: Lisa Kernan

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Coming Attractions

Reading American Movie Trailers

By: Lisa Kernan

Movie trailers—those previews of coming attractions before the start of a feature film—are routinely praised and reviled by moviegoers and film critics alike: "They give away too much of the movie." "They're better than the films." "They only show the spectacular parts." "They lie." "They're the best part of going to the movies." But whether you love them or hate them, trailers always serve their purpose of offering free samples of a film to influence moviegoing decision-making. Indeed, with their inclusion on videotapes, DVDs, and on the Internet, trailers are more widely seen and influential now than at any time in their history. Starting from the premise that movie trailers can be considered a film genre, this pioneering book explores the genre's conventions and offers a primer for reading the rhetoric of movie trailers. Lisa Kernan identifies three principal rhetorical strategies that structure trailers: appeals to audience interest in film genres, stories, and/or stars. She also analyzes the trailers for twenty-seven popular Hollywood films from the classical, transitional, and contemporary eras, exploring what the rhetorical appeals within these trailers reveal about Hollywood's changing conceptions of the moviegoing audience. Kernan argues that movie trailers constitute a long-standing hybrid of advertising and cinema and, as such, are precursors to today's heavily commercialized cultural forms in which art and marketing become increasingly indistinguishable.

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America's Urban History

By: Lisa Krissoff Boehm,Steven H. Corey

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America's Urban History

By: Lisa Krissoff Boehm,Steven H. Corey

In this second edition, America’s Urban History now includes contemporary analysis of race, immigration, and cities under the Trump administration and has been fully updated with new scholarship on early urbanization, mass incarceration and cities, the Great Society, the diversification of the suburbs, and environmental justice. The United States is one of the most heavily urbanized places in the world, and its urban history is essential to understanding the fundamental narrative of American history. This book is an accessible overview of the history of American cities, including Indigenous settlements, colonial America, the American West, the postwar metropolis, and the present-day landscape of suburban sprawl and an urbanized population. It examines the ways in which urbanization is connected to divisions of society along the lines of race, class, and gender, but it also studies how cities have been sources of opportunity, hope, and success for individuals and the nation. Images, maps, tables, and a guide to further reading provide engaging accompaniment to illustrate key concepts and themes. Spanning centuries of America’s urban past, this book’s depth and insight make it an ideal text for students and scholars in urban studies and American history.

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Prey

By: Lisa Phillips

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Prey

By: Lisa Phillips

Previously published as part of PURSUED box set. Mark Heyland is on the run with a flash drive of information...and his sister. His past is catching up, and they need the help of the sibling they've never met. Samantha Kurter is a sheriff's deputy in Buckshot, Colorado. But even being a former Marine isn't going to help when a dangerous criminal abducts the sheriff's long lost brother. Lives are on the line and loyalty is tested as Samantha's daughter is put in danger. How will they survive a night being hunted as prey? **A Christian romantic suspense novel**

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Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s

By: Lisa Jo Sagolla

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Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s

By: Lisa Jo Sagolla

This descriptive and analytic study examines how 1950s rock 'n' roll dancing illuminates the larger cultural context out of which the dancing arose. Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s provides a fresh, highly animated lens through which to observe and understand the cultural climate of 1950s America, examining, not only the steps and aesthetic qualities of rock 'n' roll dances, but also their emblematic meanings. Exploring dance as a reflection and expression of cultural trends, the book takes a sharply analytical look at rock 'n' roll dances from the birth of the genre in the mid-1950s to the decade's end. Readers will explore the emergence of teen culture in the '50s, rock 'n' roll's association with delinquency, and the controversy ignited by the physical movements of early rock 'n' roll artists. They will learn about the influence of black culture on 1950s dances and about the trendsetting TV show American Bandstand. Particularly telling for those wishing to grasp the underlying tensions of the decade is a discussion of the dance floor as a platform for racial integration.

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0313365571

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Bait

By: Lisa Phillips

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Bait

By: Lisa Phillips

FBI Special Agent Caisey Lyons is going undercover. To get abducted. But when the killer evades capture, an injured Caisey takes some much needed time off. In the small town of Buckshot, CO, she runs straight into a homicidal sheriff...and an old flame. Gabe Carlen has been hiding from his uncle for seventeen years. Caisey might be the one woman he’s never forgotten, but she’s also brought his uncle right to his doorstep—and revenge is sure to follow. While the Chloroform Killer’s obsession for Caisey grows, she must repair the rift in her family and figure out if a future with Gabe is possible. Only by trusting God with their safety can she let go long enough to save herself. ** CHRISTIAN ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE **

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Screening the Gothic

By: Lisa Hopkins

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Screening the Gothic

By: Lisa Hopkins

Filmmakers have long been drawn to the Gothic with its eerie settings and promise of horror lurking beneath the surface. Moreover, the Gothic allows filmmakers to hold a mirror up to their own age and reveal society's deepest fears. Franco Zeffirelli's Jane Eyre, Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet are just a few examples of film adaptations of literary Gothic texts. In this ground-breaking study, Lisa Hopkins explores how the Gothic has been deployed in these and other contemporary films and comes to some surprising conclusions. For instance, in a brilliant chapter on films geared to children, Hopkins finds that horror resides not in the trolls, wizards, and goblins that abound in Harry Potter, but in the heart of the family. Screening the Gothic offers a radical new way of understanding the relationship between film and the Gothic as it surveys a wide range of films, many of which have received scant critical attention. Its central claim is that, paradoxically, those texts whose affiliations with the Gothic were the clearest became the least Gothic when filmed. Thus, Hopkins surprises readers by revealing Gothic elements in films such as Sense and Sensibility and Mansfield Park, as well as exploring more obviously Gothic films like The Mummy and The Fellowship of the Ring. Written in an accessible and engaging manner, Screening the Gothic will be of interest to film lovers as well as students and scholars.

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0292779593

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Judicial Process in America

By: Robert A. Carp,Kenneth L. Manning,Lisa M. Holmes,Ronald Stidham

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Judicial Process in America

By: Robert A. Carp,Kenneth L. Manning,Lisa M. Holmes,Ronald Stidham

Known for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, Judicial Process in America offers students a clear but comprehensive overview of today’s American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, the authors thoroughly cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in judicial decision-making. The highly anticipated Eleventh Edition offers updated coverage of recent Supreme Court rulings, including same-sex marriage and health care subsidies; the effect of three women justices on the Court′s patterns of decision; and the policy-making role of state tribunals as they consider an increasing number of state programs and policies. New to this Edition Discussions of recent judicial appointments take a critical look at how President Trump’s victory has set the stage for moving the ideological direction of the Supreme Court and of the lower federal judiciary in a distinctly more conservative direction. An analysis of recent controversial Supreme Court decisions help students to identify with the content by exploring issues such as, citizenship rights for immigrants, gay and lesbian rights, and freedom of speech and religion. Additional tables and graphs illustrate the patterns and trends that are occurring in today’s judicial process. New coverage of current topics help students see how the judicial process is applied. These topics include: the legality of Congress’ feeble attempts to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act that affects millions of people; how to address the issues of immigration and deportations, including what to do about so-called Dreamers (children brought illegally to the United States by their parents without the children’s knowledge and who have spent much or all of their lives here); the status of abortion rights in America as more and more conservative states have sought to further restrict a woman’s right to such a procedure; the legal status of transgender persons in the armed forces; the degree to which severely gerrymandered legislative districts pass constitutional muster; and the great changes in the issue of same-sex marriage, both among average Americans and within the state and federal court systems (including all the ancillary issues such as whether same-sex couples can adopt children and obtain government fringe benefits).

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1544316712

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Beginning Shakespeare

By: Lisa Hopkins

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Beginning Shakespeare

By: Lisa Hopkins

This textbook offers to introduce students to the study of Shakespeare and to ground their understandings of his work in theoretical discourses.

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Manchester University Press

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A Lie Too Big to Fail

The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy

By: Lisa Pease

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A Lie Too Big to Fail

The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy

By: Lisa Pease

In A Lie Too Big to Fail, longtime Kennedy researcher (of both JFK and RFK) Lisa Pease lays out, in meticulous detail, how witnesses with evidence of conspiracy were silenced by the Los Angeles Police Department; how evidence was deliberately altered and, in some instances, destroyed; and how the justice system and the media failed to present the truth of the case to the public. Pease reveals how the trial was essentially a sham, and how the prosecution did not dare to follow where the evidence led. A Lie Too Big to Fail asserts the idea that a government can never investigate itself in a crime of this magnitude. Was the convicted Sirhan Sirhan a willing participant? Or was he a mind-controlled assassin? It has fallen to independent researchers like Pease to lay out the evidence in a clear and concise manner, allowing readers to form their theories about this event. Pease places the history of this event in the context of the era and provides shocking overlaps between other high-profile murders and attempted murders of the time. Lisa Pease goes further than anyone else in proving who likely planned the assassination, who the assassination team members were, and why Kennedy was deemed such a threat that he had to be taken out before he became President of the United States.

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Feral House

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1627310819

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Stuck on the Presidents

By: Lara Rice Bergen,Lisa Hopp,Angela Tung

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Stuck on the Presidents

By: Lara Rice Bergen,Lisa Hopp,Angela Tung

Fully revised and updated just in time for the 2008 presidential election, this unique sticker book includes more than 100 stickers and introduces youngsters to all 43 presidents, and the Democratic and Republican candidates for 2008. Full color. Consumable.

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0448449803

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Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs

The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe

By: Lisa Randall

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Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs

The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe

By: Lisa Randall

In this brilliant exploration of our cosmic environment, the renowned particle physicist and New York Times bestselling author of Warped Passages and Knocking on Heaven’s Door uses her research into dark matter to illuminate the startling connections between the furthest reaches of space and life here on Earth. Sixty-six million years ago, an object the size of a city descended from space to crash into Earth, creating a devastating cataclysm that killed off the dinosaurs, along with three-quarters of the other species on the planet. What was its origin? In Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs, Lisa Randall proposes it was a comet that was dislodged from its orbit as the Solar System passed through a disk of dark matter embedded in the Milky Way. In a sense, it might have been dark matter that killed the dinosaurs. Working through the background and consequences of this proposal, Randall shares with us the latest findings—established and speculative—regarding the nature and role of dark matter and the origin of the Universe, our galaxy, our Solar System, and life, along with the process by which scientists explore new concepts. In Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs, Randall tells a breathtaking story that weaves together the cosmos’ history and our own, illuminating the deep relationships that are critical to our world and the astonishing beauty inherent in the most familiar things.

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0062328514

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