Written for auditory clinicians and researchers alike, this is the first monograph on this important area of auditory science that traces the international research effort from its origins in the 1970s to the present day. Comprising contributions from experts in a range of disciplines including auditory physiology, engineering, medicine and audiology, the book presents comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the generation and recording of the ASSR and the clinical applications of the response.
Tragedy has left her alone in the world. Angela Howard has one more chance to find that newspaper story that will put her on top of her game again. Orphaned and working for the Seattle Sun, she's sworn off men for life because of her ex-fiance's betrayal. She stumbles across a story that will change the life of the homeless man she finds living under the streets of Seattle. She agrees to help him find the criminals that put him there in exchange for his story... Betrayed and left for dead. John Smith was betrayed by those that he trusted. He's lied to and deceived into giving up his fortune to save his family from heartache. He's left living in the alleys and under the highways of Seattle, after becoming ill and penniless. His last chance for survival has brought him closer to many other street people. He's hell-bent on finding the ones responsible for ruining his life. A beautiful newspaper reporter, Angela Howard, and her photographer, Peter, offer him a chance to share his story and find those that have betrayed him... What they all discover while working together brings them closer to finding the truth, but will it be too late to save them all, once the truth is revealed? Follow them all as they leave the harsh world of the homeless and plunge feetfirst into the world of high finance, crime, and human trafficking.
An unofficial companion to the HBO TV show, Luck. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Nick Nolte and Dennis Farina, the show from Deadwood's writer David Milch and Heat director Michael Mann divided audiences upon its release and had its second season cancelled mid production after the death of a third horse during filming. This book offers background info on the key actors and other personnel involved with the ironically named show that shined a bright light, if only for a little while.
Once Upon a Time, Storytelling Met Instructional Design From children to adults, everybody likes a good story. Stories are memorable, actionable, and emotional. We are constantly making sense of the world by forming stories, and that makes them perfect for instructional design. Instructional Story Design is a practical guide to writing and developing stories for training. It takes what you already know about a story’s power to connect with people and offers a clear methodology for the otherwise daunting process of creating a compelling story. Master story designer Rance Greene shares his powerful yet familiar process to discover, design, and deliver instructional stories. He presents the two essential elements that must be present to tell a story for training: relatable characters and strong conflict. These elements create a desire for resolution and grab learners’ attention. This book offers advice for unearthing the root of the performance problem, creating action lists for learners, and convincing stakeholders about the effectiveness of stories. Case studies from household companies such as Pizza Hut, Southwest Airlines, and PepsiCo show story design in action. Job aids and resources include an audience profile questionnaire, character description worksheet, storyboard template, and tips for developing stories using graphics, audio, and video. With this book, you’ll: Sharpen your analysis skills to discover potential training stories. Design relatable stories that concretely connect with learning objectives. Easily develop captivating stories with tools you already own. Plan your next steps to implement your instructional story.
Pearl rises from poverty to become a multimillionaire in Washington DC real estate – at the same time earning her MFA from the American University. In Acknowledgements for her first book published in 2006, Little Back Room, Pearl thanks her second husband for his support. She accepted the burden of his alcoholism – but one day she discovers he and others conspired to alter official documents to steal her company, wealth, and identity. A Pearl from the House on Queen Street serves as a metaphor for life and is evocative of the author’s journey from a dusty dry seaside town in Jamaica to America, the land where dreams are made, and everything is possible.
A brilliantly funny, heartwarming short story: essential reading for all fans of This Thirtysomething Life and the perfect introduction to Harry and Emily for newcomers. Before Harry and Emily were thirtysomethings on the cusp of parenthood, they were twentysomethings on the brink of marriage. Set during the build up to their wedding, this is the story of why Harry started a diary and how - in typical Harry fashion - he almost didn't make it down the aisle. Just as hilarious and heartwarming as This Thirtysomething Life, this short story is told with unflinching honesty and laugh-out-loud accuracy and gives an insight into just-about-to-be-married madness in all its messy, human, uplifting, feel-good glory. Though you may never look at your father-in-law in quite the same way again . . .
They say life is made up of moments. So is a relationship. From the moment he sets his eyes on Ashley Oliver at sixth form on the cusp of the new millennium, Charlie falls in love. It isn’t all sunshine and roses though and it takes several years and more than one chance meeting before they begin their relationship. Will they survive everything the world has to throw at them or will the pressure of life, love, and London be too much for them? Told through moments big and small, trivial and significant, this is the moving and uplifting story of a relationship - the ups, the downs, and everything in between. An unforgettable romance, perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens, Jill Mansell and Mike Gayle. Praise for Jon Rance: ‘A wonderful story of emotions, humour, and true love.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Couldn't put this book down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'If I could give this book 10 stars I would’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Funny, insightful, engaging and refreshing.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A thoroughly good read and one I didn’t want to finish!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘The author had me enthralled in the nostalgia of the 90s, Uni and the carefree times of youth.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘If you are a fan of romantic comedy you will love this!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The desperate greed of two billionaires fighting to own a National Football League franchise propels this fast-paced fictional account of a stadium financing battle in Los Angles- one of several cities struggling with the high economic, political, and social costs of attracting professional sports teams. The controversy begins when Garrison Hancock witnesses the attempted assassination of his boss, California Congressman Trevor Baldridge. As the legislative director for Congressman Baldridge, Garrison is soon drawn in to a vicious battle between two of the most powerful men in Los Angeles. With the help of a beautiful reporter and a menacing private investigator, Garrison attempts to unravel the crisis, unwittingly catapulting himself into an explosive collision of sports, money, sex, murder, and politics-a high-stakes game of Political Football.
Texas boy attends university in Southern Mexico 1969 and travels with the Indians on horseback to study the works of Anthopologist Carlos Castaneda. Returns to baptism with Billy Graham at Texas Stadium. Studies Edgar Cayce and Christian Science and has a personal encounter with Jesus Christ- like Joseph Smith. Attending all Protestant denominations for 20 years is baptized w/Mormons and then goes to the Catholic Church for baptism with Ecuador's Archbishop because in 30 countries of travel by car, truck and bus he met Pope John Paul II and sat together for an hour in Christchurch in 1986. A 3rd degree Knight and a 32nd degree Mason with a degree in Geology. St. John Paul sent him on a mission from teaching English in Spain back to South America to three presidential families and one wife and two engagements. Here his prophetic message for A New World Covenant begins with President Trump and President Bolsonaro of Brazil uniting the peoples from Alaska to Argentina with a new USMCA Monroe Doctrine.
Written for auditory clinicians and researchers alike, this is the first monograph on this important area of auditory science that traces the international research effort from its origins in the 1970s to the present day. Comprising contributions from experts in a range of disciplines including auditory physiology, engineering, medicine and audiology, the book presents comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the generation and recording of the ASSR and the clinical applications of the response.
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