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Quiet Defiance

The Rhetoric of Silent Protest

by David W. Seitz, D. Graham Burnett, Satarupa Dasgupta, Nune Grigoryan, Alicia K. Hatcher, Annie Hui, Stephen K. Hunt, Dafna Kaufman, David Landes, Dominic J. Manthey0, Kevin R. Meyer1, Jeffrey B. Nagel2, Alison N. Novak3, Megan O’Byrne4, Jaclyn Olson5, Julia C. Richmond6, Nick J. Sciullo7, Michael Vicaro8, Keren Wang9, Dr. Jessica L. Neu0 ...

Series series Bloomsbury Studies in Contemporary Rhetoric
Quiet Defiance: The Rhetoric of Silent Protest focuses on the rhetorical dimensions and power of silent protest. Bridging the gap between the study of protest and the study of rhetorical silence (strategic silence meant to communicate to and influence an audience), this book is the first of its kind to concentrate solely on the phenomenon and tradition of silent protest. The contributors to this ... Read more

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Quiet Defiance: The Rhetoric of Silent Protest focuses on the rhetorical dimensions and power of silent protest. Bridging the gap between the study of protest and the study of rhetorical silence (strategic silence meant to communicate to and influence an audience), this book is the first of its kind to concentrate solely on the phenomenon and tradition of silent protest. The contributors to this
... Read more
Dynasties

Fortunes and Misfortunes of the World's Great Family Businesses

by David S. Landes ...

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, a fascinating look at the crossroads of kin and coinDavid S. Landes has earned a reputation as a brilliant writer and iconoclast among economic historians. In his latest acclaimed work, he takes a revealing look at the quality that distinguishes a third of today's Fortune 500 companies: family ownership. From the ... Read more

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From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, a fascinating look at the crossroads of kin and coinDavid S. Landes has earned a reputation as a brilliant writer and iconoclast among economic historians. In his latest acclaimed work, he takes a revealing look at the quality that distinguishes a third of today's Fortune 500 companies: family ownership. From the
... Read more

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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor

by David S. Landes ...

"Readers cannot but be provoked and stimulated by this splendidly iconoclastic and refreshing book."—Andrew Porter, New York Times Book ReviewThe Wealth and Poverty of Nations is David S. Landes's acclaimed, best-selling exploration of one of the most contentious and hotly debated questions of our time: Why do some nations achieve economic success while others remain mired in poverty? The answer, ... Read more

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"Readers cannot but be provoked and stimulated by this splendidly iconoclastic and refreshing book."—Andrew Porter, New York Times Book ReviewThe Wealth and Poverty of Nations is David S. Landes's acclaimed, best-selling exploration of one of the most contentious and hotly debated questions of our time: Why do some nations achieve economic success while others remain mired in poverty? The answer,
... Read more
The Unbound Prometheus

Technological Change and Industrial Development in Western Europe from 1750 to the Present

by David S. Landes ...

For over thirty years David S. Landes's The Unbound Prometheus has offered an unrivalled history of industrial revolution and economic development in Europe. Now, in this updated edition, the author reframes and reasserts his original arguments in the light of debates about globalisation and comparative economic growth. The book begins with a classic account of the characteristics, progress, and ... Read more

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For over thirty years David S. Landes's The Unbound Prometheus has offered an unrivalled history of industrial revolution and economic development in Europe. Now, in this updated edition, the author reframes and reasserts his original arguments in the light of debates about globalisation and comparative economic growth. The book begins with a classic account of the characteristics, progress, and
... Read more
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The Trial of Ruth Ellis: True Crime Drama

A gripping courtroom drama using the original trial transcript

by Mr Punch Audiobooks ...

Narrated by Jemma Redgrave, Terence Edmond, David Goodland, Mark Hadfield, Jenny Howe, Jeffrey Segal, Robin Welch, Andrew Wincott, Full Supporting Cast ...

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Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

In the annals of British justice, there exists a story that has stood the test of time, a tale of passion, despair, and a fateful twist of destiny. In the turbulent summer of 1955, the nation held its collective breath as Ruth Ellis, a mother of two, faced conviction for the calculated murder of her unfaithful lover, David Blakely. This is the gripping true story of a woman on the edge. Drawing ... Read more

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In the annals of British justice, there exists a story that has stood the test of time, a tale of passion, despair, and a fateful twist of destiny. In the turbulent summer of 1955, the nation held its collective breath as Ruth Ellis, a mother of two, faced conviction for the calculated murder of her unfaithful lover, David Blakely. This is the gripping true story of a woman on the edge. Drawing
... Read more
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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations

Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor

by David S. Landes ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Unabridged

21 hours 47 min

The Wealth and Poverty of Nations is David S. Landes's acclaimed, bestselling exploration of one of the most contentious and hotly debated questions of our time: Why do some nations achieve economic success while others remain mired in poverty? The answer, as Landes definitively illustrates, is a complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance. Rich with anecdotal evidence, ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The Wealth and Poverty of Nations is David S. Landes's acclaimed, bestselling exploration of one of the most contentious and hotly debated questions of our time: Why do some nations achieve economic success while others remain mired in poverty? The answer, as Landes definitively illustrates, is a complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance. Rich with anecdotal evidence,
... Read more
Middle Schoolers, Meet Media Literacy

How Teachers Can Bring Economics, Media, and Marketing to Life

by Jim Wasserman, David W. Loveland ...

Series series Media, Marketing, & Me
In a world of media saturation, children today are not future consumers of information and goods, but targeted participants involved in a game in which they don’t know the rules or even that they are playing, yet one that will affect them throughout their lives. This book is a teaching manual that helps teachers not only explain the concepts of consumer economics and media literacy to middle ... Read more

$42.09 USD

In a world of media saturation, children today are not future consumers of information and goods, but targeted participants involved in a game in which they don’t know the rules or even that they are playing, yet one that will affect them throughout their lives. This book is a teaching manual that helps teachers not only explain the concepts of consumer economics and media literacy to middle
... Read more
My People's Prayer Book Vol 3

P'sukei D'zimrah (Morning Psalms)

by Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler, Dr. David Ellenson, Rabbi Daniel Landes, Rabbi Reuven Kimelman, PhD ...

Series series My People's Prayer Book
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."This stunning work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to ... Read more

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"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."This stunning work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to
... Read more
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Anatomy of the Voice

An Illustrated Guide for Singers, Vocal Coaches, and Speech Therapists

by Theodore Dimon Jr ...

Narrated by Max Newland ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kindsThis book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed ... Read more

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The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kindsThis book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed
... Read more

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Dynasties

Fortunes and Misfortunes of the World's Great Family Businesses

by David S. Landes ...

Narrated by Alan Sklar ...

Unabridged

13 hours 27 min

Through perseverance, solid ingenuity, and unwavering determination, family-run companies—dynasties—have dominated wealth and business throughout the last two centuries. One third of Fortune 500 firms are family owned and, in most cases, the ideal of the family business is one synonymous with continuity, watchful leadership, and dedication to success. But what happens when bad behavior, ... Read more

$21.99 USD

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Through perseverance, solid ingenuity, and unwavering determination, family-run companies—dynasties—have dominated wealth and business throughout the last two centuries. One third of Fortune 500 firms are family owned and, in most cases, the ideal of the family business is one synonymous with continuity, watchful leadership, and dedication to success. But what happens when bad behavior,
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Elementary Schoolers, Meet Media Literacy

How Teachers Can Bring Economics, Media, and Marketing to Life

by Jim Wasserman, David W. Loveland ...

Series series Media, Marketing, & Me
In a world of media saturation, children today are not future consumers of information and goods, but targeted participants involved in a game in which they don’t know the rules or even that they are playing, yet one that will affect them throughout their lives. This teaching manual will help educators to not only introduce the concepts of economics, financial literacy, and media literacy to ... Read more

$28.39 USD

In a world of media saturation, children today are not future consumers of information and goods, but targeted participants involved in a game in which they don’t know the rules or even that they are playing, yet one that will affect them throughout their lives. This teaching manual will help educators to not only introduce the concepts of economics, financial literacy, and media literacy to
... Read more
My People's Prayer Book Vol 2

The Amidah

by Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler, Dr. David Ellenson, Rabbi Daniel Landes, Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD ...

Series series My People's Prayer Book
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."My People's Prayer Book provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today's most ... Read more

$10.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."My People's Prayer Book provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today's most
... Read more

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