Rakuten Kobo

Shopping Cart

Item(s) unavailable for purchase

Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.

itemsitem

- Includes eBooks
  
  Includes audiobooks
  
  Includes 30 hours of listening time
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Includes eBooks
  
  Includes audiobooks
  
  Includes 30 hours of listening time
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  Audiobook
  by ,
  
  Available:
  
  . No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.
  
  Pre-order
  1 audiobook monthly
  
  + FREE 30-day trial
  
  Special Offer
  
  Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice
  
  *No commitment, cancel anytime
  
  FREE

itemsitem

Includes eBooks

Includes audiobooks

Includes 30 hours of listening time

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Includes eBooks

Includes audiobooks

Includes 30 hours of listening time

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
Audiobook
by ,

Available:
. No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.

Pre-order
1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Special Offer

Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice

*No commitment, cancel anytime

FREE

Recommended For You

Skip side bar filters

The New Financial Capitalists

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and the Creation of Corporate Value

by George P. Baker, George David Smith ...

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts's approach to leveraged buyouts was an important aspect of the corporate restructuring and governance reforms in the American economy from the mid-1970s through 1990. During that period, KKR crafted a series of progressively more elaborate deals tailored to specific companies and market conditions. Through its creative debt financing and its relationships with an evolving ... Read more

$47.59 USD

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts's approach to leveraged buyouts was an important aspect of the corporate restructuring and governance reforms in the American economy from the mid-1970s through 1990. During that period, KKR crafted a series of progressively more elaborate deals tailored to specific companies and market conditions. Through its creative debt financing and its relationships with an evolving
... Read more
Little Brown Jug

by George M. Baker ...

The plot revolves around a "little brown jug" that becomes the catalyst for a series of misunderstandings and humorous situations among the characters. In the close-knit setting, each character’s actions and motives are often subject to gossip and exaggeration, leading to a series of amusing complications. Baker plays on themes of curiosity, secrecy, and community, as the characters’ interactions ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The plot revolves around a "little brown jug" that becomes the catalyst for a series of misunderstandings and humorous situations among the characters. In the close-knit setting, each character’s actions and motives are often subject to gossip and exaggeration, leading to a series of amusing complications. Baker plays on themes of curiosity, secrecy, and community, as the characters’ interactions
... Read more
The Exhibition Drama

by George M. Baker ...

In this work, Baker examines the various forms of drama showcased at exhibitions, highlighting how these performances served not only to entertain but also to educate and inform the public about different cultures, innovations, and social issues. He reflects on the role of the theater as a medium for storytelling, allowing audiences to engage with diverse narratives and perspectives. The ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this work, Baker examines the various forms of drama showcased at exhibitions, highlighting how these performances served not only to entertain but also to educate and inform the public about different cultures, innovations, and social issues. He reflects on the role of the theater as a medium for storytelling, allowing audiences to engage with diverse narratives and perspectives. The
... Read more
The Mimic Stage

by George M. Baker ...

In The Mimic Stage, Baker explores various elements of performance, including the role of the actor in interpreting a script, the significance of physicality in embodying a character, and the impact of voice modulation and facial expressions in conveying emotions. He provides insights into the creative process of actors and playwrights, discussing how they collaborate to bring stories to life. ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In The Mimic Stage, Baker explores various elements of performance, including the role of the actor in interpreting a script, the significance of physicality in embodying a character, and the impact of voice modulation and facial expressions in conveying emotions. He provides insights into the creative process of actors and playwrights, discussing how they collaborate to bring stories to life.
... Read more
Summer Days

by George M. Baker ...

In "Summer Days," the story typically centers around the experiences and adventures of young characters during their summer vacation. The book captures the essence of summer—exploring nature, enjoying outdoor activities, and the friendships that blossom during this season.The narrative often involves a group of friends or family members as they embark on various adventures, face challenges, and ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Summer Days," the story typically centers around the experiences and adventures of young characters during their summer vacation. The book captures the essence of summer—exploring nature, enjoying outdoor activities, and the friendships that blossom during this season.The narrative often involves a group of friends or family members as they embark on various adventures, face challenges, and
... Read more
Pieces People Ask For

by George Melville Baker ...

Pieces People Ask For by George Melville Baker is a collection of short dramatic scenes, dialogues, and recitations designed for performance and reading in social, educational, and theatrical settings. Widely used in schools, clubs, and amateur stage productions, the work offers a variety of engaging selections that highlight humor, emotion, and everyday human interaction. The pieces included in ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pieces People Ask For by George Melville Baker is a collection of short dramatic scenes, dialogues, and recitations designed for performance and reading in social, educational, and theatrical settings. Widely used in schools, clubs, and amateur stage productions, the work offers a variety of engaging selections that highlight humor, emotion, and everyday human interaction. The pieces included in
... Read more
Pieces People Ask For

by George M. Baker ...

"Pieces People Ask For" by George M. Baker is a compelling exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of relationships and the myriad questions that arise in our interactions with others. Baker's narrative is rich with emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and the pieces that shape their identities. Through a series of poignant vignettes, the ... Read more

$0.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Pieces People Ask For" by George M. Baker is a compelling exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of relationships and the myriad questions that arise in our interactions with others. Baker's narrative is rich with emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and the pieces that shape their identities. Through a series of poignant vignettes, the
... Read more
Past Redemption: A Drama in Four Acts

by George M. Baker ...

The plot centers on the main character, who is confronted with the consequences of past mistakes and decisions that have led to significant turmoil in both his personal life and the lives of those around him. As the story unfolds across four acts, the audience witnesses the character’s internal conflicts and the impact of his choices on his relationships with family and friends. The narrative ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The plot centers on the main character, who is confronted with the consequences of past mistakes and decisions that have led to significant turmoil in both his personal life and the lives of those around him. As the story unfolds across four acts, the audience witnesses the character’s internal conflicts and the impact of his choices on his relationships with family and friends. The narrative
... Read more
Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts

by George M. Baker ...

The play centers on a group of friends who find their relationships tested by a series of misunderstandings, conflicts, and moral dilemmas. These “comrades” include individuals from varying social backgrounds, whose differences become both a source of tension and a means of growth. As they face various challenges—both personal and collective—they must navigate misunderstandings, reconcile their ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: Audiobook

The play centers on a group of friends who find their relationships tested by a series of misunderstandings, conflicts, and moral dilemmas. These “comrades” include individuals from varying social backgrounds, whose differences become both a source of tension and a means of growth. As they face various challenges—both personal and collective—they must navigate misunderstandings, reconcile their
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Lateness and Longing

On the Afterlife of Photography

by George Baker ...

How a generation of women artists is transforming photography with analogue techniques.Beginning in the 1990s, a series of major artists imagined the expansion of photography, intensifying its ideas and effects while abandoning many of its former medium constraints. Simultaneous with this development in contemporary art, however, photography was moving toward total digitalization.Lateness and ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

How a generation of women artists is transforming photography with analogue techniques.Beginning in the 1990s, a series of major artists imagined the expansion of photography, intensifying its ideas and effects while abandoning many of its former medium constraints. Simultaneous with this development in contemporary art, however, photography was moving toward total digitalization.Lateness and
... Read more
Running to Waste: The Story of a Tomboy

by George M. Baker ...

"Running to Waste: The Story of a Tomboy" follows the adventures of a young girl who defies traditional gender roles and societal expectations. The protagonist, a tomboy, prefers sports and outdoor activities over more conventional feminine pursuits.The story focuses on her experiences and the challenges she faces as she navigates life while being true to her unconventional interests and passions. ... Read more

$0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Running to Waste: The Story of a Tomboy" follows the adventures of a young girl who defies traditional gender roles and societal expectations. The protagonist, a tomboy, prefers sports and outdoor activities over more conventional feminine pursuits.The story focuses on her experiences and the challenges she faces as she navigates life while being true to her unconventional interests and passions.
... Read more
The Christmas Collection: All Of Your Favourite Classic Christmas Stories, Novels, Poems, Carols in One Ebook

by Annie Roe Carr, Alice Duer Miller, Berthold Auerbach, Santa Claus, Bret Harte, Charles Dickens, L. Frank Baum, Evaleen Stein, Florence L. Barclay, Henry Van Dyke, Jacob August Riis, Brothers Grimm, Laura Lee Hope, Louisa May Alcott, Martha Finley, Meredith Nicholson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Newton Booth Tarkington, O.Henry, Robert Louis Stevenson, Theodore Parker, Thomas Hill, Washington Irving, Amy Ella Blanchard, William Shakespeare, Zona Gale, Hezekiah Butterworth, James Whitcomb Riley, John Bowring, John Greenleaf Whittier, Leo Tolstoy, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, Lewis Carroll, Lope De Vega, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Francis Pharcellus Church, Montague Rhodes James, Mother Goose, W. H. Corning, Nahum Tate, Olive Thorne Miller, Richmal Crompton, Robert Browning, Robert Burns, Saki, Sara Teasdale, Stephen Leacock, Thomas Chatterton, Thomas Hardy, Thomas Nelson Page, Viktor Rydberg, William Makepeace Thackeray, H. W. Collingwood, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Hesba Stretton, John Masefield, John Milton, John Strange Winter, José María De Pereda, Julia Schayer, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Katharine Lee Bates, Kenneth Grahame, Lucy Maud Montgomery, M.E.S., Margaret E. Sangster, Margery Williams, Peter Christen Asbjornsen, Ralph Henry Barbour, Robert Ervin Howard, Robert Frost, Robert Ingersoll, Rose Terry Cooke, Rudyard Kipling, S. Weir Mitchell, Willa Cather, William Dean Howells, William Henry Davies, William J. Locke, A.A. Milne, Adelaide Anne Procter, Algernon Blackwood, Alice Hale Burnett, Andy Adams, Arthur Conan Doyle, Cecil Frances Alexander, Charles Edward Carryl, Don Marquis, Dylan Thomas, Edward Payson Roe, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Elia W. Peattie, Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Ellis Parker Butler, Ernest Vincent Wright, Eugene Field, G.K. Chesterton, George A. Baker, George Augustus Sala, George Robert Sims, H.P. Lovecraft, John Kendrick Bangs, Mark Twain ...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark
... Read more