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The good news about careers: how you'll be working in the next decade
Par Barbara Moses. 1999
Workers today are changing how we think about the workplace by making choices that reflect not only economic considerations, but…
also individual needs and desires. Today's workplace is more flexible, encouraging us to incorporate our personalities and creativity into our working life. Moses discusses what type of worker will be more successful in the future, warns against today's frenetic busyness, and shows what motivates the new worker and how everyone can profit from future work trends.The Gospel according to the Beatles (The gospel According To... Ser.)
Par Steve Turner. 2006
John Lennon famously proclaimed the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, and over the next few years, they were to…
become spiritual leaders to a generation trying to find meaning in the world. Turner examines their attitudes toward religion and their spiritual influences, including John's education as a choirboy. By their final albums, the Beatles were weaving more references to religion and spirituality into their music, and Turner attempts to reveal the "gospel" of the Fab Four. Some descriptions of violence, sex and some strong language. 2006.The Google résumé: how to prepare for a career and land a job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any top tech company
Par Gayle Laakmann McDowell. 2011
A guide to win a coveted spot at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other top tech firms. Learn what to study,…
what career paths to consider, hiring procedures and how to make yourself stand out from other candidates. Covers key concerns like which extra-curriculars and other experiences look good, how to apply, how to design and tailor your resume, and how to prepare for and excel in the interview. 2011.The first collection of criticism by a living female rock critic
Par Jessica Hopper. 2015
Jessica Hopper's music criticism has earned her a reputation as a firebrand, a keen observer and fearless critic not just…
of music but the culture around it. With this volume spanning from her punk fanzine roots to her landmark piece on R. Kelly's past, "The First Collection" leaves no doubt why The New York Times has called Hopper's work "influential." Not merely a selection of two decades of Hopper's most engaging, thoughtful, and humorous writing, this book documents the last 20 years of American music making and the shifting landscape of music consumption. The book journeys through the truths of Riot Grrrl's empowering insurgence, decamps to Gary, IN, on the eve of Michael Jackson's death, explodes the grunge-era mythologies of Nirvana and Courtney Love, and examines emo's rise. 2015. I have a strange relationship with music -- Chicago. Emo : where the girls aren't Chance the Rapper Viva la filthy noise! : Coughs' Secret passage Sweet things And we remain, ever so faithfully, yours Conversation with Jim Derogatis regarding R. Kelly Real/Fake. Gaga takes a trip Deconstructing Lana Del Rey Taylor Swift, Grimes and Lana Del Rey : the year in blond ambition We can't stop : our year with Miley Louder than love : my teen grunge poserdom Nostalgia. When The Boss went moral : Bruce Springsteen's lost album Vedderan : notes on Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary concert You're reliving all over me : Dinosaur Jr. reunites You will ache like I ache : the oral history of Hole's Live through this You know what? California. Kendrick Lamar : not your average, everyday rap savior California demise : Tyler, the Creator and EMA feel the bad vibes Will the stink of success ruin The Smell? Dispatches from the desert : Coachella Faith. The passion of David Bazan Flirting with religion : Rickie Lee Jones Why Michael Jackson's past might be Gary, Indiana's only future Superchunk : I hate music Between the viaduct of your dreams : On Van Morrison Bad reviews. Miley Cyrus : Bangerz Nu age : Animal Collective and Bell Orchestre Tyler, the Creator : Wolf Old year's end Nevermind already : Nirvana's 20th anniversary boxset Strictly business. Punk is dead! Long live punk! : a report on the state of teen spirit from the mobile shopping mall that is the Vans Warped Tour Chief Keef Nude awakening : Suicide Girls How selling out saved indie rock Not Lollapalooza : Rollin Hunt, Screaming Females & Abe Vigoda Females. St. Vincent : Strange mercy Cat Power : Sun SWF, 45 : Mecca Normal's The observer Shouting out loud : The Raincoats Making pop for capitalist pigs : M.I.A.'s Maya There is no Guyville in Sweden : Frida Hyvönen's Until death comes Uniform title: Essays.The first book of jazz (First Bks.)
Par Langston Hughes. 1976
The Hawk: Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks (Quarry rocks!)
Par Ian Wallis. 1996
Traces the life and times of musician Ronnie Hawkins, from his early rockabilly days in Arkansas through his later recording…
career. At the leading edge of the rock'n'roll era, he played with legends Bo Diddley and Roy Orbison, and formed friendships with Bob Dylan and John Lennon. Some strong language. 1996.The history of jazz
Par Ted Gioia. 1997
Covers the origins of jazz from African instruments and rhythms of the early 1800s through the emergence of modern jazz…
and the technological changes of the 1990s. Evaluates the contributions of individual musicians; provides the social and cultural context for the development of this art form. 1997.The gutsy girl handbook: your manifesto for success
Par Kate White. 2018
Bestselling author, professional speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White shares the nine core principles gutsy women need to…
own their excellence, break the rules (or make their own), ask for what they deserve, and refuse to apologize for who they are and what they want. 2018.The comeback
Par John Ralston Saul. 2014
Presents a powerful portrait of modern Aboriginal life in Canada, in contrast with the perceived failings so often portrayed in…
politics and in media. The author illustrates his arguments by compiling a remarkable selection of letters, speeches and writings by Aboriginal leaders and thinkers, showcasing the extraordinarily rich, moving and stable indigenous point of view across the centuries. 2014.The complete operas of Mozart: a critical guide
Par Charles Osborne. 1986
This text gives an account of Mozart's 22 operas. The author explores the operas from four points of view: the…
historical setting and Mozart's own life at the time; the libretto and librettist; the story line; and finally the music itself. 1986.The certifiable salesperson: The Ultimate Guide To Help Any Salesperson Go Crazy With Unprecedented Sales!
Par Tom Hopkins, Laura L Laaman. 2003
This focuses on critical selling techniques, from handshakes and clothing to networking and presentations. By observing three salespeople during their…
transformation from skeptical to productive, this handbook helps individuals turn fear of rejection into confidence. 2003.The cello suites: J.S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece
Par Eric Siblin. 2009
J.S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece Bach's cello suites have become some of the most…
enduring pieces in history, but they remain shrouded in mystery - about when and how they were composed, whether they were originally intended for the cello, how much influence Bach's second wife had on their composition, and what happened to Bach's original manuscript. Covers Bach and the missing manuscript from the eighteenth century; Pablo Casals and the discovery of the music in Spain in the late nineteenth century; and Siblin's own infatuation with the suites in the twenty-first. Canada Reads 2012. c2009.The Cambridge companion to jazz (Cambridge companions to music)
Par Mervyn Cooke, David Horn. 2002
The world of jazz may be viewed from many perspectives - social and cultural history, music analysis, economics, or ethnography.…
The nineteen essays here provide expert views on the character, history and uses of jazz, its chronology, identity, and the ways in which it has been valued and represented. Some descriptions of sex. c2002.Most people spend the majority of their lives at work, and many not happily. To find your inner spirit -…
what you truly desire to do in life - this book illuminates the path leading you to ultimately achieving your goals. Hansen will help you get there through exercises such as building a great resume, nailing the interview, and knowing whether or not to accept a particular job offer when it comes along. 2013.Sonnez, merveilles!
Par Kent Nagano, Inge Kloepfer, Isabelle Gabolde. 2015
" Kent Nagano retrace pour nous son parcours, qui l'a amené, lui, petit-fils de modestes immigrants ayant grandi dans un…
petit village côtier de la Californie, à diriger les plus prestigieux orchestres et maisons d'opéra. Il raconte comment la musique lui a permis de trouver sa place, non seulement au sein de sa propre communauté, mais partout dans le monde. Loin d'être une activité réservée à l'élite, la musique classique, selon Nagano, est un formidable instrument de rapprochement et de dialogue entre les hommes. À la fois mémoires et brûlant plaidoyer pour la survie de la musique classique et des arts, Sonnez, merveilles ! sadresse à tous ceux qui croient encore en l'importance de la culture dans le monde d'aujourdhui. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Erwarten Sie Wunder!Greshes moves beyond the basic skills detailed in numerous books over the years and instead focuses on encouraging listeners to…
develop their work ethic, motivation, and a positive attitude. By employing Greshes' wisdom, expert and novice sellers alike will find new levels of success in no time. 2012.The art of selling yourself: the simple step-by-step process for success in business and life (Your coach in a box)
Par Adam Riccoboni, Daniel Callaghan. 2013
In an ultracompetitive marketplace, everything is a tough sell, and setting yourself apart from the crowd is a daunting proposition.…
With this book, the authors provide an easy-to-grasp 10-step process for promoting that most important of all commodities - yourself. 2013.The Alan Cross Guide to Alternative Rock: Volume 1
Par Alan Cross. 2007
Cross narrates the definitive history of alternative rock over the last 30 years. Focussing on top performers, including David Bowie,…
The Velvet Underground, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols and Iggy Pop, includes band and artist biographies, complete discographies and trivia. 2007.That's what she said: what men need to know (and women need to tell them) about working together
Par Joanne Lipman. 2018
Veteran media executive Joanne Lipman finds workable solutions that individual managers, organizations, and government can employ to make work more…
equitable. Filled with anecdotes and stories from Lipman's own journey, this book shows why empowering women as true equals is an essential goal for us all, and offers a road map for getting there. 2018.Success in your studies for Aboriginal students
Par Brent Stonefish. 2007
This informative guide will help First Nation, Métis and Inuit adult learners excel and achieve their educational goals when attending…
a post-secondary program. It looks at the various aspects of student life that one may face while going to school. 2007.