Ranging from South America to Africa and Italy, this novel explores the extremes of nature, and the extremes which men go to in order to survive, find a niche in life and attain personal redemption. A web of dramatic events is drawn together by the appearance of Pietro, a young orphan from a favela in Rio de Janeiro.
In their practice of aemulatio, the mimicry of older models of writing, the Augustan poets often looked to the Greeks: Horace drew inspiration from the lyric poets, Virgil from Homer, and Ovid from Hesiod, Callimachus, and others. But by the time of the great Roman tragedian Seneca, the Augustan poets had supplanted the Greeks as the "classics" to which Seneca and his contemporaries referred. Indeed, Augustan poetry is a reservoir of language, motif, and thought for Seneca's writing. Strangely, however, there has not yet been a comprehensive study revealing the relationship between Seneca and his Augustan predecessors. Christopher Trinacty's Senecan Tragedy and the Reception of Augustan Poetry is the long-awaited answer to the call for such a study. Senecan Tragedy and the Reception of Augustan Poetry uniquely places Senecan tragedy in its Roman literary context, offering a further dimension to the motivations and meaning behind Seneca's writings. By reading Senecan tragedy through an intertextual lens, Trinacty reveals Seneca's awareness of his historical moment, in which the Augustan period was eroding steadily around him. Seneca, looking back to the poetry of Horace, Virgil, and Ovid, acts as a critical interpreter of both their work and their era. He deconstructs the language of the Augustan poets, refiguring it through the perspective of his tragic protagonists. In doing so, he positions himself as a critic of the Augustan tradition and reveals a poetic voice that often subverts the classical ethos of that tradition. Through this process of reappropriation Seneca reveals much about himself as a playwright and as a man: In the inventive manner in which he re-employs the Augustan poets' language, thought, and poetics within the tragic framework, Seneca gives his model works new--and uniquely Senecan--life. Trinacty's analysis sheds new light both on Seneca and on his Augustan predecessors. As such, Senecan Tragedy and the Reception of Augustan Poetry promises to be a groundbreaking contribution to the study of both Senecan tragedy and Augustan poetry.
Discover the deep, dark secrets of the Alpha businessman As a woman, you know you're every bit as effective and capable as a man is in the arena of business-but that doesn't mean there aren't things you need to know about men and business. In this invaluable guide for the modern businesswoman, former Alpha Male Christopher Flett reveals everything you need to know to understand, communicate, and compete with men in business. To some extent, business is still a man's world; here's how to play the game by their rules-and win: * Know what the average Alpha Male is thinking * Learn 10 things you need to know about men in business * Force men to take you seriously * Stop self-sabotage with male colleagues * Get all the credit you deserve * Be more confident and effective * Learn to take charge and lead * Never make excuses for failures * Keep secrets-it's vital * Never bring personal issues to the office * Gain credibility and trust with Alphas * Never look for affirmation openly * Effectively deal with condescending or disrespectful men * Understand why being "nice" gets you nowhere
This book arose out of an invited feature article on visualization and opti mization that appeared in the ORSA Journal on Computing in 1994. That article briefly surveyed the current state of the art in visualization as it ap plied to optimization. In writing the feature article, it became clear that there was much more to say. Apparently others agreed, and thus this book was born. The book is targeted primarily towards the optimization community rather than the visualization community. Although both optimization and visualization both seek to help people understand complex problems, prac titioners in one field are generally unaware of work in the other field. Given the common goals of the respective fields, it seemed fruitful to consider how each can contribute to the other. One might argue that this book should not be focused specifically on optimization but on decision making in general. Perhaps, but it seems that there is sufficient material to create a book targeted specifically to optimization. Certainly many of the ideas presented in the book are appli cable to other areas, including computer simulation, decision theory and stochastic modeling. Another book could discuss the use of visualization in these areas.
In his contemplative works on nature, Aristotle twice appeals to the general principle that being is better than not being. Taking his cue from this claim, Christopher V. Mirus offers an extended, systematic account of how Aristotle understands being itself to be good.Mirus begins with the human, examining Aristotle's well-known claim that the end of a human life is the good of the human substance as such—which turns out to be the good of the human capacity for thought. Human thought, however, is not concerned with human affairs alone. It is also contemplative, and contemplation is oriented toward the beauty of its objects. In each of the three branches of contemplative thought—mathematics, natural science, and theology—the intelligibility of being renders it beautiful to thought. Both in nature and in human life, moreover, the being that is beautiful through its intelligibility serves also as an end of motion and of action; hence it counts not only as beautiful (kalon), but also as good (agathon).The persistent concern of thought with the beautiful reveals what is at stake for human beings in Aristotle's larger metaphysics of the good: in the connection between goodness and actuality that structures his natural science and metaphysics, in his explicit claim that being is better than not being, and in his concepts of order and determinacy, which help connect being with goodness. These in turn shed light on his concepts of the complete and the self-sufficient, on his teleological understanding of the four elements, and on the curious role of the honorable in his natural science and metaphysics.
Tired of being a small fish in a big, noisy pond? Ready to stop chasing every shiny thing and start owning your market like a true predator?Market Shark: How to Be a Big Fish in a Small Pond isn't another boring business book filled with fluffy buzzwords and vague pep talks. This is your kick-in-the-pants, no-BS guide to dominating niche markets, building real business muscle, and getting your competitors eating your wake.Chris Flett spills the secrets of the sharks-those entrepreneurs and business owners who aren't trying to be everything to everybody but who have zero problem owning a handful of niche "ponds" where they are the top dog (or shark). Why spread yourself thin, battling it out in crowded, brutal markets, when you can focus your energy, sharpen your teeth, and claim your territory where the money's waiting?Inside these pages, you'll learn how to: Identify the perfect "ponds" where your business can dominate without drowning in competitionBuild a reputation so strong your market talks about you before you even show upUse your limited resources like a weapon, stretching every dollar and minute for maximum impactHunt consistently with precision-no more feast-and-famine cycles-so business flows steadily, not sporadicallyAdapt and evolve fast, spotting market changes and opportunities before your competitors even noticeAvoid the trap of trying to be all things to all people and instead master the art of owning your unique corner of the business oceanAnd much, much more-all wrapped up in Chris's trademark wit, irreverence, and straight talk that makes you feel like you're getting coached by your smartest, funniest friendIf you're ready to stop wasting time trying to please everyone, stop burning yourself out chasing impossible goals, and start building a business that's powerful, profitable, and built to last-this book is your blueprint.Because here's the cold, hard truth: You don't need to be the biggest fish in the biggest pond. You just need to be the biggest fish in your pond. And once you're a Market Shark, everything else falls into place.Dive in and start swimming your way to the top.
Jack Wilson, by every accounts an average man, described by witnesses as "pleasant looking," is one of the countries' top FBI agents. He shares his life with his girlfriend, Shannon, a professional model and their passion for biking, and their son, Tommy who is headed for a career in pro-baseball. Jack is juggling a number of cases at the same time and his reputation is at stake when women are being abducted and a man labeled "the mystery stud" makes the fantasies of some young women come true and then disappears. Aside from solving these cases, there is only one other thing keeping Jack from being a completely happy man and that is his recurring dreams and nightmares about the disappearance of his brother, Louis.
This book arose out of an invited feature article on visualization and opti mization that appeared in the ORSA Journal on Computing in 1994. That article briefly surveyed the current state of the art in visualization as it ap plied to optimization. In writing the feature article, it became clear that there was much more to say. Apparently others agreed, and thus this book was born. The book is targeted primarily towards the optimization community rather than the visualization community. Although both optimization and visualization both seek to help people understand complex problems, prac titioners in one field are generally unaware of work in the other field. Given the common goals of the respective fields, it seemed fruitful to consider how each can contribute to the other. One might argue that this book should not be focused specifically on optimization but on decision making in general. Perhaps, but it seems that there is sufficient material to create a book targeted specifically to optimization. Certainly many of the ideas presented in the book are appli cable to other areas, including computer simulation, decision theory and stochastic modeling. Another book could discuss the use of visualization in these areas.
This work is a chronological study of South Asia that emphasizes the effect of humans on their environment, and in return the influence of nature on the evolution of human society. Ranging from prehistory to the present and encompassing the whole of South Asia, this volume in ABC-CLIO's Nature and Human Societies series offers the first chronological history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka from the perspective of the crucial reciprocal relationship between humankind and the environment. South Asia: An Environmental History shows how the civilizations of this geographically diverse region were formed (physically, ethically, and culturally) by their interactions with the environment—a relationship with particularly strong social and spiritual dimensions because of the interdependence of the predominantly agrarian population and the land. Specific topics range from ancient irrigation techniques and peasant adaptation to the environment, to the impact of imperialism on nature, the effect of post-colonial technology on contemporary life, and the enduring influence of religion on the way South Asian societies address ecological issues.
The difference between companies that have a stream of qualified prospects flowing in every month and those that struggle to get a referral is their ability to find and activate Champions. Too many business professionals are stuck in the old model of business focussing too much on referrals that don't come and not enough on educating those with influence how to identify opportunities, qualify prospects, and present them for 'selfish reasons'. Learn the closely guarded secrets of how to find, recruit, activate, and manage your own army of Champions that will go out into your niche markets, target prospects on your behalf, qualify them, introduce them, and go back into the market to bring you more. Imagine an unpaid army of sales people promoting your business to your ideal clients. A proven business development strategy that can be developed quickly, executed efficiently, and drive measurable benefits to your business model in the first 30 days.
This book offers a comprehensive guide to the works of Seneca the Younger (4 BCE – CE 65), the foremost rhetorician, tragedian, and philosopher of his time who had a major role in the politics and culture of the age of Emperor Nero. It provides readers with the historical, philosophical, and literary background to appreciate Seneca’s works, and advances representative critical readings of his treatises and tragedies. Chapters highlight his life, political theory, Stoicism and dramaturgy, as well as contemporary and later reception of his works, and suggest further readings for those interested in pursuing these topics in greater depth. Seneca: The Basics is suitable for students and scholars of classics, philosophy, and ancient history, as well as general readers interested in learning more about Seneca and his thought.
This book offers a comprehensive guide to the works of Seneca the Younger (4 BCE – CE 65), the foremost rhetorician, tragedian, and philosopher of his time who had a major role in the politics and culture of the age of Emperor Nero. It provides readers with the historical, philosophical, and literary background to appreciate Seneca’s works, and advances representative critical readings of his treatises and tragedies. Chapters highlight his life, political theory, Stoicism and dramaturgy, as well as contemporary and later reception of his works, and suggest further readings for those interested in pursuing these topics in greater depth. Seneca: The Basics is suitable for students and scholars of classics, philosophy, and ancient history, as well as general readers interested in learning more about Seneca and his thought.
Blessed Baby is an opportunity to bless babies all over the world through our work with hospitals. The experience of those first years with your child should be special. We remember our parent's reading books to us as kids, and we wanted to tap into that magical time full of memories and joy. We hope to create memories with books and blankets that will last forever.
