Representations of masochism--both overt and oblique--permeate the work of James Joyce. While a number of criticshave noted this, to date there has been no sustained and focused analysis of this trope in his writings. David Cotter argues that such an examination is key to understanding the meanings and messages of Joyce's work. Adding dimension to moral, political, and aesthetic considerations in the novels and stories--particularly Ulysses--this book provides a comprehensive account of masochistic elements in the oeuvre of the twentieth century's most revered author. Cotter draws upon psychoanalytic theory and social history to illustrate the subversive power of perversity in the literature of the modern period.
Representations of masochism - both overt and oblique - permeate the work of James Joyce. While a number of critics have noted this, to date there has been no sustained and focused analysis of this trope in his writings. David Cotter argues that such an examination is key to understanding the meanings and messages of Joyce's work. Adding further dimensions to moral, political and aesthetic considerations in the novels and stories - particularly Ulysses - this book provides a comprehensive account of masochistic elements in James Joyce's work. Cotter draws upon psychoanalytic theory and social history to illustrate the subversive power of perversity in the literature of the modern period. This edition first Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Aivot ovat tärkein ja ehkä vähiten tunnettu elimemme. Aivot ovat kehomme ”komentosilta”, jotka säätelevät ajatuksiamme, tunteitamme ja käytöstämme. Ne antavat kokemuksillemme merkityksen.Kuinka aivot toimivat? Tosiasiassa tiedemiehet ja lääkärit ovat vasta vuosikymmeniä kestäneen tutkimuksen tuloksena alkaneet nyt löytää vastauksia tuohon kysymykseen. Tuon työn tuloksena tiedämme, kuinka aivojen erilaisista soluista muodostuu alueita, joilla kullakin on erityinen tehtävä muistin, näön ja loogisen ajattelun säätelyssä. Tiedämme myös, että hormonit ja kemialliset aineet vaikuttavat aivoihimme ja tunnetiloihimme ja että reagoimme hyvin herkästi niiden pitoisuuksissa tapahtuviin muutoksiin.Tiedämme, että aivojen eri osat kehittyvät eri vaiheissa ja liittyvät junaratojentavoin toisiinsa hermosäikeillä, jotka voivat joskus mennä harhaan tai katketa ja siten johtaa sairauksien syntymiseen. Ja tämän lisäksi me tiedämme, että tutkimalla verta voimme löytää biomarkkereiksi kutsuttuja aineita, jotka voivat auttaa aivojen sairauksien ymmärtämisessä ja ennustamisessa.Kirjamme tarkoituksena on auttaa kuvilla ja piirroksilla jokaista ymmärtämään aivojen toimintatapaa.
There has recently been a rapid growth of activity in nonlinear optics. Effects such as frequency doubling, stimulated Raman scattering, phase conjugation and solitons are of great interest both for their fundamental properties and their many important applications in science and engineering. It is mainly these applications - especially in telecommunications and information processing - that have stimulated the recent surge of activity. This book is a self contained account of the most important principles of nonlinear optics. Assuming only a familiarity with basic mathematics, the fundamentals of nonlinear optics are fully developed from basic concepts. The essential quantum mechanical apparatus is introduced and explained. In later chapters the underlying ideas are illustrated by discussing particular experimental configurations and materials. This book will be an invaluable introduction to the field for beginning graduates in physics or engineering, and will provide an excellent overview and reference work for active researchers in the field.
humanity is in trouble and it’s not looking good for our future. The way we use our minds has caused untold damage through personal anxiety, national disruption, and the threat of global annihilation. This book reveals how we innocently misuse our thinking to create emotional and behavioural instability and how to interrupt dysfunctional patterns and experience a higher quality of thought. We explore how present-day spiritually based psychology is re-aligning with ancient biblical principles, providing an opportunity for everyone to participate in change from the inside-out. Unboxing this ancient wisdom reveals that there has always been two conflicting routes to enlightenment operating in our world, both promising a life beyond the material realm, so discernment is required, and this is where the renewed mind will be our guide. To understand the source of these routes and the invisible forces behind them we journey back to the very dawn of the human era, to the first moment humans were offered the choice between spiritual life or death. Back then we made the wrong choice resulting in spiritual isolation and the need to develop a mind suited to self-survival, but the way is still open for redemption and the choice of life or death for all humanity is one for the ages. We each have freedom to choose. It’s not too late for renewal of the mind….and the heart and the soul of humanity.
The Official Guide to PTE Academic, provides a complete overview of the test structure. It includes everything you need to know in order to become familiar with the task types, as well as guidance on managing a computer-based test and preparation strategies. The Official Guide and its support resources can also help you to practice real-world English skills in order to prepare for the PTE Academic test. It is an excellent starting point for evaluating your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and planning your test preparation. The Official Guide is divided into 3 main Resources: The Official Guide to PTE Academic for Test Takers (Book) Digital Resources Online Practice The Official Guide to PTE Academic (Book): is suitable for anyone who wants to become familiar with the test; is designed to be used as a self-study tool, in addition to other preparation courseware or as part of classroom preparation; includes paper-based study and practice (with practice exercises included in the book and downloadable resources for printing) as well as online practice of all the tasks types; is a useful resource to help test takers plan their study and preparation for the test; is divided into clear sections to make information easy to find. Digital Resources You can access these resources using the code for the Pearson English Portal printed in the front of your book. Answer keys for all tasks in the book, including model answers for speaking and writing tasks Audio tracks for both practice tasks in the book, as well as model answers 20 Videos, focusing on the common mistakes people make when approaching each task type. A series of worksheets General skill development advice Online Practice 300 PTE Academic practice questions, covering all 20 scored task types and Personal introduction
The Official Guide to PTE Academic, provides a complete overview of the test structure. It includes everything you need to know in order to become familiar with the task types, as well as guidance on managing a computer-based test and preparation strategies. The Official Guide and its support resources can also help you to practice real-world English skills in order to prepare for the PTE Academic test. It is an excellent starting point for evaluating your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and planning your test preparation. The Official Guide for Teachers is divided into 3 main Resources: The Official Guide to PTE Academic for Teachers (Book) Digital Resources Online Practice The Official Guide to PTE Academic (Book): is suitable for anyone who wants to become familiar with the test; is designed to be used as a self-study tool, in addition to other preparation courseware or as part of classroom preparation; includes paper-based study and practice (with practice exercises included in the book and downloadable resources for printing) as well as online practice of all the tasks types; is a useful resource to help test takers plan their study and preparation for the test; is divided into clear sections to make information easy to find. The Teacher version includes the same pages as the Test Taker version, as well as: additional teacher tips and guidance for teachers on walk-through pages answers and model answers for practice tasks for easy reference tips on key skills to cover for each task type signposting to test taker and teacher digital resources Digital Resources You can access these resources listed below, using the code for the Pearson English Portal printed in the front of your book. Test Taker resources Answer keys for all tasks in the book, including model answers for speaking and writing tasks Audio tracks for both practice tasks in the book, as well as model answers 20 Videos, focusing on the common mistakes people make when approaching each task type. A series of worksheets General skill development advice Teacher resources Teaching notes Teaching ideas Checklists Pop Quizzes Online Practice 300 PTE Academic practice questions, covering all 20 scored task types and Personal introduction. Plus with Teacher Access you can also: Create a class and assign tasks to your students so they can practise from the book online Assign extra practice Check student progress
The World Religions Paradigm has been the subject of critique and controversy in Religious Studies for many years. After World Religions provides a rationale for overhauling the World Religions curriculum, as well as a roadmap for doing so. The volume offers concise and practical introductions to cutting-edge Religious Studies method and theory, introducing a wide range of pedagogical situations and innovative solutions. An international team of scholars addresses the challenges presented in their different departmental, institutional, and geographical contexts. Instructors developing syllabi will find supplementary reading lists and specific suggestions to help guide their teaching. Students at all levels will find the book an invaluable entry point into an area of ongoing scholarly debate.
The World Religions Paradigm has been the subject of critique and controversy in Religious Studies for many years. After World Religions provides a rationale for overhauling the World Religions curriculum, as well as a roadmap for doing so. The volume offers concise and practical introductions to cutting-edge Religious Studies method and theory, introducing a wide range of pedagogical situations and innovative solutions. An international team of scholars addresses the challenges presented in their different departmental, institutional, and geographical contexts. Instructors developing syllabi will find supplementary reading lists and specific suggestions to help guide their teaching. Students at all levels will find the book an invaluable entry point into an area of ongoing scholarly debate.
This book introduces recently developed mixed finite element methods for large-scale geophysical flows that preserve essential numerical properties for accurate simulations. The methods are presented using standard models of atmospheric flows and are implemented using the Firedrake finite element library. Examples guide the reader through problem formulation, discretisation, and automated implementation. The so-called “compatible” finite element methods possess key numerical properties which are crucial for real-world operational weather and climate prediction. The authors summarise the theory and practical implications of these methods for model problems, introducing the reader to the Firedrake package and providing open-source implementations for all the examples covered. Students and researchers with engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science backgrounds will benefit from this book. Those readers who are less familiar with the topic are providedwith an overview of geophysical fluid dynamics.
Everyone who wants a fulfilling career needs a mentor -- someone who has seen it all before, someone who can share hard-won experiences and teach valuable lessons. In this expanded and enhanced version of his best-selling book, Monday Morning Leadership, David Cottrell packs all of the wisdom of his wide-ranging business experience into this inspirational story. Cottrell introduces us to Jeff, a successful corporate manager who has hit a major wall. Jeff has been leading his team, quarter after quarter, to great sales and better profits for several years -- until now. The tricks that used to work wonders have lost their magic; Jeff is in a slump and is at a loss to find his way out of it.Overworked, stressed, and feeling that his personal and professional lives are at risk, Jeff reaches out to the father of a college buddy, a retired and tremendously accomplished former executive named Tony. Tony and Jeff agree to meet every Monday for ten weeks to work through Jeff's problems and get his career back on track.In the course of these intimate sessions, Jeff discovers the secrets of real leadership: "Until I accept total responsibility -- no matter what -- I will not be able to put plans in place to accomplish my goals." And, "My success is the result of making better choices and recovering quickly from poor choices."Tony leads Jeff through tough lessons in how to manage his people, how to manage his own time, how to manage his superiors, and how to escape from "management land." Most of all, Jeff learns that his success is intimately bound with the success of his people and that tolerating lackluster performance in himself and others on the team only leads to discontent from his most prized and productive employees.Through Jeff's mentoring sessions, the reader meets a character of integrity who dispenses homespun but effective wisdom. Spend time with Tony and Jeff at their Monday morning meetings, and you will find yourself on the road to becoming a better leader and being more successful at work.
Isn't it time you got the job you deserve? Your workplace transformation is about to begin!FACT: When opportunity knocks in the workplace, most people don't know how to seize it.This book will show you exactly how to spot--and master--your next great job opportunity.Are you ready to become the OBVIOUS CHOICE at promotion time?You can be. The good news? It's a lot easier than you think.Believe it or not, you already have the tools. Indispensable! teaches you how to use them to position yourself for job success, every time. From international bestselling author and leadership expert David Cottrell and sales guru Robert Nix comes the ultimate insider's guide for those who want to break through and control their professional destiny. In simple, clear language--featuring informative and relatable case studies--you'll discover how easy it can be to transform your on-the-job persona to become the person who succeeds first and fastest. No matter what your title is, you'll be equipped to navigate the trickiest workplaces and position yourself for growth at every turn. You'll put yourself in the spotlight and become the individual everyone else admires and wants to be.Indispensable! demonstrates how to create and maintain your best image 24/7: how to project strength, smarts, competence, and leadership. It's an indispensable road map with superb strategies for how to:Assess your workplace persona and perceptionFormulate a goal-oriented action plan that worksIncorporate behavior modification to transform yourself inside and outside of workIdentify, set, and sustain measurable goalsOptimize your organizational skills (while decluttering your life)Indispensable! is packed with tips on how to listen, how to put coworkers at ease, how to use humor to your advantage (and when to avoid it), how to participate at business functions, and how to cultivate a public persona and effortless demeanor that attracts others.PRAISE FOR INDISPENSABLE!"Indispensable! A powerful guide for all who want to become indispensable within their organization." -- Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There"Indispensable! is a little book full of big ideas that can be understood and applied by anyone—anyone, that is, who really wants to increase their value, their respectability, and the likelihood they will be promoted. Read this book and take the first step above average to Indispensable!” -- Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Trust Works!"An indispensable part of your business library. The wise guidance outlined within Indispensable! is a great road map for anyone looking to move up in any organization." -- Lorraine Grubbs, former Director of Employment, Southwest Airlines, and author of Lessons in Loyalty"Cottrell and Nix's easy-to-follow insight and action plans for quickly becoming indispensable to your organization, coupled with your own intuition--often considered the sum total of your life experiences--will undoubtedly prepare you for the success and boundless opportunities that your career has in store." -- Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO, The Container Store, listed on Fortune's top 100 places to work for 14 years in a row"A great primer for those reexamining their occupation or those just beginning their career. TalentPlus agrees with the authors: 'It is your responsibility to understand your talents, values, and desires and then develop the courage to move forward.'" -- Kimberly Rath, President, Talent Plus, recognized as an Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplace
How to achieve extraordinary results with class How can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk provides a clear path to increased results and higher job satisfaction for the leader and the people he is leading. Written for the leader who wants to do great things, but is overwhelmed with the complexities of leading, it is a book with a very simple message: think your decisions through and take care of your team. Written by bestselling author David Cottrell, The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk offers tried-and-true leadership strategies that stand the test of time—all of which you can put into practice today to positive results. The principles discussed apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, and even homes. By following the two rules outlined in the book's title, you'll improve morale, decrease turnover, increase your own job satisfaction, and have a whole lot more fun leading. Lead with confidence and classMake better decisions and develop synchronization on your teamCoach smart, deal with poor performers, and focus on what's really importantListen to your team, encourage positive performance, and attack complacency You can lead your team to achieve extraordinary results! The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk gives you the expert tips and tricks you need to treat your team with dignity and respect—so you can all enjoy the benefits of winning with class.
From the author of the bestselling Monday Morning series--an instructive, inspiring story on rebooting your life and career with the power of simple truthsRyan Harris has been floundering for too long. His career is off track, and his personal life is in shambles. In his own words, he feels like he has "been beaten up physically and emotionally for months." For the first time in his life, he knows he is unable to pull himself out of this funk by himself.Ryan turns to Jeff Walters, a personal coach and mentor he had once worked with. Ryan had always admired the way Jeff handled challenges and the success that always seemed to follow. Jeff agrees to coach Ryan every Tuesday morning for eight weeks.The story of Ryan's personal awakening, Tuesday Morning Coaching reveals the timeless truths anyone can rely on when success seems impossible. Jeff explains that real success lies in embracing the simple verities of life; it's more about how we live than what we do. Jeff reveals the eight basic truths of success, including:No Matter What . . . accept your responsibilities, maintain focus, and move forward And Then Some . . . give a little more than people expect Above All Else . . . know what is nonnegotiable at work and in life From Now On . . . learn from your failures and refuse to make the same mistake twice Consider It Done . . . deliver on your word, without failYou will learn, as Ryan does, that you have been getting in your own way. Attaining overall success isn't about solving a specific problem; it's about basing your life on what is true and behaving accordingly.When you hit career roadblocks, burn out on stress, and arrive at crossroads in your personal relationships--well, that's just life. Only when you follow a path paved on eternal human truths will you live a quality life.Read Tuesday Morning Coaching and take your first steps to a life of richness, fulfillment, and overall career and life success.Tuesday Morning Coaching tells the story of Ryan Harris, a successful manager who is burned out and tired of working hard but going nowhere. Looking for guidance, Ryan reaches out to Jeff Walters, a semiretired executive who agrees to coach Ryan. Ryan learns that the solutions to his most challenging problems are often commonsense principles, based on taking responsibilities for your actions, going the extra yard in every situation, always keeping your word, and never deviating from your personal values.Tuesday Morning Coaching draws on real examples of people and organizations that have identifi ed and implemented simple philosophies that led to their success, and outlines a simple yet profound approach that can lead to spectacular personal and business achievements.
The business leader’s toolbox for increasing morale, decreasing turnover, and contributing more than ever to your company’s bottom line“What if you could create a culture where everyone is committed to the greater good of the organization? Sound like a pipe dream? David Cottrell will show you the way . . . .”–Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Lead with LuvHow can I help? Isn't that the question every leader longs to hear? What if every person on your team consistently asked you, How can I help? What if your team was totally in sync with and committed to achieving your organizations objectives? What if everyone on your team was willing to leave his or her comfort zone and take a risk to help your team win? Impossible? Unrealistic? Pollyanna? No. The team with the best leader usually wins.Sounds simple ... but what does it take to be the best leader? Often what is missing is the understanding of how to lead others toward a common goal. In its simplest form, leadership comes down to answering six key questions that are important to your team. When your teams needs are being met, they will want to ask you The Magic Question: How can I help?If you depend on results from others, this book is for you. It offers a proven method for creating an atmosphere in which employees willingly give discretionary effort. The Magic Question is not about a new leadership strategy. Strategies come and go. What you will learn in is tried and true regardless of the strategic focus of the time, and the principles apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, even homes. When you hear The Magic Question, you will know you are on your way to better results and to achieving them faster than ever before. Every team asks the questions. Great leaders have the answers.David Cottrell is President and CEO of CornerStone Leadership Institute, one of the nation’s largest publishers of management and leadership resources.
Once in a century, a book comes along that both defines a genre - and defies it. This is that century. This is that book.The book is A History of Violence (1973). A memoir of the human race. Its concept is simple: take the date in 1973 on which a violent film was first screened - and go beyond the film to see the world that exists outside the theatre. It's a book that realizes that the line between life and cinema is as much a horizon as it is a terminator. A History of Violence (1973) takes you across that horizon to places in time you never even imagined existed. Because bombs don't explode in only one direction.169 films. The brutal and transgressive sex films (Forced Entry; High Priestess of Sexual Witchcraft; Teenage Jailbait). The films of cinematic masters like Brian De Palma (Sisters), Terence Malick (Badlands), and Nicolas Roeg (Don't Look Now). The Italian crime films (Death Carries a Cane; The Flower With the Deadly Sting; Torso). The police procedurals (Blade; The Laughing Policeman; The Marcus-Nelson Murders). The flat-out shocking and bizarre films that can only be appreciated by surviving them (The Hunchback of the Morgue; The Night God Screamed; The Sinful Dwarf).1973. The year that the War in Vietnam ends, military coups convulse Afghanistan and Chile and Rwanda, and the specter of Watergate looms large.1973. The year that a teen thinks his neighbor is using telepathy to make him gay - so he strips him nude, kills him and his entire family, and burns down their house. The year that a husband kidnaps young men and holds them at gunpoint - while they have sex with his wife. The year that a man goes out for a night on the town with a friend - and comes home to find that his wife has murdered their children, then killed herself.1973. The year of the deaths of writers W.H. Auden and Victor Jara; actors Bruce Lee and Lon Chaney Jr.; and artists Robert Smithson and Pablo Picasso. The year of Skylab and Pioneer and Kohoutek. The year of the mass murders of Edmund Emil Kemper, Herbert William Mullin, Charlie Chop-Off, and The Alphabet Killer.A History of Violence (1973) also stands as a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement to solve the violent crimes that grip America. In 1973, America sees the first blue flashing lights that complete the lightbars of today's police cruisers; the breathalyzer comes into common usage; and Dr. Lester Luntz becomes the first forensic odontologist to try to crack a case by obtaining a search warrant to get a cast of a suspect's teeth.A History of Violence (1973). A history book for the history books.A History of Violence (1973) represents the culmination of 20 years of exhaustive research, employing the digital advances that have thrown wide the doors of archives everywhere for a greater understanding of the human condition - both scaling the heights of creation and plunging to the depths of annihilation. With an audience as wide-ranging as true-crime enthusiasts, police detectives and horror movie buffs, A History of Violence (1973) also presents a seething array of lurid and alluring movie advertising art - some unseen for more than 40 years.This isn't the book about violence you thought you wanted. This is the book about violence you knew you needed.
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with "Listen UP, Leader "Discover why "Listen UP, Leader" is hailed as one of the most effective and powerful books any leader can read. With invaluable and timeless content, it is an indispensable addition to every leader's resource library Leadership is undeniably the single most important factor separating the winners from the "also-rans" in any organization. It's the key to your business's success. And who better to identify what makes a good leader than the people being led? That's precisely what this handbook is all about Unique in both content and format, "Listen UP, Leader" provides powerful insights into what employees want and need from their managers, supervisors, and team leaders. In a simple and straightforward manner, it pinpoints the behaviors and attributes necessary to be the kind of leader that employees will willingly follow-to new levels of performance.Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and inspire your team to achieve greatness. Get your copy of "Listen UP, Leader" today and become the leader your team deserves
Listen UP Leader has been called one of the most effective and powerful books any leader can read. With invaluable and timeless content, it is a "must have" for every leader's resource library It's a fact Leadership is the single most important organizational factor separating the winners and the "also rans." It's the key to your business success. And who better to identify what makes a good leader than the people being led. That's what this handbook is all about Unique in both content and format, Listen UP, Leader provides powerful insights into what employees want and need from their managers, supervisors, and team leaders. In a simple and straightforward manner Listen UP Leader pinpoints the behaviors and attributes necessary to be the kind of leader that employees will follow ... to new levels of performance.
