In a world without order. A world where children are in trouble, comes the story of hero. A vigilante of justice. A noble warrior with the strength of many. A story of a Dad taking care of his children, even when they cause utter chaos. Super Dad Man will always be able to save the day
Though not nominated, the studio recording of A Roadkill Opera got the creative team invited to the GRAMMYs, which they attended in February 2015. Which led to the January 2016 world premiere, fully staged performances (with sold-out houses) at the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint in Washington DC. Which led to performances by the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia (SONOVA) at the James Lee Community Theater in Falls Church, Virginia, in October 2016.This comic opera with music in the style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is recommended for fans of PDQ Bach, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Tom Lehrer, and The Rutles-but only if you like classical music with infectious hooks.Cool merchandise including album art, sheet music, and CDs of the studio recording that got them to the GRAMMYs are available-the perfect holiday gifts for the person who has (almost) everything A Roadkill Opera is a mashup of classical music and a classic backstage screwball comedy. During the hour before the lights go up on opening night for a comedy improv troupe in 1988 Jackson Hole, Wyoming--the Roadkill On A Stick Frozen Foods Theatre Company--they find out their showroom at the Silver Dollar Bar is being torn down. Hilarity ensues. This original story and English libretto by Parker is set to music by Ferdinando Paer, Beethoven's direct competition. Free, hilarious videos--including lyric videos and karaoke videos--are at roadkillopera.com.
Still a pool of inspiration, Greek mythology continues to serve as a muse to the modern world. With its riveting tales and colorful characters, it has endured for millenniums to inspire movies, literature, paintings and other forms of art.The very interesting Greek heroes are the subject of this eBook. Bellerophon, Achilles, Theseus, Ajax, Heracles (Hercules), Atalanta, Perseus, Odysseus and all the major Greek heroes are discussed in chapters. The fascinating tales of each hero and their participation in the Trojan War are also related in crisp detail. The book opens with a chapter discussing Homer and his literary works Iliad and Odysseys.Enriched with a wealth of riveting details, the book will do well to furnish the thirst of the curious mind.
Looking at the past through the prisms of Greek Mythology not only provides an insight into history but also exhibits the endless creativity of the human mind. The Titan gods are the lesser known gods, but they are, nonetheless, very fascinating.Enriched with a wealth of riveting tales, the eBook discusses the Titans and the primordial deities that were the forebears of all the famous Olympian gods. It relates the stories of the Titans before and after the rise of the Olympians and the monumental war of the Titanomachy. The Twelve Titans including Theia, Hyperion, Oceanus, Coeus, Cronus, Phoebe are discussed in different chapters. Interesting stories of each god are told.
Greek Mythology still remains an unparalleled tower of intrigue. The literary works of antiquity authored by phenomenal writers such as Hesiod, Sappho, and Aeschylus relate the many fascinating tales of the Greek gods and the cosmos.This eBook discusses the other Greek deities that existed besides the major Olympian gods. Eros (cupid), Nemesis, Hades, Nike, Morpheus, Hecate, Adonis, the Muses-are but a few.Chronicling unique stories of each god, the eBook familiarizes you with the distinguished traits and responsibilities of each deity, be it honorable or discreditable. Stories that highlight the rapacious character of Hades, the malignancy of Nemesis, the spellbinding looks of Adonis and many more are told.As you continue to read you will discover interesting and precious little known facts about Greek mythology. Some of its influences continue to endure in today's modern world.
Plant Earth in 50 Events, gives you an insight into Earth's greatest revolutions and some of the most groundbreaking events and inventions that got us to where we are today. The book is separated into ten chapters including the most significant eras and the five most impacting events in each them chronologically. As you will see, the first few events will cover geological events, however, these are essential to understanding how and why we are here now. Some of the historical events listed are not just a one-time occurrence, but are the result of a much more definitive moment in history that have ultimately affected our present lives. These said events are sometimes not the most well-known ones, but what happened in those events clarifies their true significance. The same goes for historic figures, it is because of their well-known and appreciated accomplishments, that it is time to shed light on some of the less famous ones, so we don't forget their virtues. This approach is similar to the "butterfly-effect", when the butterfly's wings eventually causes a hurricane.
The authors bring a dual perspective—that of a practicing consultant and that of a professor of economics—to the complex strategic questions facing managers and corporate leaders who want their firms to get the most out of their investments in information technology. The information economy is built upon the myriad and sometimes unforeseen ways in which information technologies have become engines of productivity in themselves, rather than just fancy adjuncts. In explaining the rise of the information economy, the authors provide not only valuable context often missing from today's discussions but also a thorough understanding of the origination, development, and diffusion process of innovations. They also examine prevailing practices and implications for the future, including the potential pitfalls common to some information technology strategies.Relying on an underpinning of economic theory combined with heavy empirical analysis, Kudyba and Diwan describe the true nature of the information economy, paying as much attention to its particularities as to its more profound implications. How is information technology being implemented across industry sectors, and how can it be harnessed to improve overall firm-level productivity? How have innovations in high technology impacted e-commerce? Which e-commerce strategies prevail, and what can be expected of them? How can traditional economic theory help managers evaluate such in-vogue strategies as customer relationship management, market exchanges, and supply chain management? The authors answer these questions and more, including one of the most vexing in the short history of e-commerce: What led to the demise of so many technology stocks and dot-coms following the spring 2000 Nasdaq plunge, and what are the longer-term prospects for e-business?
Alkaline diets-that is, eating foods low in acid in order to keep your pH reading neutral or alkaline-have a growing legion of celebrity fans: Kelly Ripa, Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Aniston reportedly follow it. As you age, your acid levels tend to rise, which can leave you bloated, sluggish, and uncomfortable. High alkaline diets lower inflammation and can help reduce pain and disease. Losing weight is an added plus. This book offers more than 75 recipes for juices, smoothies, soups, and more, including: * Green Minestrone Soup * Coconut, Chia, and Berry Blast * Passion Fruit Mojito * Chocolate Nut Whip * Lemongrass Iced Tea With a focus on fruits and vegetables, this science-based plan is a simple start to a lifetime of healthy eating.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and other hyperthermic conditions are rare complications of antipsychotic drugs that can cause discomfort, disability, and even death. As a result, every psychiatrist, physician, and mental health care professional needs to understand and identify these disorders in time to prevent a fatal outcome. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Related Conditions is an important tool for clinicians, outlining a framework for understanding, diagnosing, treating, and preventing these little-understood disorders. This new edition extensively updates and revises the first edition, integrating an explosion of findings that have occurred since the earlier edition was published in 1989. In addition to NMS, chapters focus on antipsychotic drug-related heatstroke, hyperthermia associated with other neuropsychiatric drugs, and malignant catatonia, as well as • A new chapter on serotonin syndrome, the first comprehensive review to appear in the world literature. With the proliferation of serotonergic drugs such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), the incidence of adverse reactions is on the rise, and this information will help practitioners spot early warning signals. • Important information on thermoregulatory mechanisms to help clinicians understand the pathogenesis of hyperthermic conditions. With an understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying these conditions, practitioners will develop more effective strategies for recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. Written by four internationally renowned authorities on NMS, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Related Conditions is the most comprehensive resource on the subject in existence. With nearly 850 citations in the reference section, it is a must for researchers—and for practitioners who need a practical approach based on the most current science.
The first publication on the personal and professional relationship between Manet and Degas, two giants of nineteenth-century French art Friends, rivals, and at times antagonists, Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas maintained a pictorial dialogue throughout their lives as they both worked to define the painting of modern urban life. Manet/Degas, the first book to consider their careers in parallel, investigates how their objectives overlapped, diverged, and shaped each other’s artistic choices. Enlivened by archival correspondence and records of firsthand accounts, essays by American and French scholars take a fresh look at the artists’ family relationships, literary friendships, and interconnected social and intellectual circles in Paris; explore their complex depictions of race and class; discuss their political views in the context of wars in France and the United States; compare their artistic practices; and examine how Degas built his personal collection of works by Manet after his friend’s premature death. An illustrated biographical chronology charts their intersecting lives and careers. This lavishly illustrated, in-depth study offers an opportunity to reevaluate some of the most canonical French artworks of the nineteenth century, including Manet’s Olympia, Degas’s The Absinthe Drinker, and other masterworks. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: Musée d’Orsay, Paris (March 27–July 23, 2023) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (September 24, 2023–January 7, 2024)
Whether we acknowledge it or not, our mothers leave an indelible impression on the persons we become. Our ability to function emotionally in relationships - both personal and professional - is based on our mothers' deep influence. In a book full of insights and wisdom based on a career of helping others, acclaimed psychologist Stephan B. Poulter shows how the mother factor can work either for or against us. The key to allowing this important legacy to work for us, says Dr. Poulter, depends on understanding our mother's pervasive influence on our life. He shows that the way we connect emotionally in adult relationships is based on the "style" of our mothers. Dr. Poulter defines the five major styles of mothering as: The Perfectionist Mother-whose family must look perfect in every way The Unpredictable Mother-whose ups and downs can create lifelong anxiety and depression in her son or daughter The "Me First" Mother-whose children come second or last The "Best Friend" Mother-who's now in vogue but can wreak havoc The Complete Mother-who provides guidance and shows compassion to her child. Although most mothers are a combination of the above, many fit more into one category than others. Even though as adults, we tend to dismiss our past as the past, we do so at risk to ourselves. Only by understanding how our mother's legacy affects us today can we transcend the mysterious anger, anxiety, depression, and shame that we feel, and achieve the kind of relationships we deserve. Dr. Poulter demonstrates how the internalized "rulebook" we inherit from our mothers is a very powerful force. These unspoken rules govern work, relationships, emotions, separation, and independence. Unless we become aware of the rules that guide our behavior, thoughts, and beliefs, we won't have the ability to make our own choices. This enlightening book will help readers connect with their past to correct self-defeating behaviors, reach their full emotional potentials, and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Over two-thirds of American families are "blended," which means they are made up of remarried adults and often stepchildren. Although it's good news that many divorced people remarry, the bad news is that too many of them carry the animosities and negative behavior patterns of their former heartbreaks into their new situation. In this supportive and uplifting book that is aimed at both men and women, Dr. Stephan B. Poulter—acclaimed author of The Father Factor and The Mother Factor—tackles this pervasive problem with great sensitivity and understanding. Dividing the work into three parts, Dr. Poulter takes the reader step by step from the anguish of divorce to the security of a stronger and more fulfilling future attachment. In part one, he explains how breakups happen and explores the challenges of dealing with the emotional wreckage, from guilt and anger to feelings of rejection and despair. Part two describes five relationship styles and helps readers develop insight into their own styles so that present and future relationships can grow in a healthy and refreshed atmosphere. In part three he shows ways to go beyond blame, tension, and other "ex-factors" and objectively assess inner needs. As Dr. Poulter shows, the key to forming lasting bonds with another is discovering exactly what one needs to feel loved. Your Ex-Factor will be a welcome resource to anyone trying to move forward beyond the pain of emotional loss and rediscover the joys of loving again regardless of prior history, circumstances, "old baggage," or fears. This invaluable guide will open your eyes to promote healthy and truly fulfilling relationships now and into the future.
A bold exploration of the reintegration of rationality and intuition, science and soul, to foster individual and planetary healing During the scientific revolution, science and soul were drastically separated, propelling humanity into four centuries of scientific exploration based solely on empiricism and rationality. But, as scientist and ecologist Stephan Harding, Ph.D., demonstrates in detail, by reintegrating science with profound personal experiences of psyche and soul, we can reclaim our lost sacred wholeness and help heal ourselves and our planet. The book begins with compelling introductions to depth psychology, alchemy, and Gaia theory--the science of seeing the Earth as an intelligent, self-regulating system, a theory pioneered by the author’s mentor James Lovelock. Harding then explores how alchemy, as understood through the depth psychology of C. G. Jung, offers us powerful methods of reuniting rationality and intuition, science and soul. He examines the integration of important alchemical engravings, including those from L’Azoth des Philosophes and the Rosarium Philosophorum, with Gaian science. He shows how the seven key alchemical operations in the Azoth image can help us develop deeply transformative experiences and insights into our interconnectedness with Gaia. He then looks at how the four components of the living Earth--biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere--mesh not only with the four elements of alchemical theory but also with the four functions of consciousness from depth psychology. Woven throughout with the author’s own experiences of Gaia alchemy, the book also offers guided meditations and contemplative exercises to open your receptivity to messages from the biosphere and help you develop your own Gaian alchemical way of life, full of wonder and healing.
Hundreds of thousands of children face life with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism spectrum disorder that affects a child's language and social skills. Kids with Asperger's have average to above-average intelligence, but often have obsessive interests, are socially awkward, and do not understand the subtleties of language and conversation. With concentrated effort on the part of parents and educators, these children can begin to overcome the difficulties of this disorder and find success in school and life. School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome covers topics such as recognizing and diagnosing Asperger's syndrome, addressing the needs of students with Asperger's, implementing successful practices in the classroom, working with the school system, and providing interventions in the home to help develop needed skills. The authors, leaders in the field of special education, combine the strategies they've used in working with this population with practical tools, advice, and case studies of students who have Asperger's to give these students, their parents, and teachers guidance for success.
School Success for Kids With ADHD offers parents and teachers the support they need to ensure that children with attention deficits build on their strengths, circumvent their weaknesses, and achieve to their fullest potential.
Now you can join the hundreds of thousands of salespeople who have followed Stephen Schiffman's advice and watch your performance soar. Schiffman lets you in on the industry's best-kept secrets.Learn how to convert leads to sales, motivate yourself and motivate others, give killer presentations, and keep your sense of humor.This new edition includes:New examples using the latest advances in sales presentation technologyUp-to-date cases of these successful habits in actionFive bonus habits showing readers how to overcome mistakes, set sales timetables, and reexamine processes to shore up weaknesses If you're a salesperson looking to succeed, this is the book for you!
"25 Sales Mistakes is essential for any professional or organization committed to sales excellence."--Michael A. Berman, Chief Operating Officer, Outside VenturesIn the newest edition of this valuable manual, Stephan Schiffman offers updated advice to salespeople about getting prospects and making the sale. It's not just what you do--it's what you don't do:Don't sell against a competitorDon't be satisfiedDon't stop getting ideasDon't use boilerplate proposalsDon't overuse e-mail The book also includes a new introduction and updated text. Schiffman offers salespeople the kind of advice--from listening to the client to following up on the sale--that has made him the best corporate sales trainer today. With Schiffman's book in their pocket, salepeople can avoid common blunders and make the sale.
