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Felicity in Marriage: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice continues ...

Felicity in Marriage: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice continues ...

C. J. Hill

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Mrs. Bennet has nothing more to wish for. With three daughters married, her business in life is very nearly complete: Mr. Bennet is merely relieved to finally reclaim the peace and quiet of his book-room.Their two eldest daughters, Elizabeth Darcy and Jane Bingley have certainly found felicity in marriage as the ladies of Pemberley and Netherfield, enjoying everything such positions in society command. But the marriage of the youngest Bennet daughter, Lydia, to the unscrupulous but charming George Wickham does not leave her parents or sisters entirely sanguine. If only the couple had not gone so far away - to Newcastle of all places - and Lydia in possession of such an unguarded and imprudent manner, certain only to worsen without her family's steadying influence.Step back inside the delightful world of Pride and Prejudice and Wickham's Wife and join your favorite characters as they continue with their lives and loves. Listen to the gossip; recognize the delights and vexations of early marriage; re-visit old relationships; experience country living, and the excitement of Regency London. The ending of Austen's famous novel is just the beginning
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Prudence and Practicality: A Backstory to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Prudence and Practicality: A Backstory to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

C. J. Hill

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2013
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Netherfield Park is let at last And to a young man of good fortune Mrs. Bennet is not the only mother excited by the news, and the Bennet daughters are not the only ones being admonished to improve their appearance in order to be admired by the newcomer.Step back inside the delightful world of Pride and Prejudice and follow the year's events through the observations and actions of Eliza's sensible and clear-sighted friend, Miss Charlotte Lucas. Miss Lucas believes that happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance, and is under no delusion about men, marriage or money. She will accept whichever man can provide her with a comfortable home - but does entering into a practical marriage prove prudential for Miss Lucas?
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Sense and Sensibility: adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility: adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

Robert C. Walton

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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"Sense and Sensibility" is a novel by Jane Austen about two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who are in many ways polar opposites, and their struggles to find true love. In the process, they learn much about not judging by appearances and the importance of communicating with those we care about. Austen's tale has been adapted for the stage in a way that not only conveys the plot and characters of the novel, but also to a large extent preserves the sharp and witty language of the original. Royalties are $50 for each performance and are payable to the playwright.
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Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers

Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers

Hubback John H.; Hubback Edith C.

Cambridge University Press
2012
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Two of Jane Austen's brothers made successful careers in the Navy: Francis (1774–1865) rose to the rank of Admiral; Charles (1779–1852) to Rear-Admiral. Jane's naval heroes, most notably Captain Wentworth in Persuasion, as well as much of her knowledge of naval life and contemporary affairs during the Napoleonic Wars, owe much to the stories and letters of her brothers. Written by Francis Austen's grandson John Hubback and his daughter Edith, this double biography is informed by family tradition as well as research into contemporary documents. The Hubbacks, with their unique insight, suggest many family anecdotes and characteristics as possible sources for Jane's novels. Beyond its interest as a record of how her brothers' naval careers influenced her work, this book, first published in 1906, also remains of great interest to historians of the Navy in the first half of the nineteenth century.
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Wickham's Wife: A Back-Story to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Wickham's Wife: A Back-Story to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

C. J. Hill

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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All George Wickham has ever wanted, if he had the fortune he believes he ought to have, is to live the life of a gentleman with the woman he loves by his side, enjoying leisure, pleasure and prosperity together. Unfortunately, he has neither the means nor the talent to support such a lifestyle, and the independent lady he has fallen in love with is sensible. She knows and loves him for what he is, not what he pretends to be. Until he has some security of his own, she will never risk hers by marrying him.Step back inside the delightful world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and accompany Wickham along the twists and turns of his life from Cambridge, through London and Ramsgate, to the seemingly insignificant detour into Meryton.
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A Truth Universally Acknowledged: 33 Great Writers on Why We Read Jane Austen

A Truth Universally Acknowledged: 33 Great Writers on Why We Read Jane Austen

C. S. Lewis

Random House Trade
2010
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Why are we so fascinated with Jane Austen's novels? Why is Austen so universally beloved? The essayists in this volume offer their thoughts on the delightful puzzle of Austen's popularity. Classic and contemporary writers--novelists, essayists, journalists, scholars, and a filmmaker--discuss the tricks and treasures of Austen's novels, from her witty dialogue, to the arc and sweep of her story lines, to her prescriptions for life and love. Virginia Woolf examines Austen's maturation as an artist and speculates on how her writing would have changed had she lived another twenty years, while Anna Quindlen examines the enduring issues of social pressure and gender politics that make Pride and Prejudice as vital today as ever. From Harold Bloom to Martin Amis, Somerset Maugham to Jay McInerney, Eudora Welty to Amy Bloom, each writer reflects on Austen's place in both the literary canon and our cultural imagination.
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Regulated Hatred and Other Essays on Jane Austen

Regulated Hatred and Other Essays on Jane Austen

D. W. Harding; L.C. Knights

Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
2000
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A literary criticism of Jane Austen and her work. A compilation in which Harding has selected his best writings about Austen. Includes details of the social habitat and family life of Austen and her moral judgement along with details of family life in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Also provides a biographical chronology of Harding.
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Entrepreneurship Is Not A Business Undertaking

Entrepreneurship Is Not A Business Undertaking

Rannie C. Agustin

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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"Entrepreneurship Is Not A Business Undertaking," first of the 5 volumes, is composed of 4 Chapters. It is different from the usual Entrepreneurship and Management books. Consist of 2 major parts, Entrepreneurship and Management principles, it aims to provide a clear meaning of Entrepreneurship in economic sociology framework. The book's first two (2) chapters deal with Schumpeterian Entrepreneurship, historical, economic, social, psychological and spiritual perspectives of entrepreneurship--the why's and how's the social and economic situations formed or evolved and the need for entrepreneurs and innovations. The historical perspective gave a clear definition of Entrepreneurship as distinguished from business ventures or undertakings. It discussed how Entrepreneurship lost of right track from economic theory for economic development to misleading perception and idea of small businesses or self-employment for individuals with unique traits. The economic perspective discussed some theories presented briefly their contributions to entrepreneurship. The social perspective includes some works and philosophical syntheses to describe the present situations or phenomena and causes that necessitate change. John Rawls and Michael Walzer's philosophical thoughts and theories are adopted beside the spiritual perspective. Psychological Perspective is demonstrated with the works of Gordon Allport and Carol Gilligan among others to help us understand the behaviours and values of individuals described in economic and social spiritual perspectives. The author believes that entrepreneurship neither in economic theory nor economic sociology can stand alone nor by political economy. It must be complemented with Management knowledge and skills. The chapter 3 of this book discussed the introductory and basic principles of management which include the four (4) functions of managements; manager's and entrepreneurs roles and skills. The functions are presented with examples. The in-depth treatment and demonstrations of the 4 functions will be made available with the remaining 4 volumes. Entrepreneurship in right context is reconfirmed by the author to be one of the alternatives for change---that will create change in economic system and individual values and behaviours to be shaped by new institutional and social convention. CONTENTS Chapter 1Schumpeterian Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Defined. Entrepreneurship and Business Distinguished. Back to Basic Economics. Rewind to Visualize and Understand the Authentic Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship as Socialist Smaller Groups. How did capitalism distort the meaning of Entrepreneurship? Chapter 2Different Perspectives of Entrepreneurship. Economic Perspectives. Karl Marx. John Maynard Keynes. Social Perspectives. Max Weber. Antonio Gramsci. John Rawls. Michael Walzer. Psycho-sociological Perspective. Psychological Perspectives. Abraham Maslow. Gordon W. Allport. Carol Gilligan. Spiritual Sources of Values and Motivation. Neo-liberal Political Economy. Chapter 3Entrepreneurship Through Management. What is Management? Manager's Role. The Entrepreneurial Skills. Planning. Strategic Planning. Principles of Planning. KASH Analysis. SWOT Analysis. Organising. Human Resources Analysis. People and Organisation. Types of Organisation. Organisational Culture. Organisational Structure. Operational Structures. Teams. Hiring, Training, Evaluation, Retaining or Transfer. Facilities, Technology and Equipment. Materials. Quality Management. Leading. Management vs. Leadership. Collective Leadership. Transformational Leadership. Autocratic Leadership. Participative leadership. Evaluation. Two Levels of Evaluation. Evaluation Process. Setting Standard. Evaluation and Auditing Recording. Corrective Action, CSC, Planning Again. Reinforcement and Celebration. Chapter 4Common Pitfalls and Barriers of Entrepreneurship.
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Ropa sucia

Ropa sucia

Agustín Álvarez Nogal; Ignacio C Sierra; Raquel Casas Nogales

Independiente R
2025
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Cynthia Ozick escribi que nadie est por encima de la ropa sucia. La cita, comprimid sima en apenas ocho palabras, es un alegato tico y est tico descomunal que este libro pone sobre la mesa con los relatos de 13 autores que han querido reconocer en su propia obra la ropa usada que va haciendo monta a en la silla del dormitorio.Los cuentos que re ne esta antolog a son el testimonio insolente (o familiar) de esa suciedad. Son historias que nos dejan coger aire para hundirnos inmediatamente en la perturbaci n total. Que nos descubren en lo terrible la salvaci n de la lucidez. Que nos colocan tan cerca de la distop a que nos reconcilian con el horror de nuestras vidas. Son historias de amor y dolor. Historias que esperan el momento propicio, o que juegan con lo m gico y lo oscuro, la intriga y la sorpresa.O miscel neas de referencias cruzadas para formar encrucijadas.Son cuentos con vocaci n de no explicar nada; todo lo contrario: aspiran a desquiciar la realidad, para reconocerla menos manejable. Ropa sucia. Autores: Agust n lvarez, Ignacio C. Sierra, Raquel Casas, Miriam Conde, Alejandro Hern ndez, Julio H. Fuentetaja, Jos Alberto Garc a, Pilar Molero, Marta Posadas, Teo de Prada, Delia Renedo, Mario Requejo, Elisa Rivero, Enrique Ferrari.
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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen; C Brock

British Library, Historical Print Editions
2011
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Title: Pride and prejudice /Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Austen, Jane; Brock, C.; 1895. xxx, 352 p.: ill.; 8 . 012621.h.17.
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Pride and Prejudice and the Parsha

Pride and Prejudice and the Parsha

Jane Austen; C. C. Ford

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a community in possession of an older single woman must marry her off. However little known the feelings or views of the single in question is unimportant-nor is it vital to determine if she already has family acting on her behalf: she is single, therefore, they must do their duty by her and see her to the marriage canopy." The Jewish community of Boxton, Vermont has a serious problem. Six serious problems, actually. Their names are Ariella, Yocheved, Shuli, Batsheva, Malca Dina and Liora. These young women aren't getting any younger. Fortunately, a local high school has just hired a young, eligible bachelor to serve as dorm counselor -- and he's brought his best friend along. Could it be that things are looking up for the single women of Boxton? Join the girls as they go through the ups and downs of traditional Jewish dating, otherwise known as "the Parsha", in this retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel.
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Deeper Learning in Leadership

Deeper Learning in Leadership

Dennis C. Roberts; Helen S. Astin; Alexander W. Astin

Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
2015
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Deeper Learning in Leadership is a resource that is designed to show how leadership potential can be both broadened and deepened in our colleges and universities. Author Dennis Roberts proposes a new approach to learning about leadership development in higher education that recognizes innovative strategies are needed for the increasingly complex issues we face, both in higher education and in the broader landscape beyond the campus. He advocates that fostering deeper leadership will require educators to take a critical look at the organizational models and processes that characterize most contemporary colleges and universities. Roberts includes new models of learning and leadership, and provides summaries of widely used leadership theories as well as theories that are not as well known. He proposes a new perspective of leadership and a process of discovering leadership potential principles that educators can use to deepen students’ experiences.
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