Download PDF Ebook Epub Online

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey By : Candice Millard READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt?s harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth.The River of Doubt?it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron.After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil?s most famous explorer, C?ndido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time ref...

Special Operations Mindset By : Life Is a Special Operation READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : How much better would your world be if you deliberately trained and developed your Confidence, Competence, Discipline, Motivation, Intensity & Mental Toughness like an elite member of the Special Operations community?Whether fighting the war against terrorism or applying their mentality and leadership principles in the marketplace or at home, this book is for anyone who wants to cultivate the champion mindset required to do more and win. Christopher Littlestone, a Harvard-educated strategist and retired Special Forces (Green Beret) Lieutenant Colonel, is the author of Special Operations Mindset and the creator of the educational YouTube channel "Life is a Special Operation." Follow along as this expert guide illustrates the characteristics that make the members of the Special Operations community so unique and successful. Learn from his insights, enjoy his stori...

Tales from the Purdue Boilermakers Locker Room: A Collection of the Greatest Boilermaker Stories Ever Told By : Douglas Griffiths READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The history of Purdue athletics is sometimes funny, sometimes poignant and triumphant, and often pretty amazing?but always uniquely human. Along the way many characters have arisen in over twelve decades of competition and nearly two hundred of these great stories are chronicled in this book, first published in 2003. On the hardwood, readers will learn why Purdue turned down its first opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament, allowing archrival Indiana to win the 1940 title and how the first ?Big Dog? in Purdue men?s basketball history wasn?t Glenn Robinson. From the football sidelines, the authors reveal the dramatic incident that almost cost the lives of Rose Bowl heroes Bob Griese and George Catavolos at the 1967 Hula Bowl. Also, readers will find out how long-time New York Yankees? owner George Steinb...

So You Think You're a Cleveland Browns Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards By : Roger Gordon READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Attention Browns fans! Test and expand your knowledge of the Browns and its greatest players?Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Paul Warfield, Lou Groza, and more! Rather than merely posing questions (and giving answers), here are stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The Practice Squad section contains the most basic questions. Next comes the Starter and Pro Bowl sections, followed by the biggest challenge: the Hall of Fame.Along the way, you?ll learn more about the great Browns players and coaches of the past and present, from Otto Graham, Lou Groza, and Marion Motley, to Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell, Brian Sipe, Paul Warfield, Leroy Kelly, Ozzie Newsome, Bernie Kosar, Greg Pruitt, Earnest Byner, Jo...

Introduction to Physical Anthropology By : Robert Jurmain READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Introduction to Physical Anthropology brings the study of physical anthropology to life! With a focus on the big picture of human evolution, the 15th Edition helps you master the basic principles of the subject and arrive at an understanding of the human species and its place in the biological world. Each chapter begins with new Student Learning Objectives and a chapter outline to help you focus your study time. Each chapter then ends with an expanded section of "How Do We Know?", followed by a critical thinking question, designed to help cement your understanding of the concepts. Book Detail : Author : Robert Jurmain Pages : 592 pages Publisher : Cengage Learning Language : eng ISBN-10 : 1337099821 ISBN-13 : 9781337099820   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*====...

Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World By : J. Mark G. Williams READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From one of the leading thinkers on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, a pioneering set of simple practices to dissolve anxiety, stress, exhaustion, and unhappiness.In Mindfulness, Oxford professor Mark Williams and award-winning journalist Dr. Danny Penman reveal the secrets to living a happier and less anxious, stressful and exhausting life. Based on the techniques of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, the unique program developed by Williams and his colleagues, the book offers simple and straightforward forms of mindfulness meditation that can be done by anyone?and it can take just 10-20 minutes a day for the full benefits to be revealed. Book Detail : Author : J. Mark G. Williams Pages : 288 pages Publisher : Rodale Books Language : ISBN-10 : 1609618955 ISBN-13 : 9781609618957   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML,...

The Song of Achilles By : Madeline Miller READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath.They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice. Book Detail : Author : Madeline Miller Pages : 378 pages Publisher : E...

Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition By : SparkNotes READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Shakespeare everyone can understand?now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET! ? Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter. ? The expanded sections include :??Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. ?What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? ?Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? ?Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. ?Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare?s main ...

Lady Mairead: A Prequel (Kaitlyn and the Highlander Book 13) By : Diana Knightley READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : I ran. I ran as if my life depended on it ? I dinna ken what had happened tae him.The men who surrounded us, including my brother, the Earl of Breadalbane, had ripped me from his arms. They told me I would never see him again. They told me that he would die for having met with me in secret, for having sworn tae marry me, for taking me tae his bed.I raced through the gates and made it tae my mother's chambers and dropped tae my knees in front of her. "Please, I beg of ye, help me."______________________________Thus begins the story of the antihero, Mairead, and her adventurous and sometimes malevolent heart. The mother of Magnus Campbell, she was born at Kilchurn Castle in 1651. Her rise through history is entwined with the history of the Campbell clan, the art of Picasso, the roaring 20s in New York City, and ultimately, weaves with the tim...

Once a Laird (Rogues Redeemed, #6) By : Mary Jo Putney READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Bridgerton fans and readers of Mary Balogh, Grace Burrowes, and Stephanie Laurens won?t want to miss this thrilling and clever new love story from the historical romance legend. After the death of his fianc?e, Kai Ramsay left Scotland to roam distant lands. He has searched ancient ruins, collected priceless antiquities, and escaped certain death after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War. Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years?but everything changes the day a letter arrives for him from Scotland . . .Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the people of Scotland?s remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. But now their leader is near death, and Signy must summon his successor at once. It?s time for Kai Ramsay to come home . . .When Ramsay returns to Thorsay, he?s shocked to find that Signy ha...

In the Market for Murder (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #2) By : T.E. Kinsey READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Revised edition: Previously published as The Spirit is Willing, this edition of In The Market For Murder includes editorial revisions. Spring, 1909, and Lady Hardcastle, amateur sleuth and all-round eccentric, is enjoying a well-deserved rest. But a week after a trip to the cattle market, Spencer Caradine, a local farmer, turns up dead in the pub, face-down in his beef and mushroom pie. Once again, it is up to Lady Hardcastle and her maid, Florence, to solve the case.Armed with wit and whimsy, not to mention Florence?s mean right hook, the pair set out to discover what really happened and why. Was it poison or just ill luck?As they delve further into their investigation, they encounter a theft where nothing is stolen, a s?ance with a troubled ghost and an ever-increasing number of Spencer?s family and friends who might just have motive for murder. One thing?s ...

Limelight (Penny Green, #1) By : Emily Organ READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : How did an actress die twice?London, 1883. Actress Lizzie Dixie drowned in the River Thames, so how was she murdered five years later in Highgate Cemetery?Intrepid Fleet Street reporter Penny Green was a friend of Lizzie?s and Scotland Yard needs her help. Does Penny unwittingly hold clues to Lizzie?s mysterious death? Penny must work with Inspector James Blakely to investigate the worlds of theatre, showmen and politicians in search of the truth.But who is following her? And who is sending her threatening letters?Penny is about to discover that Lizzie?s life was more complicated, and dangerous, than she could ever have imagined.If you like a murder mystery then you'll love this atmospheric Victorian mystery by Emily Organ. Book Detail : Author : Emily Organ Pages : 344 pages Publisher : Amazon Digital Services Language : eng ISBN-10 : B06XCP2HNK ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB...

Sharpe's Tiger (Sharpe, #1) By : Bernard Cornwell READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The prequel to the series, describing Sharpe's experiences in India. Sharpe?s Tiger describes the adventures of the raw young private soldier Richard Sharpe in India, before the Peninsular War.Sharpe and the rest of his battalion, along with the rising star of the general staff Arthur Wellesley, are about to embark upon the siege of Seringapatam, island citadel of the Tippoo of Mysore. The British must remove this potentate from his tiger throne, but he has gone to extraordinary lengths to defend his city from attack. And always he is surrounded by tigers, both living and ornamental?any prisoner of the Tippoo can expect a savage end.When a senior British officer is captured by the Tippoo's forces Sharpe is offered a chance to attempt a rescue, a chance he snatched in order to escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill. But in fleeing Hakeswill he enters the confu...

Sorrow and Bliss By : Meg Mason READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A compulsively readable debut novel?spiky, sharp, intriguingly dark, and tender?about a woman on the edge that combines the psychological insight of Sally Rooney with the sharp humor of Nina Stibbe and the emotional resonance of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.Martha Friel just turned forty. Once, she worked at Vogue and planned to write a novel. Now, she creates internet content. She used to live in a pied-?-terre in Paris. Now she lives in a gated community in Oxford, the only person she knows without a PhD, a baby or both, in a house she hates but cannot bear to leave. But she must leave, now that her husband Patrick?the kind who cooks, throws her birthday parties, who loves her and has only ever wanted her to be happy?has just moved out.Because there?s something wrong with Martha, and has been for a long time. When she was seventeen, a little bomb went off in her brain and she was never the same...

Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition By : SparkNotes READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Shakespeare everyone can understand?now in this new EXPANDED edition of?MACBETH! ? Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter. ? The expanded sections include :??Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. ?What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? ?Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? ?Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. ?Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare?s main themes, such as lo...

A Man of Honor By : Barbara Taylor Bradford READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Barbara Taylor Bradford's A Man of Honor is the prequel to the New York Times bestselling and dazzling saga A Woman of Substance?Opening five years before the start of A Woman of Substance, A Man of Honor begins with 13-year-old Blackie O?Neill facing an uncertain future in rural County Kerry. Orphaned and alone, he has just buried his sister, Bronagh, and must leave his home to set sail for England, in search of a better life with his mother?s brother in Leeds. There, he learns his trade as a navvy, amid the grand buildings and engineering triumphs of one of England?s most prosperous cities, and starts to dream of greater things... And then, high on the Yorkshire moors, in the mists of a winter morning he meets a kitchen maid called Emma Harte.In A Man of Honor, the true Blackie O'Neill is revealed. For the first time, readers discover his story: his tumultuous life, the obstacles f...

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal By : Eric Schlosser READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Eric Schlosser?s expos? revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of America, widened the gap between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and transformed food production throughout the world. The book changed the way millions of people think about what they eat and helped to launch today?s food movement.In a new afterword for this edition, Schlosser discusses the growing interest in local and organic food, the continued exploitation of poor workers by the food industry, and the need to ensure that every American has access to good, healthy, affordable food. Fast Food Nation is as relevant today as it was a decade ago. The book inspires readers to look beneath the surface of our food system, consider its impact on society and, most of all, think for themselves. Book Detail : Author : Eric Schlosser Pages : 362 pages Publisher : Ma...

The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias By : Jessica Nordell READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The End of Bias is a transformative, groundbreaking exploration into how we can eradicate unintentional bias and discrimination, the great challenge of our age.Implicit bias: persistent, unintentional prejudiced behavior that clashes with our consciously held beliefs. We know that it exists, to corrosive and even lethal effect. We see it in medicine, we see it in finance, and as we know from the police killings of so many Black Americans, bias can be deadly. But are we able to step beyond recognition of our prejudice to actually change it?With fifteen years' immersion in the topic, Jessica Nordell digs deep into the cognitive science, social psychology, and developmental research that underpin current efforts to eradicate unintentional bias and discrimination. She examines diversity training, deployed across the land as a cor...

Ask Your Developer: How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century By : Jeff Lawson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Jeff Lawson, software developer turned CEO of Twilio, shares a new approach for winning in the digital era: unleash the creativity and productivity of the 25 million most important workers in the digital economy, software developers.?From banking and retail to insurance and finance, every industry is turning digital, and every company needs the best software to win the hearts and minds of customers. The landscape has shifted from the classic build vs. buy question, to one of build vs. die. Companies have to get this right to survive. But how do they make this transition?Software developers are sought after, highly paid, and desperately needed to compete in the modern, digital economy. Yet most companies treat them like digital factory workers without really understanding what software developers are able to contribute. Laws...

So You Want to Talk About Race By : Ijeoma Oluo READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In this New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a hard-hitting but user-friendly examination of race in AmericaWidespread reporting on aspects of white supremacy--from police brutality to the mass incarceration of African Americans--have made it impossible to ignore the issue of race. Still, it is a difficult subject to talk about. How do you tell your roommate her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law take umbrage when you asked to touch her hair--and how do you make it right? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend? In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life...

Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact By : Jenn Lim READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The cofounder and CEO of Delivering Happiness updates the Delivering Happiness model for our new abnormal, showing organizations of every kind how to cultivate a culture that can adapt to change, be highly profitable, and support all its people...starting with yourself. Jenn Lim has dedicated her career to helping organizations from name-brand industry leaders to innovative governments build workplace cultures that benefit both their employees and their bottom line, with less employee turnover, greater engagement, and higher profits. Her culture consultancy, Delivering Happiness, demonstrates the profound impact happiness can have on businesses' ability to thrive in our ever-changing times. In this book, she clearly and concretely shows the way the model works in a hyper-connected fast-paced world, beginning with each individu...

Wellbeing at Work By : Jim Clifton READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : What if the next global crisis is a mental health pandemic? It is here now. One-third of Americans have shown signs of clinical anxiety or depression, and the current state of suffering globally has risen significantly.The mental health pandemic manifests everywhere, not least in your workplace. As organizations around the world face health and social crises, as well as economic uncertainty, acknowledging and improving wellbeing in your workplace is more critical than ever. Increasingly, leaders and managers must support mental health and cultivate resilience in employees ? not just increase engagement and performance. Based on more than 100 million Gallup global interviews, Wellbeing at Work shows you how to do just that. Coauthored by Gallup?s CEO and its Chief Workplace Scientist, Wellbeing at Work explores the five key elements of wellbeing ? career, social, financial, physical and community ...

Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization By : Dave Logan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : ?Tribal Leadership gives amazingly insightful perspective on how people interact and succeed. I learned about myself and learned lessons I will carry with me and reflect on for the rest of my life.??John W. Fanning, Founding Chairman and CEO napster Inc.?An unusually nuanced view of high-performance cultures.???Inc.Within each corporation are anywhere from a few to hundreds of separate tribes. In Tribal Leadership, Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright demonstrate how these tribes develop?and show you how to assess them and lead them to maximize productivity and growth. A business management book like no other, Tribal Leadership is an essential tool to help managers and business leaders take better control of their organizations by utilizing the unique characteristics of the tribes that exist within. Book Detail : Author : Dave Loga...

The Truth about Employee Engagement: A Fable about Addressing the Three Root Causes of Job Misery By : Patrick Lencioni READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Truth About Employee Engagement was originally published as The Three Signs of a Miserable Job. A bestselling author and business guru tells how to improve job satisfaction and performance. In his sixth fable, bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on a topic that almost everyone can relate to: job misery. Millions of workers, even those who have carefully chosen careers based on true passions and interests, dread going to work, suffering each day as they trudge to jobs that make them cynical, weary, and frustrated. It is a simple fact of business life that any job, from investment banker to dishwasher, can become miserable. Through the story of a CEO turned pizzeria manager, Lencioni reveals the three elements that make work miserable -- irrelevance, immeasurability, and anonymity -- and gives managers and th...

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People By : Gary Chapman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : OVER?450,000 COPIES SOLD!Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages?(over 12 million copies sold), Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers? language of appreciation.This book will give you the tools to improve staff morale, create a more positive workplace, and increase employee engagement. How? By teaching you to effectively communicate authentic appreciation and encouragement to employees, co-workers, and leaders. Most relational problems in organizations flow from this question: do people feel appreciated? This book will help you answer ?Yes!?A bestseller?having sold over 450,000 copies and translated into 16 languages?this book has proven to be effective and valuable in diverse settings. Its principles about human behavior have helped businesses, non-profits, ...

Managing Transitions,: Making the Most of Change By : William Bridges READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The business world is constantly transforming. When restructures, mergers, bankruptcies, and layoffs hit the workplace, employees and managers naturally find the resulting situational shifts to be challenging. But the psychological transitions that accompany them are even more stressful. Organizational transitions affect people; it is always people, rather than a company, who have to embrace a new situation and carry out the corresponding change. As veteran business consultant William Bridges explains, transition is successful when employees have a purpose, a plan, and a part to play. This indispensable guide is now updated to reflect the challenges of today's ever-changing, always-on, and globally connected workplaces. Directed at managers on all rungs of the corporate ladder, this expanded edition of the classic bestseller provides practical, step-by-step stra...

Optimizing Cognitive Rehabilitation: Effective Instructional Methods By : McKay Moore Sohlberg READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Rehabilitation professionals face a key challenge when working with clients with acquired cognitive impairments: how to teach new skills to individuals who have difficulty learning. Unique in its focus, this book presents evidence-based instructional methods specifically designed to help this population learn more efficiently. The expert authors show how to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized training plan. They provide practical guidelines for teaching multistep procedures, cognitive strategies, the use of external aids, and more. User-friendly features include 17 sample worksheets and forms; blank forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.? Book Detail : Author : McKay Moore Sohlberg Pages : 292 pages Publisher : The Guilford Press Language : ISBN-10 : 1609182006 ISBN-13 : 9781609182007 ...

Organizational Communication: Today's Professional Life in Context By : Edward C Brewer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Filled with both classic and contemporary examples and a variety of engaging stories, Organizational Communication teaches students how to apply theory in diverse real-world contexts including government, small and family-run businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. This book presents the increasingly global and mediated nature of communication in organizations, resulting in a highly readable and engaging introduction to the field.KEY FEATURES* Case studies in every chapter bring organizational communication stories, dilemmas, and theories to life* A focus on organizational behavior is infused throughout the text to help students see the content from a business-management perspective* Key Point callouts appear in the margins throughout each chapter to focus students' attention on the most significant concepts * Con...

Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms By : Floyd Toole READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third Edition explains the physical and perceptual processes that are involved in sound reproduction and demonstrates how to use the processes to create high-quality listening experiences in stereo and multichannel formats.Understanding the principles of sound production is necessary to achieve the goals of sound reproduction in spaces ranging from recording control rooms and home listening rooms to large cinemas. This revision brings new science-based perspectives on the performance of loudspeakers, room acoustics, measurements and equalization, all of which need to be appropriately used to ensure the accurate delivery of music and movie sound tracks from creators to listeners.The robust website (www.routledge.com/cw/toole) is the perfect companion to this ne...

Reflect Relate: An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication By : Steven McCornack READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Encouraging you to critically reflect on your own experiences, Reflect & Relate utilizes research to teach you practical, interpersonal communication skills to work through life's challenges more easily. Book Detail : Author : Steven McCornack Pages : 496 pages Publisher : Bedford/St. Martin's Language : ISBN-10 : 1457697181 ISBN-13 : 9781457697180   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Family Communication: Cohesion and Change By : Kathleen M. Galvin READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interactions. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences. Book Detail : Author : Kathleen M. Galvin Pages : 399 pages Publisher : Routledge Language : ISBN-10 : 0205945236 ISBN-13 : 9780205945238   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

News After Trump: Journalism's Crisis of Relevance in a Changed Media Culture By : Matt Carlson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Donald Trump might have been the loudest and most powerful voice maligning the integrity of news media in a generation, but his unrelenting attacks draw from a stew of resentment, wariness, cynicism, and even hatred toward the press that has been simmering for years. At one time, journalism'scentrality in reporting and interpreting important events was relatively unquestioned when a limited number of channels and voices produced a consensus-based news environment. The collapse of this environment has sparked a moment of reckoning within and outside journalism, particularly asprofessional news outlets struggle to remain solvent. Alternative voices compete for attention with and criticize the work and motivations of journalists, even as a growing number of journalists question their core norms and practices.News After Trump considers ...

The Art of Public Speaking By : Stephen E. Lucas READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Fully updated for the thirteenth edition, the award-winning The Art of Public Speaking offers a time-tested approach that has made it the most widely used college textbook on its subject in the world. Seamlessly coordinated with Connect, McGraw-Hill Education's pathbreaking online program, it supplies a proven set of teaching and learning tools that is without parallel among public speaking books. For experienced instructors, The Art of Public Speaking presents a solid, fully customizable foundation and an abundance of teaching aids from which to choose, allowing for complete teaching flexibility in the course. For novice instructors, its wisdom, steady hand, and unmatched ancillary package instill confidence and build success in the classroom from day one. Book Detail : Author : Stephen E. Lucas Pages : 448 pages Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education Language : eng ISBN-10 : 1260412938...

Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production By : Jonathan Kern READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Perhaps you?ve always wondered how public radio gets that smooth, well-crafted sound. Maybe you?re thinking about starting a podcast, and want some tips from the pros. Or maybe storytelling has always been a passion of yours, and you want to learn to do it more effectively. Whatever the case?whether you?re an avid NPR listener or you aspire to create your own audio, or both?Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production will give you a rare tour of the world of a professional broadcaster.Jonathan Kern, who has trained NPR?s on-air staff for years, is a gifted guide, able to narrate a day in the life of a host and lay out the nuts and bolts of production with equal wit and warmth. Along the way, he explains the importance of writing the way you speak, reveals how NPR books guests ranging from world leaders to neighborhood newsmakers,...

Social Media: Culture and Identity By : Kehbuma Langmia READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Social Media: Culture and Identity examines the global impact of social media in the formation of various identities and cultures. New media scholars- both national and international- have posited thought-provoking analyses of sociocultural issues about human communication that are impacted by the omnipresence of social media. This collection examines issues of gender, class, and race inequities along with social media's connections to women's health, cyberbullying, sexting, and transgender issues both in the United States and in some developing countries. Book Detail : Author : Kehbuma Langmia Pages : 230 pages Publisher : Lexington Books Language : ISBN-10 : 1498548598 ISBN-13 : 9781498548595   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Introducing Communication Research: Paths of Inquiry By : Donald F. Treadwell READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Introducing Communication Research: Paths of Inquiry, Fourth Edit io n demystifies the theories and applications of communication research through its focus on methods in practice. Offering an overview of the research process with a focus on examples of research in real-world settings, Donald Treadwell and Andrea Davis introduce both quantitative and qualitative methods. Book Detail : Author : Donald F. Treadwell Pages : 352 pages Publisher : Sage Publications, Inc Language : ISBN-10 : 1506369057 ISBN-13 : 9781506369051   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar By : Gilda Nissenberg READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most hands-on, practical workbook for learning to read, write and speak Spanish flawlesslyPractice, practice, practice--and improve your ability to read, write and speak Spanish as it's really used. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition has everything you need to progress from beginning to advanced fluency, from clear explanations and practical examples to all the practice required for language mastery.This updated, new edition boasts enhanced audio support online and via mobile app, ensuring you'll speak the language as well as you write and speak it. In addition to recordings of the answers of more than 200 exercises in the ...

Uncle Tom's Cabin By : Harriet Beecher Stowe READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An alternative cover of this ISBN can be found here.Although the American anti-slavery movement had existed at least as long as the nation itself, Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) galvanized public opinion as nothing had before. The book sold 10,000 copies in its first week and 300,000 in its first year. Its vivid dramatization of slavery's cruelties so aroused readers that is said that Abraham Lincoln told Stowe her work had been a catalyst for the Civil War.Today the novel is often labeled condescending, but its characters still have the power to move our hearts. Stowe's Tom is actually American literature's first black hero, a man who suffers for refusing to obey his white oppressors. Uncle Tom's Cabin is a living, relevant story, passionate in its vivid depiction of the cruelest forms of injustice?and the courage it takes to fight against them.Introduction an...

They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings By : Gerald Graff READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The book that has taught millions of students to present their arguments as a response to what "they say" has been expanded to define as broadly as possible who's included in "they." Readings demonstrate the moves that matter in academic writing and represent a multitude of perspectives. The Fourth Edition includes an anthology of 40 readings--half of which are NEW--that will prompt students to listen, think, and write about five important issues, including new "How Can We Bridge the Differences That Divide Us?" Book Detail : Author : Gerald Graff Pages : 800 pages Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0393631680 ISBN-13 : 9780393631685   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*========...

180 Days of Writing for Third Grade: Practice, Assess, Diagnose By : Kristi Sturgeon READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : 180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that will teach third grade students to become efficient writers. Each two-week unit covers one writing standard centered on high-interest themes. Through daily practice that is easy to implement, students will strengthen their language and grammar skills while practicing the steps of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Helpful tools are provided to help teachers differentiate instruction and for formative assessment. These standards-based activities correlate to state standards and College and Career Readiness. Book Detail : Author : Kristi Sturgeon Pages : 216 pages Publisher : Shell Education Pub Language : ISBN-10 : 142581526X ISBN-13 : 9781425815264   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, I...

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction By : Christopher W. Alexander READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : At the core of A Pattern Language is the philosophy that in designing their environments people always rely on certain ?languages,? which, like the languages we speak, allow them to articulate and communicate an infinite variety of designs within a formal system which gives them coherence.This book provides a language of this kind. It will enable making a design for almost any kind of building, or any part of the built environment. ?Patterns,? the units of this language, are answers to design problems: how high should a window sill be?; how many stories should a building have?; how much space in a neighborhood should be devoted to grass and trees?More than 250 of the patterns in this language are outlined, each consisting of a problem statement, a discussion of the problem with an illustration, and a solution. As the authors say in their introduction, man...