""Overtones, A Book Of Temperaments"" is a collection of essays written by James Huneker, originally published in 1904. The book explores the lives and works of several influential artists and thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Richard Strauss, Parsifal, Verdi, Balzac, Flaubert, Nietzsche, and Turgenieff. Huneker delves into the personalities and creative processes of these figures, offering insights into their artistic achievements and the cultural context in which they emerged. The essays are written in a lively, engaging style ...

Southern Gothic Drama / 3m, 3f / Exterior The Bean family in Sugar Bean, Florida live under an ancient family curse. The surviving members of the town's founding family have reached the end of their rope. Just when things can't possibly get any worse, tragedy strikes as a mysterious and brutal murder takes place in the Bean family home. The crime places "Moses" and "Sisser" in grave danger as "Annabelle", the last in a long-line of so-called "Sugar Witches", attempts to end the curse placed on t

By bestselling ghostwriter and book doctor with a top London literary consultancy This book is used by award-winning authors and university creative writing departments. 'A how-to-write book that actually DOES tell you how' 'There are shedloads of books on how to write novels, and a lot of them are longer and considerably less useful' 'I wish I'd had this book a long time ago' 'The author has a proven track record as a writer of fiction, as opposed to writers of 'how to write' books' Are you writing ...

Corporate Social Responsibility has been a prime concern for corporations since last two decades. Different researchers and theorists have developed different findings in this regard. This collection presents new evidences of corporate social responsibility respective to Pakistan and develops understanding for Asian markets. Target sample of the study is banking sector of Pakistan and data is obtained from the annual reports issued by the banks during 2008-2012. Corporate Social Responsibility determinants included spending on donation, education, health ...

In the middle of the night, October 1850, three British sailors searching for lost countrymen are set upon the rugged shore on the far edge of the vast Russian Empire. Only two will return from this cruel and harsh land called Alyaksa. Edward Adams, a young Victorian-era doctor, was part of an expedition sent to Russian Alaska in search of explorer John Franklin and his crew. As the mission’s naturalist, Adams filled a journal with observations, recordings and drawings of his excursion, revealing a person who thrived on new experiences and ...

In 'The Deceased Wife's Sister and My Beautiful Neighbour Vol. III,' William Clark Russell, known for his intriguing maritime stories, pulls readers into a fascinating world of delicate relationships. Russell creates a riveting voyage through the complexities of human emotions by seamlessly weaving together themes such as love, sorrow, and the temptation of unexpected connections. This collection promises an intriguing investigation of personal and romantic entanglements, diving into the intricate interactions that form the characters' lives. Russell's writing ...

As women we encounter multiple challenges, while simultaneously wearing many hats. We need courage to face our challenges and commitments in ways that reflect the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In Song of Solomon 4, Solomon ascribes the essences of his locked garden to the courageous woman he has taken as his bride. In this inspirational collection you'll discover How the fruits, spices, and essential oils of Solomon's locked garden connect to the fruit of the Spirit, and how that fruit is displayed in the lives of real women of ...

Inhaltlich unveränderte Neuauflage. Vertrauen ist ein elementarer Bestandteil jeglicher Beziehungen zwischen Menschen: Paarbeziehungen, Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehungen, Trainer-Sportler-Be­ziehungen und Eltern-Kind-Beziehungen. In wissenschaftlichen Über­legungen bezüglich des Umgangs zwischen Führungskräften und ihren Mit­arbeiter/innen jedoch bleibt der Faktor Vertrauen oftmals außen vor oder wird nur beiläufig erwähnt. Dabei ist besonders in dieser Beziehung Ver­trauen ein wichtiges Element, da gerade ...

Did Mike accidentally  drown in a Florida lake? Or was his disappearance the result  of a sinister plot to kill him? The crisp, predawn hours of December 16, 2000, began much as they had many Saturdays for avid duck hunter Mike Williams—on Lake Seminole, where he’d go to relax after a stressful workweek. The Florida State grad was juggling fatherhood with a thriving real estate appraisal career. And that very evening? He and his high school sweetheart, Denise, planned to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.  But Mike ...

Biographer Patricia Butler unravels the strange stories behind Manilow's Brooklyn upbringing, his shortlived marriage, his cautious career change from youthful executive to freelance musician and his dramatic partnership with Bette Midler formed in the gay Continental Baths in Manhattan. The softcover edition of the bestseller, is an assessment and record of both Manilow's personal life and almost a quarter of a century of chart and touring triumphs. Features exclusive family photos and childhood pictures.