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The Marxian theory of fetishism is usually interpreted as a theory of false consciousness, alienation, or reification pertaining to commodities or culture. This book reconstructs how Marx, Lukács, Adorno, and Lefebvre interpret and use the theory of the fetish to explain how capitalist social relations create a supra-individual, autonomous, and inverted form of social domination. These relations transform individuals into bearers of domination, thereby perpetuating capitalist society. The resulting reinterpretations of their respective social theories, and of the theory of the fetish, are crucial for a critical theory of capitalism today.

David Bowie: every single song. Everything you want to know, everything you didn't know. The legacy of David Bowie is roughly 450 songs, which he recorded or performed over half a century. They range from cabaret to psychedelia to folk rock to glam rock to Philadelphia soul, from avant-garde instrumentals to stadium anthems. Cataloging Bowie’s songs from the dawn of his career in 1963 to his Hollywood stardom in 1976, examining them in the order of their composition and recording, and digging into what makes them work, Rebel Rebel and its sequel Ashes to Ashes have become standard references for Bowie fans. The new edition of Rebel Rebel is a fully-updated revision, taking into account Bowie demos and alternate takes released in the years after his death. It’s enhanced by a decade’s worth of new information about Bowie’s recording process, his influences, his contemporaries, and his live performances, all of which shed light onto the evolution of his songwriting. It shows how Bowie exploited studio innovations, and delves into the roles of his supporting musicians, particularly major collaborators like Mick Ronson and Tony Visconti. This book aligns Bowie’s music with his times, planting his work in the context of its era. You’ll see what Bowie’s work owes to novelists like Keith Waterhouse, Jack Kerouac, George Orwell, Ray Bradbury, and William S. Burroughs. To films like Performance, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange. To rival songwriters and performers like Marc Bolan, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Scott Walker, Elvis Presley, the Bee Gees, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Pete Townshend, and John Lennon. With guest appearances by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Cher.

In The Disciplined CEO: Mastering Persistence, Focus, and Resilience, you'll embark on a transformative journey into the heart of leadership excellence. This book is a treasure trove of insights, strategies, and wisdom, offering a compelling and practical guide for anyone aspiring to reach the pinnacle of business leadership. Imagine having the mental agility to navigate complex business landscapes with ease, the visionary insight to shape the future of your industry, and the strategic prowess to outmaneuver competition. This book makes that vision a reality. It's not just about theories; it's a hands-on manual packed with actionable steps and real-world examples. You'll dive deep into the art of cultivating a CEO mindset-one that balances resilience with adaptability, confidence with humility, and decisiveness with empathy. Learn how to see beyond the horizon and craft a vision that inspires, not just instructs. The Disciplined CEO isn't just another business book; it's a roadmap to personal and professional transformation. It's about harnessing the power of discipline to unlock your potential as a leader.

Unlock your business's true potential! Dive into this international bestseller, Business Leadership and Inclusion and Accessibility, to uncover the secrets of combining strategic leadership with inclusivity and accessibility. Experience the transformative power of inclusive leadership. Learn how to create a thriving environment that empowers every team member, regardless of their background. Master the art of collaboration. Discover the undeniable value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving your organization's long-term success. Break down barriers like a pro. Develop customizable strategies that foster growth and promote a culture of innovation. Listen and implement diverse voices. Understand the importance of incorporating unique perspectives and experiences to unlock unprecedented opportunities for your business. Inclusion and accessibility matter. Find out how cultivating an inclusive atmosphere can improve employee satisfaction, morale, and engagement-taking your business to the next level. Stay ahead of the curve. Embrace the future of business leadership and gain a competitive edge by implementing the best practices outlined in this comprehensive guide. Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your leadership style and skyrocket your business success. Learn from these insightful authors: Jason Miller Chris O'Byrne David Carter Dr. Kirk Adams Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Ira Bowman Dr. Julie Ducharme Lynn Hoerauf Ryan Jackson Brianna Jackson Michael Markiewicz Jessica Powers Dr. Bruce Rippee Luba Sakharuk David Wolf Mike Jackson Get Business Leadership and Inclusion and Accessibility today and start your journey to become the best leader you can be.

Attention all business leaders! Are you ready to unlock your organization's full potential? This international bestselling book is designed for leaders who want to create a more equitable workplace and lead their organization to success. Do you want to build stronger teams, create a culture of equity, and maximize your employees' potential? This book will teach you how to do just that. By embracing equity and practicing inclusive leadership, you can break down communication silos, foster collaboration, and eliminate unnecessary stress in the workplace. The results of implementing equity in your business will be seen in increased efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction. You will also be able to attract a more diverse and talented workforce, which will benefit your organization in many ways. In this book, you will discover: The difference between equity and equality of opportunity How to avoid "quiet quitting" with equity in the workforce The importance of equity in business leadership Strategies for creating a culture of equity in your organization The value of equity in the workplace How to maximize potential through equity Don't wait any longer to take your business to the next level. This book includes the following expert authors: Jason Miller Chukky Okobi, NFL Super Bowl Champion Dr. Bruce Rippee Chris O’Byrne Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Ira Bowman Dr. Julie Ducharme Lynn Hoerauf Brianna Jackson Mike Jackson Ryan Jackson Jon Macaskill Michael Markiewicz Luba Sakharuk Start making a positive impact on your organization and employees!

Un giorno d'agosto apparentemente normale a Boulder, in Colorado… Il cielo è terso e Honeysuckle Speck non potrebbe essere più felice. Sta finalmente andando a convivere con la fidanzata, Yolanda. Ma il loro mondo va letteralmente in pezzi quando, con l'arrivo delle nuvole nere, sulla terra si riversa una caterva di schegge mortali, chiodi di cristallo brillante che devastano la pelle di chi non trova riparo in tempo. Rain dipinge a tinte vivide quest'apocalittica escalation: la pioggia di schegge si diffonde prima per gli Stati Uniti e poi in tutto il mondo, minacciando tutto quello che stava a cuore a Honeysuckle e Yolanda. È questo il punto di partenza del fumetto tratto dall'acclamato romanzo breve dell'autore best seller del New York Times, Joe Hill, adattato da David M. Booher (Canto) e Zoe Thorogood (It's Lonely at the Centre of the Universe). Completano l'opera una gallery di extra e una nuovissima introduzione di Joe Hill! [CONTIENE: JOE HILL'S RAIN #1-5]

Chris O’Leary looks afresh at the reasons for prosocial work choices in the first substantive critique of Public Service Motivation (PSM). With critical analysis of theoretical and empirical research to date, this book explores the pros and cons of PSM and interrogates the reasons why people choose to work in the public and third sectors. It proposes an alternative theory for the pursuit of service, rooted in rational choice theory, that shows public servants are expressly motivated to confirm their values and identity through their work. For those involved in public policy, administration and management, this is a constructive and stimulating review of an important but often neglected aspect of the sector.

A biography chronicling one man's service during World War II as a Royal Navy commander and his career before & after in the tea business. Jake Wright's initiation to war was on the beach at Dunkirk, helping evacuate stragglers. Then volunteering for Motor Torpedo Boats, he served with valor throughout World War II, becoming one of only forty-four officers in WWII to receive a DSC with two Bars . . . Derek Wright learned about small boats from his father, who tragically died when Derek was just fourteen years old. Sent away from his family to finish his education, he left school at sixteen to join the global tea trade. Soon after he finished his training with Brooke Bond, famous for their "Dividend" tea, Hitler invaded Poland and Britain was at war. By then known to his friends as "Jake," he was one of the first Volunteer Reserves to be called up to fight for his country. Plucked from his naval training in HMS King Alfred, his warfighting initiation was on the beach at Dunkirk, helping evacuate stragglers after Operation DYNAMO. He then volunteered for Motor Torpedo Boats, where he served with valor and distinction. While Hitler's U-Boats were torpedoing shipments of tea bound for Great Britain, Jake Wright reciprocated by torpedoing Axis coastal shipping off Europe. His first Command was MTB 331, trained for a daredevil mission to puncture German boom defenses protecting their battleships. In his next Command, MTB 32, he was wounded in action whilst torpedoing a German convoy, but kept his small ship fighting against the odds to win the action and sink his enemy; for his bravery he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Further acts of gallantry in action, combined with tactical innovation, saw him earn two bars to his DSC as well as a Mention in Despatches; he became one of only forty-four officers in the Second World War to receive a DSC with two Bars. After demobilization he returned to the tea trade, rising to become one of Brooke Bond's senior directors supplying Britain's beloved beverage. He even helped refine how to make the perfect cup of tea. This is the life story of a determined, brave, innovative, and decorated officer who has earned a place in the hearts of our nation. It is the story of Derek "Jake" Wright, DSC**. Praise for Torpedoes, Tea, and Medals "A must read . . . an enthralling look at motor torpedo boat operations off the coast of France and Belgium during World War II." — Naval Historical Foundation "Wright clearly had a really action-packed war and this book skillfully combines his coastal forces experiences with his influential role in the tea business." —Captain Andrew Welch, FNI, Royal Navy Retired

The right of States to use force extraterritorially is conditioned by requirements of necessity and proportionality. This book provides a much-needed detailed analysis of those requirements, and a coherent and up-to-date account of the applicable contemporary international law in this field.

The all new RPG from the makers of KOBOLDS ATE MY BABY! IT'S TIME TO PRINCESS UP! You've earned a sword! You've won a crown! Now you have a responsibility to help keep Awesome World awesome and safe. Are you PRINCESS enough?! A game about being Excellent Princesses in an AWESOME cartoon world. Powered by Polymorph, The Excellents, features a unique ONE DIE PER PLAYER roleplaying system - that is perfect for new players and veterans alike. Each cartoon adventure is created by the players and Game Mistress working together. The Excellents is great for a one session pickup game or for an entire campaign. This game book has everything that you need to play except polyhedral dice and some friends. Includes two ready to run adventure scripts and five ready to go Excellent Princesses! And did we mention these Princesses are in a band?! Made in the USA.

ON THE AIR My life & 41+ Years in Small Market Radio By: Christopher L. Knauer a.k.a Chris O’Brian On the Air: My Life & 41+ Years in Small Market Radio details one man’s adventures as he discovers his talent for radio broadcasting. This book will take you from his small town upbringing, to his college and military life, to his struggles behind the microphone and his successes in radio and television. The reader will learn much of what goes on behind the scenes in small market radio and about the author’s personal journey.

This study focuses on applied research as a service to a client with a problem that research can help solve. Because applied research has a definite purpose, there is usually a time constraint, a deadline by which the work must be completed, as well as a limit on the resources the client has available or is willing to use. Consequently, the researc

The desire to resolve problems through pragmatic observation, systematic evaluation, and coordinated action persists with each new generation of researchers. A timeless task that bears individual, social, and often cultural characteristics, problem resolution is essentially an experiential process. Routine and methodology can enhance both its proce

Encompassing interviews with managing directors and CEOs, this book explores the role of business outsiders as leaders. Viewing the term ‘outsider’ in a broad sense, the book considers leader background, perspective, gender, training and family membership and examines the implications, challenges and benefits brought by outsider leaders to their respective business environments. The authors explore questions and themes such as how outsider leaders can enrich an organisation, the importance of relationships and adopting a ‘hybrid’ approach, illuminated by interviewee perspectives. Introducing discussion and analysis through these narratives, Outsider Leadership distils commonalities to frame understanding of their experiences.

A comprehensive exploration of the final four decades of David Bowie’s musical career—covering every song he wrote, performed, or produced In Ashes to Ashes, the ultimate David Bowie expert offers a song-by-song retrospective of the legendary pop star's musical career from 1976 to 2016. Starting with Low, the first of Bowie's Berlin albums, and finishing with Blackstar—his final masterpiece released just days before his death in 2016—each song is annotated in depth and explored in essays that touch upon the song's creation, production, influences and impact.

Axiom Business Book Award Silver Medalist in Business TechnologyThe indispensable guide to data-powered marketing from the team behind the data management platform that helps fuel Salesforce―the #1 customer relationship management (CRM) company in the worldA tectonic shift in the practice of marketing is underway. Digital technology, social media, and e-commerce have radically changed the way consumers access information, order products, and shop for services. Using the latest technologies―cloud, mobile, social, internet of things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI)―we have more data about consumers and their needs, wants, and affinities than ever before. Data Driven will show you how to:●Target and delight your customers with unprecedented accuracy and success●Bring customers closer to your brand and inspire them to engage, purchase, and remain loyal●Capture, organize, and analyze data from every source and activate it across every channel●Create a data-powered marketing strategy that can be customized for any audience●Serve individual consumers with highly personalized interactions●Deliver better customer service for the best customer experience●Improve your products and optimize your operating systems●Use AI and IoT to predict the future direction of marketsYou’ll discover the three principles for building a successful data strategy and the five sources of data-driven power. You’ll see how top companies put these data-driven strategies into action: how Pandora used second- and third-hand data to learn more about its listeners; how Georgia-Pacific moved from scarcity to abundance in the data sphere; and how Dunkin’ Brands leveraged CRM data as a force multiplier for customer engagement. And if you’re wondering what the future holds, you’ll receive seven forecasts to better prepare you for what may come next. Sure to be a classic, Data Driven is a practical road map to the modern marketing landscape and a toolkit for success in the face of changes already underway and still to come.

The untold story behind the controversy of possible artefacts on Mars. How a group of independent researchers pursued NASA and ESA to investigate mysterious anomalies in the Cydonia region of Mars and made some unexpected discoveries. Here is what the space agencies didn't tell you, told from a unique European perspective, how planetary scientists at NASA were encouraged to re-photograph the anomalous surface features of Cydonia, and how a group of researchers in the UK made a unique contribution to the controversy. Why is there a pyramidal hill in Cydonia, Mars, named after a Glasgow High School? Author Biography Chris O'Kane is an audio/visual technician, film maker, photographer, writer and amateur astronomer who lives and works in Scotland. He has had an interest in astronomy and space science since he was 5 years old and is a member and Past-President of the Astronomical Society of Glasgow, and is actively involved with public outreach in Scotland. Chris has personally been researching the anomalies of Mars with colleagues and friends for over 30 years. This is his first book. Illustration by artist Mark Toner. All copyright remains with him. No reproduction in any way without expressive permission of the artist.

Martin Moone and his imaginary friend, Sean, go in search of eternal glory in the third book of the hilarious illustrated series by Chris O'Dowd and Nick Vincent Murphy.Martin Moone is about to finish primary school and feels he hasn't achieved very much. He's desperate to get his picture on the school's Winners' Wall and decides that entering the Invention Convention science competition will definitely earn him everlasting respect. But Martin and his teammates Trevor, Padraic, and the ever terrifying Declan Mannion, are having trouble coming up with a winning idea.Martin's imaginary friend, Sean, comes to the rescue, and together they concoct a plan to beat the snooty kids from the posh school in town. If they can get their hands on some Notion Potion, a mythical brain-boosting beverage, then Martin will have all the ideas he needs. And so the gang embarks on a dangerous (imaginary) journey in their quest to become 'Boyle's First Junior Genius'.Now in paperback, Moone Boy: The Notion Potion is the hilarious third book in the Moone Boy series, based on the TV series from dream team Chris O'Dowd and Nick Vincent Murphy.

As public services budgets are cut, the ‘Payment by Results’ (or Pay for Success) model has become a popular choice in public sector commissioning. Social Impact Bonds are a variant of Payment by Results also promoted by proponents of social (or impact) investing. But how effective are these approaches? This short book asks whether the Payment by Results model is an efficient way to unlock new capital investment, help new providers to enter the ‘market’ and foster innovation, or whether the extension of ‘neoliberal’ thinking, complexity and the effects of managerialism undermine the effective delivery of social outcomes. Synthesising lessons from the UK and US for the first time, the book draws on published work in both countries together with insights from the authors’ own research and consultancy experience to offer a balanced and bipartisan overview of a field where the evidence has been weak and there are strong ideological agendas in play.

A shop girl wins a newspaper competition and is transformed overnight into a transatlantic celebrity. An aristocrat swaps high society for the film studio when she 'consents' to perform in a series of films, thus legitimising acting for what some might have considered a 'low' art. Stories like these were the stuff of newspaper headlines in 1920s and reflected a 'craze' for the cinema. They also demonstrated radical changes in attitudes and values within society in the wake of World War I. Chris O'Rourke investigates the myths and material practices that grew up around film actors during the silent era. The book sheds light on issues such as the social and cultural reception of cinema, the participatory film culture expressed through fan magazines, instructional booklets and movie star competitions, and the working conditions encountered by actors behind-the-scenes of silent films. Drawing on extensive research and a wealth of archival materials, O'Rourke examines how dreams of stardom were fuelled and exploited in the interwar period, and reconstructs the personal narratives and experiences of the first generation to imagine making a living on screen.In doing so, he reveals a missing - and much sought after - piece of cinematic history to bring to life the developing industries, social attitudes and norms of a period of enormous change.

Successful film and TV star Chris O'Dowd collaborates with friend and fellow screenwriter Nick Vincent Murphy on Moone Boy: The Fish Detective, the second book in this hilarious illustrated series inspired by the Sky TV series they co-wrote. Martin's parents are strapped for cash: it's going to be a budget Christmas this year. So Martin plans to buy his own presents - and attempts, unsuccessfully, to get a job. Padraic puts in a word for him with his Auntie Bridget, who runs the local butcher's shop. But her shop is struggling as the fish shop across the road undercuts her, and Bridget just can't compete. No one knows how the owner, Francie Feeley, does it - especially since he doesn't seem to employ anyone at his fish factory. No one goes in; no one comes out - it's a mystery. Intrigued, Martin decides to go undercover and find out the truth, like a fish-mole - or a fish detective. Martin infiltrates the factory and discovers that Francie is illegally employing a gang of Brazilian fish-gutters. They're a lot of fun and one of them, Fabio, becomes Martin's good friend. But when Martin is exposed as a spy, he has to choose which side he's on. Will Christmas be ruined for the whole of Boyle?

Chalos the Healer is marching to war. As the Ten Plains King lays siege to the mysterious kingdom of the Riln, the Healer realises that if he is to survive, he has to think and fight like a soldier. But Chalos isn't a soldier. He doesn't even own a sword. To make matters worse, the famed Wielder of Aphazail, a mage of extraordinary power, has come to the aid of the Riln... and is slaughtering the invaders in droves. Empires clash, gods walk, kingdoms tremble and sorcery carves a bright and blazing path across an ancient and mysterious land... a path that leads to HEALER'S RUIN

Martin Moone is eleven and completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls. He's desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life. So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend—or "IF" for short—he decides to give it a go. His first attempt is Loopy Lou, a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs. But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou's loopiness and decides to trade in his IF for someone a little less wacky. Enter Sean "Caution" Murphy, an imaginary office clerk in a bad suit with a passion for laziness and a head full of dodgy jokes. Sean is full of tips and tricks to guide Martin through the perils of the playground, from dealing with his sisters' pranks to besting the bullying Bonner boys. But getting rid of Lou is not that easy, and having TWO imaginary friends is a recipe for trouble!

Bonds without Borders tells the extraordinary story of how the market developed into the principal source of international finance for sovereign states, supranational agencies, financial institutions and companies around the world. Written by Chris O'Malley – a veteran practitioner and Eurobond market expert- this important resource describes the developments, the evolving market practices, the challenges and the innovations in the Eurobond market during its first half- century. Also, uniquely, the book recounts the development of security and banking regulations and their impact on the development of the international securities markets. In a corporate world crying out for financing, never has an understanding of the international bond markets and how they work been more important.Bonds without Bordersis therefore essential reading for those interested in economic development and preserving a free global market for capital.

"A highly enjoyable and amusing read." The Guardian Successful film and TV star, Chris O' Dowd, collaborates with friend and screenwriter Nick Vincent Murphy in this hilarious, illustrated series. Martin Moone is eleven and completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls. He's desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life. So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend - or 'IF' for short - he decides to give it a go. His first attempt is Loopy Lou, a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs. But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou's loopiness and decides to trade in his IF for someone a little less wacky. Enter Sean 'Caution' Murphy, an imaginary office clerk in a bad suit with a passion for laziness and a head full of dodgy jokes. Sean is full of tips and tricks to guide Martin through the perils of the playground, from dealing with his sisters' pranks to beating the bullying Bonner boys. But getting rid of Lou is not that easy, and having TWO imaginary friends is a recipe for trouble! PRAISE FOR THE MOONE BOY SERIES "Clever premise . . . This story should keep its target audience of pre-pubescent boys giggling." Kirkus Reviews "The wacky doodles and preteen humor (think fart jokes) make this an entertaining read for the middle-grade boy set." Booklist

"Life's circumstances are a wonder. But for Calvin Willey's life saving belt buckle as a Confederate soldier int he Civil War, his son Sam Willey's survival of eleven children where four died before reaching adulthood, followed by homestead conditions at the turn of the century resulting in the death of Sam's young wife, paced by unusual circumstances that caused Vina Ratcliff, daughter of Benjamin Ratcliff, a Union soldier, to migrate from South Park, Colorado to Routt County, Colorado and marry Sam; if not for all of this, there could be no story. These interlocking happenings, incomplete as they are written, stand fixed in time as part of several family legacies, The Ratcliffs, Willeys and McDowells, early settlers in Routt County, might look favorable on the results of their motivation and ethical standards passed to their descendants now at six generation and counting." --Cover.