Автор: Purdy, Stephen L. Название: Cedric files ISBN: 1398475076 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781398475076 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2216.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Purdy, Stephen (musical Theatre Faculty, Marymount Manhattan College, Usa) Название: Musical theatre song ISBN: 1472566564 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472566560 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 4117.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: James Purdy Название: I Am Elijah Thrush ISBN: 1531501192 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781531501198 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2374.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: On its surface, I Am Elijah Thrush is the story of Millicent De Frayne and her sensational half century campaign to win the love of Elijah Thrush. Elijah, after ruining the lives of countless men and women, is finally in love "incorrectly, if not indecently," with his great-grandson, Bird of Heaven. To support an unusual habit, a young Black man, Albert Peggs, reluctantly agrees to tell their remarkable story.
It is in this telling the ambitions, desires, and true natures of Elijah, Millicent, and Albert come to light. With a delicately controlled balance of whimsy and pathos, James Purdy gives us this comedy of the heroic, the tragic, and the truly bizarre. Met with critical bewilderment upon its initial publication fifty years ago, this new edition offers a foreword by Robert J.
Corber illuminating Purdy's "complicated allegory" of objectification, desire, and race in the immediate post-Civil Rights moment.
Автор: Purdy Charles Wesley Название: Bright`s Disease and Allied Affections of the Kidneys ISBN: 1357405529 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781357405526 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 6428.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Purdy Rebekah L. Название: Tragedy of Me ISBN: 1939765137 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781939765130 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2482.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: With the Curse of the Beast broken, Brielle Healer thought she'd left her bloody, gruesome past behind her. But when more dead bodies are discovered on her property, everything changes. Lord Kenrick and other Knights of the Crowhurst Order want to know what happened to his missing brother who was last seen with Bri. An encounter with Daedric has Bri wondering if there might be a way to bring him back from wherever it is his spirit slipped into. Any attempts to get Kenrick back however, will mean a trip through a hellish realm more powerful and dangerous than either can handle. But tragedy has a way of showing people what they're made out of, and Bri's no exception. Raul Tinker's dark past has finally caught up to him.His vengeful sister Yaelena wants to destroy everything he loves. Although trained in magic, he's no match for Yalena's kind of evil. Yalena promises not to harm Brielle, if Raul agrees to do her bidding. Now, the only way to stop her would be to allow the same darkness that consumes Yalena to consume him as well.It seems like a small price to pay to save Bri. Only time will tell.
Teens and young adults face unique challenges when searching for a job while still in school: balancing school-work-home commitments, overcoming a perceived lack of work experience, managing various levels of parental involvement, and using and misusing technology, just to name a few. Stand Out or Sit Down offers time-tested techniques that have helped thousands of young jobseekers overcome these and other obstacles.
Succeeding in a job begins by finding the right job for them-not just any job. Self-assessment, networking, researching job opportunities, using technology to their advantage, properly completing job applications, resume writing, and interviewing are all taught with the young job seeker in mind.
For example:
How do they complete an application or construct a credible resume with no prior work history?
Why is going in person to pick up or drop off an application their best shot at landing an interview?
How do they create the opportunity to speak to a hiring manager, and when given that opportunity, what should they say and how should they present themselves?
How to develop a compelling 30-second commercial?
What's the proper way to quit their current job?
A fun and easy read, Stand Out or Sit Down encompasses true stories of others their age who have undergone the job search process and enjoyed rewarding successes but also endured disappointing failures. What are some common practices that will bring an early end to their efforts?
Dressing too casually even when picking up an application.
Empty or incomplete sections on an application.
Waiting for a phone call after applying.
Inappropriate voice mail greetings and social media posts.
The list goes on.
Stand Out or Sit Down also gives a voice to the thousands of employers whose businesses depend on the youth labor force. Most are happy to employ and mentor the young but have serious concerns about young workers' lack of preparation for the working world. Their stories about young job applicants are also told to convey their concerns, expectations, and insider advice.
If you knew you were going to wrestle an alligator in the future, you would do everything in your power to prepare, right? You'd read books on the subject and study the techniques of the most successful alligator wrestlers. And you would most certainly hire an alligator wrestler coach, one who had personally wrestled many a gator.
Alligator wrestling is a most challenging undertaking; trial and error won't cut it in that profession. Well, guess what? Creating a successful life is a far more challenging undertaking. Most folks don't study it in depth, and as a result, they rely on the unpredictable effect of trial and error. At best, taking this path may occasionally lead to pretty good success. Most often, however, it leads to settling for a life that is far below a person's hopes, dreams, and potential. People taking this route often become uncomfortably complacent, a malady endured by the vast majority. I should know, I used to be a "Purdy Good Alligator Rassler" And man, did I suffer as a result. Fortunately, my suffering has been over for many years. I now enjoy the life of my dreams. You can do the same, and this book will show you the way.
If you're only a Purdy Good Alligator Rassler, or even a lousy one, this book will guide you through the treacherous alligator-laden swamps. When you inevitably encounter a gator, you'll know precisely how to wrestle him (or her) successfully. Importantly, you'll learn precisely how to avoid most gators, be they people or difficult circumstances.
It will be my honor to train you in the fine art of Alligator wrestling.
The Deer with the Purple Nose is about two English Setter dogs, Rusty and Purdy, who solve a mystery. Rusty and Purdy came from "Last Chance Rescue" in Howell, Michigan and enjoy the back yard. Told in the first person by Purdy, the story begins with Dottie the Deer appearing with a purple nose. Purdy asks Dottie how her nose became purple. She responds that it is not purple and goes off into the woods. A discussion ensues with Bobby the Blue Jay and Terry the Tufted Titmouse. What's wrong with Dottie? They are interrupted by a cry from Spencer the Sparrow at the birdfeeder with Chip the Chipmunk (a spectacular photograph any photographer would be proud of). Spencer wants Purdy to get the chipmunk off the birdfeeder so he can eat. The story continues with discussions with other birds. Carol the Cardinal provides a clue followed by another clue from Greta the Groundhog. Rusty and Purdy go to the side yard where Rocky the Racoon announces Dottie's arrival at the berry tree. The surprise ending is a delight to children. A fun warning about berry trees and a recipe are a bonus (not part of the story).
The book is all photographs with a glossary in back with all ten birds in the story. A bibliography is also provided for teachers and home schoolers who wish additional information on the birds. There is also a "Where the Book Came From" page telling the background story of how the book came about. Reading level is second/third grade and is recommended for reading to young children. It is a good choice for early readers who can be encouraged to find the birds in their own yard. Some people have purchased the hard cover version for their coffee table because of the photography in the book. Others find the ten-bird glossary a big help in identifying common birds in the back yard as opposed to a guide with hundreds of birds to choose from. This book is one of the "Rusty & Purdy Backyard Bird Adventure" books. Each is independent so they are not numbered. A goal of the book is to interest children in the outdoors--birds in particular; and also, to create an interest in reading by having excitement on each turn of the page.
Автор: John A. Purdy, Purdy Название: Adventures of leonardo the drone ISBN: 0999684248 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780999684245 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5162.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Leah loves to take photos, but the views of her neighborhood are frustrating. Until... Leonardo the Drone comes into her life! Despite some anxious moments, Leah learns to be a good drone pilot. Together she and Leonardo see the world from a whole new angle, taking amazing photos and videos from the sky. She can`t wait for the next photo contest!
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