Terminated for Reasons of Taste

Terminated for Reasons of Taste
Author: Chuck Eddy
Publisher: Duke University Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2016-08-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0822373890

In Terminated for Reasons of Taste, veteran rock critic Chuck Eddy writes that "rock'n'roll history is written by the winners. Which stinks, because the losers have always played a big role in keeping rock interesting." Rock's losers share top billing with its winners in this new collection of Eddy's writing. In pieces culled from outlets as varied as the Village Voice, Creem magazine, the streaming site Rhapsody, music message boards, and his high school newspaper, Eddy covers everything from the Beastie Boys to 1920s country music, Taylor Swift to German new wave, Bruce Springsteen to occult metal. With an encyclopedic knowledge, unabashed irreverence, and a captivating style, Eddy rips up popular music histories and stitches them back together using his appreciation of the lost, ignored, and maligned. In so doing, he shows how pop music is bigger, and more multidimensional and compelling than most people can imagine.

Fat, Forty And Fired

Fat, Forty And Fired
Author: Nigel Marsh
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-12-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1405513756

Approaching forty, Nigel Marsh's life seems almost perfect: he has moved with his family from the UK to Sydney and runs the Australian office of a leading advertising agency. However, he is also stressed, overweight and struggling to balance a career, a marriage and the demands of four small children. But everything changes when he loses his job. After the initial shock of redundancy, Marsh decides to embrace life outside the office and reconnect with his family. FAT, FORTY AND FIRED is the hilarious, insightful and deeply moving account of his 'gap year' at home, as he rediscovers fatherhood, loses twenty kilograms, kicks his drinking habit, trains for an ocean swim race and generally gets his house in order. FAT, FORTY AND FIRED is a story for anyone who has dreamed about leaving the rat race behind and living a more meaningful life.

Flames of Flavor

Flames of Flavor
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2024-04-08
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Step into the warm embrace of tradition and dive into the sizzling world of wood-fired cooking with "Flames of Flavor," the ultimate eBook that ignites the passion of culinary aficionados and novices alike. Unravel the art of transforming simple ingredients into aromatic masterpieces through the robust character of fire and wood. Embark on a journey that traces the origins of this ancient cooking method in "Discovering the Wood-Fired Oven," where history conspires with modernity, bringing timeless techniques to your very own backyard. With "Flames of Flavor," you're not just curating recipes, you're cultivating an experience rich in heritage and savory splendor. Experience the heart of wood-fired cooking in "The Science of Heat." Here, you will understand conduction, convection, and radiation not as abstract concepts, but as practical tools to wield the wild dance of flames. Master the intricacies of temperature control and optimize the combustion of different wood types to elevate your culinary craft. Embrace the meticulous joy of setup and selection with "Setting Up Your Wood-Fired Oven" and refine your skill in "Wood Selection and Preparation." Every aspect of your environment sets the stage for a gastronomic ballet, where each quadrant of heat shapes the destiny of every dish. Let "Mastering the Flame" be your guide to precision and artistry while "Cooking Techniques and Methodologies" unfolds the secrets to succulent roasts and delectable bakes. Whether it's turning humble bread into crusty loaves of delight in "Baking Breads and Pizzas" or creating char-kissed, plant-based concoctions in "Vegetables and Plant-Based Dishes," each chapter serves as a stepping stone to culinary greatness. With "Flames of Flavor," seafood savants and sweet tooths rejoice under chapters like "Seafood Specialties" and "Wood-Fired Desserts," revealing sumptuous secrets that astonish and delight. Meanwhile, "Integrating World Cuisines" brings a treasure trove of flavors from across the globe, right to the heart of your home. Advance from casual cook to a connoisseur of the flame with "Crafting Your Wood-Fired Menu," perfecting the orchestration of an entire feast, suited for any occasion – all done through the elemental essence of wood fire. Plus, become the soul of any social gathering with "Hosting Wood-Fired Events," ensuring every meal becomes a memorable fiesta. "Flames of Flavor" is not merely a catalogue of recipes, it is a manifesto of the senses, a vibrant voyage through smoky aromas and sizzling sounds that insists on innovation and respects tradition. This is where your wood-fired dreams kindle into reality, transforming every meal into an alchemical transformation from raw to ravishing. Let the ancient wisdom of fire guide your hand – unleash the full potential of your culinary prowess, one crackling flame at a time.

Ask a Manager

Ask a Manager
Author: Alison Green
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0399181822

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

We Got Fired!

We Got Fired!
Author: Harvey Mackay
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2004-09-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0345480546

No fight left? No future? Does the handwriting on the wall say utter failure? Harvey Mackay, one of the world’s best-selling motivational and business authors tells you why it isn’t so. He reveals anecdotes and secrets from some of the best and brightest headliners in our world today. Their gripping accounts show that no one is immune to bad judgment or backstabbing. In colorful detail, these remarkable success stories reveal what the best of the best did to get back on top. Each story tells a unique tale and contains valuable lessons that are applicable to any reader who wants his or her career to flourish; indeed, this is the book that will inspire, instill hope . . . and give more than a glimpse into what makes these stalwarts strong. When Fortune magazine called Mackay “Mister Make-Things-Happen,” it was right on the money—getting this amazing group of people from various walks of life to talk openly about their abilities to bounce back shows him to be a master at getting people to divulge some of their defeats and their dreams. Hopeful, tough-minded, and filled with indispensable advice, We Got Fired! . . . And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us will show anyone how to turn a modern bummer into a major blessing. It’s a rarity: a sure thing in our shaky times.

Homonyms; Multiple-Meaning Words; Or One Reason English is Difficult to Learn

Homonyms; Multiple-Meaning Words; Or One Reason English is Difficult to Learn
Author: Charlotte Smith
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2023-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 168526476X

In this third book in a series to help ESL learners, I concentrate on the type of homonyms that are multiple-meaning words like "bat." There are thousands of them, but I chose the most interesting ones. I included the pronunciation in what I hope is an easy way to understand. This book is for people who already know some English and want to improve, as well as for people who just love the English language.

Black Sea

Black Sea
Author: Caroline Eden
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1787132935

NEW Updated Edition Winner of the Art of Eating Prize 2020 Winner of the Guild of Food Writers' Best Food Book Award 2019 Winner of the Edward Stanford Travel Food and Drink Book Award 2019 Winner of the John Avery Award at the André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards for 2018 Shortlisted for the James Beard International Cookbook Award ‘The next best thing to actually travelling with Caroline Eden – a warm, erudite and greedy guide – is to read her. This is my kind of book.’ – Diana Henry ‘Eden’s blazing talent and unabashedly greedy curiosity will have you strapped in beside her’ - Christine Muhlke, The New York Times 'The food in Black Sea is wonderful, but it’s Eden’s prose that really elevates this book to the extraordinary... I can’t remember any cookbook that’s drawn me in quite like this.’ – Helen Rosner, Art of Eating judge This is the tale of a journey between three great cities – Odesa, Ukraine’s celebrated port city, through Istanbul, the fulcrum balancing Europe and Asia and on to tough, stoic, lyrical Trabzon. With a nose for a good recipe and an ear for an extraordinary story, Caroline Eden travels from Odesa to Bessarabia, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey’s Black Sea region, exploring interconnecting culinary cultures. From the Jewish table of Odesa, to meeting the last fisherwoman of Bulgaria and charting the legacies of the White Russian émigrés in Istanbul, Caroline gives readers a unique insight into a part of the world that is both shaded by darkness and illuminated by light. In this updated edition of the book, Caroline reflects on the events of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent impact of the war on the people of the wider region. How Odesa, defiant against shelling and blackouts, has gained UNESCO protection while in Istanbul, over lunch with a Bosphorus ship-spotter, she finds out about the role of the Black Sea in the war and how Russians are smuggling stolen grain from Ukraine. Meticulously researched and documenting unprecedented meetings with remarkable individuals, Black Sea is like no other piece of travel writing. Packed with rich photography and sumptuous food, this biography of a region, its people and its recipes truly breaks new ground.

Drafting Effective Contracts: A Practitioner's Guide, 3rd Edition

Drafting Effective Contracts: A Practitioner's Guide, 3rd Edition
Author: Dodd, Feldman, Nimmer
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
Total Pages: 2300
Release: 2019-12-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1543812503

The professional's favored tool for over a decade, this backbone reference provides a comprehensive set of drafting elements that can be used from contract to contract. Move step-by-step through the contract-creation process --from conducting the initial client meeting to closing the deal, with detailed discussions of the eleven, essential drafting elements, parties, recitals, subject, consideration, warranties and representations, risk allocation, conditions, performance, dates and term, boilerplate, and signatures. A favorite reference tool for professional drafters for over a decade, Drafting Effective Contracts combines a clear analysis of how effective agreements are structured with a practical breakdown of the essential elements of any contract-- giving you the best way to draft contracts. This completely updated practical reference guide presents a consistent structural analysis and a comprehensive set of drafting elements that can be used from contract to contract. You are led step-by-step through the process by which contracts are created, given clear sample contract provisions, and offered direction around the obstacles that may be encountered in drafting agreements for goods and services, promissory notes, guaranties, and secured transactions. Drafting Effective Contracts provides a complete handbook for drafting legal agreements that work. For starters, you get a practical and comprehensive approach to the overall contract process--from conducting the initial client meeting to closing the deal. You'll find a detailed discussion of the 11 drafting elements that every contract may have: Parties Recitals Subject Consideration Warranties and Representations Risk Allocation Conditions Performance Dates and Term Boilerplate Signatures After you get a solid explanation of these essential elements and how they're assembled to create effective contracts, you get key strategies for negotiating the agreement and closing the deal. You get an overview of the legal concepts that underpin various types of agreements --such as promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, and agreements for the sale of goods and services. Then you'll see how to apply the drafting elements to create the finished contract. You also get an array of sample agreements and contracts as well as statutory material. Only Drafting Effective Contracts combines the best benefits of a forms book and a treatise to give you the most complete tool for building effective legal agreements.