I Will Survive

I Will Survive
Author: Gloria Gaynor
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2014-03-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1466865954
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I Will Survive is the story of Gloria Gaynor, America's "Queen of Disco." It is the story of riches and fame, despair, and finally salvation. Her meteoric rise to stardom in the mid-1970s was nothing short of phenomenal, and hits poured forth that pushed her to the top of the charts, including "Honey Bee," "I Got You Under My Skin," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and the song that has immortalized her, "I Will Survive," which became a #1 international gold seller. With that song, Gloria heralded the international rise of disco that became synonymous with a way of life in the fast lane - the sweaty bodies at Studio 54, the lines of cocaine, the indescribable feeling that you could always be at the top of your game and never come down. But down she came after her early stardom, and problems followed in the wake, including the death of her mother, whose love had anchored the young singer, as well as constant battles with weight, drugs, and alcohol. While her fans always imagined her to be rich, her personal finances collapsed due to poor management; and while many envied her, she felt completely empty inside. In the early 1980s, sustained by her marriage to music publisher Linwood Simon, Gloria took three years off and reflected upon her life. She visited churches and revisited her mother's old Bible. Discovering the world of gospel, she made a commitment to Christ that sustains her to this day.

Yvain

Yvain
Author: Chretien de Troyes
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1987-09-10
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0300187580
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The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.

Composition Notebook With French Bulldog

Composition Notebook With French Bulldog
Author: Adorable Adorable Journals
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2017-02-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781543273533
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Looking for a composition notebook that is far superior to the boring, black and white comp book standard? We've got you covered. This composition notebook is college ruled on the inside so you can use it for school, work, or whatever you use these notebooks for, but the cover sets it apart from a normal comp book, making it a great gift for anyone who loves dogs. In fact, it's a cute gift idea for your friend that loves dogs (specifically French Bulldogs, and it's also useful, so the person you give it to is going to think about you every day, and isn't that the real purpose of any gift? If you are looking for birthday gifts for mom, thank you gifts, unique gifts, a composition notebook that is anything but ordinary, or anything in between, this composition book is for you! Here are some things you can do with this lovely dog composition notebook: give it to your mom as a birthday gift, give it as a unique thank you gift, use it as a cheap yet thoughtful Christmas present, or as a great looking composition notebook for your child who is needing cute school supplies. This would pretty much be the perfect composition notebook for kindergarten, elementary, or primary school kids as well as kids in grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, and beyond. Here's the thing. Amazon wants us to write 4,000 characters about this book, which is actually a lot. More than you would think. Like, even professional writers and publishers don't usually write that much about their books, and these are books that they spent YEARS writing.. We could tell you that people LOVE these books and that they are bestsellers. We could tell you that you can write your genius thoughts in here, or that you can do some drawings, or that this bad boy has 100+ pages in it, or that once you experience the awesomeness of the French bulldog composition notebook, you are never going to want another notebook (ALL of which are true). Or, we could give you a list of words that might also apply to this title and its superiority as a gift: Christmas gift ideas, Christmas presents, gifts for girlfriends, ideas, gifts for her, mothers day gift ideas, gift ideas for girlfriend, present gift, perfect gift, good birthday gifts, good presents, xmas presents, ideas for Christmas, good gifts, last minute gift ideas, last minute gifts, Christmas gift ideas for girlfriend, top gifts, creative, cute, good, cheap, best, unique, ideal, mom, mother, grandmother, great, ideas, woman, unusual, love, adults, friends, recommendations, for me, cool, birthday, to get, ladies, original, shopping, prime, different, fun, relaxing, holidays, gifts for her, girls, kids, children, french bulldog, frenchie

Charles Pettigrew, First Bishop-elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church

Charles Pettigrew, First Bishop-elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church
Author: Bennett H Wall
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781015031500
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

French Bulldog

French Bulldog
Author: Jye Wynn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2018-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722218270
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This journal is printed on high-quality interior stock with 6.14" x 9.21" in size, so you can bring it with you on the go. It is for taking notes in class, journal writing and essays. There is ample room inside for writing notes and ideas. It has 120 pages (60 sheets) that are wide ruled.

Affective Health and Masculinities in South Africa

Affective Health and Masculinities in South Africa
Author: Hans Reihling
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780429328565
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"Affective Health and Masculinities in South Africa explores how different masculinities modulate substance use, interpersonal violence, suicidality, and AIDS as well as recovery cross-culturally. With a focus on three male protagonists living in very distinct urban areas of Cape Town, this comparative ethnography shows that men's struggles to become invulnerable increase vulnerability. Through an analysis of masculinities as social assemblages, the study shows how affective health problems are tied to modern individualism rather than African 'tradition' that has become a clichâe in Eurocentric gender studies. Affective health is conceptualized as a balancing act between autonomy and connectivity that after colonialism and apartheid has become compromised through the imperative of self-reliance. This book provides a rare perspective on young men's vulnerability in everyday life that may affect the reader and spark discussion about how masculinities in relationships shape physical and psychological health. Moreover, it shows how men change in the face of distress in ways that may look different than global health and gender transformative approaches envision. Thick descriptions of actual events over the life course make the study accessible to both graduate and undergraduate students in the social sciences. Contributing to current debates on mental health and masculinity, the volume will be of interest to scholars from a number of disciplines including anthropology, gender studies, African studies, psychology and global health"--

The Black Car Business Volume 1

The Black Car Business Volume 1
Author: Lawrence Kelter
Publisher: Down & Out Books
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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The “black car” has appeared both conspicuously and inconspicuously throughout the annals of fiction—its presence both mysterious and menacing, its appearance enough to pause your heart. It’s the sedan just within sight that seems to be mimicking your speed and movements as you walk down the dark deserted street late at night. As the hairs rise on the back of your neck you wonder, Who is behind the wheel and what is the driver’s intent? It’s The Black Car Business and its presence means your life is about to abruptly change. You try to assure yourself there’s nothing wrong, but your pace quickens nonetheless, and soon you’re running, desperate for that narrow sliver between two buildings to slip through, the one too narrow for the black car to pass through. It’s that car parked just down the block that sends chills down your spine and keeps you awake throughout the night. It’s the sanctuary you race toward when you’re being chased, only to explode when you turn the key. It’s the one that skids off the icy mountain overpass and plunges into the cavernous grotto. It’s where Clemenza garrotes Carlo just as he’s about to be driven to the airport. It’s The Black Car Business. Turn the pages as ten masters of the noir art befuddle and frighten you with their stories. We promise a read you’re sure to enjoy. Contributors: Eric Beetner, J. Carson Black, Cheryl Bradshaw, Diane Capri, Jeffery Hess, Lawrence Kelter, Dana King, Allan Leverone, Simon Wood, and Vincent Zandri.

The Sentient Enterprise

The Sentient Enterprise
Author: Oliver Ratzesberger
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2017-09-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119438896
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Mohan and Oliver have been very fortunate to have intimate views into the data challenges that face the largest organizations and institutions across every possible industry—and what they have been hearing about for some time is how the business needs to use data and analytics to their advantage. They continually hear the same issues, such as: We're spending valuable meeting time wondering why everyone's data doesn't match up. We can't leverage our economies of scale while remaining agile with data. We need self-serve apps that let the enterprise experiment with data and accelerate the development process. We need to get on a more predictive curve to ensure long-term success. To really address the data concerns of today's enterprise, they wanted to find a way to help enterprises achieve the success they seek. Not as a prescriptive process—but a methodology to become agile and leverage data and analytics to drive a competitive advantage. You know, it's amazing what can happen when two people with very different perspectives get together to solve a big problem. This evolutionary guide resulted from the a-ha moment between these two influencers at the top of their fields—one, an academic researcher and consultant, and the other, a longtime analytics practitioner and chief product officer at Teradata. Together, they created a powerful framework every type of business can use to connect analytic power, business practices, and human dynamics in ways that can transform what is currently possible.

Starting a Web Design Business

Starting a Web Design Business
Author: Robert P. Witham
Publisher: Robert P Witham
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2010-01-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1442168897
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Shoestring Business Guides: Starting a Web Design Business will show you everything you need to know to start your own web design and hosting business. Written by a serial entrepreneur, veteran web designer, and all-around "computer geek", this book will cover the most important information you need to consider when starting your own web design business. Starting a Web Design Business is filled with practical, useful information sure to get your new business off to a good start.Starting a Web Design Business does not cover the specifics of coding in HTML, CSS, or scripting languages. There are many good books that cover these particular topics. Starting a Web Design Business focuses instead on the specifics or starting and running the business from the perspective of someone who has done exactly this.In the time since the first edition of this book was originally published (2009), some of the material has become dated - particularly some of the references to software. Nonetheless, there is still a lot of valid and useful material in this little book. The price of this first edition has been discounted as much as possible in an effort to be fair to readers.

Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Fourth Edition

Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Fourth Edition
Author: Brian Larson
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2016-11-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 125964149X
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Distribute Actionable, Timely BI with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2016 and Power BI Drive better, faster, more informed decision making across your organization using the expert tips and best practices featured in this hands-on guide. Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Fourth Edition, shows, step-by-step, how to distribute high-performance, custom analytics to users enterprise-wide. Discover how to build BI Semantic Models, create data marts and OLAP cubes, write MDX and DAX scripts, and share insights using Microsoft client tools. The book includes coverage of self-service business intelligence with Power BI. • Understand the goals and components of successful BI • Build data marts, OLAP cubes, and Tabular models • Load and cleanse data with SQL Server Integration Services • Manipulate and analyze data using MDX and DAX scripts and queries • Work with SQL Server Analysis Services and the BI Semantic Model • Author interactive reports using SQL Server Data Tools • Create KPIs and digital dashboards • Implement time-based analytics • Embed data model content in custom applications using ADOMD.NET • Use Power BI to gather, model, and visualize data in a self-service environment