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“I clothed you in purple”: The Rabbinic king-parables of the third-century Roman Empire - Original PDF
“I clothed you in purple”: The Rabbinic king-parables of the third-century Roman Empire - Original PDF
نویسندگان: Appelbaum, Alan. خلاصه: Abstract"I Clothed You in Purple"The Rabbinic King-Parables of the Third-Century Roman EmpireAlan AppelbaumMay 2007This is an analysis of comparisons the Rabbis made with kings, limited toRoman Palestine and to the ninety-year period beginning with the accession ofthe Emperor Septimius Severus in 193 C.E. and ending with the accession ofDiocletian. Based primarily on the original rabbinic texts, it also draws ontraditional Greek and Latin sources of imperial history and brings contemporarytheory to bear.A major part of the study re-examines current scholarly views aboutking-parables and finds them wanting - including the still prevalentpresupposition that "the king" is usually modeled on the emperor; the idea,recently renewed by Daniel Boyarin, that the Rabbis told the parables to makeTorah accessible to non-Rabbis; and, most important, the idea, championed byDavid Stern, that "the king," no matter what earthly ruler he is modeled on, isa stand-in for God. The study also supplements the ongoing work on king-parables being done by Clemens Thoma and his colleagues in Switzerland.As the study attends to the king-parables' form, structure, functions,settings and characters, it emphasizes the Rabbis' distinctive ideas about therelationship of humanity to God.Since the parables were produced by an intellectual elite in a countryoccupied by a world-empire, the study considers them as resistance literatureand explores what contemporary post-colonial theory and James C. Scott'swork concerning "hidden transcripts" may have to say about them.And since scholars of Roman history traditionally bemoan the paucity ofsources for the period, it poses the hypothesis that making comparisons to"kings" modeled on emperors or their representatives involves at least thinkingone knows something about them. The Rabbis' accounts of such "kings" notonly shed light on the attitudes of a group of literate citizens in a particulareastern province toward living, breathing emperors but also provideinformation about third-century imperial history, sometimes confirminggenerally accepted readings of traditional sources, sometimes supportingsources that have been regarded as questionable, and sometimes helping toresolve open issue
You Can't Lead With Your Feet On the Desk: Building Relationships, Breaking Down Barriers, and Delivering Profits - PDF
You Can't Lead With Your Feet On the Desk: Building Relationships, Breaking Down Barriers, and Delivering Profits - PDF
نویسندگان: Ed Fuller خلاصه: You can't lead with your feet on the desk . . . or your brain on hold. Ed Fuller brings experience, intelligence, and heart to this inspiring guide to building relationships and the good things that follow when you do. The message is delivered in an engaging style that keeps you entertained and leaves you with lasting wisdom.—MICHAEL V. DRAKE, MD, Chancellor, University of California, Irvine"The world of tourism, hospitality, and hotels has become a very global, complex, and diverse industry. No one knows this better than Ed Fuller. In this thoughtfully written text, Ed is speaking to business students, managers, and executives of all industries through his rich experience in the global hotel industry. We have found many great examples within these pages of how we can conduct business better, and I would suggest that they are not only relevant in the United States but throughout the world."—ANDREW H. FEINSTEIN, James A. Collins Distinguished Chair and Dean, The Collins College of Hospitality Management, Cal Poly Pomona"The World Travel & Tourism Council services six continents. Ed's book will empower you to apply many of the principles that we employ globally, whether it's in Denver, Dubai, or D?sseldorf. These principles will give you a competitive edge in your markets immediately."—JEAN-CLAUDE BAUMGARTEN, President, World Travel & Tourism Council"Ed Fuller's generous layers of personal experiences and his crisp narrative make his stern message easy to understand. Take my advice, read his book before you take another plane on a foreign business trip. It will change the way you behave."—GEOFFREY KENT, founder and Executive Chairman, Abercrombie & Kent"Let me tell you what Ed's book isn't: it's not a primer on how to shake hands or fold your napkin in another country. It's an incredibly rich insight into leadership through well-earned personal relationships and experiences that American business executives need to embrace to succeed in the global economy."—ROGER DOW, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association"Ed's book gives the student, manager, and executive practical experience in dealing with unique situations, new relationships, and creative problem-solving approaches that are broadly applicable in the business world, no matter where you live or whom you deal with. The insights will prove valuable to your personal growth."—ANDY POLICANO, Dean, The Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine
You Be the Judge: 20 True Crimes and Cases to Solve - Original PDF
You Be the Judge: 20 True Crimes and Cases to Solve - Original PDF
نویسندگان: Judge Ehrenfreund خلاصه: This lively, original book is likely to be a milestone in America's ongoing fascination with the drama of trials and justice. - Fred Graham, former chief anchor Court TV Have you ever had the chance to decide the fate of another person? What would you do? In the real-life cases presented to you in this book, you will be the judge and the jury - making the ultimate decision between right and wrong. Can you convict an abused woman who kills her husband because she is afraid he will beat her again? What about a man who helps his best friend commit suicide to avoid a painful death? Would you allow a feeding tube to be removed from a 92-year-old coma victim so she can die peacefully? Put yourself in the place of the judge or one of the jurors as you read the details of each case. Many of these trials raise questions that go beyond the law to the heart of one's own moral code. At the end of each case, after rendering your own verdict, you can read on to find out what really happened. THE CASE IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS.
Discovering the Leader in You: How to realize Your Leadership Potential (J-B CCL (Center for Creative Leadership)) - PDF
Discovering the Leader in You: How to realize Your Leadership Potential (J-B CCL (Center for Creative Leadership)) - PDF
نویسندگان: Sara N. King, David Altman, Robert J. Lee خلاصه: Praise for Discovering the Leader in You"An excellent guide for both new and seasoned leaders on the unique and complex challenges of leadership in the twenty-first century. This well-written, concise book will take you through the steps needed to make conscious, deliberate leadership choices in our 24/7 world of constant access and rapid change—choices that will help you better shape and control the influence you want to have."—Molly Corbett Broad, president, American Council on Education"All great leaders strive for excellence by committing and periodically recommitting to self-improvement. In Discovering the Leader in You, the authors help leaders hone their awareness of self and environment in this must-read guide on the journey to betterment." —Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation "An effective leader must have keen self-awareness, which can only be obtained through a systematic process of self-discovery and evaluation. This book will take you through a proven discovery process that will help hone your leadership skills. I highly recommend it." —Donna Noce, president, White House Black Market "Discovering the Leader in You isn't about finding what's inside you or recovering what you've lost. It's about recognizing your situation, embracing its challenges, and making the necessary changes to overcome the challenges you face. This book helps leaders at all levels frame leadership discovery as a choice—a decision to make a difference to improve the lives of other people. Leadership is essential no matter the situation." —General James D. Thurman, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command"Leaders can make or break an organization. With Discovering the Leader in You, the authors supply us with a systematic approach to excelling as a leader. The principles defined in this book can help you become the effective, impactful leader you want to be!"—Eric Wiseman, chairman, president, and CEO, VF Corporation"Discover who you are as a leader with the world's top experts on the subject!" —Marshall Goldsmith
You Better Work! - Original PDF
You Better Work! - Original PDF
نویسندگان: Kai Fikentscher خلاصه: You Better Work! is the first detailed study of underground dance music or UDM, a phenomenon that has its roots in the overlap and cross-fertilization of African American and gay cultural sensibilities that have occurred since the 1970s. UDM not only predates and includes disco, but also constitutes a unique performance practice in the history of American social dance. Taking New York City as its geographic focus, "You Better Work!" shows how UDM functions in the lives of its DJs and dancers, and how it is used as the primary identifier of an urban subculture shaped essentially by the relationships between music, dance, and marginality. Kai Fikentscher goes beyond stereotypical images of club and disco to explore the cult and culture of the DJ, the turntable and vinyl recordings as musical instruments, and the vital relationship between music and dance at underground clubs. Including interviews, photographs, and an extensive discography, this ethnographic account tells the story of a celebration of collective marginality through music and dance
Creating the School You Want: Learning @ Tomorrow's Edge (Educational Futuristics) - PDF
Creating the School You Want: Learning @ Tomorrow's Edge (Educational Futuristics) - PDF
نویسندگان: Educational Futuristics خلاصه: Educational futuristics_a creative mix of dynamic pedagogy and evolving futuristics_offers KD12 professionals, parents of school-age children, and youngsters alike a new tool for upgrading the learning that significantly shapes our future. This book makes a case for its empowering employ, offers over twenty pragmatic classroom exercises, warns against employment mistakes, calls for a paradigm shift in KD12 education, and details ways to get there from here. Building on a the previous book by the author (Anticipate the School You Want), this new book responds to questions raised by readers of that book and adds ideas from eleven experts. Unique on the shelf of KD12 advocacy material, Creating the School You Want recommends long-overdue attention to tomorrow_to ways of making, studying, assessing, and employing forecasts the better to assure a finer tomorrow.
How to Publish Your Own Book: Everything You Need to Know About the Self-publishing Process - PDF
How to Publish Your Own Book: Everything You Need to Know About the Self-publishing Process - PDF
نویسندگان: Anna Crosbie خلاصه: Those of us who are passionate about the books we write dreamof seeing our book in print. Some of us dream of seeing it on abookshelf in a book store, or even mentioned in the bestsellers'list. Others of us dream of just holding it in our hands andwitnessing the evolution of our tirelessly written manuscript intoa proper book format.Having experienced the joys and frustrations of having my bookspublished by mainstream publishers, I decided in 2004 to publishmy next two books myself: one non-fiction book and one novel.Several months later I was able to reflect on the joys andfrustrations of publishing my own books. In a nutshell, it is noteasy, nor simple, nor a guaranteed means of making vast profits.However, publishing your own book is a rewarding experience,and if you approach it with the necessary degree of businessplanning, it can be a financially rewarding experience also.In this book you will find the information you need to informyour self-publishing decisions.What do you want to achieve?What are you willing and able to invest?What do you need to know about the publishing industrybefore you start?And, of course, budgeting, marketing, and sel
Be Your Own Brand: Achieve More of What You Want by Being More of Who You Are - PDF
Be Your Own Brand: Achieve More of What You Want by Being More of Who You Are - PDF
نویسندگان: David McNally, Karl D Speak خلاصه: In this second edition of their classic book on personal brand David McNally and Karl Speak show that developing a personal brand is not about constructing a contrived image. Rather, it is a process of discovering who you really are and what you aspire to be. The hallmark insight of this new edition is that the best way to establish a strong and memorable brand is to make a positive difference in the lives of others through making lasting impressions that build trusting relationships. McNally and Speak take you through the process of identifying the key components of your brand, conveying that brand to the world, checking how closely your brand aligns with important relationships in your life—particularly your employer—and assessing your progress along the way. This thoroughly revised and updated edition features new material on how to use social media to build a powerful personal brand and case studies of individuals whose personal brands have changed the world. "Squarely delivers where other books have left off by creating a genuine self-understanding and a strong picture of the person you are and want to become to create real sustainable personal change.” --Stephen Weiss, Former President EDMC Online Higher Education and Former President and COO Capella Education Company “A strong personal brand is paramount for effective leadership. Be Your Own Brand is a powerful and practical guide for building deep and meaningful relationships.” --Perry Cantarutti, Senior Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Delta Air Lines “Be Your Own Brand, when applied within a business organization, has the power to accelerate the pace of organizational brand development tremendously.” --Taras K. Rebet, President, West Europe, Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH “From this book you’ll experience deep introspection and discover your own brand which will surely ignite personal and professional growth.” --Heather Backstrom, Employee Development Manager, Moog, Inc. – Aircraft Group
Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today (An Uncle Eric Book.) - PDF
Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today (An Uncle Eric Book.) - PDF
نویسندگان: Richard J. Maybury خلاصه: Ancient Rome discusses what happens when higher law principles and a free market economy are ignored. Mr. Maybury uses historical events to explain current events, including the wars in the former Soviet Empire, and the legal and economic problems of America today. Is your government making the same choices that led to the fall of Ancient Rome? Will history repeat?To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for "Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today" titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Ancient Rome" also available through Amazon.Can be used for courses in Ancient Rome, U.S. History, Government, and Economics.Table of Contents for Ancient RomeUncle Eric's Model of How the World WorksStudy Guide AvailableAbout the Cover IllustrationAuthor's DisclosureMapsTimeline1. History Repeats2. The Roman Disease that Stalks the Markets 3. The Roman Model4. Hitler and Mussolini5. The Roman Lust for Blood6. Logic vs. Interests7. Listen to the Music8. The Return of Feudalism9. Straight Lines10. The Byzantine Empire11. SummaryBibliographyGlossaryAbout Richard J. Maybury (Uncle Eric)IndexSuggested for Further ReadingRichard Maybury uses several examples from Ancient Rome to explain economic principles in his book "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" also available through Amazon.
What You Need to Know about Starting a Business - Original PDF
What You Need to Know about Starting a Business - Original PDF
نویسندگان: Kevin Duncan خلاصه: Ever wanted to be an entrepreneur? Ever wanted to control what you do, when you do it and stop just making money for someone else?Now is your chance. Starting up a business has never been more exciting.This book explains what you really need to know to make your business a success: • How you'll know if you've got a good idea• The practicalities of setting up a company • How to manage the money • How to sell what you do • How to make sure you stay soon through it all.This is the book you need to swagger into the Dragon's Den full of confidence.IntroductionChapter 1 - The IdeaChapter 2 - The Business PlanChapter 3 - Systems, Tools and LegalitiesChapter 4 - MoneyChapter 5 - Sales & MarketingChapter 6 - PeopleChapter 7 - Growth and Staying PowerChapter 8 - Lifestyle

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