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How do Australians view themselves, Australian society and the world around them?
She'll be right … holds a mirror up to Australian society, providing a reflection of who we are as a nation and how we feel about life issues. Australians feel very lucky. Yet we are also deeply unhappy, with anxiety and depression the norm for too many. This book explores the reasons behind this and how we deal with it as a society.
Read this book and you're often...
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America is no longer a country but a multimillion-dollar brand, says Kalle Lasn and his fellow "culture jammers". The founder of Adbusters magazine, Lasn aims to stop the branding of America by changing the way information flows; the way institutions wield power; the way television stations are run; and the way the food, fashion, automobile, sports, music, and culture industries set agendas. With a courageous and compelling voice, Lasn deconstructs...
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Want to spark a conversation at your next gathering? Join the debate and uncover the truth about the CIA with this incredible coffee table book. Explore the agency's full-fledged history with accounts of what they've done in their time. Gather information from an expert history buff and gain insight on the real-life implications of certain actions. Learn what the CIA is really up to, and find out how it affects the American public. Discover even...
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A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insider's view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy family, her personal and professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of the artists themselves
Peggy Guggenheim was born into affluence and a lavish lifestyle. Bored with her seemingly "pedestrian" life in New York, she headed for Europe in 1921,...
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How do we use our mental images of the present to reconstruct our past? Maurice Halbwachs (1877-1945) addressed this question for the first time in his work on collective memory, which established him as a major figure in the history of sociology. This volume, the first comprehensive English-language translation of Halbwach's writings on the social construction of memory, fills a major gap in the literature on the sociology of knowledge.
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Music has long been an avenue for protest, seen as a way to promote freedom and equality, instill hope, and fight for change. Popular music, in particular, is considered to be an effective form of subversion and resistance under oppressive circumstances. But, as Nomi Dave shows us in The Revolution's Echoes, the opposite is also true: music can often support, rather than challenge, the powers that be.
Dave introduces readers to the music supporting...
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Embark on a Journey of Collective Triumph: Master the Art of Teamwork
Imagine a world where your success is amplified by the strengths of others, where collaboration breeds not just achievement, but a shared euphoria. "Shared Success: How Teamwork Leads to Winning in Life" is your roadmap to this reality. Dive into the core of collective victory, and emerge with a new understanding of how to transform individual capability into potent, unified power.
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For decades people have been told that the secret to success is a good education. But is it true? Many of the biggest names in the business world today never got a college degree.
After much research and thought Steve Lover has come to the conclusion that confidence is the most important characteristic to determine success.
However, even more important than developing your own confidence is the ability to Ignite your employees confidence....
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The enchanting story of some of the most beloved characters in English children's literature-Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Christopher Robin, and more-and the remarkable partnership between a writer and an illustrator that brought them to life, told for the first time in this beautiful volume illustrated with more than 125 full-color images from the Pooh...
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Unlock the secrets to success in the captivating world of character entertainment licensing with "The Art of Character Entertainment Licensing: A Guide to Licensing Success." This comprehensive guide dives deep into the intricacies of character licensing, providing invaluable insights and strategies for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.Discover the power of character licensing and how it can unlock new avenues for revenue and brand expansion....
12) La tribu vertical: Una historia de los ultras, hooligans y otros grupos radicales del fútbol español
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Fútbol, política, violencia, tribus urbanas, mitología. Borja Bauzá no escribe de oídas. Él mismo formó parte de un grupo ultra en su juventud, y para escribir este libro ha pasado años recorriendo España de norte a sur y de este a oeste entrevistándose con docenas de radicales de un sinfín de aficiones e ideologías. La tribu vertical es una radiografía sociológica, cultural y política de un fenómeno de masas transversal a nuestra...
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Featuring our greatest comedic minds on the nature of humor, its relevance in society-and why sometimes you just need a good dirty joke to cleanse the palate-Satiristas is a hilarious multi-voiced manifesto on satire and comedy presented by Paul Provenza, co-creator of The Aristocrats.
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In recent decades, sociology of education has been dominated by quantitative analyses of race, class, and gender gaps in educational achievement. And while there's no question that such work is important, it leaves a lot of other fruitful areas of inquiry unstudied. This book takes that problem seriously, considering the way the field has developed since the 1960s and arguing powerfully for its renewal.
The sociology of education, the contributors...
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¿Te abruma la cantidad de trabajo que debes sacar adelante? ¿No logras encontrar la forma de encajar todas tus responsabilidades? 'Cómo ser más productivo' te explica los principios fundamentales para ser más productivo en el trabajo. Este libro te permitirá: Ajustar tu agenda según tus prioridades Enfocarte en tus objetivos y evitar las distracciones Crear rutinas diarias más eficaces Establecer límites y aprender a decir que no.
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A gorgeously illustrated companion to the fashion documentary of the same name, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman is an unforgettable collection of anecdotes, from the hilarious to the poignant, in commemoration of the internationally renowned luxury specialty store's 111th anniversary. With delightful remembrances from celebrities, designers, and highly regarded fashion insiders-from Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacobs, and Vera Wang to Joan Rivers, Susan...
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New York Times, Spin, and Vanity Fair contributor Marc Spitz explores the first great cultural movement since Hip Hop: an old-fashioned and yet highly modern aesthetic that's embraced internationally by teens, twenty and thirty-somethings and even some Baby Boomers; creating hybrid generation known as Twee. Via exclusive interviews and years of research, Spitz traces Generation Twee's roots from the Post War 50s to its dominance in popular culture...
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Master the Art of Human Resources: Your Guide to Thriving in Today's Workplace
Embark on an enlightening journey into the heart of the modern workplace with "Breaking Down HR: The Basics You Need to Know." This comprehensive guide peels back the layers of Human Resources, unveiling its significance not just as a department, but as a pivotal force in shaping successful organizations. Whether you're aspiring to enter the HR profession, a small business...
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The contemporary athletic shoe has experienced an evolution comparable to man. What began as necessity matriculated to style, then morphed into a culture with its own multicultural identity. Sole Food, through the vehicle of sneaker culture addresses societal ills, life and identity within that culture, and explores the overall impact and phenomenon of sneakers on a global level. Whether an aficionado of sneaker culture or a contentious observer,...
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A gorgeous, groundbreaking survey of the evolution of the world's renowned French ateliers, from the vision of their founding designers to those today who both preserve the signature iconographies and bring their own interpretations to bear on modern couture fashion.
The world awaits Paris's flawless fashion presentations year after year, just as the evolutionary arc of French fashion grows richer with each season and each new talent. The New French...
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