This book provides the first official publication of this exceptional collection at George Washington`s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. Selected silver, ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, metals, paintings, and miniatures, as well as personal items, are presented in the context of Washington`s life as a Virginia planter, commander in chief, United States president, and retired public servant

This textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yuli presents information in short, bite-sized sections, introducing the major concepts in language study - from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. Students emerge with a clear understanding of the major consepts in language study

Книга представляет собой классический труд Спинозы, в котором дается критика и анализ истории библейского текста, опровергается богословское учение об откровении, о пророчестве, о чудесах, вскрывается нелепость религиозного мировоззрения, его несовместимость с наукой

This book lays it all out: from designing your business card to landing jobs, from building your Rolodex to crafting an image, from transforming your skill portfolio to delivering WOW results every time. Here the author shows you how to create a unique, fabulous, high-performance Brand You

The book shows that you do not need to have an English degree to write technically. But you should have some knowledge of your audience and a strategy for composing the type of document that will present your information in a way that will be understood by the most people

The author in his book takes a new and original look at the complex workings of the slave trade. The result is an astonishingly detailed look at the voyage of a single ship that sheds new light on the collaborative nature of the slave trade and how it shaped morality, politics and economics on three continents. By combining the detailed story of an expedition with an exploration of the significant personalities and events that were shaping Europe, West Africa and the Caribbean in the early 18th century, this book provides an intimate understanding of a horrifying world

Книга американского журналиста давно уже стала мировым бестселлером. Она учит многому, но в первую очередь - умению завоевывать головокружительные вершины. Самое важное и самое нужное - в чеканных формулировках законов и их доступных толкованиях

This book helps your employees to excel in dealing with the public with this stimulating, fun-filled collection of customer service training games. Designed not only to teach important skills but also to spark enthusiasm and a high level of involvement in the participants, these games utilize entertaining and instructive techniques such as role-playing, charades, brainstorming, and debate. As a result of these exercises, employees will learn how to create a rapport with the customer, how to focus on the unique needs of individual customers, how to maintain a positive attitude, and more

This book covers the basic principles and concerns of management and its problems, challenges, and opportunities, giving managers, executives, and professionals the tools to perform the tasks that the economy and society of tomorrow will demand of them

This book provides leaders and managers tools, frameworks, and advice for bringing these breakthrough change methods to life within their own organizations