This book presents the first authoritative and comprehensive account of the development of the Peruvian revolution of 1968. The study resulted from a team experiment in applied political science, economics, and sociology that maintained effective communications between Peru and the United States at many levels during the difficult years following the revolution. Each chapter is the result of continuous interaction between a leading authority and the major sectors of both societies. History...

While all music genres incorporate religious imagery, the blues has its origin in the soil of the church. In its infancy, the blues was often dismissed as undermining the church’s gospel songbook. The initial resistance, however, could not suppress the organic development of a genre of music born from suffering. The great Mississippi Delta bluesman, Muddy Waters, once said, "The blues was born behind a mule." Behind a beast of burden, the working man found in the blues a way to console the...

Do you crave the power to unlock your full leadership potential? Do you want to master the art of persuasion to lead and inspire others?In the world of Persuasive Leadership, we dive deep into the wisdom of top business visionaries who've harnessed the magic of persuasion to elevate their collaborative prowess and achieve unparalleled success. This book isn't just for the corporate elite – it's a goldmine of actionable insights for anyone hungry to amplify their influence ...

The story of Afro-Brazilian percussionist Naná Vasconcelos stitches together histories of 1960s-1980s jazz, psychedelia, world music, experimentalism and post-punk. Based in Recife, Rio de Janeiro, New York City and Paris, Naná played with musicians as varied as Egberto Gismonti, Don Cherry, Pat Metheny, Ralph Towner, Arto Lindsay, Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson, Paul Simon, Jon Hassell, Brian Eno, Os Mutantes, and Milton Nascimento.This book traces the 15 years (1964-1979) leading...

In "Travels in South Kensington with Notes on Decorative Art and Architecture in England," Moncure Daniel Conway presents a meticulous exploration of the rich artistic heritage found in one of London's most vibrant districts. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, the book serves as both a travel narrative and an insightful critique of decorative arts and architecture. Conway's keen observations blend anecdotal vignettes with historical analysis, illustrating how design reflects broa...

One of the most persistent, troubling, and divisive of the ideological divisions within modernity is the struggle over the Enlightenment and its legacy. Much of the difficulty is owed to a general failure among scholars to consider how history, philosophy, and politics work together. Rethinking the Enlightenment bridges these disciplinary divides. Recent work by historians has now called into question many of the clichés that still dominate scholarly understandings of the Enlightenment’s l...

Pivotal Leadership is a unique anthology that curates thought-transforming articles written by CEOs, entrepreneurs, and seasoned leaders themselves—no fuss and straight from the masters’ mouths! Discover their secrets on how to be effective leaders amid the toughest challenges wherein the toughest calls—the pivotal choices—have to be made, as well as gain refreshing insights on innovation and persuasion, all distilled from real-world experiences and business expertise and all pour...

Thirty-nine stories. Infinite directions. No two turns alike.From alien deserters selling vacuums in 1950s Roswell to weather gods learning about love, from frontier stagecoach mysteries to a grief-eater who discovers that consuming others' pain has consequences—Sharp Turns Ahead delivers genre-defying fiction that refuses to stay in one lane.What's inside:A scientist who helped engi...

“Quando pensi che la vita non potrebbe andare meglio di così, Blake Pierce arriva con un altro capolavoro del thriller e del mistero! Questo libro è pieno di svolte e il finale porta una sorprendente rivelazione. Lo raccomando fortemente per la biblioteca permanente di ogni lettore che ami i thriller davvero ben scritti.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (riguardo a Il Killer della Rosa)NON RESTA CHE NASCONDERSI è il libro #3 di una nuova serie thriller sull’FBI real...

“Quando pensi che la vita non potrebbe andare meglio di così, Blake Pierce arriva con un altro capolavoro del thriller e del mistero! Questo libro è pieno di svolte e il finale porta una sorprendente rivelazione. Lo raccomando fortemente per la biblioteca permanente di ogni lettore che ami i thriller davvero ben scritti.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (riguardo a Il Killer della Rosa)NON RESTA CHE SCAPPARE è il libro #1 di una nuova serie thriller sull’FBI realizz...

Accelerated Learning: Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory, and Save Your Time is your ultimate guide to mastering the skills that matter most in today’s fast-paced world—learning efficiently, retaining information longer, and maximizing your time.Whether you're a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this book gives you the exact strategies you need to unlock your brain’s full potential—no prior experience required.Inside, you’ll discover how to...

What do you do with your time? Spend, waste, lose, need more? Priorities and time are frequent topics in heartfelt discussions! The result is that we are often trying to fit our spiritual lives into our daily routines rather than the other way around. How's it working for you? A walk through the Christian Year gives us a Holy Spirit perspective on the sacred nature of time. The Christian life is about burrowing deeper and deeper into our faith. Advent to Ashes Volume 1 can help!Wit...