The title of this book was inspired by the videos of Italians in quarantine singing from their balconies that circulated around social media in mid-March while Italy was on lock-down to help stem the rising tide of the COVID 19 coronavirus outbreak that was devastating that country. As of the date of this writing, according to the website worldometers.info, the COVID 19 strain of the coronavirus is confirmed to have infected 3,810,709 people and killed at least 264,020 worldwide. Tracking ...

More Than Words is a compilation of the author's work from the past ten years. The book contains poetic narratives on family, friends, society, patriotism and athletics. The intent is that readers are intrigued by the heartfelt words of the author and that they gain a positive perspective and can associate the poems with events in their daily lives as well.

Mendacity Quirk Slipstream Snafu is a collection of 100 twenties, a form and mode of poetry created by Jackson Mac Low in 1989. Five stanzas of four lines each, these poems were composed spontaneously with a free-associational approach in a meditative state of mind. Utilizing little in the way of connective tissue, the poems leave a great deal of room for interpretation so that the reader is more an active participant in creating meaning from the text rather than merely being led along by ...

With a variety of case examples and contributions from experienced clinicians, this book introduces Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in practical, user-friendly language, and for the first time guides readers on how to use it with people with intellectual disabilities.CAT is increasingly recognised as an effective approach for working with people with intellectual disabilities. It focuses on observing and describing typical patterns of how the client relates to others, how they beh...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the founder of the acclaimed Rancho Gordo bean company, an authoritative guide to 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them, featuring 100 classic and modern recipes.“The Bean Book is the magnum opus from the KING of heirloom beans!”—Ted Allen, host of Food Network’s Chopped“An absolute must-have for anyone who believes that beans can be every bit as magical as a spoonful...

The author of The 2-Hour Job Search shows you how to land your dream job, from writing the perfect resume and cover letter to nailing any interview and negotiating your offerSteve Dalton’s 2-Hour Job Search simplified the process of finding work by utilizing technology, and now The Job Closer helps you seal the deal by applying his time-saving techniques to the surrounding steps. As a career consultant, Dalton has found that job seekers r...

Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these revised and updated tools and recommendations.“The most practical, stress-free guide ever written for finding a white-collar job.”—Dan Heath, coauthor of Switch and Made to StickTechnology has changed not only the way we do business, but also the way we look for work. The ...

This is the story of a banker and a foreign correspondent, neighbors in Brooklyn, who decide to quit their jobs and start their own brewery in 1986. Improbably, they succeed. Starting with no knowledge of commercial brewing, they learn that their four combined Ivy League degrees only take them so far. They nevertheless tackle one of the hardest challenges imaginable: building a sales-driven manufacturing company from scratch in the heart of New York City. In the next 15 years, they encount...

Ever wondered what it's like to escape from a cult? Curious about the personal stories of those who've lived through it? Escaping the Potter's House will take you on a riveting journey through the lives of ten brave individuals who broke free.Discover firsthand accounts of those who joined the Potter's House, whether by birth or later in life.Learn about the deep involvement, control, and manipulation experienced within the church.Understand the p...

BEER SCHOOLBeer SchoolBottling Success at the Brooklyn BreweryWhat do you get when you cross a journalist and a banker?A brewery, of course.“A great city should have great beer. New York finally has, thanks to Brooklyn. Steve Hindy and Tom Potter provided it. Beer School explains how they did it: their mistakes as well as their triumphs. Steve writes with a journalist’s skepticism—as though he has forgotten that he is reporting on himself. T...

Boost the flavor of any meal with Cured, “a master class” (Saveur) on cooking with pickles, jams, preserves, sauces, and more—whether made from scratch or store-bought—featuring 150+ recipes for everything from quick weeknight meals to Sunday suppers.“Insightful, brilliant, clever, and beautiful.”—John Currence, James Beard Award winner and author of TailgreatTo cure something is to transform it, allowing it to em...

From the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and Jack the Ripper guided tours to the Phnom Penh killing fields, ‘dark tourism’ is now a multi-million-pound global industry. Even in the most pleasant tourist destinations, underlying harms are constantly perpetuated, affecting both consumers and those who work or live around such tourist hotspots. Highlighting 50 travel destinations across six continents, expert criminologists, psychologists and historians explore the past and contemporary issues whi...