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The Sad End of Policarpo Quaresma
'The seed of madness exists in all of us and with no warning may attack, overpower, crush and bury us ... ' Policarpo Quaresma - fastidious civil servant, dedicated patriot, self-styled visionary - is a defender of all things Brazilian, full of schemes to improve his beloved homeland. Yet somehow each of his ventures, whether it is petitioning for Brazil's national language to be changed, buying a farm to prove the richness and fertility of the land, or offering support to government forces as they suppress a military revolt - results in ridicule and disaster. Quixotic and hapless, Quaresma's dreams will eventually be his undoing. Funny, despairing, moving and absurd, Lima Barreto's masterpiece shows a man and a country caught in the violent clash between illusion and reality, hope and decline, sanity and madness.
Thinking with Concepts
In his preface Mr Wilson writes 'I feel that a great many adults ... would do better to spend less time in simply accepting the concepts of others uncritically, and more time in learning how to analyse concepts in general'. Mr Wilson starts by describing the techniques of conceptual analysis. He then gives examples of them in action by composing answers to specific questions and by criticism of quoted passages of argument. Chapter 3 sums up the importance of this kind of mental activity. Chapter 4 presents selections for the reader to analyse, followed by questions of university entrance/scholarship type. This is a book to be worked through, in a sense a text-book.
The Successful CFO
In an increasingly complex and competitive business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has taken on an ever increasing level of importance in their organizations. Named CFO of the Year by the Houston Business Journal in 2014, Tony Tripodo shares his insights as to what it takes to become a successful CFO. With over 40 years' experience, mostly as a CFO in various organizations, but also as a board member and entrepreneur, Tony draws on the many lessons he has learned over the years with the knowledge of what works and what doesn't work for a CFO to achieve success as a dynamic and positive influence for their organization. We are just waiting on three quotes for the back cover and then we will be good to go. I will get you a cover template generated too.
Behind the Curtain
Behind the Curtain offers a first hand look at one of the most exclusive and distinguished professions in the world, opera. Authored by a Maestro who served eleven years at the Metropolitan Opera House and worked with some of the top names in the industry, William M. Weibel.
The Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane
Twelve year old Chia and her pet duck Pip are trapped inside dark and dingy mines, digging for diamonds for her evil stepmother Priscilla. They're trapped. Forever. No way to escape. Until one unexpected day a strange woman turns up to help them. Chia has no idea who she is, but the chance to escape is too good to resist. Chia and Pip find themselves transported to a magical house known as 66 Lilly Pilly Lane. Here Chia finally has the chance to help rescue her sister Viola from the clutches of Priscilla. As Chia sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, she navigates secrets, lies, and obstacles at every turn. But Chia has a bigger battle on her hands than defeating Priscilla, and a much greater purpose than helping her sister Viola. Will she finally understand that the only way to help her sister is to help herself? Or will she fail instead? Come on a magical adventure to discover The Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane. A middle grade novel that will entertain and delight even the most reluctant of readers. Ideal for kids ages 9 +
