The Art Of Escaping
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The Art Of Escaping
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Author : Erin Callahan
language : en
Publisher: Amberjack Publishing
Release Date : 2018-06-19
The Art Of Escaping written by Erin Callahan and has been published by Amberjack Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-19 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
Seventeen-year-old Mattie has a hidden obsession: escapology. Emphasis on hidden. If anyone from school finds out, she’ll be abandoned to her haters. Facing a long and lonely summer, Mattie finally seeks out Miyu, the reclusive daughter of a world-renowned escape artist. Following in Houdini’s footsteps, Miyu helps Mattie secretly transform herself into an escapologist and performance artist. When Will, a popular athlete from school, discovers Mattie’s act at an underground venue, Mattie fears her secret persona will be exposed. Instead of outing her, though, Will tells Mattie a secret not even his girlfriend knows. Through a blossoming friendship, the two must find a way to express their authentic selves. Told through the perspectives of the witty main characters, this funny and fresh debut explores the power of stage personas and secret spaces, and speaks to the uncanny ways in which friendships transform us.
Houdini S Box
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Author : Adam Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2016-08-30
Houdini S Box written by Adam Phillips and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Why are we all so spellbound by ideas of escape - and yet so dismissive of mere escapism? Houdini's Box explores four different escape artists. There is the case history of a little girl who is oddly committed to playing her own wayward version of hide and seek. There is Harry Houdini, the 'Greatest Magician the World has Ever Seen', who electrified the world through a series of death-defying escapes, compulsively re-inventing and re-enacting his own confinement. There is a man who, Jonah-like, is always arriving at the place he was escaping from, who thinks it is his destiny to be in flight, whether from women or from his analyst. And finally the poet Emily Dickinson, who for the last twenty years of her life finds freedom in self-imposed solitary confinement. In this, his most captivating book to date, Adam Phillips reminds us why people often feel most alive in the very moment of escape. But whether we are getting away from something, or getting away with something - as Icarus, or Oedipus, or Narcissus; as victims or tyrants - we cannot describe ourselves without also describing what we need to escape from, and what we want to escape to.
The Escape Artist
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Author : Jonathan Freedland
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-06-09
The Escape Artist written by Jonathan Freedland and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-09 with History categories.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE, RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE, WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR AND LONGLISTED FOR THE WINGATE LITERARY PRIZE A MAIL ON SUNDAY, THE TIMES, THE ECONOMIST, GUARDIAN, THE SPECTATOR, TIME, AND DAILY EXPRESS/DAILY MIRROR BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Thrilling' Daily Mail 'Gripping' Guardian 'Heartwrenching' Yuval Noah Harari 'Magnificent' Philip Pullman 'Excellent' Sunday Times 'Inspiring' Daily Mail 'An immediate classic' Antony Beevor 'Awe inspiring' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'Shattering' Simon Schama 'Utterly compelling' Philippe Sands 'A must-read' Emily Maitlis 'Indispensable' Howard Jacobson April 1944. Nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba and fellow inmate Fred Wetzler became two of the very first Jews to successfully escape Auschwitz. Evading the thousands of SS men hunting them, Vrba and Wetzler made the perilous journey on foot across Nazi-occupied Poland. Their mission: to reveal to the world the truth of the Holocaust. Vrba's unique testimony would save some 200,000 lives. But he kept on running - from his past, from his home country, his adopted country, even from his own name. Now, at last, Rudolf Vrba's heroism can be known.
Un Surrounded By Idiots
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Author : Anthony Schoellman
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-05-12
Un Surrounded By Idiots written by Anthony Schoellman and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-12 with categories.
About this book: Have you ever found yourself surrounded by people who seem to bring you down rather than lift you up? Have you ever been in a situation that feels toxic, but you just can't seem to escape it? If so, you're not alone. We all encounter toxic people and situations at some point in our lives, and it can be incredibly difficult to navigate. It's easy to get caught up in drama and negative energy, but the truth is, these people and situations can have a detrimental effect on our mental health and overall well-being. In this book, "Unsurrounded by Idiots: The Art of Escaping Toxic Situations and People," we'll explore the different types of toxicity you may encounter in your life, how to recognize the signs, and most importantly, how to escape and move on to a healthier and happier life. I've been there myself, surrounded by toxic people and situations that left me feeling drained and hopeless. But through trial and error, I've learned valuable lessons and developed effective strategies for escaping these toxic situations and people. And now, I want to share those lessons and strategies with you. This book is not only about escaping toxic situations and people, but it's also about building healthy relationships and setting boundaries to protect yourself from future toxicity. It's about recognizing your worth and valuing your mental health and well-being above all else. So if you're ready to take control of your life and escape the toxicity that's been holding you back, then let's get started.
The Myth Of Wu Tao Tzu
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Author : Sven Lindqvist
language : en
Publisher: Granta Books
Release Date : 2012-08-02
The Myth Of Wu Tao Tzu written by Sven Lindqvist and has been published by Granta Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'During the Tang dynasty, the Chinese artist Wu Tao-tzu was one day standing looking at a mural he had just completed. Suddenly, he clapped his hands and the temple gate opened. He went into his work and the gates closed behind him.' Thus begins Sven Lindqvist's profound meditation on art and its relationship with life, first published in 1967, and a classic in his home country - it has never been out of print. As a young man, Sven Lindqvist was fascinated by the myth of Wu Tao-tzu, and by the possibility of entering a work of art and making it a way of life. He was drawn to artists and writers who shared this vision, especially Hermann Hesse, in his novel Glass Bead Game. Partly inspired by Hesse's work, Lindqvist lived in China for two years, learning classical calligraphy from a master teacher. There he was drawn deeper into the idea of a life of artistic perfectionism and retreat from the world. But when he left China for India and then Afghanistan, and saw the grotesque effects of poverty and extreme inequality, Lindqvist suffered a crisis of confidence and started to question his ideas about complete immersion in art at the expense of a proper engagement with life. The Myth of Wu Tao-tzu takes us on a fascinating journey through a young man's moral awakening and his grappling with profound questions of aesthetics. It contains the bracing moral anger, and poetic, intensely atmospheric travel writing Lindqvist's readers have come to love.
100 Deadly Skills
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Author : Clint Emerson
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-10-13
100 Deadly Skills written by Clint Emerson and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-13 with Political Science categories.
A hands-on, practical survival guide from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, from eluding pursuers, evading capture, and surviving dangerous situations.
Escape Under The Forever Sky
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Author : Eve Yohalen
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2013-08-27
Escape Under The Forever Sky written by Eve Yohalen and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Loosely based on real-life events, this suspenseful story, by a debut novelist, is also funny and touching and will have readers riveted from start to finish. Lucy's mother is the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, so Lucy's life must be one big adventure, right? Wrong. Lucy's worrywart mother keeps her locked up inside the ambassador's residence. All Lucy can do is read about the exotic and exciting world that lies beyond the compound walls and imagine what it would be like to be a part of it. That is, until one day Lucy decides she has had enough and she and a friend sneak off for some fun. But to their horror, Lucy gets kidnapped! With only herself to rely upon, Lucy must use her knowledge of African animals, inventiveness, will, and courage to escape, and in the process embarks on an adventure beyond her wildest imagination. Includes bonus material! - Book Club Discussion Guide
Escape From The Ivory Tower
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Author : Nancy Baron
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2010-08-13
Escape From The Ivory Tower written by Nancy Baron and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-13 with Science categories.
Most scientists and researchers aren’t prepared to talk to the press or to policymakers—or to deal with backlash. Many researchers have the horror stories to prove it. What’s clear, according to Nancy Baron, is that scientists, journalists and public policymakers come from different cultures. They follow different sets of rules, pursue different goals, and speak their own language. To effectively reach journalists and public officials, scientists need to learn new skills and rules of engagement. No matter what your specialty, the keys to success are clear thinking, knowing what you want to say, understanding your audience, and using everyday language to get your main points across. In this practical and entertaining guide to communicating science, Baron explains how to engage your audience and explain why a particular finding matters. She explores how to ace your interview, promote a paper, enter the political fray, and use new media to connect with your audience. The book includes advice from journalists, decision makers, new media experts, bloggers and some of the thousands of scientists who have participated in her communication workshops. Many of the researchers she has worked with have gone on to become well-known spokespeople for science-related issues. Baron and her protégées describe the risks and rewards of “speaking up,” how to deal with criticism, and the link between communications and leadership. The final chapter, ‘Leading the Way’ offers guidance to scientists who want to become agents of change and make your science matter. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned veteran looking to hone your skills, Escape From the Ivory Tower can help make your science understood, appreciated and perhaps acted upon.
Escaping The Build Trap
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Author : Melissa Perri
language : en
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Release Date : 2018-11-01
Escaping The Build Trap written by Melissa Perri and has been published by O'Reilly Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-01 with Business & Economics categories.
To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs. In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can help companies solve real customer problems while achieving business goals. By understanding how to communicate and collaborate within a company structure, you can create a product culture that benefits both the business and the customer. You’ll learn product management principles that can be applied to any organization, big or small. In five parts, this book explores: Why organizations ship features rather than cultivate the value those features represent How to set up a product organization that scales How product strategy connects a company’s vision and economic outcomes back to the product activities How to identify and pursue the right opportunities for producing value through an iterative product framework How to build a culture focused on successful outcomes over outputs
Lily Ren E Escape Artist
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Author : Trina Robbins
language : en
Publisher: Graphic Universe ™
Release Date : 2011-11-01
Lily Ren E Escape Artist written by Trina Robbins and has been published by Graphic Universe ™ this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In 1938, Lily Ren e Wilheim is a 14-year-old Jewish girl living in Vienna. Her days are filled with art and ballet. Then the Nazis march into Austria, and Lily's life is shattered overnight. Suddenly, her own country is no longer safe for her or her family. To survive, Lily leaves her parents behind and travels alone to England. Escaping the Nazis is only the start of Lily's journey. She must escape many more times-from servitude, hardship, and danger. Will she find a way to have her own sort of revenge on the Nazis? Follow the story of a brave girl who becomes an artist of heroes and a true pioneer in comic books.