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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A beautifully designed, classic edition of Melville's original tale.discovered unfinished in the author's desk shortly after his death.Billy Budd, a cheerful, good looking sailor with a natural charisma and innocence that makes him popular with the crew, is aboard a British ship during the Napoleonic wars. His only physical defect is a stutter which grows worse when under intense stress. Budd arouses the antagonism of the ship's bitter master-at-arms, John Claggart, who falsely accuses Billy of conspiring to mutiny. Billy, dumfounded by the accusation, becomes unable to defend himself because of his stuttering and in frustration strikes the lying Claggart with a blow so powerful that it kills the man instantly. In the ensuing trial Melville explores good and evil, justice and mercy, right and wrong, and natural law verses man's law as the ship's Captain recognizes the innocence of Budd's intent, but the law of mutiny requires him to sentence Billy to be hanged.Billy Budd, Sailor is the last novel written by American writer Herman Melville. Beginning the original work in 1888, it was left unfinished at the time of his death in 1891, remaining unpublished until 1924. Melville scholars engaged in study and scrupulous research of the book for many years that resulted in this final text. This classic edition offers all lovers of literature the best and most authentic version of the American storyteller's final masterpiece, which has been acclaimed as second only to Moby Dick among Melville's Work.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ethan Frome, written in 1911 by Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Edith Wharton, is set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. Against a backdrop of a cold, grey, bleak New England winter, a visiting engineer staying temporarily in town while working nearby, tells the story of his encounter with Ethan Frome, who is an isolated farmer trying to scrape out a living while tending to his frigid, demanding and ungrateful wife, Zeena.The narrator's initial impressions are based on his observations of Frome, watching as he goes about his daily tasks. Something about him catches the eye and curiosity of the visitor, yet no one in town wants to discuss or reveal many details about the strange man or his background.The narrator ultimately finds himself having to stay overnight in Frome's house in order to escape a fierce winter storm and is then able to observe Frome up close. When he shares his observations with others in town it triggers them to be more forthcoming with their own knowledge and impressions.Ethan Frome is a man with a history of thwarted dreams and desires whose longing ends in an ironic turn of events. A bit of hope enters his life of despair when his wife's cousin Mattie arrives. He falls in love with her and his life is transformed but their fate is doomed by the stifling conventions of the era.This beautifully designed American Literature Classic presents compelling characters trapped in circumstances from which they seem unable to escape.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A beautifully designed edition of one of the most beloved science fiction novels of all time.First published in 1895, The Time Machine won author H.G. Wells immediate recognition and has been regarded ever since as one of the great masterpieces in the literature of science fiction. It popularized the concept of time travel and introduced the concept of a 'time machine' device that could travel forwards and backwards through the years.It is the story of one man's astonishing journey beyond the conventional limits of the imagination. One of the most renowned works of science fiction, The Time Machine reflects on the adventures of The Time Traveller - a man who constructs a machine which allows him to explore what the future has to offer. When he courageously steps out of his machine for the first time, he finds himself in the year 802,701-and everything has changed. In this unfamiliar utopian age, creatures seem to dwell together in perfect harmony. Thinking he can study these marvelous beings and unearth their secret then return to his own time, he discovers that his only avenue of escape, his invention, has been stolen.Wells is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term 'time machine', which was coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to such a vehicle. The book has been adapted for a number of films and elevision shows, as well as inspiring other science fiction writers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When she was 19 months old, Helen Keller (1880-1968) suffered a severe illness that left her blind and deaf. Not long after, she also became mute. Her tenacious struggle to overcome these handicaps - with the help of her inspired and inspiring teacher, Anne Sullivan - is one of the great stories of human courage and dedication. The Story of My Life, first published in 1903, is Helen Keller's classic autobiography detailing the first 22 years of her life, including the magical moment at a water pump when, recognizing the connection between the word 'water' and the cold liquid flowing over her hand, she realized that objects had names.She had many experiences which were equally thrilling and noteworthy including her joy at eventually learning to speak so that by the time she was 16, she could speak well enough to attend preparatory school followed by her education at Radcliffe, from which she graduated cum laude, and of course, her extraordinary relationship with Miss Sullivan who had shown a remarkable gift and genius for communicating with her eager and quick-to-learn pupil. Keller also writes of her friendships with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edward Everett Hale and other notables.Keller first began to write The Story of My Life in 1902, when she was still a student at Radcliffe College. The book is dedicated to inventor Alexander Graham Bell, and the dedication reads, 'To ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL Who has taught the deaf to speak and enabled the listening ear to hear speech from the Atlantic to the Rockies, I dedicate this Story of My Life.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This celebrated masterpiece is Oscar Wilde's only novel. A mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense, it has endured due to its artful prose and the philosophical questions it raises, as well as the scandal it caused upon its initial publication in 1890.Written in his distinctively dazzling manner and combining aspects of a Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, Wilde forges a devastating account of the effects of evil and depravity on a fashionable young man in late 19th century England who sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty.A concept that Wilde derived from the German legend of Faust, Gray is the subject of a portrait by painter Basil Hallward who deems his subject's beauty to be inconceivably great. Rather than having to age himself, an egotistical Dorian wishes for the painting to age instead of him so that he can retain his youthful good looks. Gray plunges into a life of vice and debauchery with its sole aim being pleasure. His body retains perfect youth and vigor while the portrait changes day by day into a ghastly chronicle of evil, documenting each of his sins with its appearance, which he must keep hidden from the world.This spellbinding novel tale that warns its readers of the dangers that come with narcissism, self-indulgence, and ignorance still ranks as one of Wilde's most important works. Of Gray's relationship to him, Wilde noted 'Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry what the world thinks me: Dorian what I would like to be-in other ages, perhaps.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the True Meaning of VictoryThe Art of War is one of the most widely read classics of history-and one of the most practical works of philosophy ever written. Now, for the first time, this 'landmark edition' presents the unparalleled 1910 translation by British sinologist Lionel Giles (1875-1958) along with Giles' equally potent 1905 translation of the Tao Te Ching, the work upon which The Art of War stands, for a complete and transformative experience of martial wisdom.PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz introduces and annotates this volume, highlighting the complementary insights of The Art of War and the Tao Te Ching. Mitch's footnotes clarify the meaning and context of The Art of War, as his introduction-a compelling study in itself-explores the relevance, history, and authorship of these ageless classics. This volume also features an integrated index of The Art of War and the Tao Te Ching, helping the reader locate commonalities between them. 'My hope is that your reading The Art of War alongside Giles' translation of the Tao Te Ching,' Mitch writes in the introduction, 'will provide you-at times joltingly-with a powerful new estimate and measure of personal behavior.The Art of War is a book of ethical power-not force, which dies with its user, but power which is generative and renewable.' 'To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.'-Sun Tzu, The Art of War.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Referrals are the most effective way of getting business you will ever use. In fact, referrals are 35% more likely to do business with you and will give you 25% more money. But referrals also are among the most difficult to get. Asking for referrals is a mix of skills, confidence and mindset. Most referral generation techniques don't work. Now Kerry Johnson MBA, Ph.D. will show you the ones that do.Learn:- How to develop a results-focused mindset- Proven techniques in gaining 5 to 10 referrals every week- How to segment your client base- The steps to incumbent advisor relationship- How to get mass referrals from centers of influence.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Winget provides a wealth of sound entrepreneurial counsel customized for the beginner and covering everything from social media to time management.'- Kirkus ReviewsLarry Winget is NOT against starting your own business or becoming an entrepreneur. He is against doing it the wrong way, with no plan, little preparation and only your passion to rely on.Larry often says people have been sold an old bag of "hooey" about what it takes to be successful in business. Forget passion, motivation, "loving what you do", etc. Those things matter, but only a little. What really matters is finding a problem and solving it, serving your customer better than the competition, knowing how to sell and managing your time, resources and employees.You will not only be asked the tough questions in this book, you'll get the answers. Questions like: Is your business necessary What problem does it solve What need does it fill What pain does it alleviate What tangible benefit will the customer receive What should I charge What gives you the right to be in business Learn how to:- Hire and fire- Manage employees according to the core values of honesty, integrity and more- Serve your customer the way they want to be served- Sellno skill is more important- Become impossible to say no to- Create value in the mind of the customer- "Circle the Wagons" and defend yourself and your business when it all goes to HellThis short course in business preparation and business survival is the handbook you need before you quit your day job.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dispel your misconceptions and dissolve past discomfort about tithing. Harness the power of tithing today. Say 'thank you' for the abundance manifesting or appearing in your life right now - and in the days to come. This pioneering book launched the contemporary prosperity movement and has created lasting change for readers in more than 67 countries.As you discover this art, nothing can stand in your way of realizing the life you truly desire.PAULA LANGGUTH RYAN is a widely-respected voice in the contemporary prosperity movement. She is an independent Unity Minister, founder of The Village Gathering (a Course in Miracles-based non-profit), and the author of Bounce Back from Bankruptcy, former host of the Conflict Free Zone daily radio show, a spiritual mediator, transformational communication consultant and life coach. She helps people and organizations bring the pieces of their lives together in peace so they can achieve their dreams.'PAULA LANGGUTH RYAN JUST WROTE THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER SEEN ON THE ART OF TITHING.'- Joe Vitale, as seen in 'The Secret'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Referrals are the most effective way of getting business you will ever use. In fact, referrals are 35% more likely to do business with you and will give you 25% more money. But referrals also are among the most difficult to get. Asking for referrals is a mix of skills, confidence and mindset. Most referral generation techniques don't work. Now Kerry Johnson MBA, Ph.D. will show you the ones that do.Learn:- How to develop a results-focused mindset- Proven techniques in gaining 5 to 10 referrals every week- How to segment your client base- The steps to incumbent advisor relationship- How to get mass referrals from centers of influence. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the True Meaning of VictoryThe Art of War is one of the most widely read classics of history-and one of the most practical works of philosophy ever written. Now, for the first time, this 'landmark edition' presents the unparalleled 1910 translation by British sinologist Lionel Giles (1875-1958) along with Giles' equally potent 1905 translation of the Tao Te Ching, the work upon which The Art of War stands, for a complete and transformative experience of martial wisdom.PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz introduces and annotates this volume, highlighting the complementary insights of The Art of War and the Tao Te Ching. Mitch's footnotes clarify the meaning and context of The Art of War, as his introduction-a compelling study in itself-explores the relevance, history, and authorship of these ageless classics. This volume also features an integrated index of The Art of War and the Tao Te Ching, helping the reader locate commonalities between them.'My hope is that your reading The Art of War alongside Giles' translation of the Tao Te Ching,' Mitch writes in the introduction, 'will provide you-at times joltingly-with a powerful new estimate and measure of personal behavior.The Art of War is a book of ethical power-not force, which dies with its user, but power which is generative and renewable.''To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.'-Sun Tzu, The Art of War.…