In A Short History of Russia Mary Platt Parmele takes the reader on a survey of Russia's rich past, from the state's early dramatic beginnings to its struggle to control society, the transformation of the empire into a multi-ethnic empire, and beyond.

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Sales is an industry that has evolved from the simple wheel to todays myriad of products or services camouflaged with features, benefits and fluff, led by stellar group of brand name companies. If you are new to sales, frustrated with your current career in sales because of inconsistent numbers or are an old dog that needs a new (proven sales pitch), this really is the only book you will EVER need to unlocking a rewarding career in sales, not just from a production stand point but also by understanding the complete process of the Buying Curve. The book is split into four parts - The Sale, nine steps of the sales process, delivered in an easy to follow and read format. Most importantly what will increase your sales without effort, in fact easier than what you are currently doing. If you are new to the industry it will insure you get off to the right start with a solid and proven way to make you a top sales person no matter what type of industry you are working in. If you are looking to refresh your old style, look no further this book will take you from ]snail mail] to ]email and social media]. The second part - No Sale - takes a light hearted, but real look at the mistakes we make when we are not selling and the impact it has on us (a must read for all). The third section, How do we really fix what went wrong in our sales pitch? The last section, Coming Full Circle relates to what is needed in selling to todays media savvy prospect who know their options, that shop around with a touch of a smart phone or mouse click, and how they become your greatest asset or your downfall.

Whether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The "Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture" examines the people, major events, media, and controversies in eight thematic chapters and over 150 entries to provide an invaluable resource for any student, scholar, or everyday political junkie needing a comprehensive introduction to the subject.

On a typical weeknight in the United States, millions shun the traditional evening network news broadcasts and, instead, later grab their remotes to turn to Comedy Central to catch up on the political happenings of the day, delivered by the comedian Jon Stewart on the faux news program, "The Daily ShoW." Immediately afterwards, they might stay tuned to "The Colbert Report" for another dosage of hilarious, fake news that, to them, comes across more honestly than the serious version they could watch on CNN. Whether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The "Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture" provides in-depth coverage of these fascinating, and often surprising intersections in both historical and contemporary culture.

This highly readable and entertaining encyclopedia provides a sweeping survey of the historic and ongoing interplay between politics, the media, and popular culture in eight thought-provoking chapters. The volume is enhanced with the inclusion of over 150 entries to help students and researchers easily locate more in-depth information on topics ranging from political scandals to YouTube.

Living healthier and safer are the goals to strive for in Staying Alive On Planet Earth. Achieving those goals from choice of desire is explained as a basis for beginning a plan that will allow longevity to unfold. Learning how to arrive at these desires of living in such a manner that induces longer life is described as "getting and staying focused" on those desired goals; hence the addition of meaningful time on this planet. A brief history of man's evolution of survival helps to understand what really works in extending life. Exercising efforts to learn, practice and flow with the results are described in a clear and nondeceptive manner. Check out the contents.

This book collates writings from Petros Patounas in response to Jacques Lacan's Seminar of the Psychoanalytic Act. Some of the essays arise from presentations given in the seminar series, "Lacan and the Psychoanalytic Act: A Question of Subjective Presumption" during 2013/14 at the University of London Union, UK. Desire in Lacan is desire for absolute difference and yet its conveyance is an element Alien to the subject - that occurs by the letter and by the act; whose components do not represent themselves for one another as with the signifier. This is because the kinesis, let us say in abbreviated form, the flux, of the question, 'What is Psychoanalysis and What is its Ousia?' refers not to the 'Who or the What is a Psychoanalyst?' but to how the subject can deal with the megacosm of the Real, is neither a surprise nor an enigma - it is a mystery.