A celebration of Sinatra's enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. For nearly sixty years, Frank Sinatra [1915-98] triumphed in concert, in the recording studio, on television, and on the big screen, refashioning his image to suit the temper of the times. Sinatra did it "his way," remaining bothelusive and alluring, and appealing to men and women alike. This collection analyzes the qualities that ensured Sinatra's staying power: his impeccable musicality, his charisma, his tough-mindedness, and even his peccadilloes. The contributors to this volume evaluate Sinatra's impact on all areas of entertainment, and examine many of the cultural forces he influenced and was influenced by, including Bing Crosby, Elvis, the "Beats," the Beatles, and Rock 'n' Roll. What emerges is a portrait of an artist, entertainment icon, and legendary symbol of popular culture. This appreciation of the Sinatra phenomenon celebrates his enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. Contributors: Blaine Allan, Samuel L. Chell, David Finck, Joseph Fioravanti Jeanne Fuchs, Philip Furia, Roger Gilbert, Ruth Prigozy, Walter Raubicheck, Lisa Jo Sagolla, Ron Simon, Arnold Jay Smith, James F. Smith, Patric M. Verrone, David Wild Jeanne Fuchs is Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and Languages at Hofstra University; Ruth Prigozy is Professor of English at Hofstra University.

The BBC's Jazz Book of the Year for 2008. Few jazz musicians have had the lasting influence or attracted as much scholarly study as John Coltrane. Yet, despite dozens of books, hundreds of articles, and his own recorded legacy, the "facts" about Coltrane's life and work have never been definitely established. Well-known Coltrane biographer and jazz educator Lewis Porter has assembled an international team of scholars to write The John Coltrane Reference, an indispensable guide to the life and music of John Coltrane. The John Coltrane Reference features a a day-by-day chronology, which extends from 1926-1967, detailing Coltrane's early years and every live performance given by Coltrane as either a sideman or leader, and a discography offering full session information from the first year of recordings, 1946, to the last, 1967. The appendices list every film and television appearance, as well as every recorded interview. Richly illustrated with over 250 album covers and photos from the collection of Yasuhiro Fujioka, The John Coltrane Reference will find a place in every major library supporting a jazz studies program, as well as John Coltrane enthusiasts.

The fourth edition of "The Immunoassay Handbook" provides an excellent, thoroughly updated guide to the science, technology and applications of ELISA and other immunoassays, including a wealth of practical advice. It encompasses a wide range of methods and gives an insight into the latest developments and applications in clinical and veterinary practice and in pharmaceutical and life science research.

Highly illustrated and clearly written, this award-winning reference work provides an excellent guide to this fast-growing field. Revised and extensively updated, with over 30% new material and 77 chapters, it reveals the underlying common principles and simplifies an abundance of innovation.

"The Immunoassay Handbook "reviews a wide range of topics, now including lateral flow, microsphere multiplex assays, immunohistochemistry, practical ELISA development, assay interferences, pharmaceutical applications, qualitative immunoassays, antibody detection and lab-on-a-chip.

This handbook is a must-read for all who use immunoassay as a tool, including clinicians, clinical and veterinary chemists, biochemists, food technologists, environmental scientists, and students and researchers in medicine, immunology and proteomics. It is an essential reference for the immunoassay industry.

David Wild is a healthcare industry veteran, with experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and immunodiagnostics, which remains his passion. He worked for Amersham, Eastman-Kodak, Johnson & Johnson, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and consulted for diagnostics and biotechnology companies. He led research and development programs, design and construction of chemical and biotechnology plants, and integration of acquired companies. Director-level positions included Research and Development, Design Engineering, Operations and Strategy, for billion dollar businesses. He retired from full-time work in 2012 to focus on his role as Editor of "The Immunoassay Handbook," and advises on product development, manufacturing and marketing.
Provides a unique mix of theory, practical advice and applications, with numerous examplesIncludes explanations of technologies under development and practical insider tips that are sometimes omitted from scientific papers Includes a comprehensive troubleshooting guide, useful for solving problems and improving assay performance

The BBC's Jazz Book of the Year for 2008. Few jazz musicians have had the lasting influence or attracted as much scholarly study as John Coltrane. Yet, despite dozens of books, hundreds of articles, and his own recorded legacy, the "facts" about Coltrane's life and work have never been definitely established. Well-known Coltrane biographer and jazz educator Lewis Porter has assembled an international team of scholars to write The John Coltrane Reference, an indispensable guide to the life and music of John Coltrane. The John Coltrane Reference features a a day-by-day chronology, which extends from 1926-1967, detailing Coltrane's early years and every live performance given by Coltrane as either a sideman or leader, and a discography offering full session information from the first year of recordings, 1946, to the last, 1967. The appendices list every film and television appearance, as well as every recorded interview. Richly illustrated with over 250 album covers and photos from the collection of Yasuhiro Fujioka, The John Coltrane Reference will find a place in every major library supporting a jazz studies program, as well as John Coltrane enthusiasts.

Elaine and Clifford Jessop, a suburban couple living in a penthouse apartment in Chelsea, not highfliers but nevertheless career-minded. Clifford held a high-ranking position in Customs and Immigration. Elaine had just been promoted as personal assistant to the MD of a renowned company that specialised in the handling of high-quality diamonds and gems. They were happy with their lives until Clifford had a chance encounter with his long-lost half brother. From that moment on, their world was turned upside down when murder, kidnapping, and mayhem shattered their peaceful existence. Quest of Fate is a story full of an ever-growing flow of suspense, ensuring the reader's interest and keeping them wondering how it will end.

"The Story of a Life with Strings Attached"
Brad Paisley is one of country music's leading men--admired as a recording artist, a performer, a songwriter, and a guitar slinger. This was not always so. In "Diary of a Player," Paisley for the first time fully retraces his entire musical and personal journey to date. And it all began with a loving grandfather who gave eight-year-old Brad Douglas Paisley a Sears Danelectro guitar--the Christmas gift that would alter Brad's life forever. In Brad's own words, we read his emotional tribute to his late great "Papaw," Warren Jarvis, who sparked his dream come true:
"When I was eight I got a gift from my grandpa. No coincidence that around that time I also got an identity. See, no matter how I have changed, learned, and evolved as a person, the guitar has been a major part of it, and really the only constant. A crutch, a shrink, a friend, love interest, parachute, flying machine, soapbox, canvas, liability, investment, jackpot, tease, a sage, a gateway, an addiction, a recovery, a temptress, a church, a voice, veil, armor, and lifeline. My grandpa knew it could be many of these things for me, but mostly he just wanted me to never be alone. He said if I learned to play, anything would be manageable, and life would be richer. You can get through some real tough moments with that guitar on your knee. When life gets intense, there are people who drink, who seek counseling, eat, or watch TV, pray, cry, sleep, and so on. I play."

The book is the thoughts of an individual on life and death. There is no intention to upset or offend but subject matters may be upsetting.

Being curious and inquisitive is never a perfect combination, but add them to Tilley Watson, and you have a recipe for disaster. That is what Tilley's parents discovered when she insisted that she saw a murderer while on her way to work one day. Tilley was known for jumping to conclusions and making more of a situation than there really was. Her parents and her friends usually just humoured her. This time though it was to come back and haunt her and them. Tilley's and her parents' lives were turned upside down as her curiosity took her through turmoil and near-death situations, leaving her to regret ever putting herself in such positions. Follow Tilley during her captivating journey right up to the unexpected conclusion.

Thomas Woolfe, ein ehemaliger kleiner Gangster verdient sein Geld nun als Privatdetektiv. Da langsam das Geld knapp wird und die Verlockungen in sein altes Leben abzurutschen immer grosser werden scheint der Geheimnisvolle Klient Mr. Cohen ein Glucksfall zu sein. Doch in welche Londoner Abgrunde dieser Auftrag ihn fuhrt konnte sich nicht einmal ein Teufel ausmalen... Ein Privatdetektiv steht am Anfang seiner Reise in die Abgrunde einer korrupten Gesellschaft in der ein Menschenleben nicht den geringsten Wert mehr besitzt. Ein Mann auf der Jagd nach einer der Wahrheiten

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Arbeit, Beruf, Ausbildung, Organisation, Note: 1,7, Ruhr-Universitat Bochum, Veranstaltung: Entwicklungstrends im Dienstleistungssektor, 18 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Mit dieser Arbeit soll versucht werden aufzuzeigen, welche Mangel der deutsche Einzelhandel im Bereich der Personalentwicklung aufweist und wo akuten Nachholbedarf in diesem speziellen Organisationsbereich besteht. Personalwesen wird in vielen Einzelhandelsunternehmen immer noch auf die klassische Personaladministration (mit den Kernaufgaben Einstellung, Lohnbuchhaltung, Datenerfassung und Kundigung) reduziert. Auf der anderen Seite wird Personalentwicklung dort, wo sie fester Bestandteil der Organisationsstruktur ist, oftmals nur auf Mitglieder des oberen und mittleren Managements angewandt.4 Dieser Missstand fuhrt zu einer sich schleichend ausbreitenden Qualifikationslucke der Mitarbeiter und setzt langfristig eine Negativspirale in Kraft, die von weiteren Umsatzruckgangen und kostenbedingtem Personalabbau gepragt ist. Um die Brisanz dieses Prozesses zu illustrieren und mogliche Handlungsalternativen aufzuzeigen, werde ich zunachst eine kurze Einfuhrung in den Bereich der Dienstleistungen und deren klassische Definition geben. Anschliessend wird der Bereich des Einzelhandels (eingebettet in den Gesamtkontext der gegenwartigen Entwicklungen des Dienstleistungssektors) systematisiert, seine vier Hauptauspragungen in Deutschland dargestellt und zukunftige Entwicklungen prognosti ziert (Kapitel 2). Danach werde ich aktuelle Theorien der Personalentwicklung vorstellen und ihre idealtypischen Trager, Ziele und Konzepte vorstellen (Kapitel 3) Daran anknupfend werden die aus diesen Ergebnissen resultierenden Herausforderungen und Qualifikationsprofile zukunftiger Personalentwicklungsmassnahmen im Einzelhandel formuliert (Kapitel 4) und vor dem Hintergrund aktueller Entwicklungstrends zur Diskussion gestellt (Kapitel