Performance World

A piano tuner called Murkin, a close-shaven man with a yellow face, with a nose stained with snuff and cotton wool in his ears, came out of his hotel room into the passage. And looking at his frightened face one might have supposed that the ceiling had fallen in on him. 'Upon my word, Semyon!' he cried, seeing the attendant running towards him. 'What is the meaning of it? I am a rheumatic, delicate man and you make me go barefoot! Why is it you don't give me my boots all this time? Where are they?'

Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule - until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.

This audiobook is full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect icebreaker.

One key to creating a successful brand is building a highly competitive and effective Marketing Team. It begins with hiring the right people and then nurturing and motivating them to perform at their very best. This book describes the characteristics that predict whether a marketer will be successful, advises on how to onboard and develop them, reviews effective leadership approaches, and deals with tough questions like - When do you promote or terminate a marketer? This book is intended to be a situational resource for Marketing Managers at all levels and a blueprint for success for ...

Dave is opinionated. Dave will give you his opinion whether you want it or not.

If you're one of those people who loves a good rant then this audiobook is for you. Dave rants about everything you can think of including: Jeremy Kyle, Britain's Got Talent, Botox, ITV, Easy Jet, Losers, HR Departments. So if you have a bee in your bonnet or even a chip on your shoulder, don't do yoga or tantric breathing, simply read The World According to Dave.

Finally, a paradigm on leadership, transforming colleges, teaching, teams, business, sports and organizations based on research from the very best leaders and their qualities of momentum and focus as demonstrated from the research rather than whims, opinions, or influencers. Talent alone does not win championships but the research in this work shows thoughts, words, actions, habits and unified momentum does. Key leaders in the research include Jesus of Nazareth and John Wooden of UCLA.

Do you struggle to find the perfect venue for your theatre productions? Are you tired of endless searches, high costs, and unsuitable spaces? Discover how you can find a space to put on your show anywhere. This book is designed specifically for directors and theatre teachers who want to eliminate the stress of venue hunting and focus on what they do best - creating amazing performances.

A short life of Dickens which celebrates the impact of the theatre on his life and work. Two hundred years after his death, Dickens’s work is more popular than ever, in a variety of media, most of them undreamed of during his lifetime. Over the last few decades of intensive research, Dickens the man has become much better known to us and the sheer originality of his personality blazes forth as never before.

Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.

Produced during the height of the post-World War II film noir movement, Blood on the Moon is a classic Western immersed in the film noir netherworld of double crosses, government corruption, shabby barrooms, gun-toting goons, and romantic betrayals. With this volume, biographer and noir expert Alan K. Rode brings the film to life for a new generation of listeners and film lovers.

This audiobook dives deep into the world of performance-enhancing drugs and provides many examples and types of drugs that have been used in the history of sports. Also discover some of the most deadly performance-enhancing drugs as well as some that may be hidden in your medicine cabinet.

What if everything you thought you knew about the world was just the tip of the iceberg? In Mind-Blowing Secrets: 400 Unbelievable Facts That Will Change How You See the World, Peter Blake takes you on an extraordinary journey through the most fascinating, jaw-dropping truths from history, science, pop culture, and beyond.

What do Miami drug traffickers, bloodthirsty Yakuza warriors, Corona-soaked family BBQs, Oscar winner Helen Mirren, and a duct-taped Pontiac Fiero-turned-rocket-fueled spaceship have in common? They are all essential elements of the ever-expanding, logic-and-laws-of-physics-defying Fast & Furious mega-franchise: the most entertaining, outlandish, and secretly genius Hollywood success story that everyone has taken for granted—until now.

Step into the gripping and fast-paced world of fantasy hockey with "Hockey Heroes in the Virtual Arena." This comprehensive eBook serves as your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting, often unpredictable universe of virtual ice arenas, opening up a realm where your favorite players become part of your journey to success. In "Hockey Heroes in the Virtual Arena," you will delve deep into the heart of fantasy hockey. From understanding its core concepts, importance of knowing your players, to enlightening tips for player selection - the eBook kick-starts your voyage in the virtual rink in ...

Seth Bisen-Hersh’s third book Millennials Are Ruining the World! features 24 humorous essays on the generational divide. Topics include railing against millennials’ solipsistic entitlement, their lack of responsibility and reliability, and their outsized, outrageous outraging.

The funniest yo momma joke book in the world! 151+ funny yo momma jokes. Laugh until you cry at these funny yo momma jokes! With this awesome collection of funny yo momma jokes you can make everyone laugh! This audiobook is slammed full of funny yo momma jokes and is perfect for any occasion. You and your friends will laugh for hours at this funny joke book.

Are you ready to be swept off your feet? Dive into the mesmerizing world of dance with "The Elegance of Motion: A Journey Through the World of Dance," the latest masterpiece by renowned author Susanne J. Katts. This captivating book is your passport to an extraordinary journey through the rich and diverse universe of dance.

The American World War II film depicted a united America, a mythic America in which the average guy, the girl next door, the 4-F patriot, and the grieving mother were suddenly transformed into heroes and heroines, warriors and goddesses. The Star-Spangled Screen examines the historical accuracy—or lack thereof—of films about the Third Reich, the Resistance, and major military campaigns.

In A Vulgar Art, Ian Brodie uses a folkloristic approach to stand-up comedy, engaging the discipline's central method of studying interpersonal, artistic communication and performance. Because stand-up comedy is a rather broad category, people who study it often begin by relating it to something they recognize - "literature" or "theatre"; "editorial" or "morality" - and analyze it accordingly. A Vulgar Art begins with a more fundamental observation: Someone is standing in front of a group of people, talking to them directly, and trying to make them laugh.

Would you rather earn $0.01 every time you took a step or $1 every time you jumped? Would you rather get $1 million dollars now, or $1,000 a day until you say the word "oops"? This book will entertain you for hours....