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  • The World's Greatest Short Stories

    James Daley

    Paperback (Dover Publications, April 28, 2006)
    Wonderfully wide-ranging and enjoyable, this outstanding collection features short stories by great 19- and 20th-century writers from America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Western Europe. Included are Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," in which two waiters and a lonely customer in a Spanish cafe confront the concept of nothingness; "A & P," John Updike's most anthologized story and one of his most popular; "Borges and I," typical Jorge Luis Borges — imaginative, philosophical, and mysterious; as well as short masterpieces by Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Herman Melville, Thomas Mann, Guy de Maupassant, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, D. H. Lawrence, and ten other great writers.Prime examples of the classic short story, these enduring literary treasures will be invaluable to students and teachers as well as to anyone who appreciates the finely turned tale.
  • 100 Great Short Stories

    James Daley

    Paperback (Dover Publications, March 18, 2015)
    "This is a wonderful collection of authors from America and around the world. Centuries are covered, making this a great resource for English teachers and any lover of literature." — Life Community ChurchThis treasury of one hundred tales offers students and other readers of short fiction a splendid selection of stories by masters of the form. Contributors from around the world include Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Anton Chekhov, Mark Twain, Saki, Luigi Pirandello, Kate Chopin, and Ring Lardner. The stories, which are arranged chronologically, begin with tales by Daniel Defoe ("The Apparition of Mrs. Veal," 1705), Benjamin Franklin ("Alice Addertongue," 1732), and Washington Irving ("The Devil and Tom Walker," 1824). Highlights from the nineteenth century include Ivan Turgenev's "The District Doctor" (1852), Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron" (1886), Thomas Hardy's "Squire Petrick's Lady" (1891), and Rudyard Kipling's "Wee Willie Winkie" (1899). From the twentieth century come James Joyce's "Araby" (1914), Franz Kafka's "The Judgment" (1916), Virginia Woolf's "The Mark on the Wall" (1921), "The Broken Boot" (1923) by John Galsworthy, and many others."A fabulous collections of stories sure to please any reader! The chronological layout is perfect for those looking to explore the development of stories over time and their relation to society." — Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library
  • 100 Great Short Stories

    James Daley

    eBook (Dover Publications, Feb. 23, 2015)
    "This is a wonderful collection of authors from America and around the world. Centuries are covered, making this a great resource for English teachers and any lover of literature." — Life Community ChurchThis treasury of one hundred tales offers students and other readers of short fiction a splendid selection of stories by masters of the form. Contributors from around the world include Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Anton Chekhov, Mark Twain, Saki, Luigi Pirandello, Kate Chopin, and Ring Lardner. The stories, which are arranged chronologically, begin with tales by Daniel Defoe ("The Apparition of Mrs. Veal," 1705), Benjamin Franklin ("Alice Addertongue," 1732), and Washington Irving ("The Devil and Tom Walker," 1824). Highlights from the nineteenth century include Ivan Turgenev's "The District Doctor" (1852), Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron" (1886), Thomas Hardy's "Squire Petrick's Lady" (1891), and Rudyard Kipling's "Wee Willie Winkie" (1899). From the twentieth century come James Joyce's "Araby" (1914), Franz Kafka's "The Judgment" (1916), Virginia Woolf's "The Mark on the Wall" (1921), "The Broken Boot" (1923) by John Galsworthy, and many others."A fabulous collections of stories sure to please any reader! The chronological layout is perfect for those looking to explore the development of stories over time and their relation to society." — Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library
  • The World's Greatest Short Stories

    James Daley

    eBook (Dover Publications, March 5, 2012)
    Wonderfully wide-ranging and enjoyable, this outstanding collection features short stories by great nineteenth- and twentieth-century writers from America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Western Europe. Included are Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," in which two waiters and a lonely customer in a Spanish cafe confront the concept of nothingness; "A & P," John Updike's most anthologized story and one of his most popular; "Borges and I," typical Jorge Luis Borges — imaginative, philosophical, and mysterious; as well as short masterpieces by Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Herman Melville, Thomas Mann, Guy de Maupassant, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, D. H. Lawrence, and ten other great writers.Prime examples of the classic short story, these enduring literary treasures will be invaluable to students and teachers as well as to anyone who appreciates the finely turned tale.
  • Wait, What?: And Life's Other Essential Questions

    James E. Ryan

    eBook (HarperOne, April 4, 2017)
    New York Times Bestseller “What, What? is a welcome—and joyful—reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely.” —Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life?Based on the wildly popular commencement address, the art of asking (and answering) good questions by the Dean of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. Whether we’re in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you’re guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Asking a good question requires us to move beyond what we think we know about an issue or a person to explore the difficult and the unknown, the awkward, and even the unpleasant.In Wait, What?, Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, celebrates the art of asking—and answering—good questions. Five questions in particular: Wait, what?; I wonder…? Couldn’t we at least…?; How can I help?; and What truly matters? Using examples from politics, history, popular culture, and social movements, as well as his own personal life, Ryan demonstrates how these essential inquiries generate understanding, spark curiosity, initiate progress, fortify relationships, and draw our attention to the important things in life—from the Supreme Court to Fenway Park. By regularly asking these five essential questions, Ryan promises, we will be better able to answer life’s most important question: “And did you get what you wanted out of life, even so?” At once hilarious and illuminating, poignant and surprising, Wait, What? is an inspiring book of wisdom that will forever change the way you think about questions.
  • Amazon Echo: The Ultimate User Guide & Manual To Alexa

    James Ryan

    eBook
    What's inside?In this book you will learn:How to setup your EchoThe best skills to use with your EchoHow to use your Echo to control your smart homeAn in-depth look into all the features in the Alexa appHow to most effectively set up your Flash briefing and sports updates.Tips on the best practical applications for your EchoHow to set up IFTTT so that your Alexa can control anythingTroubleshooting and security adviceA FREE PDF BonusAnd so much more!You won't be disappointed.
  • Jesus Jackson

    James Ryan Daley

    Paperback (Poisoned Pen Press, Oct. 7, 2014)
    "Smart and sweet, comforting and moving."―Kirkus Reviews STARRED reviewJonathan Stiles is a 14-year-old atheist who is coping with his first day of ninth grade at the fervently religious St. Soren's Academy when his idolized older brother Ryan is found dead. As his world crumbles, Jonathan meets an eccentric stranger who bears an uncanny resemblance to Jesus Christ (except for his white linen leisure suit and sparkling gold chains). Jesus Jackson, as he calls himself, offers to provide faith to Jonathan. He also suggests that Ryan's death may not have been an accident after all.With the help of his new friend, Henry, and Ryan's grieving girlfriend, Tristan, Jonathan sets out to discover the truth about Ryan's death―and about God, high school, and the meaning of life, while he's at it. But he's distracted by Cassie―number one suspect Alistair's younger sister―who holds the keys to the answers Jonathan is searching for, but who also makes him wonder if he should be searching for them at all.
  • Great Speeches by American Women

    James Daley

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Dec. 26, 2007)
    From civil rights to the right to vote, women have spoken up and spoken out throughout American history. Brimming with great power and eloquence, here are twenty-one legendary speeches from the country's most inspirational female voices, including Jane Addams, Emma Goldman, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Spanning the centuries from 1851 to 2007, these are the rousing words that continue to endure in our nation's consciousness.This distinguished collection includes these American women and their speeches: Sojourner Truth, "Ain’t I a Woman?" 1851; Susan B. Anthony, "On Behalf of the Woman Suffrage Amendment," 1880; Margaret Sanger, "A Moral Necessity of Birth Control," 1921; Mary McLeod Bethune, "A Century of Progress of Negro Women," 1933; Eleanor Roosevelt, "On the Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights," 1948; Shirley Chisholm, "People and Peace, Not Profits and War," 1969; Geraldine Ferraro, "Vice Presidential Nomination Acceptance Address," 1984; Gloria Steinem, "A Twenty-First Century Feminism," 2002; Nancy Pelosi, "Speech Upon Her Election as Speaker of the House," 2007, and many more unforgettable speeches by spirited and influential American women.
  • Emotional Intelligence: 21 Most Effective Tips and Tricks on Self Awareness, Controlling Your Emotions, and Improving Your EQ

    Ryan James

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 30, 2017)
    Emotional Intelligence Series Book #5Do you want to manage stress? Do you want to learn how to assert yourself? Do you want to be understood? Do you want to understand other people better? These are just some of the concerns that developing your emotional intelligence will address.Having a high intelligence quotient (IQ) may not be enough to achieve success. Psychologists say that emotional intelligence has a huge impact on your professional success. A study conducted by TalentSmart shows that emotional intelligence or IE (popularly known as EQ) is the biggest predictor of job performance. That’s because emotional intelligence is the foundation of all critical skills – empathy, anger management, assertiveness, flexibility, accountability, communication, presentation skills, and stress tolerance. Over ninety percent of the people who are doing well at work has high emotional intelligence.The good news is you can develop emotional intelligence. This book contains practical and easy to follow steps that will help increase your EQ. You’ll learn:What emotional intelligence isTraits of people with high emotional intelligenceTraits of people with low emotional intelligence21 practical tips that will help you increase your emotional intelligenceHow to set personal boundariesHow to get to know yourself deeplyHow to increase your optimism and resilienceReal stories of people with low and high emotional intelligence30 empathy statements100 techniques to help you beat stressAnd more!It’s time to get out of the emotional roller coaster that you’re in and start understanding and managing your emotions. This book will help increase your self-control, conscientiousness, adaptability, motivation, and trustworthiness. Most of all, this book helps you understand other people more so that you can build deeper and more meaningful relationships.Grab this book now and change your life!
  • How to Analyze People: 3 Books in 1 - How to Master the Art of Reading and Influencing Anyone Instantly Using Body Language, Human Psychology and Personality Types

    Ryan James

    eBook
    This Compilation Book includes:How to Analyze People: How to Read Anyone Instantly Using Body Language, Personality Types, and Human PsychologyHow to Analyze People: Mastery Edition - How to Master Reading Anyone Instantly Using Body Language, Human Psychology and Personality TypesManipulation: How to Master Manipulation, Mind Control and NLPHave you ever wondered why there are some people you take an instant dislike to and others to whom you gravitate? Obviously, there's something else happening besides their verbal communications that are attracting or repelling you, right? You might just discover what that is by reading our book. Within the pages of this book, you'll learn about the four main personality types and even determine what personality type fits you. You'll also learn how to adjust and monitor your behaviors, gestures, and body language to enhance your communication skills.You’ll understand the Principles of Perceptions and the Three Key Elements to Connectivity as you move through the book. Take a journey through our book to discover if you’re a-Leader Personality Type (decisive, goal-oriented, and powerful)Perceiver Personality Type (analytical, precise, and compulsive)Identifier Personality Type (nurturing, empathetic, and emotional)Fraternizer Personality Type (fun-loving, thrill-seeker, and impulsive)And then if you're not getting what you desire in life, perhaps it's time to practice some positive manipulation, mind control, and NLP. If you consider manipulation to be contrary, you'll find out differently when learning and applying our step-by-step guide to getting what you want. Reaching success doesn't have to be at the expense of others. Instead, you can get others to help you achieve success, and they can enjoy all the benefits of your success as well. A change of perspective, a focus on the positive, and five easy steps to learn how to change behaviors and beliefs can put you on the road to riches.In this book you will discover:The 4 Different Personality Types.Reading People Using Body Language.How to use this Information.Cold Reading Methods and Tips.What characteristics and traits to be wary of in any new relationship that every master manipulator possessesHow to recognize and master even the subtlest manipulation maneuvers used by master manipulatorsDifferent NLP models, and how manipulators apply these techniques in everyday applicationsMind Control techniques every master of persuasion uses to achieve their desired outcomes in life, and how to protect against themThe most common characteristics manipulators look for to spot an easy target, and how to not fall victimWhat locations offer manipulators the most cover, and provide more targets to practice their skills on, these are places you should always be on guardAnd Much More.Learning how to analyze others accurately might even protect you from a life-threatening situation. You'll teach yourself to listen to that inner warning voice, that part of your subconscious that recognizes the danger signs before you have had time to take it all in and react.So what are you waiting for? Grab this book and discover the secrets of analyzing and influencing people today!
  • Body Language: Master The Psychology and Techniques Behind How to Analyze People Instantly and Influence Them Using Body Language, Subliminal Persuasion, NLP and Covert Manipulation

    Ryan James

    eBook
    Body Language: 5 Book CompilationThis Compilation Book includes:How To Analyze People: How to Read Anyone Instantly Using Body Language, Personality Types, and Human PsychologyHow to Analyze People: Mastery Edition - How to Master Reading Anyone Instantly Using Body Language, Human Psychology and Personality TypesManipulation: The Definitive Guide to Understanding Manipulation, Mind Control and NLPManipulation: How to Master Manipulation, Mind Control and NLPManipulation: The Complete Step by Step Guide on Manipulation, Mind Control and NLPBody language is one of the most powerful tool to read people and discover more about them. You can lie with words, but you can’t lie with your body language.In this book, we will discover the different types of body language cues and how to read them, and how to best communicate with each of the 4 main personality types using this information we obtained.We will then learn how to ethically influence people with positive manipulation, mind control, and NLP. If you consider manipulation to be contrary, you'll find out differently when learning and applying our step-by-step guide to getting what you want. Reaching success doesn't have to be at the expense of others. Instead, you can get others to help you achieve success, and they can enjoy all the benefits of your success as well. A change of perspective, a focus on the positive, and five easy steps to learn how to change behaviors and beliefs can put you on the road to riches.Manipulating others should present an attractive opportunity for them as well. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to analyze people first and then Influence them in a way that is not offensive. With this knowledge, you're in charge of your destiny. What you become and believe—how you react or respond to different situations will all help to mold your reality. Nobody's reality is the same, but each one's life is what they make of it. It's a culmination of the choices and decisions they make. So, read our book and begin to make the decisions that will change your life for the better and help others to do the same.In this book, you’ll find out:The 4 Different Personality TypesReading People Using Body LanguageHow to use this InformationCold Reading Methods and TipsWhat characteristics and traits to be wary of in any new relationship that every master manipulator possessesHow to recognize and master even the subtlest manipulation maneuvers used by master manipulatorsDifferent NLP models, and how manipulators apply these techniques in everyday applicationsMind Control techniques every master of persuasion uses to achieve their desired outcomes in life, and how to protect against themThe most common characteristics manipulators look for to spot an easy target, and how to not fall victimWhat locations offer manipulators the most cover, and provide more targets to practice their skills on, these are places you should always be on guardAnd much more!So what are you waiting for? Grab this book and learn how to read people on the spot, and how to increase your persuasion and influence!
  • Great Horse Stories

    James Daley

    Paperback (Dover Publications, July 21, 2010)
    Readers who love horses will cherish this blue-ribbon collection of fifteen short stories by such famous authors as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Saki, and Erle Stanley Gardner. Suitable for ages 10 and older, these tales of wild and tame horses offer a thrilling blend of adventure and realism. The collection opens with an abridgment of Anna Sewell's classic Black Beauty, the moving account of a horse's working life, pulling cabs in Victorian London. Subsequent stories include "Her First Horse Show" by David Gray, "The Brogue" by Saki, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Doctor's Horse," "Carved in Sand" by Erle Stanley Gardner, and many others.
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