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Author |
: Mandy Berman |
Publisher |
: Random House |
Total Pages |
: 401 |
Release |
: 2019-05-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780399589355 |
ISBN-13 |
: 039958935X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Learning Curve by : Mandy Berman
How are young women supposed to see each other clearly when they can't even see themselves? This razor-sharp novel “perfectly captures [the] power dynamics and identity issues that . . . women are forced to face.”—Marie Claire (Best Books of the Year) Fiona and Liv are seniors at Buchanan College, a small liberal arts school in rural Pennsylvania. Fiona, who is still struggling emotionally after the death of her younger sister, is spending her final college year sleeping with abrasive men she meets in bars. Liv is happily coupled and on the fast track to marriage with an all-American frat boy. Both of their journeys, and their friendship, will be derailed by the relationships they develop with Oliver Ash, a ruggedly good-looking visiting literature professor whose first novel was published to great success when he was twenty-six. But now Oliver is in his early forties, with thinning hair and a checkered past, including talk of a relationship with an underage woman—a former student—at a previous teaching job. Meanwhile, Oliver’s wife, Simone, is pursuing an academic research project in Berlin, raising their five-year-old son, dealing with her husband’s absence, and wondering if their marriage is beyond repair. This sly, stunning, wise-beyond-its-years novel is told from the perspectives of the three women and showcases Mandy Berman’s talent for exploring the complexities of desire, friendship, identity, and power dynamics in the contemporary moment. Praise for The Learning Curve “Readers expecting a typical love triangle won’t find one. Instead, Berman delivers a thorough and incredibly timely investigation into relationship power imbalances that’s sure to start a lot of conversations.”—The Millions “Fiona and Liv are two best friends who became inseparable after Fiona experienced a family tragedy. Senior year of college, their lives are headed in different directions, and their differences are only highlighted by the sudden arrival of famed writer and controversial figure Oliver Ash. It’s not what you think—at least, not entirely. This novel, through different perspectives, explores loss, grief, sex, friendship, power dynamics, and much more.”—Betches “You win some, you learn some. The Learning Curve by Mandy Berman follows two roommates who develop relationships with a visiting professor with a questionable past. Spoiler: things get complicated.”—The Skimm
Author |
: Jared Smith |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 2021-07-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1737290405 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781737290407 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Learning Curve by : Jared Smith
Personal development is not easy. So why do so many leadership and self-help books read like an author's highlight reel? Learning Curve pushes back against conventional literature by discussing the real, behind-the-scenes challenges of a developing school leader. Blending authentic anecdotes with relevant research, Learning Curve transforms complicated life principles into useful pearls of wisdom. Whether you are looking for a few helpful ideas-or are searching for a complete mental makeover-Learning Curve serves as a practical resource for motivated, everyday school leaders.
Author |
: Rachel Spangler |
Publisher |
: Bold Strokes Books Inc |
Total Pages |
: 218 |
Release |
: 2010-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781602823914 |
ISBN-13 |
: 160282391X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Learning Curve by : Rachel Spangler
Ashton Clarke, a local Casanova with a long history of falling into bed with a different woman every night, is perfectly content with her free and easy existence until she gives in to her best friend's request to spend an evening helping out at the local gay and lesbian youth center. There, Ash meets Carrie Fletcher, a women's studies professor who not only intrigues Ash but causes her to question the direction her life has taken. As if this disquieting attraction isn't aggravating enough, Ash is forced to deal with Carrie's teenage neighbor Tess, whose bad attitude and biting wit seem to complicate every situation. Ash doesn't want to be attracted to Carrie, who isn't looking for a relationship with anyone, and Tess is angry at the world, but especially, it seems, with Ash. Despite resistance on the part of all three women, it soon becomes obvious that the trio's destinies are hopelessly intertwined and the lessons in store will change all their lives.
Author |
: Mohamad Y. Jaber |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 464 |
Release |
: 2016-04-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439807408 |
ISBN-13 |
: 143980740X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Learning Curves by : Mohamad Y. Jaber
Written by international contributors, Learning Curves: Theory, Models, and Applications first draws a learning map that shows where learning is involved within organizations, then examines how it can be sustained, perfected, and accelerated. The book reviews empirical findings in the literature in terms of different sources for learning and partia
Author |
: William J. Dobson |
Publisher |
: Anchor |
Total Pages |
: 354 |
Release |
: 2013-03-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307477552 |
ISBN-13 |
: 030747755X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Dictator's Learning Curve by : William J. Dobson
In this riveting anatomy of authoritarianism, acclaimed journalist William Dobson takes us inside the battle between dictators and those who would challenge their rule. Recent history has seen an incredible moment in the war between dictators and democracy—with waves of protests sweeping Syria and Yemen, and despots falling in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya. But the Arab Spring is only the latest front in a global battle between freedom and repression, a battle that, until recently, dictators have been winning hands-down. The problem is that today’s authoritarians are not like the frozen-in-time, ready-to-crack regimes of Burma and North Korea. They are ever-morphing, technologically savvy, and internationally connected, and have replaced more brutal forms of intimidation with subtle coercion. The Dictator’s Learning Curve explains this historic moment and provides crucial insight into the fight for democracy.
Author |
: Kaje Harper |
Publisher |
: MLR Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2013-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1608208958 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781608208951 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Learning Curve by : Kaje Harper
Mac is afraid he'll never recover enough to go back to being a cop, while Tony is afraid that he will. Three months after being shot, Detective Jared MacLean is healing, but he's afraid it may not be enough to go back on the job. He won't give up, though. Being a cop is written deep in Mac's bones, and he'll do whatever it takes to carry his badge again. Tony used to wish he could have Mac safely home, but watching his strong husband battle disabilities is far from Tony's dream come true. When Mac is asked to consult on a case involving one of Tony's students, both men will have to face old demons and new fears to find a way to move forward together.
Author |
: Klara Sjölén |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 177 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9163389525 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789163389528 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Learning Curves by : Klara Sjölén
Full of tips, tricks and suggestions for exercises, the goal is a book that you will be able to use for inspiration and guidance throughout your design career. Areas covered by the book include reasons to sketch, learning to observe and explore objects around you, drawing theory, finding the right mindset for drawing, trying different materials, using your sketches to communicate effectively, creating highly emotive images to engage and attract your audience, and finally what sketches to use at each stage of the design process. Containing work from over 60 designers, covering diverse fields such as product, automotive and fashion design, the result is a distinct and up to date collection of artwork put together to stimulate and inspire your creativity regardless of your current skill level.
Author |
: Kaje Harper |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1608203603 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781608203604 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Life Lessons by : Kaje Harper
Tony Hart's life has been quiet lately. He has good friends and a rewarding teaching job. Then the murdered body of another teacher falls into the elevator at his feet, and Tony's life gets a little too exciting. Jared MacLean is a homicide detective, a widowed father, and deeply in the closet. But from the moment he meets Tony's blue eyes in that high school hallway, Mac can't help wanting this man in his life. However Mac isn't the only one with his eyes on Tony. As the murderer tries to cover his tracks, Mac has to work fast or lose Tony, permanently.
Author |
: Thomas Carothers |
Publisher |
: Carnegie Endowment |
Total Pages |
: 422 |
Release |
: 2011-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780870033414 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0870033417 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Aiding Democracy Abroad by : Thomas Carothers
Aid to promote democracy abroad has emerged as a major growth industry in recent years. Not only the United States but many other Western countries, international institutions, and private foundations today use aid to support democratic transitions in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Though extensive in scope, these activities remain little understood outside the realm of specialists. Debates among policymakers over democracy promotion oscillate between unhelpful poles of extreme skepticism and unrealistic boosterism, while the vast majority of citizens in aid-providing countries have little awareness of the democracy-building efforts their governments sponsor. Aiding Democracy Abroad is the first independent, comprehensive assessment of this important new field. Drawing on extensive field research and years of hands-on experience, Thomas Carothers examines democracy-aid programs relating to elections, political parties, governmental reform, rule of law, civil society, independent media, labor unions, decentralization, and other elements of what he describes as "the democracy template" that policymakers and aid officials apply around the world. Steering a careful path between the inflated claims of aid advocates and the exaggerated criticisms of their opponents, Carothers takes a hard look at what such programs achieve and how they can be improved.
Author |
: Ceillie Simkiss |
Publisher |
: Independently Published |
Total Pages |
: 91 |
Release |
: 2018-07-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1717722342 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781717722348 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Learning Curves by : Ceillie Simkiss
Elena Mendez has always been career-first; with only two semesters of law school to go, her dream of working as a family lawyer for children is finally within reach. She can't afford distractions. She doesn't have time for love. And she has no idea how much her life will change, the day she lends her notes to Cora McLaughlin. A freelance writer and MBA student, Cora is just as career-driven as Elena. But over weeks in the library together, they discover that as strong as they are apart, they're stronger together. Through snowstorms and stolen moments, through loneliness and companionship, the two learn they can weather anything as long as they have each other--even a surprise visit from Elena's family. From solitude to sweetness, there's nothing like falling in love. College may be strict...but when it comes to love, Cora and Elena are ahead of the learning curve.