Search Results for Anecdotes.

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The new Oxford book of literary anecdotes

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Gross, John, 1935-2011.

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2006

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The new Oxford book of literary anecdotes / Gross, John, 1935-2011.

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Feature and magazine writing : action, angle, and anecdotes

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Sumner, David E., 1946-

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2005

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Feature and magazine writing : action, angle, and anecdotes / Sumner, David E., 1946-

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The man who mistook his wife for a hat

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Sacks, Oliver, 1933-

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2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

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Neurology -- Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc.

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From Verwoerd to Mandela : South African Diplomats Remember

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Wolvaardt, Pieter, compiler.

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2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

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anecdotes which give the book a "human" face."-- [Page 4] of Cover.

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Kasinomics : African informal economies and the people who inhabit them

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Alcock, GG, author.

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2015

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Informal sector (Economics) -- South Africa -- Anecdotes.

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Do I count? : stories from mathematics

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Ziegler, Günter M.

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2014

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Mathematicians -- Anecdotes.

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The virgin way : how to listen, learn, laugh and lead

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Branson, Richard, author.

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2014

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Richard shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. Featuring anecdotes from his own

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Tax, lies and red tape : confessions of an unreconstructed neoliberal fundamentalist

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Roodt, Dawie.

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2013

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forgotten this. Using simple concepts and thought-provoking anecdotes, the book explains how 'the market

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For the love of God : true stories of faith, fellowship, and divine intervention

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Outcalt, Todd, editor.

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2013

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Christian life -- Anecdotes.

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Winning the story wars : why those who tell--and live--the best stories will rule the future

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Sachs, Jonah, author.

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2012

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Anecdotes as Topic.

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The business of therapy : how to run a successful private practice

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Hodson, Pauline L, author.

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2012

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setting up a private practice.The Business of Therapy gives both detailed anecdotes and a jargon free

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Surviving the international war zone : security lessons learned and stories from police and military peacekeeping forces

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Rail, Robert R.

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2011

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War and society -- History -- 20th century -- Anecdotes.

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Principles of pricing : an analytical approach

by

Vohra, Rakesh V.

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2011

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examples rather than anecdotes"--

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From witblits to vuvuzelas : marketing in the new South Africa

by

Hefer, Dale.

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2010

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local marketing legends. Personal anecdotes illustrate key concepts, while the main focus of the book is

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Logo design love : a guide to creating iconic brand identities

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Airey, David.

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2010

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real-world anecdotes that illustrate best practices for designing brand identity systems that last

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Mzansi magic : struggle, betrayal and glory : the story of South African soccer

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Latakgomo, Joe.

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2010

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experiences and striking anecdotes to bring the story and characters of South African soccer to life. His

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Second nature : the inner lives of animals

by

Balcombe, Jonathan P.

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2010

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," draws on the latest research, observational studies and personal anecdotes to reveal the full gamut of

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Chicken soup for the soul : think positive : 101 inspirational stories about counting your blessings and having a positive attitude

by

Canfield, Jack, 1944-

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2010

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Attitude (Psychology) -- Anecdotes.

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Rockers and rollers

by

Johnson, Brian, 1947-

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2009

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Automobiles -- Anecdotes.

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An introduction to masculinities

by

Kahn, Jack S.

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2009

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provides personal anecdotes and contemporary examples to make the theoretical concepts relevant to students

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Stones into schools : promoting peace with books, not bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan

by

Mortenson, Greg.

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2009

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Mortenson, Greg -- Anecdotes.

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Wisdom

by

Zuckerman, Andrew.

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2008

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Conduct of life -- Anecdotes.

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23.

Made to stick : why some ideas take hold and others come unstuck

by

Heath, Chip.

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2008

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" ... reveal through compelling analysis and entertaining anecdotes, precisely how our minds absorb

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Beach Babylon

by

Edwards-Jones, Imogen.

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2007

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Summer resorts -- Tropics -- Employees -- Anecdotes.

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Forensic science : modern methods of solving crime

by

Houck, Max M.

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2007

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through the collection and processing of evidence, and uses frequent examples and anecdotes to illustrate

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26.

Air Babylon

by

Edwards-Jones, Imogen.

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2006 2005

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Air travel -- Anecdotes.

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Ma vat die fluitjie

by

Burger, Gerhard.

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2006

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Rugby football -- South Africa -- Anecdotes.

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28.

The Wall Street MBA : your personal crash course in corporate finance

by

Advani, Reuben.

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2006

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Wall Street (New York, N.Y.) -- Anecdotes.

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Teaching Web search skills : techniques and strategies of top trainers

by

Notess, Greg R.

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2006

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: anecdotes, examples, and exercises -- Analogies, sayings, and terminology tales -- Boolean examples

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Writing to change the world

by

Pipher, Mary Bray.

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2006

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practical instruction with inspirational commentary, featuring personal anecdotes, memorable quotations from

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Aliens in the backyard : plant and animal imports into America

by

Leland, John, 1950-

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2005

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in the face of challenge and change." "Mixing natural history with engaging anecdotes, Leland cuts

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Writer's Digest handbook of magazine article writing

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Ruberg, Michelle, 1980-

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2005

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grab readers' attention -- Using anecdotes -- Ending your article -- Revising before submitting

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Getting even : why women don't get paid like men-- and what to do about it

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Murphy, Evelyn F.

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2005

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Women -- Employment -- United States -- Anecdotes.

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Compassion and courage in the aftermath of traumatic loss : stones in my heart forever

by

Bedard, Kathryn.

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2005

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Human services personnel -- New York (State) -- New York -- Anecdotes.

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In touching distance

by

Ebersohn, Wessel.

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2004

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Birds -- Anecdotes.

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36.

Profitable growth is everyone's business : 10 tools you can use Monday morning

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Charan, Ram.

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2004

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, internally generated growth in a business, in a handbook with useful tools, anecdotes, and real-life business

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Of warriors, lovers, and prophets : unusual stories from South Africa's past

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Du Preez, Max.

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2004

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South Africa -- History -- Anecdotes.

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38.

Lost knowledge : confronting the threat of an aging workforce

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DeLong, David W.

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2004

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workers leave. Loaded with anecdotes and case examples, Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging

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Vanity, vitality, and virility : the science behind the products you love to buy

by

Emsley, John.

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2004

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day is explored in a fascinating study that examines, through amusing anecdotes and odd facts, if and

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The art of managing everyday conflict : understanding emotions and power struggles

by

Fisher, Erik A., 1966-

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2004

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, anecdotes, personal inventories, illustrations, and concrete exercises, making it perfect for general

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41.

Off camera

by

Landman, Ruda.

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2003

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South Africa -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Anecdotes.

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Against the grain : how to succeed in business by peddling heresy

by

Stern, Joel M.

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2003

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"This business memoir is about the life challenges of a driven individual. Through anecdotes and

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Black death : AIDS in Africa

by

Hunter, Susan S.

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2003

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poor countries, and personal anecdotes from the twenty years she spent in Africa working on the AIDS

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Disconnected : deceit and betrayal at WorldCom

by

Jeter, Lynne, 1960-

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2003

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Filled with financial details and anecdotes of the Runyonesque characters that created, and then

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$Ellebrity : my angling and tangling with famous people

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Lois, George.

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2003

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Advertising campaigns -- Anecdotes.

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The future of advertising : new media, new clients, new consumers in the post-television age

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Cappo, Joe.

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2003

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anecdotes from Cappo's career, The Future of Advertising addresses such major issues as the need for

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The art of possibility

by

Zander, Rosamund Stone, 1942-

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2002

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personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite readers to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers

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Welcome to the creative age : bananas, business and the death of marketing

by

Earls, Mark.

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2002

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and anecdotes from disparate fields - from neuroscience and Cary Grant to circuses and rock music - to

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Leadership : enhancing the lessons of experience

by

Hughes, Richard L., 1946-

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2002

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upon three different types of literature: empirical studies; interesting anecdotes, stories and

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The executive brain : frontal lobes and the civilized mind

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Goldberg, Elkhonon.

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2001

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fascinating case histories and anecdotes, Goldberg's book offers a panorama of state-of-the-art ideas and

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51.

The magic of metaphor : 77 stories for teachers, trainers & thinkers

by

Owen, Nick.

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2001

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Anecdotes.

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Icons & idols

by

Mitchell, Jack, 1925-2013.

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1998

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-capsule context. Mitchell's wry sense of humor peeks out from behind the lens in these anecdotes about America

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Unleash your full potential and live your ultimate life : awaken the infinite power within and create the life of your dreams

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Veenman, Warren, 1957-

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1998

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Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Anecdotes.

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An anthropologist on Mars : seven paradoxical tales

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Sacks, Oliver, 1933-

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1996 1995

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Neurology -- Anecdotes.

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The seven habits of highly effective people : restoring the character ethic

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Covey, Stephen R.

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1992 1989

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pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and

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