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On the one hand, employees are supposed to compete with one another as "intrapreneurs," on the other, cooperation among employees is a top priority. The motto is: we are all pulling together but only the best will prevail. On the one hand, "intrapreneurs" are supposed to break the rules that have been handed down from above, yet at the same time they are supposed to respect the structures the company has created. The motto is: do the right thing,...
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One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence,...
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An army officer and young widow are falling in love, but each has a dark past they are afraid to share. Philip Gladstone joined the Army after the shame of leaving Lord Harington's service under suspicion of smuggling. Through hard work and dedication he has risen to the rank of Lieutenant. After mustering out he meets a beautiful young widow whom he thinks may have feelings for him, but fears telling her about his past.
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The Myth of Sisyphus (SparkNotes Philosophy Guide)
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SparkNotes Philosophy Guides are one-stop guides to the great works of philosophy—masterpieces that stand at the foundations of Western thought. Inside each Philosophy Guide you'll find insightful overviews of great philosophical works of the Western world.
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Working in a factory can be murder, literally.What does a saveloy, a bicycle and the Irish countryside have in common? Sausage Heaven, that's what, Britain's premier sausage & saveloy factory.Birmingham Irishman Michael Gibson and his merry band of co-workers are going nowhere fast in life: the monotonous routine is hard for them to bear, but even harder for the bookish Michael, who dreams of a very different life for himself. Things change one day...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 There is only one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. To answer the question of whether life is worth living, we must first answer the question of whether life is worth dying. We must judge the meaning of life by the actions it entails.
#2 The relationship between the absurd and suicide is explained in this essay. The absurd is defined as...
12) The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Myth of Sisyphus with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus, a philosophical essay which focuses on the issue of suicide in an absurd world. Camus uses Greek mythology to highlight why life, in spite of its inherent pointlessness, is still worth living, coming to the conclusion that revolt is the only way to...
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Comics Squad volume 3
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Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
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[2017]
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IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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An anthology of comics by well-known graphic novelists on the theme of detention.
14) Mare of Easttown
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
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[2021]
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Kate Winslet plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her. The seven-part limited series is an exploration into the dark side of a close community and an authentic examination of how family and past tragedies can define our present.
15) King of Defiance
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Defying the gods comes at a hefty cost. King Sisyphus is a man hated by the gods, a trickster and a rogue who outwitted the Olympians and cheated death not once, but twice. He is forever forced to pay for his defiance by pushing a boulder up a hill in the depths of Tartarus. When an unusual traveler approaches Sisyphus, the king reveals the untold story behind the myth. Sisyphus grew up appalled by his father's blind worship for the gods. He decided...
17) Rough sleepers
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"When he graduated from Harvard Medical School, Jim O'Connell was asked by the medical school Dean to spend one year setting up a program to care for the homeless population in Boston. It became Jim O'Connell's life calling, to help people known as "rough sleepers." For the past three decades, Dr. O'Connell has run the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, which he helped to create. Affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, the program...
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From an award-winning adventure and science journalist comes an eye-opening exploration of a burgeoning environmental phenomenon and the science coalescing around it. Leslie Anthony leads listeners on adventures physical and philosophical as he explores how and why invasive species are hijacking ecosystems around the globe. Weaving science, travel, history, and humor with diverse examples to chart and describe the phases of species invasion and...
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Doubleday
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[1962]
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Here are the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece -- mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas -- depicted by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. These artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great European literature and art through the ages.