Knowledge workers create the innovations and strategies that keep their firms competitive and the economy healthy. Yet companies continue to manage this new breed of employee with techniques designed for the Industrial Age. As this critical sector of the workforce continues to increase in size and i[...]
Drawing and Painting Beauitful Faces is an inspiring, mixed media workbook on how to draw and paint beautiful, fashion illustration-style faces. Author Jane Davenport is a beloved artist, and popular international workshop instructor known by her thousands of students and fans for her over-the-top, [...]
Class is in session for an industrial twist on mixed-media art! Grab a seat in the front row and get ready to take notes: You're about to be introduced to Plexiglas as you've never seen it before. Quickly gaining popularity among crafters and do-it-yourselfers, acrylic sheeting (commonly known as P[...]
Jazz as an instrument of global diplomacy transformed superpower relations in the Cold War era and reshaped democracy's image worldwide. Lisa E. Davenport tells the story of America's program of jazz diplomacy practiced in the Soviet Union and other regions of the world from 1954 to 1968. Jazz music[...]
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Hugh Kenner (1923-2003) and Guy Davenport (1927-2005) first met in September 1953 when each gave a paper on Ezra Pound at Columbia University. They met again in the fall of 1957, and their correspondence begins with Kenner's letter of March 7, 1958. In the next forty-four years, they exchanged over [...]
What Will Your Dublin Encounter Be?
Perusing the rare and exquisite manuscripts of the Chester Beatty Library
Dancing up a storm at a ceilidh
Strolling through the lofty Elizabethan academe of Trinity College
Paying homage to Dublin's theatrical geniuses [...]
Decadent, delightful and full of surprises, Dublin packs a punch that, delivered correctly, will leave you reeling but still wanting more. Dublin, locals will tell you, has personality, which is way more important than good looks and will last far longer. Thatâs big talk for a small[...]
A small country with a big reputation, helped along by a timeless, age-caressed landscape and a fascinating, friendly people, whose lyrical nature is expressed in the warmth of their welcome. Fionn Davenport, Lonely Planet Writer
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Experience the Best of Ireland Dublin 's Trinity College, the Giant 's Causeway, the Ring of Kerry we ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real Ireland with the minimum of fuss. Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences Itineraries[...]
Colour illustrations of Trinity College, Glendalough monastic site and Newgrange prehistoric site; Extra coverage of food & drink, shopping and greater coverage of music and history; Full-colour pull-out map[...]
From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian s Wall, Britain s astounding variety is a major reason to travel here. David Else, Lonely Planet Writer
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"Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher"Lonely Planet's Discover Ireland is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Slurp oysters and clap your hands to spirited fiddle music in a lively Galw[...]
"Discover the freedom of the open road. "
Ring of Kerry: Drive through Ireland s most scenic landscape
Giant s Causeway: See Ireland s greatest geological wonder
Kinvara: Explore Dunguaire Castle and Galway Bay
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As a British Intelligence Officer during World War II, Hugh Trevor-Roper was expressly forbidden from keeping a diary due to the sensitive and confidential nature of his work. However, he confided a record of his thoughts in a series of slender notebooks inscribed OHMS (On His Majesty's Service). Th[...]