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(0)Robert Payne
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Czar Ivan IV (1530-1584), the first Russian ruler to take the title czar, is known as one of the worst tyrants in history, but few people among the general public know how he got such an infamous reputation. Relying on extensive research based heavily on original Russian sources, this definitive biography depicts an incredibly complex man living in a time of simple, harsh realities. Robert Payne, the distinguished author of many historical and biographical...
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This is a comprehensive account of the eight religious wars between the Christian West and the Muslim East that dominated the Middle Ages. Calling themselves "pilgrims of Christ," thousands of Europeans from all stations in life undertook the harsh and bloody quest to reclaim Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Christ's tomb for Christendom.
Robert Payne brings to life every step of the Crusaders' thousand-mile journey: the deprivation;...
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This lavishly-illustrated tour through the film career of Greta Garbo (1905-1990) provides a biographical background of the star and an analysis of her very special mystique. Payne describes how Garbo's timeless beauty worked its magic in such films as Flesh and the Devil, Anna Christie, Mata Hari, Grand Hotel, Queen Christina, Camille, and Ninotchka. Remarkable photos show the transformation of working-class girl Greta Gustafsson into a Hollywood...
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Originally published in 1951, this is the story of the life and mind of George C. Marshall, soldier and statesman, as told by a distinguished writer whose own background makes him particularly qualified to discuss some of the more controversial aspects of General Marshall's work since World War II. Robert Payne carefully places George Marshall against the Virginia background from which he came and takes him from there through his education at V.M.I.,...
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"Three-Dimensional Leadership: A Balanced Approach to Leadership Success" is the leadership perspective of the author born out of 24 years of military service and 18 years of ordained ministry. The call for better leaders transcends environment and organization and despite all the books, presentations and theories given, the call continues to go forth and to even, get louder. "Three-Dimensional Leadership" answers this call by asserting the need for...
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As the importance of people working together increases, organizers must focus not only the outcomes of those teams, but the intricacies of putting those teams together. Three-Dimensional Team Building addresses the details of putting teams together that are able, to complete the assigned task, provide a positive working environment for the team and provide development and growth opportunities for the individual members of those team. This balanced...
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In a world clamoring for more and better leaders, many leaders are clamoring for better followers, people willing to make the leader's vision a reality. While "follower" is a dirty word to many people, the dedicated efforts of followers are essential to the successful completion of any task and the productive work of any team. On the heels of Three-Dimensional Leadership, Three-Dimensional Followership: Finding Success when Others are Driving, provides...
9) Pizza King
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English
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The Pizza King is a quirky, heartfelt short comedy about a small town pizza delivery guy who tries to escape his no-nothing town but is sabotaged by the girl who loves him.
14) Massacre
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Macmillan
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[1973]
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English
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The tragedy at Bangla Desh and the phenomenon of mass slaughter throughout history [cover].