Western culture, with its absent fathers, radical feminists, lack of tradition, and other factors, has produced men in crisis, says Robert Bly, founder of the Men's Movement. Men who have been raised in this culture often resort to being either antagonistic and domineering, or passive and detached, none of which makes them, or anyone else, happy. ...
A paperback reissue from the bestselling author of "Iron John." A "penetrating and brilliant little volume that sheds new light on the Shadow. . . . A fresh and intense language and logos for describing the unrevealed."--Joan Halifax, former president, The Ojai Foundation
The classic guide to copywriting, now in an entirely updated third edition This is a book for everyone who writes or approves copy: copywriters, account executives, creative directors, freelance writers, advertising managers . . . even entrepreneurs and brand managers. It reveals dozens of copywriting techniques that can help you write ads, ...
From an interoffice memo to a fifty-page proposal, this is the definitive guide to business writing. Anyone who has ever had to write any business document will find "The Elements of Business Writing" the single most effective tool for producing clear, concise, and persuasive prose. Equally useful to executives and support staff, it shows how to: ...
This book shows you how to start, run, and build a freelance writing business doing whatever type of writing you prefer. The book is indispensable for writers at every stage of their career. The book covers entry-level assignments, marketing and self-promotion, and how to write a business plan. More experienced writers will discover how to ...
Three central leaders of the men's movement present a rich and insightful collection of poems that will appeal to both men and women--more than 300 powerful and profound works from Yeats, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Dickinson, Wadsworth, Blake, and many others.
Expert tips and 300 sample letters make business and personal correspondence a snap. When trying to close a sale, answer a complaint, or offer thanks, a well--crafted letter can make all the difference. Packed with practical advice and 300 easy--to--adapt sample letters, this all--purpose guide shows readers how to write letters that get results ...
This powerful memoir of an American who was adopted by a shaman and allowed to study the secrets of a Tzutujil Mayan village in deepest Guatemala "offers readers a privileged and rare glimpse into (the village's) complex and spiritually rich life" ("Rocky Mountain News"). 15,000.
The essential guide to writing clear, concise proposals, reports, manuals, letters, memos, and other documents in every technical field. Includes a section with examples and text that address the specialized writing problems of systems analysts and software engineers.
This work deals with the proven techniques that maximize media exposure for your business. A seasoned PR pro shows you how to get people talking. When it comes to public relations, nothing beats good word of mouth. Want to get customers talking? This friendly guide combines the best practical tools with insight and flair to provide guidance on ...
The author of Iron John expands his mythic perspective to examine American culture at large, and finds us to be a nation of squabbling children.. }In his phenomenal bestseller, Iron John, Robert Bly captivated the nation with the wisdom embedded in a thousand-year-old fairy tale, creating both a cultural movement and publishing history.Now, in ...
In this collection, Robert Bly has chosen the best 75 poems of the year from a host of contenders - including John Ashbery, Anne Carson, Henri Cole, Louise Gluck, Philip Levine and Richard Wilbur - from a wide range of literary magazines and journals.
The authors analyze a Russian folk tale, using Jungian and comparative methods to draw out what they consider its archetypal--and instructive--elements. For them, the tale is the story of the masculine coming to terms with the feminine and transcendent.
A concise handbook of the principles and practice of writing effective advertisements, brochures, and every other type of persuasive copy. It ranges from headlines and body copy to copy guidelines for print ads, direct mailing, catalogues, press releases and electronic messages.
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How to make a living speaking, training, and running workshops and seminars Expert Bob Bly shares his secrets for earning USD1,000 to USD5,000 a day, or more, as a self-employed speaker, lecturer, or trainer. He shows readers, step-by-step, everything they need to know to become polished speakers, create winning presentations, find a market niche ...
Men's movement founder, translator, anthologist, antiwar activist, and cultural critic Bly was first of all a poet, and the work that has been most important to him is showcased in this selection of his many poems. Spanning decades, this book reveals Bly's signature themes, his interest in Jungian models of personality, and his commitment to a ...
Here are hundreds of priceless tips and strategies for firms and independent providers selling services rather than products. It covers everything from generating sales leads to keeping clients after the sale is made.
For poetry lovers and students of literature and literary criticism, a National Book Award-winning poet brings his prowess as a translator and critic to bear on the work of one of the major German poets of the century.
Robert Bly's anthology discusses the role of the divine in poetry from various cultural traditions. The selections explore different aspects of spiritual questioning, mythical symbolism, and mystical faith that has resonated across cultures and throughout time. Among the poets included are Ranier Maria Rilke, Emily Dickinson, Juan Ramon Jimenez, ...
Replete with trivia, matching tests, fill-in-the-blanks--virtually every type of quiz--involving Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) and his friends and family on the show, this witty book explores every nook and cranny of the elements that make up this top ten show. Photos.
Originally published in 1976, with more than 75,000 copies in print, this collection of poems by fifteenth-century ecstatic poet Kabir is full of fun and full of thought. Columbia University professor of religion John Stratton Hawley has contributed an introduction that makes clear Kabir's immense importance to the contemporary reader and praises ...
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