The mighty battle for control of RJR Nabisco during October and November of 1988 was marked by brazen displays of ego not seen in American business for decades, and became the hallmark of a new gilden age. The repercussions are still to be felt - and dealt with. With a stake of $25 billion, it will go down in history as the ultimate tale of greed ...
The Thirteenth Edition of Hodges' Harbrace Handbook is the product of an extensive market research effort, involving over 300 faculty members from around the country at both two- and four-year colleges. The resulting product information formed the basis of our revision for the Thirteenth Edition. While retaining the familiar chapter organization ...
The definitive account of the largest takeover in Wall Street history. The fight to control RJR Nabisco, with $25 billion at stakem will be remembered as the ultimate story of greed and glory. "All the suspense of a first-rate thriller . . . one of the finest, most compelling accounts of what happened to corporate America and Wall Street in the ...
This easily accessible etiquette book focuses on those moments when knowing exactly what to say is both challenging and important. The authors provide common-sense, yet courteous suggestions for surviving even the most awkward moments with style and good grace.
This GentleManners book is divided into sections about specific items of clothing and specific accessories. It also delves into the different types of events to which a gentleman may find himself invited.
Stop guessing, start testing, and enjoy greater success with your website. If you're looking for more leads, sales, and profit from your website, then look no further than this expert guide to Google's free A/B and multivariate website testing tool, Google Website Optimizer. Recognized online marketing guru and "New York Times" bestselling author, ...
This easy-to-use, fast-moving tutorial introduces you to functional programming with Haskell. Learn how to use Haskell in a variety of practical ways, whether it's for short, script-like programs or large and demanding applications. Written for experienced programmers, "Real World Haskell" takes you through the basics of functional programming at ...
This project documents "true" bulbs, plus corms, rhizomes, and tubers from some 230 genera. The first edition won a Quill & Trowel Award in 1990; this new revision has updated nomenclature and more than 300 additional colour photographs.
Now updated - your guide to becoming an expert grill master! Are you gearing up to grill? This hands-on guide explains how to purchase, use, and maintain everything from charcoal and gas grills to smokers and rotisseries for your grill. You get the latest on the different types of grills and food prep and grilling techniques, as well as dozens of ...
What started as a simple advertising campaign for the Turner South network has expanded into a phenomenon. The beautiful language brings the South to life in the experiences, memories and emotions of her people. Includes a DVD. Full color.
With sales of more than 750,000 copies, the books in the GentleManners series have become the most popular gift etiquette books on the market today. This latest book in the series was written especially for boys ages 8-14, to teach them the basic skills every young man should have and every young man's mother and grandmother want him to have. ...
All textiles epitomize the cultures that make them, from the silk brocade saris of India to North American patchwork quilts. Interestingly, societies separated by vast distances have developed similar solutions to design and construction while producing a dazzling diversity of styles. This is the first book to illustrate (in nearly 800 sumptuous ...
Practical and unpretentious, " A Gentleman Entertains" includes 15 essential preparations before entertaining 100 things every gentleman should know about being a host Ideas for twelve specific parties complete with more than 20 fool-proof recipes Tips on dealing with inevitable, inescapable, really ugly disaster moments.
"The most distinguished private place" - that is how, in 1893, the great landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted described Biltmore Estate, perhaps the most ambitious private building project of America's Gilded Age. It was only five years earlier that George Washington Vanderbilt purchased the first parcel of what would become his 125,000-acre ...
A Lady at the Table will give any woman the knowledge she needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at her mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. . . How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 different food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to ...
Mastering and becoming comfortable with the ability to make a toast or write a note will pay rich dividends in a gentleman's life-both professional and personal. "Toasts and Tributes" helps men master these important skills with examples of more than 40 different toasts and 40 different notes. In addition to each example of what to say are, ...
36 historical sites in the Holy Land are explored through aerial photography and a text that provides historical, religious and cultural context. The sites date from Roman, Persian and Crusader times, and are of significance the area's 3 main religions.
A riveting account of the largest corporate takeover in American history--the $25 billion battle for control of RJR Nabisco. Exposes the feeding frenzy of business sharks in the boardroom and on Wall Street.
How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. "The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" recommends the best pruning techniques and practices. This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The ...
The first architect trained in America, Robert Mills is best known as the designer of many iconic buildings in our nation's capital: the Washington Monument, the Department of Treasury headquarters, the Patent Office Building (now National Portrait Gallery), and the Post Office Headquarters. Mills, whose career spanned the period 1810 to 1855, was ...
Gardeners of all levels will appreciate this sturdy, handy pocket guide's detailed information for successful bulb cultivation and identification. This is an accessible and comprehensive reference to more than 700 bulb species, cultivars, and hybrids. Illustrated with 300 photographs, it includes basic information on cultivation, maintenance, and ...
Here is great angling writing from the best writers in the business--from Tom McGuane to John McPhee to Lefty Kreh. With proceeds going to FishAmerica, to help keep waters and fish healthy, and the Future Fisherman Foundation for education programs for children, these articles include Joan Wulff's look at the stages in an angler's lifetime; John ...
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How to Be a Gentleman: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy
