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Difficult Lives Hitching Rides

Author : James Sallis
Publisher : Soho Press
ISBN 13 : 168199044X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book Difficult Lives Hitching Rides written by James Sallis and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2024-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Sallis's (Drive) seminal biographical essays on crime fiction pioneers Jim Thompson, David Goodis, and Chester Himes restored to print and joined by a handpicked collection of essays, reviews, and introductory writings on noir fiction. At the time of its original publication by Gryphon Books in 1993, Difficult Lives was a pioneering work of literary investigation. Sallis's subjects of Himes, Goodis, and Thompson were as enigmatic as they were out-of-print, and literary scholarship on the subject of their lives and works scant. As the title of the collection indicates, the three men led difficult lives, and although they forever changed the history of crime writing, they all passed in relative isolation. The literary detective work Sallis did then has been built upon since but rarely with the same poetry and authorial sympathy. Despite there now existing several works of academic and popular biography on each writer Sallis's novella-length biographies retain the sense of the newly uncovered. Those three pieces, "Jim Thompson: Dime-store Dosteoevski," "David Goodis: Life in Black and White," and "Chester Himes: America's Black Heartland" are prefigured by a new introduction by the author as well as the original introduction, "Portable Worlds: The First Paperback Novel." Following Difficult Lives is collection of reviews, essays and introductions, selected by Sallis, covering a wide range of crime fiction's most legendary authors and books: Derek Raymond, Jean-Patrick Manchette, Boris Vian, Patricia Highsmith, James Lee Burke, George Pelecanos, Paco Taibo, Shirley Jackson, and more.

Living with Difficult People--including Yourself

Author : Miriam Adahan
Publisher : Feldheim Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780873065184
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book Living with Difficult People--including Yourself written by Miriam Adahan and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to overcome emotional illness, especially the tendency to be overly critical of others and oneself, and grow spiritually.

Difficult Lives

Author : James Sallis
Publisher : Gryphon Books for Writers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Difficult Lives written by James Sallis and published by Gryphon Books for Writers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Difficult Lives - Hitching Rides

Author : James Sallis
Publisher : Bedford Square Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0857302574
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Difficult Lives - Hitching Rides written by James Sallis and published by Bedford Square Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2019 H.R.F. Keating Award for the best biographical or critical book related to crime fiction Originally published by Gryphon Books in 1993, Difficult Lives was one of the earliest attempts to track the legacy of original paperback writers such as Jim Thompson, David Goodis and Chester Himes. The individual essays on these three first appeared in literary magazines. Difficult Lives visits a rare moment when daylight was showing around the seams of American society and visions quite in contrast to the sanctioned version drifted to the surface in books one bought off racks in drugstores and bus stations -- stark, bonelike, disturbing books. We're pleased to make Difficult Lives available again, doubling your pleasure by pairing it with Hitching Rides, an equal volume of new essays on other crime writers including Derek Raymond, Jean-Patrick Manchette, Patricia Highsmith and Shirley Jackson.

Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances

Author : Owen Hatherley
Publisher : Verso Books
ISBN 13 : 1839762241
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (397 download)

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Download or read book Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances written by Owen Hatherley and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to make a fairer, more just city From the grandiose histories of monumental state building projects to the minutiae of street signs and corner cafés, from the rebuilding of capital cities to the provision of the humble public toilet, Clean Living under Difficult Circumstances argues for the city as a socialist project. This essay collection spans a period from immediately before the 2008 financial crash to the year of the pandemic. Against the business-as-usual responses to both crises, Owen Hatherley outlines a vision of the city as both a venue for political debate and dispute as well as a space of everyday experience, one that we shape as much as it shapes us. Incorporated here are the genres of memoir, history, music and film criticism, as well as portraits of figures who have inspired new ways of looking at cities, such as the architect Zaha Hadid, the activist and urbanist Jane Jacobs, and thinkers such as Mark Fisher and Adam Curtis. Throughout these pieces, Hatherley argues that the only way out of our difficult circumstances is to imagine and try to construct a better modernity.

Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People

Author : Renee Evenson
Publisher : AMACOM
ISBN 13 : 0814432999
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People written by Renee Evenson and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Manage Work Relationships in a Constructive Way that Leads to Success. Learning how to maintain strong, harmonious work relationships is essential. Unfortunately, at some point in your career, you'll have to work with people whose personalities or habits make every interaction with them a trial. Communications expert Renee Evenson has written the definitive phrasebook on how to confront the situations that can arise when dealing with difficult personalities and bring about a positive outcome. Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People is packed with practical and easy-to-use tactics such as: 325 powerful phrases to communicate effectively, as well as powerful actions to take in support of those phrases. 30 common personality traits, behaviors, and workplace scenarios along with the phrases that work best with each. Nonverbal communication actions to back up your words. Sample dialogues that demonstrate how phrasing improves interactions. A five-step process for moving from conflict to resolution. "Why This Works" sections that provide detailed explanations. Often, an employee who can interact well with others and feels comfortable handling conflict will be promoted over an employee who possesses greater job or technical knowledge. From egotistical bosses to meeting monopolizers, you'll learn how to develop the skills to handle any type of conflict with anyone.

When Others Make Your Life Difficult

Author : Daniel Edward Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781941213285
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book When Others Make Your Life Difficult written by Daniel Edward Miller and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a broken world, we all encounter people whose behavior seems calculated to hurt us. Jesus teaches us to respond to such offenses with active grace and creative peacemaking. This book offers inspiring examples and practical strategies to help us reflect Christ's love to others, even when they make our lives difficult.

How to Love Difficult People

Author : William P. Smith
Publisher : New Growth Press
ISBN 13 : 1935273450
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book How to Love Difficult People written by William P. Smith and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2008-10-31 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prickly, defensive, nasty, volatile, withdrawn, miserable . . . aren't there days when you feel surrounded by difficult people? How do you cope? You can try avoiding them, gossiping about them, or giving them a piece of your mind. But wait! Don't your reactions make you hard to love too? William P. Smith explains that learning how to deal ...

Exploring Anne Frank and Difficult Life Stories

Author : Kirsten Kumpf Baele
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040160263
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Anne Frank and Difficult Life Stories written by Kirsten Kumpf Baele and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-09-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, grounded in the Diary of a Young Girl and its continued appeal to readers of all ages, sees both promise in the relevance of Anne Frank’s story in the twenty‐first century, and potential for new ways of teaching her story and those of other genocides and human right violations. Engaging Anne Frank with these other cases clarifies the distinct nature of the Holocaust, and we build on the fact that the diary touches areas of deep interest, especially to young people, and that it has been read as a monument to resisting hate, which is itself a prerequisite for educating citizens of more diverse and inclusive societies. The diverse contributions and viewpoints in this volume illustrate how rich the ongoing engagement with Anne Frank and her legacy remain.

Domestic Violence Advocacy

Author : Jill Davies
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 148331152X
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book Domestic Violence Advocacy written by Jill Davies and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-08-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domestic Violence Advocacy: Complex Lives/Difficult Choices, Second Edition is a comprehensive and highly practical resource for anyone working with domestic violence victims. The essential elements and values of the victim-defined approach provide the foundation for a completely revised exploration of all victims’ perspectives and advocates’ roles. Authors Jill Davies and Eleanor Lyon draw on the far-reaching progress and increased knowledge of the field and delve deeply into the experiences of victims, their perspectives and decision-making, culture, and risks. Attentive to the real- world context of limited time, resources, and options for victims and for advocates, this enlightening text focuses on what is feasible and offers ideas for working within such constraints.

Difficult Life in a Refugee Camp

Author : Ulrike Krause
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108830080
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Difficult Life in a Refugee Camp written by Ulrike Krause and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering nuanced insights into violence, humanitarian protection, gender relations, and coping of refugees in a Ugandan refugee camp, this book shows how risks prevail for refugees despite and partly due to their settlement in the camp and the system established to protect them, and hones in on the strategies used by people to protect themselves.

Dealing with Difficult People (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 163369609X
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book Dealing with Difficult People (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to deal with difficult colleagues and clients. At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their--and your own--emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay unruffled in the face of passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with? This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive. Books in this series are based on the work of experts including: Daniel Goleman Tony Schwartz Nick Morgan Daniel Gilbert This collection of articles includes "To Resolve a Conflict, First Decide: Is It Hot or Cold?" by Mark Gerzon; "Taking the Stress Out of Stressful Conversations," by Holly Weeks; "The Secret to Dealing with Difficult People: It's About You," by Tony Schwartz; "How to Deal with a Mean Colleague," by Amy Gallo; "How To Deal with a Passive-Aggressive Colleague," by Amy Gallo; "How to Work with Someone Who's Always Stressed Out," by Rebecca Knight; "How to Manage Someone Who Thinks Everything Is Urgent," by Liz Kislik; and "Do You Hate Your Boss?" by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries. HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

Surviving Difficult People

Author : Audrey Davidheiser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781675331156
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Surviving Difficult People written by Audrey Davidheiser and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When your faith tells you what's right, but your feelings are spoiling for a fight ... how do you deal with difficult people? Racing ahead regardless of your feelings may seem like the responsible thing to do. However, trying to live biblically while sidestepping feelings is like driving with the handbrake on--you can't get very far, and you're miserable the entire time. Dr. Audrey recommends a smoother ride. Drawing from over a decade of counseling experience, she reveals: · How to release that handbrake and work with your feelings · What makes some people difficult · Why getting angry makes matters worse · How to determine if you should attempt reconciliation · Reasons you can trust God for the final say-- · And more. If you can name one difficult person, this book is for you. "I have had the privilege of seeing how Dr. Audrey Davidheiser can help the most broken and traumatized people find hope and healing. She has helped hundreds of people at The Dream Center move from paralyzing pain to true freedom in Christ. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn an effective strategy to truly see lives changed." - Kelli Bradley, Director of Ministries, Los Angeles Dream Center

How to Deal With Difficult People

Author : Gill Hasson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0857085719
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book How to Deal With Difficult People written by Gill Hasson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DON’T LET PROBLEM PEOPLE GET TO YOU! Whether it’s a manager who keeps moving the goal posts, an uncooperative colleague, negative friend, or critical family member, some people are just plain hard to get along with. Often, your immediate response is to shrink or sulk, become defensive or attack. But there are smarter moves to make when dealing with difficult people. This book explains how to cope with a range of situations with difficult people and to focus on what you can change. This book will help you to: Understand what makes difficult people tick and how best to handle them Learn ways to confidently stand up to others and resist the urge to attack back Develop strategies to calmly navigate emotionally-charged situations Deal with all kinds of difficult people – hostile, manipulative and the impossible Know when to choose your battles, and when to walk away Why let someone else’s bad attitude ruin your day? How to Deal With Difficult People arms you with all the tools and tactics you need to handle all kinds of people – to make your life less stressful and a great deal easier.

Living Victoriously in Difficult Times

Author : Kay Arthur
Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 0307552411
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Living Victoriously in Difficult Times written by Kay Arthur and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When painful or frustrating circumstances invade your life, it’s easy to wonder why. Why does life so often seem unfair? Why doesn’t our all-powerful God stop the pain and suffering–not just for you–but for all His children The truth is, we live in a fallen world filled with fallen people, and we cannot escape hardship and pain. Somehow difficult times are a part of God’s plan and they serve His purposes. In this six week study you’ll examine what the Bible says about suffering and why God allows it. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, you’ll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. You’ll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of your pain. And you’ll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness.

Toughest People to Love

Author : Chuck DeGroat
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146744040X
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)

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Download or read book Toughest People to Love written by Chuck DeGroat and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-29 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People -- frustrating, confusing, disappointing, complicated -- are the most difficult part of leadership, and they challenge leaders everywhere, from leaders of many to managers of a few. In this book Chuck DeGroat addresses the flawed nature of people and offers wisdom for leaders of all types in dealing with just about anyone who is difficult to lead and to love. Toughest People to Love explores the basics of how people "tick," encouraging leaders to examine and take care of themselves so that they can better understand and care for others. Based on DeGroat's wealth of experience as a pastor, professor, and therapist, this book -- both wise and practical -- is one that countless leaders will go back to time and again for valuable insights and renewed vision.

How to Get Along with Difficult People

Author : Florence Littauer
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736918442
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book How to Get Along with Difficult People written by Florence Littauer and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition of her classic book on human relationships author Florence Littauer draws from the experiences of the apostle Paul and her own demanding encounters to offer readers encouragement and practical advice to help smooth out thorny relationships. Readers will learn the secret to dealing with the four personality types: The Sanguine who wants attention and credit The Melancholy who longs for order and discipline The Choleric who appreciates action and obedience The Phlegmatic who loves peace and quiet Readers will learn how to help friends and family see themselves as others see them, and they’ll learn how to react to trying situations by becoming more aware of how they affect those around them.