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If you're enrolled in an MBA or executive education program, you've probably encountered a powerful learning tool: the business case. But if you're like many people, you may find interpreting and writing about cases mystifying and time-consuming. In The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition, William Ellet presents a potent new approach for efficiently analyzing, discussing, and writing about cases. 

Discover the profound insights of Father Frederick William Faber, a cherished spiritual writer, preacher, and leader of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in London. An Oxford scholar and Anglican priest since 1839, Faber’s transformative journey into Roman Catholicism in 1845, influenced by his mentor John Henry Newman, marked the beginning of his impactful legacy. Throughout the 1850s, he authored several beloved spiritual works that continue to inspire Catholics today, including All for Jesus, Growth in Holiness, and The Foot of the Cross. The present work, Kindness, carries an imprimatur and...

The Sound and The Fury is the story of a family of Southern aristocrats on the brink of personal and financial ruin. Set in Jefferson, Mississippi, in the first third of the 20th century, the novel centers on the Compson family, former Southern aristocrats who are struggling to deal with the dissolution of their family and its reputation. Over the course of the 30 years or so relayed in the novel, the family falls into financial ruin, loses its religious faith and the respect of the town of Jefferson, and many of them die tragically.

A hungry fox with a toothache begs a mouse dentist to relieve his pain in this modern-day fable.

William Esper, one of the most celebrated acting teachers of our time, takes us through his step-by-step approach to the central challenge of advanced acting work: creating and playing a character. Esper’s first book, The Actor’s Art and Craft, earned praise for describing the basics taught...

When the ethereal and the earthly collide, secrets unfold in William Butler Yeats' captivating collection, *The Secret Rose and Rosa Alchemica*. Dive into a world where mystical stories breathe life into ancient Irish legends, exploring the profound themes of loss, faith, and the quest for meaning. Each tale invites listeners to witness the delicate dance of fate and desire, drawing on the rich tapestry of folklore that Yeats masterfully weaves. In *Rosa Alchemica*, embark on a darker journey through the shadowy realms of alchemical rituals and Rosicrucian mysteries. Yeats' entrancing prose ...

King Lear is ready to turn his realm over to his three daughters. His plan is simple: Give the biggest piece to the daughter who loves him most. But honeyed words and hubris blind Lear to the true motives of those around him, plunging king and kingdom into a hell of treachery, madness, and unspeakable acts - with consequences that reveal the worst and best in human nature.

Smoke Jensen has come to Corpus Christi, Texas, to take delivery of 500 horses he purchased from and old friend. That's when a Mexican revolutionary, Colonel Butamante Keno, brazenly crashes the border, slaughters 22 innocent US citizens in cold blood, and steals a thousand head of cattle - along with 200 of Smoke's horses.

William Somerset Maugham (January 25, 1874-December 16, 1965) was an English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories. Born in Paris, where he spent his first ten years, Maugham was schooled in England and went to a German university. He became a medical student in London and qualified as a physician in 1897. He never practiced medicine, and became a full-time writer. The following is a 1955 recording of a conversation between Maugham and British critic and journalist Alan Pryce-Jones.

William Butler Yeats, the first Irishman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, is not only one of the greatest poets of the 20th century but one of the most widely read. The landscape, myths, legends, and folklore of his homeland lie at the heart of his poetic imagination, and the unique musicality of Ireland adds to the richness of his verse. But the themes of his poetry are universal and timeless: the conflict between life and death, love and hate, and the meaning of man’s existence in an imperfect world.

This audiobook contains all the material from the paperback of Macbeth: The 30-Minute Shakespeare, including Performance Notes and Performing Shakespeare section and all other ancillary materials.

In a fit of jealousy, King Leontes of Sicilia condemns his closest friend Polixenes to death, abandons his own child, and unjustly puts his wife on trial for adultery. Fast forward sixteen years, and Perdita, raised as a humble shepherds daughter, falls in love with Polixeness royal son. Her journey leads her back to her fathers kingdom, unraveling a tale of love, redemption, and the quest for truth. (Summary by Arielle Lipshaw) Cast Antigonus John Doyle, Archidamus David Nicol, Autolycus Algy Pug, Camillo mb, Cleomenes Vicente Costa Filho, Clown Baggz, Dion Robert Fletcher, Dorcas Patti ...

Comedian Al Murray plays his great-great-great-grandfather William Makepeace Thackeray as the unreliable narrator in this radical makeover of his ancestor’s celebrated satire on class, sex, money, hypocrisy and snobbery in 19th-century England. As the curtain rises on our ‘story without a hero’, moneyless Becky Sharp leaves school with her upper-class best friend Amelia Sedley. Clever, cunning and ambitious, Becky is determined to make her way in Regency society - and she’ll trample on anyone who gets in her way. 

Now available as an unabridged recording for the first time NATIONAL BESTSELLER Discover the game-changing theory of the cycles of history and what past generations can teach us about living through times of upheaval—with deep insights into the roles that Boomers, Generation X, and...

Helena, a low-born girl, is desperately in love with Bertram, a nobleman. When she is allowed to choose anyone in the kingdom to marry, she chooses Bertram. He swears he will never be her husband. Can Helena ever convince Bertram to love her back?

Embrace the enchanting allure of winter's embrace as we explore tales steeped in themes of love, redemption, and the passage of time. This podcast invites listeners to delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the essence of transformation and the resilience of the human spirit, often set against the backdrop of cold, stark landscapes that mirror the emotional journeys within. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a tapestry of narratives that intertwine fate, longing, and the power of second chances. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Winter's Tale," where themes of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time intertwine to create a rich tapestry of human experience. This podcast invites listeners to explore the complexities of friendship, love, and the consequences of our actions through a rotating collection of audiobooks that echo the emotional depth of Shakespeare's final play. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing for a diverse exploration of narratives that reflect the duality of tragedy and pastoral beauty. As we traverse from the turmoil of Sicilia to ...

Explore the depths of human ambition, betrayal, and existential doubt as we examine themes of power, revenge, and the search for truth. This podcast delves into the complexities of human nature and the moral dilemmas that arise when personal desires clash with ethical boundaries. Each week, tune in to experience a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, where a different classic book is highlighted, offering diverse perspectives from various eras and styles. Whether you're seeking insight into the human condition or simply a moment of reflection, this series provides a rich listening ...

In Behold a Pale Horse, William Cooper reveals classified information kept in secret government files since the 1940s. In this eye-opening work — read by the author — Cooper explores the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the war on drugs, the Secret Government, and UFOs. His lucid presentation of information transcends partisan affiliations as he addresses issues in a way that has a striking impact on listeners of all backgrounds and interests. 

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time "[One morning] in the early spring, I woke up with the remembrance of a girl I'd once known, Sophie. It was a very vivid half-dream, half-revelation, and all of a sudden I realized that hers was a story I had to tell." That...