Performance Studies

There is more to identity than identifying with one's culture or standing solidly against it. José Esteban Muñoz looks at how those outside the racial and sexual mainstream negotiate majority culture—not by aligning themselves with or against exclusionary works but rather by transforming these works for their own cultural purposes. Muñoz calls this process "disidentification," and through a study of its workings, he develops a new perspective on minority performance, survival, and activism.

Step into the fascinating world of hypnosis with "The World as a Stage," your essential guide to mastering the art of hypnotic influence in any environment. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer, this book unlocks the secrets to both covert and overt hypnosis, offering a wealth of techniques to maximize responsiveness and create transformative experiences. Discover how to harness the power of suggestion in diverse settings—from the bustling energy of nightclubs and bars to the serene tranquility of wellness centers. Each chapter provides in-depth strategies and real...

Reclaim your mental clarity and master deep work in a noisy world designed to steal your focus and productivity. Whether you are commuting to a demanding job, studying for critical exams, or fighting daily overwhelm, this empowering audio experience provides a neuroscience-backed roadmap to...

The Indignities of Being a Woman candidly traces the history of womanhood and investigates how much things have really changed for womankind. By carefully x-raying areas such as body image, marriage, mental illness, fashion, and politics, this audiobook examines what it was like to be a woman in the past versus what it’s like now, when women are constantly told equality between the sexes exists but reality proves otherwise.

Conquer the CPHQ Exam: Study Guide for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Exam is your ultimate resource for mastering the CPHQ certification. This comprehensive guide covers all essential topics, including organizational leadership, health data analytics, performance and process improvement, and patient safety. Each chapter provides in-depth explanations, practical examples, and effective strategies designed to boost your understanding and confidence. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this guide is tailored to meet your specific needs. It offers a ...

Why This Book Exists There is a growing problem in history classrooms—and it isn’t the students. It’s disengagement. Today’s learners are surrounded by stories, visuals, and instant information, yet history is often delivered as if curiosity were optional. Dates are memorized. Names are tested. And the most powerful stories humanity has ever lived through are reduced to bullet points and worksheets. This book exists to change that. When History Walks Into the Classroom was written for educators who know that learning happens best when students feel connected—when history becomes ...

*Radically change the way you think about pressure* 'Whatever it is you want to improve in your own life, this book will help you do it.' RICHIE McCAW, former All Blacks captain 'A revelation' MEG MASON Perform Under Pressure will help you not only survive but thrive in situations that up until...

The Word is alive like never before. The best selling translation of all time, with all of its poetic beauty and classic language. Multi-voice narration with world class talent, dramatized to bring these diverse characters to life. Fully orchestrated background music with soundscaping puts you right in the story. A timeless experience for a timeless treasure.

From "the best essayist in this country” (The New York Times Book Review) comes an incisive book-length essay about racism in American movies that challenges the underlying assumptions in many of the films that have shaped our consciousness.

Achieve your CPHQ credential faster with this concise, exam-focused review. Conquer the CPHQ Exam in Under 90 Minutes delivers a targeted overview of the most critical concepts in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance measurement. Tailored for busy healthcare professionals, this guide highlights key principles, essential definitions, and proven test-taking strategies—all in a format designed for quick study. Get the clarity and confidence you need to pass the first time and advance your career in healthcare quality. This book is ...

After listening to this book, you will know that circuses are no joke; they are occult rituals. You will recognise that the clown, as we know it today, is a purposefully crafted caricature of a much more ancient and fearfully colourful predator, still hunting us today... You will understand that The Nephilim Looked Like Clowns.

"Conquer the CAIA Level II Exam: Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Study Guide" is an essential resource for candidates preparing for the CAIA Level II exam. This comprehensive guide covers all key topics outlined in the CAIA Level II curriculum, including emerging topics, digital assets, private equity, portfolio management, ESG analysis, and risk management. With detailed explanations, practical examples, and insightful case studies, this study guide helps candidates master complex concepts and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Designed to provide a deep understanding...

Designed for students and professionals in exercise science, kinesiology, and sports medicine, Muscle University: Research Foundations in Exercise Science provides an authoritative, practical, and comprehensive guide to conducting rigorous scientific research. This textbook combines foundational research theory with hands-on laboratory practice, equipping readers with the critical skills required for designing, implementing, and analyzing exercise science research. Key Features Include: Research Foundations: Clear, accessible explanations of experimental and observational research designs, ...

Conquer the CMA Part 1 Exam: Study Guide for the Certified Management Accountant Exam Covering Financial Planning, Budgeting, Performance Management, Cost Management, Controls, and Analytics is a concise review guide designed to reinforce the core knowledge areas commonly associated with CMA Part 1 study. The book focuses on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, and business analytics in a structured and accessible format. The guide begins with external financial reporting concepts, including financial statement analysis, ...

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The pill did not begin as a scandal. It sat in a sweat-soaked military field kit beside maps, rations, bandages, and survival tools. To the soldier or airman facing fear, boredom, darkness, and impossible fatigue, the stimulant tablet did not look like vice. It looked like equipment. THE FOCUS FRONT: How Wartime Speed Became Suburban Study Medicine is a gripping investigative history of amphetamine prescriptions, from World War II stimulant use to the rise of suburban focus culture. Written in a cinematic, forensic style, this book follows the long transformation of amphetamines through ...

Psychotherapist-endorsed. Scripture-rooted. Built for the real pressure of competitive sport. She trains through early mornings, hard practices, and the pre-game silence where her thoughts get loud. She has put in the work. But when every win lifts her and every loss breaks her, no amount of training fixes the real problem. She does not need a pep talk. She needs a foundation. Devotional for Female Athletes is a 52-week mental and spiritual training guide that pairs the proven tools of Sport Psychology and CBT with the unshakeable truth of Scripture, built for the teen girl who competes at ...

WHAT IF YOU COULD UNLOCK LASER-LIKE FOCUS SCIENTIFICALLY, NOT BY CHANCE Distractions, fatigue, and mental fog aren't personal flaws—they're signs of misaligned brain rhythms. This audiobook reveals how to recalibrate your neural patterns using sound, translating cutting-edge neuroscience into...

If your job already touches data systems, you know the hardest part is not learning a new term. The hard part is keeping the big picture straight when performance, reliability, security, and change control all collide at once. CompTIA DataSys+ For People With Jobs is built to help you study in a way that matches how real data work actually feels. This book is for busy professionals who want to walk into the CompTIA DataSys+ exam with confidence in the fundamentals and the judgment calls. You will build a steady understanding of what to do first, what to validate next, and what to document ...

From breakout stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman's approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships. "Girl Logic" is Iliza's term for the way women obsess over details and situations that men don't necessarily even notice. She describes it as a characteristically female way of thinking that appears to be contradictory and circuitous but is actually a complicated and highly evolved way of looking at the world.