Mumbo Jumbo

Author : Ishmael Reed
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1453287973
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mumbo Jumbo written by Ishmael Reed and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVIshmael Reed’s inspired fable of the ragtime era, in which a social movement threatens to suppress the spread of black culture—hailed by Harold Bloom as one of the five hundred greatest books of the Western canon/divDIV In 1920s America, a plague is spreading fast. From New Orleans to Chicago to New York, the “Jes Grew” epidemic makes people desperate to dance, overturning social norms in the process. Anyone is vulnerable and when they catch it, they’ll bump and grind into a frenzy. Working to combat the Jes Grew infection are the puritanical Atonists, a group bent on cultivating a “Talking Android,” an African American who will infiltrate the unruly black communities and help crush the outbreak. But PaPa LaBas, a houngan voodoo priest, is determined to keep his ancient culture—including a key spiritual text—alive. /divDIV /divDIVSpanning a dizzying host of genres, from cinema to academia to mythology, Mumbo Jumbo is a lively ride through a key decade of American history. In addition to ragtime, blues, and jazz, Reed’s allegory draws on the Harlem Renaissance, the Back to Africa movement, and America’s occupation of Haiti. His style throughout is as avant-garde and vibrant as the music at its center./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Ishmael Reed including rare images of the author./div/div

Author : Francis Wheen
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 0786723521
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World written by Francis Wheen and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2005-07-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What characterizes our era? Cults, quacks, gurus, irrational panics, moral confusion and an epidemic of mumbo-jumbo, that's what. In How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World, Francis Wheen brilliantly laments the extraordinary rise of superstition, relativism and emotional hysteria. From Middle Eastern fundamentalism to the rise of lotteries, astrology to mysticism, poststructuralism to the Third Way, Wheen shows that there has been a pervasive erosion of Enlightenment values, which have been displaced by nonsense. And no country has a more vivid parade of the bogus and bizarre than the one founded to embody Enlightenment values: the USA. In turn comic, indignant, outraged, and just plain baffled by the idiocy of it all, How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World is a masterful depiction of the absurdity of our times and a plea that we might just think a little more and believe a little less.

Author : A. Furnham
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230626599
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Management Mumbo-Jumbo written by A. Furnham and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-01-24 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author and psychologist, Adrian Furnham, takes a critical view of the jargon and fads in management contained in manifestos and mission statements and shows how these often obscure and mystify. He considers atmospherics, compulsory training, fundamentalist gurus, integrity tests, personality of organizations and uncertainty avoidance.

Author : Patricia Weinzapfel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781939550736
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No More Mumbo Jumbo written by Patricia Weinzapfel and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Let's face it: educators speak a language all their own filled with complicated words, terms and acronyms. They call it 'Educationese' but to parents and caregivers, it's just Mumbo Jumbo. This book uses the principles of broadcast journalism to help educators recognize and translate Mumbo Jumbo into clear, concise, effective communications. It's designed to help them form rich relationships with parents and caregivers. Readers will learn how to use the right words, tone and body language to engage families. [This] is not a typical education book. It is short, simple, practical and easy to read. It's no wonder. It was written by a former broadcast journalist with a passion for families and for translating Educationese"--Page [4] of cover.

Author : Jane George
Publisher : Red Willow Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781936539086
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mumbo Jumbo Circus written by Jane George and published by Red Willow Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-14 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the enigmatic Ringmaster asks 15-year-old Evanja (Evan) Leane to run away and join the circus, she says yes. Anywhere's got to be better than foster home Number Eight. Evan learns that this ragtag circus, a haven for throwaway teens, relies on more than spectacle and illusion. This circus is built on magic. Each of the teens possesses a donvrai, a true gift, that manifests only in the presence of the Ringmaster's mysterious Ju-Ju. Unlike many of the other teens who must wait for their donvrai to emerge, Evan's gift surfaces on her first night: she can read horses' minds. This would be totally awesome except she has been deathly afraid of horses since foster home Number Three. But circus is a dying art. If Evan wants to save her beloved new-found home, she must concoct a brilliant horse act that will bring in the crowds. And she'd better get over herself and get on with it fast; there's a traitor close to the Ringmaster who will stop at nothing to make sure she doesn't succeed. With B&W illustrations. Contains: some swearing. Recommended for age 14 and up.

Author : Michael J. Grace
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1627343660
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mumbo Jumbo Fix written by Michael J. Grace and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mumbo Jumbo Fix: A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication tackles the vital subject of healthcare miscommunication which is a leading cause of patient harm. It is the first book of its kind geared to all three essential participants--doctors, nurses, AND patients. Written by a medical malpractice trial attorney, hospital risk manager, and healthcare educator, its unique holistic approach provides real-world practical solutions in a concise, easy-to-read, and entertaining format. No other book in the field has been written by someone with equivalent “boots on the ground” experience. And the author’s original cartoons are sure to bring a smile to every reader’s face. The Mumbo Jumbo Fix contains up-to-date content including telemedicine during the national emergency, greetings in the time of pandemic, communication training for healthcare staff, patient preparation for the office visit and hospital stay, provider interaction with families, and talking to the transgender population. Written in plain English without linguistic mumbo jumbo, the book’s true stories and evidence-based suggestions offer the needed healthcare communication fix. REVIEWS and WORDS OF PRAISE The Mumbo Jumbo Fix hits a home run! [An E]xcellent book by an eminently qualified author who has lived it. Easy to read, organized with many valuable insights and vignettes…. Patients who read this book will end up improving their chances of the best outcome the profession offers. ---Dominick Addario, MD, Psychiatrist, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, Health Sciences Clinical Professor, University of California San Diego Easy to read, and systematic approach to maximizing on first principles of communication in healthcare, and more broadly…. The book does not take itself too seriously, with a smattering of cartoons thrown in to make the subject light-hearted, but relevant and relatable. I highly recommend this book to all physicians, nurses, and others who support them. ---Javed Siddiqi, HBSc, MD, DPhil (Oxon), FRCSC, FACS, FAANS, Neurosurgeon, Chief of Neurosurgery, ARMC, RUHS, RCH & DRMC, Professor & Chair, Dept of Surgery, California University of Science & Medicine, Founding Journal Editor, Contemporary Reviews in Neurology & Neurosurgery, President Elect, California Association of Neurological Surgeons The Mumbo Jumbo Fix is a long overdue resource for healthcare professionals, patients, and families. This book presents communication strategies in a clear and often humorous format…. Medical and nursing programs should include this book as a required text for improved communications skills. ---Elsa L. Murdoch, DNP, MSN, RN, CPHRM, Assistant Professor, RN-BSN Program Director, Azusa Pacific University Who better to see the many problems of doctor-patient-nurse communication than an experienced medical malpractice attorney? Mike Grace has seen and heard it all. The Mumbo Jumbo Fix is loaded with entertaining and revealing stories of miscommunication between doctors and nurses and between both and patients.... It is a must read for both health professionals in training and those with experience.,br> --Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPH, Family Practice Physician, Primary Care 365 Physician Core Faculty, Family Medicine Residency Program, Eisenhower Medical Center, Clinical, Professor of Family Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California An absolute must read for anyone who wants to improve communication and patient relationships. A comprehensive communication guide. Even the most seasoned healthcare professional will benefit from reading this book. --Nicholas Wade, BSN, MPH, CEAS, Public Health Nurse, West Bay Area Director of Employee Health Service & Workers Compensation, Sutter Health The book was very worthwhile, easy to read, concise, and entertaining which holds all healthcare workers’ attention. I appreciated the cartoons… I found myself smiling or laughing aloud at times. This book’s subject has a role in the education of medical students and all healthcare workers. --Lori J. Beck, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Indiana University Health [V]ery eloquently written.... [W]itty comical illustrations....[A]n easy read that can be read in one sitting or multiple sittings because you can pick right back up where you left off.... --Karen Seessengood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CST/CSFA, Nurse Perioperative Educator, Founder, Seessengood Perioperative Education and Consulting, Princeton, IN, Staff RN/ Perioperative Educator, Surgery Department, Logansport Memorial Hospital

Author : Peter Wilson
Publisher : Nla Books, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780990933007
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mumbo Jumbo and Banana Peppers written by Peter Wilson and published by Nla Books, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding his passion in teaching, after years in the corporate world, transformed Peter Wilson's life. In this new book, experience what it's like to do what you're meant to do, teach with heart and use creativity to open up students' minds to incredible math instruction. Hearing Peter's joys, challenges, anecdotes and strategies will inspire you. His unique approach to classroom relationships and teaching of math keeps students intrigued, engaged and encouraged. Find out how he does it.

Author : Johnette Downing
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781455623006
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mumbo Jumbo, Stay Out of the Gumbo written by Johnette Downing and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rooster vows he will not end up in the Mardi Gras community gumbo and warns the animals throughout Acadiana so they too can stay out of the pot. Includes recipe for Gumbo Z'herbes.

Author : Mojang Ab
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 152479743X
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Minecraft: Guide to Redstone (2017 Edition) written by Mojang Ab and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of redstone and become a master engineer with Minecraft: Guide to Redstone, then put theory into practice to construct intricate contraptions in Minecraft. Pick up the basics of the redstone components and their uses, discover how to make working circuits, and create incredibly complex builds using your new skills. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to redstone in Minecraft. This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Lost Journals Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming Minecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft for Beginners

Author : Franklin Sirmans
Publisher : Menil Foundation
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NeoHooDoo written by Franklin Sirmans and published by Menil Foundation. This book was released on 2008 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title examines the work of 35 artists, including Jimmie Durham, David Hammons, José Bedia, Rebecca Belmore and James Lee Byars, who began using ritualistic practices during the 1970s and 1980s as a way of reinterpreting aspects of their cultural heritage.