"An Artist of the Floating World" Summary and Personal Discussion Part 1: Summary Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World recounts the story of the aftermath of World War II for a Japanese propaganda artist‚ Masuji Ono. Ono narrates his story from October 1948 to June 1950 in the rebuilding of Japan after the destruction caused by the bombings resulting from the war. As a child‚ Ono’s father discouraged him in telling him he would never amount to anything in striving to become an
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Aqualisa Quartz Case Study 1. What is the Quartz value proposition to plumbers? To Consumers? To plumbers: a. Very easy to install - ’push-fit-connect-you’re done’ b. More profitable i. ½ day work (25% of previous time)‚ apprentices can do work also. Opportunity to install more and capture some of historical 6-month wait list ii. on average‚ plumbers do 40 to 50 a year (generally 2-day job)‚ but generally without reducing profit‚ will be able to do many more To consumers: c. Efficient
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Monarchs such as Henry VIII in his Act against Wearing of Costly Apparel restricted anyone other than the King from wearing clothes of gold‚ silver‚ sables or woollen cloths. It was also forbidden to dress in velvet of crimson or blue for anyone below the status of Knight of the Garter. Of course these laws did not just include material goods‚ during the reign of Philip IV (1605-1665) he placed ’reform chapters’ to cut down the excess of employed servants in his court. This on the one hand appear
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A tall fern with coarse a lobed frond that occurs worldwide and can cover large areas. Sheathed- Encase (something) in a close-fitting or protective covering. Ominous- Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Apprentice- A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer‚ having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. Grimly- in a grim implacable manner. Vigil- A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep‚ esp. to keep watch or
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seen in his famous painting that is still talked about today. Born in Vinci‚ Italy on April 15‚ 1452‚ Leonardo da Vinci was an enthusiastic artist in his youth. His father recognized his talents‚ for he sent Leonardo to Florence to become an apprentice for a studio. His father took Leonardo to one of the two most famous workshops in the
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compose music to suit each of their tastes. I had started composing in maybe 1530‚ but was only able start printing them in 1575‚ when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I granted me and my young apprentice William Byrd‚ a monopoly to print music. Oh yes‚ a monopoly is a sole license. So obviously‚ me and my apprentice were both very flattered and are forever indebted to Her
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ENGLISH 227 CAREER COMPARISION FORMAL REPORT Tyrone Moore No letter of transmittal? TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................................................................................................3 LANDSCAPING CAREER…………………………………………………..4-6 Education/Training Employment/Compensation Work Conditions CARPENTRY…………………………………………………………………6-7 Education/Training Employment/Compensation CONCLUSIONS and RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………...8-9 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………
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criteria 1.3 Mentoring would be used when a new employer is introduced to the setting. The reason for a mentoring relationship is to help the new employee have an understanding and knowledge of the settings cultural and social norms. I have mentored apprentices that have joined my setting I
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Young Man in a Red Cap will be the source of our discussion‚ but first a background of Sandro Botticelli’s artistic relations is necessary. 	Botticelli was born in Florence Italy (1445-1510) and worked as an apprentice to a goldsmith early in his career. He then served as an apprentice to the painter Fra Fillippo Lippi. After working with Lippi‚ Botticelli developed his sense of line working with Andrea del Verrocchio. By 1470 he had his own workshop‚ where he spent most of his time producing
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Are women treated fairly in the workplace? Gender equality is often a neglected topic when discussing management. Too this day‚ there is evidence of this type of inequality‚ despite it being a modern era where equal opportunity is expected. Sex stereotyping has shaped views on what jobs are suitable for that of women and men‚ which has consequently led to women having perhaps less opportunities than men‚ and has also led to potential harassment‚ of various kinds‚ due to their gender. A shocking quote
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