Summary of The Chaser

The 1960s were viewed as a turbulent period of change and revolution in society. The Civil Rights Movement embodied a message of equality as African Americans sought out to end racial segregation and discrimination. The Women’s Rights Movement altered the relationships between genders as women fought for equal rights. Leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X added hope and moral strength to movements as they spoke out for racial equality. This decade remains a significant turning point for the country, as it acted as a catalyst for future prosperity. In Jill Nelson’s autobiography, Straight, No Chaser, Nelson urges women to reexamine their daily existence and begin to establish a positive identity through the hardships manifested in the black community. She courageously reflects on her experience growing up as a black female immersed in a racist and sexist society. There are many themes presented in this direct yet realistic autobiography but the ones which stand out the most are gender, empowerment and strength. Nelson portrays how black women are invisible and looked over by others, frequently feeling like…

He authored, first, The Barber of Seville, a comedy that combined Morilere with classical Italian characters. The Count plays the part of a youthful lover, and Doctor Bartolo plays a miserly old man, and they both fight for the hand of the fair Rosina. Figaro helps the Count win. In 1788, Beaumarchais did the unthinkable and wrote a sequel, The Marriage of Figaro. The Marriage of Figaro continues the plot of The Barber of Seville and recounts a single “day of madness” in the palace of the Count…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Abraham Landau set up Winston & Holmes, a premium cigar shop, in 1981 in Toronto. Gradually two more stores were also opened. After successfully conducting business for 15 years, Landau faced a dilemma whether to expand the floor space of his shop at Yorkville or not keeping in mind the objectives of adequate ROI and maintenance of image in the public. Available options to him include expansion of business, expansion of mail delivery system or restructuring product line. Among…

in delivering value to final customers. ➤ Every employee a marketer: From thinking that marketing is done only by marketing, sales, and customer support personnel to recognizing that every employee must be customer-focused. ➤ Model-based decision making: From making decisions on intuition or slim data to basing decisions on models and facts on how the marketplace works. These major themes will be examined throughout this book to help marketers and companies sail safely through…