Rebecca Miller is an American filmmaker renowned for her critically acclaimed films. Her work is characterized by a deep exploration of human psychology and complex interpersonal relationships. Miller approaches filmmaking with a distinctive sense of detail and atmosphere, offering audiences captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experiences.
Innovations in Employee Experience and Talent Acquisition
176 pages
7 hours of reading
The book delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in human resources, showcasing its influence on talent acquisition and employee experience. Through compelling narratives and case studies, it illustrates how AI can create a more dynamic and inclusive workplace. With a focus on practical applications and future trends, the author provides valuable insights for HR professionals and business leaders on utilizing AI to attract, develop, and retain top talent, ultimately driving organizational growth and innovation.
Miller’s ingenious second novel is “transgressive, terrifying, tough, and very, very funny” (Tony Kushner). In Rebecca Miller’s dazzling second novel, we meet characters separated by time but united in their desire to live a life of their own choosing, free from the constraints of community and tradition. In eighteenth-century Paris, Jacob Cerf is a Jewish street peddler burdened by a disastrous young marriage but determined to raise himself up by whatever means he can. His richly observed life in Paris’s Jewish ghetto is radically altered when he gains entrance to the opulent world of the aristocracy and the freedom to create his own identity. More than two hundred years later, Jacob reappears in surprising form in the suburbs of Long Island. He soon becomes obsessed by a young Orthodox Jewish woman with a secret ambition. Determined to change her fate, Jacob takes it upon himself to entangle her with a conflicted volunteer fireman. As Jacob’s mischievous plans unfold, the burdens of duty and the pull of desire will twist the lives of all three. Rebecca Miller explores the hold of the past on the present, the power of private hopes and dreams, and the collision of fate and free will. Transfiguring her world with a clear gaze and sharp, surprising wit, she brings Jacob’s Folly vividly to life.
A pregnant mother of two finds herself increasingly in thrall to her help, Nat. For Joad, the discovery of a haunting typewritten document in an old desk in need of restoration is overwhelming. And when Roxanne rescues her sister from an institution, she comes to realise how vulnerable they both are. Deftly navigating the fault lines of relationships - new, established or remembered - Total is a powerful collection of brilliantly imaginative stories. From the comforting mundanities of motherhood to a technologically infected near future that mirrors our present with dark prescience, each life captured in this collection is unforgettable.
Renowned for its literary excellence, this multi-award-winning work offers a compelling narrative infused with sharp contemporary themes. Readers can expect an unforgettable experience, as it delves into poignant emotions and thought-provoking ideas, earning high praise and five-star reviews. The book's depth and resonance make it a standout in modern literature.
The story follows a curious nine-year-old brown bear named Boo from Bearville, who embarks on a quest to find the Great Pine Cone. Throughout her journey, she encounters various friends and learns important life lessons, highlighting themes of friendship and exploration.
The who-wants-to-be-perfect-anyway approach to experiencing more fulfilling relationships
196 pages
7 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of love and connection, this book delves into the realistic challenges that couples face. It emphasizes that imperfections are a natural part of any relationship, encouraging readers to embrace flaws and misunderstandings as opportunities for growth. Through relatable scenarios and insightful reflections, it offers guidance on navigating the ups and downs of romantic partnerships, ultimately advocating for authenticity and resilience in love.
She's wonderful - she's just kind of destroying my life. Maggie (Greta Gerwig) is a young single woman in Brooklyn who is determined to have a baby on her own through a surrogate. However, she meets John (Ethan Hawke), an attractive, older university professor, caught in an unhappy marriage, and they start a relationship. Maggie's rejuvenating enthusiasm lures John away from his wife, the domineering Danish critical theorist Georgette Norgaard (Julianne Moore). The film moves forward three years and the couple have married and settled down with a daughter together. Everything has gone according to Maggie's plan, so why isn't she happy? And what sort of meddlesome scheme will she concoct next? Maggie's Plan, based on an unpublished novel by Karen Rinaldi, is both an affectionate send-up of highbrow academic culture and a treatise on modern self-realization. Rebecca Miller exhibits her characteristic sensitivity to female experience, but with a playfulness given freer rein than ever before in her work. The film was premiered at the New York Film Festival in October 2015 and received its official US premiere in May 2016.
This handbook offers a comprehensive perspective on income distribution variables in economic models, particularly the relationship between growth and distribution, facilitating a deeper understanding of key issues in the field.
From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Summer Read The Private Lives of Pippa LeeMasha Edelman yearns for a life on the stage and to escape her strict religious family. Miles away, in a safe suburban neighbourhood, family man Leslie Senzatimore longs to be a hero. They have little idea of what lies ahead for them. Through a cosmic sleight of hand enters Jacob, a man who has travelled a long way through time, and is determined to make his mark on the lives of these two strangers. What follows is a rollicking, sparkling story of kinship, freedom and belonging.
In Rebecca Miller's dazzling and inventive new novel, we meet characters separated by time but united in their desire to live a life of their own choosing, free from the constraints of community and tradition. In eighteenth-century Paris, Jacob Cerf is a Jewish street peddler burdened by a disastrous young marriage but determined to raise himself up by whatever means he can. His richly observed life in Paris' Jewish ghetto is radically altered when he gains entrance to the opulent world of the aristocracy and the freedom to create his own identity. More than two hundred years later, Jacob reappears in surprising form in the suburbs of Long Island. He soon becomes obsessed by a young Orthodox Jewish woman with a secret ambition. Determined to change her fate, Jacob takes it upon himself to entangle her with a conflicted volunteer fireman. As Jacob's mischievous plans unfold, the burdens of duty and the pull of desire will twist the lives of all three. Rebecca Miller explores the hold of the past on the present, the power of private hopes and dreams, the collision of fate and free will, and change in all of its various guises. Transfiguring her world with a clear gaze and sharp, surprising wit, she brings Jacob's Folly vividly to life.
