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David A. Ross

    David A. Ross is a distinguished figure in the contemporary art world, boasting extensive experience in museum leadership and curatorial practice. His career is marked by a profound understanding and innovation in the presentation and interpretation of visual arts. Ross focuses on the broader societal impact of art and its role in cultural discourse. His work encompasses critical writing as well as active engagement in arts education.

    Bill Viola
    Opportunities and Uses of the Ocean
    A Portrait of Salespeople
    • 2011

      Opportunities and Uses of the Ocean

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Exploring the significance of the oceans, this book delves into their historical role as a food source and transportation route, while highlighting their current potential to address modern challenges. It discusses the contentious issues surrounding resource extraction, such as fishing, oil, and gas, alongside the environmental concerns that accompany these activities. The ongoing debates among economists, politicians, and environmentalists about the equitable division and preservation of ocean resources underscore the complexities of managing this vast and vital ecosystem.

      Opportunities and Uses of the Ocean
    • 2002

      A Portrait of Salespeople

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A Portrait of Salespeople is a collection of comical, strange, and amusing sales stories. These tales impart wisdom the easy way. Whenever salespeople gather, it isn't long before they're swapping war stories. These informal lessons offer a fun and pleasurable way of refining the craft of salesmanship.

      A Portrait of Salespeople
    • 1999