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"The inside story of the founding and growth of Taylor Guitars, one of the world's most successful guitar manufacturers Bob Taylor mixes the details of his experience as a tradesman and cofounder of Taylor Guitars, a world-famous acoustic and electric guitar manufacturer, with philosophical life lessons that have practical application for building a business. From the "a-ha" moment in junior high school that inspired his very first guitar, Taylor has been living the American dream, crafting quality products with his own hands and building a successful, sustainable business. In Guitar Lessons, he shares the values that he lives by and that have provided the foundation for the company's success. Be inspired by a story of guts and gumption, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the hard lessons that made Taylor Guitars the company it is today"--

"Since its publication in 1849, Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience has influenced protestors, activists and political thinkers the world over. Including the full text of Thoreau's essay, The Routledge Guidebook to Thoreau's Civil Disobedience explores the context of Thoreau's writing, analyses different interpretations of the text and considers how posthumous edits to Thoreau's work have altered its intended meaning. It introduces the reader to: The context of Thoreau's work and the background to his writing The significance of Thoreau's references and allusions The contemporary reception of Thoreau's essay The ongoing relevance of the work and a discussion of different perspectives on the work Providing a detailed analysis which closely examines Thoreau's original work, this is an essential introduction for students of politics, philosophy and history, and all those seeking a full appreciation Thoreau's classic work"--

Preface -- Preface to paperback edition -- The pastoral and progressive visions -- Scarcity beyond inefficiency: Neo-Malthusian fears -- Liberal reformulations of progressive conservationism -- The spiritualization of nature -- Biocentrism -- Restoring political vision.