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aim n 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" syn purpose, intent, intention, design 2: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" syn object, objective, target 3: the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired" 4: the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies syn bearing, heading v 1: aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent" syn take, train, take aim, direct 2: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" syn purpose, purport, propose 3: move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?" syn drive, get 4: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public syn calculate, direct 5: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself" syn target, place, direct, point 6: direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun" 7: have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal syn draw a bead on, aspire, shoot for Source: WordNet. Princeton University
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FAR AIM - 2012 FAA Regulations & Aeronautical Information Manual by Federal Aviation Administration FAAThis 2012 FAR/AIM (2/9/12) eBook contains complete and up-to-date information from: This 2012 FAR/AIM (2/9/12) eBook contains complete and up-to-date information from: No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies by Naomi KleinPicadorWith a new Afterword to the 2002 edition. No Logo employs journalistic savvy and personal testament to detail the insidious practices and far-reaching effects of corporate marketing—and the powerful potential of a growing activist sect that will surely alter the course of the 21st century. First published before the World Trade Organization protests in Seattle, this is an infuriating, inspiring, and altogether pioneering work of cultural criticism that investigates money, marketing, and the anti-corporate movement. As global corporations compete for the hearts and wallets of consumers who not only buy their products but willingly advertise them from head to toe—witness today’s schoolbooks, superstores, sporting arenas, and brand-name synergy—a new generation has begun to battle consumerism with its own best weapons. In this provocative, well-written study, a front-line report on that battle, we learn how the Nike swoosh has changed from an athletic status-symbol to a metaphor for sweatshop labor, how teenaged McDonald’s workers are risking their jobs to join the Teamsters, and how “culture jammers” utilize spray paint, computer-hacking acumen, and anti-propagandist wordplay to undercut the slogans and meanings of billboard ads (as in “Joe Chemo” for “Joe Camel”). No Logo will challenge and enlighten students of sociology, economics, popular culture, international affairs, and marketing. “This book is not another account of the power of the select group of corporate Goliaths that have gathered to form our de facto global government. Rather, it is an attempt to analyze and document the forces opposing corporate rule, and to lay out the particular set of cultural and economic conditions that made the emergence of that opposition inevitable.”—Naomi Klein, from her Introduction We live in an era where image is nearly everything, where the proliferation of brand-name culture has created, to take one hyperbolic example from Naomi Klein's No Logo, "walking, talking, life-sized Tommy [Hilfiger] dolls, mummified in fully branded Tommy worlds." Brand identities are even flourishing online, she notes--and for some retailers, perhaps best of all online: "Liberated from the real-world burdens of stores and product manufacturing, these brands are free to soar, less as the disseminators of goods or services than as collective hallucinations." In No Logo, Klein patiently demonstrates, step by step, how brands have become ubiquitous, not just in media and on the street but increasingly in the schools as well. (The controversy over advertiser-sponsored Channel One may be old hat, but many readers will be surprised to learn about ads in school lavatories and exclusive concessions in school cafeterias.) The global companies claim to support diversity, but their version of "corporate multiculturalism" is merely intended to create more buying options for consumers. When Klein talks about how easy it is for retailers like Wal-Mart and Blockbuster to "censor" the contents of videotapes and albums, she also considers the role corporate conglomeration plays in the process. How much would one expect Paramount Pictures, for example, to protest against Blockbuster's policies, given that they're both divisions of Viacom? Klein also looks at the workers who keep these companies running, most of whom never share in any of the great rewards. The president of Borders, when asked whether the bookstore chain could pay its clerks a "living wage," wrote that "while the concept is romantically appealing, it ignores the practicalities and realities of our business environment." Those clerks should probably just be grateful they're not stuck in an Asian sweatshop, making pennies an hour to produce Nike sneakers or other must-have fashion items. Klein also discusses at some length the tactic of hiring "permatemps" who can do most of the work and receive few, if any, benefits like health care, paid vacations, or stock options. While many workers are glad to be part of the "Free Agent Nation," observers note that, particularly in the high-tech industry, such policies make it increasingly difficult to organize workers and advocate for change. But resistance is growing, and the backlash against the brands has set in. Street-level education programs have taught kids in the inner cities, for example, not only about Nike's abusive labor practices but about the astronomical markup in their prices. Boycotts have commenced: as one urban teen put it, "Nike, we made you. We can break you." But there's more to the revolution, as Klein optimistically recounts: "Ethical shareholders, culture jammers, street reclaimers, McUnion organizers, human-rights hacktivists, school-logo fighters and Internet corporate watchdogs are at the early stages of demanding a citizen-centered alternative to the international rule of the brands ... as global, and as capable of coordinated action, as the multinational corporations it seeks to subvert." No Logo is a comprehensive account of what the global economy has wrought and the actions taking place to thwart it. --Ron Hogan Creating Capital - Money-making as an aim in business by Frederick L. (Frederic Lockwood) LipmanFQ BooksCreating Capital - Money-making as an aim in business is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Frederick L. (Frederic Lockwood) Lipman is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Frederick L. (Frederic Lockwood) Lipman then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Dead Aim by Iris JohansenBantamThe #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen returns with an electrifying and all-too-plausible thriller that pushes the level of suspense to the maximum and never lets up. From the tense opening scene to the final explosive page, Johansen delivers a knockout novel, as an unlikely pair of allies must expose a team of killers hiding behind an unspeakable act of terror--and risk ending up their next target. Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat (Agora Series) by Michael MastersonWiley
Whether you’re thinking about starting a new business or growing an existing one, Ready, Fire, Aim has what you need to succeed in your entrepreneurial endeavors. In it, self-made multimillionaire and bestselling author Masterson shares the knowledge he has gained from creating and expanding numerous businesses and outlines a focused strategy for guiding a small business through the four stages of entrepreneurial growth. Along the way, Masterson teaches you the different skills needed in order to excel in this dynamic environment. The Aim of a Lady (Five Star Romance) by Laura MatthewsFive Star (ME)Diana Savile accidentally shot Lord Alma with an arrow, an injury requiring several weeks recuperation at the Park. Diana dutifully tried to entertain their guest—who could not sit down. But her suitors irritated him, her curiosity intrigued him, her innocence charmed him—and her fencing outfit undid him. Dead Aim: A Novel by Thomas PerryRandom House Trade Paperbacks“Perry succeeds with Dead Aim on all fronts. It’s both chilling and absorbing, the right mix in a thriller.” Ready, Aim, Pray: How To Make Your Prayers More Powerful And Effective by Babes Tan-MagkalasCreateSpaceHave you been praying for something for a long long time and still your prayer has not been granted? Find out why and what the Bible teaches about prayer. In this book, you will learn: - How to quiet your mind instantly before and during prayer - What is the "heart-set" (as opposed to mind-set) that you should have for your prayers to be granted - How a single but often neglected step will change your prayer for the better - Why we pray for something and sometimes get the opposite of what we asked for - What is the right "mix" of prayers that pleases God - How to tell when it's time to stop praying and when to continue to be persistent in prayer - What to do to keep your faith up (8 faith boosters) - The ABC of Praying for Your Heart's Desires - and much more... Aims of Argument: Text and Reader by Timothy CrusiusHumanities & Social ScienceThe Aims of Argument focuses on the aims—or purposes—of argument: to inquire, to convince, to persuade, and to mediate. In contrast to other books' pedagogy, Aims emphasizes rhetorical contexts, helping students become experts in reading, analyzing, and w The Aims of Argument focuses on the aims—or purposes—of argument: to inquire, to convince, to persuade, and to mediate. In contrast to other books' pedagogy, Aims emphasizes rhetorical contexts, helping students become experts in reading, analyzing, and w Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, ... Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness. by G. S. (George Sumner) WeaverThis book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. |
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