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W. Lee Kuhre
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ISO 14001 Certification - Environmental Management Systems : A Practical Guide for Preparing Effective Environmental Management Systems
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This book would be a great read for anyone looking to achieve ISO 14001 certification. It offers practical and realistic environmental management procedures that can apply to most organizations. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed understanding of how environmental management systems work and how to prepare for effective certification. Users would appreciate its hands-on and informative approach.
Jordan D. Lewis
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The Connected Corporation - How Leading Companies Win Through Customer-Supplier Alliances
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The Connected Corporation explains how customer-supplier alliances can enhance a company's competitiveness, quality, market share, and financial strength through the sharing of data, design work, and research and development. With interviews from various employees, the book offers a step-by-step process for readers to learn from top-performing companies. This book is highly recommended for business owners, salespeople, and purchasing personnel looking to boost their company's performance and gain a competitive edge.
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Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide
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The PMBOK guide is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn about project management. It provides a standardized language that aids readers in understanding key concepts. The guide also includes new and improved data flow diagrams that help clarify the inputs and outputs for each process. One unique feature of the guide is the emphasis placed on how Knowledge Areas integrate within each process group, making it easier to understand how a project progresses from start to finish. Additionally, the guide includes two new processes: Identify Stakeholders and Collect Requirements, which are necessary skills for any project manager to have. Overall, the PMBOK guide is a valuable resource for both new and experienced project managers alike.
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Companies
Small Business Management Fundamentals
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in starting or managing a small business. It covers all the fundamental concepts of small business management and provides practical tips for success based on real-world experience. The "Developing A Business Plan" exercise is especially valuable for anyone looking to turn their business idea into a reality. The addition of new chapters on ethics and social responsibility, the development of the business plan, and operations management make this an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for small business owners. Readers would appreciate the practical exercises and real-world vignettes that add depth and context to the concepts discussed.
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Angie Sage, Mark Zug | Katherine Tegen Books
Physik
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Physik is a thrilling addition to the Septimus Heap series, featuring magical characters and a gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seat. The unique feature of this book is its blend of humor and heart-stopping action, making it a perfect read for fans of the series and anyone who loves a good fantasy adventure.
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Peter Mandelson
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The Third Man : Life At The Heart Of New Labour
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The revelatory memoir of one of New Labor’s three founding architects is devoted to the "soap opera" years of Labour government and the breakdown of relationships between Mandelson, Tony Blair, and Gordon Brown Drawing heavily on detailed diary notes he took during the events that shaped the British government for more than 25 years. Peter Mandelson tells his story of a life played out in the back rooms and on the front lines of the Labour Party during its unprecedented three terms in government in this mixture of autobiography, personal reflection, and political history. He began writing the book while serving as European Commissioner and completed it since leaving office in May 2010. His revelations include that the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown became so hostile that Blair described his chancellor as "mad, bad, dangerous, and beyond redemption" and likened Brown's behaviour to that of a "mafioso" in his dealings with him. Much has been written about Mandelson as the person at the heart of the New Labour project, but here is the unvarnished truth from the man himself.
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Gordon Brown
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Prion
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The Whisky Trail: A Geographical Guide to Scotch Whisky
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This book is a must-read for whisky enthusiasts who want to delve into the rich history and diverse landscapes of Scotch whisky production. With its detailed geographical guide, readers can embark on a virtual journey through the whisky-producing areas of Scotland, discovering the traditions and stories behind this revered drink. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to appreciate whisky, this guide provides an immersive experience that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the world of Scotch whisky. So grab a dram, sit back, and let The Whisky Trail take you on a captivating adventure.
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Lin Anderson, Gordon Brown, Christopher Brookmyre |
Historic
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Scotland
Bloody Scotland
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In Bloody Scotland a selection of Scotland's best crime writers use the sinister side of the country's built heritage in stories that are by turns gripping, chilling and redemptive. Stellar contributors Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Denise Mina, Ann Cleeves, Louise Welsh, Lin Anderson, Doug Johnstone, Gordon Brown, Craig Robertson, E S Thomson, Sara Sheridan and Stuart MacBride explore the thrilling potential of Scotland's iconic sites and structures. From murder in an Iron Age broch and a macabre tale of revenge among the furious clamour of an eighteenth century mill, to a dark psychological thriller set within the tourist throng of Edinburgh Castle and a rivalry turning fatal in the concrete galleries of an abandoned modernist ruin, this collection uncovers the intimate - and deadly - connections between people and places. Prepare for a dangerous journey into the dark shadows of our nation's buildings - where passion, fury, desire and death collide.
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Gordon Ramsay, Roz Denny |
Quadrille
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A Chef For All Seasons
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This book is a great pick for those who want to up their cooking game with recipes that are both approachable and gourmet. With a seasonal approach, Ramsay helps readers understand what ingredients are at their best and how to make the most of them with unique flavor combinations. Notable features include unexpected pairings like lavender and chocolate and peaches with aromatic thyme. Overall, this cookbook is perfect for those who want to impress dinner guests or just elevate their everyday meals.
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Gordon Ramsay
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Quadrille
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Ramsay's Best Menus
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Ramsay's Best Menus is perfect for culinary enthusiasts who are always on the lookout for new dishes to cook. The book offers a wide selection of menus, which can be customized according to the user's preference. The recipes are complete with the ingredients and servings needed, and the method is easy to understand. The stunning overhead photography of each dish is also a plus. With this book, users can easily impress their friends and family with their culinary skills.
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Gordon Mathews
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University
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Ghetto at the Center of the World: Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong
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Recommendation: This book takes you on a captivating journey through the chaotic and vibrant world of Chungking Mansions - a place that defies all stereotypes. With its diverse cast of characters and intimate stories, it reveals the real face of globalization, showcasing the intricate connections that exist between people from all corners of the world. Through these captivating narratives, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and realities of our shrinking planet, leaving you with a renewed sense of hope and a fresh perspective on our interconnected world.
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William David Freeman, John Campbell |
Penguin
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The Iron Lady : Margaret Thatcher, from Grocer's Daughter to Prime Minister
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The Iron Lady, the definitive Margaret Thatcher biography, is available just in time for the movie starring Meryl Streep as one of the most infamous figures in postwar politics. Whether you love her or hate her, Margaret Thatcher's impact on twentieth-century history is undeniable. From her humble, small-town upbringing to her rise to power as the United Kingdom's first female prime minister, to her dramatic fall from grace after more than three decades of service, celebrated biographer John Campbell delves into the story of this fascinating woman's life as no one has before. The result of more than nine years of meticulous research, The Iron Lady is the only balanced, unvarnished portrait of Margaret Thatcher, one of the most vital and controversial political figures of our time.
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They have given mankind triumphs in science, literature, philosophy, music, and art. They have also produced Hitler and the Holocaust. They are romantic and conservative, idealistic and practical, proud and insecure, ruthless and good-natured. They are, in short, the Germans.Gordon A. Craig, one of the world's premier authorities on Germany, comes to grip in this definitive history with the complex paradoxes at the many contemporary institutions in German history and closely examines such topics as religion, money, Germans and Jews, women, professors and students, romantics, literature and society, soldiers, Berlin, and the German language. In his new Afterword, Professor Craig discusses the events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of the two Germanies into a new democratic republic. In this classic work, now thoroughly updated, Gordon A. Craig offers invaluable insights into a people and a nation that have played a pivotal role in world affairs for over a century.
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Gordon MacDonald
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When Men Think Private Thoughts : Exploring the Issues that Captivate the Minds of Men
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Recommended for men seeking introspection and growth. The book delves into the complexities of masculinity and explores the deeper questions men often face in their personal lives. MacDonald provides insights and practical advice that would leave readers feeling encouraged and inspired to grow into the best version of themselves.
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Gordon Grice
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Viking
Deadly Animals - Savage Encounters Between Man And Beast
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This book could be a good read for you if you are someone who loves living on the edge and has a fascination with the wild and untamed. With its gory and detailed descriptions of deadly animal encounters, Deadly Animals will keep you on the edge of your seat, making your heart race with each turn of the page. From ferocious big cats to venomous snakes, this book provides a thrilling peek into the dark and dangerous side of the animal kingdom. Brace yourself for savage encounters that will leave you both terrified and captivated.
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Gordon MacDonald
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Ordering Your Private World
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If you've ever felt like your inner life was being drowned under your everyday commitments, MacDonald's "Ordering Your Private World" could provide you with the perspective shift you've been seeking. It's not just a self-help manual; it offers a thoughtful approach to aligning one's spiritual life with the chaotic pace of modern responsibilities. This book can help you tier your priorities, ensuring your private world is as well-ordered as your public one, giving you a sense of harmony and depth.
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Ken Blanchard, Jon Gordon |
Wiley
The Carpenter : A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All
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Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet—filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all. Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business, with his wife Sarah, caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a Carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a Carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people, and teams. As the Carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear, and failure. Along the way he learns that there's no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel, and make an impact on people and the world. Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all. If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today.
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For fans of Jeffrey Eugenides's The Virgin Suicides, Landfall is a clear-eyed, witty and warm debut novel by former Granta editor Helen Gordon, that marks the arrival of a major new literary talent. Alice Robinson, art critic for a magazine so fashionable it's just gone out of business, finds herself agreeing to housesit for her parents. Moving back home to a suburbia she thought long behind her, she finds herself reconnecting with a different landscape, a fraught and painful past. For everywhere Alice turns she finds traces of her sister, who went missing as a teenager. Can she stop her old life intruding on the present? Should she even try? What does Alice's new future look like? 'An intriguing novel . . . a hipster version of Margaret Atwood's Surfacing' Metro 'A memorable novel. I loved the pace and verve of Alice's voyage from Shoreditch to suburbia, and the unexpectedness of the story as it swerves past the familiar into a dangerous and beautiful unknown' Helen Dunmore 'Compulsively readable' Independent on Sunday 'Fine writing . . . wrapped in an arresting evocation of timelessness' Guardian 'Brooding and haunting' Tatler 'Uplifting, witty, wonderfully unsettling' Psychologies 'Beautifully descriptive, with a cliff-hanger finale' Easy Living Helen Gordon was born in 1979 and grew up in Croydon. She currently lives in east London and is a former associate editor of Granta magazine. Landfall is her first novel.
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G.K. Chesterton
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Penguin
The Penguin Complete Father Brown : The Enthralling Adventures of Fiction's Best-loved Amateur Sleuth
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Forty-nine quietly sensational cases investigated by the high-priest of detective fiction FATHER BROWN Immortalized in these famous stories, G.K. Chesterton's endearing amateur sleuth has entertained countless generations of readers. For, as his admirers know, Father Brown's cherubic face and unworldly simplicity, his glasses and his huge umbrella, disguise a quite uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. This Penguin omnibus edition contains * The Innocence of Father Brown * The Wisdom of Father Brown * The Incredulity of Father Brown * The Secret of Father Brown * The Scandal of Father Brown
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MacDonald Gordon
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May
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Ordering Your Private World
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God has a calling for every Christian. He has also added appropriate and varied giftings. So how come so few achieve their potential? People set themselves up for defeat by skimping on inner development: failing to deepen their understanding of call, they spread themselves too thin or drive themselves to burnout. Now refreshed with up-to-date examples and references, Gordon MacDonald's book encourages readers to borrow from the workplace proven time-management and planning skills in order to free up space for spiritual growth. He then suggests key subjects that need to be covered to attain to those qualities of peace, resourcefulness, focus and balance that have adorned the lives of saints past and present.
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Gordon Wiltsie
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W.
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To the Ends of the Earth : Adventures of an Expedition Photographer
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Recommended for adventure and photography enthusiasts, this book provides a firsthand account of the exciting and challenging expeditions undertaken by the author. With vivid descriptions and stunning photographs, readers can experience the thrill and danger of climbing mountains, exploring frozen wastelands, and navigating treacherous jungles. The book also offers insights into the daily life of an explorer, including humorous and unexpected moments on the edge.
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Philip Norton, Bill Jones |
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Politics UK
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Politics UK is an indispensible introduction to British politics, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the institutions and processes of British government, a good grounding in British political history, and an incisive introduction to the issues facing Britain today. With contributed chapters from respected scholars in the field and short essays on real-world politics from well-known political commentators, this fully revised seventh edition of Britain’s best loved politics textbook is an essential guide for all students of politics. New To This · full new chapter covering the 2010 general election - campaigns, contexts, and outcomes · new chapter on 'Britain and the World' · coverage of the banking crisis in Britain, the MPs expenses scandal and the Iraq Inquiry Key · ' Britain in Context ' boxes, placing British politics in comparative perspective · Biographies of key contemporary and historical figures in British politics · Illustrations by Steve Bell and Chris Riddell · ‘And another thing’ short essays by distinguished commentators including Jonathan Freedland, Chris Mullin and Andrew Gamble · Companion website featuring slides, multiple choice questions and a brief guide for students on essay writing and referencing Colin Copus , Harry Cowen , Oliver Daddow, Russell Deacon , Andrew Flynn , Jonathan Freedland , Andrew Gamble , Mark Garnett, Wyn Grant, Andy Heywood , Richard Kelly , Michael Moran, Chris Mullin, Nick Rees, Steve Richards, Peter Riddell Bill Jones is Professor and lecturer of Politics and History at Liverpool Hope University. He is the author of several well-known textbooks on British politics including the previous 6 editions of Politics UK, British Politics Today, and The Dictionary of British Politics. Philip Norton, Lord Norton of Louth, is Professor of Government and Director of the Centre for Legislative Studies at the University of Hull, as well as being a member of the House of Lords. He is the author or editor of 28 books.
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S.C. Gordon, Susie Gordon |
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Harbouring
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This book, "Harbouring," is a beautifully written collection of poetry that explores the depths of grief and loss. Through S. C. Gordon's heartfelt words, readers are taken on a journey of navigating through the pain of sudden loss and finding solace in the power of shared love and understanding. The intimate and poignant writing captures the essence of grief, offering comfort and hope to those who have experienced loss themselves. "Harbouring" is a must-read for anyone seeking solace in the midst of heartbreak, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, love has the power to sustain and heal.
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Gordon Ramsay
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Harpercollins
Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends
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TV’s most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef’s table (situated in the white heat of his restaurant kitchen) and his table at home with Tana and their young family. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British recipes. Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to foster his many hugely successful business enterprises and to film his highly acclaimed TV series. But, despite the commitments of a busy work life, he has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family, including Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous, Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter, Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. The recipes embody Gordon’s strongly held opinion that we should support local producers and farmers’ markets, that we should cook with seasonal fresh ingredients which haven't travelled miles to reach our plates and that we should celebrate the wealth of regional dishes available to us from Cornish crab soup to Bakewell tarts. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he’s off duty. With chapters covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. This beautiful book has been created by one of Britain's top designers, in tandem with an amazing young photographer. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.
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Jon Gordon, Ken Blanchard |
Wiley
The Energy Bus - 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy
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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to transform their life and career. With its engaging storytelling and practical advice, Jon Gordon takes you on a journey that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. The unique appeal of this book lies in its 10 rules for fueling your life with positive energy, providing a powerful roadmap to overcome challenges and achieve true success. Get ready to embark on the ride of your life and unleash your full potential!
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Jon Gordon, Ken Blanchard |
Wiley
The Energy Bus - 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy
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The Energy Bus could be a good read for anyone seeking to bring positivity into their life. This book offers practical tips on how to overcome adversity and develop a positive mindset, making it a great choice for those looking to improve their personal or work life. Readers will enjoy the engaging story and gain valuable insights on how to bring out the best in themselves and their teams. Overall, The Energy Bus has a powerful message that will leave readers feeling inspired and ready to tackle any challenge.
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Archie Brown
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Vintage
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The Myth of the Strong Leader : Political Leadership in the Modern Age
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The Myth of the Strong Leader challenges the myth that political leaders are strong when they act alone. By examining leaders such as FDR, Mikhail Gorbachev and Nelson Mandela, Brown highlights the different types and qualities of leadership. Recommended for those interested in politics and leadership who want to rethink their preconceptions about what it means to lead.
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Carrie Toder, Eleanor Barrow, Richard Gordon |
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Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal
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If you're fascinated by the idea of energy work and hands-on healing, "Quantum-Touch" might resonate deeply with you. Richard Gordon demystifies how our life-force energy can aid in healing ourselves and others. It's practical and inclusive to all readers, offering a complement to traditional medicine. Whether you're looking to start your journey in energy healing or simply curious about alternative healing modalities, this book serves as an approachable guide.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Harpercollins
The Downing Street Years
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This book is a captivating account of Margaret Thatcher's time as Prime Minister, revealing her determination and resilience in achieving her goals. Through her frank accounts of her dealings with foreign statesmen and her own ministers, readers gain insight into the challenges and triumphs that defined her political career. If you're interested in leadership, politics, or the life of an influential woman, this book is a must-read.
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Gordon Kerr
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Essentials
A Short History Of The Middle East
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- This book would be a great read for history enthusiasts who are curious about the complex and fascinating history of the Middle East.
- With a comprehensive approach, it delves into the rise and fall of ancient empires, the birth of major religions, and the influence of radicalism in the modern world.
- Readers will appreciate the author's ability to make sense of the shifting sands of Middle Eastern history, providing a clear and concise narrative that is both informative and engaging.
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There is nowhere else in the world quite like Chungking Mansions, a dilapidated seventeen-story commercial and residential structure in the heart of Hong Kong's tourist district. A remarkably motley group of people call the building home; Pakistani phone stall operators, Chinese guesthouse workers, Nepalese heroin addicts, Indonesian sex workers, and traders and asylum seekers from all over Asia and Africa live and work there - even backpacking tourists rent rooms. In short, it is possibly the most globalized spot on the planet. But as "Ghetto at the Center of the World" shows us, a trip to Chungking Mansions reveals a far less glamorous side of globalization. A world away from the gleaming headquarters of multinational corporations, Chungking Mansions is emblematic of the way globalization actually works for most of the world's people. Gordon Mathews' intimate portrayal of the building's polyethnic residents lays bare their intricate connections to the international circulation of goods, money, and ideas.
We come to understand the day-to-day realities of globalization through the stories of entrepreneurs from Africa carting cell phones in their luggage to sell back home and temporary workers from South Asia struggling to earn money to bring to their families. And we see that this so-called ghetto - which inspires fear in many of Hong Kong's other residents, despite its low crime rate-is not a place of darkness and desperation but a beacon of hope. Gordon Mathews' compendium of riveting stories enthralls and instructs in equal measure, making Ghetto at the Center of the World not just a fascinating tour of a singular place but also a peek into the future of life on our shrinking planet.
Author: Gordon Mathews
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 248
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Publication Date: 05 Jul 2011
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someone who is given to bragging, having a swelled head, boasting, swaggering, knowing it all . . . Griffin Bing and his friends are back -- and this time, things have gone to the dogs!After former attack dog Luthor goes berserk at a dog show, he's accused of ruining the career of the three-time national champion. Griffin has always wondered whether you could teach such a vicious dog new tricks . . . but he also smells a setup of some kind. He feels bad for Luthor --- bad enough to spring him from the pound.The only way for Luthor to make everything right is to do the unthinkable . . . and become the new national champion. Can Griffin Bing, The Man With The Plan, turn this beast into a beauty? Very soon, the whole world will want to know the answer.
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Maggi McCormick Gordon
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Collins
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Brown
QUILTER'S RESOURCE BOOK
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This book seeks to show, through approximately 250 full-color photographs, the diversity of quiltmaking traditions from around the world. Quilts have been made in myriad cultures throughout human history. Those made in the Western European tradition are usually regarded as "typical," but the art of quiltmaking encompasses much more. Even traditional quiltmaking in western Europe, which includes forms generally regarded as "American," and practiced in many parts of the New World, covers a vast variety of styles and designs. And when we stray outside the Western European tradition, the ring widens into a remarkable array of fabric artefacts. The generally accepted definition of a quilt is a textile made from two layers of fabric with a layer of padding between them, and quilted textiles can be used as covers, hung on walls, and worn. The three broad categories of quiltmaking techniques - patchwork, applied work, and quilting - are covered in this book in separate sections in Chapter 1, with sample blocks for each technique. Chapter 2 is a gallery of examples of different quilt styles from all around the world, celebrating the skills of individual makers. Each style is explained, and there are detailed captions with information about each individual quilt. The Quilter's Resource Book will be an invaluable source of reference and inspiration for everyone interesting in the craft of quilting.