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The Company Of The Future - Meeting The Management Challenges Of The Communications Revolution
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The Company of the Future argues that we have grossly underestimated the power of communications technologies to change the way businesses behave. This book boldly asserts that managers and their companies must embrace and exploit the very technologies that have upended their jobs and their businesses. And they must look inside - improving the relationships among managers and employees - before they can realize the enormous potential that new technologies hold for enabling collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners. Cairncross outlines ten critical capabilities for surviving what may be the most revolutionary, even frightening period in corporate life. Setting the agenda for managerial success, The Company of the Future is an insightful guide that will help managers at all levels to anticipate and cope with the extreme challenges ahead in our networked world.
Author: Frances Cairncross
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 356
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd., London
Publication Date: 06 Feb 2003
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The Complete Book of Personal Training
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This book is recommended for individuals who are aspiring to become personal trainers or want to enhance their knowledge about fitness training. The book provides comprehensive information about various aspects of personal training and serves as a useful reference guide. The author, Douglas Brooks, is a well-known figure in the fitness industry and his expertise makes this book stand out. The book covers topics such as anatomy and physiology, exercise prescription, program design, and more. If you are looking to develop your career in personal training or want to learn about fitness, this is the book for you.
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Bill Watterson
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Andrews
Mcmeel
Publishing
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
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| Book One | Book Two | Book Three ]Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Composed of three hardcover, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this New York Times best-selling edition includes all Calvin and Hobbes cartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbes fans seek.
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Paul Bacon, J.G. Heck, Spencer F. Baird |
Crown
Publishers
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Park
Lane
The Complete Encyclopedia Of Illustration
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Text: English, German (translation)
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David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, Aeschylus |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Aeschylus v.1
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Het verhaal van Orestes, de enige bewaarde Griekse toneeltrilogie, toont in een groots lyrisch drama hoe de wet van vergelding plaatsmaakt voor de heerschappij van het recht. Koning Agamemnon, die zijn dochter offerde voor de Trojaanse oorlog, wordt bij zijn triomfantelijke terugkeer door zijn vrouw Klytaimestra vermoord. Hun zoon Orestes doodt zijn moeder om zijn vader te wreken. Door haar wrekende geesten achtervolgd vlucht hij naar Athene, waar een nieuwe rechtbank de keten van de bloedwraak doorbreekt.De Athener Aischylos (525-456 v.Chr.) vocht in 490 mee in de beroemde slag van Marathon. De zeeslag bij Salamis (480) is het onderwerp van Perzen, de oudste van zijn zeven bewaarde tragedies. Twee jaar na de opvoering van Het verhaal van Orestes (458) stierf hij op Sicilië.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8
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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
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Henrik Ibsen, Rolf Fjelde |
Plume
The Complete Major Prose Plays
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Gathers the Norwegian writer's most important dramas, including A Doll's House, An Enemy of the People, Hedda Gabler, and Ghosts
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Jacqueline Clarke and Joanna Farrow
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Hermes
House
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
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This cookbook is perfect for anyone looking to add variety to their diet with flavorful and healthy dishes. With over 150 recipes and stunning photographs, it's easy to find something to appeal to your taste buds. The book also offers various tips and tricks for cooking and eating the Mediterranean way, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.
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Charles Osborne
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Da
Capo
Press
The Complete Operas Of Verdi
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The Complete Operas of Verdi is the first full-length study of all of Verdi's operas. This work of the brilliant British music critic Charles Osborne covers Verdi's complete operatic oeuvre--including the missing choral works, songs, a string quartet, and the Messa da Requiem. The operas of Shakespeare's Falstaff and Othello show how the legendary composer added both depth and dignity to the Italian operatic repertoire.In this volume, every Verdi opera is explored from four points of Verdi's life at the time each was written; the story, and the way it links with the music; the libretto and librettist, and Verdi's relations with his publishers; and the music itself, analyzed with examples from the score.
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Stanley Wells (Ed.), Gary Taylor (Ed.) |
Guild
Publishing
London
The Complete Oxford: Shakespeare
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Ernest Hemingway
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Charles
Scribner's
Sons
The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway
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W. Somerset Maugham
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Doubleday
&
Company,
Inc.
The Complete Short Stories of W. Somerset Maugham
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Emma Scattergood
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Watson-guptill
The Complete Surfaces and Finishes Directory : Paint, Plaster, Wallpaper, Tile, Wood, Metal, Glass
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A comprehensive guide to a wide array of surface treatments and finishes for the home explores specific mediums--paint, wood, wallpaper, plaster, fabric, and others--discusses options for mixing and matching surfaces, and demonstrates how to put them together to provide innovative and creative solutions for walls, floors, furniture, and more.
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Robert Greene
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Profile
Books
The Concise 48 Laws Of Power
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The perfect gift book for the power hungry (and who doesn't want power?) at an excellent price. The Concise Edition of an international bestseller. At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o'clock the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most useful and entertaining books ever. This book 'teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.' (Independent on Sunday) The distilled wisdom of the masters - illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures from Elizabeth I to Henry Kissinger on how to get to the top and stay there. Wry, ironic and clever this is an indispensable and witty guide to power. The laws are now Law 1: Never outshine the master Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies Law 3: Conceal your intentions Law 4: Always say less than necessary
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George Watson (Ed.)
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Cambridge
University
Press
The Concise Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature 600 - 1950
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A fast-paced international escapade, laced with adrenaline, glamour, and romance--perfect for fans of Kiera Cass and Ally CarterAvery West's newfound family can shut down Prada when they want to shop in peace, and can just as easily order a bombing when they want to start a war. Part of a powerful and dangerous secret society called the Circle, they believe Avery is the key to an ancient prophecy. Some want to use her as a pawn. Some want her dead.To unravel the mystery putting her life in danger, Avery must follow a trail of clues from the monuments of Paris to the back alleys of Istanbul with two boys who work for the Circle—beautiful, volatile Stellan and mysterious, magnetic Jack. But as the clues expose a stunning conspiracy that might plunge the world into World War 3, she discovers that both boys are hiding secrets of their own. Now she will have to choose not only between freedom and family--but between the boy who might help her save the world, and the one she's falling in love with.
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Bennett/Donahue/Schneider/Voit
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Pearson
The Cosmic Perspective Media Update
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W. Glenn Griffin, Deborah Morrison |
How
Books
The Creative Process Illustrated : How Advertising's Big Ideas are Born
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Finally, answers to the question: How are big ideas born?Creative directors, art directors and advertising copywriters are some of the great artists and thinkers of our time. Considering the scope and power of their influence in our culture, that's not such a crazy idea.Take an intimate look into the creative processes of some of the top minds in the advertising industry. Get inspired as you learn about the people behind smart ad campaigns and see how they visualize their own search for a great idea.You'll find outstanding work from an eclectic mix of agencies, including TBWA\CHIAT\DAY, The Jupiter Drawing Room, Wieden+Kennedy, McGarryBowen, McCann Erickson, Ogilvy & Mather, Carmichael Lynch and 72andSunny."The Creative Process Illustrated" represents a rare and remarkable look at the minds that fuel the ad industry. You'll be inspired to fresh thinking and better work immediately. Inside you'll find:Process canvases--sketches that visually represent the thought process leading to an idea, from some of the best minds in advertising.Profiles--insightful commentary from contributors, samples of their favorite work, perspectives from their colleagues and details of their professional accomplishments.Practical analysis--a breakdown of models of creativity, creativity as a problem-solving device, and putting the creative process to work for you.
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Jon R. Katzenbach, James Thomas, Gretchen Anderson |
Berrett-koehler
Publishers
The Critical Few
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Without a deep understanding of your company's culture, any change effort you undertake will fail. Bestselling author Jon Katzenbach and his coauthors identify the four most critical cultural elements leaders need to focus on.In a global survey by the Katzenbach Center, 80 percent of respondents believed that their organization must evolve to succeed. But a full quarter of them reported that a change effort at their organization had resulted in no visible results. Why?The fate of any change effort depends on whether and how leaders engage their the self-sustaining patterns of behaving, feeling, thinking, and believing that determine how things are done in an organization. Culture is implicit rather than explicit, emotional rather than rational--that's what makes it so hard to work with, but that's also what makes it so powerful.For the first time, this book lays out the Katzenbach Center's proven methodology for identifying your culture's four most critical traits, characteristics that are at the heart of people's emotional connection to what they do; keystone behaviors, actions that would lead your company to succeed if they were replicated at a greater scale; authentic informal leaders, people who have a high degree of "emotional intuition" or social connectedness; and metrics, integrated, thoughtful measures to track progress, encourage the self-reinforcing cycle of lasting change and link to business performance.By leveraging these critical few elements, you can tap into a source of catalytic change within your organization. People will make an emotional, not just a rational, commitment to new initiatives. You will elicit enthusiasm and creativity and build the kind of powerful company that people recognize for its innate value and effectiveness.
Dorothy Koomson
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Judy
Piatkus
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Lts
The Cupid Effect
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The Cupid Effect is a charming romcom, perfect for those who enjoy a light-hearted story with a relatable main character. Ceri's matchmaking skills will make you laugh and root for her own love story to come true. Dorothy Koomson's writing brings a fresh perspective to the classic "finding love" trope, with a diverse cast of characters and witty dialogue. Give this book a chance if you're in the mood for a heartwarming read.
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Aranzi Aranzo, Aranzi Aronzo |
Vertical
The Cuter Book
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Over 40 different patterns and instructions on how to make your own Aranzi cute plush doll, accompanied with bright color photographs of the characters in action. Filled with the same irreverent humor that made the characters pop to life in The Complete Aranzi Aranzo, The Cuter Book is a simple instructional book for crafters of all ages and skill levels.The Cuter Book contains detailed design patterns that are easy to understand by inexperienced crafters, and still unique enough to be appreciated by veteran craft masters.New doll patterns include:Holiday themed dolls-Ghouly, Mr. Tree, Santa, Rudolf & Reindeer, Miss Pumpkin, Mr. Bag, Snowman & SnowbunnyNew Mascots-Chuuko, Miss Kid, Tetsu, Mr. Happy, Pigton, Happy Fairy, LambetteNew Friends-Black Cat, Cow, Elephant, Fox, Lizard, the Lil Fruits, The Alphabet Gang, Stallion, Lion, Flower, Chick, the WeathermenOld Friends- Donkey, Penguin, Munky, Towel Dolls, Eyelash Bunny, Car Folk, Panda Bug, Red Birds, Snakes, Turtles
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Anonymous, F. LaGard Smith |
Harvest
House
Publishers
The Daily Bible: New International Version
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In this bestselling and much-loved chronological presentation of the NIV Bible, God’s story unfolds before readers each new day, giving a new appreciation of God’s plan for their lives. Reading the Bible becomes a fresh, living experience.The Daily Bible® offers these helpful features:* The New International Version…the most popular modern version of Scripture, a highly respected and understandable translation.* Chronological/Historical arrangement of every book of the Bible…lets readers easily understand God’s redemptive plan as they read from creation to Revelation in the order the events actually occurred.* Devotional commentary…leads smoothly through Scripture, painting the scene for what is about to be read with historical and spiritual insights.* 365 convenient daily reading segments…arranged so all of God’s Word can be read in one year.* Topical arrangements for Proverbs and Ecclesiastes enables readers to focus on specific aspects of God’s Wisdom.
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James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge |
Jimmy
Patterson
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
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THE HOT NEW #1 BESTSELLING SERIES #1 New York Times #2 Wall Street Journal #2 Washington Post #5 Los Angeles Times Daniel X was born with the world's most extraordinary power: the power to create. With his secret ability, he can conjure anything and everything, from inanimate objects to living, breathing people. This talent has helped him survive-but couldn't save his parents from being brutally murdered. Discovering a strange list of names, Daniel vows to complete his father's mysterious mission and hunt down his family's assassin. Now, on his own, he must uncover the dark truth behind an apocalyptic struggle that will determine the fate of all mankind. But hot on his trail is a cunning killer-one who knows exactly what Daniel X can do. A JAMES PATTERSON PAGETURNER In the spirit of the most enduring hit movies and books, James Patterson has written this story for readers from ten to a hundred and ten.
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"If a panda gets pregnant, the entire nation celebrates. But if a woman gets pregnant she's treated like a criminal. What kind of country is this?" Meili, a young peasant woman is married to Kongzi, a village school teacher, and a distant descendant of the great sage Confucius. They have a daughter, but desperate to carry on his illustrious line, Kongzi gets Meili pregnant without waiting for official permission. When family planning officers storm into the village to arrest violators of the population control policy, mother, father and daughter are forced to make a fugitive life on the river. Meili dreams of reaching a place called Heaven, a vast stinking wilderness of toxic waste, where the men eventually turn infertile and the family planning officers don't dare to go. But as their troubled quest to give birth to a son continues, it becomes clear that Kongzi and Meili are not just raging against the state -- they are at war with one another.
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Daughters Rule Number Never talk to the press about your parents.After leaking a story about the family business, impetuous high school freshman Carina Jurgensen is cut off by her billionaire father. Always resourceful, she fibs her way into a job as a party planner for New York's annual Silver Snowflake Ball. But when Carina finds out that the party committee expects favors and freebies from her dad's A-list connections, a choice must be Does she get real about her downgraded status, or pretend she's still the ultimate heiress?Best friends and fellow daughters of celebrities Lizzie Summers, Carina Jurgensen and Hudson Jones are back in Joanna Philbin's second stylish and heartfelt Daughters novel.
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Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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Penguin
Press
The Daughters Of Kobani - A Story Of Rebellion, Courage, And Justice
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The Daughters Of Kobani is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of women in war and who would like to know more about the women's rights movement in the Middle East. This book offers a unique perspective on the bravery and determination of a group of Kurdish women, and how they went from being a local militia in a small town in Syria to playing a crucial role in the fight against ISIS. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's brilliant writing and in-depth research make this a fascinating and informative read that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
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John Marsden
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Pan
Macmillan
Australia
The Dead of the Night: Tomorrow Series 2
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The Dead of the Night is a thrilling, action-packed novel that would appeal to fans of dystopian young adult fiction. The unique feature of this book is the author's ability to realistically portray the emotional turmoil and physical challenges faced by teenagers in a war zone. Readers would love the vivid descriptions of the Australian bush, the suspenseful plot and the well-developed characters.
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On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person—but also that the cold-reading skills she’s honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money.Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the deceased…where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the centre of it.
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Thomas G. Bergin, Giovanni Boccaccio, Peter Bondanella |
Signet
Classics
The Decameron
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Set against the background of the Black Death of 1348, the hundred linked tales in Giovanni Boccaccio's undisputed masterpiece are peopled by nobles, knights, abbots, nuns, doctors, lawyers, philosophers, students, artists, tradesmen, troubadours, peasants, pilgrims, servants, spendthrifts, thieves, parasites, gluttons, gamblers, police-and lovers, both faithful and faithless.Unabashedly earthy in its sensuality, The Decameron recaptures both the tragedies and comedies of life and is surely one of the greatest achievements in the history of literature.
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G.H. McWilliam, Giovanni Boccaccio |
Penguin
Books
The Decameron
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The Decameron (c.1351) is an entertaining series of one hundred stories written in the wake of the Black Death. The stories are told in a country villa outside the city of Florence by ten young noble men and women who are seeking to escape the ravages of the plague. Boccaccio's skill as a dramatist is masterfully displayed in these vivid portraits of people from all stations in life, with plots that revel in a bewildering variety of human reactions.Translated with an Introduction and Notes by G. H. McWilliam
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Sasha Cohen
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Readers
Digest
The Decorator's Problem Solver : 100 Creative Answers to Your Most Common Decorating Dilemmas
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Here are 100 achievable, stylish answers to everyday, real-life decorating problems, with innovative solutions to suit your skill level, budget, and taste. Organized by type of problem -walls, floors, doors, etc.-this extensively illustrated guide presents up to seven solutions for each problem, from the easiest and cheapest to the more complicated and costly.
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The Definitive Book of Body Language : The Hidden Meaning Behind People's Gestures and Expressions
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Available for the first time in the United States, this international bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter--from making a great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right partner. It is a scientific fact that people's gestures give away their true intentions. Yet most of us don't know how to read body language- and don't realize how our own physical movements speak to others. Now the world's foremost experts on the subject share their techniques for reading body language signals to achieve success in every area of life. Drawing upon more than thirty years in the field, as well as cutting-edge research from evolutionary biology, psychology, and medical technologies that demonstrate what happens in the brain, the authors examine each component of body language and give you the basic vocabulary to read attitudes and emotions through behavior. Discover:
- How palms and handshakes are used to gain control
- The most common gestures of liars
- How the legs reveal what the mind wants to do
- The most common male and female courtship gestures and signals
- The secret signals of cigarettes, glasses, and makeup
- The magic of smiles-including smiling advice for women
- How to use nonverbal cues and signals to communicate more effectively and get the reactions you want Filled with fascinating insights, humorous observations, and simple strategies that you can apply to any situation, this intriguing book will enrich your communication with and understanding of others-as well as yourself.
Author: Barbara Pease
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 400
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Publication Date: 18 Aug 2016
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The desperate search for his missing daughter will take a father to hell and back...Professor David Ullman is among the world's leading authorities on demonic literature. Not that he's a believer. He sees what he teaches as a branch of the imagination and nothing more. So when offered a luxury trip to Venice to consult on a 'phenomenon', he accepts, taking his 11-year-old daughter Tess with him.Amidst the decadent splendour of the city, David makes his way to the address he's been asked to visit. What he witnesses in the tiny attic room shakes him to the core: a man restrained in a chair, clearly insane. But what David hears the man say is worse. The voice of his father, dead for 30 years, repeating the last words he ever spoke to his son. Words that have left scars - and a mystery - behind.Terrified, David is determined to leave with Tess as quickly as possible. But he can't shake the feeling that something is following him. And then, before his eyes on the roof of their hotel, Tess disappears. But before she falls into the Grand Canal's waters, she utters a plea: Find me.At once frightening and deeply moving, Andrew Pyper's page-turning thriller explores the lengths a father will go to find his daughter, and the darkness he is prepared to confront along the way.
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Marty Neumeier
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New
Riders
Pub
The Designful Company : How to build a culture of nonstop innovation
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“The complex business problems we face today can’t be solved with the same thinking that created them,” says author Marty Neumeier in this entertaining and original read. Instead, he says, we need to start from a place outside traditional business thinking. In an era of fast-moving markets and leap-frogging innovations, we can no longer “decide” the way forward. Today we have to “design” the way forward—or risk ending up in the fossil layers of business history.This is the third in the author’s bestselling series of “whiteboard overviews.” In his first, THE BRAND GAP, he addressed the gulf between business strategy and customer experience. In his second, ZAG, he explored the number-one strategy of high-performance brands. In the third, THE DESIGNFUL COMPANY, he shows how design thinking can build a culture of nonstop innovation. “If you wanna innovate,” he says, “you gotta design.”Excerpts from The Designful Company(Click images for larger versions)
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Following the explosive energy of On the Road comes The Dharma Bums in which Kerouac charts the spiritual quest of a group of friends in search of Dharma or Truth. Ray Smith and his friend Japhy, along with Morley the yodeller, head off into the high Sierras to seek the lesson of solitude and experience the Zen way of life. But in wildly bohemian San Francisco, with its poetry jam sessions, marathon drinking bouts and experiments in 'yabyum', they find the ascetic route distinctly hard to follow.
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Michael Roach, Christie McNally |
Harmony
The Diamond Cutter - The Buddha On Managing Your Business And Your Life
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The now classic work on Buddhism and business from the foremost American teacher of Tibetan Buddhism—reissued in a tenth anniversary edition with compelling case studies that showcase its principles in action around the globe.With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from Tibetan Buddhism, The Diamond Cutter presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their personal and professional lives. The book is presented in three layers. The first is a translation of The Diamond Sutra, an ancient text of conversations between the Buddha and his close disciple, Subhuti. The second contains quotes from some of the best commentaries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. And the third layer, the main text, is the practical application of Buddhist philosophies to the world of business, based upon Geshe Michael Roach's seventeen-years of experience as an employee of the Andin International Diamond Corporation, a company that grew during his tenure from four employees to a world leader in the jewelry industry.Roach’s easy style and spiritual understanding make The Diamond Cutter an invaluable source of timeless wisdom for those familiar or unfamiliar with Tibetan Buddhism. His focus on practical personal and business applications has resonated with and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals the world over since its original publication.
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Anaïs Nin, Gunther Stuhlmann |
Mariner
Books
Classics
The Diary of Anais Nin 1931-1934
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This celebrated volume begins when Nin is about to publish her first book and ends when she leaves Paris for New York. Edited and with a Preface by Gunther Stuhlmann.
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Jeremy Robinson
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Breakneck
Books
The Didymus Contingency : A Time Travel Thriller
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"The Didymus Contingency" takes readers on a thrilling journey through time, with Tom and David as they attempt to avert a time-space catastrophe. The book dives into the possibilities of time travel and its implications for humanity. Robinson's unique take on time travel and the religious subject matter makes for an interesting and thought-provoking read. Recommended for those who enjoy a good time travel thriller with a touch of theological reflection.
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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins - An Illuminating History of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, Artist and Lecturer
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This extraordinary true story introduces readers to the unforgettable Waterhouse Hawkins: Victorian artist and visionary who built the world's first life-size models of dinosaurs! With impeccable attention to detail, Barbara Kerley unearths a story of consuming passion, triumph, loss, and courage--and ultimately, of an extraordinary legacy that lives on today. Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick celebrates this complex and fascinating individual through luminous, soul-stirring paintings that form a visual masterpiece.
Author: Barbara Kerley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 56
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication Date: 01 May 2009
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Vali Nasr
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Doubleday
The Dispensable Nation : American Foreign Policy in Retreat
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In a brilliant and revealing book destined to drive debate about the future of American power, Vali Nasr questions America’s dangerous choice to engage less and matter less in the world.Vali Nasr, author of the groundbreaking The Shia Revival , worked closely with Hillary Clinton at the State Department on Afghan and Pakistani affairs. In The Dispensable Nation , he takes us behind the scenes to show how Secretary Clinton and her ally, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, were thwarted in their efforts to guide an ambitious policy in South Asia and the Middle East. Instead, four years of presidential leadership and billions of dollars of U.S. spending failed to advance democracy and development, producing mainly rage at the United States for its perceived indifference to the fate of the region.After taking office in 2009, the Obama administration had an opportunity to fundamentally reshape American foreign policy, Nasr argues, but its fear of political backlash and the specter of terrorism drove it to pursue the same questionable strategies as its predecessor. Meanwhile, the true economic threats to U.S. power, China and Russia, were quietly expanding their influence in places where America has long held sway. Nasr makes a compelling case that behind specific flawed decisions lurked a desire by the White House to pivot away from the complex problems of the Muslim world. Drawing on his unrivaled expertise in Middle East affairs and firsthand experience in diplomacy, Nasr demonstrates why turning our backs is dangerous and, what’s more, sells short American power. The United States has secured stability, promoted prosperity, and built democracy in region after region since the end of the Second World War, he reminds us, and The Dispensable Nation offers a striking vision of what it can achieve when it reclaims its bold leadership in the world.
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Camilla Schneideman
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Orion
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The Divertimenti Cookbook
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Divertimenti Kitchenware Shop was opened in Brompton Rd in 1965 by Camilla's parents, bringing to post-war London quality cooking utensils and beautiful tableware. In 2001, at the newly opened Marylebone High Street branch, Camilla started cookery classes, gaining an understanding of what people wish to cook, what dishes and procedures intimidate them and where confusion sets in when cooking dishes for the first time. In this book she shares her knowledge, giving tips and shortcuts as well as a repertoire of dishes that are simple and stunning. She introduces unusual ingredients, answers most often asked questions, and gives advice on equipment. Many of the dishes can be prepared or even cooked well in advance - chicken roasted in white wine, garlic and herbs, Persian chicken with pomegranates and walnuts and red duck curry, her dad's famous steak and chips, slow cooked lamb shanks with tamarind and dates and simple elegant fish dishes. There is a wide selection of desserts ranging from an orange steamed pudding with thick vanilla-flecked custard and hazelnut meringues to a chocolate mousse with a perfect balance of bitter-sweet.
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Dante Alighieri
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Wordsworth
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The Divine Comedy
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Translated by H. F. Cary With an introduction by Claire Honess.Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is one of the most important and innovative figures of the European Middle Ages. Writing his Comedy (the epithet Divine was added by later admirers) in exile from his native Florence, he aimed to address a world gone astray both morally and politically. At the same time, he sought to push back the restrictive rules which traditionally governed writing in the Italian vernacular, to produce a radically new and all-encompassing work.The Comedy tells of the journey of a character who is at one and the same time both Dante himself and Everyman through the three realms of the Christian afterlife: Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. He presents a vision of the afterlife which is strikingly original in its conception, with a complex architecture and a coherent structure. On this journey Dante's protagonist - and his reader - meet characters who are variously noble, grotesque, beguiling, fearful, ridiculous, admirable, horrific and tender, and through them he is shown the consequences of sin, repentance and virtue, as he learns to avoid Hell and, through cleansing in Purgatory, to taste the joys of Heaven.
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Nicholas Dodman
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Bantam
The Dog Who Loved Too Much : Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs
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Do you have a problem pooch? What do you do with a dog who attacks the telephone whenever it rings? Or one who chases imaginary rabbits down imaginary holes? Or one who is terrified ofmicroblinds...or turns into Cujo every time company arrives?In this warm, compassionate, entertaining, and very informative book, Dr. Nicholas Dodman, one of the premier veterinary behaviorists in the country, tells real-life stories from his practice that illustrate his unique approach to correcting unwanted behaviors. By making key changes in a dog's diet, exercise regime, environment, and training, Dr. Dodman has been able to work wonders with even the most difficult problems. Utilizing revolutionary discoveries in canine behaviorism and pharmacology, Dr. Dodman has given hope and help to owners whose only previous options were obedience schools, or if these failed--euthanasia. Whether you own a problem dog or just want to better understand the complex, intelligent mind of your canine companion, this is a book you won't want to miss.
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Gary S. Becker, Guity Nashat Becker |
Mcgraw
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The Economics Of Life: From Baseball To Affirmative Action To Immigration, How Real-World Issues Affect Our Everyday Life
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From economics Nobel Laureate Gary Becker and historian Guity Nashat Becker comes this collection of the economist's popular BusinessWeek columns. These 138 essays have fueled numerous debates, touching on hot-button issues from crime to organization of sports. The Beckers' surprising--and uncompromising--positions on drugs ("legalize them"), immigration ("auction off immigration slots"), welfare ("curtail it sharply"), and other topics provide a provocative commentary on our times.
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José L. Tongzon
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Edward
Elgar
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The Economies of Southeast Asia, Second Edition : Before and After the Crisis
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The Economies of Southeast Asia provides a modern authoritative introduction to the economic development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It evaluates the extent to which the phenomenal growth in the region is due to ASEAN economic co-operation. This book provides a comprehensive examination of issues which have paramount importance for Southeast Asian economies, This comprehensive book includes an examination of the latest research on ASEAN growth and development. It will be an ideal main text for courses on Asian economics, development economics, development studies and comparative economic systems in both the East and West.