disaster in the boardroom gerry brown randall s peterson

Why when companies come crashing down, do we hear of boards who have failed in their fiduciary duties? Or that they have been ignorant, complacent or downright complicit in these scandals and downfalls?Of course, corporate scandals are nothing new, nor are they limited to any one geography. They are a damning indictment of our systems of corporate governance around the world. And yet, despite this frequency, little or nothing changes. We shrug and move on, accepting they are an unavoidable part of the system that produces incredible wealth for economies and societies. But it should not be that way. Disaster in the Boardroom shows how boards can be better. Looking at why these scandals happen, authors Peterson and Brown present in-depth case studies of major global corporations - including recent contemporary scandals associated with companies such as BP, Facebook and Uber - using the optic of their unique, original and compelling ''six dysfunctions of the board'' analysis to reveal their particularities but also how they can be overcome.In this book, Brown and Peterson explore common attributes of scandals such as lack of independence from management, missing key voices, cultural amplification, diffusion of responsibility, rule-bound cultures and groupthink. They also identify ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Prolific writer Gerry Duggan lends his talents to a brand new chapter in the saga of Iron Man! Someone has put out a hit on Tony Stark! That shouldn''t be a problem for the invincible Iron Man, right? Except, this time, every assassin around the world has come out of the shadows for Tony - and he has no idea who hired them! Will this cavalcade of killers close the book on Iron Man? Or is this new chapter of his story only just beginning...? Collecting: Iron Man (2022) 1-5, material from Iron Man (2020) 25

Objev podobné jako Invincible Iron Man By Gerry Duggan Vol. 1: Demon In The Armor - Gerry Duggan

Public transport in London in the 1980s presented a very different face to today. London Regional Transport still oversaw much of the public transport network, before Transport for London took over in 2000, while the national rail network in the capital was in the early years of privatisation. Routemaster buses still plied the streets and many of today’s major transport infrastructure projects were yet to be built. London’s Transport in the 1980s presents a portrait of public transport in the capital in this decade of change showing the variety of vehicles on the scene, the early years of the Docklands Light Railway and Thameslink, major stations such as Liverpool Street and King’s Cross before they were rebuilt, old goods yards, the rail network around Croydon before Tramlink was built, historic transport infrastructure that had survived from previous decades and much more.With an array of previously unpublished photographs, Tim Brown presents a fascinating overview of the transport scene in London in this era.

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This personal-size edition of The Message is ready to go and easy to carry. In the front of the Bible, Eugene Peterson helps readers learn to use a “reading Bible.” In the back, the Topical Concordance will help them find Bible passages on more than 80 topics, including doubt, anger, love, and money. With “The Story of the Bible in Five Acts,” and additional charts and maps, anyone can feel at home in the world of the Bible.With book introductions at their fingertips and The Message’s unique verse-numbered paragraphs, readers have everything they need to sit back and enjoy the Bible, and to hear God speak in unexpected ways.

Objev podobné jako Message Personal Size, The - Eugene H. Peterson

Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author''s key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane. Anthony Browne''s world-renowned artwork is full of expressive gorillas, vibrant colours and numerous nods to Magritte and other artists, while being uniquely Browne''s own style.

Objev podobné jako Voices in the Park - Anthony Browne

The 1960s have gone down in history as the swinging sixties; when the permissive society swept the country in a haze of mini-skirts, psychedelic posters, pop festivals and ‘love-ins’. But what was it really like for ordinary British people? In this book, Mike Brown looks at some of the major aspects of living in Britain at the time; how we lived, worked and played, how we shopped, what we ate, wore, drove, watched and listened to. He looks at the stories and people who made the headlines; the mods and rockers, the ‘beautiful people’, but most of all, how ordinary people really lived and reacted to events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Great Train robbery, and the first moon landing. The book will bring back memories for those who were there, and, for those who were not yet born, it will give them an idea of what the 60s were really like.

Objev podobné jako Life in the 1960s - Mike Brown

The 1950s began in the shadow of War. In Britain, food was still rationed as the country strove to pay off the huge debts that were the legacy of war. However by the end of the decade, the British had ‘never had it so good’, as prime Minister Harold MacMillan told them. In this book, Mike Brown looks at some of the major aspects of living in Britain at that time of change; how ordinary people lived, worked and played, of the experiences of childhood, and of a new group - teenagers. How did people spend their new-found wealth, what they ate, wore, watched and listened to; the stories and people who made the headlines - Royals, politicians, and stars of music and screen, in an age overshadowed by the Cold War. The book will appeal to those who lived through it, and to those wishing to know more about life for their parents and grand-parents.

Objev podobné jako Life in the 1950s - Mike Brown

A shortcut through the forest to Grandma''s house produces some eerie moments – and some oddly familiar characters – in a strikingly illustrated tale about facing fears.One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning flashing across the sky. In the morning Dad is gone and Mum doesn’t seem to know when he’ll be back. The next day Mum asks her son to take a cake to his sick grandma. "Don’t go into the forest," she warns. "Go the long way round." But, for the first time, the boy chooses to take the path into the forest, where he meets a variety of fairy tale characters.

Objev podobné jako Into the Forest - Anthony Browne

Saffy, Haroun and Yasmine are used to their parents getting themselves into trouble on holiday, but when their family end up in a mysterious forest, even they are shocked by the strange things they encounter. When their parents go missing, will the children be able to crack the riddles to set them free again?Into the Woods is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children''s reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years

Objev podobné jako Reading Planet KS2: Into the Woods - Venus/Brown - Zohra Nabi

A major songwriting talent known for his Cream fame; a talented poet who helped pioneer the UK Beat scene in the sixties. Pete Brown is a creative force of nature. To much of the world, Brown is an unknown quantity, and not much else. With this book the creative whirlwind is on full display. This is Pete Brown. Now his story can be told.

Objev podobné jako Pete Brown: The Poet Who Rocks - Marc Shapiro

Pet tortoise Albert often wonders about life outside his garden home. Where do his flying friends go when they disappear beyond the fences, gates and walls that keep Albert safe? A chance to explore takes Albert on an adventure he'll never forget, encountering first-hand the highs and lows of the world beyond. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako Albert in the Air - Ian Brown

A book of inspiration and the real-life stories of Pagans who are walking their talk.

Objev podobné jako Pagan Planet – Being, Believing & Belonging in the 21Century - Nimue Brown

The first – and highly anticipated – monograph on one of the most influential painters of our time Cecily Brown is a British-born, New York-based artist who rose to prominence in the late 1990s. Brown established her unique voice within the art sphere by investigating the sensual qualities of oil paint and challenging the conventions of abstraction and figuration. Through a range of reference to old master paintings, Abstract Expressionism, and popular culture, Brown''s symbolic language, exuberant brushwork, rich palette, intense energy, and embrace of the erotic have redefined some of painting''s historical canons.

Objev podobné jako Cecily Brown - Francine Prose, Jason Rosenfeld, Courtney J. Martin

''Feeling stuck? You need to read this book'' MEL ROBBINS''This is a personal and national story you will want to read'' GLORIA STEINEM''A brilliant, raw, unfiltered look at the life and career of a total icon'' HANNAH WADDINGHAMLegendary entrepreneur Bobbi Brown shares her personal story of inventionand reinvention in her captivating first memoir.In the 1980s, Bobbi Brown had a crazy thought: real faces were beautiful. When cosmetic trends were about covering, contouring and transforming, Bobbi blazed her own path, creating make-up that accentuated natural beauty. In doing so, she revolutionised an industry.Bobbi came by this philosophy honestly. It reflected who she is and the way she lives her life. Real is better than fake. Simple is better than complicated. Family comes first. When life throws obstacles in your path, don’t wallow; figure it out. And this hard-earned, deceptively simple wisdom is at the heart of Still Bobbi.For the first time, Bobbi shares where she comes from, how she navigated childhood, formed her concept of beauty, built her namesake company into a billion-dollar worldwide business, left her brand, built another one in her sixties – and more. In sharing a lifetime of wisdom, tips and business savvy, Bobbi’s memoir provides the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Feeling stuck? You need to read this book'' MEL ROBBINS''This is a personal and national story you will want to read'' GLORIA STEINEM''A brilliant, raw, unfiltered look at the life and career of a total icon'' HANNAH WADDINGHAMLegendary entrepreneur Bobbi Brown shares her personal story of inventionand reinvention in her captivating first memoir.In the 1980s, Bobbi Brown had a crazy thought: real faces were beautiful. When cosmetic trends were about covering, contouring and transforming, Bobbi blazed her own path, creating make-up that accentuated natural beauty. In doing so, she revolutionised an industry.Bobbi came by this philosophy honestly. It reflected who she is and the way she lives her life. Real is better than fake. Simple is better than complicated. Family comes first. When life throws obstacles in your path, don’t wallow; figure it out. And this hard-earned, deceptively simple wisdom is at the heart of Still Bobbi.For the first time, Bobbi shares where she comes from, how she navigated childhood, formed her concept of beauty, built her namesake company into a billion-dollar worldwide business, left her brand, built another one in her sixties – and more. In sharing a lifetime of wisdom, tips and business savvy, Bobbi’s memoir provides the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Šestý díl mangy In the Clear Moonlit Dusk pokračuje v příběhu středoškolského románku mezi Yoi a Ichimura-sempai. Jejich vztah čelí novým výzvám, zejména během přátelského výletu do Kobe, kde se učí vyjadřovat své potřeby a chápat city partnera. Paralelně se rozvíjí i příběh Ohjiho, Yoiho spolupracovníka na částečný úvazek, který zápasí s vlastními pocity.

• Šestý díl oblíbené romantické série
• Autorka úspěšné mangy Daytime Shooting Star
• Příběh pro fanoušky seriálů Horimiya a Ouran High School Host Club
• Hlubší rozvoj vztahu hlavních hrdinů

Objev podobné jako In the Clear Moonlit Dusk 6 - Mika Yamamori

Startovací balíček pro sběratelskou karetní hru Disney Lorcana ze sady Into the Inklands. Obsahuje předpřipravený balíček 60 karet ve dvou inkoustových barvách, herní žetony, podložku a pravidla. Součástí jsou 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack s 12 náhodnými kartami.

• Předpřipravený balíček 60 karet pro okamžitý start hry
• Obsahuje 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack
• Vhodné pro děti od 8 let s jasnými pravidly
• Kombinace dvou herních stylů (Ruby a Sapphir inkousty)

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War of the Foxes je druhá básnická sbírka Richarda Sikena, která navazuje na jeho úspěšný debut Crush. Kniha se zaměřuje na témata tvorby, reprezentace a morálních otázek spojených s uměním. Sikenova poezie kombinuje filozofickou hloubku s cinematografickou naléhavostí.

• Dlouho očekávané pokračování úspěšné sbírky Crush
• Hluboké zkoumání tvorby a reprezentace reality
• Jedinečné spojení poezie s výtvarným uměním
• Oceněno kritikou a literárními časopisy

Objev podobné jako War of the Foxes - Richard Siken

Learn the full back story behind the world''s greatest book on military strategy!The Art of War is one of the world''s great masterpieces—presenting timeless strategies that are as important in the boardroom as on the battlefield. Now, experience Sun Tzu''s classic as never before in this riveting graphic novel brimming with battles, betrayals and political intrigues.The book recounts the conflict between the kingdom of Wu as they plot to attack the far more powerful state of Chu, with both leaders navigating internal plots and power struggles that will forever alter the fate of China. The fascinating accounts in this book include:The story of Sun Tzu, who became a trusted advisor to the powerful Wu clan and then a master military strategist, capturing the attention of Wu Zixu, the clan''s most formidable generalThe creation of the military strategies in The Art of War, as Sun Tzu develops his revolutionary philosophy of asymmetrical warfareThe high-stakes Battle of Boju where Sun Tzu''s teachings take center stage, shaping a battle that will become legendary in the chronicles of military historyAnd many other fascinating stories!Sun Tzu''s Art of War brings to life not only the tactical brilliance of Sun Tzu''s teachings but also the human ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha The Female Nude od Lyndy Nead představuje první kritické feministické zkoumání ženského aktu v dějinách západního umění. Autorka analyzuje, jak se vytvářejí přijatelné a nepřijatelné obrazy ženského těla a jaké společenské mechanismy stojí za jeho zobrazením. Publikace zůstává aktuální díky probíhajícím debatám o patriarchátu, objektifikaci a pornografii.

• Průkopnická feministická analýza ženského aktu v dějinách umění
• Čtivý a poutavý výklad vhodný pro studenty i odborníky
• Aktualizované vydání Routledge Classics s novým autorčiným předmluvou
• Široký záběr od klasického období po 80. léta 20. století

Objev podobné jako The Female Nude - Lynda Nead

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

• Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
• Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
• Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
• Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

Objev podobné jako The Shining (1444720724)

Hudební CD s albem 'Sign of the Times' od německého kytaristy Axela Rudiho Pella. Album obsahuje 10 skladeb včetně úvodní skladby The Black Serenade a hitů jako Gunfire nebo Bad Reputation. Jedná se o oficiální vydání na kompaktním disku.

• Oficiální hudební album na CD
• Obsahuje hitové skladby jako Gunfire a Bad Reputation
• Vysoká kvalita zvuku digitálního nosiče
• Vhodné pro sběratele hard rockové hudby

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Still a source of inspiration for soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom 2000 years after it was written, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War is the most influential book of strategy in the world, translated from the Chinese by John Minford in Penguin Classics.'Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting'For more than two thousand years, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with profound insights into the use of skill, tactics, psychology and discipline to outwit opponents. Said to have inspired Napoleon, and used by Mao Zedong and General Douglas MacArthur, as well as many famous business gurus, politicians and sports stars, its ancient words of wisdom provide a touchstone for today's managers and executives fighting their boardroom battles. This best-selling book offers ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent.Little is known for definite about Sun Tzu (544-496 B.C.) and his life during the Warring States period after the decline of the Zhou dynasty, but his classic The Art of War has been one of the central works of Chinese literature for 2500 years.If you enjoyed The Art of War, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Put your logical thinking to the test with this brain-boosting puzzle book, inspired by Sun Tzu''s classic treatise of military strategy, The Art of War.Written by bestselling puzzle author Roland Hall, this collection includes over 100 narrative puzzles which bring the tactics and strategic thinking of The Art of War to life. Prove you can outsmart the enemy on the battlefield or in the boardroom as you pit your wits against all manner of riddles, dilemmas and conundrums. You''ll need to sharpen your strategic skills and use every bit of cunning to solve them all. Each of the puzzles within takes a quote from The Art of War, as its starting point. You need to take heed of the lessons they offer if you''re to come out on top!Presented in an attractive gift format with gold-foil accents and beautiful illustrations, this book makes a wonderful gift for any puzzle lover.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Objev podobné jako The Art of War Puzzle Book - Roland Hall

On New Year''s Eve, a tourist is raped in Kadaloor, a tranquil fishing village on the southern coast of the country. The chief suspects are a group of teenaged boys (called the Cliffhangers). As they attempt to prove their innocence, the boys also have to deal with the spectre of communal intolerance that is beginning to divide the Hindu and Muslim fishermen and villagers. Numerous small incidents, in which the boys are sought to be implicated, help ratchet up the stress. The growing communal tension and the hunt for the real rapist intersect, propelling the village to the edge of disaster. In The Cliffhangers, Sabin Iqbal gives us a brilliant debut novel that illuminates hard truths about the religious faultines that are dividing the country.

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''By far the best book I''ve ever read on the how and why of scaling. If you care about changing the world, or just want to make better decisions in your own life, The Voltage Effect is for you.'' Angela Duckworth, CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of Grit ________________­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Why do some ideas make it big while others fail to take off? According to award-winning behavioural economist John List, the answer comes down to a single question: Can the idea scale? Countless enterprises fall apart the moment they scale; their positive results fizzle, they lose valuable time and money, and the great electric charge of potential that drove them early on disappears. In short, they suffer a voltage drop. Yet success and failure are not about luck - in fact, there is a rhyme and reason as to why some ideas fail and why some make it big. Certain ideas are predictably scalable, while others are predictably destined for disaster. In The Voltage Effect, University of Chicago economist John A. List explains how to identify the ideas that will be successful when scaled, and how to avoid those that won''t. Drawing on his own original ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Voltage Effect - Sir John Lister-Kaye

Kniha je pokračováním příběhu Ady a Jamieho během druhé světové války. Sleduje jejich život v přeplněném domě s novými obyvateli, včetně židovské dívky Ruth z Německa. Příběh zkoumá rostoucí složitost morálky a přežití, jak se válka přibližuje k jejich domovu.

• Pokračování oblíbeného příběhu Ady a Jamieho
• Autentické zobrazení života dětí za druhé světové války
• Emočně silný příběh o přežití a odolnosti
• Vhodné pro čtenáře mládežnické historické literatury

Objev podobné jako The War I Finally Won - Bradley Kimberly Brubaker

Kniha vypráví skutečný příběh Françoise Frenkel, židovské ženy z Polska, která v roce 1921 otevřela první francouzské knihkupectví v Berlíně. V létě 1939 musí před nacistickým pronásledováním uprchnout a začíná její strastiplná cesta přežití. Příběh se odehrává v Berlíně, Paříži a jižní Francii a kombinuje témata lidské krutosti i nečekané laskavosti.

• Autentický životní příběh židovské autorky
• Dokument doby s historickou hodnotou
• Poutavé vyprávění o přežití a lidskosti
• Původně publikováno pod názvem No Place to Lay One's Head

Objev podobné jako A Bookshop in Berlin - Francoise Frenkel

''A wonderful book, I don''t expect to read a better memoir for a very long time.'' ROBERT WEBB, author of How Not To Be A Boy''Funny and heart breaking in equal measure'' FERN BRADY, author of Strong Female Character''The guiltiest of literary pleasures: a memoir that you open with trepidation and stay up til 6am to finish'' KATE SPICER, author of Lost Dog.''Compelling, edgy and always hilarious. Absolutely essential reading.'' JOSIE LONGWhen Krystal Evans was 14, the house that she shared with her mother and little sister burned down. Narrowly escaping by breaking a window and jumping out head-first Krystal suffered burns, smoke inhalation, and the unimaginable tragedy of losing her sister. That Evans has written such a warm and disarmingly funny memoir about what led the family to that fatal night, and how they coped with its aftermath, is nothing less than astonishing.This is a spellbinding story of growing up poor in America, living with a mentally ill mother, and having a wolf for a pet (really). From the indignities of being rejected from a summer camp for burn victims, to putting up with a succession of her mom''s increasingly shady friends and partners, Krystal and Katie''s childhoods were ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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McTavish has his eyes on the pies as he and the Peachey family return for a third hilarious middle-grade adventure from the multi-award-winning Meg Rosoff.The Peachey family enjoy fine meals each night now that everyone takes turns cooking. Everyone, that is, except grumbling Pa Peachey – until some unsatisfactory bread pushes him to try baking. Convinced that he has found his true calling, Pa sets his sights on winning the town Bake Off. Unfortunately, his great ideas far surpass his skills, and soon Pa''s ambitions are crumbling under the weight of 3,784 pieces of gingerbread … McTavish smells disaster in the making, and it looks like he''s going to have to save the day – again.

Objev podobné jako McTavish Takes the Biscuit - Meg Rosoff

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning.

Objev podobné jako The Art of War - Sun Tzu

Kniha vypráví příběh chlapce Toma, který se vydává na nezapomenutelné dobrodružství poté, co se v horách probudí obr. Během cesty objevuje, co znamená být opravdovým přítelem, a zjišťuje, že i obyčejný chlapec může mít srdce obra. Autorkou básnického textu je Hollie Hughes, ilustrace vytvořila Anna Wilson.

• Krásné básnické vyprávění od úspěšné autorky
• Působivé ilustrace debutující talentované ilustrátorky
• Poutavý příběh o přátelství a odvaze
• Vhodné pro společné čtení s dětmi

Objev podobné jako The Heart of a Giant - Hollie Hughes

Kniha The World of The Dark Crystal nabízí fanouškům klasického filmu Jima Hensona ponoření do jeho tvorby a příběhového světa prostřednictvím ilustrací Briana Frouda. Publikace slouží jako průvodce konceptuálním uměním a vývojem filmu Temný krystal. Poskytuje detailní vhled do vizuální stránky a mytologie tohoto kultovního díla.

• Autentické ilustrace od konceptuálního designéra původního filmu.
• Hluboký náhled do tvorby a lore kultovního snímku.
• Kvalitní zpracování pro fanoušky a sběratele.
• Evokativní vizuály, které přenášejí do světa Temného krystalu.

Objev podobné jako The World of the Dark Crystal - Brian Froud

Autobiografie Erica Lomaxe popisuje jeho zkušenosti jako válečného zajatce nuceného pracovat na proslulé Burma-Siam železnici za druhé světové války a následné mučení japonskými vojáky. Kniha detailně zachycuje jeho dlouholeté psychické trauma a cestu k uzdravení, která vyvrcholila setkáním s jedním z jeho trýznitelů po padesáti letech. Jde o silné svědectví o přežití, odvaze a lidské schopnosti odpustit.

• Skutečný a hluboce lidský příběh přežití
• Oceněná literární non-fiction s filmovou adaptací
• Silné téma odpuštění a vyrovnání se s minulostí
• Historicky cenný osobní svědectví z války v Pacifiku

Objev podobné jako The Railway Man - Lomax Eric

________________LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2013________________''Perkins is an extraordinary writer ... The Forrests is a novel to be savoured'' - Daisy Goodwin, Sunday Times''Dexterously communicates some of life''s less-syncopated rhythms ... Funny, painful and utterly mesmerising'' - Independent on Sunday''The novel I would most like to press into my friends'' suitcases this summer ... kept me up reading late into the night'' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph________________Dorothy Forrest is immersed in the sensory world around her; she lives in the flickering moment. From the age of seven, when her odd, disenfranchised family moves from New York City to the wide skies of Auckland, to the very end of her life, this is her great gift and possible misfortune.Through the wilderness of a commune, to falling in love, to early marriage and motherhood, from the glorious anguish of parenting to the loss of everything worked for and the unexpected return of love, Dorothy is swept along by time. Her family looms and recedes; revelations come to light; death changes everything, but somehow life remains as potent as it ever was, and the joy in just being won''t let her go.In a narrative that shifts and moves, growing as wild ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Forrests - Emily Perkins

The moving story of a superhero-loving boy born without hands who finds the hero inside himselfBenji feels like he''s had more than his fair share of good luck—so it''s frustrating that his disability tends to make people think the opposite. Adopted from an overseas orphanage when he was four, he’s grown up surrounded by the love of his dads and little sister. But it seems like the only thing people notice about him is that he was born without hands. He wishes that it didn''t bother him so much when people stare at him and that he could be as confident as the superheroes he’s obsessed with. Then Benji meets a real-life hero and begins to dream about new possibilities. Staff Sergeant Snyder is a quadruple war amputee whose comfort in his own skin inspires Benji. Plus, Staff Sergeant has fun with his prosthetic limbs, making Benji wonder if it’s time he becomes bionic. It takes a near disaster in the neighborhood with their pet cat to show Benji that bionic or not, he already has all the courage it takes to be a hero. After all, heroes walk among us every day, and if he just remembers to believe ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Bionic Boy - Lynn Plourde

As a Chinese proverb says ''The fish rots from the head'' and so it is with businesses and other organisations - the buck starts and stops in the boardroom. This third edition of Bob Garratt''s bestselling book that highlights the importance of effective corporate governance has been extensively updated following the corporate scandals of the early 2000s - Enron, WorldCom, Tyco - and the abysmal boardroom standards that the credit crunch and ensuing global financial crisis brought to light. This new edition builds on the Learning Board model developed by the author and now widely used internationally by corporations and public sector organisations such as the NHS. The result is a thought-provoking and highly practical book that will be invaluable to all those with responsibility for corporate governance - and also those who subject them to scrutiny.What Sir Adrian Cadbury, whose committee''s groundbreaking report on corporate governance was published nearly twenty years ago, said about the first edition remains as true today as ever: ''No director can afford to ignore this book''.

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The Paris Mapguide od Michaela Middleditche je oceněný průvodce kombinující ilustrované mapy s praktickými informacemi pro návštěvníky Paříže. Obsahuje podrobné seznamy památek, doporučení restaurací a nočního života spolu s plány metra a autobusových tras. Je navržen jako lehký a kompaktní průvodce vhodný pro každodenní nošení.

• Kombinuje ilustrované, snadno čitelné mapy s praktickými informacemi
• Lehký a tenký formát vhodný do kapsy nebo malé tašky
• Obsahuje podrobné seznamy muzeí, galerií, trhů a restaurací
• Zahrnuje plány metra, autobusových tras a měnič měn

Objev podobné jako The Paris Mapguide - Michael Middleditch

Osmý díl série Outlander od Diany Gabaldon navazuje na příběh Jamieho Frasera, který se vrací v roce 1778, aby zjistil, že se během jeho nepřítomnosti mnoho změnilo. Současně jeho dcera Brianna v 20. století pátrá po svém uneseném synovi, zatímco její manžel Roger se vydává do minulosti. Kniha propojuje osudy členů rodiny napříč staletími.

• Osmý díl oblíbené historicko-fantasy ságy
• Pokračování napínavého příběhu rodiny Fraserových
• Propojení více časových linií a osudů
• Ideální pro fanoušky seriálu i knižní série

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A mistake is an error of judgement, a blunder is a mistake caused by carelessness or ignorance, implying incompetence. Blunders are not always the result of incompetence; a chess player may give a critical piece away being distracted by noise, but in war it results in death with serious repercussions. This book explores such errors during the Second World War, some hardly known, a few contentious, many embarrassing. An American destroyer which fired a live torpedo at a battleship carrying Roosevelt, an American officer who unintentionally passed British information to Rommel, and a German plane crash-landing in neutral territory with plans for invasion are some little-known incidents. Overconfidence resulted in a Luftwaffe raid hitting exposed American gas shells killing Italian civilians, British and American military. Self-assurance led to an American general who lost men and tanks failing to rescue his son-in-law from a PoW camp. Inadequate planning brought disaster in the raid on Dieppe. Poor tactics deployed in the bombing of Monte Cassino was bad propaganda for the Allies but assisted the German defence. There are some issues which remain disputed, as with the British sinking the French Fleet, but whether it was a blunder remains questionable. There is the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you''re a sustainability or ESG leader struggling to sell sustainability to your board, clients and team, this is for you. Despite the growing public interest in sustainability, the planet is still warming up year on year, with catastrophic consequences. Resistance to change, vested interests in industry and contradictory legislation all contribute to this slow progress. Businesses have a key role to play in addressing the issue before it’s too late, and sustainability leaders like you can accelerate this transformation with more effective and tailored communication. Rather than simply conveying facts and data, discover how to inspire and influence others by crafting your message so that you can collaborate and co-create new futures. Using a practical, proven framework based on coaching and negotiation techniques, this book demystifies the approach to influencing others, eliminating the frustration you experience in the boardroom and office, and empowering you to make more impact. Your words can inspire decision-makers to commit to action beyond words: better communication is key to solving the climate crisis.

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A richly illustrated nonfiction picture book celebrating how scientists and activists can work together to create change and protect wildlife, making the world safer for creatures both big and small.How do you save a species? Start at the edges of the food chain.In the 1950s, the brown pelican went from thriving to barely surviving. The culprit was DDT: a harmful pesticide that seeped into soil, spread in the water, festered in small fish, and ultimately caused the pelican population to plummet. Scientists sounded the alarm, but faced pushback from farmers who relied on DDT to control pesky pests. It required many voices joining together, demanding change, before the government took action. Thanks to these efforts, we now have the EPA and the Endangered Species Act, which continue to protect wildlife threatened by climate change.This thrilling and inspirational nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to bioaccumulation, endangered species, and one of the biggest grassroots movements of our time. It connects the success of the pelican’s regrowth with conservation efforts in place today, such as pollinator gardens, wildlife corridors, and much more.Sweeping illustrations depict the brown pelican’s journey from near extinction to a robust, populous species. Back matter includes more details on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Wall Street Journal Best Political Book of 2023A much-needed wake-up call for the Democrats, which reveals how the party has lost sight of its core principles and endangered its political future—from the authors of “one of the most influential political books of the 21st century” (The New York Times)For decades, American politics has been plagued by a breakdown between the Democratic and Republican parties, in which victory has inevitably led to defeat and vice versa. Both parties have lost sight of the people at the center of the American electorate, leading to polarization and paralysis. In Where Have All the Democrats Gone?, John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira reveal the tectonic changes shaping the country’s current political landscape that both pundits and political scientists have missed.The Democratic Party, once the preserve of small towns as well as big cities and of the industrial working class and the newly immigrated, has abandoned and even actively alienated many of these voters. In this clarion call and essential argument for common sense and common ground, Judis and Teixeira reveal the transformation of American politics and provide a razor-sharp critique of where the Democrats have gone awry and how they can avoid political ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Escape to Rome with this sparkling summer romance!''Art, history, intrigue, travel and romance - this book has it all . . . an immersive and intriguing romance - utterly captivating'' SANDY BARKER''I loved, loved, loved this story!! I quite honestly couldn''t put it down''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A really lovely read - and one I''d certainly recommend to all''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''An absolutely delightful and heartwarming summer read!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review ''Loved loved loved this book, a bright summery summer in Rome!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I absolutely loved this book . . . the best of escapist romance''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A clever, sweeping, dual-timeline romance that will absolutely keep you guessing! . . . can''t wait for more from this talented author''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewKate Harper has always loved the painting that has hung in her parents'' dining room for years, never suspecting that it is worth a fortune. When her art dealer boyfriend cheats her family out of the proceeds of the painting''s sale, she is left devastated and alone.Kate discovers that two hundred years ago, the girl in the painting, Charlotte Browne, ran ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rome for the Summer - Lynne Shelby

Connecting IndiaÂ’s tumultuous 19th and 20th centuries to its distant past and its potentially apocalyptic future, this sweeping tale of rebellion, courage, and brutality reinvents fiction for our time.Delhi, the near future: Bibi, a low-ranking employee of a global consulting firm, is tasked with finding a man long thought to be dead but who now appears to be the source of a vast collection of documents. The trove purports to reveal the secrets of the Indian government, including detention centers, mutated creatures, engineered viruses, experimental weapons, and alien wrecks discovered in remote mountain areas.Bhopal, 1984: an assassin tracks his prey through an Indian city that will shortly be the site of the worst industrial disaster in the history of the world.Calcutta, 1947: a veterinary studentÂ’s life and work connect him to an ancient Vedic aircraft that might stave off genocide.And in 1859, a British soldier rides with his detachment to the Himalayas in search of the last surviving leader of an anti-colonial rebellion.These timelines interweave to form a kaleidoscopic, epic novel in which each protagonist must come to terms with the buried truths of their times as well as with the parallel universe that connects them all, through automatons, spirits, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Light At The End Of The World - Siddhartha Deb

Delhi, the near future: Bibi, a low-ranking employee of a global consulting firm, is tasked with finding a man long thought to be dead but who now appears to be the source of a vast collection of documents. The trove purports to reveal the secrets of the Indian government, including detention centers, mutated creatures, engineered viruses, experimental weapons, and alien wrecks discovered in remote mountain areas. Bhopal, 1984: an assassin tracks his prey through an Indian city that will shortly be the site of the worst industrial disaster in the history of the world. Calcutta, 1947: a veterinary student''s life and work connect him to an ancient Vedic aircraft that might stave off genocide. And in 1859, a British soldier rides with his detachment to the Himalayas in search of the last surviving leader of an anti-colonial rebellion. These timelines interweave to form a kaleidoscopic, epic novel in which each protagonist must come to terms with the buried truths of their times as well as with the parallel universe that connects them all, through automatons, spirits, spacecraft, and aliens. The Light at the End of the World, Siddhartha Deb''s first novel in fifteen years, is a magisterial work of shifting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tato obrázková kniha přináší známý vánoční příběh Sněhuláka doplněný o jednoduché klavírní noty. Obsahuje slavné skladby z animovaného filmu v úpravě pro začátečníky. Kombinuje čtení, prohlížení ilustrací a hraní na klavír.

• Ilustrovaná kniha kombinující příběh a jednoduché noty
• Obsahuje slavné písně z animovaného filmu Sněhulák
• Vhodné pro začínající klavíristy a děti
• Kvalitní zpracování s vánoční atmosférou

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Kniha - autor Sun Tzu, 100 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning.

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In this latest collection, romance is in the air. Charlie Brown''s attempt at flirting in class sends him to the school nurse, while Linus is thwarted in his attempt to woo ''Lydia'' of the many names. Other storylines include Snoopy''s sojourn in the hospital for a hockey-related knee injury, Sally''s bumpy career as a playwright, and Snoopy''s ''kiss-and-tell'' book. Plus Rerun, Spike, Peppermint Patty and Marcie . . . and Snoopy''s feathered Beagle Scouts!

Objev podobné jako The Complete Peanuts 1987-1988 - Charles M. Schulz

A lost city. A buried truth. A deadly pursuit. Deep in the Amazon, Dr. Nick Randall vanishes chasing something that could rewrite history. Now his daughter has a choice: pause her life to search for the man she blames for her mother's death-or forget him. But she's not the only one following his footsteps... and some will kill to keep secrets buried

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