The Ladybird Book of London is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive.First published in 1961, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about Britain's capital. This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifully reproduced images.'The story of London, her sights and history, is illustrated with twenty-four beautiful full-page pictures. Starting from Trafalgar Square this book takes you through famous streets to...

Should volunteers be managed - or is that anathema? Do volunteers seek reward - or would they then become employees? Two of many questions asked by those seeking to manage people who give their time and effort freely. Questions asked by those seeking to motivate volunteers and win their commitment. Two of many questions answered in this book.Achieving with Volunteers sets out the actions needed by managers in local, regional, national and international civil society organisations (...

Abused, sold by his jealous brothers into slavery, and imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, life as a refugee was far from easy for Joseph, the dreamer. How was he to cope with life’s challenges and experiences as a friendless, dejected slave? Follow his Old Testament adventures and take a fresh look at the old familiar story of one of Judaism’s greatest patriarchs.

Playing basketball teaches everything you need to succeed in life, including teamwork, discipline, commitment, dedication, and the value of hard work. The most successful players don’t just put the ball in the basket—they apply what they’ve learned to their own lives so they can be successful on and off the court. John Berry, who has coached for more than twenty years, shares basketball tips infused with life lessons in this guidebook to the game and life. Lessons include: When the coach s...

"Darwinism and Race Progress" by means of John Berry Haycraft is a huge work that explores the intersection of Charles Darwin's principle of evolution and its perceived impact on human races. Published inside the early twentieth century, Haycraft engages with the consequences of Darwinian evolution on notions of racial development and societal improvement. Haycraft severely examines the application of Darwinism to the concept of race, delving into the scientific, social, and moral dimensio...

Leadership lessons from the trenchesThere is no shortage of consultants, coaches, gurus, and authors who regurgitate lists of leadership principles. The deficit lies in the number of qualified leaders willing to share the truth about what it takes to lead a great team year after year. Fortunately, military veteran John Berry is one of those qualified leaders. Drawing from his experience as an army platoon leader and the CEO of Berry Law, John Berry shows mission-fo...

Leadership lessons from the trenchesThere is no shortage of consultants, coaches, gurus, and authors who regurgitate lists of leadership principles. The deficit lies in the number of qualified leaders willing to share the truth about what it takes to lead a great team year after year. Fortunately, military veteran John Berry is one of those qualified leaders.Drawing from his experience as an army platoon leader and the CEO of Berry Law, John Berry shows mis...

'Reg Fearman is the man who knows all of speedway's secrets … and is prepared to reveal them. He has taken a unique, full-throttle, white-knuckle ride to the top as an international rider, a world-class team manager, a successful promoter and a formidable administrator. He has never ducked a confrontation, on or off the speedway track; he knows the glamorous and the murky side of a tough, fabulously exciting and sometimes cruel sport, and he spares no one's blushes … not even his o...

This book offers a comparative analysis of value and identity changes in several post-Soviet countries. In light of the tremendous economic, social and political changes in former communist states, the authors compare the values, attitudes and identities of different generations and cultural groups. Based on extensive empirical data, using quantitative and qualitative methods to study complex social identities, this book examines how intergenerational value and identity changes are linked ...

In recent years the topic of acculturation has evolved from a relatively minor research area to one of the most researched subjects in the field of cross-cultural psychology. This edited handbook compiles and systemizes the current state of the art by exploring the broad international scope of acculturation. A collection of the world's leading experts in the field review the various contexts for acculturation, the central theories, the groups and individuals undergoing acculturation (immig...

This is the exact text of a Diary kept (against Regulations) by Private John Harris whilst with the 8th Army in North Africa during World War 11.It includes his experiences at the famous battle of El Alamein.Among the drama of the battlefield he pauses for lighter moments such as the description of members of another Company working behind enemy lines who managed to capture, of all things, some Camels 'but on finding they were a bit fierce let them go again'.The Dia...

A completely addictive psychological thriller from the UK Top 20 bestselling author of The BrideIt was meant to be the perfect getaway…As I board the plane, all I can feel is hope and excitement. One whole week away. Just me and the man I have promised to be with forever.Time to repair what has been broken. Maybe even try for another baby, and pray that this time it doesn’t end heartbreakingly.I just need to not think about what G...