Koos Bekker has amassed one of the largest fortunes ever by a South African. Just how did he do it?Under Bekker, Naspers made several bad investments, a few mediocre ones, a few good ones … and one that shot the lights out. A modest bet on Chinese technology startup Tencent changed Bekker’s destiny. Was this genius, strategy or just plain old good luck?In Koos Bekker’s Billions, T.J. Strydom delves into Bekker’s life, career and business decisions. He identifies 15 winning ...

Tourism Case Studies from the Asia-Pacific Region offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse world of tourism within one of the most dynamic regions on the globe. Authored by leading academic and industry experts, this volume fills a crucial gap in tourism literature by providing practical and engaging case studies that highlight real-world industry best practices, challenges, and opportunities. The volume explores critical topics such as sustainable practices, cultural preservation...

The further evolution of the European Union is mainly dependent on how its citizens relate to their fellow Europeans speaking a score of languages and belonging to a variety of cultures. This book addresses the question of whether a new sense of collective self-identification, labeled “European identity,” a special form of socio-territorial identities, is emerging.Collective identities are works in progress, they entail a salient strategic—activist and future-oriented—dimension. Di...

Prince John reigns over England now that his brother Richard Lionheart is not there. He exploits the people and wears Richard’s crown. Everyone fears this mean prince except for men like Robin Hood and girls like Angie!Angie roams the country on the back of her wonder horse Silver and comes across the most odd persons. She runs into knight Rush and his little son Arthur; she meets a merry rat catcher and finally returns to the camp of Robin Hood.Prince John then organizes an election. The ...

High Tech ScienceVs.Ancient MagicScientists and wealthy owners of high-tech companies have pumped millions of dollars into the search for immortality. But does the future look bright or is there disaster waiting behind the horizon of time? The world is getting more complicated by the day, but who's actually in charge?A group of scientists in Germany have unmasked a cheating visionary. An intriguing phenomenon from the past turns up. Who is Nicolaes Nimbus? Is h...

Turbulent times in England, where Prince John temporary sits on the throne of his brother, Richard the Lionheart. This prince, so turned out soon, was rather busy to enrich himself than reign over his land in an honest way. King Richard the Lionheart joins the crusade and Prince John, who can count on the support of Norman knights, is out on money and power and imposes the highest taxes.Angie, a poor Saxon girl, gets involved in all these events when she tries to keep Silver, her fa...

"King Clover is in a merry mood. His three sons, the giants Prime, Dozen and Ruff Rumble are allowed to make a wish. They all want to go to the… mysterious Downhills! Giants and humans are not allowed to go there. One should leave all monsters and dragons in peace. But the King decides to make an exception for his sons. “My will is law! Halo the magician will see to it that you get there!” Of course, the three giants turn the Downhills upside down – and Alex and Ludo the wolpertinger have ...

A gospel of the mountains which puts the natural-spiritual events, which are still completely unknown to our science, and the so often misinterpreted meteorological phenomena in the high mountains, as well as their overall geophysical function, and the nature and rule of the nature spirits in the mountain realm, in the center of contemplation and instruction. In the end the reader is lead to the recognition of the mountains as places of divine revelation and as mirrors of our own inner bei...

The South African Special Forces achieved exceptional results with small groups of elite soldiers instead of larger, conventional teams. The Team Secret shows that the same principle applies in the business world – a small team has a much better chance of completing projects efficiently, on budget and on time.Teams, rather than individuals, form the DNA of many companies and they play a pivotal role in achieving strategic and financial success. Like Special Forces teams, t...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Redeeming Eden Audio Study includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.Redeeming Eden Audio Study highlights the often overlooked yet vital role of women in the Bible. In a culture t...

The book ventures into the explanation of intra-state communal conflict, more narrowly of the conflict between majority and minority communal groups, and develops arguments that highlight the causal impact of intergroup economic inequality. Its quest for empirical support has led to the compilation of three large, inter-related datasets, typifying the condition of minorities worldwide. They are mainly based on the Ethnic Power Relations, Minorities at Risk, and Quality of Government data, ...

I Am the Empath and You Are the Narcissist Ku Koo Ka Chu is a raw, unflinching memoir of love, trauma, and awakening. Told through the voice of Empathy, the story traces the slow erosion of self inside a relationship marked by manipulation, gaslighting, addiction, and emotional and physical abuse. What begins as romance and hope gradually reveals a cycle of apologies, blame, and control. Chapter by chapter, the book exposes how empathy becomes a weapon in the hands of a narcissist, how red...