In the early nineteenth century, Henry Maudslay, an engineer from a humble background, opened a factory in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, a stone’s throw from the Thames. Maudslay invented precision engineering, which made the industrial revolution possible, helping Great Britain become the workshop of the world.He developed mass production, interchangeable components, and built the world’s first all-metal machine tools, which quite literally shaped the modern world. Without his...

Through pioneering research and interviews with a host of major figures, ranging from Jay-Z and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to Bernie Madoff and Man Booker prize-winning Hilary Mantel, Waller and Younger reveal the key mechanisms that make and remake our reputations, providing the essential guide to the most important game in business and in life.

In the early nineteenth century, Henry Maudslay, an engineer from a humble background, opened a factory in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, a stone’s throw from the Thames. Maudslay invented precision engineering, which made the industrial revolution possible, helping Great Britain become the workshop of the world.He developed mass production, interchangeable components, and built the world’s first all-metal machine tools, which quite literally shaped the modern world. Without his...

In the early nineteenth century, Henry Maudslay, an engineer from a humble background, opened a factory in Westminster Bridge Road, a stone’s throw from the Thames. His workshop became in its day the equivalent of Google and Apple combined, attracting the country’s best in engineering talent. Their story of innovation and ambition tells how precision engineering made the industrial revolution possible, helping Great Britain become the workshop of the world.

Gertrude Tennant’s life was remarkable for its length (1819–1918), but even more so for the influence she achieved as an unsurpassed London hostess. The salon she established when widowed in her early fifties attracted legions of celebrities, among them William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Thomas Huxley, John Everett Millais, Henry James, and Robert Browning. In her youth she had a fling with Gustave Flaubert, and in h...

Transforming emphysema from surgical threat to clinical opportunity.For thoracic surgeons, emphysema has long been viewed as the dreaded co-morbidity, bringing persistent air leaks, prolonged drainage, and increased mortality risk. The Thoracic Surgeon and Emphysema: From Avoidance to Opportunity reframes this perspective through a unique conversational format that mimics clinical interactions. These dialogues draw on decades of real questions from surgica...

David Livingstone was born in 1813. He was a Scottish Presbyterian medical missionary. He was known for his exploration of central Africa. He was the first European to see Queen Victoria Falls and is famous for his meeting with H M Stanley that gave rise to the phrase "Dr Livingstone I presume." As one of the most popular heroes in Victorian England, Livingstone "rags to riches" story", his daring exploration, and his strong anti-slavery stance made him the source of legend. His fame as an...

T.D. Jakes’s He-Motions meets The Art of War in this accessible “must-read” (James Brown, host of The NFL Today) that will help modern men navigate and thrive in these unpredictable times.As someone who goes on yearly adventure and survivalist excursions, Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller—senior pastor of Philadelphia’s Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and longtime practitioner of martial arts—knows firsthand the importance of training. His work has ...

In the enigmatic depths of Earth's hidden realms, Sir Charles G. D. Roberts unveils a captivating tapestry of nature's secrets. "Earths Enigmas" embarks on an extraordinary journey, exploring the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of our planet. From the depths of the ocean to the soaring heights of the mountains, Roberts unravels the intricate connections between life and the environment, revealing the wonders that often go unnoticed. Prepare to be captivated by the hidden wonders of ...

In Kafka's powerful and disturbing novel, an innocent man is arrested and repeatedly interrogated for a crime that is never ever explained.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from German by Douglas Scott and Chris Waller, and features an afterword by David Stuart ...