From New National to World English Literature offers a personal perspective on the evolution of a major cultural movement that began with decolonization, continued with the assertion of African, West Indian, Commonwealth, and other literatures, and has evolved through postcolonial to world or international English literature. Bruce King’s extensive Introduction discusses the personalities, writers, issues, and contexts of what he considers the most important change in culture since Moderni...

“Net Zero” has been an effective rallying cry for the green building movement, signaling a goal of having every building generate at least as much energy as it uses. Enormous strides have been made in improving the performance of every type of new building, and even more importantly, renovating the vast and energy-inefficient collection of existing buildings in every country. If we can get every building to net-zero energy use in the next few decades, it will be a huge success, but it will...

Soak up carbon into beautiful, healthy buildings that heal the climate"Green buildings" that slash energy use and carbon emissions are all the rage, but they aren't enough. The hidden culprit is embodied carbon — the carbon emitted when materials are mined, manufactured, and transported — comprising some 10% of global emissions. With the built environment doubling by 2030, buildings are a carbon juggernaut threatening to overwhelm the climate.It doesn't hav...

Do you want a short cut to lots of new business?Do you want to avoid cold calling?Do you want to double your sales in a fun and simple way?Bruce King is a true master of sales referrals. He has built his immensely successful sales career upon a few simple and highly effective techniques. In this book he shares his very best tips with you.Chapter Headings:Introduction – Why Sales Referrals?Chapter 1. Sales Referrals – The Essential Mathematics

These two books presents a series of legal statutes established in Scotland to address issues arising from court disputes, including the handling of conventions, debt claims, and defenses against slander. It emphasizes the necessity for complainants to provide specific details about their claims and protects defendants from being deemed undefended prematurely. The statutes also promote peace among the nobility and prohibit the creation of discord through rumors. Furthermore, it outlines th...

This document presents a series of legal statutes from King David II that govern issues related to theft, property seizure, and the responsibilities of individuals and lords within the kingdom. It includes provisions against selling thieves, the consequences for nobles who violate these laws, and the procedures for handling accusations of theft. Additionally, it addresses the rights of individuals without a lord, the proper methods for seizing property, and the importance of seeking resolu...

Build teacher capacity to promote students′ authentic intellectual workIn spite of numerous reforms to improve rigor and relevance in the classroom, our schools have been slow to change. This work providesA research-validated, field-tested framework that can be applied across grades and disciplinesA powerful professional learning component that emphasizes teacher collaborationDetailed examples of lessons, assignments, asse...

Twenty Five Ways to Fly Better is packed with the latest techniques and thinking from some of the world’s best pilots and instructors. With former Paragliding World Champion Bruce Goldsmith at the helm, the book draws on advice and knowledge from across the world of free flight. Volume 2, this one covers advanced XC techniques, from flying convergence, using speed-to-fly theory and becoming an advanced pilot. Volume 1 covers the basics of flying XC in both mountains and flatlands. From how...

A gripping account of the Allied liberation of Western Europe, masterfully told by Emmy-award winning writer and historian Martin King.Through the autumn of 1944, Allied troops made their way across Nazi-occupied Europe, liberating towns and villages as they went. Driving Back the Nazis explores this process of liberation, from the arrival of Allied forces in Paris through the emancipation of Belgium to the closing down of Nazi prison cam...

One Magical Pond. Two Mixed-Up Wishes. A Wild Adventure Awaits!What if you blurted out your birthday wish out of turn—and accidentally stole your twin sibling’s birthday fantasy?Bril and Arisa are fraternal twins who couldn’t be more different. Bril is a quiet, creative dreamer who loves reading books and building calm sandcastles. His sister, Arisa, is a bold, thrill-seeking adventurer who craves fast-paced action.For their ninth b...

Psycho-Selling was first published by BBC Books and became an international best seller and was translated into several launguages. I has helped tens of thousands of salepeople to increase their sales and income massively - often more than double. Now it's your turn.

Finally, Bruce King, acclaimed literary critic, presents his autobiography and offers fascinating insights into his life as bon vivant and literary critic.