Ebury publishing aug 2018 (11 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Son of Alan is the logical, step-by-step alter-ego of illustrator Lee Woodgate. It is the side of him that likes to visually explain things (often with a slight twist of dry humour). He illustrates for GQ, FHM, The Times, Financial Times and TimeOut, and has done animation sequences for the TV channel Dave.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can't get to the sea Escape with this sunny adventure book suitable for kids and adults in search of fun.Follow Meria, her mer-friends and Mer-Pug, and a host of colourful characters, on an global adventure to 16 detailed locations. From the Mer-King's birthday parade to an under-water rock concert via the circus, a sushi bar and a paradise beach, there are loads of fun scenes to explore.This great book for all ages from 5 years+ includes a special Arctic spread and extra challenge to find 10 pieces of dangerous plastic. You might even spot David Attenborough.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Spencer FC has over 1.9 million online subscribers who enjoy his football, gaming and eSports videos. 4-million people watched him play with Champions League and World Cup winners at Wembley Stadium. To-date, he has had over half a billion views on YouTube and is at the forefront of football's new digital world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A book with a ferocious pace and more black humour than one could imagine'- Evening Standard\*\*As heard on BBC Radio 4 The World Tonight\*\*America lost 1.4 million citizens in the North Korean attacks of 2020. This is the final, authorised report of the US government commission investigating the catastrophe.'The skies over the Korean Peninsula on March 21, 2020, were clear and blue . . .' So begins this investigation by nuclear expert Dr Jeffrey Lewis into the horrific events of the three days that followed.While covering the fatal milestones - from North Korea's accidental shootdown of a South Korean airliner to the tweet that triggered carnage - the report asks difficult questions about the conduct of world leaders along the path to war.Did President Trump and his advisers realise the dangers of provoking Kim Jong Un with social media posts Was conflict inevitable, or could the peace talks of 2018 have been successful Who, ultimately, is responsible for one of the greatest tragedies in world history 'A bold warning of how easily the nightmare could occur'- The Times'Chillingly plausible'- The Economist'A Dr Strangelove for our time'- The Observer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - RY CLV RNGH Can you find the connection between Gandalf, Sherlock Holmes, David Brent and Ford Perfect Only Connect is the ultimate test of knowledge and lateral thinking. Since 2008 the fiendishly difficult quiz show has been challenging contestants to find connections between apparently unrelated clues. The Only Connect Quiz Book collects over 200 of the most entertaining and perplexing challenges from the team behind the BBC's hugely popular quiz show - including many new (never broadcast) questions. Covering each of the show's four rounds - Connections, Sequences, the Connecting Wall and Missing Vowels - and with introductions from presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell, here is your chance to put your own sleuthing and quizzical knowledge to the Only Connect test.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Be inspired to transform your business to change the world.Do you ever wonder how successful businesses can be used as a force for good Do you sometimes feel conflicted by the principles of capitalism Do you wish to change the world around you whilst doing what you love In this book, Gaurav Sinha, world-class businessman and entrepreneur, founder of Insignia in 2003, outlines the economics of empathy for life and for business. He offers actionable solutions to maintaining a successful trade in a changing global landscape where conscience, ethics, and authenticity are high on the agenda.The world is changing, perceptions are shifting, consumers are evolving, and this book will ensure your business keeps up.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Available in bookshops for the first time, the internationally acclaimed time management system that has been used by millions, written by Francesco Cirillo, creator of the Pomodoro Technique.We all face the same problem: we're constantly busy but we never seem to get anything done. We know we should focus on the task in hand, but it feels impossible with so many distractions and demands on our time.We all need The Pomodoro Technique. This deceptively simple tool, now being used by more than 2 million people around the world, helps us regain control and achieve our goals. It transforms both work and home life by splitting days into 25-minute 'pomodoros', which focus our minds and make us far more productive.Drawing on more than two decades of refinement and thinking, this powerful little book will teach you how to . . .-Work with time-Eliminate burnout-Manage distractions-Create a better work/life balance. . . all using only a pen, some paper and a timer. Start now - and join the Pomorodo revolution.Fully updated edition with exclusive material on teamwork - to make you and your team more dynamic than ever.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - No matter how you birth your baby, feel calm and safe with hypnobirthing'Completely changed the way I look at giving birth' Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of Happy Mum, Happy Baby'A truly amazing teacher' Fearne Cotton, estselling author and founder of the Happy Place brandYour Baby, Your Birth is a truly modern hypnobirthing book for ALL births.In-demand hypnobirthing coach Hollie de Cruz provides you with the skills and tools to make any birth feel safe, calm, connected and empowering. Drawing on her experience working with new mums, including Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher, Hollie de Cruz helps you prepare for a positive (not 'perfect') birth experience and approach motherhood with confidence in yourself and your instincts.Your Baby, Your Birth will teach you:- That birth is safe - listen to your body, embrace the changes, prepare your mind and relax during pregnancy- Exercises and breathing techniques for labour and birth for you and your birth partner, along with guided meditations to keep you calm and engaged- How to trust your instincts, understand your body and baby, and make informed decisions throughout your pregnancy and beyondHollie de Cruz, creator of the award-winning yesmum positive affirmation cards, is renowned for demystifying hypnobirthing and her down-to-earth, realistic approach is highly sought after.Whatever kind of birth you are planning, let Hollie de Cruz provide you with a set of deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation tools for an empowering experience.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Accident or Murder The Petersons seemed like the ideal couple: well-respected, prosperous and happy. All that came crashing down December 2001, when Kathleen apparently fell to her death in their secluded home. But blood-spattered evidence and a missing fireplace poker suggested calculated, cold-blooded murder. Her trusted husband, Michael, stood accused. So what did happen on the staircase that fateful night This is the inside look at the Michael Peterson case. It will make you question everything you've seen before. 'The Staircase is an emotionally riveting drama, but it is nowhere near the whole truth. If anybody wants to know the whole story, read Fanning's Book' Ann Christensen, Michael Peterson's sister.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Go on the ride of your life with the racing legend himself\*\*with a thrilling NEW CHAPTER on John's dramatic 2017 crash\*\*'Then I was there myself, just another face in the crowd, watching the bikes fly by. The smells, the noise and the speed were all there for me to experience. It was like a massive injection in my head and it just blew my mind. I knew within seconds that I was going to be a TT racer. I didn't know how or what I was going to have to do to achieve this, and my dad wasn't going to be keen. Everyone around me was aware of the dangers, but from that moment I knew I had to do it.'John McGuinness is one of the all-time giants of road racing, with a huge host of victories to his name. But his easy humour and down-to-earth attitude off the bike have always kept people guessing: what's the truth about the man inside the helmet, that has kept him at the top of such a sport for over 20 years His autobiography tells the whole story, from his humble beginnings in Morecambe and getting his first bike at the age of 3, to working as a bricklayer and cockle fisherman before deciding to follow his dream, and finally to his many victories in the most dangerous sporting event on the planet. He tells of what it takes to be a champion in such an exacting sport, and to keep winning even though all logic tells you to stop - and when so many of your fellow racers are paying the ultimate price for doing it. This thrilling autobiography gets into the head of the man who stares death in the face, and doesn't even flinch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do you stop your past from determining your future 'It's what daddies do with their little girls,' he explains, 'every little girl does it. But it's a secret, and you must not talk about it.'Cassie was too young to remember when her father started abusing her, but she remembers how unclean it made her feel. When she got married at sixteen and had a family of her own, she thought she'd finally escaped his clutches, but he found a way to make sure she could never move on. Turning to drink to cope, Cassie's babies were taken into care and her husband left her. Now would begin the biggest challenge of her life: winning her children back and working to eclipse the pain of the past. This is the heartbreaking true story of a little girl that just wanted to be loved.…