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A British Achilles: The Story of George, 2nd Earl Jellicoe KBE DSO MC FRS
Par Lorna Almonds Windmill. 2008
&“Intriguing . . . describes a modest but exceptional man from whom the contemporary soldier, politician, and citizen can learn how to enjoy…
life (and how not to).&” —The Spectator Son of the victor of Jutland, George Jellicoe has enjoyed power and privilege but never shirked his duty. His war exploits are legendary and, as a founder member of Stirling&’s SAS and first commander of the Special Boat Service, he saw action a-plenty. A brigadier at twenty-six with a DSO and MC, he liberated Athens as the Germans withdrew and saved Greece from a Communist revolution. After the war, Jellicoe joined the Foreign Office and worked with spies Guy Burgess, Kim Philby, and Donald Maclean in Washington and on the Soviet Desk. His political life saw him in the Cabinet of the Heath Government and he is frank with his biographer over the issues and characters of his fellow ministers. Jellicoe&’s Achilles heel is his weakness for, and attraction to, women. His resignation over an involvement with a prostitute was a national scandal, but he is refreshingly honest and devoid of self-justification. He remained an active member of the Lords pursuing a top-level business career. A British Achilles is a superb biography of a major public figure and exemplary wartime soldier.Hawker VC RFC ACE: The Life of Major Lanoe Hawker VC DSO, 1890–1916
Par Tyrrel M. Hawker. 2013
By the age of 25 Lanoe Hawker of the Royal Flying Corps had won the VC and DSO. He was…
the first pilot to record five 'kills' before being shot down and killed by Baron von Richthofen (The Red Baron).Lanoe's biography was written by his brother Tyrrel as a tribute. The Hawkers came from a distinguished sporting family with strong military and naval records and Lanoe from the outset set his sights on flying for the RFC. After attending the Central Flying School, he crossed to France in October 1914 with 6 Squadron equipped with BE2s and Henri Farmans.As the war in the air progressed, Hawker shone as both a combat pilot and commander. He was rapidly promoted and given command of 24 Squadron. He, like other pilots, flew numerous early fighter aircraft such as the Bristol Scout, BE2c, FE2b and the famous DH2. Casualty/death rates were appalling but this special band of brothers flew on regardless until their turn came.This book contains many combat reports by pilots of their actions in the air which make the most graphic reading. Of particular interest is von Richthofen's account of their fatal encounter. The relative merits, qualities and characteristics of the aircraft, both British, French and German, are discussed with pilots' opinions.As an insight into Great War combat air operations Hawker VC RFC Ace is unlikely to be surpassed.Unbound (The Hollows)
Par Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Melissa Marr, Jocelynn Drake, Vickie Pettersson. 2009
Delve into paranormal realms of magic and danger in this anthology of five new stories from New York Times–bestselling authors.Revisiting…
the worlds they made famous in their wildly popular fiction, authors Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake—plus YA author Melissa Marr with her first adult supernatural thriller—unleash their full arsenal of dark talents in Unbound. Each story in this all-new anthology plunged readers into the shadows where the strange forces stalk the unsuspecting . . . and every soul is a target.The pixy Jenks faces a murderous dryad in Kim Harrison’s “Lay Line Drifter”. In “Reckoning”, Jeaniene Frost’s master vampire is out to stop a ghoulish serial killer. “Dark Matters” by Vicki Pettersson explores a superhero’s illicit affair. Savannah’s vampiric Keeper must solve a perplexing murder in “The Dead, the Damned, and the Forgotten”. And in “Two Lines” a woman must contend with her deadly desires or risk a monstrous transformation.Running Wild Novella Anthology, Volume 7: Book 1 (Running Wild Novella Anthology)
Par Jason Matthew Zalinger, A. G. Travers, Russell Carmony, Ian Naranjo. 2023
95 North by Jason Matthew Zalinger Myron Oygold has returned home after a tumultuous and toxic relationship with the love…
of his life. Now in therapy, he recounts how it all began. 95 North explores how we make sense of our decisions in the aftermath of love gone wrong. The Thing in Violet Springs by A. G. Travers When a young family travels into the cold desolate woods of Violet Springs, they are confronted by a vicious monster hell-bent on stalking, catching, and devouring them. Their only hope is to escape the woods before sundown, but with no car, no phones, and the storm of the century brewing, escape from Violet Springs seems further and further out of reach. James and the Transparent Nudist by Ian Naranjo James is a film critic married to a beautiful man named Sam. His life is fairly normal, until one day Sam changes. Sam is a biochemist, and he's become completely transparent... Literally! Graffertiti by Russell Carmony An artist who goes by the pseudonym TM FlÂneur falls for Nina, a server at a neighborhood cafÉ, and paints their story in murals across New York City.The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life
Par Joyce Schwarz. 2008
In The Vision Board, influential career strategist Joyce Schwartz describes a transformative exercise that offers a simple way to change…
your life for the better. As featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, vision boards are a practical, effective approach to identifying and achieving your goals. With a foreword from Bob Proctor, featured teacher in The Secret, and an afterword by Jack Canfield, co-creator of the hugely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, The Vision Board offers concrete advice and motivation anecdotes designed to help you utilize vision boards in your own daily life.A Complaint Is a Gift: How to Learn from Critical Feedback and Recover Customer Loyalty
Par Janelle Barlow. 2023
The third edition of this bestseller (over 275,000 copies sold) builds on the tested formula that helps organizations recognize the…
value of complaints using updated examples and concepts in the age of COVID-19. The first edition of A Complaint Is a Gift introduced the revolutionary notion that customer complaints are not annoyances to be dodged, denied, or buried but are instead valuable pieces of feedback-not to mention your best bargain in market research. Complaints provide a feedback mechanism that can help organizations rapidly and inexpensively strengthen products, service style, and market focus. Most importantly, complaints that are well received create customer loyalty.This new edition condenses the tried and true eight-step formula into a tighter, more efficient three-step formula. From her work with clients, the author has updated industry-specific complaint examples and added in new concepts, such as a process that enables employees to handle complaints with increased emotional resilience-something that is sorely needed since dealing with increasingly difficult customers is a common occurrence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Handling complaints doesn't have to be a negative, soul-crushing experience. Janelle Barlow gives the right tools to treat each of them as a source of innovative ideas that can transform your business.Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, & Getting My Sexy Back
Par Kendra Wilkinson. 2011
The reality star talks about managing marriage, motherhood and her celebrity career in this sequel to her bestselling memoir.In the…
intimate follow up to her New York Times–bestselling memoir Sliding Into Home, Kendra Wilkinson reveals the naked truth about her life after Playboy—the secrets behind regaining her trademark sexy body, the trials of her life as a new mother, the tricks of sustaining her long-distance romance with Hank, and her busy adventures juggling the needs of her husband and baby with the demands of her hit TV career. As fans of Dancing with the Stars and Girls Next Door know, Kendra is able to tell it like it is, baring everything she’s learned about love, hardship, body image, and perseverance, all with the infectious optimism that the world loves her for.From Sapper to Spitfire Spy: The WWII Biography of David Greville-Heygate DFC
Par Sally-Anne Greville Heygate. 2015
David Greville-Heygate was one of the few men who served in both the army and the Royal Air Force during…
the Second World War, but it was in the sky that he really earned his stripes. Stalking the skies flying photo-reconnaissance missions with No. 16 Squadron over Northern France, he was to win the illustrious and highly coveted Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). Another highlight saw him in action in the skies above the French coastline in preparation for the D-Day landings, taking photographs that would provide the allies with essential intelligence upon which to base their plans. Based in Holland in December 1944, David flew armed recces with No.168 Squadron then transferred to No.2 Squadron where he reported on troop movements behind German lines. During the course of a dynamic and eventful career, he flew a wide variety of iconic wartime aircraft including Lysanders, Mustangs, Typhoons and Spitfires in England, the Netherlands and Germany.Although there have been many stories about the Battle of Britain there has been less published about the life of a photo reconnaissance pilot during this time. David's thrilling exploits in the sky and the part he played within the context of the wider war are enlivened here to great effect by his daughter, Sally-Anne Greville Heygate, herself a professional photographer. Using snippets from diary entries, letters, logbooks, squadron records and other documents, she has managed to construct an engaging history of a talented photo-reconnaissance pilot and the war in which he fought.Tell Me About Yourself: Six Steps for Accurate and Artful Self-Definition
Par Holley M Murchison. 2017
Own Your StorySometimes you get only one chance. A good introduction can create connections and open doors. A bad one…
can make conversation fizzle and opportunities fade. What you need is a story that tells who you are—authentically, compellingly, and concisely—and can be adapted to fit any situation. Created for dynamic beings constantly redefining themselves, their work, and the world around them, Tell Me About Yourself pairs interviews and case studies with a simple, scalable framework, helping you craft and deliver comprehensive, compelling, and generally kick-ass introductions and personal stories for yourself, your team, or your company.In an ever-changing innovation economy and a climate that demands we put our best foot forward to create change, there's no better time to learn how to articulate your usefulness to the world.Cuando digo no, me siento culpable
Par Manuel J. Smith. 1975
Un método fácil y de excelentes resultados para afirmar los propios derechos y aspiraciones. Tanto en nuestra vida profesional como…
en la social o familiar, todos nosotros tenemos constante necesidad de relacionarnos con otras personas. Unas relaciones que a veces se convierten en una tortura: cuando sentimos que manipulan nuestra voluntad para plegarla a sus proyectos... y, aun sabiéndolo, somos incapaces de negarnos. A partir de técnicas conductistas, Cuando digo no, me siento culpableofrece un método fácil y de excelentes resultados para afirmar los propios derechos y aspiraciones sin necesidad de manipular los ajenos, y sin tener las frustrantes reacciones defensivas que, a veces con incomodidad, experimentamos.&“If you&’re inspired to explore the ways in which you can treat the planet and your body a little better,…
this little book will give you a comprehensive way to get started.&”—Forbes In an increasingly toxic world, the paths to environmental health and personal well-being run parallel. The journey begins with a few small steps. Is the damage we&’re doing to our planet literally leaving you sick, sore, and gasping for air? Want to take back our inalienable rights to clean air, clean water, and healthy food? In this quietly revolutionary book, environmental pioneer and founder of Greenopia, Gay Browne, shares a roadmap for making incremental changes that will not only transform your life, but heal the world we share. From the home to the office, from the foods we eat to the clothes we wear, here are actions you can take today that will improve your Personal Environmental Health, and help you stop feeling overwhelmed, reduce illness, improve sleep, mood, and focus, and start making a difference, including: *Make conscious choices when shopping, and support companies with good environmental stewardship and healthy products. *Test your water for harmful chemicals, install an affordable water filtration system, and reduce your water use by utilizing water more efficiently. *Work with your doctor to create a personal plan for detoxing your body. *Use only non-toxic and organic household products, and choose organic, eco-friendly fabrics made by sustainable and fair trade certified companies. *Choose the method of transportation that makes the lightest carbon footprint. With these and many other actions, Gay Browne&’s work has taught her that even the smallest change for the better, faithfully practiced, can have an immense positive impact on our minds, bodies, and spirits—not to mention the planet.Five for Freedom: A Study of Feminism in Fiction (Routledge Revivals)
Par Geoffrey Wagner. 1972
First published in 1972 Five for Freedom is a candid study of five European fictional heroines as anticipatory of contemporary…
feminism: Madame de Merteuil of Choderlos de Laclos’ Les Liaisons dangereuses, Jane Eyre, Emma Bovary, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, and Tony Buddenbrook. Professor Wagner clearly believes that, in the first place, the role of women in the development of fiction has been underestimated, while the claims to originality of many recent female liberationists have been equally overestimated. This is a far-ranging, lightly-handled book with insights into both mode of fiction, as it developed and answered women’s demands, and into the role of some of its leading heroines; for Professor Wagner’s studies do not limit themselves strictly to the ‘five for freedom’ but foray into Balzac’s Cousine Bette, Catherine Earnshaw of Wuthering Heights, Anna Karenina, and Eca de Queiroz’s Portuguese Bovary in Cousin Bazilio. This brilliant little study is topical, readable, yet learned. It will be useful for scholars and researchers of literature, Women’s studies, and Gender studies.Manifestación sin tanto rollo: Te cuento todo, aquí no hay secretos
Par Karla Barajas. 2023
«Posiblemente ya has escuchado mucho sobre manifestación, pero creo que estamos en el punto donde hay tanta y tanta información…
que ya no sabes cuál es el “camino” para obtener mágicamente eso que deseas y vivir esa vida que tanto anhelas. Mi objetivo contigo es que puedas aprender a manifestar sin tanto rollo. Que entiendas que es fácil, divertido, y que es real que sí puedes tener todo eso que quieres, tomando en cuenta todo lo que te estaré platicando en este libro.» Karla Barajas creció en un entorno donde las terapias alternativas eran lo más común, por ello, conceptos como tapping, sanacióncon manos y Ley de la Atracción resultan familiares para ella desde que era pequeña. Gracias a todo este bagaje y a su propia curiosidad, Karla empezó a involucrarse a temprana edad en estos temas y como creadora de contenido nos ha demostrado que los conoce bien y tiene, además, la habilidad de explicarlos de manera sencilla y amena. En estas páginas te acerca a la manifestación con un recuento de los temas más importantes, ejercicios para autoconocimiento, explicaciones sobre Ley de la Atracción y ejemplos de la vida diaria. ¡Bienvenido a un viaje que te llevará a conocerte más y a definir lo que verdaderamente deseas manifestar!Pero aun así: Elogios y despedidas
Par María Moreno. 2023
Compilación de una década de ensayos sobre literatura, escritura, lectura, autoras y autores de la genial cronista argentina. Desde el…
futurismo radical de la omnipresente Virginia Woolf hasta el misterio intacto que sobrevive al suicidio de Alfonsina Storni. El amor por Chile, con la grafía exaltada de la oda a Gabriela Mistral, a Pedro Lemebel, a Raúl Zurita. Como él, María Moreno atestigua: "Yo vi a las mejores mentes de mi generación...". Ricardo Piglia, Fogwill y Horacio González, algunas de ellas: la etiqueta periodística reserva a las amistades o a las obcecaciones la redacción del obituario. Pero aun así reúne una década de intervenciones críticas dispersas, publicadas en distintos medios, y las ponencias, discursos y presentaciones de libros leídas en voz alta tiempo atrás. María Moreno ha reescrito cada uno de estos microensayos que, en un solo volumen, reafirman su fenomenal erudición, su indispensable insolencia intelectual, su indómita vigencia. La crítica dijo: «Somos muchos los que consideramos a María Moreno la mejor cronista argentina de todos los tiempos y una de las voces documentales más lúcidas de la lengua, entre otras hipérboles razonables».Jorge Carrión, The New York Times «Sus análisis desgarran el texto sobre el que se posa su mirada. La elaborada ingeniería crítica elude la solemnidad que suelen ostentar los aparatos críticos académicos ortodoxos. No porque la autora los desconozca; tan solo por elección de tono y configuración».Andrés Tejada Gómez, Otra Parte «El cruce permanente, la sorna y la mirada al detalle literario y extraliterario imprevisto hacen también a la particularidad de su escritura».Natalí Schejtman, Radar «...una poética de la lectura y una política de la crítica que, en vez de justificarse en la arrogancia del Juicio, se compromete en la reinvención de sus objetos. Su táctica es metódica y eficaz».Revista Ñ «Lo que parece repetición se revela otra cosa. Leer será, incesantemente, el arte de ese desvío».Gabriel Giorgi, Bazar AmericanoMicrotraumas: Cuando no sabes qué está mal, pero nada se siente bien
Par Meg Arroll. 2023
La vida no tiene que sofocarnos. Este libro brinda herramientas esenciales para identificar y superar los microtraumas y así vivir…
cada día como lo merecemos. Este es el resultado de la acumulación de rasguños, cortaditas y golpes psicológicos. El embotamiento emocional, las microagresiones,las relaciones familiares, las humillaciones durante la infancia, la positividad tóxica y el gaslighting son todos ejemplos de microtraumas que tienen por efecto algunas consecuencias como la ansiedad de alto funcionamiento, la sensación de languidecer, el perfeccionismo desadaptativo, comer de forma emocional y tener problemas para dormir.American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy
Par Susan Shapiro, Aquilino Gonell. 2023
&“American Shield is an all-American tale of duty and determination—beautifully told by an immigrant, a veteran, and a patriot.&” —Nancy…
Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the United States House of RepresentativesSet against the extraordinary events of January 6, 2021, Aquilino Gonell&’s inspirational memoir is rooted in the joys and struggles of the immigrant experience that have long defined the American experimentAquilino Gonell came to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young boy. Although he spoke no English, he dedicated himself to his adopted land, striving for the American dream. Determined to be a success story, he joined the army to pay for college. He saw action in Iraq and returned home with PTSD. Believing in the promise of our government, he focused on healing himself and supporting his family. His hard work paid off when he landed a coveted position with the United States Capitol Police and rose to the rank of sergeant.January 6, 2021, changed everything. When insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, Gonell bravely faced down the mob attempting to thwart the peaceful transfer of power. The brutal injuries he sustained that day would end his career in law enforcement. But when some of the very people he put his life on the line to protect downplayed or denied the truth of that day, he chose to speak out against the injustice done to him and the country. Chronicling what it means to live a life of conviction, one that adheres to the best ideas of our democracy, American Shield is a bold testament to the power of truth, justice, and accountability from a highly decorated officer and immigrant who exemplifies the greatest aspirations of a grateful nation.Becoming Psychic: Lessons from the Minds of Mediums, Healers, and Psychics
Par Jeff Tarrant. 2023
A scientific, brain-based approach that provides an understanding of psychic abilities, spirit communication, and energy healing.Jeff Tarrant was fascinated by…
the paranormal as a child but then his training as a neuropsychologist turned him into a hardcore skeptic. If something could not be reliably and consistently demonstrated in the laboratory, then it wasn&’t real. These rigid ideas were gradually worn away as he repeatedly witnessed and experienced things that simply should not be possible—telekenesis, clairvoyance, telepathy, mediumship, energy healing, and more….This book follows his journey of studying, interviewing, and testing a wide variety of mediums, psychics, and healers as he tries to determine what is going on in their brains when they engage in these supernormal abilities. Readers will get to know these gifted people, exploring what makes them tick and discovering firsthand evidence that this stuff is real. If we can understand how the psychic mind works, might the rest of us be able to use this information to help develop our own abilities? Becoming Psychic uses knowledge uncovered through case studies, expert interviews, and research to offer a variety of practical insights to help readers develop their own psi abilities. Each chapter concludes with a &“try it yourself&” section, helping readers apply specific concepts and techniques into their own psychic development practice. In addition to uncovering the tips, skills, and tools identified in Tarrant's research, the book also explores how to use brain-hacking technology, such as neurofeedback, audio visual entrainment, and pulsed electromagnetic fields to &“nudge&” the brain toward heightened psychic abilities--as well as quieting internal chatter, supporting empathy, and enhancing creativity—all the mental skills necessary to move from balance and wellness to the extraordinary! Becoming Psychic fills an important gap in the psychic development literature. There are books that tell the stories of psychics and mediums. There are books that focus on the science and evidence for these practices, and there are books devoted to teaching you how to develop your own skills. This book contains all of the above and more!Normal Broken: The Grief Companion for When It's Time to Heal but You're Not Sure You Want To
Par Kelly Cervantes. 2023
None of us make it through life without experiencing loss that leaves us feeling broken. That&’s what makes grief so…
normal.In Normal Broken, Kelly Cervantes isn&’t trying to tell you what to do, how to feel, or the right way to heal. She&’s also not flinging sunny thoughts, vibes, and prayers at you. After losing her daughter to epilepsy, she knows that grief is many things. It&’s weird. It sucks. It&’s all-encompassing. Something everyone will have to deal with. But never linear. Just as what we are grieving varies, so do our journeys to process it.Normal Broken was born out of this desire to meet people where they are in their grief journeys, to lend a hand, or maybe to just sit in the dark with them. To acknowledge your brokenness and to feel broken together—never pressured to &“move on&” or &“think positive.&”With chapters that can be read in any order, Normal Broken is divided into &“moments&” of grief that will allow you to choose what you need at any given time—such as:When you&’re not sure if you want to heal When your greatest fear is socializingWhen you&’re facing anniversaries and other meaningful datesWhen you&’re ready to be okay Kelly also shares stories from her ongoing journey, along with advice she wishes someone had given her, and simple exercises to help you reflect on where you are. Normal Broken is designed to serve as a companion through your own grief journey, whether you are mourning the loss of a child, a friend, a family member, or anyone special in your life.Self-Care for Black Men: 100 Ways to Heal and Liberate
Par Jor-El Caraballo. 2023
A self-care guidebook full of activities for Black men everywhere pursuing joy, creating connections, confronting racism, and working through intergenerational…
trauma.Black men desperately need care and restoration. But what does that restoration look like when you&’re a Black man in today&’s world? How do you take care of your mental health when men who look like you die at the hands of police? How do you find peace and refuge when you&’re not sure how to keep up with your partner? Or navigate a challenging workplace? While scrolling through social media feeds, you may feel like you don&’t have access to wellness like women do. But Black men need a space for self-care too. In Self-Care for Black Men, you will find practical answers to your questions. This book contains self-care strategies that address some of the most common issues Black men face, such as dealing with racism, navigating prejudice in the workplace, managing romantic relationships, and working through intergenerational trauma. This is your guide to wellness and self-discovery written specifically for Black men. There will opportunities to learn new skills to manage your mental health, as well as do more deep reflection on your own terms. It&’s time to take your health firmly within your own hands and Self-Care for Black Men will help you do that.Inner Field Trip: 30 Days of Personal Exploration, Collective Liberation, and Generational Healing
Par Leesa Renée Hall. 2023