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Rough Seas: The Life of a Deep-Sea Trawlerman
by James GreeneA trawlerman’s life was hard, often up against bad weather, rough seas and black frosts, although on calm days it was a pleasure to be at sea. In this eventful memoir, deep-sea trawlerman James Greene relates his life at sea, from his childhood when his father would take him out in some of the worst gales and hurricanes imaginable to his early career as a deckhand learner, obtaining his skipper’s ticket, and the many experiences – both disastrous and otherwise – to occur throughout his time at sea. During his career he was involved in ship collisions and fires, arrested for poaching, fired upon by Icelandic gunboats, in countless storms and even swept overboard in icy conditions off the Russian coast. The British trawling industry is largely a bygone age and people are beginning to forget the adventures, hardships and joys that characterised this most dangerous of professions. This book seeks to keep the memories of a once great industry alive.
The Little History of Coventry
by Peter WaltersThe Little History Of Coventry packs into its pages the colour and incident of a thousand years, telling the story of a city that has perhaps been overlooked by mainstream historians, but has often been at the heart of this country’s great events. From the testing ground of the saintly Godiva to fourteenth-century boom town, from Second World War Blitz victim to the next UK City of Culture, Coventry has always been an inventive place with an unerring ability to bounce back from misfortune and make its mark. This is a truly eye-opening journey through the events and characters that have shaped its story and made the city one of England’s hidden jewels.
Peterloo: Voices, Sabres and Silence
by Graham PhythianOn 16 August 1819 on St Peter’s Field, Manchester, a peaceful demonstration of some 60,000 workers and reformers was brutally dispersed by sabrewielding cavalry, resulting in at least fifteen dead and over 600 injured. Within days the slaughter was named ‘Peter-loo’, as an ironic reference to the battleground of Waterloo. Now the subject of a major film, this highly detailed yet readable narrative, based almost entirely on eyewitness reports and contemporary documents, brings the events of that terrible day vividly to life. In a world in which the legitimacy of facts is in constant jeopardy from media and authoritarian bias, the lessons to be learned from the bloodshed and the tyrannical aftermath are as pertinent today as they were 200 years ago. Film director Mike Leigh has defined Peterloo as ‘the event that becomes more relevant with every new episode of our crazy times’.
Disney's British Gentleman: The Life and Career of David Tomlinson
by Nathan Morley‘A wonderful account of a life filled with far more ups and downs than its subject’s languid demeanour ever suggested.’Miles Jupp.Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, you’d recognise David Tomlinson’s face – genial and continually perplexed, he was Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, Professor Browne in Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Peter Thorndyke in The Love Bug. To many, he’s the epitome of post-war British comedy.But at times his life was more tragedy than comedy. A distinguished RAF pilot in the Second World War, his first marriage was to end in horrific tragedy and his next romance ended with his lover marrying the founder of the American Nazi Party. He did find love and security in his second marriage, but drama still played its part in his life – from the uncovering of an earthshattering family secret to the fight for an autism diagnosis for his son, up against the titans of the British medical establishment.Tomlinson may have died over twenty years ago, but his star continues to shine. In Disney’s British Gentleman, Nathan Morley reveals the remarkable story of one of Disney’s most beloved icons for the very first time.
Royal Artillery in the Second World War: The Royal Artillery in the Second World War
by Richard DohertyDuring the Second World War, the Germans considered the Royal Artillery to be the most professional arm of the British Army: British gunners were accurate, effective and efficient, and provided fire support for their armoured and infantry colleagues that was better than that in any other army.However, the Royal Artillery delivered much more than field and medium artillery battlefield support. Gunner regiments manned antitank guns on the front line and light anti-aircraft guns in divisional regiments to defend against air attack at home and abroad. The Royal Artillery also helped to protect convoys that brought essential supplies to Britain, and AA gunners had their finest hour when they destroyed the majority of the V-1 flying bombs launched against Britain from June 1944.Richard Doherty delves into the wide-ranging role of the Royal Artillery, examining its state of preparedness in 1939, the many developments that were introduced during the war – including aerial observation and self-propelled artillery – the growth of the regiment and its effectiveness in its many roles. Royal Artillery in the Second World War is a comprehensive account of a British Army regiment that played a vital role in the ensuing Allied victory.
Encouraging the Heart: Igniting Purpose and Providing Meaningful Recognition (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner)
by James M. Kouzes Barry Z. PosnerHuman-centered leadership insights from the leading experts on the subject In the newly revised second edition of Encouraging the Heart: Igniting Purpose and Providing Meaningful Recognition, renowned leadership experts and best-selling authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner deliver an incisive and practical playbook for leaders who want to inspire their followers to achieve extraordinary things. They've packed the book with real-world examples, practical ideas, and eye-opening advice drawn from over four decades of work with countless business leaders. Encouraging the Heart is not a book about incentive systems or reward programs. It goes beyond those things to discuss universal leadership principles that will help elevate your people to new levels of productivity, engagement, and performance. It's a hands-on roadmap containing behaviors, principles, practices, evidence, and examples that will form the foundation of a repeatable process you can put into place at your own organization. Inside the book you'll find strategies for: Setting clear standards aligned with your organization's purpose Paying attention to exemplary actions and telling memorable stories that motivate action and enact change Noticing exemplars of values and standards and publicly praising them with personalized feedback and appreciation that encourages others to live up to their example Setting a personal example of meaningful ways to recognize others and celebrate values and victories Encouraging the Heart is a must-read for leaders of all kinds, regardless of position or function, at organizations of all sizes, in the public and private sectors who wish to help those around them realize their full potential.
Geomechanics of Coal Seams (ISTE Invoiced)
by Matthieu Vandamme Jean-Michel PereiraGeomechanics of Coal Seams explores the evolving role of coal, transitioning from a historically criticized energy source tied to the Industrial Revolution, to a material with the potential to play a significant role in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Traditionally used as raw material, coal now serves as a reservoir for natural gas or carbon dioxide storage, offering a path toward reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite its promise, challenges remain, particularly regarding its geomechanical behavior. This book delves into the unique properties of coal, covering everything from geological foundations to numerical modeling. Aimed at students, researchers, and engineers, the book provides valuable insights applicable to other microporous materials.
Chemical Engineering Essentials, Volume 1: Comprehensive Chemical Engineering (ISTE Invoiced)
by Raj Kumar Arya George D. Verros J. Paulo DavimIn an era of rapid innovation and with a focus on sustainability, Chemical Engineering Essentials provides a definitive guide to mastering the discipline. Divided into two volumes, this series offers a seamless blend of foundational knowledge and advanced applications to address the evolving needs of academia and industry. This volume lays a strong foundation with topics such as material and energy balances, thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, and essential separation processes such as distillation and membrane technologies. Volume 2 builds on these principles, delving into reaction engineering, reactor modeling with MATLAB and ASPEN PLUS, material properties, process intensification and nanotechnology. It also addresses critical global challenges, emphasizing green chemistry, waste minimization, resource recovery, and workplace safety. Together, these volumes provide a holistic understanding of chemical engineering, equipping readers with the tools to innovate and lead in a dynamic and sustainable future.
The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results
by Roy V. Pollock Andrew McK. Jefferson Calhoun W. WickAll-in-one resource to increase effectiveness and ROI of enterprise training and development programs In The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results, renowned instructors and consultants Dr. Roy Pollock ,Andrew Jefferson, and Calhoun Wick deliver a complete blueprint to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of training and development programs within any organization. In this newly revised and extensively updated Fourth Edition, readers will find tools, guides, and checklists to implement meaningful strategies immediately, supported by the latest research and new case studies from global companies across industries. Along with key insight into the craft of instruction, this book details how to talk to the business leaders in a way that gets their attention and earns respect. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Defining the business outcomes L&D is expected to deliver and effective management of the learning portfolio Delivering for application by utilizing performance appropriate instructional methods, adult learning principles, and logic maps Maximizing business impact by driving learning transfer and providing performance support “Selling the sizzle” when reporting results and common training evaluation pitfalls to avoid The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results is an essential read for learning professionals, including instructors, instructional designers, trainers, training managers, and Chief Learning Officers, as well as business leaders seeking an all-in-one resource to deliver greater value from training and development programs in an increasingly competitive business environment.
Surviving Wall Street: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy, and Timing
by Scott L. BokM&A dealmaker's real-life adventure tale tells the story of a turbulent period on Wall Street Surviving Wall Street: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy and Timing portrays the dramatic transformation of the investment banking business in recent decades through the tumultuous saga of one firm (Greenhill & Co., a specialist in mergers and acquisitions) and one man (Scott Bok, the longtime CEO of that firm). Written in the style of an adventure tale, this book is also a "coming of age" story for a naive young man who came to Wall Street—as thousands like him do each year—and managed to grab a front-row seat for a period of epic change. Readers will gain an insider's perspective on: A M&A firm's journey from start-up to wildly successful first-of-a-kind IPO and later to a sale to a major global bank Numerous crises that rocked Greenhill and all of Wall Street, including the dot-com crash, global financial crisis and pandemic How the creation of new firms and mergers or collapses of old ones have driven the evolution and growth of the industry The author's role in a battle for control of the University of Pennsylvania that featured activist shareholder and corporate takeover tactics A firsthand account of deals and dealmakers told from inside the boardroom, Surviving Wall Street will captivate those wanting to understand the dramatic evolution and expansion of Wall Street, as well as younger readers hoping to chart their own path to success in this Darwinian industry.
Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs
by Neri Karra SillamanUnlock the principles that drive the remarkable success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs from around the world In Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity From Immigrant Entrepreneurs, academic, entrepreneur, and consultant, Neri Karra Sillaman, delivers a one-of-a-kind exploration of the remarkable success of immigrant entrepreneurs. The author writes about how immigrants, often starting with limited capital and connections, have built iconic and enduring businesses. Sillaman combines rigorous academic research with compelling case studies and personal experience and narrative to uncover the principles that drive these stunning achievements. Pioneers offers a blueprint for business leaders seeking longevity, profitability, and sustainability in the contemporary marketplace. You'll find: Strategies for building resilient businesses that embrace diversity and inclusion Explanations of the power of community and how you can leverage it for business growth Stories of the importance of creating a legacy that goes beyond mere profit Techniques and actionable advice to turn past failures into future success Exploring the dramatic immigrant success stories powering such well-known brands as Chobani, WhatsApp, and BioNTech, this book is a must-read for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone else interested in the dynamics of immigrant entrepreneurship. Pioneers is a transformative and inspiring business guide that will help you build a company that stands the test of time.
Tourism, Technologies and Consumption in the 5.0 Era: Discovery and Reflection in the Face of Organizational and Societal Issues (ISTE Invoiced)
by Pierre-Henry LeveauHistory shows us that technologies help humankind in our daily activities. Every major technological evolution brings about an economic, cultural and social revolution, transforming the lifestyles of citizens, professional organizations and consumer practices. Digital technologies are a perfect illustration of this, and tourism is no exception. Soon, the technologies of the "X.0" generation (AI, cobots, biotechnologies, etc.) will herald a new socio-technological revolution, ushering in the 5.0 era. Tourism, Technologies and Consumption in the 5.0 Era explores the role and challenges of new technologies in “Society 5.0”, which is gradually transforming the practices of both tourism professionals and travelers. Faced with the challenges of climate change and sustainable development, it examines the opportunities and limits of bionumeric technologies for more sustainable and responsible tourism. This book helps us decipher a world in transition, where digital technologies will reinvent consumer experiences, particularly in tourism, and encourage more socially responsible behavior.
The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table
by Keith D. DorseyEmpower your journey to the corporate boardroom with practical guidance and real-life examples. The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat Table by Dr. Keith D. Dorsey offers a clear, actionable roadmap for women at any career stage to strategically build a path to the boardroom. The evidence-based strategies and inspiring success stories presented throughout this book have been gleaned from interviews with hundreds of current corporate board members. Specific tactics are outlined for early career professionals shaping their leadership journey, mid-career professionals navigating their way to the C-suite, and current and retired C-suite executives actively seeking their first (or next) corporate board seat. This book helps readers navigate the nuances of these journeys by moving from theoretical insights to actionable advice. The Boardroom Journey is an invaluable guide that helps women assess their personal motivations for career growth and board service, identify suitable boards, and enhance their board readiness through assessment tools and exercises. The book also offers strategies for building and leveraging a network of mentors, sponsors, and allies to gain support and boost confidence throughout the board journey. Inside the book: Discover strategies to effectively prepare for board service Gain insights on how to present and differentiate oneself via five types of capital Learn how to build and leverage a support team The Boardroom Journey is perfect for anyone aspiring to bring their unique perspective to corporate governance. The evidence-based strategies offered here give readers a proven method for charting an intentional path to executive service and securing a seat at the corporate boardroom table.
Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good
by Nathan Chappell Scott RosenkransA hands-on roadmap to implement Artificial Intelligence in your nonprofit organization You've probably done everything in life that you were told to do: get educated, secure a job, work hard and be careful with money. And where did that lead you? Straight to the middle! But weren't you made for more? In Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good, a team of veteran artificial intelligence (AI) experts from the nonprofit sector delivers an insightful and practical overview of how purpose-driven organizations can use AI to increase their impact and advance their missions. The authors offer an all-encompassing guide to understanding the promise and peril of implementing AI in the nonprofit sector, addressing both the theoretical and hands-on aspects of this necessary transformation. The book provides you with case studies, practical tools, ethical frameworks and templates you can use to address the challenges of AI adoption – including ethical limitations – head-on. It draws on the authors' thirty years of combined experience in the nonprofit industry to help you equip your nonprofit stakeholders with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully navigate the AI revolution. You'll also find: Innovative and proven approaches to responsible and beneficial AI implementation taken by real-world organizations that will inspire and guide you as you move forward Strategic planning, project management, and data governance templates and resources you can use immediately in your own nonprofit Information on available AI training programs and resources to build AI fluency and capacity within nonprofit organizations. Best practices for ensuring AI systems are transparent, accountable, and aligned with the mission and values of nonprofit organizations. Perfect for anyone interested in enhancing their nonprofit organization with the thoughtful, responsible, and beneficial integration of AI technologies, Nonprofit AI is a must-read for nonprofit directors, managers, fundraisers, employees, consultants, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System
by Matt Sekerke Steve H. HankeThe Global Financial Crisis broke the monetary system. Here's how to fix it. In Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System, Matt Sekerke and Steve H. Hanke deliver a rigorous and fascinating exploration of the monetary economy. You'll find a detailed and clear roadmap of how and why fiat money is created and destroyed, its connections to the broader economy, and the objective mechanisms that underwrite and maintain its value. In their exploration, Sekerke and Hanke solve many problems and puzzles and shed light on several important questions: Why economists misunderstand the structure and function of the monetary system The central role of the commercial banking system in fiat money regimes, and why commercial banks are not like other financial intermediaries The economic and regulatory constraints on bank money creation The interplay between banking and capital markets in funding investment projects How the “banks” that dominate the international financial landscape distort the lines between banking and capital markets business Why banking regulation and fiscal policy determine and constrain monetary policy to an equal or greater extent than central bank actions Sekerke and Hanke trace important post-crisis policy developments and sketch the broad strokes of a new operating model that would restore the performance of the monetary system and make better use of aggregate savings: Making neutrality the explicit goal of monetary policy, properly understood Increasing the supply of bankable projects and keeping them on bank balance sheets Breaking the financial system's fatal attraction to land and real estate Reducing regulatory distortions in lending markets Reforming universal banking institutions and stimulating competition Transitioning to a quantity-based monetary policy framework An engaging and incisive guide to the global systems of money and banking, Making Money Work is destined to become a sought-after classic for bankers, finance professionals, policymakers, regulators, academics, and laypeople with an interest in money and banking.
Wings of Empire: The Forgotten Wars of the Royal Air Force, 1919-1939
by Barry RenfrewAt the end of the First World War, British power in the colonies was at an all-time low. That was until a ragtag band of visionaries, including Winston Churchill and T.E. Lawrence, proposed that the aeroplane, the wonder weapon of the age, could save the empire. Using the radical strategy of air control, the RAF tried to subdue vast swathes of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Wings of Empire is a compelling account of the colonial air campaigns that saw a generation of young airmen take to the skies to battle against warlords, jihadists and hostile tribes. For the first time ever, this book chronicles the full story of the RAF’s most extraordinary conflict.
A 1950s Housewife: Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s
by Sheila HardyBeing a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. After the independence of the wartime years, women had to leave their jobs when they married and support their husband by creating a spotless home, delicious meals and an inviting bedroom. A 1950s Housewife collects heart-warming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s. This book will prove an eye-opener for those who now wish they had listened when their mothers attempted to tell them stories of the ‘old days’, and will provide useful first-hand accounts for those with a love of all things kitsch and vintage. From ingenious cleaning tips, ration-book recipes and home decor inspiration, the homemaking methods of the fifties give an entertaining and poignant insight into the lives of 1950s women.
Coxinga and the Fall of the Ming Dynasty
by Jonathan ClementsFrom humble origins, Coxinga's father became the richest man in China and Admiral of the Emperor's navy during the Ming Dynasty. As his eldest son, Coxinga was given the best education and developed a love of poetry and the study of Confucius. From this unlikely beginning, it took the invasion of south China by the Manchu and the subsequent loss of both his parents - his father defected to the Manchu and his mother, a Japanese Samurai, died in battle - to turn Coxinga from scholar to warrior. Fiercely loyal to his exiled Emperor, Coxinga fought against overwhelming odds until his defeat drove him out to sea and over to Taiwan - at the time a lawless set of islands inhabited by cannibals. Self-styled king of Taiwan, Coxinga died at the moment of his triumph. His descendants ruled the island for two decades
The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the First World War: In the First World War
by Richard PearsonLike many young men of the time, the boys of King Edward VI School saw the outbreak of the First World War as an opportunity for bravery and excitement. By the time the Armistice was signed in late 1918, thirty-one old boys and one Master had been killed. For such a small grammar school the cost was significant, as too were the number of awards for gallantry, including a Victoria Cross. Set against Stratford-upon-Avon and the boys’ schooldays, this intriguing book details the boys’ war and their involvement in the major battles on the Western Front, in Italy, Salonika, Macedonia, Gallipoli, Bulgaria and Russia. Ultimately a tragic and moving account, it captures the heart of a small community and represents the sense of adventure with which young men went to war.
Alice Keppel and Agnes Keyser: Edward VII's Last Loves
by Raymond Lamont-BrownA detailed look at the two women in the life of Edward VII during his last years. Alice Keppel, youngest daughter of a Scottish retired admiral and MP emerged from obscurity in 1898 to become the publicly acknowledged mistress of the portly, fun-loving Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII. Agnes Keyser, daughter of a prominent member of the Stock exchange, defied social expectations by not marrying, instead becoming involved in hospital charity work. Her twelve-year relationship with the king was much less in the public eye, but was just as important.
Great War Britain Coventry: Remembering 1914-18
by Peter Walters Culture Culture Coventry Culture CoventryThe First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Coventry offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the outbreak of war; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; the changing face of industry; the work of the many hospitals in the area; the effect of the conflict on local children; the women who defied convention to play a vital role on the home front; and concludes with a chapter dedicated to how the city and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more. The Great War story of Coventry is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated through evocative images from the archives of Culture Coventry.
The Little Book of Wiltshire
by Dee VarderaThe Little Book of Wiltshire is a compendium of fascinating information about the county, past and present. Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Wiltshire’s famous – and occasionally infamous – men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits. A reliable reference and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped in to time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
The Rise and Fall of Thomas Cromwell: Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant
by John SchofieldThomas Cromwell rose from very humble beginnings to become Henry VIII's chief minister, his right-hand man during the English Reformation. He wielded enormous power while he retained the king's favour, but the failure of Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves, which Cromwell had arranged, led to his swift downfall and execution. John Schofield's biography reveals that the popular image of him as a blood-stained henchman is largely fictional. Detailed research into contemporary sources illuminates his brilliant mind and his love for and patronage of the arts and humanities, while short case studies shed new light on his relations with, and his reputation among, Henry VIII's subjects. The final part narrates the drama of his downfall, and the king's posthumous exoneration of the 'most faithful servant he ever had.'
David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots: Murder at Holyrood
by David TweedieExplores one of the most shocking events of Mary's reign. David Rizzio rose to power in the court of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was her secretary, chief minister and the architect of her plan to avoid Scotland turning into a Calvinist republic. This book explains how Rizzio enraged the Scots lords so much so that they plotted his murder.
The Story of Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme: A New History of the Three Townships
by Michael BillingtonThe townships of Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme nestle neatly in a triangular area bordered on the south by the River Mersey, on the north-west by the River Irwell/ Manchester Ship Canal and on the east by the M60 motorway. In this, the first substantial book on the area since 1898, local historian Michael Billington draws on census records, newspaper reports, antiquarian books, church accounts, Victorian church magazines, trial records, OS maps, burial records, Industrial School Act records and conversations with local historians and residents. The author, himself an Urmstonian, takes the reader on a journey of discovery in his portrayal of old houses (many now demolished due to disrepair or to make way for the motorway), churches, farms, weaving, the arrival of the railway, children and education, entertainment, sport, customs, culture, the war years and more. There are many previously unpublished photographs, maps and stories to take older residents on a nostalgic journey down memory lane whilst also introducing younger readers to a fascinating trio of townships some seven miles or so to the south-west of Manchester, itself immersed in the glory of the Industrial Revolution.