Through twelve generations of the Blanxart family The Lions of Catalunya follows the tumultuous story of Barcelona From bloody open warfare & unexpected terrorist atrocities through plague & family trials via joyous celebrations of a unique culture this fast-paced history of Barcelona as experienced by one family involved in every twist & turn of fate reflects modern world challenges & forms a powerful background to the independence debate The vibrant Barcelona region has a long & rich history & its current quest for independence is based on this graphic & gripping history ...

Fully updated to contain Sir Ian Mc Geechan's reflections on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand 2017 saw the latest contest between the British Lions & New Zealand
- the ultimate rugby clash between the northern & southern hemisphere Ian Mc Geechan is the ' Ultimate Lion' & no one could have done more than Mc Geechan to promote the magic of the Lions Mc Geechan played for the Lions in their unbeaten 1974 tour of South Africa & again in the 1977 tour of New Zealand Subsequently he has been the head coach on four Lions tours In this unique & fascinating book which celebrates the immensity of rugby at the top level Ian Mc Geechan uses his own coaching notes to provide his special insight & background into what it means to be a Lion By looking at various themes such as selection how to create the right environment & how to build the players into what he describes as ' Test-match animals' the reader learns how some of the most successful Lions tours in history were built Writing always with passion for his various themes it is easy to see how he inspired his players to extraordinary physical endeavour Rich in anecdote as well as facts Mc Geechan brings to life many of the rugby legends with whom he played or coached
- including Gareth Edwards Gavin Hastings Martin Johnson & Paul O' Connell amongst others Hugely readable The Lions When the Going Gets Tough splendidly conveys the massive excitement that is generated whenever there is a Lions tour

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play A highly skilled bodyguard sets about avenging his brother&s murder only to discover the web of lies is spread wider than he thought He soon uncovers a ring of corruption extending to the highest levels of society & government ...

It happens every September- the list is posted all over school Two girls are picked from each year One is named the prettiest one the ugliest The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten The girls who are become the centre of attention & each reacts differently to the experience With THE LIST Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity self-esteem & the judgements of their peers Prettiest or ugliest once you're on the list you'll never be the same ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Romantic comedy starring American comedian Wayne Brady Brady plays Lewis Bond a handsome young advertising executive who knows exactly what he wants in a woman & refuses to allow his growing disillusion with dating to stop him finding true love
- even after he is unceremoniously dumped on live television To avoid further humiliation Lewis draws up a list of the attributes that define his ideal woman & sets out on an ambitious mission to see if such a woman actually exists
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In her first ever story collection Jansson revealed the clarity of vision & light philosophical touch that were to become her hallmark From the good listener who begins to betray the secrets confided to her to vignettes of a city storm or the slow halting of spring these stories are gifts of originality & depth ...

The Listening Leader has been officially shortlisted in the ' Leading the Team' category for The Business Book Awards 2018 as announced on 17th January 2018 DISCOVER THE ART OF COMMUNICATIVE LEADERSHIP HOW TO REALLY LISTEN SO YOU CAN WIN & HOLD THE TRUST OF YOUR STAKEHOLDERS Leaders often say 'I communicate' when in fact they mean 'I tell' Yet being able to really listen is the key to growth & results The Listening Leader provides a clear framework for taking action to implement a communicative leadership style By actively listening to your organisation & external stakeholders you will be able to better navigate today's VUCA (volatile uncertain complex & ambiguous) economy & digitally transparent world; make a genuine difference to the performance of your organization; better respond to the expectations & needs of their stakeholders & dramatically increase your competitiveness in the market BECOME A GREAT LEADER IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE & SUCCEED IN BUSINESS BY COMMUNICATING & LISTENING MORE EFFECTIVELY If everything seems going too fast it's all too hard then grab this book go off to a quiet corner read some & you'll feel calmer it reconnects the decent ones among us to things we always knew but here is the hugely powerful evidence we've been right & the clear ways we can do it even better Let's hope the bad guys don't get anywhere near a copy Anne Scoular Former diplomat & international banker; psychologist & writer; Co-Founder of Meyler Campbell It might be an inconvenient truth for some successful leaders have to be more than great managers Communicative leadership as shown in this excellent book leads you there Joachim Faber Chairman Deutsche Boerse AG (German Stock Exchange) ...

Exploring more than 100 of the world's most important literary works & the literary geniuses that created them this book is the perfect introduction to the subject of literature & writing The Literature Book features over 100 of the world's most celebrated books plays & poetry including Latin American & African fiction & best-selling masterpieces from the most renowned authors ever to have lived stunning images & inspirational"es jump out from the pages while detailed plot summaries & feature boxes bring the timeless works of literature to life & set them into their wider social & cultural context The book also offers a deeper look into the famed fiction of Shakespeare Oscar Wilde & more as in-depth literary criticism & interesting authorial biographies give each work of literature a new meaning From Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein The Literature Book is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction ...

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Tracklist Journeys Feeling Silly People Blue Ice For What It's Worth Little Red Book Breakfast At Gardenson's Future Of The Past ...