From the author of the giant bestseller, Night Train to Lisbon, comes a finely calibrated heartbreaker of a novel about fathers & daughters, great rises & sudden falls. It all starts with the death of Martijn van Vliet`s wife. His grief-stricken young daughter, Lea, cuts herself off from the world, right up until the day that she hears a snatch of Bach being played on a violin by a busker. Transfixed by the sweet melody, she emerges from her mourning, vowing to learn the instrument. Lea`s all-consuming passion is matched by talent, & she becomes one of the finest players in the country
- but as her fame blossoms, her relationship with her father only withers. Desperate to hold on to Lea, Martijn is driven to commit an act that threatens to destroy both him & his daughter.
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It all starts with the death of Martijn van Vliet`s wife. His grief-stricken young daughter, Lea, cuts herself off from the world, right up until the day that she hears a snatch of Bach being played on a violin by a busker. Transfixed by the sweet melody, she emerges from her mourning, vowing to learn the instrument. Lea`s all-consuming passion is matched by talent, & she becomes one of the finest players in the country
- but as her fame blossoms, her relationship with her father only withers. Desperate to hold on to Lea, Martijn is driven to commit an act that threatens to destroy both him & his daughter.
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The Lea Valley Walk is Leigh Hatts’ Cicerone walking guide to one of the most varied routes near the capital. Walkers can expect spotting stately homes, the river curtained by willows, a varied mix of quiet countryside & the bustle of London, but all surrounded by green, wildlife & the easy babble of the river. The guide traces the route of the river Lea from its source at Leagrave near Luton, passing through Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & into Greater London by the Olympic Park where it meets the Thames in east London, as it undergoes a stark change from rural pathway to urban trail. Hatts highlights both the views of wildlife & countryside, as well as the notable heritage attractions, like Brocket Hall, en route as part of the Lea Valley’s main highlights. The guide organizes the 50 mile route into 9 stages, including an alternative finish & tour of the Olympic Park. Each stage has a brief description of the general route & detailed directions are accompanied by Ordnance Survey extracts mapping, as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the Lea Valley. Additional information boxes provide details on Access & Facilities, refreshments, accommodation & recommended maps. The Lea Valley Walk is well maintained & mostly flat, making it ideal for walkers of all abilities. Most of the route is also suitable for cyclists. ...

This practical guide looks at leadership in modern multicultural organisations withdirect relevance to seafaring. Leadership is examined through five incremental steps: encourage awareness, provide direction, share information, create a positive atmosphere & coordinate action. This approach can successfully enhance the leadership skills of individuals, promote enterprise in small organisations, improve operational performance on board & considerably motivate those in large corporations. ...

` What Goodwin brings to this book
- above all her other attributes
- is a true sense of wisdom... superb` Professor Andrew

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Leadgate in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers virtually the whole of Leadgate & stretches east to Redwell Hills, the Eden Colliery & the Catholic church, & north to Bradley Cottages. The NER Annfield Plain Branch runs through the map & features include Carrhouse goods station (passenger trains did not serve the town until 1896), St Ives church, Bradley Shops, Leadgate Hospital, Pont House, old ironstone shafts, coke ovens, & stretches of the NER Medomsley Branch, NER South Medomsley Branch, Iveston Railway. A directory of Leadgate is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

What does it take to lead a team to world-class success over a sustained period of time? Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. In his 38 years in management, Sir Alex won an astonishing 49 trophies & helped grow Manchester United into one of the biggest commercial brands in the world. In this inspirational & straight-talking new book, Sir Alex reveals the secrets behind his record-breaking career. LEADING is structured around the key skills that Sir Alex values most highly. It

Includes:: subjects we immediately associate with his managerial style: Discipline, Control, Teamwork & Motivation. But it also addresses subjects that are less obvious but no less important when seeking success: Delegation, Data Analysis & Dealing with Failure. Written with the investor Sir Michael Moritz, a longstanding friend of Sir Alex, LEADING is packed with insight, wisdom, humour & honesty. The individual stories inevitably concern themselves with football, & the phenomenal success that came along the way, but the lessons can be applied by anyone. Whether you run a business, teach in a classroom, or work in a small team, LEADING will help you become a better leader.

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Guide books led the traveller in the 19th century, giving the latest information on travelling conditions as well as instructing on the places to visit. Murray & Baedekers guides, as well as covering all parts of Europe, featured Peking, Canada, the United States, Japan & New Zeal&. This book contains unusual information taken from Alan Sillitoe's collection of guides. He becomes an imagined 19th-century tourist & visits Switzerland where he explains the dangers & delights of Alpine climbing, & Germany & the Rhine with its many gaming houses. Sillitoe dallies throughout Italy, contesting with the heat, the insects & the beggars, & is advised against cock & bull fighting in Spain where he has to fend for himself. He bemoans the condition of Hungarian inns, relates the ceaseless bartering needed in Turkey to achieve anything & the sights of the Holy Land & Russia. ...

Map No. 110, Leadville
- Fairplay area in Colorado in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national
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When a polar bear arrives unexpectedly in the woods, the other animals fear & avoid him, suspecting him to be dangerous
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