I had the privilege of working closely with Marvin & Mc Kinsey for many years. This book makes Marvin come to life & perpetuates him as a role model." -Peter F. Drucker "A wonderful book about a wonderful man. In many ways Marvin's Mc Kinsey framed the hypotheses in our own search for excellence-for example passion for values belief in people as the prime resource & willingness to let people experiment. As well as I thought I knew Marvin however this remarkable book drawing on the collective memories of those who worked most closely with him taught me a ton about how extraordinary the man really was & what made him that way. Many have called Drucker the man who invented management; I think history will conclude that both he & Marvin Bower share that pedestal." -Bob Waterman coauthor of In Search of Excellence " Marvin Bower became a legend not just within Mc Kinsey & Company but within professional services & the business world more broadly. In everything he did & said he embodied the professional approach & the importance of values. This book sheds remarkable insight on a remarkable man & on the power of constancy of purpose." -Ian Davis Worldwide Managing Director Mc Kinsey & Co. " It is as Marvin would have wanted it-simple honest fact-based wonderful stories with a long-term perspective. An insightful read about the father of management consulting." -Lois Juliber retired COO Colgate-Palmolive " This book provides fascinating insight into the early days of modern management consulting. It is an extremely enlightening look at the origin of one of America's most important professions & one of America's most innovative leaders." -Thomas H. Lee founder Chairman & President Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P." ...

The McLaren M23 first appeared in 1973 & became McLaren's first World Championship winner when Emerson Fittipaldi took the title in 1974. As depicted in the new feature film Rush " James Hunt gloriously repeated the feat in 1976 after a mighty season-long battle with Niki Lauda. Here in this new Haynes Manual is unique perspective on what it takes to restore maintain & race a McLaren M23 as well as an insight into the design engineering & development of this landmark Formula 1 car." ...

When an appalling & seemingly inexplicable murder shattered the peace of a quiet English suburban street it revealed the extent to which organised crime has now seeped into our lives often without our knowledge. In his groundbreaking book Misha Glenny takes us on a journey through the new world of international organised crime from gun runners in Ukraine to money launderers in Dubai by way of drug syndicates in Canada & cyber criminals in Brazil. During his investigation into the dark side he spoke to countless gangsters policemen & victims of organised crime while also exploring the ferocious consumer demands for drugs trafficked women illegal labour & arms across five continents. This constantly riveting account unveils the nature of crime in todays world but it also offers profound insights into the pitfalls of globalisation where the rules dividing the legal from the illegal are often far from clear. ...

This title helps you map out all of the key structures of the human body with examples of real human dissections...and easily place them in a clinical context! This popular atlas incorporates an unrivalled collection of cadaveric osteological & clinical images with surface anatomy models interpretive drawings orientational diagrams & diagnostic images emphasising a well-rounded visual perspective of a real human body as seen by modern doctors. ...

Mc Minns Color Atlas of Head & Neck Anatomy" is the only large format atlas of the human head & neck incorporating outstanding dissections osteology & radiographic & surface anatomy images. Bari M. Logan Patricia Reynolds & Ralph T. Hutchings present a road map reference to the structures of the head & neck ideal for study or exam review. New dissections & double page spreads provide detailed depictions for additional & more specific areas. The more complex dissections are accompanied by explanatory artwork & all dissections are accompanied by notes & commentaries. Reference lists & dental anesthesia information are incorporated into appendices at the back of the book. All in all this is a beautiful & thorough atlas of the whole head & neck region." ...

Out of this apocalyptic landscape emerges a young Scotsman Daniel Mc Naughten. He has been on a journey a descent into his own despair mirroring the tribulations of society at large. His journey will end in London with the death of an apparently innocent man. One freezing day in January he takes a shot at the Prime Ministers Private Secretary Edward Drummond as he makes his way to Downing Street. The incident rocks the nation. Has the assassin perhaps mistaken Mr. Drummond for the Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel? & who is this Mc Naughten? A dangerous political radical
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- or a religious fanatic? Is he a lunatic or merely a victim of the collective madness that surrounds him? Sian Busbys debut novel is a breathtaking feat of historical scholarship which takes you to the heart of the Victorian soul. As Daniel Mc Naughten goes on trial the dark forces lying beneath the surface of society threaten to break loose & overturn the very order of things. Suddenly the nations sanity seems to be hanging on the destiny of one hapless individual. The verdict against him will change English law forever. The winter of 1843 is one of bitter strife for Engl&. The nation is on the brink of ruin & revolution the government struggling to stand firm against the rising chaos.

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No other Hollywood star has been so closely linked with cars & bikes from the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback he drove in Bullitt (in the greatest car chase of all time) to the Triumph motorcycle of The Great Escape. Mc Queens Machines gives readers a close up look at the cars & motorcycles Mc Queen drove in movies those he owned & others he raced. With a foreword by Steves son Chad Mc Queen & a wealth of details about of the stars racing career stunt work & car & motorcycle collecting Mc Queens Machines draws a fascinating picture of one outsized mans driving passion. Revised & updated from its original hardcover edition. ...

A fully updated study guide for MCTS exam 70-680 Demand for experienced qualified Windows 7 administrators remains high. IT professionals seeking certification in Windows 7 administration will find everything they need to learn to pass the MCTS exam (70-680) in this complete Sybex Study Guide. Updated to cover the most recent version of the exam this comprehensive guide examines all the exam objectives using real-world scenarios hands-on exercises & challenging review questions.* Certification in Windows 7 administration is highly prized by IT professionals & employers; this comprehensive study guide covers everything you need to know to pass MCTS exam 70-680* Covers installing upgrading & migrating to Windows 7; deploying Windows 7; configuring hardware applications network connectivity access to resources & mobile computing; monitoring & maintaining systems that run Windows 7; & configuring backup & recovery options* Features review questions practice exams flashcards & video walkthroughs This complete study guide is the partner you need to assure your success on exam 70-680. ...

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