Cal Newports clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a persons talent & skill
- & not necessarily their passion
- that determines their career path. Newport who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) & recently earned a Ph D. from MIT contends that trying to find what drives us instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel is ultimately harmful & frustrating to job seekers. The title is a direct"e from comedian Steve Martin who when once asked why he was successful in his career immediately replied: Be so good they cant ignore you" & thats the main basis for Newports book. Skill & ability trump passion. Inspired by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs famous Stanford University commencement speech in which Jobs urges idealistic grads to chase their dreams Newport takes issue with that advice claiming that not only is this advice Pollyannish but that Jobs himself never followed his own advice. From there Newport presents compelling scientific & contemporary case study evidence that the key to ones career success is to find out what you do well where you have built up your "career capital " & then to put all of your efforts into that direction."

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Thirty years of celebrating the comic genius of Douglas Adams... There is a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground & miss. Its not an easy thing to do & Arthur Dent thinks hes the only human whos been able to master this nifty little trick -- until he meets Fenchurch the girl of his dreams. Fenchurch knows how the world could be made a good & happy place. Unfortunately shes forgotten. Convinced that the secret lies within Gods Final Message to His Creation they go in search of it. & in a dramatic break with tradition -- actually find it... Volume Four in the Trilogy of Five ...

Written by Mariama ba & translated from the French by Modupe Bode-Thomas So Long a Letter won the first Noma Award for Publishing in Africa & was recognised as one of Africas 100 Best Books of the 20th Century in an initiative organised by the Zimbabwe International Book Fair. This edition

Includes:: an introduction by Professor Kenneth W. Harrow of Michigan State University.

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In the East Anglian village of Densbury at the end of the nineteenth century Annie Claydon's life is mapped out for her
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Graham Norton whose impish charm & quick wit has earned him a place in our hearts looks back at his life so far. In his own words SO ME is a real romp through a journey from living in a cockroach-infested council flat in Hackney to buying Claudia Schiffers townhouse in Manhattan from my mother dragging me to school to me dragging her to Sharon Stones house for New Years brunch. From a not-so miserable Irish childhood to dropping out of Cork University & joining a commune of hippies in San Francisco from his disastrous attempts at becoming a serious actor to the rise of his comedy career in London this is a hilarious insightful & moving account of a colourful life. ...

This is a collection of 24 pretty crochet projects from crafters around the world: jewellrey hair accessories gloves hats scarves decorative objects & more. Featuring stunning photography & easy-to-follow instructions SO PRETTY! CROCHET elevates the classic craft of crochet & makes it perfectly stylish for today. ...

Anyone willing to improve their driving skills deserves respect. Even successful racing drivers continue to train & never claim they are the best they can ever be. This book will show you how NLP can improve your driving & introduce you to skills that will
- Build rapport with your car so that you work in partnership with it
- Build concentration & conquer the effects of tiredness for long journeys
- Show you how to take the positive learning from dangerous driving situations
- Overcome your fear of driving; e.g. at night motorways city centres abroad
- Give you techniques to control your emotional state when driving
- Show you how to model driving excellence.





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The brand new edition of So You Really Want to Learn English Book 1" is ideal for pupils working towards Common Entrance entrance exams at 11+ & those looking for a rigorous no-nonsense English course. Featuring a wealth of varied literary extracts followed by challenging comprehension exercises " So You Really Want to Learn English Book 1" will challenge pupils to achieve their best. This new edition features additional poetry extracts in every chapter & a wealth of extended reading activities to help pupils develop vocabulary & a love of the English language. Key benefits: ideal for pupils working towards entrance exams at 11+ or those looking for a stretching Key stage 2 English course; covers grammar & writing skills so that pupils use the English language accurately & with flair; & exercises throughout encourage pupils to write in a variety of styles & help develop technique & original thinking." ...

This book contains a complete set of answers to the questions in So You Really Want to Learn English Book 1 2nd Edition" (978-1-905735-51-8). " So You Really Want to Learn English Book 1 2nd Edition" is designed to be used by pupils who are working towards entrance exams at 11+ or those looking for a stretching Key Stage 2 English course. Exercises are included throughout the book to encourage pupils to write in a variety of styles & help develop technique & original thinking." ...

This is the brand new edition of So you really want to learn English Book 2". It is ideal for pupils looking for a rigorous no-nonsense Key Stage 3 English textbook. The book features varied literary extracts followed by challenging exercises which encourage pupils to write accurately & with flair. The new edition features new fiction & non-fiction passages & 'writing workshops' so pupils can explore various aspects of creative writing. It is ideal for pupils in Year 7 or those looking for a stretching Key Stage 3 English course. It covers grammar & writing skills so that pupils learn to use the English language accurately & with flair. It features new fiction & non-fiction passages & 'writing workshops' so pupils can explore various aspects of creative writing." ...