Follow the trails of the Scottish explorer David Lessels fulfilling a dream to travel the length of Africa confronting serious challenges to his freedom as he walked & hitch-hiked through history in the early 1950s. Recalled with vivid clarity this inspirational travellers tale is studded with gems & facts
- some of which may be the only written accounts of the early development of unique African cultures. This is a colorful & rich taste of Africa in the raw
- share the authors thrilling experiences of an extraordinary adventure.

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A unique look at the history adventures myths & realities of this most legendary & powerful of bands it is a labour of love based on hours of first-hand & original interviews. What emerges is a compelling portrait of the four musicians themselves as well as a fresh insight into the close-knit entourage that protected them from Peter Grant to Richard Cole to Ahmet Ertegun giant figures from the long-vanished world of 1970s rock. Featuring many rare & never before seen photographs it is also the first book on Led Zeppelin to cover such recent events as their triumphant 2007 O2 Arena gig & Robert Plant's Grammy-winning resurgence of recent years. ...

The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people children & adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design
- making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible & they are now packed with colour photos & illustrations top tips & interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport including equipment rules techniques & training tips. Theres even information on how to find a club & meet new people to play the sport with. & having been written & endorsed by the sports professional body you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.
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Primo Levi was one of the most astonishing voices to emerge from the twentieth century. This landmark selection of his short stories opens up a world of wonder love cruelty & curious twists of fate where nothing is as it seems. In The Fugitive" an office worker composes the most beautiful poem ever with unforeseen consequences while " Magic Paint" sees a group of researchers develop a paint that mysteriously protects them from misfortune. " Gladiators" & " The Knall" are chilling explorations of mass violence & in " The Tranquil Star" a simple story of stargazing becomes a meditation on language imagination & infinity." ...

Fifth edition of this long-running guide to Canada's transcontinental train ride.

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The Trans-Siberian routes are some of the greatest rail journeys of the world. Whichever one you choose it s a rewarding experience of changing landscapes & culture people & of life on the rails. Anthony Haywood Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 8 authors 7 time zones 15 000+ km of railway track Countless breathtaking vistas Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools Life on the Rails feature In-depth background Easy-to-read layout ...

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a versatile & comprehensive system of psychotherapy. Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points & Techniques synthesises developments in the field making complex material accessible & offering practical guidance on how to apply the theory & refine TA psychotherapy skills in practice. Divided into seven manageable sections the 100 key points cover: the philosophy theory methods & critique of the main approaches to TA TA perspectives on the therapeutic relationship diagnosis contracting & treatment planning using TA a trouble shooting guide to avoiding common pitfalls refining therapeutic skills As such this book is essential reading for trainee TA therapists those preparing for examinations as well as experienced practitioners who will find much practical guidance on the skilful & mindful application of this cohesive system of psychotherapy. ...

SAGE celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Counselling in Action in November 2008. Praise for the First Edition: ' Ian Stewart has made the difficult link between theory & practice clear without being patronizing. This is valuable for everyone interested in TA since many concepts can only be fully assimilated when linked to actual examples. Even if you are not in clinical practice this book would be a useful addition to your library & for anyone in training or beginning practice this is required reading'
- Group Relations"." Transactional Analysis Counselling in Action Third Edition" meets a demand for a clearly-written step-by-step account of the process & practice of using transactional analysis to promote personal change. This book retains the successful overall structure & organisation of the popular earlier editions but has been fully revised. Key features of this new edition include: 'concise' 'hands-on' descriptions of current techniques & concepts in transactional analysis presented in an accessible style that is immediately useful to the practitioner; a sequence of chapters that are ordered to reflect successive stages in the typical process of therapeutic change using transactional analysis (this assists in building understanding & application of transactional analysis step by step in the order that is likely to arise during actual psychotherapy or counselling); & expanded discussion of the protective procedure known as 'closing the escape hatches' (no-suicide no-homicide no-go-crazy decision). It also

Includes:: possible contra-indications; a single extended case history that runs through the book to illustrate practice & theory; ' Key Ideas' panels which provide summaries of the main ideas that are described in each section or chapter; & ' Self-supervision sequences' that offers suggested checklists of questions that readers can use in appraising their own work with clients. In this revised Third Edition of his bestselling guide Ian Stewart offers trainee & practising psychotherapists & counsellors an introduction to the core concepts & basic techniques of transactional analysis. Ian Stewart is Co-Director of The Berne Institute Nottingham. He is accredited by the ITAA & the EATA as a Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst."


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On a busy Washington morning amid the shuffle of tourists & the brisk rush of government officials the stately calm of the White House is shattered in a hail of gunfire. A group of terrorists has descended on the Executive Mansion & gained access by means of a violent massacre that has left dozens of innocent bystanders murdered. Through the quick actions of the Secret Service the president is evacuated to his underground bunker
- but not before almost one hundred hostages are taken. While the politicians & the military leaders argue over how to negotiate with the terrorists one man is sent to break through the barrage of panicked responses & political agendas surrounding the crisis. Mitch Rapp the CIA's top counterterrorism agent makes his way into the White House & soon discovers that the president is not as safe as Washington's power elite had thought. & in a race against time he makes a chilling discovery that could determine the fate of America
- & realizes that the terrorist attack is only the beginning of a master scheme to undermine an entire nation.

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Bill Phillips is back...with the book that goes beyond Body for Life the 1 New York Times bestseller to transform your life in 18 short weeks. Transformation changes the way you think one week at a time step by step. Within these pages Phillips delivers on the titles promise. In a unique fusion of art science common sense & the wisdom of the life experience itself Transformation illuminates the right way to making significant meaningful & healthy changes. Specifically Phillips guides readers step-by-step through his Transformation Tenets which when practiced daily energizes authentic & lasting change beginning deep within your heart & then radiating out into every aspect of your life & are reflected in everything you see do feel & experience. Truly.. .the Transformation is the way to change everything; your body yourself but only beginning there.A Broken down into key steps that are easy to follow from day to day this book means that you can realise the small changes that add up to total transformation." ...