1945 was a chaotic year, both for the world and for Winston Churchill. Soon after the death of Roosevelt, Churchill arrived at the Potsdam Conference expecting to broker peace with Stalin and Truman, only to find himself unable to attend the final summit sessions following a notoriously lopsided Gen[...]
A vividly rendered historical novel chronicles the life, adventures, and exploits of Grand Duke Nicholas Kostantinovich Romanov, a rebellious member of the royal family whose scandalous affair with Fanny Lear, a beautiful American courtesan, and his implication in a plot to fund revolutionaries by s[...]
The only study guide or material you'll need to prepare for the F5 Networks Application Delivery Fundamentals Exam. From the author of the most successful, popular and bestselling F5 technical books available today and the author of the first freely available study guide for this exam. The book's au[...]
When turmoil strikes world monetary and financial markets, leaders invariably call for "a new Bretton Woods" to prevent catastrophic economic disorder and defuse political conflict. The name of the remote New Hampshire town where representatives of 44 nations gathered in July 1944, in the midst of t[...]
The purpose of this book is to make accessible to a broad audience the ideas, principles and practicalities of establishing effective social protection in Africa. It focuses on the major shift in strategy for tackling hunger and vulnerability, from emergency responses mainly in the form of food tran[...]
In times of uncertainty, the ability to act without fear of failure can be a huge asset. In a world where the only thing you can be certain of is uncertainty, business leaders need to stop trying to control the uncontrollable, and start embracing the unknown. This book will show you how to be comfo[...]
OCR GCSE Product Design offers complete coverage of the new OCR specifications. Underpinning theoretical knowledge is described using clear language, concise explanations and numerous full colour illustrations. This knowledge is then referenced to each of the GCSE units, to ensure that both practica[...]
Philip Larkin (1922-85) was not only one of the foremost English poets of the twentieth century, but also a notable novelist and a distinguished writer on jazz. He was jazz critic for The Daily Telegraph between 1961 and 1971. Jazz Writings brings together Larkin's reviews, articles and essays writt[...]