In 1933, the eighteen year old Patrick Leigh Fermor set out in a pair of hobnailed boots to chance and charm his way across Europe, 'like a tramp, a pilgrim or a wandering scholar'. The books he later
"Nick Hunt has written a glorious book, rich with insight and wit, about walking his way both across and into contemporary Europe. . . . So many memorable encounters with people and places! A book abo
In this absorbing new book, Watson argues that despite the advances of the digital age, it has also robbed us of some of our best ideas; to regain them, he advocates for the benefits of boredom and go
If you believe that dieting down to your "ideal" weight will prolong your life; that reliving childhood trauma can undo adult personality problems; that alcoholics have addictive personalities, or tha
Featuring exercises, quotes and encouragement Your Writing Coach,2nd edition shows you how to hook readers and keep them engaged and offers powerful tips on how to stay motivated and how to transform
Davis draws on some 20 years of experience as an intercultural specialist and international student advisor in revising the late Alison Lanier's text for emigrants and visitors to the U.S. The updated
Filled with provocative forecasts, Future Files examines emerging patterns and developments in society, technology, economy and business and makes educated speculations and entertaining extrapolations
Describes the benefits of having a mentor and building a network, and offers practical advice on how to approach a prospective mentor, how to establish and maintain mentoring and networking relationsh
Susan Nash looks into the complexities of human behavior to help managers, team leaders and team members understand their team's type and behavior patterns, create and interpret a team profile and des
Nearly at the end of a five-year 25,000 mile journey looping the planet by pedal and paddle, cycling across Europe, Asia, and North America, rowing and kayaking across the North Pacific and most of th
In this new edition, Beck and Yeager provide managers and team leaders with a proven approach to getting results and motivating people that has been tested and refined in more than 10 years of use wit
The 21st century workplace thrives on internet-enabled connectivity and technology and these new applications allow human resource professionals to make the work of developing and managing the workfor
In today's flatter, matrix-based organizations, the ability to influence and motivate others is key to both individual and organizational success. This is the essence of political skill--and everyone
The second edition of With Respect to the Japanese discusses the salient features of Japanese values and behaviors and contrasts them with the values and characteristics of Americans while examining t
Roskinski, considered a leading expert in executive and team coaching and global leadership development, offers managers and coaches guidance in how to achieve a broader, more well-grounded way to dea
Pota, founder of the first UK-India public affairs company, interviews and profiles chairmen and CEOs of ten Indian companies representing all areas of the country and many sectors, including informat
In the summer of 1816 paparazzi trained their telescopes on Byron and the Shelleys across Lake Geneva. Mary Shelley babysat and wrote Frankenstein. Byron dieted and penned The Prisoner of Chillon. His
David Clutterbuck bridges the gap between what is known about team learning and coaching and the practical experience of managers and team coaches. He answers such questions as how team coaching diffe
How many splashy scandals and crisis situations have befallen companies and public figures in the past week alone? How did the organizations and people at the center of those crises manage the situati
The EU needs fundamental reform: it has not delivered the prosperity and growth it promised and the EUs share of world GDP is set to fall sharply. Cut down to size, renationalized, and democratically
Competitive advantage in business today is being defined by the winners and losers in the war for talent: hiring and retaining the best and the brightest are what market leadership is all about. What
A RINGSIDE SEAT ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST DEALS AND BIGGEST PERSONALITIES IN BUSINESS AND GLOBAL POLITICS.FTSE is an account of how a small start-up created by the Financial Times and the London Stock Ex
A RINGSIDE SEAT ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST DEALS AND BIGGEST PERSONALITIES IN BUSINESS AND GLOBAL POLITICS. FTSE is an account of how a small start-up created by the Financial Times and the London Stock
To understand India you have to see it, hear it, breathe it and feel it. Living through the good, the bad and the ugly is the only way to know where you fit in and where India fits into you. In 1991 M
Stringer and Cassiday have written and adapted ready-to-use activities for settings where the exploration of cross-cultural communication would be beneficial
Lewis (Richard Lewis Communications, "an international institute of cross-cultural and language training") provides a guide to cultural difference and cross-cultural communication for international bu
Arguing that businesses need to be learning organizations to sustain competitive advantage in the new environment, Marquardt, an international speaker and consultant who teaches human and organization
"An essential and invaluable tool for sign language interpreters, students, and everyone wishing to understand American Deaf culture. Reading Between the Signs, Third Edition provides a new perspectiv
Pearman, who is associated with a company specializing in talent management and development services, and Albritton, who is associated with a strategic leadership consultancy focused on change managem
This enchanting story uses Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to explain personal and business coaching in a magical and entertaining adventure. A host of fanciful characters show reade
This comprehensive book examines both the principal methods used in cross-cultural training and a selection of techniques and instructional devices. Six methods are examined in twenty articles: rolepl
From incomparable storyteller and beloved diversity and inclusion expert, Steve L. Robbins, comes the 10th Anniversary Edition of his classic book used by scores of companies globally for diversity tr
In this important, entertaining book, one of the world's most celebrated psychologists, Martin Seligman, asserts that happiness can be learned and cultivated, and that everyone has the power t inject
"Anyone interested in the evolution of consumer behavior and the adoption of new technologies will appreciate the clarity of Martin's prose and the breadth of his vision."—Publishers Weekly"Marketing
This guide explains how parents can raise their children as bilingual, using activities, games, and techniques to help their kids retain and develop their language skills. It discusses obstacles like
From C-level executives to front-line supervisors, the research is clear: emotional competencies are more important than training, IQ, and technical experience in determining who succeeds and fails at
