• Studies in Latin Literature and Epigraphy in Italian Fascism

  This book deals with the use of Latin as a literary and epigraphic language under Italian Fascism (1922-1943). The myth of Rome lay at the heart of Italian Fascist ideology, and the ancient language of Rome, too, played an important role in the regime's cultural politics. This collection deepens our understanding of 'Fascist Latinity', presents a range of previously little-known material, and opens up a number of new avenues of research. The chapters explore the pivotal role of Latin in constructing...

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• Alice Schroeder The snowball

  Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Prize 2008The Snowball is the first and will be the only biography of the world's richest man, Warren Buffett, written with his full cooperation and collaboration. Combining a unique blend of "The Sage of Omaha's" business savvy, life story and philosophy, The Snowball is essential reading for anyone wishing to discover and replicate the secrets of his business and life success. Warren Buffett is arguably the world's...

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• Tim Cope On the trail of Genghis Khan

  The relationship between man and horse on the Eurasian steppe gave rise to a succession of rich nomadic cultures. Among them were the Mongols of the thirteenth century a small tribe, which, under the charismatic leadership of Genghis Khan, created the largest contiguous land empire in history. Inspired by the extraordinary life nomads still lead today, Tim Cope embarked on a journey that hadnt been successfully completed since those times: to travel on horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian...

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• Paganism in the middle ages

  Interdisciplinary study of pagan culture from late antiquity to the emergent Renaissance. In this volume the persistence, resurgence, threat, fascination, and repression of various forms of pagan culture are studied in an interdisciplinary perspective from late antiquity to the emergent Renaissance. Contributions deal with the survival of pagan beliefs and practices, as well as with the Christianization of pagan rural populations or with the different strategies of oppression of pagan beliefs. The...

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• Give great presentations

  Speaking in front of other people can be a real worry if you've not had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time, look confident, speak clearly, and get your message across well. This practical book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of the best sources of further help. Fully revised and updated, with strategies to help you cope...

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• Frances Kay Smart skills

  Part of the Smart Skills series, Presentations provides all you need to know to get the most out of presentations. The guide is a must for any employee, manager, freelancer or business owner. Good presentation skills are essential for any person to succeed in business whether to secure new clients, showcase new projects, staff motivation or for business planning. Getting them right can make or break your career and project. This easy to follow, succinct book provides all you need to know to get ahead....

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• Bart de Koning Vriendjespolitiek

  In 'Vriendjespolitiek' laat gerenommeerd onderzoeksjournalist Bart de Koning zien dat ons land minder netjes is dan we denken of geloven - tegen beter weten in. Want hoe vaak zijn we er niet getuige van geweest dat Nederland geschokt werd door een affaire? De Koning plaatst de vele Nederlandse affaires van de afgelopen decennia in een breder perspectief en verklaart hoe ze ontstaan en waarom er steeds weer nieuwe affaires opduiken. In Vriendjespolitiek bespreekt hij er tientallen (o.a. Lockheed,...

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• A.T. Vergunst Bridge to Genesis

  In 'Bridge to Genesis' God's message is connected to you. By very simple explaining what it says, I have tried to get His Word as close to you as possible. The book contains short pieces to reflect on. Take time to pray that God may bless it. His message is the most important you can possibly hear or read. It is the message of salvation. Pastor A.T. Vergunst Carterton, New Zealand More books by this author 'Bridge to Mark´ ´Bridge to Esther´

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• Els van Steijn The fountain, make wise choices

  Using the fountain as metaphor for the family system, you learn what your own, unique place is. Once in your place, you receive the flow essential to how your life progresses. Some people are somehow able to get the almost impossible done. But what do you have an influence on, and what do you not have an influence on? The trick is to make that distinction. When you're better able to recognize the force fields in which you find yourself, when you learn to observe without judgment and surrender...

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• Howard Jacobson Whatever It Is, I Don't Like It

  It takes a particular kind of man to want an embroidered polo player astride his left nipple. Occasionally, when I am tired and emotional, or consumed with self-dislike, I try to imagine myself as someone else, a wearer of Yarmouth shirts and fleecy sweats, of windbreakers and rugged Tyler shorts, of baseball caps with polo players where the section of the brain that concerns itself with aesthetics is supposed to be. But the hour passes. Good men return from fighting Satan in the wilderness the stronger...

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