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 The Hunting of Force Z: Britain's Greatest Modern Naval Disaster by Richard Hough English | April 11, 2019 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B07QM7FCKY | 192 pages | EPUB | 0.26 Mb This is the story of the great men of war whose task it was to halt the Japanese military dominating the Pacific.  Gary M Beckman, "The Hittite Gilgamesh" English | 2019 | ISBN: 194848806X | PDF | pages: 113 | 3.2 mb From the late third millennium BCE on, the adventures of the hero Gilgamesh were well known throughout Babylonia and Assyria, and the discovery of Akkadian-language fragments of versions of his tale at Boğazkoy, Ugarit, Emar, and Megiddo demonstrates that tales of the hero's exploits had reached the periphery of the cuneiform world already in the Late Bronze Age. A century of excavation at the Hittite capital of Hattusa (mod. Boğazkoy) has yielded more textual sources for Gilgamesh than are known from all other Late Bronze Age sites combined. The Gilgamesh tradition was imported to Hattusa for use in scribal instruction, and has been of particular importance to modern scholars in reconstructing the epic and analyzing its development, since it documents a period in the history of the narrative for which very few textual witnesses have yet been recovered from Mesopotamia itself. And it is this very Middle Babylonian period to which scholarly consensus assigns the composition of the final, "canonical" version of the epic. The Hittite Gilgamesh offers a full edition of the manuscripts from Hattusa in the Hittite, Akkadian, and Hurrian languages recounting Gilgamesh's adventures.  Iesha Delune, "The Happiness Recipe: Discover the unique ingredients you need to thrive" English | ISBN: 1645166554 | 2019 | 140 pages | EPUB | 1131 KB Are you feeling lost at rock bottom?  The Grieving Child in the Classroom: A Guide for School-Based Professionals By Sue Trace Lawrence 2019 | 228 Pages | ISBN: 0367145545 | PDF | 2 MB The Grieving Child in the Classroom integrates the latest research on children's bereavement and adapts it for use in the classroom.Chapters tackle the neurological, cognitive, emotional, and social effects of childhood grief and demonstrate the ways in which those reactions can manifest in the classroom. By recognizing individual differences in coping styles and considering variables such as developmental stage, nature of the loss, and availability of support, teachers and staff can become better equipped to respond to the bereaved child's needs. The book incorporates theoretical explanations of grief responses as well as practical suggestions for supporting bereaved children in real-world settings.Whether the loss affects one child or the entire student body, educators can turn to this comprehensive guidebook for ways to support grieving students in their classrooms.  The Great Resignation: How Coaching and Appreciative Leadership Can Help You Win the War for Talent by Laura Darrell English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B859PP7Z | 120 pages | EPUB | 0.25 Mb Praise for The Great Resignation, an Amazon top seller in Workplace Culture, Coaching & Mentoring, and Business Management -"A perfect handbook for any leadership team."  The Goddard Method of Ballroom and Latin Dancing by James Goddard English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B084DT24GN | 90 pages | EPUB | 1.65 Mb The Goddard method of Ballroom and Latin dancing  The First New Left: British Intellectuals After Stalin By Michael Kenny 1995 | 226 Pages | ISBN: 0853157979 | PDF | 93 MB In the late 1950s Stuart Hall, Edward Thompson and Raymond Williams, among others, came together as part of a promising new political formulation, the New Left. The six years of the group's formal existence represents one of the richest and most exciting periods in the intellectual history of the left in Britain. This short period saw the beginning of many future theoretical developments in radical politics, and the founder members of the New Left are now associated with ground-breaking work in history, culture and politics. Michael Kenny documents and analyses the debates of the New Left, showing how their preoccupations prefigure many contemporary concerns: the broadening of the previously narrow definition of politics, an engagement with popular culture, the exploration of a Gramscian politics, and the attempt to open a 'third space' between a defunct Marxism-Leninism and an intellectually barren labourist tradition.  The Essential Marketing Glossary: Must-Know Terms and Definitions for Marketing Professionals by Marco Bardicchia English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0BPW9L8CN | 81 pages | EPUB | 0.15 Mb Are you tired of feeling lost in a sea of marketing jargon? Do you want to deepen your understanding of the field but don't know where to start? Look no further! The Essential Marketing Glossary is the perfect resource for anyone looking to learn about marketing.  The Economics of the Stock Market by Andrew Smithers 2022 | ISBN: 0192847090 | English | 224 pages | EPUB | 5 MB The current consensus economic model, the neoclassical synthesis, depends on aprioristic assumptions that are shown to be invalid when tested against the data and fails to include finance. Economic policy based on this consensus has led to the financial crisis of 2008, the 'Great Recession' that followed, and the slow subsequent rate of growth. In The Economics of the Stock Market, Andrew Smithers proposes a model that is robust when tested, and by including the impact of the stock market on the economy, overcomes both these defects. The faults of the current consensus model are shown to result typically from an unscientific methodology in which assumptions are held to be valid despite their incompatibility with data evidence. Smithers demonstrates examples of these faults: the Miller/Modigliani Theorem (the assumption that leverage does not affect the value of produced capital assets); the assumption that short-term and long-term interest rates, and the cost of equity capital, are co-determined; and the assumption that the decisions of corporate managements aim to maximise the present value of corporate assets ('profit maximisation') rather than the value determined by the stock market. The Economics of the Stock Market proposes a model that includes and explains the stationarity of real returns on equity, based on the interaction of the differing utility preferences of the managers of companies and the owners of financial capital. These claims are highly controversial, and Smithers proposes that the relative merits of the neoclassical synthesis and this proposed alternative can only be properly considered through public debate.  The Dutch East India Company: The History of the World's First Multinational Corporation by Charles River Editors English | February 23, 2017 | ISBN: 1543295371 | 68 pages | EPUB | 2.29 Mb *Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts of the VOC's expeditions and conflicts *Includes a bibliography for further reading "Whereas pepper has nothing in it that can plead as a recommendation to fruit or berry, its only desirable quality being a certain pungency; and yet it is for this that we import it all the way from India!" - Pliny the Elder From classic grilled meat to exotic and savory 5-star dishes, pepper has long been the ultimate staple spice. While bulk pepper may be readily stocked in supermarkets and convenience stores today, there was once a time when the common spice was considered one of the most valuable commodities in the world. Merchants tripped over one another to get their hands on the tiny black beads, which live in colorful clusters of berry-like shells reminiscent of Christmas lights. They were so precious that an uncountable number of men crossed the turbulent and uncharted seas for them. In fact, the tropical spice was so highly sought after that blood was shed over the edible gold. To many, the mention of maritime merchants evokes an imagery of growling pirates donned in their stereotypical hats and a colorful parrot perched upon their shoulders. These nautical rascals wander the high seas in search of treasure and adventure. Though that imagery may be inaccurate, the real life companies that once dominated international waters operated on a similar thirst for conquest and riches. Perhaps the most famous - or as many would put it, infamous - of these naval corporations was the Dutch East India Company, also known as VOC. Established around the beginning of the 17th century, this nautical behemoth of a corporation was determined to squeeze everyone else out of the market. Vested with the power to wage war and exterminate any who dared stand in their way, the rest of the world stood by as the unstoppable force took over the whole of international maritime trade. The company would crush its opponents on the way to the top, establishing a monopoly on the global spice trade that would not only rock the world but forever change the course of modern business history. This book examines how the rabid consumer craving of a particular spice jumpstarted the legendary corporation, and how the Dutch East India Company rose to prominence through a brutal mix of financial acumen, merciless violence, and highly controversial business tactics. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Dutch East India Company like never before, in no time at all. |
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