"From one of the foremost historians of the former Soviet Union, a nonfiction spy thriller about a KGB assassin whose defection to the West changed the face of Cold War espionage" In the fall of 1961, KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky defected to West Germany. After spilling his secrets to the CIA, Stashinsky was put on trial...
Digital Selling: How to Use Social...
Author: Grant Leboff
Publisher: Kogan Page
The sales and marketing functions are increasingly converging, with lead generation now frequently arising from digital promotional campaigns, and the opportunities for tried and tested consultative sales techniques diminishing in the face of scarce customer attention and availability, as well as a plethora of readily accessible...
The Real Peter Pan: J. M. Barrie...
Author: Piers Dudgeon
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
The world has long been captivated by the story of Peter Pan and the countless movies, plays, musicals, and books that retell the story of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Now, in this revealing behind-the-scenes book, author Piers Dudgeon examines the fascinating and complex relationships among Peter Pan's creator, J.M....
The Everything Wedding Book: Your...
Author: Katie Martin
Publisher: Everything
Ever since it was published as the first book in the Everything series, The Everything Wedding Book has been the go-to resource for brides-to-be. Now its back and better than ever! Written by trusted wedding planner and expert Katie Martin, this new and improved edition includes information on:Multicultural and interfaith...
Emotional Intelligence
Author: Andrew Cope
Publisher: John Murray
Emotional Intelligence is an immediately accessible, outcome-focused primer on the topic of EQ, which provides practical, no-nonsense life advice and takes a sideways look at a world which is overwhelming at times. Funny, colorful and profound, this book is a gripping manual for the human mind, enabling you to understand...
Why Football Matters: My Education...
Author: Mark Edmundson
Publisher: Penguin Press
Acclaimed essayist Mark Edmundson reflects on his own rite of passage as a high school football player to get to larger truths about the ways America's Game shapes its menFootball teaches young men self-discipline and teamwork. But football celebrates violence. Football is a showcase for athletic beauty and physical excellence....
Start Your Own Lawn Care or Landscaping...
Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
The latest edition of Start Your Own Lawn Care and Landscaping Business introduces readers to the evergreen business of outdoor beautification and maintenance.A hot industry, lawn care and landscaping business is growing in the following sectors: 65 percent single family residential, 23 percent commercial/industrial, with...
State of Resistance: What California’s...
Author: Manuel Pastor
Publisher: The New Press
"Concise, clear and convincing. . . a vision for the country as a whole." - James Fallows, The New York Times Book Review. A leading sociologists brilliant and revelatory argument that the future of politics, work, immigration, and more may be found in CaliforniaOnce upon a time, any mention of California triggered...
This Is Not a Border: Reportage...
Author: Ahdaf Soueif
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Writers from Alice Walker to Michael Ondaatje to Claire Messud share their thoughts on one of the most vital gatherings of writers and readers in the world.The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008 by authors Ahdaf Soueif, Brigid Keenan, Victoria Brittain and Omar Robert Hamilton. Bringing writers to Palestine...
Bake Joy: Easy and Imaginative...
Author: Kim-Joy
Publisher: Quadrille
Bake Joy with 35 easy, creative, joyful bakes for every skill level and age. Think back to baking as a child: it was messy, imperfect, and always so much fun. In this book, Kim-Joy encourages you to find joy in the process of baking and connect with your inner child. With 35 effortless recipes, all decorated in Kim-Joy's...
