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Beyond the Pleasure Principle (Penguin Modern Classics)
Par Sigmund Freud. 1948
A collection of some of Freud's most famous essays, including ON THE INTRODUCTION OF NARCISSISM; REMEMBERING, REPEATING AND WORKING THROUGH;…
BEYOND THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE; THE EGO AND THE ID and INHIBITION, SYMPTOM AND FEAR.Because I am a Girl
Par Deborah Moggach, Irvine Welsh, Joanne Harris, Kathy Lette, Marie Phillips, Tim Butcher, Xiaolu Guo. 2010
Because I am a girl I am less likely to go to school Because I am a girl I am…
more likely to suffer from malnutritionBecause I am a girl I am more likely to suffer violence in the homeBecause I am a girl I am more likely to marry and start a family before I reach my twenties.Eight authors have visited eight different countries and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles and hopes. The result is an extraordinary collection of writings about prejudice, abuse, and neglect, but also about courage, resilience and changing attitudes.Proceeds from sales of this book will go to PLAN, one of the world's largest child-centered community development organisations.Be Bulletproof: How to achieve success in tough times at work
Par James Brooke, Simon Brooke. 2012
This is the essential guide for anyone looking to get ahead in the warzone that is often the workplace.However good…
you are, there are always times you come under fire at work. But how do you turn a crisis into an opportunity, and make yourself bulletproof?In Be Bulletproof, business trainers James and Simon Brooke reveal the top practical solutions for strengthening your resilience – so you can bounce back from every setback, rejection or criticism. You’ll learn to be confident, positive and self-assured in the face of any office adversity.Arm yourself against workplace hazards like:- Harsh criticism and hostile colleagues- Company politics and bad bosses - Rejection and failure - Redundancy or losing your job - And – dare we say it? – your own mistakesWhat Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
Par Marvin Karlins, Joe Navarro. 2008
He says that's his best offer. Is it? She says she agrees. Does she? The interview went great-or did it?…
He said he'd never do it again. But he did. Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. You will discover: The ancient survival instincts that drive body language Why the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelings What thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motives The most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentiments Simple nonverbals that instantly establish trust Simple nonverbals that instantly communicate authority Filled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world.Areopagitica and Other Writings
Par John Milton. 2014
John Milton was celebrated and denounced in his own time both as a poet and as a polemicist. Today he…
is remembered first and foremost for his poetry, but his great epic Paradise Lost was published very late in his life, in 1667, and in his own time most readers more readily recognised Milton as a writer of prose. This superbly annotated new book is an authoritative edition of Milton's major prose works, including Of Education, The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates and the Divorce tracts, as well as the famous 1644 polemical tract on the opposing licensing and censorship, Areopagitica.An Apology for Raymond Sebond
Par Michel Montaigne. 1993
An Apology for Raymond Sebond is widely regarded as the greatest of Montaigne's essays: a supremely eloquent expression of Christian…
scepticism. An empassioned defence of Sebond's fifteenth-century treatise on natural theology, it was inspired by the deep crisis of personal melancholy that followed the death of Montaigne's own father in 1568, and explores contemporary Christianity in prose that is witty and frequently damning. As he searches for the true meaning of faith, Montaigne is heavily critical of the arrogant tendency of mankind to create God in its own image, and offers his personal reflections on the true role of man, the need to eschew personal arrogance, and the vital importance of faith if we are to understand our place in the universe. Wise, perceptive and remarkably informed, this is one of the true masterpieces of the essay form.An Apology for Idlers (Penguin Great Ideas)
Par Robert Louis Stevenson. 2009
An irresistible invitation to reject the work ethic and enjoy life's simple pleasures (such as laughing, drinking and lying in…
the open air), Robert Louis Stevenson's witty and seminal essay on the joys of idleness is accompanied here by his writings on, among other things, growing old, visiting unpleasant places and the overwhelming experience of falling in love. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we areAgainst the Current: Essays in the History of Ideas
Par Isaiah Berlin. 2013
Berlin's main theme in these essays is the importance in the history of ideas of dissenters whose thinking still challenges…
conventional wisdom - among them Machiavelli, Vico, Montesquieu, Herzen and Sorel. With his unusual powers of imaginative re-creation, he brings to life original minds that swam against the current of their times, and in the process offers a powerful defence of variety in our visions of life. Roger Hausheer's introduction surveys Berlin's whole oeuvre, and the full bibliography of his pubication has been updated for this Pimlico edition.Affirming: Letters 1975-1997
Par Isaiah Berlin. 2015
‘IB was one of the great affirmers of our time.’ John Banville, New York Review of BooksThe title of this…
final volume of Isaiah Berlin’s letters is echoed by John Banville’s verdict in his review of its predecessor, Building: Letters 1960–75, which saw Berlin publish some of his most important work, and create, in Oxford’s Wolfson College, an institutional and architectural legacy. In the period covered by this new volume (1975–97) he consolidates his intellectual legacy with a series of essay collections. These generate many requests for clarification from his readers, and stimulate him to reaffirm and sometimes refine his ideas, throwing substantive new light on his thought as he grapples with human issues of enduring importance.Berlin’s comments on world affairs, especially the continuing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, and the collapse of Communism, are characteristically acute. This is also the era of the Northern Ireland Troubles, the Iranian revolution, the rise of Solidarity in Poland, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Ayatollah Khomeini’s fatwa against Salman Rushdie, the spread of Islamic fundamentalism, and wars in the Falkland Islands, the Persian Gulf and the Balkans. Berlin scrutinises the leading politicians of the day, including Reagan, Thatcher and Gorbachev, and draws illuminating sketches of public figures, notably contrasting the personas of Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Andrey Sakharov. He declines a peerage, is awarded the Agnelli Prize for ethics, campaigns against philistine architecture in London and Jerusalem, helps run the National Gallery and Covent Garden, and talks at length to his biographer. He reflects on the ideas for which he is famous – especially liberty and pluralism – and there is a generous leavening of the conversational brilliance for which he is also renowned, as he corresponds with friends about politics, the academic world, music and musicians, art and artists, and writers and their work, always displaying a Shakespearean fascination with the variety of humankind.Affirming is the crowning achievement both of Berlin’s epistolary life and of the widely acclaimed edition of his letters whose first volume appeared in 2004.The 7 Second CV: How to Land the Interview
Par James Reed. 2018
Write a killer CV and land your dream job. It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject…
a job applicant’s CV. In this book, James Reed – chairman of REED, Britain’s largest recruitment company – offers invaluable and specific advice on what employers want to see in the CVs they receive and how you can stand out from the crowd.Unlike other career development books, the honest advice presented here has been compiled from one-to-one interviews, surveys and countrywide workshops across REED’s network of recruitment consultants. This book is an accessible and enjoyable read, intensely practical and packed with pull-out quotes, layout examples and tips.Find out what future employers are looking for and take the first step to start loving Mondays again.Simplifying Strabismus: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Par Saurabh Jain. 2024
This book provides a clear, concise and easy to understand guide to the diagnosis and management of strabismus. Throughout the…
text, a practical approach to examining, diagnosing and treating patients with strabismus is utilised, supported with case studies in the form of patient photographs and ocular motility videos. Flowcharts and tables are included, together with evidence based management plans and suggestions for further reading. Simplifying Strabismus: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management, 2nd Edition has been fully revised and features a new chapter on strabismus surgery. This book will be an essential resource for optometrists, junior and senior ophthalmologists, as well as any medical professional wishing to improve their knowledge of strabismus.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition
Par Stephen R Covey. 2015
The Infographics Edition“…Dr. Covey's emphasis on self-renewal and his understanding that leadership and creativity require us to tap into our…
own physical, mental, and spiritual resources are exactly what we need now." —Arianna HuffingtonWall Street Journal Best Seller!#1 Best Seller in Leadership, Personal Success, and Finance & Self-HelpCommemorate the timeless wisdom and power of Stephen Covey’s cherished classic, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and do it in a highly readable and understandable, infographics format.Dr. Covey's 7 Habits book is one of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written. Now you can enjoy and learn critical lessons about the habits of successful people and enrich your life's experience. And, it's in an infographics format that makes it easy for you to learn and apply Dr. Covey's 7 Habits.Learn the habits of successful people. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for over 30 years and sold over 40 million internationally. It has transformed the lives of Presidents and CEOs, educators, parents, and students—in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations have benefited from Dr. Covey's 7 Habits book. And, it can transform you.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Infographics Edition guides you through each habit step-by-step:Habit 1: Be ProactiveHabit 2: Begin With The End In MindHabit 3: Put First Things FirstHabit 4: Think Win-WinHabit 5: Seek First To Understand Then Be UnderstoodHabit 6: SynergizeHabit 7: Sharpen The SawIf you are a fan of The 7 Habits you will want to also try The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Card Deck, The 7 Habits on the Go: Timeless Wisdom for a Rapidly Changing World, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Guided Journal.La Première Grandeur: Les 12 leviers de la réussite
Par Stephen R Covey. 2017
Dans ce travail posthume, Covey expose clairement les 12 leviers de succès qui mèneront à une vie de grandeur primaire:…
l'intégrité, la contribution, la priorité, le sacrifice, le service, la responsabilité, la loyauté, la réciprocité, la diversité, l'apprentissage, l'enseignement et le renouvellement. Pour la première fois, Covey définit chacune de ces 12 qualités et comment elles peuvent être mises en valeur et adoptées dans votre vie quotidienne pour vous guider vers le succès et le bonheur. Donnant sa sagesse trademarked qui est aimé et a inspiré d'innombrables lecteurs et leaders, la grandeur primaire offre de nouveau les conseils classiques de Covey d'une manière concise et amicale.Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding Your Power
Par Robynn Storey. 2024
Learn how to bet on yourself and build the professional life you want as you grow in your career path…
In Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding Your Power, recruitment, hiring, and job search industry veteran Robynn Storey delivers a detailed roadmap you can use to navigate the increasingly complicated and fast-moving world of work. You’ll learn how to find a job that fulfills and sustains you while also helping you flourish in your chosen career path. Through relatable client stories, the author burns down commonly held hiring myths and explains how to define and demonstrate your value to employers, showing them what you’re really worth. She draws on her extensive, two-decade career in which she’s helped over 300,000 clients find their dream jobs to give you the info you really need to get the job you really want. You’ll also find: Dozens of real-life stories and anecdotes of professional interactions and experiences that are at once humorous, inspiring, and sometimes shocking Strategies for combining the personal moxie that makes you truly unique with your professional work experience to create an irresistible package for employers Techniques for defining your value in both your professional and personal life A must-read guide to a complex employment arena, Career Confidence will earn a place on the bookshelves of job seekers, interviewers, career changers, and professionals everywhere.Language Myths
Par Laurie Bauer. 1998
A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of…
the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.Jaguars and Electric Eels (Great Journeys Ser.)
Par Alexander Von Humboldt. 2007
A great, innovative and restless thinker, the young Humboldt (1769-1859) went on his epochal journey to the New World during…
a time of revolutionary ferment across Europe. This part of his matchless narrative of adventure and scientific research focuses on his time in Venezuela - in the Llanos and on the Orinoco River - riding and paddling, restlessly and happily noting the extraordinary things on every hand.Great Journeys allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries – but also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. Few reading experiences can begin to match that of engaging with writers who saw astounding things: Great civilisations, walls of ice, violent and implacable jungles, deserts and mountains, multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. Reading these books is to see the world afresh, to rediscover a time when many cultures were quite strange to each other, where legends and stories were treated as facts and in which so much was still to be discovered.The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion (Penguin Great Ideas)
Par Arthur Schopenhauer. 1970
A fascinating examination of ethics, religion and psychology, this selection of Schopenhauer's works contains scathing attack on the nature and…
logic of religion, and an essay on ethics that ranges from the American slavery debate to the vices of Buddhism. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Ideas Man
Par Shed Simove. 2008
Learn secrets for success and how to unlock your creativity with a book that contains tips on how to achieve…
anything you desire, and charts the extraordinary and hilarious real-life adventures of Britain's most inspirational IDEAS MAN.Sheridan 'Shed' Simove is a modern day creative genius. He lives and breathes ideas. Every day of his life dozens of new ideas spring from his astonishingly active mind. The ideas can relate to pretty much anything - TV shows, ranges of sweets, executive toys, greeting cards, money-making schemes - the list is endless. And if an idea hasn't been done before, then Shed is sure to attempt it...IDEAS MAN is the true story of this visionary maverick's amazing adventures. At breakneck speed, Shed describes how dozens of his ideas came to be, how they succeed or sometimes disastrously fail. Some of Shed's ideas include: a range of adult sweets called 'Clitoris Allsorts', a groundbreaking documentary that involved him going undercover as a 16-year-old schoolboy (when he was 30) and the launch of his own currency - the 'EGO'. IDEAS MAN is a unique book written by a completely extraordinary character. A hilarious and inspirational real-life tale of eccentricity and enthusiasm, it's perfect for anyone who's ever had a dream and wondered how to make it come true. Shed is living proof that you really can make it happen...It's Not About Size: Bigger Brands for Smaller Businesses
Par Paul Dickinson. 2011
As one of Britain's best-loved brands, Virgin is synonymous with enterprise and business know-how. This series of inspiring and practical…
business guides has been created with the help of Warwick Business School, one of the world's leading teaching and research instituions in the field of business and management. Warwick's Centre for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises has internationally acclaimed expertise in the subject of entrepreneurship, gained by working closely with start-up and growth-seeking companies, focusing on their practical needs.Branding is one of the most important aspects of marketing for any enterprise. In this straightforward and captivating guide, Paul Dickinson who has worked to define some of the biggest brands in the world, shows how an eye for detail and design can help to re-energise any company or organisation.In this book, you'll find out how simple brand identifiers like colour and 'feel' can make powerful statements about your company, no matter what its size. Paul Dickinson shows how to change the way you think about your company's identity, and how to take simple steps to increase your sales and profits through effective branding and enhanced customer satisfaction. Fascinating case studies demonstrate how the theory has been turned into practical steps - and checklists and action plans will enable you to do the same.In Sickness and In Health: Historical Notes from an Attempted Honeymoon
Par Mark Clemens. 2019
2018 WINNER OF THE BODLEY HEAD | FINANCIAL TIMES ESSAY PRIZEWith honesty and humour, Mark Clemens describes lessons he learned…
from a honeymoon spent recovering from terrible sickness in a Manhattan hotel room. Years later he considers the complex history of the building in which he and his new bride spent their convalescence. A carpentry shop, a brothel, a butcher's. As Mark reflects on the impermanence of New York and the impermanence of his marriage, he offers insights on history and personal growth.