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  • Life Story
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    Life Story
    Valerie Teal

    Congratulations, you are alive!

    This is the adventure story of Life, the ultimate survivor. It is an account of the never-ending battle life wages against competing organisms, the great accidents of existence in the solar system, and the meteorological and geothermic events of a young planet. This is how life fought its way through unimaginable challenges, and how it will do so again.

    So far, life has endured five mass extinctions and a global warming event. You carry a survival kit that has protected you from fire, flood, famine, and poisoning. You are made of stardust that is 13.8 billion years old. You are a home, a partner, and a life support system to billions of organisms, surrounded by your fellow survivors.

    This is a story of big numbers: billions of stars, neurons, genes, cells, eggs, spores, and connections. Life has taken an unfathomable amount of time to reach this point, overcoming catastrophe after catastrophe with a mix of luck and remarkable engineering. Every living thing around you and within you is both a refugee from countless disasters and a testament to resilience and adaptation.

    The gift of evolution has bestowed humanity with great intelligence, and with great intelligence comes great responsibility.

    £9.99
  • The Cost of Capital and Company Valuation
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    The Cost of Capital and Company Valuation
    Gareth Owen

    The Cost of Capital and Company Valuation fundamentally challenges Modigliani and Miller’s treatment of taxation in their ‘correction’ from 1963. It provides new propositions around how taxes affect the distribution of cash flows and capital values between the suppliers of financial capital, leading to alternative ways of calculating the cost of capital, including, by extension, the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Finally, it explores how to appropriately calculate the intrinsic value of companies and additional projects or investments, under different assumptions.

    £11.99
  • Jamaican Patois Dictionary
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    Jamaican Patois Dictionary
    Deeta S. Johnson

    ‘A comprehensive and unique insight into the island and its people.’

    Dive into the vibrant world of Jamaican Patois with Jamaican Patois Translations. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the colorful language of Jamaica, bringing its roots and culture to life.

    From the warm greetings of “W’happen” to the rhythmic expressions of “Mi deh yah,” this book provides a comprehensive collection of translations for everyday phrases, expressions, and playful slang. Whether you’re planning a trip to Jamaica, conducting research, or simply intrigued by its unique linguistic heritage, let this book be your essential guide.

    £7.99
  • LeadingMatters
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    LeadingMatters
    Ian Dean

    Much in life happens by chance and accident. This is not the case when it comes to bringing out the best in people. That requires personal mastery and the capacity to lead. These are not gifted at birth; both must be learnt without prejudice and prescription. Hundreds of millions of people simply never have that opportunity. That must change.

    Discovering and living up to our best has no age, gender, or contextual restrictions other than what we allow. We choose our responses. LeadingMatters.



    ‘A lifetime of condensed leadership learning and wisdom across cultures and companies. Priceless! Don’t delay – read it NOW.’
    JOHANN AHLERS, Retired Engineering Leader, Southern Africa

    ‘A compelling, easy to read and apply synopsis of pragmatic actions for personal and leadership development. The lessons are applicable to all who really want to make the
    most of their life and simultaneously help others who wish to do the same.’
    BHASKAR NARAYAN, Institute Director, CSIR, India

    £16.99
  • Electrification Today Increases the CO2 Emissions
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    Electrification Today Increases the CO2 Emissions
    Per Eidsvig and Rune Lødeng

    This book is about how to rationally reduce emissions of harmful gases, primarily CO2, into the atmosphere. Today, this effort is dominated by wishful thinking, incompetence, and profiteering. Both authors were educated at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). One holds a doctorate in chemistry; the other is a physicist. They realized early on that electric cars do not necessarily reduce CO2 emissions – on the contrary, in some cases, they can increase them. This was so easily demonstrable that they assumed the world would soon discover this on its own. But it did not happen. Disseminating this message proved extremely difficult. Clearly, neither the media nor politicians wanted this information. Therefore, this book had to be written.

    £13.99
  • How to Be the Grit in the Oyster
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    How to Be the Grit in the Oyster
    Charlie Herbert

    How to Be the Grit in the Oyster delivers a unique and successful model for leading business change in an increasing diverging environment. Change is no longer escapable, businesses are continuously changing yet most transformations fail, often quoted at 75%. This figure has not improved over time. There are articles and books purporting to address this issue and most of these focus on process and defining the change required. This book, based on the authors experience takes a different path. It asserts that at the core of this failure leaders take little account of the impact of the drive for diversity alongside societal diversification and they have failed to adjust their leadership style and delivery models accordingly.

    Our workplace is more diverse than it has ever been. It appears that leaders have been blindsided by the intended consequence of this – that we all think and behave differently. Leadership models and delivery practices have continued to be implemented along historical lines built during the decades of compliant workforces. Younger generations have been freed to think and behave as they wish. A kind of emancipation of diverse thinking.

    To lead in this new paradigm requires a different approach. The Grit in the Oyster achieves three outcomes for the reader. Firstly, to get them to the ‘aha moment’ that we are living in a different environment. Secondly, to get them to realise they need, as leaders, to behave in the right way to create the space for teams to blossom and then finally, a model to build and guide teams to successful outcomes.

    £20.99
  • Soil Mechanics for Engineering Geologists
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    Soil Mechanics for Engineering Geologists
    Laurence Daniel Wesley

    Bridging the Gap Between Geology and Soil Mechanics

    Soil mechanics focuses on the properties of soils, particularly clay. Geology, in contrast, deals mainly with rocks. This presents a challenge for engineering geologists, who often work on civil engineering projects where clay dominates. Their limited understanding of soil mechanics can hinder their effectiveness.

    This book bridges the gap by providing a clear and accessible introduction to soil mechanics specifically designed for geologists. Using straightforward language and well-drawn diagrams, it demystifies complex concepts and equips geologists with the knowledge they need to excel in their field.

    £10.99
  • Public Participation Involvement and Engagement in Cancer Research
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    Public Participation Involvement and Engagement in Cancer Research
    Raymond Gardner

    Patients and the public have a history of participation and advocacy in cancer research, generally for the benefit of future cancer patients rather than themselves. Participation is necessary if drugs and treatments are to be properly tested. Advocacy adds a unique perspective that enables the integration of two valuable and powerful viewpoints, the experiential disease and treatment knowledge, needs and priorities of the patient, and the professional disease and treatment knowledge and priorities of the researcher or clinician. This synergistic combination is a key enabler for focused and relevant diagnostic and treatment advances in cancer research. However, recruitment of the right numbers and profile of patients and the public into participation and advocacy remains a challenge. This book seeks to take the mystery out of participation and advocacy in cancer research trials by explaining the whole process, in lay terms, in the hope that more people will be encouraged to participate and become advocates.

    £11.99
  • BANI World
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    BANI World
    Rosarii Mannion

    In today’s workplace, traditional leadership models offer little guidance. Rosarii explores what can lead us to excellence in a BANI world: Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible. This invaluable guide equips leaders, managers, and staff with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern work environment.

    Compelling and practical, BANI World is a must-read for leaders navigating these challenging times. This book will be the foundation for your success and the success of your team.

     

    £8.99
  • Chinese Brocade Technology in Inheritance and Innovation
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    Chinese Brocade Technology in Inheritance and Innovation
    Jia Lin Li

    Delve into the intricate world of Chinese brocade, tracing its rich history and evolution through the ages. This book offers a comprehensive look at the birth and development of modern Chinese brocade techniques, setting it against the backdrop of the expansive Belt and Road Initiative. As we navigate the intertwining threads of Chinese silk culture, classic cases of contemporary brocade art are beautifully showcased, spanning four distinct sections: Chinese Rites, Buddhist Art, Cheongsam, and Boutiques. Concluding with a thoughtful recap, the book encapsulates two decades of modern Chinese brocade, chronicling its enduring legacy and the tapestry of stories it weaves.

    £16.99
  • Wigan Road
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    Wigan Road
    Walter Roy Sharp

    If you have been employed or are thinking of a life in property, then this book will give you an insight into how challenging and exciting a career could await you in so many different spheres: in public service with local authorities, the cooperative movement and the private sector. You will need to be ambitious, a good communicator and able to be adaptable. Fortune will then follow the brave!

    £15.99
  • SIPS
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    SIPS
    Kevin Rigley

    SIPS: The Molecular Connection Between Immunity & Learning

    Have you ever wondered why anxiety has become so prevalent in modern society? Or why today’s children seem to be grappling more than ever with depression and other neurofunctional disorders? SIPS: The interaction of the Sympathetic nervous system (NS), Immunity, and Parasympathetic NS.

    A ground-breaking idea has emerged in the ever-evolving field of immunology and neuroscience, connecting dots we never thought to join. Dive into the riveting exploration of how the very molecules responsible for warding off infections in our bodies play a pivotal role in how we learn and process the world around us.

    More than just a revelation of interconnected systems, SIPS provides a comprehensive road map to ensure every child navigates the challenges of modern childhood and reaches their full potential. This book unfolds the symbiotic relationship between our body’s defence mechanisms and cognitive functions.

    At its core, SIPS sheds light on the hidden crisis of childhood mental health and is a call to action to reinvent the nurturing environments that are vital for healthy development.

    It highlights the urgent need to shift our understanding and approach to well-being. Discover why reviving the innocent smiles of our youth isn’t just a nostalgic endeavour but a societal necessity. Learn practical strategies to protect and nurture the mental health of our young ones, preventing the rising tide of childhood depression.

    In SIPS, we’re invited to reimagine the future of learning and development and reinvent the essence of healthy childhood for generations to come. With this guide, we step closer to a world where every child’s potential is realised and nurtured.

    £17.99

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