A long-buried secret discovered in his father's fishing net propels sixteen-year-old Rudra Solace from his quiet life in Patonga, Australia, to an adventurous journey in India. As he navigates this new world, he faces both self-discovery and peril, transforming his understanding of family and identity.
Why Interim Leaders Are Vital In Today's Organizations
Interim leaders play a crucial role as change agents in the modern gig economy, essential for driving organizational progress. This book offers insights for human resource professionals, change management specialists, project managers, and executives on leveraging the evolving talent landscape. Neil Grant explores the significance of interim leadership, providing a framework for understanding its impact on organizations and guiding professionals in effectively navigating this shift.
Set in the 16th century, this novel intertwines Scottish and European action with a captivating romance. The story unfolds against a backdrop of historical intrigue, exploring themes of love and loyalty amidst the tumultuous political landscape of the time. Characters face challenges that test their relationships and beliefs, making for a gripping tale of passion and adventure.
A copiously illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, complete with concise genealogical charts and details of key historical events. The book is divided into five sections, together with a Compendium at the end. Part One, presents information about Pre-Saxon rule, including details about ancient British chiefs, Roman rulers and the Roman Conquest. Part Two provides information about Scotland, Ireland and Wales, with sections on Robert I and the Wars of Independence, The Union of the Crowns, the Princes of Wales and the High Kingship of Ireland. Part Three discusses the Saxons, Normans and Plantagenets. Part Four gives details about the Tudors and Stuarts. Part Five presents an in-depth discussion of the houses from Hanover to Windsor. Parts Two to Five provide all the essential information you will need to know about Kings and Queens including details of birth, parents, accession to the throne, coronation, authority, personal status, death date and burial place for each monarch. In addition an overview is given for each reign outlining major events and personal tragedies, war, celebrations and conspiracies.
Set against the backdrop of surfing and friendship, the narrative follows Goog and Castro as they embark on a transformative road trip across the country in an old Kingswood. As they navigate their way through thrilling adventures and encounters with diverse characters—from a sinister hitchhiker to wild-haired surf enthusiasts—they confront the challenges of growing up, learning vital lessons about relationships, responsibility, and revenge. This epic surfari promises excitement and self-discovery along a stunning coastline.
The city of Rome grew to become the centre of a vast and powerful empire. The Roman way of life spread widely over Britain, Europe and parts of Africa and its legacy survived for centuries. This colourful book describes how men, women and children in ancient Rome lives and worked, what they ate and where they shopped, and what they did for leisure and entertainment. It shows how some of their famous engineering works were achieved and how typical Roman buildings functioned. public bath; look inside the structure of the great Colosseum, where gladiators and wild animals fought for the entertainment of the Roman crowds; visit the house of a wealthy Roman family; and, by contrast, see inside one of the crowded city apartment blocks where poorer Roman people lived.
This sumptuously illustrated history of the world is designed specifically for grade schoolers, tracing the evolution of humankind from early colonization to the new millennium. Organized chronologically into five sections, it features double-page spreads that highlight major historical periods, including Medieval Africa, the Ottoman Empire, Louis XIV's Europe, and American Independence. Color maps, illustrations, drawings, and photographs enhance the text, making it visually appealing and accessible for children. Feature boxes delve into specific subjects and historical figures like Marco Polo and the Korean War. Each section concludes with illustrated "Who's Who" and "Timeline" segments, summarizing significant events and personalities, allowing for easy regional comparisons. A glossary and comprehensive index provide additional reference. Written from a global perspective, this book recounts key events in the development of civilizations across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Up-to-date and thoroughly illustrated in full color, it serves as an excellent introduction to social studies for young readers.
The civilization of ancient Egypt lasted for about 3,000 years. Here young readers can get an intriguing introduction to Egypt and the Nile in a handy survey of the people and activities of long ago. How were the pyramids built? This book shows how the stone blocks were raised one by one and even offers drawings of a stonemason's tools and measuring devices. Want to know about Egyptian religion? Or how they dealt with death and burial? How about Egyptian writing, education, toys, ships, pets, food, or many more aspects of daily life? It's all here in concise and expert text that combines with color illustrations on every page to make ancient history come alive for children.
25 full-color and 20 b&w photos. 7 1/2 x 9 3/4.
