"This book follows the trade winds, the trade routes, and the port cities across the East Indies and the Orient. High finance, piracy, greed, ambition, double dealing, exploitation all is here. Driven by the search for spices, silks, gold, silver, porcelains and other oriental goods the Portuguese trading monopoly was challenged by the Dutch East India Company and then the English East India Company, the worlds first joint stock and multi-national trading companies. The struggle for supremacy between the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English ranged across the Eastern Seas and in the settlements of Goa, Malacca, Ambon, Macao, Canton, Nagasaki, Solor, Batavia, Macassar, Johor and Singapore for 250 years. Visitors to these destination will be interested in this book. The story is told by the history of these port cities, beginning with Malacca -- one of the worlds largest trading ports in 16th century and ending with the founding of Singapore and Hong Kong." --Publisher description.
Mark Hughes Books
This author gained recognition for his sensitive exploration of themes of identity and online fame, often delving into the lives of characters striving to find their place in the world. His writing is characterized by vivid prose and engaging storytelling that pulls readers into the hearts and minds of his characters. With a knack for capturing the vulnerability of adolescence and the complexities of relationships, he has become a favorite among readers seeking stories with depth and resonance.






The Leadership of Organizational Change
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Focusing on the evolution of leadership and organizational change over the past thirty-five years, this book critically reviews existing knowledge and identifies gaps in understanding. It aims to establish a framework for advancing the study of leadership in the context of change, providing insights into effective strategies and practices for navigating organizational transformation.
The only Social Work specific, pure study skills book on the market, which guides the student through every step of the qualifying degree.
The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula One
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Conwy Mulberry Harbour
- 75 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The story of the development of the Mulberry Harbour used on D-Day in World War II at Conwy in North Wales.
South Shields in the 1950s
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Explores a decade of great change in South Shields in the 1950s.
Delve into the dynamics of change and the effective management of the change process with this insightful CIPD textbook. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the reasons behind change and offers practical strategies for managing it successfully. Ideal for students and professionals, this resource emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying factors of change to implement successful management practices.
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War offers a complete guide for Civil War enthusiasts of all ages to better understand these men. číst celé
Focusing on the art of buzz marketing, the book reveals how Mark Hughes transformed his company into a media sensation through innovative publicity strategies, including the controversial renaming of Halfway, Oregon to Half.com. Highlighting real-life examples, Hughes outlines six key secrets to successful word-of-mouth campaigns, providing practical advice for creating impactful marketing strategies. This guide serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to harness the power of publicity in their business endeavors.
Lemonade Mouth
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Poets. Geniuses. Revolutionaries.The members of the legendary band Lemonade Mouth have been called all of these things. But until now, nobody's known the inside story of how this powerhouse band came to be. How five outcasts in Opoquonsett High School's freshman class found each other, found the music, and went on to change both rock and roll and high school as we know it. Wen, Stella, Charlie, Olivia, and Mo take us back to that fateful detention where a dentist's jingle, a teacher's coughing fit, and a beat-up ukelele gave birth to Rhode Island's most influential band. Told in each of their five voices and compiled by Opoquonsett's "scene queen," freshman Naomi Fishmeier, this anthology is their definitive history.
