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Peter Young

    January 1, 1939

    Peter Young was a distinguished British soldier and WWII veteran whose military career culminated in commanding a brigade. Following his service, he transitioned to academia, lecturing at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This later led him to become a respected author of military history, with a particular focus on the Second World War, the English Civil War, and the Napoleonic Wars. His writings offer insightful perspectives on military strategy and historical conflicts.

    Peter Young
    Swan
    Tortoise
    Oak
    Understanding NLP
    Let's Dance
    Liberate
    • Liberate

      Animal Liberation Above The Law, Stories And Lessons On The Animal Liberation Front, Animal Rights Activism, & The Animal Liberation Underground

      • 366 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.5(19)Add rating

      The book features a compelling collection of essays and unpublished writings by Peter Young, focusing on the ethics of animal rescue and the controversial tactics of the Animal Liberation Front. Through lecture transcripts and personal reflections, Young explores the moral dilemmas surrounding animal rights activism and the lengths to which individuals may go to advocate for liberation. This thought-provoking work sheds light on the intersection of law, ethics, and the fight for animal welfare.

      Liberate
    • Let's Dance

      A Celebration of Ontario's Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book offers a nostalgic exploration of Ontario's vibrant dance halls and summer pavilions from the 1920s to the 1960s, highlighting the era's unforgettable music and the legendary entertainers who performed there. It evokes memories of lively venues like the Brant Inn and the Stork Club, where generations gathered to enjoy the sounds of Big Bands and jazz, as well as the emergence of rock music. The narrative captures the essence of youth, friendship, and romance that flourished during warm summer nights filled with dance.

      Let's Dance
    • This completely revised edition of 'Understanding NLP' unites the many strands of NLP using an elegant paradigm which Peter Young calls the Six Perceptual Positions model. The book provides numerous examples of the paradigm in practice.

      Understanding NLP
    • Oak

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.2(12)Add rating

      More than any other tree, the Oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. The Oak has been adopted by many countries as a national symbol, particularly in Western Europe and the United States. This book examines this magnificent and ubiquitous tree, tracing its biological history in its many manifestations, natural and cultural.

      Oak
    • Tortoise is the first cultural and natural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. schovat popis

      Tortoise
    • Swan

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.1(12)Add rating

      Of more than 8,000 bird species, the swan is surely one of the most easily recognised. Airborne, the swan is a majestic sight: with its long, slender neck outstretched, it glides gracefully with slow, strong wing-beats. This title offers a comprehensive natural and cultural history of this most dignified of birds.

      Swan
    • This text examines risk management in organizations, rather than personal insurance, and offers a balanced presentation of institutional and statistical material. The book provides a problem-solving approach to the subject and is student-centred with examples and cases. It includes material relevant to private, public and non-profit organizations and examines personal benefits, such as life and health insurance and pensions within the context of the organization.

      Risk Management and Insurance SEVENTH EDITION
    • Wars of the 20th Century

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      This book is illustrated by over 800 photos, many of them in color, maps, technical illustrations and tabular material that help convey the full import of the struggles of our time.

      Wars of the 20th Century
    • Person to Person

      The International Impact of the Telephone

      • 285 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      Person to Person