Into the Distance is a first-hand description of a world of truck driving that has long-since disappeared. Back in the 1970s and early 80s, drivers had to be independent and resourceful, in a world without mobile phones (and often even accessible landlines).
Jack Altman Book order
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- 2023
- 2023
This book examines how changes to social rules reshape how states explain their military actions, and changes to technology and society transform contemporary warfare. Analysing the role that war serves in global politics, it outlines the ways in which war affects the contemporary world, from international relations to our day-to-day lives.
- 2021
The Wall Street Journal bestseller! Learn to unlock the potential of your employees and colleagues with this definitive resource for people management People Strategy: How to Invest in People and Make Culture Your Competitive Advantage provides readers with a powerful framework in which to develop high-performing teams, increase employee motivation, and use data to build an inviting and effective company culture. Author Jack Altman, cofounder and CEO of Lattice, an award-winning HR and performance management platform, shows you how to: Establish the values that will form the bedrock of your organization Develop feedback processes that help employees feel heard, supported, and equipped to succeed Monitor the breadth and depth of employee engagement in your company Use the data and insights created by your People Strategy to drive business results Perfect for executives, managers, and human resource professionals, People Strategy also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone with even an interest in how to develop, nurture, and unlock the potential of their employees and colleagues.
- 2017
McDonald's book lays bare the legal and political consequences of Washington's pursuit of militarised counterterrorism in the post-9/11 era.
- 2017
The Minoan palace of Knossos justly asserts Crete's proud claim as the cradle of European civilisation. Some 4,000 years after its creation, the good times are still rolling at the beach resorts of Agios Nikolaos or Elounda to the east or in the Venetian elegance of Rethimnon and Chania to the west. The interior offers the challenge of a ramble through Samaria Gorge or a visit to the village weavers of Kritsa or Anogia. This Way Crete give a lively and uniquely compact introduction to the island's rich culture and beauty.
- 2015
Southern India
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Southern India brings you the vibrant images of the country's most ancient beginnings, but also of its brash and bustling modernity. The startling rockhewn cave temples of Ajanta and Ellora are a day's journey from mighty Mumbai, itself a high temple of the nation's dynamic commerce -- and exuberant cinema industry. Down the east coast, noble gopuram towers guard the Hindu shrines of Thanjavur and Madurai, mirrored inland by the skyscrapers of India's hi-tech revolution in Bangalore and Hyderabad. Not forgetting the west coast's gorgeous Goa, one of Asia's most coveted beach resorts.
- 2015
At the centre of Israel, the golden aura of Jerusalems ageless mystery embraces the three great faiths of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Out of the coast, in stark contrast, is the cheeky modernity of Tel Aviv, a cosmopolitan town vibrantly alive 24 hours a day. Add to this the magic of the Negev and Judean deserts in the south, the orchards, vineyards and forests of Galilee in the north, and the gleaming beach resorts of Eilat and Netanya.
- 2014
Rhine
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Castles, cathedrals, vineyards and forests: the romantic essence of Germany and its Swiss, French and Dutch neighbours is revealed on cruises along the Rhine and its tributaries, the Neckar, Main and Mosel. Stop off at such fine old cities as Basle, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Amsterdam; take side trips along the Saar and to the truly grand duchy of Luxembourg. This guide sails through the heart of western Europe, inviting you to admire its art treasures, shops for craftwork and compare gourmet delicacies.
- 2013
Malaysia
- 191 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Berlitz Pocket Guide Malaysia is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this diverse country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights on a tour of both Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysia Borneo, from the dazzling architecture of Kuala Lumpur and the World Heritage Sites of Georgetown and Melaka, to the natural splendours of Mount Kinabalu and the world's largest orangutan sanctuary in Sabah. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Malaysia, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping and sports to traditonal Malay dance and theatre. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country and an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need.
