Sandra Jones Books

Drawing on newly available materials from the Soviet archives, Polly Jones offers an innovative, comprehensive account of de-Stalinization in the Soviet Union during the Khrushchev and early Brezhnev eras. Jones traces the authorities' initiation and management of the de-Stalinization process and explores a wide range of popular reactions to the new narratives of Stalinism in party statements and in Soviet literature and historiography. Engaging with the dynamic field of memory studies, this book represents the first sustained comparison of this process with other countries' attempts to rethink their own difficult pasts, and with later Soviet and post-Soviet approaches to Stalinism.

The narrative follows a young girl called by God to serve in ministry, chronicling her journey through trials, disappointments, and loss into adulthood. It highlights her spiritual growth and the favor she experiences despite facing hardships like widowhood and domestic violence. The story emphasizes the duality of joy in relationships and the pain of personal struggles, ultimately showcasing her resilience and the quest for identity and destiny amidst life's challenges.

The story features a whimsical adventure where the Moon takes a skiing holiday around Saturn's rings while a Saturnian Moon explores Earth. When she gazes down at the ocean, she notices only part of her reflection and believes the Earth is casting a magical spell that makes her fade away. Through this enchanting narrative, themes of curiosity and discovery are woven into the learning experiences shared by the author, who enjoys teaching children about the wonders of the universe.

Emphasizing the transformative power of prayer, this book encourages readers to maintain a close relationship with God to experience healing. It explores the spiritual journey of seeking divine presence and the profound impact of faith on personal well-being. Through insights and guidance, it inspires individuals to embrace prayer as a source of strength and restoration in their lives.

Set in post-World War II Albania, the narrative explores the authoritarian regime of General Enver Hoxha, who led the National Liberation Front from 1949 until 1985. Under his rule, strict laws governed daily life, with severe penalties for actions deemed subversive, including the death penalty for attempts to escape, sabotage, or practicing religion. The book delves into the oppressive atmosphere of a nation under communist control, highlighting the harsh realities faced by its citizens.

This book has been written specially for Theme 3 of Edexcel's new Business syllabus A Level Year 2 commencing September 2016. The authors Polly Glegg, Lecturer in Business and Economics, UCL Institute of Education; Alan Hewison, who is a very experienced teacher of Business and a senior examiner for many Paul Rapley, Assistant Headteacher at Taverham High School; and Nancy Wall who is a former Editor of "Teaching Business and Economics" and works in curriculum development. This book is in full colour and runs to 120 pages and includes many case studies, questions and an index of key terms. The full contents of the book Corporate objectives Theories of corporate strategy SWOT analysis Impact of external influences Growth Mergers and takeovers Organic growth Reasons for staying small Quantitative sales forecasting Investment appraisal Decision trees Critical path analysis Corporate influences Corporate culture Shareholders vs stakeholders Business ethics Interpretation of financial statements Ratio analysis Human resources Causes and effects of change Key factors in change Scenario planning Index