Expect a whirlwind of emotions as you journey through a collection of stories that evoke laughter, tears, and heartfelt moments. Each narrative is crafted to touch the reader's heart, ensuring a deeply engaging experience that resonates on multiple levels.
The book explores the remarkable career of Sir Roger Jones OBE, highlighting his significant contributions to pharmaceutical innovation and his successful business ventures across three continents. It details his influential roles in various organizations, including his tenure as a governor of the BBC and chairman of the Welsh Development Agency and Swansea University. The narrative showcases his impact on public service and his leadership in fostering development and enterprise in the community.
Set in the Australian Outback, a Zeppelin crash disrupts the harvesting of threnium, a valuable resource sought after by both the Allies and Germany. Ginna MacReedy, the sole survivor, becomes the center of conflict as her presence challenges the camp overseer's devious plans and ignites rivalry between two brothers vying for her affection. This narrative weaves together themes of romance, death, and intrigue against a backdrop of chemistry and aviation, all during the tumultuous period between the two world wars.
Focusing on extreme social events, known as X-Events, the book explores their role in driving human progress. It examines various occurrences such as stock-market crashes, climate change, and revolutions, arguing that these events are inherent to the human experience. The author emphasizes the necessity of understanding and managing these X-Events to navigate their impact on society effectively.
Beyond Where Wiltshire Meets Somerset is a sequel to Where Wiltshire Meets Somerset which was published in 1982 and still in print today.
For many outsiders Thailand still conjures up images of the East at its most mysterious and enchanting - a view largely formed by Hollywood films like The King and I . Never conquered by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a representative democracy with a populist female prime minister, and is ranked among the tiger economies of Southeast Asia. It is a manufacturing powerhouse, the world's largest rice exporter, and a tourist paradise that welcomes 22 million visitors a year to its beach resorts and its vibrant capital, Bangkok. Yet despite the veneer of Western modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many visitors, smiling and inscrutable. It conceals a unique system of personal values and attitudes, developed over centuries. You may find that Thais react to you in surprising and unexpected ways, coming as they do from a culture based on respect, status, self-control, non-confrontation, and harmony. They are also naturally generous and have a great love of fun. Thais put a great deal of effort into social skills in order to maintain social harmony, and one of their most potent weapons is the smile that puts people at ease and helps to defuse a difficult situation. This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Thailand describes how the Thai people view the world and themselves. It examines the impact of religious beliefs and history on their lives, as well as the continuing importance of the monarchy. It looks at recent social and political developments, including the current tensions in the south. Above all, it helps visitors to become more culturally aware and so better able to interact successfully with the locals. Thailand's charm lies in being different, and visitors who make an effort to understand the differences will find their stay in The Land of Smiles a richly rewarding experience.
Storytelling, when used as a strategic tool, helps managers and leaders to communicate their organisations' values, gets people to embrace change, and inspires higher levels of performance.
Looks at the social life, customs, and national characteristics of the countries that make up western Europe, discussing values, attitudes, religion, family, food, language, and social relationships.
Brief History - Politics - Economic Life - Traditions - Friendships & Family - Relationships - Bureaucracy - Religion - Humour - Local Holidays - Taboos - Invitations - Gifts - Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working