Reflections on a United Nations' Career: An Insider's Account (Howie Ian)(Pevná vazba)

Reflections on a United Nations' Career: An Insider's Account (Howie Ian)(Pevná vazba)

It is in fact, a critical, indispensable debriefing of a UN insider's account as it follows the life of a development practitioner for more than three decades within the global aid sector.It also goes where few others have dared to go before, providing first-hand insights into the realities of a UN

Outrageous Fortune: Gloomy Reflections on Luck and Life (Miller William Ian)(Pevná vazba)

In this book, William Ian Miller offers his reflections on the perverse consequences, indeed often the opposite of intended effects, of so-called 'good things'. Noted for his remarkable erudition, wit, and playful pessimism, Miller here ranges over topics from personal disasters to literary and

An Insider's Guide to the Un (Fasulo Linda)(Paperback)

Thoroughly revised and updated, a new edition of the most popular guide to the United Nations for students and interested readers 'My UN bible. Linda Fasulo knows all the right questions and brings back all the answers readers need to know to navigate the UN.'--Olivia Ward, Toronto Star 'The

Treacherous Path - An Insider's Account of Modern Russia (Yakunin Vladimir I.)(Pevná vazba)

Tackling topics as diverse as terrorism, government intrigue and the reality of doing business in Russia, and offering unparalleled insights into the post-Soviet mindset, this is the first time that a figure with Yakunin's background has talked so openly and frankly about his

Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire (Johnson Lizzie)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive firsthand account of California's Camp Fire--the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century--and a riveting examination of what went wrong and how to avert future tragedies as the climate crisis unfolds 'A reportorial tour de force.'--Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the Vile

They Call It Diplomacy (Westmacott Peter)(Pevná vazba)

As well as offering an engaging and insightful account of a forty-year career spent in the upper echelons of the diplomatic and political worlds (and which included four years in pre-revolutionary Iran in addition to his fourteen years in Turkey, France, and the US), They Call It Diplomacy sets out

Fakers: An Insider's Guide to Cons, Hoaxes, and Scams (Wood H. P.)(Pevná vazba)

American Covenant: National Parks, Their Promise, and Our Nation's Future (Soukup Michael a.)(Pevná vazba)

An intimate and candid account of our national parks detailing their strengths, vulnerabilities, and essential role in American life 'Essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of America's national parks.'--John Miles, National Parks Traveler Part memoir, part critique, and a paean

Professional Automated Trading (Durenard Eugene A.)(Pevná vazba)

An insider's view of how to develop and operate an automated proprietary trading network Reflecting author Eugene Durenard's extensive experience in this field, Professional Automated Trading offers valuable insights you won't find anywhere else. It reveals how a series of concepts and techniques

Reflections on Equestrian Art (Oliveira Nuno)(Pevná vazba)

Nuno Oliveira began his riding career with maestro Jonquin Gonzales de Miranda, Master of the Horse to the King of Portugal. In the 1940's he opened his own riding school and soon became an international name in the world of classical equitation. In the 1950s and 1960s he gave exhibitions in

Ian McKellen: A Biography (O'Connor Garry)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive biography of Sir Ian McKellen from an acclaimed biographer In 2001, Ian McKellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wizard named Gandalf and won a place in the hearts of Tolkien fans worldwide. Though his role in the film adaptation of Lord of the Rings introduced him to a new

Becoming an Architect (Zara Janelle)(Pevná vazba)

An illuminating guide to a career as an architect written by art and design journalist Janelle Zara and based on the real-life experiences of two experts in the field--required reading for someone considering a path to this rewarding profession. Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best to

As in Memory Long (Millett Peter)(Pevná vazba)

A frank and revealing account of the author's life and career, punctuated throughout with his personal insights into the law and its workings through the years; an entertaining account of personal and professional mishaps over a lengthy and distinguished legal career for anyone with an interest in

100 Years of Leeds United: 1919-2019 (Chapman Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive account of Leeds United's first

Becoming an Interior Designer (Bolick Kate)(Pevná vazba)

A revealing guide to a career as an interior designer written by New York Times bestselling author Kate Bolick and based on the real-life experiences of the cofounders of the acclaimed Brooklyn firm Jesse Parris-Lamb--required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. Becoming an

Edward Said: His Thought as a Novel (Edde Dominique)(Pevná vazba)

An intimate account of Said's

The Anunnaki Chronicles: A Zecharia Sitchin Reader (Sitchin Zecharia)(Pevná vazba)

An insider's look into the decades of research behind Zecharia Sitchin's books as well as an in-depth overview of his theories and discoveries - Includes carefully selected chapters from the Earth Chronicles series as well as never-before-published letters, articles, and lectures - Each piece

Becoming a Baker (MacNicol Glynnis)(Pevná vazba)

An illuminating guide to a career as a baker, written by acclaimed journalist Glynnis MacNicol and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field--essential reading for someone considering a path to this challenging, yet rewarding profession. Go behind the scenes and be mentored by

Rommel: A Reappraisal (Beckett Ian F. W.)(Pevná vazba)

How should history judge the life and career of Erwin Rommel, the most famous German general of the Second World War, 70 years after his death on 14 October 1944? In his own time and in the years immediately after the war his reputation as a great and chivalrous commander grew to the point where it

Life on a Knife's Edge - A Brain Surgeon's Reflections on Life, Loss and Survival (Jandial Dr Rahul)(Pevná vazba)

A raw and unflinching account from leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon of the valuable lessons we can learn from patients confronted with their own mortality. As one of the world's leading brain surgeons, Dr Jandial is the last hope for many patients who have extreme forms of cancer - patients

Craft: An American History (Adamson Glenn)(Pevná vazba)

A groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day.At the center of the United States' economic and social development, according to conventional wisdom, are industry, commodities, and technology-while craftspeople and

Investment Banking Explained: An Insider's Guide to the Industry (Fleuriet Michel)(Pevná vazba)

The authoritative guide to investment banking--updated and revised for the new financial landscapeWhat is investment banking? How do investment bankers generate profit for their clients? What is the function of each specialty? How has the industry changed in the past decade? Investment Banking

Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History (Rodgers Nigel)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, fully illustrated

Complexity in International Security: A Holistic Spatial Approach (Sapaty Peter Simon)(Pevná vazba)

In September 2018, the 73rd General Assembly of the United Nations acknowledged that international instability is increasing and that improving global security is among the most important tasks facing the world today. The Assembly concluded that it is extremely important to develop new, effective