`A triumph: a first class comprehensive narrative of the impact upon the people of the Indian Ocean of those who penetrated it. It is hard to believe that this account of a European epic has any rival.' J.M. ROBERTS, author of the Penguin History of the WorldUntil Vasco da Gama discovered the sea-route to the East in 1497-9 almost nothing was known in the West of the exotic cultures and wealth of the Indian Ocean and its peoples. It is this civilisation and its destruction at the hands of the West that Richard Hall recreates in this book. Hall's history of the exploration and exploitation - by Chinese and Arab travellers, and by the Portuguese, Dutch and British alike - is one of brutality, betrayal and colonial ambition. It is history told with the true gift of a storyteller and a keen eye for the exotic. It is a compelling and instructive epic.

Empires of the monsoon: a history of the Indian Ocean and its invaders

History

HALL, Richard

World

Harpercollins

With the working world in turmoil and hundreds of thousands of people experiencing the reality of redundancy for the first time, this book shows how anyone can stay one step ahead and become brilliant at what they do. These are real secrets. Pearls of wisdom learned through years of experience in some of the most competitive companies around. They are the secrets that seriously successful people use to get ahead, even when times are tough. Here are ten core principles that you can use to be the very best at what you do. They're shameless crutches on which to leverage your talent, powerful ways to develop a reputation for excellence and winning strategies that will help ensure your survival in any economic climate. Readers will learn how to  Market themselves Get along with their bosses and colleagues alike Be a positive force for optimism and forward thinking Get more done, in less time Set their priorities and manage their time so they're never caught off-guard

The Secrets of Success at Work: 10 Steps to Accelerating Your Career

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Ft Press

The Schanbergs, a tight-knit Jewish clan, split off from the rest of the family and head for another life under a different name in the suburbs of New York City. Spanning 30 years, and moving from Manhattan to Harvard to a farm in upstate New York, this powerful tale of disguised lives and public masks shows us the consequences of denying ethnic and sexual identity to escape bigotry.

Family Fictions

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Penguin??Books

One of America's preeminent writers of gay fiction validates his reputation with his third, and sadly, last collection. Here are love stories, both passionate and compassionate; tales of suspense; narratives on the theme of AIDS; even a ghost story. "A standout read."--The Advocate. Hall died of AIDS-related complications in October, 1992.

Fidelities

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself—including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography. Based upon classical and contemporary theory and empirical research, this text forms a sociological analysis of organizations, focusing on the impacts that organizations have upon individuals and society.

Organizations: Structures, Processes And Outcomes- (Value Pack w/MySearchLab) (10th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Tolbert, Pamela S.

Sociology

Pearson

The real John Kerr: His brilliant career

Angus&Robertson

**** This book is now available in a new edition - ISBN number 9780273720768 **** Communication and presentation is crucial in all areas of business and a key factor in whether we succeed or not. In today’s business world, we all have to present at some point or another, regardless of how much we enjoy doing it. Being great at our jobs is no longer good enough; unless you can communicate with power and clarity you simply won’t progress. If you’re part of the majority who do not feel comfortable presenting then worry no more. Brilliant Presentations is quite simply the best mass market presentation book there is, and by following its Brilliant Five Point Check List, you can become brilliant in a world of increasingly competent presenters. Full of secrets and tips from the most accomplished and experienced presenters, this book talks you through all stages of your presentation, and integrates both content and personal presentation coaching. There is pragmatic advice for those in need of a desperate quick fix, and a presentation diary to mark your progress from a novice presenter to a brilliant one! Written in Hall’s highly engaging and compelling style, and supported by practical exercises, he ensures you have all the ‘know how’ you need to deliver a successful visual presentation. Why be an average presenter when you could be brilliant?

Brilliant Presentation: What the Best Presenters Know, Say and Do

Skills

Ft Pr

THIS EDITION OF THE SECRETS OF SUCCESS AT WORK IS NOT OUT OF PRINT. AN UPDATED NEW EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE. Doing well in your career is as much dependent on what techniques you use as it is about how much talent you have. Your career depends on making smart choices. The Secrets of Success at Work gives you tips on things to do, think about and avoid that put pounds in your wallet and a swagger in your stride, including: • How to manage your time, how to set priorities and how to spend enough time with your colleagues. • How to market yourself. • How to make sure everyone knows what you can do and what you stand for. • How to get on with your peers and your bosses. • How to be a force for optimism and a source of energy. • And finally how to get stuff done and earn the reputation of being a ‘get-it-done’ as well as a ‘can-do’ person.

The Secrets of Success at Work: 10 steps to accelerating your career

Pearson Education Canada

Brilliant Presentation: What the Best Presenters Know, Do and Say

Marketing & Sales

PRENTICE/HALL

Marketing. Everyone knows it’s really hard to do well and marketers have never been under so much pressure. More questions are being asked about value and effectiveness than ever before. We live in a world of turbulence and flux. This book gives you the tools and the motivation to deal with this change and to go out and be described as a brilliant marketer. Brilliant Marketing answers key questions such as: • What is a brand? What is marketing and how is it changing? What is good, what is poor, what is brilliant? • How can I be creative enough to stand out? Creative like the Google logo. Creative like Cadbury’s Gorilla. • How do I write and manage a marketing plan?

Brilliant Marketing: What the Best Marketers Know, Do and Say

Management & Leadership

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