International Mindedness is a thought-provoking examination of contemporary global education, with top professionals and academics providing unique insights into the future of international schooling in a globalized world. Brought together for the first time by leading educationalist Lesley P. Stagg, the international contributors to this book offer a multitude of new and original thoughts on International Mindedness, thoughts embracing practical ideas ready to adapt to different situations, as well as the theoretical philosophies which underpin key practice. These leading practitioners inspire the reader with their real-life experiences and their reflective thinking, each contributor providing connections between key concepts, and provide a wealth of knowledge and advice from global view to local classroom. International Mindedness offers readers a unique and comprehensive exploration of global education for the current and future generations. There is also a supporting website at http://internationalmindedness.co.uk which provides a range of information and further resources for readers, lecturers and teachers.

International Mindedness: Global Perspectives for Learners and Educators

Education & Teaching

Stagg, Lesley

Schools & Teaching

Urbane Publications

1974 – following the Revolution of Carnations, Portugal is transformed into a communist state. Capitalists become hunted prey and the liberated Portuguese colonies enter into the longest and bloodiest civil wars in history. The fabled Angolan diamond mines are closed down. A group of refugees manages to escape with a hoard of Angolan diamonds, which bring them wealth and success. But a legacy of revenge and greed will eventually catch up with them with fatal consequences. 2008 – a millionaire businessman drowns in the pool of his mansion in Marbella; a wealthy Frenchman is killed while skiing in the Alps; and a Portuguese playboy is found murdered with a prostitute in New York. The series of deaths sets Jenny Bishop, a young English widow, and Angolan born Leticia da Costa, on a terrifying journey into the past – to revisit the Portuguese revolution and the Angolan civil war. Through posthumous messages they begin to unlock a 30 year old mystery that promises to change their lives forever – if they live to tell the tale.

The Angolan Clan (African Diamonds Trilogy)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Lowery, Christopher

Mystery

Make better decisions, lower costs, and bring about positive workplace change with this system for effective meetings Companies relentlessly rely on a meeting culture. If you call a company executive, they are inevitably "in a meeting." So in most organizations work is defined by meetings. Yet companies hire individuals, not meeting attendees. Organization charts still feature individuals not teams. Understanding this, David Wethey has come up with the mote system—a streamlined system and process for running more effective meetings. The process is driven by a two person team—the Leader (who is tasked with driving a project or a decision) and a Navigator (a meeting specialist responsible for facilitation, casting, and logistics). Specialists and experts are added as needed, and stood down when they have made their contribution. Packed with groundbreaking case studies, including working trials at Google and leading advertising agency Geometry, this book shows you why you need to make your meetings matter. Implementing the mote system pay guarantees a better ROI, allows time and emphasis for innovation, and is universally applicable and pay-grade agnostic. Engage with mote now, and meet the future of your business.

Mote: The Super Meeting

Business & Money

Wethey, David

Management & Leadership

Belief (Marcus Kline, 2)

Literature & Fiction

Parker, Chris

Genre Fiction

Tess Rosa Ruiz is a powerful new voice on the American literary scene, redolent of Kerouac and Rollins in a battle of words. Freefall into Us is a compelling collection of unique poetry and prose that provides an emotional mosaic of the path of relationships. This is a raw and visceral insight into how women and men desire, need, want and ultimately love each other in the most beautiful, passionate and honest ways. The carefully structured flow of poetry and short stories provides the reader with a constantly challenging and engaging snapshot of humanity, leading them through different stages of desire, sex, lust, obsession and passion in adult relationships. These are the feelings we have all felt, but are often afraid to voice. Freefall into the words and perhaps, just perhaps, you'll recognize a piece of you.

Freefall into Us

Arts & Photography

Ruiz, Tess Rosa

Photography & Video

Diego Masciaga has worked for over twenty five years as the Director and Restaurant Manager of The Waterside Inn, one of the most well-known and influential restaurants in the world, serving global leaders, royalty and film stars. He is a legendary figure, awarded the Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (the equivalent of the knighthood) and the Grand Prix de L'Art de la Salle. Diego's customer service knowledge and advice has proved inspirational for thousands in the hospitality and catering industry. Written by Chris Parker, an expert in communications and influence, The Diego Masciaga Way explains Diego's philosophy and his very practical approach to understanding, creating and, more importantly, maintaining exceptional customer service. It provides a thorough and practical explanation of the nature and value of service, delivering a unique range of real-world examples and training exercises for the development of the essential personal and team skills and processes necessary to provide exceptional customer service. Presented in an easy-reading and engaging style, the book encourages the reader to not only learn from the master, but apply that learning successfully to create customer service that both rewards and excels.

The Diego Masciaga Way: Lessons from the Master of Customer Service

Reference

Wicked and Wise : How to Solve the World’s Toughest Problems is the first compelling title in a brand new series launching with Urbane Publications. A groundbreaking new series developed by leading consultant Alan Watkins, the Wicked and Wise explores a number of hotly debated and “wicked” issues facing the planet and its people, and offers some intelligent, challenging and “wise” ways forward that may be able to break through the current intractable position. Each book in the series is co-authored by leading leadership consultant Alan Watkins and a hand-picked expert in each subject field. The first book in the series looks at some of the most pressing and topical issues affecting the world today, from the clash of religions and cultures in a globalised world to the growing dominance of technology. Co-written with renowned social thinker and philosopher Ken Wilber the book sets the scene for debating the key challenges facing current and future generations, and sets possible agendas for how leaders, and potential leaders, can solve challenges through the wise application of multi-tiered multi-channel, multi-organisational intervention and lead in a highly developed, enlightened &amp; selfless way.

Wicked & Wise: How to Solve the World's Toughest Problems

WILBER, KEN

Watkins, Alan

International

An industry expert offers his proven advice One of the world’s most inspirational business speakers, Richard Denny has helped countless thousands of salespeople become high flyers and now his vast knowledge and experience is distilled in this definitive new book. Essential reading if you are new to sales, but also invaluable for those professionals who need to refresh their skills, the book analyzes the key aspects of selling, such as developing the right attitude and motivation, displaying product knowledge, identifying USPs, the classic sales presentation, negotiating, handling objections, and closing a sale. Whether you want to join the ranks of high-flying sales executives or simply win new business for your company, this is a vital addition to your business bookshelf.

Fast Track to Successful Selling: Essential Guide to Winning Business

Denny, Richard

Marketing & Sales

An entertainment journalist shares her journey of discovery to better health after breast cancer "You’ve got cancer" are not words you expect to hear when you’re a 40-something marathon running fitness freak who has never even smoked a cigarette. Karen Hockney's extraordinary battle with breast cancer was different in two ways. First, as an Englishwoman living in the south of France, a stone’s throw from Cannes, she suddenly had to contend with language barriers and an unfamiliar health system (albeit an extraordinarily efficient one). Secondly, as a writer for entertainment magazines, her job was jet-setting around the world to meet celebrities. How could she cope with facing them sans wig, battling nausea and exhaustion? How would they react, and was it really possible to go from cancer to Cannes Film Festival in the space of a few weeks? A memoir with a difference, Breathing Out is full of practical advice, meticulous research, and knowledge garnered from Karen’s journey, punctuated by hope, positivity, and a smattering of bleak humor.

Breathing Out

Biographies & Memoirs

Hockney, Karen

Professionals & Academics

The Brain Always Wins is the practical guide to improving your life through better brain management. It is based on one simple fact: Our brain controls and determines everything we do! How we perceive, understand and respond to the world, how we survive, adapt and communicate, how we learn and remember, the decisions we make and the emotions we feel, are all determined by our amazing brain. We have to take care of our brain because it takes cares of us! And the great news is that we can! In the Brain Always Wins John Sullivan and Chris Parker combine science and storytelling, teaching us all how to create our own personalized brain management process. So if you want to improve any - or all - aspects of your life, from personal to professional and anything in-between, The Brain Always Wins will show you how.

The Brain Always Wins: Improving Your Life Through Better Brain Management

Sullivan, Dr. John P.

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

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