Author: Richard Hall
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 186979303X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Fascinating dispatches from a Kiwi Commander in Afghanistan. As Commander of the New Zealand troops in the Bamiyan Province of Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Hall gained a unique insight into the lives of Kiwi soldiers serving in a harsh climate amid daily threats, as well as into the lives of the locals - from the female governor trying to establish order in a patriarchal society, to the farmer scratching a living from an inhospitable land, to the orphaned girls destined to be sold into marriage at a young age. He vividly and movingly recalls his experiences, but also explains the vision he tried to implement on behalf of New Zealand. He tackles the complex issues involved in an army that seeks to bring both aid and a Western way of doing things in a deeply Islamic country. And he offers an astute perspective on working with New Zealand troops, American soldiers, corrupt Afghani officials, intransigent aid organisations, while tackling crippling poverty, insurgent attacks, impossible terrain and severe weather. This is an important and fascinating view of New Zealand's role in Afghanistan.
A Long Road to Progress
Author: Richard Hall
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 186979303X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Fascinating dispatches from a Kiwi Commander in Afghanistan. As Commander of the New Zealand troops in the Bamiyan Province of Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Hall gained a unique insight into the lives of Kiwi soldiers serving in a harsh climate amid daily threats, as well as into the lives of the locals - from the female governor trying to establish order in a patriarchal society, to the farmer scratching a living from an inhospitable land, to the orphaned girls destined to be sold into marriage at a young age. He vividly and movingly recalls his experiences, but also explains the vision he tried to implement on behalf of New Zealand. He tackles the complex issues involved in an army that seeks to bring both aid and a Western way of doing things in a deeply Islamic country. And he offers an astute perspective on working with New Zealand troops, American soldiers, corrupt Afghani officials, intransigent aid organisations, while tackling crippling poverty, insurgent attacks, impossible terrain and severe weather. This is an important and fascinating view of New Zealand's role in Afghanistan.
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 186979303X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Fascinating dispatches from a Kiwi Commander in Afghanistan. As Commander of the New Zealand troops in the Bamiyan Province of Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Hall gained a unique insight into the lives of Kiwi soldiers serving in a harsh climate amid daily threats, as well as into the lives of the locals - from the female governor trying to establish order in a patriarchal society, to the farmer scratching a living from an inhospitable land, to the orphaned girls destined to be sold into marriage at a young age. He vividly and movingly recalls his experiences, but also explains the vision he tried to implement on behalf of New Zealand. He tackles the complex issues involved in an army that seeks to bring both aid and a Western way of doing things in a deeply Islamic country. And he offers an astute perspective on working with New Zealand troops, American soldiers, corrupt Afghani officials, intransigent aid organisations, while tackling crippling poverty, insurgent attacks, impossible terrain and severe weather. This is an important and fascinating view of New Zealand's role in Afghanistan.
Road to Success
Author: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101983523
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
TarcherPerigee's powerful collaboration with the Napoleon Hill Foundation continues with another masterpiece from the grandfather of self-help prosperity teachings and the author of Think and Grow Rich! Are you lacking a sense of direction? Unable to chart a course for success in your life? Uneasy as to whether or not you are following the correct route to your destination? Study this guidebook for your life's journey. This book provides only time-tested advice for you to follow. In fact, Napoleon Hill created the first GPS system decades ago in the form of billboards that positioned his students on the Road to Success. What was true then is true now, and you will benefit immediately by applying his success coordinates to your life. When you have the "how to," it becomes easy to follow the signposts that deliver you to your destination right on time. Are you ready to begin? The Master Teacher Napoleon Hill awaits you. Open this book for your success itinerary and travel the footsteps he has placed on the pathway. With this book to guide you, you will not lose your way!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101983523
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
TarcherPerigee's powerful collaboration with the Napoleon Hill Foundation continues with another masterpiece from the grandfather of self-help prosperity teachings and the author of Think and Grow Rich! Are you lacking a sense of direction? Unable to chart a course for success in your life? Uneasy as to whether or not you are following the correct route to your destination? Study this guidebook for your life's journey. This book provides only time-tested advice for you to follow. In fact, Napoleon Hill created the first GPS system decades ago in the form of billboards that positioned his students on the Road to Success. What was true then is true now, and you will benefit immediately by applying his success coordinates to your life. When you have the "how to," it becomes easy to follow the signposts that deliver you to your destination right on time. Are you ready to begin? The Master Teacher Napoleon Hill awaits you. Open this book for your success itinerary and travel the footsteps he has placed on the pathway. With this book to guide you, you will not lose your way!
The Long Road to Overnight Success
Author: Shane Jacobson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781459671942
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From the star of the film Kenny, the story of his long road to overnight success. After the film 'Kenny' catapulted him to national and international fame, actor, writer, producer Shane Jacobson was told by people that he had a talent for acting. Which was great news as he'd been on the stage since the age of ten. Working in musical theatre, stand up comedy, radio, ads, and the occasional Boy Scout review, Jacobson had been in the spotlight and behind the scenes, he had learned how to make people laugh and how to move them and he had felt the allure of the spotlight. He knew this was what he wanted to do, but it would take him years to get there in between his many (very) odd jobs. Success, when it came, was sweet, but so was getting there. Here Jacobson tells the story of his life in the droll, hilarious way which made him so appealing in Kenny and in films like Charlie and Boots. From a childhood spent among loving but stage - hungry 'carnies' to an adulthood spent travelling, falling in love, learning to drive every vehicle ever made and generally distracting himself from a serious career path, this is a charming, truly Australian memoir.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781459671942
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From the star of the film Kenny, the story of his long road to overnight success. After the film 'Kenny' catapulted him to national and international fame, actor, writer, producer Shane Jacobson was told by people that he had a talent for acting. Which was great news as he'd been on the stage since the age of ten. Working in musical theatre, stand up comedy, radio, ads, and the occasional Boy Scout review, Jacobson had been in the spotlight and behind the scenes, he had learned how to make people laugh and how to move them and he had felt the allure of the spotlight. He knew this was what he wanted to do, but it would take him years to get there in between his many (very) odd jobs. Success, when it came, was sweet, but so was getting there. Here Jacobson tells the story of his life in the droll, hilarious way which made him so appealing in Kenny and in films like Charlie and Boots. From a childhood spent among loving but stage - hungry 'carnies' to an adulthood spent travelling, falling in love, learning to drive every vehicle ever made and generally distracting himself from a serious career path, this is a charming, truly Australian memoir.
The Road Ahead
Author: Bill Gates
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
In this clear-eyed, candid, and ultimately reassuring
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
In this clear-eyed, candid, and ultimately reassuring
Success Without Victory
Author: Jules Lobel
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814751911
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
An examination of how some legal issues are losing cases - but that's okay because advances are still possible.
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814751911
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
An examination of how some legal issues are losing cases - but that's okay because advances are still possible.
Democracy
Author: Condoleezza Y Rice
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455540196
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
From the former secretary of state and bestselling author -- a sweeping look at the global struggle for democracy and why America must continue to support the cause of human freedom. "This heartfelt and at times very moving book shows why democracy proponents are so committed to their work...Both supporters and skeptics of democracy promotion will come away from this book wiser and better informed." -- The New York Times From the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union to the ongoing struggle for human rights in the Middle East, Condoleezza Rice has served on the front lines of history. As a child, she was an eyewitness to a third awakening of freedom, when her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, became the epicenter of the civil rights movement for black Americans. In this book, Rice explains what these epochal events teach us about democracy. At a time when people around the world are wondering whether democracy is in decline, Rice shares insights from her experiences as a policymaker, scholar, and citizen, in order to put democracy's challenges into perspective. When the United States was founded, it was the only attempt at self-government in the world. Today more than half of all countries qualify as democracies, and in the long run that number will continue to grow. Yet nothing worthwhile ever comes easily. Using America's long struggle as a template, Rice draws lessons for democracy around the world -- from Russia, Poland, and Ukraine, to Kenya, Colombia, and the Middle East. She finds that no transitions to democracy are the same because every country starts in a different place. Pathways diverge and sometimes circle backward. Time frames for success vary dramatically, and countries often suffer false starts before getting it right. But, Rice argues, that does not mean they should not try. While the ideal conditions for democracy are well known in academia, they never exist in the real world. The question is not how to create perfect circumstances but how to move forward under difficult ones. These same insights apply in overcoming the challenges faced by governments today. The pursuit of democracy is a continuing struggle shared by people around the world, whether they are opposing authoritarian regimes, establishing new democratic institutions, or reforming mature democracies to better live up to their ideals. The work of securing it is never finished. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455540196
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
From the former secretary of state and bestselling author -- a sweeping look at the global struggle for democracy and why America must continue to support the cause of human freedom. "This heartfelt and at times very moving book shows why democracy proponents are so committed to their work...Both supporters and skeptics of democracy promotion will come away from this book wiser and better informed." -- The New York Times From the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union to the ongoing struggle for human rights in the Middle East, Condoleezza Rice has served on the front lines of history. As a child, she was an eyewitness to a third awakening of freedom, when her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, became the epicenter of the civil rights movement for black Americans. In this book, Rice explains what these epochal events teach us about democracy. At a time when people around the world are wondering whether democracy is in decline, Rice shares insights from her experiences as a policymaker, scholar, and citizen, in order to put democracy's challenges into perspective. When the United States was founded, it was the only attempt at self-government in the world. Today more than half of all countries qualify as democracies, and in the long run that number will continue to grow. Yet nothing worthwhile ever comes easily. Using America's long struggle as a template, Rice draws lessons for democracy around the world -- from Russia, Poland, and Ukraine, to Kenya, Colombia, and the Middle East. She finds that no transitions to democracy are the same because every country starts in a different place. Pathways diverge and sometimes circle backward. Time frames for success vary dramatically, and countries often suffer false starts before getting it right. But, Rice argues, that does not mean they should not try. While the ideal conditions for democracy are well known in academia, they never exist in the real world. The question is not how to create perfect circumstances but how to move forward under difficult ones. These same insights apply in overcoming the challenges faced by governments today. The pursuit of democracy is a continuing struggle shared by people around the world, whether they are opposing authoritarian regimes, establishing new democratic institutions, or reforming mature democracies to better live up to their ideals. The work of securing it is never finished. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A Road to Nowhere
Author: Matthew W. Slaboch
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812249801
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Matthew W. Slaboch examines the work of German philosophers Arthur Schopenhauer and Oswald Spengler, Russian novelists Leo Tolstoy and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and American historians Henry Adams and Christopher Lasch—rare skeptics of the idea of progress who have much to offer political theory, a field dominated by historical optimists.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812249801
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Matthew W. Slaboch examines the work of German philosophers Arthur Schopenhauer and Oswald Spengler, Russian novelists Leo Tolstoy and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and American historians Henry Adams and Christopher Lasch—rare skeptics of the idea of progress who have much to offer political theory, a field dominated by historical optimists.
Napoleon Hill's The Road to Success
Author: Napoleon Hill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981951195
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Are you lacking in a sense of direction? Unable to chart a course for success in your life? Uneasy as to whether or not you are following the correct route to your destination? Study this guidebook for your life's journey. This book provides only time-tested advice for you to follow. In fact, Napoleon Hill created the first GPS system decades ago in the form of billboards that positioned his students on the Road to Success. What was true then is true now and you will benefit immediately by applying his success coordinates in your life. When you have the "how to" it becomes easy to follow the signposts that deliver you to your destination right on time. Are you ready to begin? The Master Teacher Napoleon Hill awaits you. Open this book for your success itinerary and travel the footsteps he has placed on the pathway. You will not lose your way!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981951195
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Are you lacking in a sense of direction? Unable to chart a course for success in your life? Uneasy as to whether or not you are following the correct route to your destination? Study this guidebook for your life's journey. This book provides only time-tested advice for you to follow. In fact, Napoleon Hill created the first GPS system decades ago in the form of billboards that positioned his students on the Road to Success. What was true then is true now and you will benefit immediately by applying his success coordinates in your life. When you have the "how to" it becomes easy to follow the signposts that deliver you to your destination right on time. Are you ready to begin? The Master Teacher Napoleon Hill awaits you. Open this book for your success itinerary and travel the footsteps he has placed on the pathway. You will not lose your way!
The Road to Success
Author: Nick Nanton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997536621
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
To take a road trip to Success, we will need a destination as well as a GPS. Success is described here as the achievement of a goal. The goals we adopt may be the result of experience, vision or desire. They crystallize our desire to get to a better place. Having picked a goal for success, how do you get there? What drives you on? Some more popular goals include amassing wealth, gaining recognition and a desire to improve the lifestyle of others. It is also interesting to note that both philosophers as well as successful travellers on this road to success tell us that the journey is the real prize, not merely arriving at the destination. So what route does your roadmap follow? Whatever route you choose, the CelebrityExperts(R) in this book can mentor your trip. They have completed this trip before, and they know where the potholes and the dead-ends are. These successful people have traits in common including creativity, risk taking, planning, perseverance and they are action-takers. Without taking action, The Road To Success is merely a mirage. So read, learn and enjoy. Safe travels A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997536621
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
To take a road trip to Success, we will need a destination as well as a GPS. Success is described here as the achievement of a goal. The goals we adopt may be the result of experience, vision or desire. They crystallize our desire to get to a better place. Having picked a goal for success, how do you get there? What drives you on? Some more popular goals include amassing wealth, gaining recognition and a desire to improve the lifestyle of others. It is also interesting to note that both philosophers as well as successful travellers on this road to success tell us that the journey is the real prize, not merely arriving at the destination. So what route does your roadmap follow? Whatever route you choose, the CelebrityExperts(R) in this book can mentor your trip. They have completed this trip before, and they know where the potholes and the dead-ends are. These successful people have traits in common including creativity, risk taking, planning, perseverance and they are action-takers. Without taking action, The Road To Success is merely a mirage. So read, learn and enjoy. Safe travels A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
The Long Road
Author: Matt Kingsley
Publisher: Matt Kingsley
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Imagine a world plunged into darkness, where every spark of hope is a battle for survival. In The Long Road, an EMP attack has shattered the fabric of society, leaving survivors to navigate a dangerous, lawless landscape. Power grids fail, communications go silent, and the comforts of modern life vanish in an instant. Amidst this devastation, a group of ordinary people must rise to extraordinary challenges to protect their community and reclaim their future. Why should you read The Long Road? From the first page, you'll be thrust into a world where every decision can mean life or death. The tension never lets up as the survivors face ruthless gangs, scarce resources, and the constant threat of betrayal. Meet Eli, the reluctant leader driven by a deep sense of duty; Lana, whose resilience and ingenuity inspire hope; and a cast of vividly drawn characters, each grappling with their own pasts and fears. Their courage, flaws, and growth make them people you’ll root for long after you’ve turned the last page. In a shattered world, it’s the bonds between people that offer the greatest chance of survival. This story is a testament to the power of community, trust, and the indomitable human spirit. Authentically crafted, the survival strategies and challenges faced by the characters will immerse you in their reality. From makeshift weapons to innovative food sources, you'll find yourself both entertained and educated. This isn’t just a story of surviving the apocalypse—it’s about rebuilding and finding hope in the darkest of times. The journey from chaos to the dawn of a new day is one you'll want to experience. Readers are raving about The Long Road. One called it "an edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me up all night," while another praised its "heart-pounding action and deep, emotional storytelling." Many have said it's "a must-read for fans of post-apocalyptic fiction." Are you ready to join the fight for survival? Step into the world of The Long Road and discover a story of endurance, hope, and humanity. Don’t miss out on this riveting post-apocalyptic thriller that will leave you breathless and inspired. Get your copy today and prepare to be captivated from the first page to the last.
Publisher: Matt Kingsley
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Imagine a world plunged into darkness, where every spark of hope is a battle for survival. In The Long Road, an EMP attack has shattered the fabric of society, leaving survivors to navigate a dangerous, lawless landscape. Power grids fail, communications go silent, and the comforts of modern life vanish in an instant. Amidst this devastation, a group of ordinary people must rise to extraordinary challenges to protect their community and reclaim their future. Why should you read The Long Road? From the first page, you'll be thrust into a world where every decision can mean life or death. The tension never lets up as the survivors face ruthless gangs, scarce resources, and the constant threat of betrayal. Meet Eli, the reluctant leader driven by a deep sense of duty; Lana, whose resilience and ingenuity inspire hope; and a cast of vividly drawn characters, each grappling with their own pasts and fears. Their courage, flaws, and growth make them people you’ll root for long after you’ve turned the last page. In a shattered world, it’s the bonds between people that offer the greatest chance of survival. This story is a testament to the power of community, trust, and the indomitable human spirit. Authentically crafted, the survival strategies and challenges faced by the characters will immerse you in their reality. From makeshift weapons to innovative food sources, you'll find yourself both entertained and educated. This isn’t just a story of surviving the apocalypse—it’s about rebuilding and finding hope in the darkest of times. The journey from chaos to the dawn of a new day is one you'll want to experience. Readers are raving about The Long Road. One called it "an edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me up all night," while another praised its "heart-pounding action and deep, emotional storytelling." Many have said it's "a must-read for fans of post-apocalyptic fiction." Are you ready to join the fight for survival? Step into the world of The Long Road and discover a story of endurance, hope, and humanity. Don’t miss out on this riveting post-apocalyptic thriller that will leave you breathless and inspired. Get your copy today and prepare to be captivated from the first page to the last.