An endlessly entertaining collection of wayward autobiographical tales about a search for a richer life thwarted at every turn by beagles, bureaucrats, and ill-advised love affairs The unlikely story of how a failed dishwasher, tour guide, cabinet maker, bus driver, bookseller and literary journal publisher became one of Australia\'s hottest humor essayists Perfect for fans of humorous, thought-provoking

Step into the world of A Flyby Journey Through Time and embark on a magical journey through the ages. With the help of a giant TV screen, you\'ll soar through time and space, observing everything from the Big Bang to the far-reaching future. Discover the birth of our planet, the evolution of life, and witness pivotal moments in human history. With stunning illustrations to guide you, you\'ll gain a

\'By my thirties I had a successful career, my own house, a lovely wife and two incredible kids. I was respectable. I had everything I had ever wanted. My whole life seemed to be on track. Until it wasn\'t.\' Sam Delaney was Jack the Lad. He was confident, loud and funny; an absolute legend, to be honest. Or at least that was what he pretended to be. But when he reached his thirties, work, relationships

Toxic organizational cultures and leadership have led to major reputational failures, with the greatest impact felt by the people who dedicate their careers to working for these organizations. And yet organizations do not become toxic overnight. They do not consciously set out to break rules and regulations, nor do they actively seek wrongdoing. This book defines toxic culture, explains how toxic cultures

The complete guide to what to expect when you\'re expecting the worst.Reconstruction is a pragmatic but positive handbook for anyone navigating a diagnosis of primary breast cancer. It contains clear, useful advice on what to do and what to expect at all stages of treatment, from questions to ask your doctors and practical ways to reduce your risk of recurrence, right down to what to pack in your hospital

A pathway to Marxist monetary theory, through the papers of one of the field\'s pre-eminent

This text identifies and discusses different technology innovation initiatives (TIIs) such as entrepreneurial capability, technology infrastructure capability, organizational culture and climate, and government initiatives. It further evaluates the relationship between various technology innovation initiatives and manufacturing performances using multi-criteria decision-making techniques such as fuzzy

The first years of the company that developed the microchip and created the model for a successful Silicon Valley start-up. In the first three and a half years of its existence, Fairchild Semiconductor developed, produced, and marketed the device that would become the fundamental building block of the digital world: the microchip. Founded in 1957 by eight former employees of the Schockley Semiconductor

Lonely Planet\'s Argentina is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Fitz Roy Range, experience gaucho culture, and discover Buenos Aires\' food scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Argentina and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet\'s Argentina Travel Guide: Up-to-date information

If you want to learn the secret practical strategies to living the Minimalist life and decluttering your home Your way then keep reading... You don\'t have to own only 3 T-Shirts and live in a house with no furniture to be a minimalist. In fact, that is actually what is now being coined as \'Extreme Minimalism.\' Not to bash it though, that can certainly work for some people, but that isn\'t how

What happens in our brain when we make a decision? What triggers a neuron to send out a signal? What is the neural code? This textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the fields of computational and theoretical neuroscience. It covers classical topics, including the Hodgkin-Huxley equations and Hopfield model, as well as

Written by an expert dog whisperer and dog owner, the Airedale Terrier Complete Owner\'s Manual has the answers you may need when researching the \"King of Terriers\". Learn about the largest of the terrier breeds who was originally bred to be a multi-purpose ratter and hunter of larger game and find out whether this intelligent and strong-minded terrier, will be the best choice for you and your family.

The very things we do to control anxiety can make anxiety worse. This unique guide offers a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based approach to help you recognize the constant chatter of your anxious \"monkey mind,\" stop feeding anxious thoughts, and find the personal peace you crave.Ancient sages compared the human mind to a monkey: constantly chattering, hopping from branch to branch--endlessly

In this guide, Jill Middlemas introduces students to the Book of Lamentations by examining the book\'s structure and characteristics, covering the latest in biblical scholarship on Lamentations, including historical and interpretive issues, and considering a range of scholarly approaches. In particular, the guide provides students with an introduction to Hebrew poetry as it relates to Lamentations

Based on the Academy Award-winning film, The Red Balloon is the moving story of a boy and his best friend--a bright red balloon. Told through captivating photographs taken during filming, and set against the unmistakable beauty of the streets of Paris, Albert Lamorisse\'s beloved story is a moving tribute to childhood that continues to inspire readers of every generation. A New York Times Best Illustrated

On August 21, 1978, a year before his seventieth birthday, Samuel Steward (1909-93) sat down at his typewriter in Berkeley, California, and began to compose a remarkable autobiography. No one but his closest friends knew the many different identities he had performed during his life: as Samuel Steward, he had been a popular university professor of English; as Phil Sparrow, an accomplished tattoo artist;

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Technology Educationdraws together international perspectives on contemporary praxis in technology education from philosophy to empirical research. Through carefully commissioned chapters, leading authors explore the fundamentals of technology education, curriculum and pedagogy. Chapters discuss technology education as it can be experienced by children and young people, inside