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Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery from the highly anticipated new movie, the exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.
Professor George Kirrin shares the unsolved mystery of the Famous Five in this incredible brand-new story by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton's The Famous Five series and featuring original and new characters.
The Greatest brings together nearly 100 photographs of Muhammad Ali at the height of his careerby Chris Smith. The images are accompanied by Smith's memories of his time spent with Ali fromthe early days of his career until his final years before retirement.
Anyone can be a leader. All they need is a title - a role, a 'position', right?Well, no. The title 'leader' is ... just a title. True leaders don't need a title. They don't even need a role, much less a 'management position'. They just ... are.So just what is it they have?Whether we agree with them or not, the truly great leaders around the world have one thing in common: massive respect. They have flaws. They make mistakes, and often big ones, but lots of people follow them regardless. They have earned respect, they can influence. Others believe in them. They aspire to be like them. They feel safe with them. They have a kind of love for them.But this book is not about copying others, It's about being a better you, treating others well and reaping the ultimate reward - esteem for you. This book is about learning how to earn it. It's about gaining wisdom. Remember, without others, there is no leader.Chris Smith shares his decades of leadership experience in one of the most critical and high-stakes professions imaginable. It's about not wasting your one go on earth with what he thinks is the world's biggest problem - unnecessary and damaging argument - and most argument is. It simply stops good things from happening. This is book for anyone who has responsibility for others, or who aspires to, and for whom having lifelong influence and contributing magnificently to this experience we call is important.That's leadership.Dare to be different. Dare to be completely genuine. Learn lessons as never told before.
Traditional stories from oral traditions around the world, for reading, telling and retelling. Children love both listening to parents telling stories and telling stories themselves. These tales can be shared at bedtime, on journeys or around the campfire. Children will find these ready to tell stories are short, simple, and quick to learn.
From the incredible imagination of bestselling author Chris Smith comes a hilarious fantasy adventure for 8-12 readers. Cressida Cowell meets Robin Stevens with a dash of Pixar gold. 'Never, ever eliminate the impossible.'Clarity JonesWhen Mutt gets a job as an apprentice at the leading detective agency in the realm of Rillia, he's not expecting to work with ex-princesses, snow gnoblins and the most notorious assassin of the White Hand Clan. And he's definitely not expecting to be thrown in the deep end on the agency's toughest and most dangerous job yet - the mysterious case of the vanishing jester . . . From the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes a hilarious adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell, Robin Stevens and Disney Pixar. 'A laugh-out-loud funny and exciting adventure!' Cressida Cowell on Frankie Best Hates Quests.
The new edition of the bestselling book for real estate agents, loan officers, SaaS and small businesses.In this revision, The Conversion Code: A Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing and Sales that Will Grow Your Business Faster, Second Edition, digital marketing and lead conversion expert Chris Smith delivers the ultimate exploration of the marketing and advertising tactics that are successfully generating higher quality leads that are easier for salespeople to convert. Smith researches and tests the latest and most popular platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, while also studying the most effective sales techniques, tools, and scripts.In this book, you'll learn to:* Increase your lead conversion rate, reduce your cost per lead and improve your overall ROI from marketing and sales* Generate an endless supply of high-quality leads from social media that are easy to convert into closed sales* Stop chasing leads and start attracting clients with amazing marketing and clever ads* Adapt to the consumer privacy changes that have made targeting ads and getting leads to answer the phone harder than ever* Differentiate your brand in a way that positions you as the authority and gets people contacting you who are already soldAn invaluable reference and easy to follow guide for real estate agents, loan officers, SaaS and small businessescompeting in the hyper-competitive online environment. The Conversion Code, Second Edition, is also a fantastic resource for sales leaders, marketing managers, business owners and anyone else with a team who is responsible for growing revenue.
The first biography of John Cairncross, the fifth member of the Cambridge spy ring and colleague of Alan Turing
'A laugh-out-loud funny and exciting adventure!' Cressida CowellFrom the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes an extraordinary accidental adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell and Pixar's Onward.Frankie Best is not happy.She's stuck at Grandad's with her annoyingly nerdy brother Joel for a whole week while her parents swan off to the Arctic.Things take a turn for the worse when Grandad gets kidnapped by gnoblins (no, that is not spelt incorrectly) forcing Frankie to embark on a rescue mission across a magical realm filled with strange creatures, dangerous enemies and - worst of all - absolutely no WiFi.Frankie did have big plans to watch YouTube and eat pot noodles that weekend but it looks like she'll just have to go on an epic mega-dangerous quest instead . . .
Handy stories for bedtimes, family occasions, car journeys and parties. The tales may be read, told and retold and then explored within the family. They are short, simple and quick to learn, so after the parents have told the story, children can tell the stories for themselves. The stories are from oral traditions from a variety of historical, cultural and world sources.
These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. Being a detective can be a tricky business when you're a giraffe...
With over 150 color photographs and unforgettable stories from high school basketball and beyond, Chasing Indiana's Game: The Hoosier Hardwood Project is a tribute to the Hoosier state and all who love basketball.
The first biography of John Cairncross, the fifth member of the Cambridge spy ring and colleague of Alan Turing
The latest versions of the iPhone have enhanced features and this guide will help you to get the most out of them. With the latest in what iOS 12 has to offer, this book includes all the latest capabilities. The iPhone is an incredible phone that is feature-rich and easy to use if you know how.
Sabbath Day is about the day of rest given to humanity on behalf of The Lord Jesus Christ.The day of rest should be a day of no work or labor, a day of enjoyment, a day of family time, and a day of Praise.The book was written for those who are doers of the Word of God by faith with obedience, and not a hearer only."Sabbath Day was finished because I believe by faith that my book will help people rest from working ourselves to death," says author Chris Smith.Chris Smith became a born again Christian by faith in August 1995 at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California. In 1998, he began Love of Christ Ministries, which is committed to teaching the Gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ. Born in San Francisco, the author was raised in Milpitas, and now lives in Victorville, California. This is his first published book.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/ChrisSmith
Colossians 3:16 - "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."What better way to teach children Christian values than to plant God's Word in their hearts at an early age. In fact, God expects us to feed His lambs (john 21:15) by teaching His precepts to our children and grandchildren (Deut. 4:9). What a difference we could make in our nation and world: Feed My Lambs Alphabet Scripture songs is as basic as the ABC's. It can be used in any children's setting: home, Sunday School, Children's Church, Day Care, and Special Education ministries. It is effective for both audio and visual learners as well as for children with learning disabilities. Musical concepts such as: high/low, fast/slow, soft/loud, sounds of instruments, rhythm instruments, keyboard, basic scales, etc. may also be introduced. Children enjoy creating stories to go with the coloring book illustrations. Try cultivating their creativity or communication skills. Above all, concentrate on planting God's Word, seeds of love, and watching them grow, and your life will be truly blessed.
This ancient tale about brotherly love could not be more timely. Told for centuries by Jewish, Christian and Muslim people, its theme of peaceable sharing and goodwill is relevant to adults and children alike.
How to Succeed at the Medical Interview provides candidates with a competitive edge. It reduces the likelihood of unexpected questions or situations and helps improve confidence before and during the medical interview.
Offers a lively, detailed, and insightful guide to personal finance fundamentals for those just starting out on their paths to long-term financial security. Chris Smith provides the tools and guidance readers need to get on the right track with their savings, investing, buying a house, and financial planning for the future.
Why learn F#? With this guide, youll learn how this multi-paradigm language not only offers you an enormous productivity boost through functional programming, but also lets you develop applications using your existing object-oriented and imperative programming skills. Youll quickly discover the many advantages of the language, including access to all the great tools and libraries of the .NET platform.Reap the benefits of functional programming for your next project, whether youre writing concurrent code, or building data- or math-intensive applications. With this comprehensive book, former F# team member Chris Smith gives you a head start on the fundamentals and walks you through advanced concepts of the F# language.Learn F#s unique characteristics for building applicationsGain a solid understanding of F#s core syntax, including object-oriented and imperative stylesMake your object-oriented code better by applying functional programming patternsUse advanced functional techniques, such as tail-recursion and computation expressionsTake advantage of multi-core processors with asynchronous workflows and parallel programmingUse new type providers for interacting with web services and information-rich environmentsLearn how well F# works as a scripting language
Labour process theory is consolidated in Working Life to develop a credible account of the relationships between capitalist political economy, work systems and the strategies and practices of actors in the employment relationship. Beyond this, the book explores the future of labour process analysis.
Chris Smith''s 101 Albums That Changed Popular Music tells the fascinating stories behind the most groundbreaking, influential, and often controversial albums ever recorded, ranging from The Anthology of American Folk Music (1952) to Elephant (2003) by The White Stripes. Organized chronologically to capture the flow of culture from one album to the next, this volume illuminates how these classic recordings reflectedΓÇöand sometimes changedΓÇöthe political, social, and economic culture of their eras. Among the featured albums are releases from the hard-blues explosion of the ''60s, including Robert Johnson''s King of the Delta Blues Singers, a landmark collection whose songs were later covered by the likes of Cream, Led Zeppelin, and the RollingStones. Punk made its mark in the ''70s with Patti Smith''s Horses and the Clash''s London Calling. In the ''80s Michael Jackson''s blockbuster LP, Thriller, not only topped the charts, it became the best-selling record of all time. Diversity defined the ''90s, with the most influential albums ranging from Garth Brooks''No Fences, which made country one of the hottest musical genres of the decade, to Dr. Dre''s debut, The Chronic, a multi-platinum smash hit that brought West Coast hip hop into the mainstream. For each album, the book lists the basic publication information, including release date, label, and producer. More important, Chris Smith sheds light on the history of these albums, revealing the inspiration behind their creation, and why they continue to stand the test of time.Selected on the basis of their popular appeal and influence on later genres, the albums included represent a wide variety of genres, such as blues, jazz, rock, reggae, rockabilly, folk, soul, hip-hop, and country. A timeline of important events, a selected bibliography for further reading, and an appendix of albums that almost made the cut round out this volume, making it a gold mine of information for everyone who loves popular music.
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