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Sun Tzu's THE ART OF WAR meets the hit podcast BUSINESS WARS, in this powerful compilation of insights from the biggest business rivalries in history.

This volume uniquely combines a lively biography of one of the best-loved composers of the nineteenth century with a detailed chronological guide to much of his oeuvre, from the most popular - Swan Lake or the 1812 Overture - to the lesser known pieces. David Brown enthusiastically and sensitively guides the reader through Tchaikovsky's music in the context of his life. His writing on the music is accessible and informative, both for the professional musician and the keen amateur listener. The biographical writing includes fascinating quotations from the composer's letters, and those of his friends; the Tchaikovsky that emerges is, despite his periodic struggle with depression, a man with a positive attitude to life, and a kind and supportive friend to many around him. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Tchaikovsky, his music, or the culture of the time.'One of the finest one-volume biographies to have appeared in recent years, written with such insight that it feels as though one is on a hot-line to the composer himself . . . by the end I felt I knew Tchaikovsky so much better. A classic.' Classic FM Magazine'I can't imagine a more intelligently sympathetic treatment of the man and his music.' BBC Music Magazine

The first chronicle of Sir Aldric the Anti-Martyr (Paladin: Rise of a Champion) was a modern adventure story that took place in modern times, but with a superhero who was a transplant from medieval fantasy. Whereas, this second chronicle of Sir Aldric the Anti-Martyr (Paladin: Against the Green Dragon), while still taking place in modern times, feels more like a medieval fantasy story, but with a modern superhero! This tale has our hero both literally and metaphorically fighting green dragons as he once again must save not only some, but all of humanity!

Northern Ireland in 1971-72 is a time of extreme violence that tests the people and the security forces to their limits. A soldier turned terrorist sworn to kill his former comrades. Slaughter on the streets as bombs shatter the lives of the innocents. Bomber Brown finds himself in the thick of the action. Sometimes with his elite recce platoon but often on his own, relying on his training and initiative to survive when faced with the man determined to kill him! Face to face, gun to gun! The survivor will be the one with the steady hand, deadliest aim, and the will to win! "The dream was back and no matter how many times Bomber shot the man he couldn't kill him. He just had to watch the man's mouth uttering words that he couldn't hear!" There was no escape from the dream, so Bomber screamed at God to help him!

"Breaking Free from Addiction": is a comprehensive guide that offers a deep understanding of addiction, its causes, and various coping mechanisms to help individuals overcome it.The book begins by providing a clear overview of addiction and how it affects individualsphysically, mentally, andemotionally. It then delves into the root causes of addiction, including genetic, environmental, and societal factors, offering readers a better understanding of the complexities surrounding addiction. Throughout the book, the author provides practical coping strategies for individuals struggling with addiction, including mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and meditation. These strategies are designed to help individuals manage their triggers and cravings, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.The book also provides a comprehensive overview of the various treatment options available for addiction, ranging from traditional 12-step programs to cutting-edge therapies such as neurofeedback and brain stimulation. The author provides a non-judgmental approach to treatment, recognizing that every individual's journey to recovery is unique."Breaking Free from Addiction" is written in a Clear and accessible style, making it an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with addiction, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. With its combination of scientific research, personal stories, and practical advice, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand, cope with, and overcome addiction.

Effective strategies to manage your asthma and COPD is an easy read guide on effective actions that you can take to improve symptoms of asthma and COPD. With over 25 years of respiratory nursing and educating, these are the strategies I teach my patients and their families to slow the disease process and improve quality of life.

This is my newest book called A Millionaire's Mindset, it is a Mindset book that will supercharge your self confidence, as I show you how having Faith can get you to success, but the right Mindset can get to your wildest dreams, this is the real deal, this book will change your life, by giving you the right mindset for success.

Many of us are lucky enough to be living in a post-peak-stuff world. We're past the point where we actually need anything else. We've all read about the psychology experiments which show us that increasing our possessions can't make us any happier. And this makes shopping for Christmas presents increasingly difficult. We'll trawl the shopping centres or catalogues, recognising that anything we might buy will be either unnecessary or unwanted, if not both. You can't buy happiness, of course... and we all learnt many years ago that money can't buy you love. But what if you discovered that you could buy improvements to your own personal qualities? Personality upgrades, if you like. What do you want to be given more of? Inspiration? Restraint? Optimism? But who knows you well enough to buy it for you? What would you buy them?

A voyage of family discovery reveals poverty and imprisonment in the West Country; the development of new trades in the industrial revolution; a Rabbi who doubles up as a pawnbroker; and middle-class prosperity and tragedy in the Birmingham jewellery trade. Starting with only minimal knowledge of widely dispersed ancestors this journey tracks down ancient relatives from Wales, the West Riding of Yorkshire, Somerset, Dorset, Poland and Russia. Two mayors make fleeting appearances (one in Gloucester, the other in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne). One great uncle is found to have designed the iconic gantries in the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast where the Titanic was built. A great, great, great grandfather has questions to answer about the treatment of child labour in his Calderdale spinning mill. Starting in the late 18th century Beneath the Shelter of an Ancient Tree catalogues how and where these diverse characters lived, how they made their living, and the ups and downs of family fortunes. It comments on some of the pivotal moments that affected their progress, and draws on contemporary sources, some family memoirs, and genealogical records to build a picture of how working people and artisans gradually - throughout the Victorian era - improved their lot in life.

How much pressure do you feel under to buy your loved one the perfect Christmas present? What if you only had one hour to buy it... and the future of your relationship might depend on how good it is? Heartfelt, thoughtful, occasionally funny... possibly overcrowded? The Christmas Market is packed with far more than you would think possible. Hopefully, you will find just what you are looking for... even if it is just sauerkraut and candles.