Bøker av James Martin

Whether skateboarding across the kitchen as a child,or taking part in the world's most prestigious vintage road race, TV chef James Martin has never been oneto sit still. In this entertaining narrative he revealshow his two passions ? cooking and cars ? have fuelled his hopes, dreams and successes and made him the household name he is today. James talks with passion, energy and candid humour about his childhood, early ambitions, becoming a successful chef and wowing audiences with his foxtrot on Strictly Come Dancing. His story is punctuated with tales of remarkable cars, from his first toy Ferrari to his vintage Maserati, each one representing a personal milestone and bringing with it charming stories and amusing anecdotes. James' cars give him the perfect excuse to delve into his life, revealing frank and fascinating details - from racing through the fields on his father's tractor and teenage fumblings in the back seat, to hurtling round a track with James Bond actor, Daniel Craig. With James' career reaching new heights, and his collection of classic cars continuing to grow, Driven tells how his two lifelong obsessions have shaped the life of this relentlessly ambitious man.

One of Americas most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer.In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives.A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.

'A brilliant introduction to prayer' Richard Rohr, Author of Everything Belongs

James is back with a major new TV show and tie-in book that takes him to some of the furthest reaches of Britain - and plenty more stunning locations in between

To successfully compete in today¿s global marketplace, organizations can and must do more to improve their internal operational efficiencies. Operational Excellence: Using Lean Six Sigma to Translate Customer Value through Global Supply Chains consolidates hundreds of tools and methods into 110 key concepts.

Since the launch of the infamous Silk Road the use of cryptomarkets - illicit markets for drugs on the dark web - has expanded rapidly around the world. Cryptomarkets: A Research Companion is a detailed guidebook which offers the tools necessary to begin researching cryptomarket phenomena and the dark web trade in illicit drugs.

Zimpher, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Outlines how board members, presidents, and administrators can identify their institutions' weaknesses, implement plans for improvement, and mitigate existing damage. This title also identifies the legal pitfalls that often accompany institutional change, offering solutions for how to overcome such obstacles or avoid them altogether.

This timely and comprehensive volume guides institutional leaders past the myths and misconceptions to the sustainable university.

Samels, accomplished authors and scholars of leadership in higher education, The Provost's Handbook is destined to become the go-to resource for deans, presidents, trustees, and chief academic officers everywhere.

A complete guide for the aspiring bass player! Everything from how to hold the bass, all the way to virtuoso tricks like slap and pop funk ideas and advanced fretboard tapping. Stage 1: Boot Camp - holding the bass, rhythm, fretting Stage 2: First Steps - playing with a drummer, the role of the bass in a band, basic theory and patterns Stage 3: Basic Training - arpeggios, dynamics, understanding intervals Stage 4: Next Steps - sclaes, riffs, extended arpeggios Stage 5: Nuts & Bolts - practical theory, the Nashville Number System, how to learn songs by ear Stage 6: Going Beyond - slap & pop techniques, tapping, pick hand development and more! Practical music theory, ear training, and how to play in a band are all covered - this book can make you into a complete bass player with everything you need to know to play music in the real world!