Häftad, Engelska, 2001
346 kr
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22 produkter
- Inbunden, Engelska, 2002
133 kr
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Japanese Haiku has been a much-loved form of poetry for many centuries. Composed of 17 syllables, it can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment.This collection features 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho, Kyoshi and Shiki, arranged by season and covering all the most popular subjects. The text features an introduction explaining the background to Japanese haiku and a short biographical note about each of the major poets.An excellent introduction to the treasures of Japanese poetry and art. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
337 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2011
245 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2021
278 kr
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A fascinating investigation into how leaders'' confidence can transform into hubris, which has the devastating potential to lead not only to their own downfall, but also to the collapse of entire organizations.While confidence is a vital attribute for any successful business leader, it is often taken too far – they fall into the pitfalls of hubris and, like Icarus, find themselves flying too close to the sun. Laying out the dangers of arrogant overconfidence for both individuals and organizations, this book explores both the economic and psychological costs of this destructive behaviour, and boldly argues for a new, revolutionary approach to leadership.Written by three world-renowned experts, Too Proud to Lead provides readers with the essential arsenal of tools for understanding, identifying, anticipating and coping with hubris, in both themselves and in their workplace. Supported by fascinating case studies and enlightening analysis, this is a much-needed antidote to the hubris plague spreading through the leadership of today. - E-bokPDF, Engelska, 2021
278 kr
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A fascinating investigation into how leaders'' confidence can transform into hubris, which has the devastating potential to lead not only to their own downfall, but also to the collapse of entire organizations.While confidence is a vital attribute for any successful business leader, it is often taken too far – they fall into the pitfalls of hubris and, like Icarus, find themselves flying too close to the sun. Laying out the dangers of arrogant overconfidence for both individuals and organizations, this book explores both the economic and psychological costs of this destructive behaviour, and boldly argues for a new, revolutionary approach to leadership.Written by three world-renowned experts, Too Proud to Lead provides readers with the essential arsenal of tools for understanding, identifying, anticipating and coping with hubris, in both themselves and in their workplace. Supported by fascinating case studies and enlightening analysis, this is a much-needed antidote to the hubris plague spreading through the leadership of today. 320 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2022
173 kr
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Will you be LinkedIn® or linked out? Learn to dominate in an age of digital noise and competition with Tactical LinkedIn® Secrets.In his debut book, Tactical LinkedIn® Secrets, David Cobb teaches business professionals to stand out and gain competitive dominance. The advice and knowledge provided through read-worthy mixed metaphors, humor, and rants prepares readers with, what Cobb coins as, arrows for digital quiver. Tactical LinkedIn® Secrets educates, creates awareness, advances businesses, assists career seekers, and simply makes an impact on the industry—affecting empathic voices, futures, and financials. Cobb illustrates strategic tactics to maximize the use of LinkedIn for any motivated individual. This text is a digitally immersive experience for business professionals, and tantamount to developing one’s Digital Quiver—an ever-evolving skillset. - Häftad, Engelska, 1995
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An impressive collection of lively stories, poems and fact books for libraries, classrooms and bed-time reading that children will want to read again and again. They will keep children absorbed as well as develop their language skills. Themes include humour, adventure, everyday and more fantastic events in rural and town settings- or even on the moon! All titles offer the teacher or parent opportunities for discussion or project work. Features and Benefits Brightly illustrated Three language levels Some include practical activities Cross-curricular focus - Häftad, Engelska, 1995
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This volume is part of a collection of stories, rhymes and fact books for school libraries and for reading at home. The series moves on from stories told in simple sentences with basic grammatical structures (HOP), through freer use of language (STEP) to the level of reading reached at the end of primary school (JUMP). From these varied and individual books a child can choose one that challenges his or her reading skill. In this book, which forms part of the STEP level, the story describes Dudu's visit to see her friend and his remarkable collection of creepy-crawlies. The HOP group of books include "In My Father's Village" by Michael Palmer, "Striped Paint" by Rosina Umelo, "The Slow Chameleon and Shammy's Bride" by David Cobb and "The Walking Talking Flying ABC" by David Cobb. In the STEP group of books are "Choose Me!" by Lynn Kramer, "Nondo the Cow" by Diane Rasteiro and "Sika in the Snow" by David Cobb. The JUMP group of books include "Chichi and the Termites" by Wendy Ijioma, "The Boy who ate a Hyena" by James G.D. Ngumy and "Tickets for the Zed Band" by Lynn Kramer. - Häftad, Engelska, 1995
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On the intermediate level of the "Hop, step, jump" series, the story of Lissa's rainbow dress encompasses disappointment as well as surprise. - Häftad, Engelska, 1996
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This story about a job on the moon is on the third level of the "Hop, Step, Jump" series. The series moves on from stories told in simple sentences with basic grammatical structures, through freer use of language to the level of reading reached at the end of primary school. - Häftad, Engelska, 1998
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A collection of stories, rhymes and fact books for school libararies and reading at home. This seris moves on from stories told in simple sentences wht basic gramatical structures (HOP), through freer use of language (Step) to the level of reading reached at the end of the primary school (JUMP). - Häftad, Engelska, 1998
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A group of children telling a fantasy story, this book is part of the "Hop, Step, Jump" series that moves on from stories told in simple sentences with basic grammatical structures, through freer use of language to the level of reading reached at primary school. - Häftad, Engelska, 1997
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From the "Jump" level of the "Hop Step Jump" series, this text features an adventure story aimed at readers of 10-12 years. - Häftad, Engelska, 1997
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A comic tale of the desire to be a strongman, this reading book is part of the "Step" level in the "Hop Step Jump" series. - Häftad, Engelska, 2003
72 kr
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An impressive collection of lively stories, poems and fact books for libraries, classrooms and bed-time reading that children will want to read again and again. They will keep children absorbed as well as develop their language skills. Themes include humour, adventure, everyday and more fantastic events in rural and town settings- or even on the moon! All titles offer the teacher or parent opportunities for discussion or project work. Features and Benefits Brightly illustrated Three language levels Some include practical activities Cross-curricular focus - Häftad, Engelska, 1998
75 kr
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An impressive collection of lively stories, poems and fact books for libraries, classrooms and bed-time reading that children will want to read again and again. They will keep children absorbed as well as develop their language skills. Themes include humour, adventure, everyday and more fantastic events in rural and town settings- or even on the moon! All titles offer the teacher or parent opportunities for discussion or project work. Features and Benefits Brightly illustrated Three language levels Some include practical activities Cross-curricular focus - Häftad, Engelska, 2000
60 kr
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An impressive collection of lively stories, poems and fact books for libraries, classrooms and bed-time reading that children will want to read again and again. They will keep children absorbed as well as develop their language skills. Themes include humour, adventure, everyday and more fantastic events in rural and town settings- or even on the moon! All titles offer the teacher or parent opportunities for discussion or project work. Features and Benefits Brightly illustrated Three language levels Some include practical activities Cross-curricular focus - Häftad, Engelska, 2000
81 kr
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This story about a Zambian girl who wants to be a potter is on the third level of the "Hop, Step, Jump" series. The series moves on from stories told in simple sentences with basic grammatical structures, through freer use of language to the level of reading reached at the end of primary school. - Häftad, Engelska, 2012
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This new Iron Press anthology showcases 240 haiku by over 100 poets, exploring the full gamut of emotions possible in just a handful of lines. The book includes more than 50 haiku poets, including Ken Jones, Hamish Ironside, Doreen King, David Cobb, Bill Wyatt and Jackie Hardy. The book itself comes in pocket-size A6 format, printed on textured cream paper, cementing Iron Press' reputation for producing beautiful gift editions of haiku poetry.One year on –No tan linesOn my ring fingerAlison Williams
condensationI draw myselfa happy face
Lynne Rees
my letter to youI rejoin the perforationsof two stamps
Graham HighDavid Cobb was recently referred to by Stephen Fry on BBC Radio 4 as "the haiku expert". His collection Jumping from Kiyomizu was published by Iron Press in 1996. His other anthologies include The Iron Book of British Haiku (Iron Press, 1998), The British Museum: Haiku (2002) and Euro-Haiku (Iron Press, 2007). He has judged haiku contests in the UK and the US (including the Times national haiku contest), while his own haiku have won many international awards, including the Cardiff International Competition and contests in the US, New Zealand, France, Croatia, Serbia and Japan. He lives in Braintree, Essex.
- Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
224 kr
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A fascinating investigation into how leaders’ confidence can transform into hubris, which has the devastating potential to lead not only to their own downfall, but also to the collapse of entire organizations.While confidence is a vital attribute for any successful business leader, it is often taken too far – they fall into the pitfalls of hubris and, like Icarus, find themselves flying too close to the sun. Laying out the dangers of arrogant overconfidence for both individuals and organizations, this book explores both the economic and psychological costs of this destructive behaviour, and boldly argues for a new, revolutionary approach to leadership.Written by three world-renowned experts, Too Proud to Lead provides readers with the essential arsenal of tools for understanding, identifying, anticipating and coping with hubris, in both themselves and in their workplace. Supported by fascinating case studies and enlightening analysis, this is a much-needed antidote to the hubris plague spreading through the leadership of today.
