'Wars are not won by evacuations' 'We can take it!' 'Westward look, the land is bright' This collection of speeches from one of the great modern orators includes Churchill's famous words on the declaration of war with Germany, as well as his rousing call to the British in June 1940 after Dunkirk, and his immortal tribute to the young men fighting in the Battle of Britain. Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
1031 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕ'Strength is granted to us all when we are needed to serve great causes' 'Sometimes when Fortune scowls most spitefully, she is preparing her most dazzling gifts' 'We shall not be judged by the criticisms of our opponents but by the consequences of our acts' In troubled times who better to turn to for advice and reassurance than the man who led Britain through her most difficult days - Winston Churchill. Collected here are the famous and inspiring words of the man voted the Greatest Briton and one of history's most remarkable leaders. By turns witty, dry, rousing and wise, it's the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of our times. As Churchill often reminded family and colleagues, in challenging times 'We must just KBO' - Keep Buggering On.
2825 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕ'We will all melt like ice-cream in the sun!' British soldier, East Africa, 1914. On the Western Front millions are being slaughtered. But in East Africa a ridiculous and utterly ignored campaign is being waged - one that continues after the Armistice because no one bothers to tell the participants to stop. As the conflict sweeps up Africans and colonials, so those left at home and those fighting abroad find themselves unable to escape the tide of history bearing down on them.
2475 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕA love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for. Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun - with lives, empires, and hearts all at stake. There are no spectators this time: only those who will win, and those who will lose everything. Welcome, welcome to the Caraval's Finale. All games must come to an end . . .
3075 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕMeet Agent Weasel: woodland super-spy. Can Agent Weasel track down the Fabulous Animal Fire Fighting Squad in time to save the Woodlands? And will he ever get hold of any more Lilac Fizz ice lollies? Perfect for reading alone or sharing together, for fans of The Bolds and Mr Gum. It's a baking-hot summer - the sun is shining, the ice lollies are melting, and there are wildfires breaking out all over the United Woodlands! The Fabulous Animal Fire Fighting Squad is the only team skilled enough to deal with such a disaster, but someone has to travel to New Pineland to alert them. But the hedge highway is a dangerous place, stalked by a spiky and dastardly foe. Can Agent Weasel track down the Fabulous Animal Fire Fighting Squad in time to save the Woodlands? Will he manage to evade the paws of the devious Highway Hedgehog? And will he ever get hold of any more Lilac Fizz ice lollies?
1981 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕWe know that businesses and organisations expect people at all levels to show initiative and display good leadership qualities, but to put this into practice is easier said than done. This book will show you how you can become a better leader, whether you're already in charge of a large team, or you're paving the way for your future career. How to Be a Better Leader is designed to help you truly understand what it means to be a leader, as well as what good and bad leadership look like. Stefan Stern investigates the different ways in which men and women lead - and, crucially, how we can get nearer to genuine equality at work. He also highlights the language of leaders, and gives examples from around the world of different prominent leaders from business and politics, including Jeff Bezos, Indra Nooyi, Winston Churchill and Rosa Parks.
1947 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕAT THE END OF TWEAK, THE COMPANION ^ TO HIS FATHER'S MEMOIR, BEAUTIFUL/fM BOY, NIC SHEFF CHECKED INTO REHA^ Щ WE ALL FALL^DOWN IS THE GRIPPING STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.ALL THREE BOOKS ARE THE BASIS OF THE FEATURE FILM BEAUTIFUL BOY.
764 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕAT THE END OF TWEAK, THE COMPANION ^ TO HIS FATHER'S MEMOIR, BEAUTIFUL/fM BOY, NIC SHEFF CHECKED INTO REHA^ Щ WE ALL FALL^DOWN IS THE GRIPPING STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.ALL THREE BOOKS ARE THE BASIS OF THE FEATURE FILM BEAUTIFUL BOY.
764 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕAT THE END OF TWEAK, THE COMPANION ^ TO HIS FATHER'S MEMOIR, BEAUTIFUL/fM BOY, NIC SHEFF CHECKED INTO REHA^ Щ WE ALL FALL^DOWN IS THE GRIPPING STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.ALL THREE BOOKS ARE THE BASIS OF THE FEATURE FILM BEAUTIFUL BOY.
764 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕWhy do we want to write and what stops us? How do we fight the worry that no-one will care what we have to say? What can we do to overcome the obstacles in our way? Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to tackle all this and more in Write It All Down, a guide to putting your life on the page. Complete with a compendium of advice from amazing writers such as Dolly Alderton, Adam Kay and Candice Carty-Williams, this book is here to help you discover the pleasure and solace to be found in writing; the profound satisfaction of wrestling a story onto a page and seeing the events of your life transformed through the experience of writing a memoir. Perfect for seasoned writers as well as writing amateurs and everyone in between, this helpful handbook will steer you through the philosophical and practical challenges of writing, whether you're struggling with writers block or worrying what people will say. Intertwined with reflections and exercises, Write It All Down is at once an intimate conversation and an invitation to share your story.
3287 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕThe perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorns! Full of magic, sparkle and rainbows (and one naughty unicorn), little readers will love this calming tale before bed. It's bedtime, but one lively little unicorn can't quite settle down and go to sleep! As her dad counts down the minutes to bed, what mischief can she get up to? Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale.
1496 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕEveryone wants to succeed in life. But what causes some of us to be more successful than others? Is it really down to skill and strategy - or something altogether more unpredictable? This book is the bestselling sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. It is all about luck: more precisely, how we perceive luck in our personal and professional experiences. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the markets - we hear an entrepreneur has "vision" or a trader is "talented", but all too often their performance is down to chance rather than skill. It is only because we fail to understand probability that we continue to believe events are non-random, finding reasons where none exist.
636 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕEveryone wants to succeed in life. But what causes some of us to be more successful than others? Is it really down to skill and strategy - or something altogether more unpredictable? This book is the bestselling sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. It is all about luck: more precisely, how we perceive luck in our personal and professional experiences. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the markets - we hear an entrepreneur has "vision" or a trader is "talented", but all too often their performance is down to chance rather than skill. It is only because we fail to understand probability that we continue to believe events are non-random, finding reasons where none exist.
636 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕTwo by two, the animals have made it onto Noah's ark. They all settle down for the night, but not for long . . . The bears are afraid of the dark. The penguins are too hot. The giraffes are too excited. "We Can't Sleep!" they all cry. Will Noah know how to make things just right?
1038 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕJames Lovelock's bestselling The Revenge of Gaia: Why the Earth is Fighting Back - and How we can Still Save Humanity is a dire warning against the unchecked growth of civilization. 'Despite all our efforts to retreat sustainably, we may be unable to prevent a global decline into a chaotic world ruled by brutal warlords on a devastated Earth...' For thousands of years, humans have exploited the planet without counting the cost. Now Gaia, the living Earth, is fighting back. As the polar icecaps shrink and the global temperature rises, we approach the point of no return. Sustainable development, Lovelock argues, is no longer possible, and the only open to us may be a 'sustainable retreat'. This is the one book you must read to find out what is happening, how bad it will get - and how we can survive.
2867 Руб.
НАЙТИ ЕЩЕFrom weighing twenty-eight stone and fighting a deep depression, to his amazing return to heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson opens up and share his inspiring advice and tips on diet, exercise regime, and his incredible journey back to a healthier body and mind. Frank, accessible and inspiring, The Furious Method is a feel-good and motivating tonic, full of inspirational advice for readers on how we can all improve our physical and mental health. And how we can all create a champion mind-set. Whatever your starting point or past set-backs, Tyson will show you how you can make your own comeback and start living your life to the fullest - fighting fit, mentally restored, and stronger than ever.
3349 Руб.
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