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A Buddhist monk takes up arms to resist the Chinese invasion of Tibet - then spends the rest of his life trying to atone for the violence by hand printing the best prayer flags in India. A Jain nun tests her powers of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death. Nine people, nine lives; each one taking a different religious path, each one an unforgettable story. William Dalrymple delves deep into the heart of a nation torn between the relentless onslaught of modernity and the ancient traditions that endure to this day.

Miles from anywhere, Darracott Place is presided over by irascible Lord Darracott. The recent drowning of his eldest son has done nothing to improve his temper. For now he must send for the unknown offspring of the uncle whom the family are never permitted to mention. Yet none of that beleaguered family are prepared for the arrival of the weaver’s brat and heir apparent.

Organise Yourself is a concise but comprehensive guide to improving all aspects of personal organization at work, such as determining goals, prioritising tasks and managing your time. Many people find it hard to get on top of their workload, constantly bounce from one task to another and struggle to prioritise, which can have a serious impact on productivity. Organise Yourself will help you to develop effective organisational skills and dramatically improve the way you work.

When Fate and a chivalrous impulse combine to saddle Viscount Desford with a friendless, homeless waif in the engaging shape of Cherry Steane, who else should he turn to in such a scrape but his childhood playmate, Henrietta Silverdale? And although they refused to oblige their parents by marrying, they have always been the best of friends. But as Desford pursues Cherry's grandfather and father around the seedier fringes of society, Hetta is forced to wonder if he might not, at last, have fallen in love.

Neuro Linguistic Programmin (NLP) is one of the most powerful communication tools available. It helps you to influence and persuade people, to understand what makes you and your colleagues tick and explains what really happens when we communicate. Effect NLP Skills covers all the NLP models, tools, skills and behaviours you need and teaches you how to use this knowledge to improve your performance at work.

In May 1937, a man in his early 30s waits by the lift of a Leningrad apartment block. He waits all through the night, expecting to be taken away to the Big House. Any celebrity he has known in the previous decade is no use to him now, and few who are taken to the Big House ever return.

The plays of William Shakespeare, and his famous lines, are part of the national consciousness. There may be few solid facts about Shakespeare the man, and yet not only do we want to know all about him - we feel, through his plays, we do.

John Adair’s 100 Greatest Ideas for Personal Success is your definitive code to getting it right at work, covering personal effectiveness and self-management, right through to profile-building and strategic thinking. Inside you will find ideas for effective thinking skills, getting on with people, effective daily work, better communication, finding the work you love and other fantastic ideas, tips and tricks that will give you the confidence, answers, and inspiration you need to succeed.

The Ghastly McNastys are the meanest pirates ever to sail the seven seas and are completely obsessed with treasure! They are closing in on Captain Syd’s legendary hoard, but a film crew has come to Little Snoring and is right in their way. But there’s a stroke of luck – they are making a pirate movie, and the McNastys think they can work as extras and steal the treasure! Youngsters Tat and Hetty have outwitted them before and can see what the dastardly duo is really up to – but will anyone believe them?

When Daniel's explorer parents vanish; he is forced to live with his strict and rather strange Aunt Severe. And his problems only get worse when he finds four lost dragons hiding in her garden. But before he can help, three of them are captured by evil Gotcha Grabber and thrown into a zoo! And so, with the help of Dud-the shy and clumsy fourth dragons-Daniel sets out to rescue them.

It appears to be yet another torching by joyriders, until firefighters discover the charred corpse of a young woman in the boot. Identifying the owner of the car is easier than putting a name to the victim. Clues lead Superintendent Mike Yeadings’ CID team to a television company where only days before they were called to the horrifying death of the woman director’s husband.

Summer 1914: Europe is on the brink. As Britain’s enemies grow stronger, the Comptroller- General must confront the man with whom he has struggled for a generation - a man he knows only as the Spider. In a desperate gamble, he sends four agents out across the continent, on a mission they do not understand ... The future of British intelligence - of the British Empire.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (aged six to 12) that tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the UK, with sales of some 75,000 copies in a few months.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (aged six to 12) which tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. Now, Naxos AudioBooks releases it unabridged in three volumes, divided into three clear periods of history. Though slightly edited to take account of historical changes and attitudes, it is presented unabridged.

Those terrible pirate twins are at it again! Their relentless pursuit of treasure is causing all sorts of havoc in the seaside town of Little Snoring, and only youngsters Tat and Hetty - and their cat called Dog - have a chance of stopping them.

Short, punchy, and packed with real solutions, this title provides proven and effective ideas for businesspeople in need of fresh new ideas, whether they work for a small firm or a Fortune 100 giant.

For effective tips on creative thinking from a proven expert, John Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Amazing Creativity offers everything you need to invent your own success in business.

For real management wisdom from a proven expert, John Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Being a Brilliant Manager offers everything you need to be your brilliant best. Short, punchy, and packed with real solutions, this book provides 100 proven and effective ideas for business managers, whether they manage a few people or a few hundred, and whether they work for a small firm or a Fortune 100 giant.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (age six to 12) that tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Having released it unabridged in three volumes, Naxos AudioBooks now offers an attractive collection of the main stories and personalities. This skilful abridgement nevertheless maintains the narrative of British history, from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the height of the British Empire and the long reign of Queen Victoria.

Making the wrong business decisions can be costly - seriously costly. But don't struggle on with blind hope and your fingers crossed - get some proper advice and guidance to ensure your decision process is logical, effective, and successful. This book is the essential guide to ensure you're always fully confident in every business decision you make.

Effective communication is at the art of all business - you can't make a pitch, run a successful team, complete a project or do anything much in business without it. And in today's busy and competitive climate, you need to get your point across clearly, every time. John Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Brilliant Communication will help you sharpen your message by giving accessible advice from one of the best-known and most sought after business authorities - advice you can put into practice immediately.