In the years following the global financial crisis, several European countries could no longer meet their debt obligations, triggering economic and political turmoil across the eurozone. Lees meer
An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks’ spell. But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us? Tony Spawforth explores our classical heritage, wherever it’s to be found. He reveals its legacy in everything from religion to popular culture, and unearths the darker side of Greek influence—from the Nazis’ obsession with Spartan “racial purity” to the elitism of classical education. Paying attention to the huge breadth and variety of Hellenic influence, this book paints an essential portrait of the ancient world’s living legacy—considering to whom it matters, and why. Lees meer
New York Times bestselling author David Wong takes readers to a whole new level with his latest dark comic horror, set in the world of John Dies at the End and This Book is Full of Spiders.John Dies at the End's "smart take on fear manages to tap into readers' existential dread on one page, then have them laughing the next" (Publishers Weekly) and This Book is Full of Spiders was "unlike any other book of the genre" (Washington Post). Now, Wong is back with the third installment of this black-humored thriller series.Dave, John and Amy recount what seems like a fairly straightforward tale of a shape-shifting creature from another dimension that is stealing children and brainwashing their parents, but it eventually becomes clear that someone is lying, and that someone is the narrators.The novel you're reading is a cover-up, and the "true" story reveals itself in the cracks of their hilariously convoluted, and sometimes contradictory, narrative.Equal parts terrifying and darkly comedic in his writing, David Wong "will be remembered as one of today's great satirists" (Nerdist). Lees meer
This book explores the striking similarities in core ideas and values across the world's religions, revealing shared views on compassion, justice and the search for meaning. Lees meer
Mark McCormack, dubbed 'the most powerful man in sport', founded IMG (International Management Group) on a handshake. It was the first and is the most successful sports management company in the world, becoming a multi-million dollar, worldwide corporation whose activities in the business and marketing spheres are so diverse as to defy classification. Here, Mark McCormack reveals the secret of his success to key business issues such as analysing yourself and others, sales, negotiation, time management, decision-making and communication. What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School fills the gaps between a business school education and the street knowledge that comes from the day-to-day experience of running a business and managing people. It shares the business skills, techniques and wisdom gleaned from twenty-five years of experience. Lees meer
Reclaim your confidence at work so you can hire smarter, read the room and lead difficult moments without second-guessing yourself. What To Do If...? helps you handle real workplace situations with clarity and confidence.
Written by workplace behavior specialist Anne-Maartje Oud, this field-tested guide distils the 35 questions she's heard most over two decades training managers, HR professionals and teams. Organized into five focused parts on personal development, communication, collaboration, leadership and difficult conversations, it blends research, real examples and simple tools you can use right away.
Learn how to spot toxic hiring red flags before they damage your culture, decode body language and nonverbal cues, and respond constructively when emotions run high or someone cries at work. Use practical scripts, checklists and decision points to prepare for interviews, lead confident one-to-ones and navigate conflict with calm authority. Build emotional intelligence, set boundaries that stick and create safer, more productive conversations where performance and trust grow.
Walk away with a repeatable approach for high-stakes situations so you become the steady, trusted person who knows what to do, no matter what happens next.
Themes include: hiring and interviewing, nonverbal communication; emotions at work, difficult conversations and conflict, everyday communication and collaboration, practical leadership habits.
