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A beautifully moving and poignant tale of finding yourself in the
wake of heartbreak, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse and Imogen
Clark Natasha and Daniel were meant for each other. On paper you'd
never think it so; whilst Taz would arrive at school hungry and in
clothes too small, Dan's affluent background was no secret. But
they were drawn together and found comfort in the fact that neither
felt they truly belonged. When something terrible happens and Dan
is sent to prison, Taz doesn't even pause to think before standing
by his side. As the ground beneath Dan crumbles, it's Taz who is
there to catch him. A family of two, it's them against the world.
But now, years later, what happens when the threats they face come
from within? Plagued by guilt over a secret in her past, Taz must
face the truth or risk losing Dan forever. Readers can't get enough
of The Things That Matter: 'A beautifully written story...one of
the best books I have read this year' Muriel 'A highly original
read...so much character and warmth' Sarah 'Life affirming...it
made me laugh, it made me cry' Helen 'A wonderful book with a
heartfelt message we could all use these days!' Laurie 'Incredibly
well written and thought provoking' Jenny 'Wow! What a fun,
emotional journey this book took me on...made me cry and laugh out
loud' Wendy
This volume explores Andrew Feenberg's work in critical theory.
Feenberg is considered one of the key 'second generation' critical
theorists, with a keen interest in philosophy of technology. He has
made a vital contribution to critical theory in ways that remain of
interest given the pressing technological issues of our time. The
authors of this book highlight not only the ways that Feenberg has
begun to make good on what is often characterized as "the broken
promise of critical theory" to address issues of technology, but
also the continued importance of critical theory more generally,
and of Feenberg's contributions to understanding this tradition.
The ambitious goal of this volume is to provide in chapters
written by accomplished scientists and experts in their field a
comprehensive overview of the currently available information
related to the therapeutic utility of adult bone marrow-derived
cells. With excitement generated almost daily about the possible
uses of stem cells to treat human disease, but the controversy
surrounding their use still raging, adult bone-marrow derived cells
are more readily available, and have a staggering range of
uses.
The Book of Us is a story of the complexity of forgiveness and the
friendships that change our lives forever. Perfect for fans of Jodi
Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain. We've got some important
things to talk about. It's time. Cass and Loll used to be
inseparable. They met at university and they made sense, like two
halves of a whole. They had planned their lives around each other,
writing down their dreams in The Big Book of Our Life - the things
they wanted to achieve, the places they'd go after they finished
university. But then one night changed everything. Seven years
later, Loll receives a letter from her old friend. The coming year
will be the year they both turn 30, but Loll might be making it to
30 alone. Cass has cancer. Loll had believed she would have her
whole life to come to terms with Cass' betrayal, but time is
running out. Cass' final wish is to complete The Big Book of Our
Life, but has enough time passed to heal old wounds? What readers
are saying about The Book of Us: "The depth of each of the
characters in this story was spectacular... It was a growing
experience for me as a reader to follow their travels" "Sensitively
written, poignant, heartwarming and uplifting." "I love how
emotionally invested I was by the end of the story; I was crying
freely and shamelessly (You got what you aimed for Ms. Michael)."
"A powerful book of lost friends coming together again in the face
of death... It certainly brought tears to my eyes" "There is so
much to learn as you become absorbed in these women's adventures
together! PS- *tissue alert*" "Vibrant, believable, characters and
an absorbing plot" "The book is full of happy moments that make you
want to keep turning the pages and equal heartbreaking ones too...
I loved the book, it was so honest... If you want to go on a
journey of love, laughter and tears this book ticks all the boxes."
This unique book is positioned at the crossroads of strategic
management and international business. Based on an in-depth
literature review, the author empirically assesses the widely
shared, implicit assumption that strategic management processes can
be globally applied in a standardized, i.e., culture-free, manner.
So far, a variety of tools have also been recommended but without
incorporating cultural differences. As many organizations observe
that this ethnocentric view is more an illusion than reality,
strategic management research has started to focus on the cultural
sensitivity of its theories, tools, and processes to provide
practitioners in a multicultural setting with adequate know-how and
tools. To foster long-term decision-making despite uncertainty,
scenario planning is frequently applied by practitioners. Up until
today, scenario planning has however gained little attention from
the academic community. Through this book, the author presents a
newly developed framework for strategic management that combines
the cultural value scale to test the cultural sensitivity of the
long-term planning tool called "scenario planning." The different
process steps of scenario planning have been individually examined
for their sensitivity toward the cultural dimensions of uncertainty
avoidance and long-term orientation. The investigation is based on
a unique, global set of management consultants working for a
leading professional service firm. The results of this research
show the cultural sensitivity of scenario planning, with different
degrees of the process steps and the tested cultural dimensions.
This unique book is positioned at the crossroads of strategic
management and international business. Based on an in-depth
literature review, the author empirically assesses the widely
shared, implicit assumption that strategic management processes can
be globally applied in a standardized, i.e., culture-free, manner.
So far, a variety of tools have also been recommended but without
incorporating cultural differences. As many organizations observe
that this ethnocentric view is more an illusion than reality,
strategic management research has started to focus on the cultural
sensitivity of its theories, tools, and processes to provide
practitioners in a multicultural setting with adequate know-how and
tools. To foster long-term decision-making despite uncertainty,
scenario planning is frequently applied by practitioners. Up until
today, scenario planning has however gained little attention from
the academic community. Through this book, the author presents a
newly developed framework for strategic management that combines
the cultural value scale to test the cultural sensitivity of the
long-term planning tool called "scenario planning." The different
process steps of scenario planning have been individually examined
for their sensitivity toward the cultural dimensions of uncertainty
avoidance and long-term orientation. The investigation is based on
a unique, global set of management consultants working for a
leading professional service firm. The results of this research
show the cultural sensitivity of scenario planning, with different
degrees of the process steps and the tested cultural dimensions.
This volume explores Andrew Feenberg's work in critical theory.
Feenberg is considered one of the key 'second generation' critical
theorists, with a keen interest in philosophy of technology. He has
made a vital contribution to critical theory in ways that remain of
interest given the pressing technological issues of our time. The
authors of this book highlight not only the ways that Feenberg has
begun to make good on what is often characterized as "the broken
promise of critical theory" to address issues of technology, but
also the continued importance of critical theory more generally,
and of Feenberg's contributions to understanding this tradition.
This textbook is an introduction to the various areas of Italian
linguistics: Along with the methods of modern linguistics and their
description using Italian examples, aspects of the history of
research are also discussed. They concern the Italian reception of
modern linguistic methods as well as work on relevant linguistic
topics in the pre-scientific epoch in Italy.
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Escape the Doubt (Paperback)
Monique O'Connor James; Illustrated by Andrea Michelle; Andrea Michelle
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R336
Discovery Miles 3 360
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Is taking a chance with your heart worth the escape, or was it
better to have never loved at all? Can forgiveness really set you
free? After the unexpected death of her Dad, and the haunting
manner in which he died, Riley Shaw built invisible walls around
her heart. Barriers she created to protect her from splintering
into broken pieces that couldn't be repaired. She was unable to
move forward from her past, letting the guilt of her parent's
mistakes dictate her own choices. Dean Warren was safe. Being with
him was innocent and peaceful because she didn't truly love him.
His words held her captive in a false sense of security. His eyes
were deceptive, and his promises of never pushing her beyond what
she was willing to give were broken, leaving Riley in a state of
regret and doubt. Joshua Parker had the power to take what was left
of Riley's splintered pieces and ruin her completely, or make her
whole again. He was her best friend, her next-door
neighbor-everything she wanted and settled on never having. Loving
him was as easy as breathing air. The fear of losing him forever
was more real to her than the feelings she couldn't escape. When
faced with the very thing she feared the most, and in the arms she
thought were safe, Riley finds herself questioning every decision
she has made over the past two years. When she finally escapes the
doubt in her head, and accepts the truth in her heart, is it too
late? "I'm so close to the edge of the cliff that I know one more
breath, one more inch, I could fall." -Riley Shaw Not recommended
for anyone under the age of 17 due to underage drinking, sexual
content and adult language. *Warning* This is book one in a series
and is not a stand-alone novel.
Torn apart by a tragedy, pushed together by fate. Nothing is
coincidence. Riley and Josh have been through it all together,
first as best friends and now as a couple. Faced with a decision
that will test their relationship, these two learn to fight harder
than ever before to keep their hearts intact. Once the decision is
made, there is no going back. With the past creeping into their
present, and miles between them, they learn nothing is easy. Every
moment matters. Can Riley and Josh survive the first year of
college apart? Will their love remain strong enough to embrace
every moment that belongs to them? Or will someone from the past
interfere, take what he wants and ruin them forever? "For each star
in the sky, I have a reason why I love you. When you look up at
night, never forget this truth." Josh Parker Not recommended for
anyone under the age of 17 due to underage drinking, sexual content
and adult language. *Warning* This is book two in the series. I
strongly encourage reading the books in order to better understand
the characters and the storyline. This is not a stand-alone novel.
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Meraki (Paperback)
Andrea Michelle
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R564
Discovery Miles 5 640
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Meraki (Hardcover)
Andrea Michelle
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R834
Discovery Miles 8 340
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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