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The book traces the story of how a song recorded in 1981 by a young
punk rock band from a cultural backwater on the English-Welsh
border, and released on a tiny independent record label, became
famous in a Yugoslavia formed in the image of Marshall Tito? Why
was it 30 years before the members of the band found out? How did
this ‘socialist’ country have one of the most vibrant punk
scenes in the world? Gloucester, England, 1981; multi-racial,
teenage street-punk band, Demob, recorded and released what would
become their best known and most enduring song, No Room For You. A
rasping vocal told the story of the 1979 closure of a short-lived,
punk rock venue at a disused motel on the edge of the provincial
city. Depending on your mind-set, the lyrics were either a howl of
rage at the injustice, a wail at the loss, or a love-song to an
era. More than three decades later, the author – and Demob’s
bass player in 1981 – set out to follow the song across a country
that no longer exists. On the road he heard the life stories of the
heroes of Yugoslavian punk and the punks themselves; from the Tito
era, through the disintegration and wars, forced displacements and
permanent exiles, to today’s turbulent ‘reconstruction. Who
were ’Tito’s punks’ and who are they now? An unvarnished but
also affectionate portrait of Yugoslavia in the years before its
demise through to the present, seen through the unlikely lens of
punk and punk rockers. Part travelogue, part history the book is
both, and neither, of those things. Rather, it is a mural and
soundtrack of a journey through a time and place which no longer
exists. The latest addition to the Global Punk series from
Intellect.
Back in the dim mists of time when Twitter was a bird sound and
Facebook was two separate and unrelated words, storytelling was the
first form of communication, and it's one of the first forms of
communication that we encounter as children. We learn and retain
stories before we can even read. As humans we crave stories. We
love to hear stories and we love to share stories. There is a power
in stories that can transform our lives - they capture our
imagination and emotions, they can illustrate a teaching in a
powerful way, and they can inspire and motivate us. Storytelling is
an essential part of every culture worldwide. It is how
civilizations pass on insights from one generation to the next. It
is how religions pass on their sacred teachings. And it is how we
as parents share our values and lessons. Want to make a point or
raise an issue? Then tell a story! This hand-picked collection
includes some of the most amazing stories ever told by famous
business leaders, bestselling writers, public speakers and
spiritual leaders. The book is designed to allow you to dip in and
out of it, at your leisure, and in any order. Enjoy the book, and
take the time to discover the possible meanings for your life.
Reading this book you will discover how to: * become inspired to
write * get started on your book * organise and plan your book *
prepare and research your book * build your book team * create a
dynamic title with a stand out cover * develop the mindset of a
best-selling author * publish both an e-book and a `tree book' *
produce great content that you will be proud to publish, and
more...
The purpose of the Pocket Guide is to equip teachers, trainers and
lecturers with the fundamental knowledge and understanding to
provide enhanced affective and cognitive support for their Muslim
students - as well as providing all students with an additional
reference for seeking clarification on issues of our/their time.
Its principal day-to-day functions are as a quick reference guide
which is pocketable (produced in A5 format) with information which
is accessible and user-friendly.
"Change comes from one of two sources. First, we may be driven to
change out of desperation. The second source that drives us to make
changes in our lives is inspiration. I hope that is where you find
yourself now - about to become sufficiently inspired to make major
changes in your life. For over two decades, I have worked in the
Personal Development arena, reviewing hundreds of books per year,
and I am still astounded by the remarkable power of well spoken
words. My own life has been completely transformed because of many
of these 'Life Changing Quotes'. To me, the greatest contribution
we can make to the life of another is to enable them to feel new
hope, sense new emotions, and see new possibilities, and through
this collection of inspiring and encouraging words, I trust this
will be true for you." Barry the Book.
How can we do employee engagement well during the Coronavirus
pandemic, Brexit and huge economic uncertainty? How can we motivate
every employee including the increasing number of people working
from home? Mastering Small Business Employee Engagement will change
the way you manage your small business - for the better. Not
everything Barry Phillips (Chief Executive) and Jayne Gallagher
(Managing Director) tried as an employee engagement tool worked as
they started to grow their small business (don't ask about the
ill-fated 'Bring your Dog to Work' day) but they learnt quickly.
Now, they share their secrets of success with you. This practical
guide and reference manual explains the eight essential components
of employee engagement, plus their 30 Quick Wins and HR Hacks that
culminated in their crowning as 'Best Place to Work (SME)' and an
Investors in People Platinum award in 2019. Packed with tips, case
studies and templates, this is a must-read for business leaders
aiming to get the very best from their employees. It doesn't matter
whether employees are office based, remote or just working from
home whilst the country is in crisis - these tips apply equally.
Perhaps you're a business owner, an SME leader, a franchise
manager, a start-up or simply someone charged with motivating small
teams of people? If you're wondering how to find the secrets to
true employee engagement quickly and in one place it's simple -
read this book.
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