Описание: There is hardly a historical biography or monograph dealing with the first half of the twentieth century which does not refer to Sir Arthur (later Lord) Salter. Yet, this book represents his first biography. The historical record reveals Salter had intimate, global access to the seats of power. He rose doggedly, through increasingly influential positions, national and global, political and economic. As a prominent civil servant he was instrumental in shaping the welfare state. He was a pioneering administrator with the League of Nations and the United Nations. He was an original member of the European Movement, a world recognised authority on economics and finance, an Oxford professor, an Independent and then a Conservative MP, and a cabinet minister in two of Sir Winston Churchill's governments. He was, as well, an influential author, journalist, advocate and broadcaster. Lord Salter's historical impact begins with his work as a civil servant during the innovative period of the British National Health Insurance Act of 1911, and his leadership in the wartime Ministry of Shipping. He played a central role in establishing the convoy system, which enabled Britain to overcome the German u-boat campaign and thus avoid starvation. His creative role continued in the 1920s, as an international civil servant while at the Allied Maritime Transport Council, the Reparation Commission and as the first Director of the Economic and Financial Section of the League of Nations. Throughout, he pioneered modern approaches to inter-allied cooperation, European integration, and an international civil service. In the 1930s Salter's popularity, resulting from his best-selling book, Recovery (1932), outmatched that of Keynes. As an Independent MP for Oxford University, he opposed appeasement and lobbied for the storage of raw materials for a war he knew was inevitable. His pivotal wartime role was to head the British Merchant Shipping Mission to Washington from 1941-1943. There, he convinced the Americans to build boats to supply and feed a beleaguered Britain; saving his country from starvation. He assisted in the economic reconstruction of Europe, with his roles in the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, and as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Minister of State for Economic Affairs, and Minister of Materials. With the completion of this biography, we have a multi-layered portrait of the Edwardian Salter, the wartime Salter, the 1920s Salter, the Depression Salter, and so on, down to the 1960s elder statesperson. The biography is based almost entirely on primary sources, including records of my interviews with Salter in the 1970s. It also makes use of documentation about Salter's private life, entrusted to me by a number of his female friends. These include the unpublished diaries of Mary Agnes "Molly" Hamilton, MP, correspondence with Ren e Lucy de Fossarieu, who served as Salter's secretary in Paris and Geneva, and Catherine Arnold-Forster, "Ka" Cox, former intimate of Rupert Brooke. What emerges is a refreshing portrait of a highly cultured personality, with acute sensitivities and a real genius for friendship - an individual whose reputation is due for reinstatement in the mainstream of influential 20th century British statesmen.
Описание: Transform academic vocabulary instruction from rote word memorization into an engaging, skill-building mix that carries over into students' conversation, reading, writing, and thinking in all subject areas. ELL researcher Dr. Yu Ren Dong describes and illustrates strategies that help secondary teachers expand their instructional repertoires for teaching academic and disciplinary-specific vocabulary to ELs. The book provides strategies and easy-to-integrate activities for every secondary subject-matter teacher. Appendices suggest subject-matter vocabulary lists for student mastery.
Описание: A fun, practical, pop-culture infused guide to achieving true creative potential by first understanding what drives your creativity
Автор: Bounds Edward M. Название: Satan: His Personality, Power and Overthrow ISBN: 1612030041 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781612030043 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3102.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Think of the people you interact with throughout your day. Do you find some are a pleasure - while others are more of a pain? Each of us has our own style, preferences and ways of operating, how do we bring out the best in each other instead of driving each other crazy? Mary Miscisin shows us the way in this update of her classic book Showing Our True Colors. Playfully illustrated, Personality Lingo is a fun, easy guide for identifying personality styles and understanding why people behave as they do. Through lighthearted anecdotes, humorous cartoons and convenient reference lists, Miscisin conveys complex personality concepts in easy to comprehend layman language. Go beyond simple identification of your personality to discover immediately useful methods for practical application of the concepts. You'll find tips for appreciating and relating to each style along with ways to open up lines of communication, reduce stress and transform relationships - even ones you thought were impossible. In Personality Lingo the previous color terms have been updated to reflect easy to remember descriptors: Blues are CONNECTORS - they like to connect with others and grow from their life experiences. They naturally connect meaning to actions and events & see easily see how one concept connects to another and to the bigger picture. They often let life unfold instead of trying to control their direction. Rather, they want their path or purpose to be revealed to them from life circumstances. Golds are PLANNERS - they crave consistency and have a penchant for planning. Steadfast, reliable and conscientious, this style aims to create a life that is safe and secure. This inclination drives them to make check lists for tasks and create back-up plans in case things don't go as anticipated. They usually have a well-defined picture of what things need to be done, in the order it should be done for successful completion. Greens are THINKERS - they may spend a great deal of time lost in their thoughts and ideas and can derive great pleasure from doing so. They can hardly resist fixing, solving or figuring out an intellectual challenge, especially when someone says it cannot be done. They have a voracious appetite for knowledge and crave competency. The motivational fires are fueled by learning, imagination and invention. Oranges are MOVERS - known as "Movers and Shakers," not only do they like to move their own bodies, they move others to action. As fun-seekers, they like to keep things lively, entertaining, and moving along. They move from subject to subject in conversations, move priorities on a moment's notice and can move mountains with their motivation and delegation skills. They resist relationships and careers that are routine. They would rather be surprised by what life has to offer in the moment. Whether you speak a letter lingo (such as MBTI), a color lingo (such as Don Lowry's True Colors) or other descriptor lingo (such as Keirsey Temperaments) you will easily recognize the Personality Lingo attributed to each style.
Carry this book in your back pocket. Let it become your faithful friend that nudges you, at every point in your journey, to unlock your potential.
No matter where you are in life--searching for happiness, working toward a goal, longing for a better relationship, or feeling content and settled--focusing on your character strengths adds a whole new dimension. Recent research shows that when you understand and activate your positive personality traits, you become more resilient, manage stress better, and find greater fulllment in life.
In The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality, you'll be expertly guided by leading authorities through your 24 strengths. You'll soon see all the ways these strengths are your best-kept secret for boostingyour well-being. Discover how to appreciate what's best in you and champion strengths in the people you care about most.
As a bonus, you'll practice putting your strengths into action with Strengths Builder, an easy-to-learn, four-step, research-backed program.Your adventure lies ahead, and The Power of Character Strengths is your must-have resource for building your best life
Описание: Never before has there been a method that answers your deepest questions about who you are and your place in the world.Through the John Voris Method, you will discover what gives your life:* Happiness* Meaning* Purpose* Belonging DISCOVERING YOUR AUTHENTIC IDENTITY WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Описание: A revision of the bestselling guide to finding greater career satisfaction and success through Personality Type.
Автор: R M Harrison, R E Hester Название: Nuclear Power and the Environment ISBN: 1849731942 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849731942 Издательство: Royal Society of Chemistry Рейтинг: Цена: 13728.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book is concerned with reviewing the political and social context for nuclear power generation, the nuclear power fuel cycles and their implications for the environment.
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