Imagine being confined to a fortress for sixteen long years, bound not by shackles of steel but by Machiavellian assurances from the most cunning rulers of a troubled kingdom. And at long last, when the cloak of doublespeak begins to fray, threats of swift punishment replace hollow promises. Power and Greed Destroyed the Detroit Public School System tells the tale of the collapse of the Detroit Public School system at the hands of the most powerful people in Michigan government. The method of destruction was like a chess game where kings, pawns, and a queen strategically maneuvered through the school district until the total dismantlement of the school system was achieved. Under the guise of school reform and promises of providing the children of Detroit with an opportunity of a lifetime, these skilled players persuaded unsuspecting employees and students to be willing participants in their own eventual demise. Like the Flint water crisis, government officials chose money over lives, with Detroit children paying the ultimate price. Checkmate.
The only way humanity can ease its collective pain and suffering is through cooperation, but can you imagine our politicians standing for unconditional love in their daily political busyness of representing us, the people, who elected them to office? Chances are you cant, which is why we need a new model to govern our affairs. The Spiritual Busyness model asks the question of who we are in our daily busyness, including our elected officials. One of the reasons its so dynamic is its franchising aspect, which gives the model a pay-it-forward component that is practical and explosive. Franchise owners who share the model with others will generate outrageous cash flows. Moreover, the model comes with its own co-operative political movement and transformational workshop. The more community that is created, the more money that is made by everyone simply by sharing ideas rather than by capitalizing on them. People win, communities win, businesses win, banks win, and governments win. The best part is the winning is noninflationary, sustainable, and democraticand it will lead to vibrant communities of people doing what they love doing, which is just another name for service.
Social justice, "woke" culture, social media, gender dynamics, and insouciance intersect in this pandemic-inspired graphic novel about the repercussions of making mistakes.
After Beth Stewart's parents got divorce, she lived with her father during the summers on a ranch in the high-mountain plains of Northern Arizona. This was where she met and fell in love with Monty Jarrett. They both enrolled in the same university and were happy until her mother encouraged her to date other boys. Devastated, Monty felt like he could no longer be near her. With the war in Vietnam still raging, the young cowboy joined the army rather than to wait to be drafted. Matt Stryker, Beth's illegitimate half brother, took over his mother's real estate business in Phoenix, Arizona. On a trip to visit family, Matt met Laura Patterson, a chef from San Francisco. He proposed to her a few months later, and Laura accepted. But she was unaware that Matt still struggled with the love he had lost. Raised by her grandparents in Germany, Marthe Lange never knew the mother that gave birth to her or the father that abandoned her. After the death of her grandmother, Marthe journeyed to San Diego, California, as an exchange student. Knowing that her father lived close by, she wrote to him. And a few days later, Monty Jarrett came to meet the daughter he had never known. This is the story of five people, their lives woven together over time. Decisions were made, loved ones lost, and new ones found. Eventually, the paths of these people will emerge, fate inevitably drawing them together across the bands of time, tearing at the fabric of their emotions.
A collection of Fred Basset's comics from 2012 Britain's best-loved canine cartoon hero returns in another annual collection from the Daily Mail's popular Fred Basset strip. Whether he's stealing unattended food, leaving doggy footprints on the carpet, or chasing the neighbor's cat, Fred's antics and his astute observations on humans will keep you entertained for hours.
Join Fred and co. on and off the leash, as they indulge in their favourite activities, visit the seaside, play golf, find love – and chase plenty of cats, naturally. With a whole host of old favourites plus newer friends, this very special collectable edition highlights the most memorable moments from Fred’s incredible half-century in print.
Fred Basset has been delighting fans for over 40 years. Now, in this special hardback collector's edition, we give the history of Fred, and reproduce some of the earliest cartoons from the life and times of Fred. Alongside reproductions of early rough sketches, The Fred Files also includes an introduction from Alex Graham's daughter, who describes how Fred came about and how he is now a recognized around the world. A unique collector's edition, The Fred Files reveals how the nation's favorite dog has been delighting fans for nearly half a century.
The nation’s favourite canine is back! Join Fred and his friends for more antics and escapades in this new collection of his wittiest strips from the Daily Mail.
Fred's wry observations delight fans young and old...' DOGS TODAY The nation’s favourite canny cartoon canine is here again with another bumper collection of his most chucklesome strips from the Daily Mail.
Celebrate 60 years of Fred Basset! Britain's favourite basset hound returns for the final time in this collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail. Fred is retiring - but not without returning one final time to take a bow. Dive into this special-edition yearbook to join Fred and his faithful companions and celebrate 60 heart-warming years of lively adventures, witty escapades and charming everyday antics. Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and for more than half a century he has made himself a household name with readers all over the world. Six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world. This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all fans.
Just when you thought he'd retired, Fred Basset makes his triumphant comeback in this exciting new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail. Packed with humorous episodes from the lives of this much-loved hound and his mischievous mates, this charming yearbook is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of anyone who reads it.
Through all life’s ups and downs, Britain’s favourite basset hound is always here to lift our spirits. Join Fred and the gang in this brand-new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.
Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and critical review coverage in major areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject, the series creates a unique service for the active research chemist with regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in particular areas of chemistry. Subject coverage of all volumes is very similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis. As EPR continues to find new applications in virtually all areas of modern science, including physics, chemistry, biology and materials science, this series caters not only for experts in the field, but also those wishing to gain a general overview of EPR applications in a given area.
The Superstate is everywhere, and it's authority is absolute. Yoga Town is a city divided. While they wait to leave the earth, the 1% can bend reality to their will, they live in a consequence free world where anything goes. Meanwhile, the masses are pacified by a drugged out, government mandated digital dreamscape while they wait to perish on this dying planet. But there is still hope, for angels roam the earth. With their help, maybe some rebellious spirits can start to make a change. Experience 15 surreal and disturbing tales of rebellious fembots, celebrity turkey shoots, violent astral projection and an all-new take on the TV dinner.
The days of brand activation are nearing an end. The future lies in customer activation. The concept of ‘brand activation’ has become an overused buzzword in the sales and marketing world. The term is becoming rapidly outdated, used to describe anything from mass media advertising and outdoor events to digital applications and in-store point of sale. Drawing on research, industry insights and real-life examples, the authors of Brand Activation: Implementing the Real Drivers of Sales and Profit argue that there is an urgent need to re-think the role and definition of activation in the modern marketplace. What is its link to actual purchases and, more importantly, how can it be measured? In an environment of unrelenting retail disruption in which the gap between brands and consumers is continually widening how do marketers identify – and measure – those factors that create the all important ‘moment of sale’? This is, after all, where real value begins for both the brand and the consumer. In their previous book, Death of the Salesman, the authors argued that the sales function is ripe for reinvention. In this book they take a deeper look at the sales process and how consumers are navigating the purchase journey in the current environment.
Britain’s best-loved basset hound returns in this all-new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail Keep an eye on any unguarded sausages, because the gang is back! Join Fred and his friends as they embark on a whole new collection of lively adventures and light-hearted mischief, and prepare to discover the delights of life on four paws. Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and over more than half a century he has made himself a household name with readers all over the world. Nearly six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world. This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all fans.
Fred's wry observations delight fans young and old.' Dogs Today The inimitable Fred is back! Join Britain’s best-loved basset hound and his friends once again for more canine capers and good-natured escapades with this whole new collection of witty cartoons from the Daily Mail.
National treasure Fred Basset returns! Dive in to this new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail to join Fred and his loveable gang on their latest antics and escapades.
Elect Alex is a short book offering a new interpretation of both the Bible and the Quran. Author Alex J. Clark Jr. emphasizes peace, love, and kindness as a solution to the many crimes he sees in the world around us.
Fred Basset is without doubt the acknowledged authority on slipper gnawing, newspaper collection, and postman harassment, and his wonderfully dry wisecracks now grace publications worldwide. This is another top-notch collection of cartoons from the Daily Mail's classic Fred Basset strip, featuring one of the most endearing and enduring of Britain's cartoon heroes. The Fred Basset books are collector's items, and sell out each year.
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