When you’re sneaking around the city at night you feel like a kid again. The seriousness of the world is unmasked as a series of facades, dead objects just waiting to be painted. I was immediately hooked. Out on the street I could say anything I wanted. So what did I want to say? Peter Drew’s posters are a familiar sight across Australia – his ‘Real Australians Say Welcome’ and ‘Aussie’ campaigns took on lives of their own, attaining cult status and starting conversations all over the country. But who made them, and why? In this irresistible and unexpected memoir, Peter Drew searches for the answers to these questions. He traces the links between his creative and personal lives, and discovers surprising parallels between Australia’s dark, unacknowledged past and the unspoken conflict at the core of his own family. Packed full of Peter Drew’s memorable images, Poster Boy is an intelligent, funny and brutally honest dive into the stew of individual, family and national identity. It’s about politics and art, and why we need them both. And it’s about making a mark. ‘Peter Drew’s work changes how we see our streets and country, as well as activism and art. Be warned: This galvanising book might propel you to start a movement yourself.’ —Benjamin Law 'An unflinching look at modern Australia, Poster Boy is a tale literally told from the streets. It is a stark story where the villains blend in with those devoted to pushing for change. This book floored me.' —Osher Günsberg ‘To read Poster Boy is to experience the life-enriching idea that one person can make real change. Then wait for the minute, the day, the week, when the afterglow of his story works its magic on your own simple deeds. From little things, big things truly grow.’ —Megan Morton ‘An insightful look into the life and mind of one of Australia's most progressive and forthright artists of our generation.’ —Nick Mitzevich, director of the National Gallery of Australia
For most of three decades, Drew Pearson was the most well-known journalist in the United States. In his daily newspaper column--the most widely syndicated in the nation--and on radio and television broadcasts, he chronicled the political and public policy news of the nation. At the same time, he worked his way into the inner circles of policy makers in the White House and Congress, lobbying for issues he believed would promote better government and world peace. Pearson, however, still found time to record his thoughts and observations in his personal diary. Published here for the first time, Washington Merry-Go-Round presents Pearson's private impressions of life inside the Beltway from 1960 to 1969, revealing how he held the confidence of presidents--especially Lyndon B. Johnson--congressional leaders, media moguls, political insiders, and dozens of otherwise unknown sources of information. His direct interactions with the DC glitterati, including Bobby Kennedy and Douglas MacArthur, are featured throughout his diary, drawing the reader into the compelling political intrigues of 1960s Washington and providing the mysterious backstory on the famous and the notorious of the era.
This book provides an A-Z of unusual cases which have challenged the author over a period of more than 40 years. Some are exotic, some tragic, some embarrassing, some triumphant, but all are recorded as they happened, and in verse.
Jesus changed Peter from a shaking reed to a solid rock in the faith . . . and he can do the same for you! Meet Peter--an impetuous, rough fisherman who fell in love with the Lord. Follow his transformation from an inexperienced follower of Jesus into a mature disciple. And, in the process, meet the Christ whose love and power shaped the life of this fisherman from Galilee.
You always hear how important it is to be educated so you can earn a good living. In Buyers Intervention a veteran sales professional shares from experience why he believes so many people who actually achieve this goal, end up seemingly quite uneducated when it comes to spending their hard earned cash. Working in the framework of a well-known theory of the actual process of how we learn, you will see the following important truths that have probably eluded you since you spent your first nickel: 1) That you actually learned much about how to spend starting at a very young age from the very ones who benefit from your purchases. 2) Technology has made the marketing machine more powerful than ever and yet people remain completely unaware of its white noise running in the background of their lives every day, influencing why, how and what they buy. 3) A new way to think and move forward to the "someday" you really want for you and your legacy. Peter Drew, founder of Buyers Intervention
Jesus changed Peter from a shaking reed to a solid rock in the faith . . . and he can do the same for you! Meet Peter--an impetuous, rough fisherman who fell in love with the Lord. Follow his transformation from an inexperienced follower of Jesus into a mature disciple. And, in the process, meet the Christ whose love and power shaped the life of this fisherman from Galilee.
This book is presented in two parts. Part 1 is a discussion and summary of the first four miasms. In Part 2, Carcinosinum and the cancer miasm are examined in detail.
Required reading on campaign reform" (The Boston Globe) and the real story behind the current campaign finance scandals from America's preeminent political reporterElizabeth Drew's book on campaign finance reform has been referred to throughout the Congressional committee investigation of campaign finance abuses. This "bible" of campaign reform not only has been instrumental in issuing subpoenas to people and groups at the hearings, but has single-handedly informed the electorate of the dark and hidden places in our political system.In this provocative account of the real political clash of 1996 -- the fight for the House of Representatives -- Drew introduces us to a set of characters who had a huge impact on our politics and on the outcome of the election. With her access to back rooms and secret meetings she reveals the strategies conservative groups were willing to take to ensure victory in the House, and demonstrates conclusively that the revelations of abuses of the finance laws bythe Clinton team cost the Democrats the House."A prime source for the Senate's probe into questionable fund-raising by Democrats and Republicans". -- Los Angeles Times"A valuable book on a political system moved by big money and clever manipulation". -- Chicago Tribune
How to achieve procurement excellence today and evolve to be ready for tomorrow Procurement entrepreneurship pays. High-performing procurement teams can deliver huge value to their companies—regardless of industry. The best companies are advancing talent-management strategies into the heart of their procurement organizations with huge success. In addition to an estimated $84 billion in yearly cost savings, companies who give procurement leaders prominence deliver superior returns from their operations as well as lower their costs of goods sold. This book, written by a group of purchasing and supply management practice experts, shares the hard-earned insights of more than ten years of dedicated procurement research conducted with leading academic institutions and practical experience with marquee clients in the field of procurement. It is also a natural successor to the many articles McKinsey & Company has published on the topic. This reliable resource skillfully explains and codifies the best practices that leading companies have pioneered in procurement as well as frames how procurement must evolve to grapple with new global, social, and economic issues affecting business over the next decade. Details the four key dimensions of procurement excellence Showcases the five megatrends that will change the way business is done in the next decade Provides strategies that business leaders can adopt in the face of these megatrends, together with practical advice about next steps and case examples The road ahead will require you to redefine your vision for procurement and implement the required changes. Procurement 20/20 will show you how.
Meet an irrepressible kid doodler-turned-sketch artist, in this breakout illustrated diary fiction mystery from Drew Dernavich, Elvin Link, Please Report to the Principal's Office. Meet Elvin Link—slacker, notorious doodler, and the only kid in fifth grade who hasn't (yet) received a wedgie from the school bully Peter Zorber. Can Elvin navigate the last few weeks of school without getting into trouble for his incessant doodling? How will he steer clear of the class wedgie-master? And is it possible to turn a hobby into a crime fighting skill and solve a school mystery? Elvin Link is about to find out all the answers, and he'll do it with a flip disc in one hand and a bottle of hot sauce in the other! Christy Ottaviano Books
My rather sudden spiritual awakening came in the middle of an extremely self-serving point of my life at the age of 24. When the mercy and grace of God hit me head on, I became acutely aware of the reality that I was truly loved by my Creator. It was an event I will never forget. The next year I was blessed with a new wife, my high school sweetheart. Then, a difficult part of our journey would further shape my attitude as we walked through six years of infertility. No words can describe the joy and gratitude as the first of our first of three sons arrived over thirty two years ago. Today, busy with our beautiful grandchildren, I feel this calling to help these guys remember God and inspire them to keep Him first place.
We've added an additional 50 pages with 30% more content! Peter Greenlaw's revolutionary nutritional technology helped me lose 15 pounds quickly. It has also dramatically improved my athletic performance. I am a believer. Dr. Bill Andrews Leading Pioneer in Anti-Aging Led the team that discovered human telomerase in the 1990's "There is no other book that gives step-by-step instructions and discloses the hidden secrets you have been looking for. I urge you to read this book and learn how easy it is to have more energy, better health, more endurance, achieve your weight goal, and look and feel younger than you have ever dreamed possible." John W Anderson Nutraceutical Research Scientist Formulator for more than 600 companies, including GNC The enemy is not calories but toxins. "Our world and our food are being polluted with toxins. Really bad things happen to our bodies as a result. Nutritional science is showing us how to remove toxins." Peter shares with you the surprisingly easy way to do this using a safe, fast and sustainable process. More than one million people have transformed their lives already. Now, what about you? This book will tell you: How toxicity creates Obesogens in our bodies How to gain more energy How to experience less stress How to sleep better Why counting calories will not work How to safely lose weight fast The result? You will live healthier longer!
This behind-the-scenes account analyzes the evolution of the premier classical theatre company in the U.S. against the changing social and economic landscape of Washington, D.C.
Design and make your own toys, using wind power, jet propulsion, electricity, and solar energy. Make a cablecar, a motorboat, or a jetmobile by following simple instructions.
This irreverent, but serious guide to what life in higher education institutions is really like, now enhanced by 100 new tips Invaluable advice that ranges from getting your Ph.D. to setting the course of your academic careerThe 100 new hints expand sections on the dissertation process, job hunting, life in the classroom and on dealing with students, as well as on matters that affect readers’ careers, such as research, publication, and tenure. The book concludes with a tongue-in-cheek appendix on How to Become a Millionaire while an academic.
Congressman Jim Ryun has provided a wealth of stories of quiet historical heroes who have, for the most part, been ignored by popular culture and nearly lost in the mist of the past. This book is not about popular heroes or cultural icons such as George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. These heroes were common people who stood firm in the face of tyranny, to give their lives for others, and to right the wrongs of social injustice. Their stories will inspire you to rise up to slay the dragons of your world.
This work analyzes a subject of some controversy in light of sound hermeneutics and exegesis while building upon biblical truths that support this undertaking. This is not a simple academic exercise but rather instills in believers a sense of encouragement whereby we can arrive at biblical truths based on accurately handling the Word of God while taking a pastoral approach in applying these truths. The subject at hand is the "sons of God" in Genesis 6 and the book of Job, together with NT revelation that reveals who these "sons of God" are in both Testaments. Determining who these sons of God are in Genesis 6 and Job is more than simply winning an argument. It is at the crux of the spiritual war that began in the garden and continues today but can be misunderstood and therefore undermined by improper biblical approaches. This manuscript helps to set the stage for a proper redemptive historical look into the people of God and catapults the believer into a future hope that God promised to the patriarchs through a coming Messiah whose lineage in Luke 3:23 states, "Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph," and ends back in the garden in verse 38, "the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God." This is an instructive biblical account of the war that was precipitated between the two seeds that God set at odds with each other after Satan's temptation and Adam's rebellion. And as I move through the biblical particulars, the story finally ends as a "happily ever after" description of what God accomplishes through His victorious Son with His people ultimately ruling and reigning with Him on the new earth among the new heavens.
Maser and Simpson provide a compilation of informative and amusing anecdotes that reflect the lives of early Methodists, providing little known facts and true stories about familiar Methodist leaders as well as about those sitting in Methodist pews. If Saddlebags Could Talk is an excellent resource for all ministers, Sunday School teachers, libraries, and Methodist lay persons.
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