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
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.
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
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.
How ancient texts could and could not be changed has been in the focus of vibrant scholarly discussions in recent years. The present volume offers contributions from a representative group of prominent scholars from different backgrounds and specialties in the areas of Classical and Biblical studies who were gathered at an interdisciplinary symposium held in May 2015 at the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the first part of the volume Ancient Scribal and Editorial Practices, the authors approach ancient scribal and editorial techniques in Greek, Latin, and Syriac sources concerning classical and biblical texts, their textual criticism, and editorial history. The second part Textual History of the Hebrew Bible focuses on scribal and editorial aspects of the textual history of the Hebrew Bible. The third part Writing and Rewriting in Translation deals with a variety of writings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha, and Patristic texts in various languages (Greek, Coptic, Arabic, Armenian, and Georgian), focusing on issues of textual criticism and translation technique. The volume contains an especially rich assortment of contributions by Georgian textual scholars concerning ancient editorial practices and ancient Georgian translations of biblical and patristic texts. This collection of papers provides insights into a variety of different areas of study that seldom come into contact with each other but are clearly in many ways related.
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.
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.
Ivy and Drew have become lost in Avalon. The siblings soon learn their grandmother's fairy tales hold truths far more sinister than expected. As they find themselves straying further from home, they realize the only way back to reality is by accepting the help of a mad pariah hidden within a snow globe. Can Ivy and Drew escape from the dangers of this magical world in time to save their family from a terrible curse?
The Spanish mystic St. Peter de Alc ntara is known as the patron saint of night watchmen, as well as the patron saint of Brazil. In A Golden Treatise of Mental Prayer, we're treated to a glimpse into the fascinating life of this remarkable Saint who, while in prayer and contemplation, was reported to have been seen levitating and was known to perform miracles. We're also introduced to his methods of contemplative prayer and his teachings. Preferring to preach to the poor, Peter drew much of the inspiration for his teachings from the Old Testament, and his focus was almost always on the topic of compassion.
A one-off collection of twelve Shakespearean-themed murder mysteries set in Elizabethan London, featuring Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, from the acclaimed author of the 7th century Irish Sister Fidelma mysteries. It is the early 1600s and the City of London sees Queen Elizabeth living out her dying days as Scottish King James waits in the wings to take to the throne. Meanwhile, in Southwark, along the south bank of the River Thames, Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, maintains law and order amongst the cut-throats and smugglers, in the taverns and brothels, as well as with the gentlefolk, who flock across the river to enjoy the latest plays by Shakespeare and Jonson. In twelve enthralling murder mysteries, brought together in this captivating collection of short stories, Master Hardy Drew confronts mystery and murder most foul and learns that deaths come cheaply on the Bankside Watch . . . Acclaim for Peter Tremayne: 'This is masterly storytelling from an author breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about' Belfast Telegraph 'Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot' Publishers Weekly 'The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative' The Times
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!
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.
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