Mary Barra’s quest to move GM to a manufacturer of electric cars has captured the attention of automobile aficionados, green-business advocates, and leaders of all types who have to admire Mary’s toughness in moving forward despite the overwhelming obstacles in her path.A decade ago, no one would have guessed that GM would be the company poised to lead America into the future. At a time when business book readers seem endlessly fascinated by soaring tech giants lik...

General Motors will die USA in eine Zukunft mit sauberer Energie und umweltverträglichen Verkehrsmitteln führen. CEO Mary Barra, die 2014 allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz das Ruder bei GM übernommen hat, versucht, das 114 Jahre alte Unternehmen neu zu erfinden und es für die Umstellung auf die Elektromobilität und das autonome Fahren zu rüsten. Der renommierte Journalist und GM-Experte David Welch zeigt anhand des Werdegangs von Mary Barra, welche mühsamen Schritte erforderlich sind, um einen ...

Shows in illuminating detail how the Allied and Axis forces used visual images and other propaganda material to sway public opinion during World War II.Author David Welch provides a neatly organized primary resource that focuses on key themes associated with World War II propaganda. Readers will not only be engrossed with a wide range of propaganda artifacts, they will also receive a better and more nuanced understanding of the nature of this propaganda and how it ...

Adolf Hitler, writing in Mein Kampf, was scathing in his condemnation of German propaganda in World War I, declaring that Germany failed to recognise that the mobilization of public opinion was a weapon of the first order. This, despite the fact that propaganda had been regarded by the German leadership, arguably for the first time, as an intrinsic part of the war effort. In this book, David Welch fully examines German society - politics, propaganda, public opinion and total war - in the G...

Published in the year 1994, The Third Reich is a valuable contribution to the field of History.

Armstrong Siddeley was one of the leading brands of British motor car from the 1920s to the 1960s. It created luxury cars that were renowned for their high standards. In this comprehensive book, David Welch tells the story of the marque and its various models, sprinkled with interesting anecdotes ranging from the complex company history to remarkable journeys achieved by Armstrong Siddeley owners. This includes the early years of Armstrong Siddeley and the relationships with Herbert Austin...

Mary Barra’s quest to move GM to a manufacturer of electric cars has captured the attention of automobile aficionados, green-business advocates, and leaders of all types who have to admire Mary’s toughness in moving forward despite the overwhelming obstacles in her path.A decade ago, no one would have guessed that GM would be the company poised to lead America into the future. At a time when business book readers seem endlessly fascinated by soaring tech giants lik...

Modern European History brings together a unique selection of documents covering the period from 1871 to 2000. The collection is organised by topic, and a clear historical context and chronological chart provide background for each section. This second edition brings the book up to date and includes such key themes in European history as:* Bismarck and Imperial Germany* the Russian Revolution* the origins and aftermath of the First and Second World Wars...

Modern European History brings together a unique selection of documents covering the period from 1871 to 2000. The collection is organised by topic, and a clear historical context and chronological chart provide background for each section. This second edition brings the book up to date and includes such key themes in European history as:* Bismarck and Imperial Germany* the Russian Revolution* the origins and aftermath of the First and Second World Wars...

Desmond Taylor—a free-spirited loner and heir to a family fortune—didn’t mean to fall in love. But when he stumbles upon a beautiful archer deep in the wilderness, they begin an electrifying and wild romance like no other. To make matters even more complicated, the woman is the goddess Artemis.Like her Mount Olympus kin, Artemis has walked among mortals for thousands of years. But Desmond and Artemis’s isolated paradise is violently shattered when they’re tracked down by the goddes...

Hells Waiting Room and Other Stories is a collection of fictionfrom flash fiction to longer fiction piecesthat immerse the reader in a world of intrigue and violence. These stories take the human experience to new levels and push the boundaries of landscape and character experiences.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Thorns Have Roses is a thought-provoking collection of essays brimming with wisdom, introspection, and heartfelt guidance. Through eloquent prose and profound insights, Ira David Welch reflects on education, change, society, personal growth, and the future. More than just a compilation of thoughts, this audiobook is a testament to a life dedicated to learning, reflecting, and sharing. Whether you seek wisdom, ponder life’s intr...