In this "great and necessary addition to the canon of Vietnam War memoirs" the author "is a thoroughly human Virgil guiding us through the hell of combat" ( New York Journal of Books).Peter Clark's year in Vietnam began in July 1966, when he was shipped out with hundreds of other young recruits as a replacement in the 1st Infantry Division. Assigned to the Alpha Company, Clark gives a visceral and vivid account of life in the platoon as he progresses from ...

Sam Clemens escaped with his life from the Mississippi Valley in 1861. He went to the Nevada Territory in 1861 as the irreverent 20 something assistant to Sam’s brother, Orion, the Territorial Secretary and 2nd most powerful person in the Nevada Territory— second only to Governor Nye, with whom Sam lost a debate on State’s rights (& wrongs).He tried to be a peacemaker with his sarcastic wit during the disagreement that came to be known as the Civil War. But while he succeeded in a ...

An in-depth look at the diverse group of men who comprised Britain’s first Labour Party in 1924.In January of 1924, the cabinet of the first Labour government consisted of twenty white, middle-aged men, as it had for generations. But the election also represented a radical departure from government by the ruling class. Most members of the administration had left school by the age of fifteen. Five of them had started work by the time they were twelve years old. Thre...

Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul: these are only three names that have been given to the city that straddles two continents, was the capital of two multinational empires and is today a vibrant commercial and artistic city, the largest in Turkey and, after Moscow, the largest in Europe. After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire nearly a century ago, it played second fiddle to the new capital, Ankara, but in the last twenty years it has enjoyed a renaissance as an exciting international ci...

Emirates Diaries tells the story of how Peter Clark came to love the Emirates and its people. He got to know Abu Dhabi sheikhs and Dubai merchants and people at every level of society. The country was on the cusp of enormous economic expansion and this book is an affectionate picture of the Emirates when it was still like a chain of large informal villages. The people of the UAE were aware of their good fortune and were, he found, open, generous and innovative.Clark arranged for th...

A geographical narrative of Charles Dickens’s life in Kent.Few novelists have written so intimately about a city as Charles Dickens wrote about London, but he was intimately connected to Kent more than any other part of Britain. Perhaps Kent meant more to him than the capital. He had an idyllic childhood in Chatham and Kent features in his first works of fiction, Sketches by Boz and The Pickwick Papers, and in his favorite novel, David Copperf...

Clark takes us on a geographical journey through Churchill's life, following his footsteps through Britain and Ireland.More than half a century after his death, Winston Churchill, the most significant British statesman of the twentieth century, continues to intrigue us. Peter Clark’s book, however, is not merely another Churchill biography. Churchill’s Britain takes us on a geographical journey through Churchill’s life, leading us in Churchill’s footsteps ...

Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul: these are only three names that have been given to the city that straddles two continents, was the capital of two multinational empires and is today a vibrant commercial and artistic city, the largest in Turkey and, after Moscow, the largest in Europe. With its location as a port, Istanbul has always absorbed ideas, people and styles from north, south, east and west. Its multiculturalism is a microcosm of the world’s. Neither standard guide nor conventi...

In the high point of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Commander Matthis is sent on a dangerous mission in Moscow. After being tortured, he is reformed into a Soviet sleeper agent in a mission against the United States. When he arrives, all hell breaks loose and he must work with elites from the Marine Corps and the SAS to defend American soil.

A guide to Public Speaking for the occasional speaker. By using the simple formula that the book explains in detail, anyone can successfully speak publicly at such events as a short presentation, a thank you or wedding speech.The method described is complete and includes examples to ensure the reader fully understands how to implement the preparation of their engagement to ensure complete confidence in the delivery of their speaking engagement.Anxiety being reduced to a min...

A book for beginners needing to carry out the occasional public speaking event, perhaps a wedding, a presentation, a birthday speech or a reading at a solemn event.101 Tips Public Speaking, provides the answer to many aspects, that would be first time speakers fear. In fact it is suitable to assist anyone needing to speak in public intermittently.The author draws on his vast experience, over thirty years of public speaking events, both formal and informal. Learn the pitfall...

In a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success, "The Long Game - Building a Business That Lasts" offers a refreshing perspective on what it truly takes to build a lasting, resilient business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur starting out, a business owner looking to scale sustainably, or a leader wanting to secure a lasting legacy, this book is your guide to thinking strategically, planning for the future, and staying grounded in what matters most."The Long Game" delves in...