Simon Kelly's involvement in property development began when, as a computer-mad child in the 1980s, he started making spreadsheets for his father, the developer Paddy Kelly. By 2008, when the Irish property market crashed, Simon and Paddy owed their creditors nearly a billion euro. In 2009, they were the first big developers to admit they were bust - and they encouraged their fellow developers to face reality in the same way. In 2010, in the pages of a national newspaper, Simon Kelly apolo...

The 19th century in France witnessed the emergence of the structures of the modern art market that remain until this day. This book examines the relationship between the avant-garde Barbizon landscape painter, Théodore Rousseau (1812-1867), and this market, exploring the constellation of patrons, art dealers and critics who surrounded the artist. It argues for the pioneering role of Rousseau, his patrons and his public in the origins of the modern art market, and, in so doing, shifts atten...

"How do we get customers to choose us over our competitors?"In a crowded market it's imperative to demonstrate that you understand what your customers value and can communicate how you can solve their problem better than the competition.Stand-out Marketing presents original research which compares the content produced by organizations in a range of sectors which demonstrates that customers are left swimming in a "sea of sameness" by copyca...

This book offers both marketing and sales professionals a rare combined insight into both worlds to continuously capture customer intelligence and create value, by blending detailed research with academic rigor and commercial experience of the authors in both Europe and North America.It has never been easier to produce great marketing content and sales collateral. And yet, 90% of the content that marketing produces is NEVER used by sales. Why not? Because it’s not relevant to the a...

Miniserie Bianca 186Ella podía hacer que perdiera la corona... o que la salvara.¡Se rumoreaba que el querido rey Valentine iba a abdicar!El motivo era desconocido, pero se creía que podía ser porque no podía procrear. Los ojos de todo el mundo estaban clavados en él, pero él solo tenía ojos para la cautivadora Angelique, adiestradora de caballos para la élite.La atracción era tan potente en ese momento como lo fue hacía diez...

Simón Bolívar, born Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar, was a prominent Venezuelan military and political leader who played a pivotal role in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish colonial rule. Bolívar's full name, a reflection of the Spanish naming tradition, encompassed multiple middle names, highlighting his family's social status. His leadership and vision helped Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Bolivia secure their independenc...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTurn your wanderlust into reality with expert strategies from Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guy—the leading voice in travel and loyalty programs—with this ultimate resource for everything from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary.In How to Win at Travel, Brian Kelly shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the wor...

"Excellent!" - Ellen Datlow, Best Horror of the YearNew and startling original horror fiction from Derrick Boden, Armel Dagorn, Sarina Dorie, Daniel David Froid, J.F. Gleeson, Andrew Humphrey, Annika Barranti Klein, Linda Niehoff, Ashley Stokes, and Steve Rasnic Tem. Plus opinion, reviews, and commentary from Simon Strantzas, Orrin Grey, Lysette Stevenson, and Tom Goldstein.Artwork from Drazen Kozjan, and David Bowman.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen “that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on” (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems.When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom’s video on social media take off, she’s captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can ...

Leyendas apaches, minas abandonadas y experimentos secretos enla segunda entrega de la nueva serie de Preston & Child que mezclaarqueología, historia, asesinato y suspense.Corrie Swanson, joven agente del FBI, se enfrenta al descubrimiento de un cuerpo momificado en High Lonesome, un pueblo minero de Nuevo México abandonado hace mucho tiempo. El cadáver se encuentra en posición fetal, el rostro presenta un rictus te...

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Una conexión tan intensa … ¡era imposible de disimular!Cuando el helicóptero que pilotaba Reid Blake se estrelló en una zona desértica de Australia, una joven que se encontraba recogiendo plantas en la zona lo mantuvo con vida. En la oscuridad y en una situación desesperada, se creó una estrecha relación entre ambos, por lo que, cuando rescataron a Reid y ella desapareció, él no paró hasta encontrarla.

Don’t miss the stunning no.1 New York Times bestseller.New country. New life. Whole new world . . .When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox’s mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings to California, where they think they will be safe from the virus.But life in America isn’t easy. At Knox’s new school, the other kids think that because he is from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, M...