A comprehensive exploration of Machiavelli's life and thought – covering everything from his preoccupation with truth, fortune, and power, to his frequently bawdy poetry, love affairs, and friendships.Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what Machiavelli really believed – and why he matters so much today.Who was Niccolo Machiavelli and why should we consider him relevant to the problems and vexations of the modern world? Ste...

One of The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Books of the YearFeatured on the New York Times' The Daily podcast and CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPSWhat our failures during the pandemic cost us, and why we must do better**The Covid pandemic quickly led to the greatest mobilization of emergency powers in human history. By early April 2020, half the world’s population—3.9 billion people—were living under quarantine. People were t...

Hitler and Nazi Germany provides a concise introduction to Hitler’s rise to power and Nazi domestic and foreign policies through to the end of the Second World War. Combining narrative, the views of different historians, interpretation and a selection of sources, this book provides a concise introduction and study aid for students.This second edition has been extensively revised and expanded and includes new chapters on the Nazi regime, the SS and Gestapo, and the Second W...

He’s taking charge…Ramon di Crianza Perez is used to getting his own way. So, when Annalisa Wilson refuses his generous offer to purchase the Menorcan estate she unexpectedly inherited, he’s outraged! And intrigued… In fact, the closer Ramon gets to her, the more he desires her. And he always gets what he wants.…•To become the CEO of Fortune Productions, Antonio Scarlatti must marry the boss’s daughter! Antonio resents this blackmail – but would it be...

This new introductory mechanics textbook is written for engineering students within further and higher education who are looking to bridge the gap between A-Level and university or college.

This guide from the founder of Kombucha Wonder Drink demystifies the process of brewing kombucha at home and offers recipes for using it in infusions, smoothies, cocktails, and more.The Wonder DrinkKombucha—a fizzy, fermented tea-based beverage packed with probiotics, vitamins, and enzymes—has home brewers salivating. And who better to guide you through the brewing process than a tea guru with more than forty years of experience under his b...

The primary goal of any industrial hygienist is to prevent hazards before they affect workers. However, safeguards can fail, and human error is inevitable, leading to potential overexposure to occupational hazards. This book explores how to create a dynamic and responsive workplace, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention using modern technology through wearable monitors and sensors.This book explores the integration of wearable technology in industrial hygie...

The bestseller Manglish: Malaysian English at its Wackiest is back, with more new words, hilarious expressions and idioms. Packed with humour, irreverence and fun, as well as cultural idiosyncrasies, it bids us all to lighten up, laugh at ourselves and enjoy our multicultural way of life. This book is an entertaining, funny and witty compilation of commonly used Malaysian English words and expressions. Whether Malaysian, expat, visitor or a fresh-off- the-plane Mat Salleh, you'll never be ...

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, Betty Baird, a spirited and independent young woman, embarks on a series of extraordinary adventures. From her daring escape from a boarding school to her thrilling encounters with a mysterious stranger, Betty's life is a whirlwind of excitement and intrigue. As she navigates the challenges of love, friendship, and societal expectations, Betty's unwavering determination and infectious enthusiasm will captivate readers of all ages. Join Betty on her unfor...

WINNER OF THE NAQUIB MAHFOUZ MEDAL FOR LITERATURESHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC FICTIONONE OF THE 50 MOST IMPORTANT ARABIC NOVELS OF THE 21ST CENTURY (THE NATIONAL)In the once beautiful city of Aleppo, one family descends into ruin in this novel from "one of the rising stars of Arab fiction" (New York Times)Irrepressible Sawsan flirts with militias, the ru...

It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done--God wants you. It's time to throw off everything that hinders and pursue what truly matters: life with Jesus.Growing up the son of a preacher--a traveling evangelist who was an upright man behind the pulpit and a violent husband at home--Stephen McWhirter wanted nothing to do with Christianity. This darkness led to eleven years of rebellion, addiction, and brokenness. He sought escape through anything the world cou...

Read by the author.It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done--God wants you. It's time to throw off everything that hinders and pursue what truly matters: life with Jesus.Growing up the son of a preacher--a traveling evangelist who was an upright man behind the pulpit and a violent husband at home--Stephen McWhirter wanted nothing to do with Christianity. This darkness led to eleven years of rebellion, addiction, and brokenness. He ...