Heroes and Landmarks of British Aviation: from Airships to the Jet Age
Peter J. Edwards and Richard Edwards
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Heroes and Landmarks of British Aviation tells the dramatic story of a world leading aviation...
The Simplicity Cycle: A Field Guide to Making Things Better Without Making Them Worse
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The award-winning engineer, Air Force lieutenant colonel, and author of F.I.R.E offers a road map...
Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated Patriots Day (2016) in Movies
Jul 12, 2019
Patriot’s Day stars Mark Wahlberg as a police officer and native Bostonian who is placed on duty for the Boston Marathon. The film is not about him or his personal experience. Rather, the film is more about the myriad of individuals who witness or fall victim to the attack that day. Unlike similar films that deal with the topic of terrorism, the film does not focus on the effect the events have on one or two people. The film is complex and demonstrates the circumstances of the attack, the investigation, the apprehension, and the personal experiences through a variety of voices and faces. The film makes the experience personal and does not depend on sensationalism to sell the story.
The film will captivate those that see it in being able to learn more about the individuals involved or who fell victim. It is also remarkable in its ability to weave the storytelling so that each player has a strong development before their portion of the tale is fully realized. It allows for an appreciation of the individuals involved and demonstrates that they are more than just names in a report. Patriot’s Day is a film that will open wounds for those who witnessed and experienced the events first-hand, but allows for those who have little to no memory of that week to delve deeper into the way that the events played out and truly understand the manner in which the city of Boston went from hurting, to healing, to being strong.
Hazel (1853 KP) rated Networking Thoughtfully: The 30 Minute Read That Could Change Your Life in Books
May 24, 2017
With over thirty thoughts, the reader is taken through clever ideas to boost their confidence and communication skills. The advice is written clearly, accompanied with examples to help get the most of the author's guidance. The tone of the writing is almost conversational, resulting in the sense that the author understands your anxieties and is talking from personal experience.
Although written with business gain at the forefront, Networking Thoughtfully can also be used to aid personal development. Learning how to start conversations and come up with ways to introduce yourself is beneficial when meeting new people regardless of the circumstances.
The book itself is set out neatly making it easy to follow. It is also easy to dip in and out, reading only the parts relevant to yourself, though if you wish to read it cover to cover it will only take half an hour.
Whether you are new to networking or want to improve your skills, Networking Thoughtfully is an excellent book to read. You are guaranteed to learn something new and develop techniques that benefit both your business and yourself.
Forward Thinking: This Diary Can Change Your Life
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Forward Thinking is a 52-week diary to inspire you to write down your plans and hopes, thoughts and...
The Varieties of Pension Governance: Pension Privatization in Europe
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The ongoing privatization of pensions - the shift from state to private responsibility for old age...
Conversations: Volume 2
Jorge Luis Borges and Osvaldo Ferrari
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Recorded during Jorge Luis Borges's final years, this second volume of his conversations with...
Suicidal: Why We Kill Ourselves
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For much of his thirties, Jesse Bering thought he was probably going to kill himself. He was a...
Bird of Passage: Recollections of a Physicist
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Here is the intensely personal and often humorous autobiography of one of the most distinguished...