Bücher von Peter Smith

Born, Brechin, Scotland, Sept. 21, 1802. Died, Andover, Massachusetts, July 6, 1880.

When Celeste Kelly, a brilliant but troubled young physicist from Australia, attempts to find the hidden secrets shared within the many worlds theory, the uncertainty principle and string theory, Bob, a being from another dimension, materialises to expand her research, hoping that she will help steer humanity to a new level of consciousness. Inspired by their vision, she takes on the challenge, but in order to help build a brighter future for our planet, she must overcome personal tragedy, move far beyond accepted science, and outsmart those who wish to silence her. Her own transcendence may open the door for the rest of humanity to follow - but only if she survives long enough to share her discoveries.

The Sales Minute is a short-form book for retail salespeople that covers 101 sales tips. The book can be used ongoing as a reference to drive positive sales habits and behaviors, built on real-world experience, and sales psychology.

Crime thriller on the high seas: "The whispering breeze swept across the latitude of Capricorn, and The Revenge had her sails set to capture every breath Mother Nature bestowed upon her. She was on a broad reach, and making a healthy six knots. The faultless azure skies brought harmony and soulful bliss to those fortunate to witness the accord." Capt. Blake and his hardy crew are on a voyage, which will have massive implications for friendship and freedoms for people around the world. This fast moving short novel is ideal for those who like clever twists and turns in the plot.

That itch is getting worse. Your dreary office job is simply not doing it for you. You're sick of reading all those exciting tales of other people taming gorillas in Rwanda or scaling Andean peaks. How you wish you were brave enough to quit and follow in their footsteps. Isn't there somewhere a little less scary?And then one day you see the advert in the paper: "Teach English in Japan! Experience a new culture! Earn money!"Now that's more like it, you say. Yes, Japan! Perfect! An enticing blend of the exotic and the modern. And safe too!Next thing, you're on the plane, excited at the prospect of your own adventure about to start.What could possibly go wrong?Quite a lot, it turns out.'GAIJIN: Nine Cautionary Tales of Life in Japan's English Teaching Community' is the story of a bunch of ordinary folk who, for a variety of reasons, decide to strike out and make a new life for themselves in the Far East. We watch as their lives unfold. There are highs and lows. There are shocks and surprises aplenty. There's a contender for the world's worst karaoke performance. There are challenges and tough choices. Spoiler alert: It rarely ends well.Anyone who's spent time in Japan will find plenty to relate to.And anyone considering a change of country might do well to read this first.Some people are probably better off staying home.

Letters of the Rev. John Smith to his brother - A Methodist prescher is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Geometrisches Vorstellungsvermögen wird in abwechslungsreichen Übungen mit Mustern und Formen auf mathematische Flächen und Körper übertragen, aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven betrachtet und beschrieben. Schritt für Schritt entstehen geometrische Flächen und Körper durch eigenes Tun. 48 Seiten, FARBDRUCK

This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and attempts to answer the question What makes a truly great rock performance? Author Peter Smith, an experienced concert goer, delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances over the last 50+ years and, with the support of his daughter, Laura Smith, analyzes 100 selected performances covering the themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity and maturity. The approach taken is based upon qualitative analysis, reflection, and autoethnography. The selected performances cover a range of diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Barbara Streisand, David Bowie, and the like.

Originally published in 1984, this book argues that there is an inherited suspicion from the nineteenth century that the historical novel after Scott is essentially a 'costume' affair, suited only to minor talents and undiscerning readers. This book challenges such a view, and in doing so, offers a major reappraisal of the mainstream Victorian novel.

Chaotic dynamics has been hailed as the third great scientific revolution in physics this century, comparable to relativity and quantum mechanics. In this book, Peter Smith explains some of the basic mathematical ideas in a clear and accessible way, and discusses the methodological issues which arise.

The development of the Baha'i Faith from the messianic Babi movement in nineteenth-century Iran to become an independent religion established in many countries and commanding the devotion of people from many different cultures provides a vivid example of religious change in the modern world.

Peter Smith traces the development of the Baha'i faith from its roots in the Babi movement of mid-nineteenth century Iran, through the lives and work of its prophet-founder, Baha'u'llah (1817-92), and his successors, to its contemporary emergence as a worldwide religion.

This is a straightforward, elementary textbook for beginning students of philosophy. The general aim is to provide a clear introduction to the main issues arising in the philosophy of mind.

Resultados del proyecto de prospección arqueológica del Alto AsónWith contributions from Emilio Muñoz Fernández, Pedro García Gómez, Victor Crespo, Manuel Moñino Saez and Peter Smith

The Sex Pistols blew away all that had come before them, setting an entirely new bar for rock acts that followed in their wake. Peter Smith explores the impact the band had on the punk movement as well as its embodiment of disenfranchised youth and in the tense political climate of the 1970s.

I first became interested in the methods of planning the sequence and timing of jobs on large-scale development projects, as a field officer involved in planning and implementing mechanised farming schemes in Uganda in the mid-sixties.