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Canongate to Cannon Shell," a novella included in this book, was the author''s first big story that grew into a fitting title for this entire compilation. It was born out of interest in and a family connection to one of the many casualties of "the war to end all wars." The novella (one of four in the book) brings to life the aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, told through the eyes of Joe Donoghue, a soldier who ends up on a firing squad. Other stories (with a couple of poems thrown in for good measure) follow a Scottish family through generations of military service, a pilot''s last mission, a Japanese soldier''s experiences as he survives World War II, modern situations of ethnic discrimination, a time travelling fantasy and much more! You''ll just have to read the rest to find out!Each of these stories were inspired by the author''s heritage, her passions, and experiences. With an impish grin, she will tell you that the characters themselves spoke to her as she wrote each one.  

Stop being a pushover - it''s time for you to be seen, be heard, and to get what you deserve.Have you spent the better portion of your life physically and mentally unable to strive for what you really want, passively riding the waves as they come?Are you constantly considerate of others'' feelings, having made too many compromises in the past that have left you feeling unfulfilled and empty?You may currently be facing an unsettling internal conflict, wondering how you can assert yourself and express your genuine thoughts, needs, and opinions without being aggressive or disliked by those around you.Your generosity and kindness are indeed a double-edged sword - they may feel like your weaknesses, but you need to realize that they are also two of your most admirable strengths.Only then will you be able to find real balance in your life.Being assertive isn''t synonymous with being aggressive or unfriendly - it is very much possible to be confident and firm all while being polite and kind.True assertiveness, rooted in a real inner desire to build relationships instead of destroying them, is a rare and precious commodity among people nowadays.The mere fact that you''re striving for it shows off your undeniable strength and ability to transform and evolve as a human being.There''s no reason to be held back by discomfort and fear anymore - with the right training, your timid nature will undoubtedly subside, making room for the assertive person you''ve always longed to be.In Assertiveness Training, you will discover:How to recognize the subtle behaviors that have been hindering your path to self-fulfillment, as well as ways to start transforming them into more positive and self-affirming habitsScientifically proven steps to practice self-awareness and emotional control to avoid the most common emotional setbacks barricading the way between you and your assertive selfHow to tackle the anxiety and fear that come from your first attempts at being assertive, making assertiveness second natureA plethora of situation-based tips and tricks that will guide you through the process of knowing exactly what to say and do to let people know that you''re not to be walked overComprehensive guidance on how to be assertive in your workplace to finally get the recognition and respect you deserveHow to find the right balance between passive and aggressive behavior to gain genuine respect from others, untainted by pity or fearA step-by-step action plan, taking you on a transformative journey towards building more confidence that''s rooted in a polite and kind contact with the people around youAnd much more.Assertiveness is not a natural-born trait, but it is a skill that we all can acquire with perseverance and the right kind of guidance.It''s time to stop living your life feeling like a vessel for others to use as they wish.Unlike what you may fear, being assertive isn''t going to cause others any pain or hatred. It will instead create healthy boundaries through which you and your acquaintances can communicate more honestly and freely.If you want to gain the respect and admiration of others for being who you truly are, then scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button right now.

Meetings Mayhem! is a showcase for disaster. It is also a tribute to the dedicated meeting and event planners who produce countless flawless programs every year, but then are only remembered by the ones where things go wrong. Terribly wrong. This book is about those stories, all true, and how in the face of adversity and chaos a professional planner will always see it through to the end.The author, a seasoned and veteran international meeting planner, has experienced many of these misadventures herself while planning and executing thousands of programs throughout her extensive career.  But this book contains not only her own personal stories but also those of many other professional planners from her network. Meetings Mayhem! reads like an introduction to real-life planning from the voices of industry pros who have not only been there, done that, experienced it, but also lived-and remained employed-to talk about it and share those experiences. To many of the unsuspecting attendees at these functions as well as to outsiders of the hospitality industry, being a professional meeting planner might seem like an easy, super-fun job. But this book will show readers that, even at its best moments, it can still be a precarious race to a successful end result.   Inside this book you will find:       One entertaining story per chapter      Definitions (shown as footnotes) of industry terminology used both to educate and set the scene as to where and why that particular meeting or event was taking place      Lessons learned after the fact by the planner that was sharing their story and, in some cases, potential ways this bedlam could have been avoided      A comprehensive reference page explaining all the different professional designations listed behind many of the contributing storytellersWritten in humorous, easy to read, stand-alone one story per chapter format, each submission first sets the scene with details about the size and scope of the event before explaining how, when, and why it turned into a fiasco. The highlighted industry terminology and definitions help guide the reader deeper into the journey of "good meeting goes bad." The final designation reference page at the end of this book lends further authority to the impressive accomplishments of many of the contributing storytellers. Learner Outcomes Include:Receiving a true-to-life education about this side of the meetings industry from professionals who actually make a living doing this crazy stuff. Learning about the special skill sets required to be successful in this industry. SPOILER ALERT: patience and being able to think under pressure are high on the list. Laughing and being thoroughly entertained while discovering that, most of the time, even when disaster struck, the show must go on.But this author is also a storyteller who believes in happy endings, which is probably why you will like reading this book. Because, in the end, even though the path can get muddy and ugly, mayhem can be tamed when in the hands of professionals.If you are looking for an introduction to real life meeting and event planning, then this book is it.

Crimes of some form will be with us as long as there are laws to break. Technology helps solve those crimes. But those solutions will always be found by the ones who get down and dirty-the detectives. Come see what the future holds for the dark side of law & order.

A pure delight to read, the four major "Petersburg Tales" of Nikolai Gogol - strange and fantastical, ludicrously absurd, by turns harrowing and hilarious - are among the foundational texts of modern Russian literature. In this volume designed specifically for Russian learners, "The Overcoat," "The Nose," "Diary of a Madman," and "Nevsky Prospekt" are presented in their entirety, in the original Russian and in a facing English translation, together with all the vocabulary notes and reference tables you need to make sense of the original. Photographs of important sites will help orient you in Gogol''s Petersburg. Designed to help students of Russian begin to enjoy real Russian literature in the original without constantly reaching for a dictionary, this parallel-text edition features a new translation made specifically for this purpose, as well as detailed Russian vocabulary notes, including all the important forms you need (especially aspectual pairs and conjugation types for all verbs). The original Russian text is marked for stress, but is otherwise unedited and unsimplified.In "The Overcoat," a petty copy clerk scrimps and saves to purchase a new overcoat; once acquired, it fills his life with a dubious sort of meaning... until tragedy strikes. In "The Nose," a conceited official wakes up one morning to find an empty, flat spot where his nose used to be! Worse yet, when he finally tracks down his runaway nose, he finds it praying in church, and - O horror! - wearing a uniform of a rank higher than his own! In "Diary of a Madman," a clerk obsessed with his boss''s daughter tries to find the answers he seeks by intercepting her dog''s correspondence, as he gradually loses all touch with reality. Finally, in "Nevsky Prospekt," two friends follow two different women down the famous Petersburg boulevard - with radically divergent consequences.