Anecdotes

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A Funny Old Sailor - Further Anecdotes from the Life of Des Sleightholme A first edition softcover published by Adlard Coles in 2003 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, an as new copy Postage within South Africa R30.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for Postage Quote

Of Good Report Highbury Anecdotes and Reminiscences 1903 - 2003 By: Jeanne Braithwaite et al A first edition hardcover published by the School in 2003 Blue cover boards with silver writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete clean & bright. Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

Adolf Hitler was born in Austria in April 1889, and shot himself in a bunker in Berlin in April 1945 with Russian soldiers beating at the door, surrounded by the ruins of the country he had vowed to restore to greatness. Adolf Hitler: The Curious and Macabre Anecdotes - part biography, part miscellany, part historical overview - presents the life and times of der Fuhrer in a unique and compelling manner. The early life of the loner son of an Austrian customs official gave little clue as to his later years. As a decorated, twice-wounded soldier of the First World War, through shrewd manipulation of Germany's offended national pride after the war, Hitler ascended rapidly through the political system, rousing the masses behind him with a thundering rhetoric that amplified the nation's growing resentment and brought him the adulation of millions. By the age of 44, he had become both a millionaire with secret bank accounts in Switzerland and Holland, and the unrivalled leader of Germany, whose military might he had resurrected; six years later, he provoked the world to war. Patrick Delaforce's book is a masterly assessment of Hitler's life, career and beliefs, drawn not only from its subject's own writings, speeches, conversation, poetry and art, but also from the accounts of those who knew him, loved him, or loathed him. The journey of an ordinary young man to callous dictator and architect of the 'Final Solution' makes for provocative and important - thought not always comfortable - reading. Format:Paperback

Author: Ann Kreitzer Publisher: Self Published (1991) ISBN-10: 062015568x ISBN-13: 9780620155687 Condition: Very Good. Small indentation to front board. Minor edgewear and bumps. Binding: Hardcover Pages: 107 Dimensions: 21.7 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm +++ by Ann Kreitzer +++ My Yiddische Mama: Anecdotes From the Life of a Jewish Mother. For a synopsis, click on the image.

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Hardback. English. The Jansenville Chronicle. 1956. In good condition. 218pp. Inscribed by author to E. M. Hoole but not signed - dash to name of author. Some aging to page edges. Dw tatty with some paper loss.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days The hilarious adventures of Harry the Polis recalled by ex-polis Harry Morris, the self-appointed Chief Constable of funny stories, continue with the publication of his seventh book, "Up Tae my Neck in Paperwork". Here is another collection of stories, jokes, anecdotes and tales that will tempt your laughter lines into making an appearance and have you flashing your gnashers. Features Summary A collection of stories, jokes, anecdotes and tales that tempt your laughter lines into making an appearance and have you flashing your gnashers. Author Harry J Morris Publisher Black And White Publishing Release date 20090728 Pages 256 ISBN 1-84502-262-9 ISBN 13 978-1-84502-262-4

"If you are a believer this book is a must read. If you are a sceptic this is a must read for you too. If you think you are too "intellectual" for Christian belief let this book tell you how wrong you are and inspire you to try a better way with God, instead of without Him. Highly recommended - a great Australian book which will blow you away." (Marian Klitzke, (Tasmania), a retired social worker and ex-owner of a Christian bookshop. Emailed to the author and posted on You-tube with the promo.) Trained at the University of New South Wales, Dr Ern Crocker is an experienced nuclear medicine physician, and the first to practise ultrasound in Australia. As he reconciled his Christian faith with his understanding of medicine, Dr Crocker became aware that God was working alongside him during an after-hours medical emergency. In this book, Dr Crocker recounts this life-changing encounter with the miraculous power of God, and also presents the testimonies of many other doctors who, like him, have experienced the presence of a "silent partner" as they carry out their medical duties. Readers will be amazed at these insiders' accounts of how God intervenes in the world of medicine today! "An essential read for those struggling with the considerable challenge of integrating a passion for the science of medicine, the art of compassionate holistic care and a love of the God who has created them." Dr Michael Burke MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, FAICD Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia "It is my hope that this book will encourage a large number of people to recognize that their hope lies with God, rather than with themselves." Ben Carson MD, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University. Author of Gifted Hands "This is an inspirational book. I recommend it to all, but especially to students and young professionals in health care. Over and over again it shows that God is faithful to those who seek him and intervenes in the lives of his followers. He is the healer, whether it be through medical or miraculous means. May it encourage those in the medical world to go after God more and more and see his kingdom come in health care in the nations." Dr Ken Curry, Health Care In Christ, Australia "To some, a Christian doctor is an oxymoron in our day and age. Dr Ern Crocker in his book Nine Minutes Past Midnight demonstrates keen intellectual precision whole at the same time positioning himself in a very real faith. I love the reality of the book. I enjoy the stories of incredible medical and technological breakthrough. I am in awe when healing comes when doctors know that it was not their efforts alone that won the day. Both types are stories of divine intervention. I am comforted that others struggle with the reality that healing is not effected in every case, either by divine or by natural means. The reality of our limitations as shared in this book, serves to remind us that there is still much to learn, and much to keep us humble, even while celebrating great success. This book and its heroes are worth celebrating." David Crabtree, Senior Pastor, DaySpring Church, Australia "Nine Minutes Past Midnight is a compelling book, demonstrating perfectly what it looks like when the kingdom of heaven is expressed through the hands of those in the medical field. With interviews and testimonies from professionals all over the world, Dr Ernest Crocker has courageously painted a clear picture of what it looks like when the hand of God is upon and working through doctors surrendered to Him. This book will encourage your faith as you read about the many who have encountered God and have successfully carried Him into the world of medicine." Bill Johnson, Senior Pastor, Bethel Church, California. Author of When Heaven Invades Earth and Secrets To Imitating God Nine Minutes Past Midnight is essentially a compilation of interviews, conversations, and anecdotes, involving both doctors and patients. The purpose of Crocker's assembled interviews, conversations, and anecdotes, was to set out "factual evidence" - sometimes quite startling factual evidence - entrusted to him by "prominent medical practitioners of sound mind and undisputed word" (thereby confirming Crocker's own relevant experiences) regarding "the manner in which a 'personal' God interacts and intervenes in the lives of doctors, their patients, families and friends." This factual evidence related to God's intervening in the healing process today, not simply in the past. Put differently, the central theme of Nine Minutes Past Midnight is the experience by doctors and patients of God's presence now in day-to-day medical practice as the "third person involved in patient care and in the healing process...that unseen person or 'silent partner'." Rarely does a reviewer get to write about a book as remarkable as Ernest Crocker's Nine Minutes Past Midnight. Dr Colin Goodwin (extract from review) "Mr Ernest Crocker does not work alone but with a 'silent partner' he calls on during his treatment. As a young doctor he found just how powerful this 'silent partner' is when called out to a medical emergency at Nine Minutes Past Midnight. It was beyond explanation how this woman, pronounced dead twice by other medical personnel, lived without any lasting effects. This miracle encouraged and changed Dr Crocker, the first nuclear medicine physician in Australia to practise ultrasound. Nine Minutes Past Midnight begins with this incredible story and is followed by Dr Crocker's medical and spiritual journey and stories of other Christian doctors he encountered and interviewed over the years. It is a book of incredible faith, from medical personnel praying and trusting God to heal patients when their prognosis and ethics tell them the opposite, to the faith of patients whose lives are healed when their prognosis is non-existent. This truly inspirational book would be a great encouragement to those training or working in the health field. They will learn to trust God the healer would be a great encouragement to those training or working in the health field. They will learn to trust God the healer to work in the lives of patients either through medical or miraculous means and realise the limits of medical abilities against God's healing power. Highly recommended." - Elizabeth Gardner Weekly Challenge New Zealand's Christian Newspaper, 23/06/2012 Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Take the law into your own hands... with Les Vandor's help. For the past 9 years, Ottawa lawyer Les Vandor has been dispensing legal advice to 400,000 listeners of CBC Radio's Ontario Today program. His monthly, hour-long segment fields calls about wills, landlord-tenant issues, liability, property, and lawsuits. Les offers anecdotes and advice in a way that explains the law in a clear, accessible, and understandable way. In these three books, Les answers the 400 most frequently asked questions from real people. Legal Counsel proves that ordinary people can ask ordinary questions and get simple, straightforward answers. And these same people will now be able to ask better, more informed questions if they ever do start working with a lawyer. These books are designed to cover everything from birth to death. Book I covers issues you will need to know as you begin a career and start a family. Book II looks at buying a house, or setting up a company, or splitting up a family. Book III covers retirement issues and estate planning, and includes a sample Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, and a Living Will. Features Summary Addressing ordinary people asking ordinary questions and seeking simple, straightforward answers about the law, these books are designed to cover everything from birth to death... Author Les Vandor Publisher Ecw Press,Canada Release date 20010901 Pages 180 ISBN 1-55022-485-9 ISBN 13 978-1-55022-485-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Its success was far from accidental. Facebook's founding is legend: In a Harvard dorm, wunderkind Mark Zuckerberg invented a new way to connect with friends...and the rest is history. But for the people who actually molded this great idea into a game-changing $300 billion company, the experience was far more tumultuous and uncertain than we might expect. Mike Hoefflinger was one of those Facebook insiders. As a computer engineer turned marketing innovator who worked with COO Sheryl Sandberg, Hoefflinger had a front-row seat to the company's growing pains, stumbles, and reinventions. Becoming Facebook tells the coming-of-age story of the now venerable giant. Filled with insights and anecdotes from crises averted and challenges solved, the book tracks the company's development, uncovering lessons learned on its way to greatness: How Facebook recovered from its "disastrous" IPO - How the growth team achieved the impossible - Why Facebook's News Feed ads were the company's most important business decision ever - How Google+ attacked and lost - Why--and how --Instagram and WhatsApp were added to the mix - What the company does to win the talent wars - What makes Zuckerberg, Sandberg, Cox, and other A-teamers tick - Which products and technical advancements are on the horizon and why - And much more Intimate, fast-paced, and deeply informative, Becoming Facebook shares the true story of how Zuckerberg joined the ranks of iconic CEOs like Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Jeff Bezos--as Facebook grows up, overcomes setbacks, and works to connect the world. Features Summary Its success was far from accidental. Facebook's founding is legend: In a Harvard dorm, wunderkind Mark Zuckerberg invented a new way to connect with friends... Author Mike Hoefflinger Publisher Amacom Books Release date 20170325 ISBN 0-8144-3796-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8144-3796-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days When Isabel Allende's daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, the author began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child. In the telling, bizarre ancestors appear before our eyes; we hear both delightful and bitter childhood memories, amazing anecdotes of youthful years, the most intimate secrets passed along in whispers. With "Paula," Allende has written a powerful autobiography whose straightforward acceptance of the magical and spiritual worlds will remind readers of her first book, "The House of the Spirits." Features Summary When Isabel Allende's daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, the author began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child... Author Isabel Allende Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20080401 Pages 330 ISBN 0-06-156490-7 ISBN 13 978-0-06-156490-1

 Penguin Books, 1976. Good PB, pages yellowing, edge worn. Fascinating anecdotes about herbs ans spices. 202 pp.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A "once-in-a-lifetime book."--"St. Paul Pioneer Press" For six months, residents of St. Paul gathered at a dozen public libraries and shared their memories, anecdotes, and histories with four outstanding Minnesota writers. The result of this nationally unique collaborative project is a beautifully realized book that weaves the (mostly) true stories into (mostly) fictional ones, spans the century, and captures the spirit of a city and its people. The 12 chapters, grown from the stories told at the 12 branch libraries, are as diverse in style and content as the community from which they sprang--from war to friendship and fire to fertility, these stories are tied together by the urban landscape itself. Features Summary Four writers gather stories from the people of St. Paul and weave them into this beautiful collection. Author Nora Murphy (Author), Joanna Rawson (Author), Julia Klatt Singer (Author), Diego Vazquez (Author), Marvin Anderson (Introduction by) Publisher Coffee House Press Release date 20030401 Pages 191 ISBN 1-56689-140-X ISBN 13 978-1-56689-140-0

    FURTHER UNDER THE DUVET  - MARION KEYES "Marion Keyes gives us another insight into her life with this collection of hilarious anecdotes.  From shopping, travel, men and fashion, Marion takes us on a journey into her weird and wonderful world"  - Closer "perfect for those in need of a smile " - EVE "Brilliant, hilarious, fantastic" Daily record              

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Entertaining and practical, this new edition of Basic Pathology is a straightforward introduction to pathology and the mechanisms of disease. It puts pathology into its historical, scientific and clinical context for all medical, dental and nursing students and other health professionals. Basic Pathology has been brought fully up-to-date in this new edition, and once again covers four main themes: What is a Disease, Defence Against Disease, Circulatory Disorders, and Disorders of Cell Growth; highlighting key mechanisms and their interplay in producing symptoms, signs and disease. With new illustrations to demonstrate key points and facilitate retention, the book also retains the much-praised clinical scenarios, historical anecdotes, and key facts boxes. Format:Paperback Pages:340

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This special collection of dog stories and photographs features four-legged heroes who have worked side by side with soldiers, searched the wreckage of natural and man-made disasters, changed families' lives through emotional support, and administered aid around the world and at home in the United States. Heart-warming photographs and touching anecdotes bring to life thirty-eight caring canines who have served the people who mean the most to them, from a German Shepherd who leads a blind man on his marathon training mssion to a belly rub-loving Sheltie who supports at-risk youth in the classroom. For anyone who has experienced the extraordinary affection of a dog, Loyal is a lasting celebration of the joys of canine companionship. Features Summary For those who loved Devoted and Unlikely Heroes, this treasury features heartwarming photographs and touching stories of dedicated working dogs who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven themselves as true heroes. Author Rebecca Ascher-Walsh Publisher National Geographic Society Release date 20170404 Pages 160 ISBN 1-4262-1773-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4262-1773-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A yachtsman's guide to the Ionian and Aegean coasts and islands of Greece. Greek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece. It covers the entire area from the Ionian Islands to the Aegean, Rhodes and Crete and includes details of over 450 harbours in a single volume. Greek Waters Pilot has been painstakingly compiled from the author's own survey work and the latest first-hand information. The organisation of so much detail within the confines of a single volume is an impressive achievement and has been the basis of Greek Waters Pilot's status as the indispensable guide for anyone sailing around Greece. This 12th edition contains detailed updating of every part of the guide, but in particular areas of the Ionian, Saronic and northern Greece, visited by the authors since the last edition, have major revisions. Many new photos, often from the air, have been introduced. There are also many new harbour plans. 'The fascinating background information with historical and mythological anecdotes gives this book a richness too often missing from bald pilot guides. It would be inconceivable to visit this area without the detailed knowledge provided by Rod Heikell's enviable experience of Greek cruising. "Royal Cruising Club". 'Anyone who has cruised around Greece will be grateful to Rod Heikell for compiling what has become 'the bible' for pilotage in these waters. If you are planning on cruising in this delightful region, Heikell is invaluable...'Cruising Association' ' - his excellent pilots are the yardstick by which all others are measured and it's with justification that they are often referred to as 'the bible'. John Goode, Sailing Today Features Summary A yachtsman's guide to the Ionian and Aegean coasts and islands of Greece. Greek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece... Author Rod Heikell (Author), Lucinda Heikell (Author) Publisher Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Release date 20141129 Pages 568 ISBN 1-84623-521-9 ISBN 13 978-1-84623-521-4

 Land of the Silver Mist - Harry Klein This book deals with the area, from the Zoutpansberg in the north to the Drakensberg & Griqualand East in the south. Stories, legends and anecdotes of eastern South Africa. Cape Town, Howard B. Timmins, (c. 1951). First edition. 8vo. Cloth. Pp. 221, photo-plates, portrait, end-paper map. No dust jacket - book generally in clean and tight condition.

Far Off In Sunlit Places: Stories Of The Scots In Australia And New Zealand by Jim Hewitson Jim Hewitson creates affectionate pen-portraits of a gallery of Scots immigrants to Australia and New Zealand from 1788 up to World War II. He tells stories of determination, of quiet bravery, of bold enterprise and of homesickness - stories of people with the steel of a Caledonian heritage in their souls. Focusing on themes such as emigration, arrival, exploration, farming and relations with indigenous people, the book also features over a hundred fascinating historical illustrations. Hewitson's delightfully readable collection of colourful anecdotes, remarkable family histories, and tales of fortune and misfortune will intrigue all Australians and New Zealanders of Scottish descent.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Actors will learn how to successfully land TV commercials from this insider's guide to what ad agencies are looking for. This insightful companion provides an in-depth look at an ad agency's creative process, the people working on a commercial shoot, the advertising business, and how that influences the audition process. Written by a former actor turned advertising executive, the book provides step-by-step instructions on how to understand and master the entire process, from assessing one's looks and personality, an ad agency's pre-production process, ad analysis, and reading scripts to understanding storyboards, preparing for the pre-audition, interacting with studio members, succeeding at the final audition, and doing the shoot. The book is based on the author's own rich professional experience, interviews with advertising professionals, helpful anecdotes, quotes, observations and "how-to's." Special chapters reveal how advertising people view TV commercials, how ad agencies choose actors, and how to avoid common mistakes that alienate agency personnel.;Scripts and illustrated storyboards illustrate common situations that occur on a set and how to master them efficiently, and key points are highlighted as "Tips" throughout the chapters. Features Summary What do ad agencies look for when casting TV commercials? This insider's guide, written by a former actor turned ad agency exec, has the answers. It provides step--by--step instructions to help actors understand and master the entire process... Author W.L. Jenkins Publisher Allworth Press,U.S. Release date 20050831 Pages 208 ISBN 1-58115-419-4 ISBN 13 978-1-58115-419-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day--in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too. Presenting the basics of Buddhism with personal anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations, bestselling author Noah Levine guides the reader along a spiritual path that has led to freedom from suffering and has saved lives for 2,500 years. Levine should know. Buddhist meditation saved him from a life of addiction and crime. He went on to counsel and teach countless others the Buddhist way to freedom, and here he shares those life-changing lessons with you. Read and awaken to a new and better life. Features Summary Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day--in his words... Author Noah Levine Publisher HarperOne Release date 20070501 Pages 169 ISBN 0-06-073664-X ISBN 13 978-0-06-073664-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Runaway Bunny, by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd. With foil stamping on the linen case cover and a commemorative foil sticker, this special edition is a must-have for collectors and children's book fans. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. This beautiful 75th anniversary edition includes the original picture book followed by a 32-page retrospective look with lively anecdotes, exclusive photographs, and archival material. Also features an essay by noted children's book historian Leonard S. Marcus. Features Summary Celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Runaway Bunny, by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd. With foil stamping on the linen case cover and a commemorative foil sticker... Author Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Clement Hurd (Illustrator) Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20170123 Pages 64 ISBN 0-06-248994-1 ISBN 13 978-0-06-248994-4