Significance

 Lifeline or strategic backwater? The military significance of the Cape Sea Route - C.B. McEwan - SAFF - 1979 - 124pp, black and white photographs - Hard cover with dust cover show age related wear - Internally good and tight.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 5 - 10 working days Are you ready to move into the second half of your life? Bob Buford believes the second half of your life can be better than the first. Much better. But first, you need time to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. In Halftime, Buford focuses on this important time of transition-the time when, as he says, a person moves beyond the first half of the game of life. It's halftime, a time of revitalization and for catching a new vision for living the second half, the half where life can be lived at its most rewarding. As Buford explains, "My passion is to multiply all that God has given me, and in the process, give it back." Features of this newly updated and expanded 20th Anniversary edition include a foreword by Jim Collins, the bestselling author of Good to Great; new questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter; brand new "halftime" stories of men and women enjoying a second half of significance; specific halftime assignments to guide readers into their second-half mission; an essay by Bob on "The Wisdom of Peter Drucker"; a special update from the author on how the halftime movement is growing nationally, and links to outstanding resources. Features Summary When all you've done seems to matter less and your heart craves more meaning, when you're entering the second half of life and unsure what your calling is for this season... Author Bob Buford Publisher Zondervan Release date 20160125 Pages 224 ISBN 0-310-34619-3 ISBN 13 978-0-310-34619-7

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Summary Turner's much-anthologized 1893 essay argues that the vast western frontier shaped the modern American character-and the course of US history. Interacting with both the wilderness and Native Americans... Author Joanna Dee Das Publisher Macat International Limited Release date 20170704 Pages 104 ISBN 1-912127-86-5 ISBN 13 978-1-912127-86-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This is the first book to not only select the events that most influenced the causes and outcome of America's Civil War, but also to rank them in order of significance. In each of the book's 20 detailed essays, author/historian/speaker Alan Axelrod presents an engaging narrative about the event, and also explains how the event shaped the course of the war, and ultimately the future of the country. The author's selection and ranking criteria include: Effect as cause or trigger of the war Decisiveness: whether it was a war-winning or war-losing event (both in military terms and in terms of public opinion, morale, and support) Magnitude and scope: size and cost of a battle Enduring postwar significance in American history, politics, society, culture and/or in military history and technologyFrom Lincoln's Inauguration, Antietam, and John Brown's raid, to the New York draft riots and Stonewall Jackson dying as a result of friendly fire never before has the Civil War been explored quite this way. The Civil War was a violent argument between the North and the South. The purpose of this book is to start another argument about its history. Features Summary This is the first book to not only select the events that most influenced the causes and outcome of America's Civil War, but also to rank them in order of significance... Author Alan Axelrod Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Release date 20170801 Pages 296 ISBN 1-5107-1520-7 ISBN 13 978-1-5107-1520-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days John C. Maxwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author, shows you how to shift from success to significance by leading with passion and purpose in a compact new book derived from his previous title, Intentional Living. We all want to live a life that matters. But what is true significance? How do we define it, and how do we achieve it? In THE POWER OF YOUR LEADERSHIP, Maxwell demonstrates what can come from combining personal passion and leadership in a way that goes beyond mere success. By finding like-minded people and putting them first, you can make a difference in their lives and create a united effort that leaves a lasting positive impact. Learn how to attract people to your cause, articulate your vision, and add value from your sweet spot. Using his personal story of how he became one of the most recognized leadership experts in the world, John Maxwell shows you how to lead others according to your own purpose and create a lasting legacy. Features Summary John C. Maxwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author, shows readers how to shift from success to significance by leading with passion and purpose in a compact new book derived from his previous title... Author John C. Maxwell Publisher Center Street Release date 20171005 Pages 144 ISBN 1-4789-2245-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4789-2245-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Just after ten o'clock on Thursday, 7 May 2015 Nick Robinson stared down the lens of camera 5 in the BBC's Election Night Studio to explain to millions the significance of an exit poll that shocked the country and heralded an earthquake in British politics. That moment was a personal milestone for the BBC's Political Editor, who had been discharged from hospital just hours earlier following weeks of treatment for cancer and the loss of his voice after surgery. In the year leading up to that night Nick kept a journal recording the events he reported on day after day to millions of viewers and listeners, and which he continued to monitor, often from his hospital bed as he fought to get fit in time for election night. This is Nick's behind-the-scenes account of his encounters with David Cameron, who many wrote off before the shock victory he called his 'sweetest'; Ed Miliband, who turned abuse & ridicule into respect before leading Labour to its worst defeat in a generation; Nick Clegg, who led his party into power and then to humiliation and near oblivion; Nigel Farage, who rose so fast and then fell at the final hurdle; Alex Salmond, whose public clash with Nick led to thousands protesting outside the BBC's Scottish HQ, and Nicola Sturgeon, whose stunning success as SNP leader has put Scottish independence back on the map. The result is an extraordinary narrative, characterized by Nick Robinson's trademark insight, analysis and backstage gossip, of an adrenaline-fuelled year which culminated in a captivating election that transformed Britain's political landscape. Features Summary Just after ten o'clock on Thursday, 7 May 2015 Nick Robinson stared down the lens of camera 5 in the BBC's Election Night Studio to explain to millions the significance of an exit poll that shocked the country and heralded an earthquake in British politics... Author Nick Robinson Publisher Bantam Press Release date 20150606 Pages 400 ISBN 0-593-07518-8 ISBN 13 978-0-593-07518-0

    NO OVERSEAS  SHIPPING                                                                                                  Costello, Dawn Not only for its beauty: beadwork and its cultural significance among the Xhosa-speaking peoples. University of South Africa, Pretoria (1990) 1 st ed. 4to, xiii+88pp. Numerous illustrations in colour & mono. ISBN 0-86981-659-4 (Studia Composita No. 9) 42 pages of beautiful colour photographs illustrating 237 items Book in AS NEW condition except for slight scuffing on the covers    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days While the main focus of the book is on telling the stories, some scene-setting is provided at the beginning and each chapter also contains a section of commentary to explain what is going on and its significance.The Norse myths have gained widespread attention in the English-speaking world, partly through a Scandinavian diaspora, especially in the USA) and partly through a great interest in the myths and legends which lie behind Viking activity. Tolkien's 'Middle Earth', too, as seen in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films is heavily indebted to Germanic/Norse mythology. The Whittock's book fills a gap in the market between academic publications and the interest-generating (but confusing) products of Hollywood and comic-culture. This is an accessible book, which both provides a retelling of these dramatic stories and also sets them in context so that their place within the Viking world can be understood. The book explores Norse myths (stories, usually religious, which explain origins, why things are as they are, the nature of the spiritual) and legends (stories which attempt to explain historical events and which may involve historical characters but which are told in a non-historical way and which often include supernatural events). Features Summary A collection of lively and accessible retellings of the major Norse myths and legends, with commentary to explain what is going on and its significance. Author Martyn Whittock (Author), Hannah Whittock (Author) Publisher Robinson Release date 20171011 Pages 288 ISBN 1-4721-3803-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4721-3803-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In our religiously pluralistic society, clergy, medical, and nursing staffs in modern hospitals are confronted with caring for people with varied beliefs and customs. Since the overall care of a patient, and not just the surgeries performed or medicines given, affect an individual's recovery, it is vitally important to be familiar with cultural and religious understandings and expectations around hygiene, pastoral care, autopsies, transfusions, and even the practices associated with death itself. AHospital Handbook for Multiculturalism and Religion is a succinct guide to the care of patients from a variety of faiths. The original version included Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Baha'i. In the revised edition Neville Kirkwood has added chapters on Taoism, Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, Chinese Buddhism, and Jainism. Each chapter examines not only the customs of adherents to various faith perspectives but also the significance of certain rites and attitudes, supplying health-care workers and chaplains with the information they need to provide the best care possible." Features Summary This handbook is a succinct guide to the care of patients from a variety of faiths. Each chapter examines not only the customs of various faith perspectives but also the significance of certain rites and attitudes. Author Neville A Kirkwood Publisher Morehouse Publishing Release date 20051001 Pages 144 ISBN 0-8192-2184-8 ISBN 13 978-0-8192-2184-1

          Increase Your Knowledge           THE NAME BOOK - DOROTHY ASTORIA (SOFT COVER) For years, this book has been the treasury of the meanings and origins of names, a welcome help in researching the rich heritage behind a name. No other book on the market approaches the subject from such a specifically Christian perspective, offering each name's spiritual significance and life verse. Now this valuable reference has been updated for the next generation with new names and alternative spellings.   Published by BETHANY HOUSE PUBLISHERS Printed 1997 SOFTCOVER IN MINT CONDITION  ISBN 1-55661-982-0                

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A concise history of the significance and global reach of organised anarchism, tracing its spread beyond the borders of Western Europe and North America, to Latin America, the Caribbean, Middle East, Asia, Oceania and Africa. Journalist Michael Schmidt identifies five 'waves' of labour militancy that have defined organised anarchism over the past 150 years, explaining the central features of each. Features Summary A concise history of the significance and global reach of organised anarchism, tracing its spread beyond the borders of Western Europe and North America... Author Michael Schmidt Publisher Ak Press Release date 20130926 Pages 164 ISBN 1-84935-138-4 ISBN 13 978-1-84935-138-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Some architects dream of 3D-printing houses. Some even fantasise about 3D-printing entire cities. But what is the real potential of 3D printing for architects? This issue focuses on another strand of 3D-printing practice emerging among architects operating at a much smaller scale that is potentially more significant. Several architects have been working with the fashion industry to produce some exquisitely designed 3D-printed wearables. Other architects have been 3D-printing food, jewellery and other items at the scale of the human body. But what is the significance of this work? And how do these 3D-printed body-scale items relate to the discipline of architecture? Are they merely a distraction from the real business of the architect? Or do they point towards a new form of proto-architecture - like furniture, espresso makers and pavilions before them - that tests out architectural ideas and explores tectonic properties at a smaller scale? Or does this work constitute an entirely new arena of design? In other words, is 3D printing at the human scale to be seen as a new genre of 'body architecture'? This issue contains some of the most exciting work in this field today, and seeks to chart and analyse its significance. Contributors include: Paola Antonelli/MoMA, Francis Bitonti, Niccolo Casas, Behnaz Farahi, Madeline Gannon, Eric Goldemberg/MONAD Studio, Kyle von Hasseln/3D Systems Culinary Lab, Rem D Koolhaas, Julia K rner, Neil Leach, Steven Ma/Xuberance, Neri Oxman/MIT Media Lab, Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, Gilles Retsin, Jessica Rosenkrantz/Nervous System, and Patrik Schumacher/Zaha Hadid Architects. Features Summary Some architects dream of 3D-printing houses. Some even fantasise about 3D-printing entire cities. But what is the real potential of 3D printing for architects? Author Neil Leach (Guest editor), Behnaz Farahi (Guest editor) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20171117 Pages 136 ISBN 1-119-34018-7 ISBN 13 978-1-119-34018-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days THE CLASSIC GUIDE, NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED Why do we need Statistics? What do terms like 'dispersion', 'correlation', 'normal distribution' and 'significance' actually mean? How can I learn how to think statistically? This bestselling introduction is for anyone who wants to know how statistics works and the powerful ideas behind it. Teaching through words and diagrams instead of requiring you to do complex calculations, it assumes no expert knowledge and makes the subject accessible even to readers who consider themselves non-mathematical. This clear and informative 'tutorial in print' includes questions for you to respond to in the light of what you have read so far, ensuring your developing ability to think statistically. Features Summary THE CLASSIC GUIDE, NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED Why do we need Statistics? What do terms like 'dispersion', 'correlation', 'normal distribution' and 'significance' actually mean? Author Derek Rowntree Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20180628 Pages 208 ISBN 0-14-198749-9 ISBN 13 978-0-14-198749-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A clear, in-depth biblical explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict. The current conflict in the Middle East began long before the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. It originated when Abraham sinned, distorting God's promise that he and his heirs would make a great nation and inherit the land now called The Holy Land. A historical and political account, "Seeds of Turmoil" clearly explains the biblical story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar and the ensuing sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau, whose choices formed the world's three most influential religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This fascinating insight into the beginnings of the conflict also explains what about the land is so important today. In addition, Wright sheds light on the conflicting Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives and answers the question, Does God play favorites? Features Summary A clear, in-depth biblical explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict. The current conflict in the Middle East began long before the creation of the state of Israel in 1948... Author Bryant Wright Publisher Thomas Nelson Release date 20111121 Pages 223 ISBN 0-7852-9843-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7852-9843-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days What do the Mona Lisa, the light bulb, and a Lego brick have in common? The answer - intellectual property (IP) - may be surprising, because IP laws are all about us, but go mostly unrecognized. They are complicated and arcane, and few people understand why they should care about copyright, patents, and trademarks. In this lustrous collection, Claudy Op den Kamp and Dan Hunter have brought together a group of contributors - drawn from around the globe in fields including law, history, sociology, science and technology, media, and even horticulture - to tell a history of IP in 50 objects. These objects not only demonstrate the significance of the IP system, but also show how IP has developed and how it has influenced history. Each object is at the core of a story that will be appreciated by anyone interested in how great innovations offer a unique window into our past, present, and future. Features Summary Bringing together contributors of varied backgrounds to tell a history of intellectual property (IP) in 50 objects, this book demonstrates the significance of IP and shows how IP has developed... Author Claudy Op Den Kamp (Editor), Dan Hunter (Editor) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20190628 Pages 450 ISBN 1-108-42001-X ISBN 13 978-1-108-42001-3

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FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR & ADMINISTRATOR: You are the first point of contact – the face and voice of the hotel. You will welcome visitors and take calls in a warm and professional manner. You will appreciate the importance of hospitality & the significance of being at the forefront of a successful business. You will assist the General Manager in ensuring the reservations revenue is maximised, a smooth and efficient administrative function at the front desk is maintained and that guests are kept happy and informed at all times. Key Responsibilities: • Accommodate visitors & clients and assist with any tourism related information • Operate switchboard and assist potential clients with relevant reservation information • Record, file and track all outgoing and incoming email traffic • Manage all matters pertaining to reception/office appearance and utilities • Maintain inventory of rooms and to ensure revenue is maximised • Ensure accurate and up to date guest invoicing in property management system • Assist with administrative tasks and provide research and administrative support where necessary • Perform duties as required and directed by manager Requirements: Grade 12 Pass & Hotel school qualification Previous Front desk experience in a 3 or 4 star hotel Essential Skills: • Excellent communication and telephone skills (fluent, spoken and written English) • Good computer skills – efficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Exceptional & meticulous administration skills • Nightsbridge Web Booking Engine knowledge advantageous Key Characteristics: • Friendly personality – approachable, outgoing, assertive •Good organisational skills: ability to prioritise, action, follow up and multi-task • Flexible and resourceful at problem-solving • Ability to work independently or as part of a team Please e-mail CV to caitlyn@rayhas.com

2000. Hard cover with dust cover; 340 pages. Very good condition. Over 2kg. A fascinating book that looks at places associated with the life of Nelson Mandela. (70 sites of significance). Filled with pictures associated with these places and personalities then and more recently.    

  Swords and Hilt Weapons Michael D. Coe, (2012 reprint, Hardcover NEW) "Swords and Hilt Weapons" is the most comprehensive guide to nearly 4,000 years of sword making from all over the world. Written by a distinguished team of experts, it provides an indepth appraisal of the weapons themselves and is rich in historical and background detail. Fully illustrated throughout, this is a unique survey of a vast body of superb craftsmanship. An essential reference work for weapons enthusiasts, collectors, and lovers of military history and art.   Covers nearly 4,000 years of sword-making history, emphasizing the weapons of Africa, Mesoamerica, China, Central Asia & Indonesia. Also describes the excellence and cultural significance of European, Japanese and Islamic swords. 11 1/2" x 11". Black-and-white and color illustrations. Due to Size and weight Postage and Packaging is R65

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) In keeping with the Pillar New Testament Commentary s distinctive character, this volume by James R. Edwards on Luke gives special attention to the Third Gospel s vocabulary and historical setting, its narrative purpose and unique themes, and its theological significance for the church and believers today. Though Luke is often thought to have a primarily Gentile focus, Edwards counterbalances that perspective by citing numerous evidences of Luke s overarching interest in depicting Jesus as the fulfillment of God s providential work in the history of Israel, and he even considers the possibility that Luke himself was a Jew. In several excursuses Edwards discusses particular topics, including Luke s infancy narratives, the mission of Jesus as the way of salvation, and Luke s depiction of the universal scope of the gospel. While fully conversant with all the latest scholarship, Edwards writes in a lively, fluent style that will commend this commentary to ministers, students, scholars, and many other serious Bible readers." Format:Hardback Pages:859

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Haley Cutler is the consummate trophy wife. Perhaps was is the more accurate term. Haley married Prince Charming when she was only twenty--back in the day when highlights came from an afternoon at the beach, not three hours in the salon. Unfortunately, after seven years as Jay Cutler's wife, a role that provided significance and what she thought was love, Jay walks out, and Haley finds herself with few life skills that translate to the real world, not to mention a sense of amnesia about who she used to be. But before Haley can find her way, she must meet with Jay's lawyer, the strikingly handsome Hamilton Lowe. Although she can't stand his self-righteous contempt for her divorce, she takes his suggestion to attend a group at his church called "The Trophy Wives Club," a Bible study composed of women who have been dealt a raw deal. Haley's never been into the whole Jesus thing but could really use some friends to walk her through this phase (how do you apply for a credit card anyway?). As Haley begins to realize that she really can stand on her own two feet, she also learns that sometimes in losing we find the real reward... Features Summary When Haleys husband walks out, she loses not only her marriage but her identity. Taking her lawyers suggestion to attend the Trophy Wives Club, a Bible study group composed of women who have been dealt a raw deal... Author Kristin Billerbeck Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20071201 Pages 257 ISBN 0-06-137546-2 ISBN 13 978-0-06-137546-0

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Newly updated and revised with the most current information about the events in the Middle East, Pastor John Hagee explains how the Israeli and Palestinian conflict will affect global politics, America's energy supply, and the world economy. The Battle for Jerusalem explores the heart of Israel's current struggle, the history behind the antagonism between Arabs and Jews, and the powerful significance of the Temple Mount, a thirty-five acre parcel that is the most fiercely contested real estate on the planet. Hagee explains how this conflict is not merely political or economic, but is also spiritual, with the repercussions of their actions continuing to echo across the world. Most importantly, Hagee illustrates how all the players in this tortuous conflict fit into God's plan for the ages. Previous editions: 0-7852-6788-3, 0-7852-6588-0, and 0-7852-6542-2 Format:Paperback Pages:272

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of eight separate alarm clocks...Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper; so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank had backfired with tragic consequences. For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words 'Seven Dials' were to take on a new and chilling significance... Features Summary A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of eight separate alarm clocks... Author Agatha Christie Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20170420 Pages 304 ISBN 0-00-819622-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-819622-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Meditations on the story of Holy Week and the things Jesus did, from his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday until his arrest on Maunday Thursday. One extraordinary week. Jesus rides a colt into Jerusalem. He shows righteous rage in the temple. He eats with the wrong sort of people. He lets a woman anoint him with oil. He washes his disciples' feet. He breaks bread and shares wine. He prays passionately in the garden. He allows himself to be arrested. Jesus stands in the prophetic tradition of those who embody what they teach. The things he did were carefully planned. And in this riveting book, Stephen Cotterell draws out their political and religious significance as Jesus moves towards his greatest and final act - his death and resurrection. Features Summary Meditations on the story of Holy Week and the things Jesus did, from his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday until his arrest on Maunday Thursday. Author Stephen Cottrell Publisher Spck Publishing Release date 20161108 Pages 96 ISBN 0-281-07623-5 ISBN 13 978-0-281-07623-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Following the Reformation, a growing number of radical Protestants came together to live and worship in Catholic France. These Huguenots survived persecution and armed conflict to win--however briefly--freedom of worship, civil rights, and unique status as a protected minority. But in 1685, the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes abolished all Huguenot rights, and more than 200,000 of the radical Calvinists were forced to flee across Europe, some even farther. In this capstone work, Geoffrey Treasure tells the full story of the Huguenots' rise, survival, and fall in France over the course of a century and a half. He explores what it was like to be a Huguenot living in a "state within a state," weaving stories of ordinary citizens together with those of statesmen, feudal magnates, leaders of the Catholic revival, Henry of Navarre, Catherine de' Medici, Louis XIV, and many others. Treasure describes the Huguenots' disciplined community, their faith and courage, their rich achievements, and their unique place within Protestantism and European history. The Huguenot exodus represented a crucial turning point in European history, Treasure contends, and he addresses the significance of the Huguenot story--the story of a minority group with the power to resist and endure in one of early modern Europe's strongest nations. Features Summary An unprecedented history of the entire Huguenot experience in France, from hopeful beginnings to tragic diaspora Author Geoffrey Treasure Publisher Yale University Press Release date 20130719 Pages 468 ISBN 0-300-19388-2 ISBN 13 978-0-300-19388-6