Geoff Wallace was a humble man, who went from poverty to wealth, failure to success and back to being poor. But along the way, he discovered a wealth of understanding and gratitude. This book is a testament to his life and humour. Set as short stories for easy reading, in these pages, you will laugh and smile at the antics: Such as when he walked out of the mental asylum because he realised the doctors were crazier than the patients So many stories to lighten your day, this is a must-have book for the coffee table.
Geoff Gallop was elected as the premier of Western Australia after eight years of conservative rule, during which the reputation of previous Labor administrations had been damaged in the findings of the Western Australia Inc. Royal Commission. Gallop needed to establish his government's credibility against a backdrop of high expectations in the community, political, and public sectors. Author Lesley Van Schoubroeck, who worked in Gallop's department while he was premier, analyzes the moves Gallop made, the opportunities he had, and the changes he implemented. Van Schoubroeck showcases a premier who was keen to make changes and who was frustrated by the need to compromise. Gallop instituted the State's first attempt at a strategic plan across the public sector. He championed increased participation of the community in policy development, and he strengthened the capacity of his department to coordinate across several policy areas. The Lure of Politics examines the pivotal moments during Gallop's five years as premier, drawing on interviews with key people during the Gallop government, as well as documents published by the administration.
Ed est dans une tr s mauvaise passe: au boulot, dans sa vie amoureuse, bref, de mani re g n rale. Jusqu' ce qu'il rencontre Geoff, un bouddhiste hors normes qui boit, fume et sait trouver les mots qui font mouche. Petit petit, les choses commencent changer... Ed ne suit pas toujours les conseils de Geoff. Ou plut t, quand il le fait, il omet quelques points cruciaux au mauvais moment. Son chemin vers la compr hension est plut t tortueux, d'autant que la vie s'obstine lui envoyer des tests. Des tests qu'il rate souvent... comme la plupart d'entre nous, en somme. Mais parfois, il les passe. Et quand a se produit, des choses surprenantes commencent arriver... Edward Canfor-Dumas est un sc nariste de t l vision, dont le travail a t plusieurs fois r compens . Apr s des d buts dans la com die, il a abord des styles plus s rieux. Avec Bouddha, Geoff et moi, il condense tout son talent et nous offre une histoire londonienne la fois dr le, mouvante et pleine de hauts et de bas... la fa on bouddhiste Bouddha, Geoff et moi touchera tous ceux qui, un jour, ont commenc se demander comment a marche, ce fichu truc qu'on appelle la vie...
And when he does, surprising things begin to happen ... In The Buddha, Geoff and Me Edward Canfor-Dumas brings all his skills to bear in an absorbing story of everyday city life, where the characters stand out with all their human strengths and weaknesses, and the ending brings Ed - and perhaps all of us?
A great king brings peace to a warring nation. Centuries later his writings will bring hope to those facing the tragic legacy of modern Cambodia’s bloody history. When archaeologists discover a book written on gold leaves at Angkor Wat, everyone wants a piece of the action. But the King, the Army and the UN are all outflanked when the precious artefact is kidnapped, along with Professor Luc Andrade, who was accompanying it to the capital for restoration. Luckily for Luc, his love and respect for Cambodia have won him many friends, including ex-Khmer Rouge cadre Map and the young moto-boy William. Both equally determined to rescue the man they consider their mentor and recover the golden book, they form an unlikely bond. But William is unaware of just how closely Map's bloody past affects him. The book contains the words and wisdom of King Jayavarman VII, the Buddhist ruler who united a war-torn Cambodia in the twelfth century and together with his enlightened wife created a kingdom that was a haven of peace and learning. His extraordinary story is skilfully interwoven with the tales of Luc, Map and William to create an unforgettable and dazzling evocation of the spirit of Cambodia and her peoples in all their beauty and tragedy.
From Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice, privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew Smith, and Matt de la Peña. For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport. Adam’s basketball skills have taken him from an orphanage in Poland to a loving adoptive mother in Minnesota. When he’s tapped to play on a select AAU team along with some of the best players in the state, it just confirms that basketball is his ticket to the good life: to new friendships, to the girl of his dreams, to a better future.But life is more complicated off the court. When an incident with the police threatens to break apart the bonds Adam’s finally formed after a lifetime of struggle, he must make an impossible choice between his new family and the sport that’s given him everything.
Friday Night Lights meets Concussion in this powerful and important novel by Geoff Herbach, author of the Stupid Fast series, exploring the dangerous concussion crisis in football through the eyes of a high school team captain.Isaiah loves football. In fact, football saved Isaiah's life, giving him structure and discipline after his sister's death tore his family apart. But when Isaiah gets knocked out cold on the field, he learns there's a lot more to lose than football.While recovering from a concussion, Isaiah wonders what his life would look like without the game. All his friends are on the team, and Isaiah knows they can't win without him. The scholarship offer from Cornell is only on the table if he keeps playing. And without football, what would keep his family together? What would prevent him from sliding back into the habits that nearly destroyed him?Isaiah must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice for the sport that gave him everything, even if playing football threatens to take away his future.
Friday Night Lights meets Concussion in this powerful and important novel by Geoff Herbach, author of the Stupid Fast series, exploring the dangerous concussion crisis in football through the eyes of a high school team captain.Isaiah loves football. In fact, football saved Isaiah's life, giving him structure and discipline after his sister's death tore his family apart. But when Isaiah gets knocked out cold on the field, he learns there's a lot more to lose than football.While recovering from a concussion, Isaiah wonders what his life would look like without the game. All his friends are on the team, and Isaiah knows they can't win without him. The scholarship offer from Cornell is only on the table if he keeps playing. And without football, what would keep his family together? What would prevent him from sliding back into the habits that nearly destroyed him?Isaiah must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice for the sport that gave him everything, even if playing football threatens to take away his future.
This edition of this highly successful small business management text will feature a new modular teaching approach, without compromising the theoretical framework. Increased pedagogical aids, such as learning objectives, worked examples, discussion topics and case profiles, will add to its flexibility. A feasibility plan is incorporated and material is added to summarise small business accounting for students without accounting training.
'He dribbles a lot and the opposition doesn't like it - you can see it all over their faces' - Ron Atkinson'Rugby is a good occasion for keeping thirty bullies far from the city centre' - Oscar WildeWhether over the moon or sick as a parrot, sportsmen and women can invariably be relied upon to come out with a humorous quote...even if it's not always intentional. The Bowler's Holding, The Batsman's Willey provides the definitive collection of sporting wit, from participants and observers alike.The book covers the full gamut of the sports spectrum and provides over 4,000 side-splittingly funny quotes - some examples of incisive sporting wit, others inadvertent howlers never to be forgotten; ranging from the cutting remarks of Brian Clough and Muhammad Ali to the studied observations of John Arlott and the hilarious gaffes of Murray Walker.The Bowler's Holding, The Batsman's Willey is an absolute must for any sports fan.
A guide to cockney rhyming slang. It explains the meaning of hundreds of terms, from old favourites such as apples and pears (stairs) and plates of meat (feet) to the more obscure band of hope (soap) and cuts and scratches (matches) through to modern classics such as Anthea Turner (earner) and Ashley Cole (own goal).
Offshore Electrical Engineering Manual, Second Edition, is for electrical engineers working on offshore projects who require detailed knowledge of an array of equipment and power distribution systems. The book begins with coverage of different types of insulation, hot-spot temperatures, temperature rise, ambient air temperatures, basis of machine ratings, method of measurement of temperature rise by resistance, measurement of ambient air temperature. This is followed by coverage of AC generators, automatic voltage regulators, AC switchgear transformers, and programmable electronic systems. The emphasis throughout is on practical, ready-to-apply techniques that yield immediate and cost-effective benefits. The majority of the systems covered in the book operate at a nominal voltage of 24 y dc and, although it is not necessary for each of the systems to have separate battery and battery charger systems, the grouping criteria require more detailed discussion. The book also provides information on equipment such as dual chargers and batteries for certain vital systems, switchgear tripping/closing, and engine start batteries which are dedicated to the equipment they supply. In the case of engines which drive fire pumps, duplicate charges and batteries are also required. Packed with charts, tables, and diagrams, this work is intended to be of interest to both technical readers and to general readers. It covers electrical engineering in offshore situations, with much of the information gained in the North Sea. Some topics covered are offshore power requirements, generator selection, process drivers and starting requirements, control and monitoring systems, and cabling and equipment installation
