Robert Ferguson Bücher

Ernest Hemingway versuchte so zu schreiben wie er. Henry Miller nannte ihn den "Dickens meiner Generation". Thomas Mann sagte, der Nobelpreis sei nie an einen würdigeren Empfänger gegangen. André Gide hielt ihn für wesentlich besser als Dostojewski, Isaac Bashevis Singer verkündete, die ganze moderne Erzählweise gehe auf ihn zurück. Und doch weiß man über Knut Hamsun meist nur, daß er die Romane "Hunger" und "Segen der Erde" geschrieben hat und daß er mit dem NS-Regime sympathisierte.

Henry Miller, als deutschstämmiger Schneidersohn im Ghetto von Brooklyn aufgewachsen, begann erst als Vierzigjähriger in Paris zu schreiben. Er war 69, als sein erstes Meisterwerk, "Wendekreis des Krebses", in Amerika unzensiert erscheinen konnte. Robert Ferguson legt hier eine sensible, lebendige detaillierte Lebens- und Werkgeschichte Millers vor.

Focusing on effective coaching techniques, this book is designed for executives, managers, and leaders looking to enhance their coaching skills. It delves into the fundamentals of coaching, emphasizes the importance of building strong coaching relationships, and shares strategies for conducting impactful coaching sessions. Additionally, it provides practical guidance for those new to coaching, ensuring readers can confidently support their teams' development.

Robert Ferguson diagnoses all parts of a massive, out-of-control punishment regime. Turning the spotlight on the plight of prisoners, he asks the American people, Do we want our prisons to be this way? Acknowledging the suffering of prisoners and understanding what punishers do when they punish are the first steps toward a better, more just system.

Focusing on emotional intelligence, this handbook presents 21 competencies essential for effective coaching and leadership development. It features true stories from leaders who exemplify these skills, alongside hundreds of practical tips for enhancing leadership abilities. The book offers guidance on effective communication for each competency, mental mastery techniques to foster the right mindset, and insights on the benefits of developing these skills for personal and team growth.

A collection of twenty stories translated into English.

Unusually among poets of his generation, he was convinced of the rightness of Britain's role in the war (and criticised Bertrand Russell for his pacifism.) Robert Ferguson offers the first modern biography of Hulme, drawing upon access to Hulme's papers and later interviews with his associates. 'A humane, comprehensive biography...