Focusing on the early years of the crusades, this book provides a detailed exploration of the first three crusades and the capture of Jerusalem. It is richly illustrated, showcasing images of the armies, leaders, and significant battles, as well as the landscapes they traversed and the challenges they faced. The visual account enhances the understanding of this pivotal period in history, highlighting both victories and defeats of the warriors involved.
"A symphony of contemporary New York through the magnificent words of its people-from the best-selling author of Londoners. In the first twenty years of the twenty-first century, New York City has been convulsed by terrorist attack, blackout, hurricane, recession, social injustice, and pandemic. New Yorkers weaves the voices of some of the city's best talkers into an indelible portrait of New York in our time-and a powerful hymn to the vitality and resilience of its people. Best-selling author Craig Taylor has been hailed as "a peerless journalist and a beautiful craftsman" (David Rakoff), acclaimed for the way he "fuses the mundane truth of conversation with the higher truth of art" (Michel Faber). In the wake of his celebrated book Londoners, Taylor moved to New York and spent years meeting regularly with hundreds of New Yorkers as diverse as the city itself. New Yorkers features 75 of the most remarkable of them, their fascinating true tales arranged in thematic sections that follow Taylor's growing engagement with the city"-- Provided by publisher
Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a nativeon foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, City London will give you an intimate view of this historic city. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on one side, and insider information on the other. Pick any card and start exploring London!
The book explores the fascinating history of greenhouses, tracing their origins back to first century Rome when Emperor Tiberius was advised to consume cucumbers daily for his health. In response, a unique structure was built to cultivate these plants, featuring a roof that allowed sunlight in and stone walls that retained heat. This early greenhouse not only ensured a steady supply of cucumbers but also played a vital role in sustaining the emperor's wellbeing, highlighting the intersection of agriculture and health in ancient times.
From the Center for Creative Leadership, this essential guide is updated with new insights, tips, and tools to help organizations get the most out of 360-degree feedback. This hands-on guide from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) shows how to implement effective 360-degree feedback systems as part of leadership development initiatives in organizations. Written for professionals who work inside organizations and external consultants working with clients, the book draws on over twenty years of research and practice in organizations both large and small. Expert authors from CCL provide step-by-step guidelines for successful 360-degree feedback as well as best practices observed and tested with CCL's broad base of clients. The second edition is updated with advances in the field over the past ten years and features new chapters on what affects validity, why the process can fail, and the future of leadership. The book includes worksheets, checklists, and other tools to use or adapt with a 360-degree feedback process in any organization.
Dejiny, mýtus a romantické príbehy stredovekých rytierov na križiackych výpravách s viac ako 400 veľkolepými zobrazeniami bitiek, dobrodružstiev, obliehaní, pevností, víťazstiev a porážok.
