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Politics, Planning and the City

by Michael Goldsmith ...

Politics, Planning and the City is designed to introduce the complex political processes and problems of the modern city.The author begins by setting the theoretical context and discusses models of democracy, power and the nature of policy. Next he examines change and the city, by focusing on actual decision-making. Three major policy areas affecting the city - housing, planning and the social ... Read more

$42.99 USD

Politics, Planning and the City is designed to introduce the complex political processes and problems of the modern city.The author begins by setting the theoretical context and discusses models of democracy, power and the nature of policy. Next he examines change and the city, by focusing on actual decision-making. Three major policy areas affecting the city - housing, planning and the social
... Read more
Size and Local Democracy

by Bas Denters, Michael Goldsmith, Andreas Ladner, Poul Erik Mouritzen, Lawrence E. Rose ...

How large should local governments be? Scholars and public sector reformers alike have asked this question for many years. Size and Local Democracy investigates this subject in four countries where local governments play an important role but are different in size and structure - Switzerland, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands.Based on unique comparative data, the authors explore whether the size ... Read more

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How large should local governments be? Scholars and public sector reformers alike have asked this question for many years. Size and Local Democracy investigates this subject in four countries where local governments play an important role but are different in size and structure - Switzerland, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands.Based on unique comparative data, the authors explore whether the size
... Read more
Audiobook

Master Emotional Intelligence

7 Books in 1: Empath, Self-Discipline, Anger Management, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Habit, Stoicism, Emotional Intelligence

by Rhonda Swan ...

Narrated by Kate Raymond, Michael Goldsmith, Freddie Watkins, Liam Byrne, Michael Reaves, Nathan Conkey, Todd Weir ...

Unabridged

21 hours 7 min

Do you want to know what emotional intelligence looks like in everyday life?Does your social life need a bit of a boost? Your job, your relationships? Have you ever wanted to understand the mind a little better?If this sounds like you, then keep reading!Emotional intelligence can transform your life. It’s not as simple as reading body language, or just ‘learning to say the right thing’. Being ... Read more

$19.75 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to know what emotional intelligence looks like in everyday life?Does your social life need a bit of a boost? Your job, your relationships? Have you ever wanted to understand the mind a little better?If this sounds like you, then keep reading!Emotional intelligence can transform your life. It’s not as simple as reading body language, or just ‘learning to say the right thing’. Being
... Read more
Audiobook

Inside the criminal's mind

How Criminals Feel and Think (Understanding the science and Psychology behind criminal behavior)

by N.M Serenity ...

Narrated by Michael Goldsmith ...

Unabridged

4 hours 9 min

INSIDE THE CRIMINAL 'S MINDHave you ever questioned how a devoted mother could deliberately and coldly take the life of her own child in the bathtub—the very child for whom she had just prepared breakfast? What dark forces could have been at work within her mind at that moment? How did such thoughts take hold? Were they embedded deep within her psyche long before the act?What compels individuals ... Read more

$7.88 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

INSIDE THE CRIMINAL 'S MINDHave you ever questioned how a devoted mother could deliberately and coldly take the life of her own child in the bathtub—the very child for whom she had just prepared breakfast? What dark forces could have been at work within her mind at that moment? How did such thoughts take hold? Were they embedded deep within her psyche long before the act?What compels individuals
... Read more
I Wish I Knew That: Math

by GOLDSMITH, MICHAEL ...

Math, so often a mystery to children, is simply explained in I Wish I Knew That Math. With clear, commonsense explanations of mathematical concepts and fun and interesting applications, this book is a great way to increase your understanding of math. The concepts addressed include, but are certainly not limited to:Basic operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionThe math behind ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Math, so often a mystery to children, is simply explained in I Wish I Knew That Math. With clear, commonsense explanations of mathematical concepts and fun and interesting applications, this book is a great way to increase your understanding of math. The concepts addressed include, but are certainly not limited to:Basic operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionThe math behind
... Read more
The Myers

by Paul Goldsmith, Michael Bassett ...

The Myers is a sweeping study of four generations of the successful and influential Myers family. It moves from Prussian Poland to the goldfields of Ballarat to bankruptcy in the South Island and then to a growing fortune in beer and liquor. There is a thorough analysis of Douglas Myers’ controversial takeover of the family company Campbell & Ehrenfried in the 1970s and the court cases that ... Read more

$6.05 USD

The Myers is a sweeping study of four generations of the successful and influential Myers family. It moves from Prussian Poland to the goldfields of Ballarat to bankruptcy in the South Island and then to a growing fortune in beer and liquor. There is a thorough analysis of Douglas Myers’ controversial takeover of the family company Campbell & Ehrenfried in the 1970s and the court cases that
... Read more
The Power of Social Innovation

How Civic Entrepreneurs Ignite Community Networks for Good

by Stephen Goldsmith ...

THE POWER of SOCIAL INNOVATIONCivic leaders across the U.S. and throughout the world are discovering creative ways to overcome the obstacles that seal the doors of opportunity for too many.These inspiring individuals believe that within our communities lie the entrepreneurial spirit, compassion, and resources to make progress in such critical areas as education, housing, and economic self-reliance ... Read more

$37.00 USD

THE POWER of SOCIAL INNOVATIONCivic leaders across the U.S. and throughout the world are discovering creative ways to overcome the obstacles that seal the doors of opportunity for too many.These inspiring individuals believe that within our communities lie the entrepreneurial spirit, compassion, and resources to make progress in such critical areas as education, housing, and economic self-reliance
... Read more
Audiobook

Balancing between Bits and Bookkeeping

The IT Professional Who Had Wanted to Become an Accountant

by Peter van Es ...

Narrated by Michael A Goldsmith ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

What do you do when you want to pursue a technical education but face obstacles? Certainly not become a boring, dusty accountant, right? In my case, that's exactly what happened. I found economics and administration interesting. While I thought I could do accounting well and applied for the position of assistant accountant, my life took a second turn. Uniquely, this led me into the realm of ... Read more

$12.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What do you do when you want to pursue a technical education but face obstacles? Certainly not become a boring, dusty accountant, right? In my case, that's exactly what happened. I found economics and administration interesting. While I thought I could do accounting well and applied for the position of assistant accountant, my life took a second turn. Uniquely, this led me into the realm of
... Read more
Changing Government Relations in Europe

From localism to intergovernmentalism

Edited by Michael J. Goldsmith, Edward C. Page ...

Series series Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science
The past quarter of a century has seen extensive change throughout Europe. There have been significant changes in local government, and the European Union has come to play an increasing role in relation to municipal government.This book offers a comparative analysis of recent developments in intergovernmental relations in twelve countries across Europe. Using the framework for analysis from Page ... Read more

$65.99 USD

The past quarter of a century has seen extensive change throughout Europe. There have been significant changes in local government, and the European Union has come to play an increasing role in relation to municipal government.This book offers a comparative analysis of recent developments in intergovernmental relations in twelve countries across Europe. Using the framework for analysis from Page
... Read more
Restore Yourself: The Antidote for Professional Exhaustion

The Antidote for Professional Exhaustion

by Edy Greenblatt, Michael Allan Kirk ...

#1 Global Resilience coach and resilience pioneer Dr. Edy Greenblatt provides an easy to read, research-based approach to identifying what is draining your energy and resilience, and what to do about it without quitting your job, moving to Costa Rica, or getting a divorce. Especially now, when work from home is making clear how important it is to understand our resilience challenges so we can do ... Read more

$3.99 USD

#1 Global Resilience coach and resilience pioneer Dr. Edy Greenblatt provides an easy to read, research-based approach to identifying what is draining your energy and resilience, and what to do about it without quitting your job, moving to Costa Rica, or getting a divorce. Especially now, when work from home is making clear how important it is to understand our resilience challenges so we can do
... Read more
Audiobook

Narican: The Cloaked Deception

by Douglas Robbins ...

Narrated by Michael A. Goldsmith ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Narican Series
Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

No human can stop the Toxic Whisperers from plunging Earth into soulless darkness, but Reuben is far from human. Praised by Kirkus Reviews for its “unrelenting action” and “breakneck pace,” Narican: The Cloaked Deception blends science-fiction and metaphysical themes to create an alternate reality full of both emotional depth and twisting adventure.Reuben Mitchell’s 18 years on Earth have taught ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

No human can stop the Toxic Whisperers from plunging Earth into soulless darkness, but Reuben is far from human. Praised by Kirkus Reviews for its “unrelenting action” and “breakneck pace,” Narican: The Cloaked Deception blends science-fiction and metaphysical themes to create an alternate reality full of both emotional depth and twisting adventure.Reuben Mitchell’s 18 years on Earth have taught
... Read more
Audiobook

The Vision Code

How to Create and Execute a Compelling Vision for your Business

by Oleg Konovalov ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

The Vision Code explores the concept of "vision" and leadership. The book reveals the secrets of building and executing a strong vision within any organization.Oleg Konovalov—an acclaimed global thought leader—draws together in one volume in-depth interviews with nineteen extraordinary global visionaries that represent a variety of industries and organizations. These leaders explain why a vision ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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The Vision Code explores the concept of "vision" and leadership. The book reveals the secrets of building and executing a strong vision within any organization.Oleg Konovalov—an acclaimed global thought leader—draws together in one volume in-depth interviews with nineteen extraordinary global visionaries that represent a variety of industries and organizations. These leaders explain why a vision
... Read more

Also available as: eBook