Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle

A galaxy of legendary figures from the annals of Western history 
In this enlightening and entertaining work, Paul Johnson, the bestselling author of Intellectuals and Creators, approaches the subject of heroism with stirring examples of men and women from every age, walk of life, and corner of the planet who have inspired and transformed not only their own cultures but the entire world as well. 

Managing Business Risk: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Business, 7th Edition

Effective risk management is a vital issue to consider when looking to safeguard a company’s commercial future and deal with the latest regulatory requirements. Managing Business Risk enables readers to maintain the clearest possible controls on risks that may threaten their businesses, while at the same time deliver transparent reporting to their stakeholders.

This book helps you to be an eyewitness to great scientists and their discoveries. From Benjamin Franklin's electrical charges to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, meet the people whose discoveries have shaped our world, and find out all about their lives and their lasting impact today. You can get the picture using the clip-art CD with over 100 amazing images to download. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate your room. Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide shows and tells you everything you need to know about great scientists. I am a big fan of these...

The Teacher’s Magazine is a monthly issue specially designed for teachers of English as Foreign or Second Language. It provides creative ready-to-go materials to make their classes more active and appealing to students.
In this issue you will find plenty of recipes and tips to help your students begin to write or improve their writing skill in an amusing way. Effective materials will guide them through the steps to follow to achieve a good piece of writing.
You will read some interesting articles for your own professional development and ideas for dealing with conflicts.

Mental Health Self-Help: Consumer and Family Initiatives

Building on earlier patient-empowerment movements, consumer- and advocate-driven mental health self-help (MHSH) initiatives currently outnumber traditional mental health organizations. At the same time, this apparent success raises significant questions about their short-term efficacy and their value to lasting recovery.