Tatamkhulu Afrika (1920-2002) published eight collections of poetry, two novels and four novellas. He won every South African prize and award for which his work was eligible.

He died from injuries received when he was run over by a car shortly after the publication of his final novel, Bitter Eden (less)

By the author of "Coma" and "Fever" (less)

By the author of "Coma" and "Fever" (less)

Most of all, it is a meditation on love--love as outrage and hallucination, madness and transformation. About the Author : Vladimir Nabokov has contributed to Lolita as an author.

Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977), one of the 20th century's greatest writers in both Russian and English, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and spent his adult life in Germany, France, the United States, and Switzerland.

In addition to his literary work, he was a passionate lepidopterist and chess player. His books include "Lolita, Pale Fire, The Real Light of Sebastian Knight, Laughter in the Dark", and many more (less)

Youll learn: Why youve chosen the partners you have and how to make better choices, How much sexual chemistry you and your partner really have, The ten types of relationships that wont work, How your childhood memories may be affecting your love life, The six essential qualities to look for in a mate, How to spot fatal flaws in a partner, Why you may be falling in love for the wrong reason. If youre single or divorced: read this book to understand why your past choices werent right for you and how to get it right this time.

If youre in love: learn how to be 100% certain that this relationship is the one for you. If youre married: discover how to understand and balance your differences so that you can live happily together every day.

Repackaged and redesigned for the modern reader with an iconic new cover, Are You The One For Me? is the last word in finding the right type of companionship for you. About the Author: Barbara De Angelis, Ph.

D., is one of the worlds most eminent relationship and personal growth psychologists.

Active for over 25 years, Barbara was one of the first voices to advocate self-help in the 1980s and was among the first nationally-recognised motivational teachers on television. Her messages about love, happiness and the search for meaning in our lives have reached millions across the globe.

She lives in Santa Barbara, California (less)

For more than a decade, Belle Linda Halpern and Kathy Lubar have applied the lessons and expertise they have learned as performing artists to the work of their company, The Ariel Group. Halpern and Lubar have helped tens of thousands of executives at major companies around the country and the globe, including General Electric, Mobil Oil, Capital One, and Deloitte.

In "Leadership Presence," they make their time-tested strategies available to everyone, from high-profile CEOs to young professionals seeking promotion. Their practical, proven approach will enable you to develop the skills necessary to inspire confidence, command respect, build credibility, and motivate others.

Halpern and Lubar teach you: *How to handle tough situations with heightened confidence and flexibility *How to build your relationships to enhance collaboration and business development *How to express yourself dramatically and motivate others *How to integrate your personal values into communication to inspire others and become a more effective leader Learning the skills of the true performance experts, readers will understand why "Leadership Presence" is the key to dynamic and authentic leadership. BACKCOVER: As a leader, you are always in the spotlight.

"Leadership Presence" teaches how to be masterful under that bright light..

.connecting more profoundly to those you lead and to yourself.

A thought-provoking and highly practical guide to realizing your leadership potential. Jay Conger Professor, London Business School Author, Building Leaders Based on years teaching senior executives at the Columbia Business School Ican say that the ideas in this book are easy to apply and make a dramatic difference in leadership effectiveness.

Infused with the magic of theater and illustrated with compelling stories, "Leadership Presence" is a fantastic resource for executives and executive educators Professor Michael J. Fenlon, Associate Dean for Executive MBA Programs, Columbia Business School "In "Leadership Presence," Halpern and Lubar reveal what great leaders have always known: that the secret to having a commanding presence isn't about personal power, but about empowering others.

Its inspiring stories will speak to anyone who interacts with others. It will be especially useful for experienced leaders who feel they aren't coming across as powerfully as they'd like.

" Kenneth H. Blanchard, Co-author of "The One Minute Manager" and "Full Steam Ahead " "The foundation of success in business (and in life) is the ability to authentically engage and connect with others.

Using the profession of acting as the perfect metaphor, this book is a masterful guide for achieving true leadership success. I loved the mix of personal stories from clients and well-known actors and found "Leadership Presence" to be a powerful teaching tool.

This book isn't just for business leaders, it's for anyone who wants to bring more passion, empathy and presence to all their relationships. I highly recommend it " Cheryl Richardson, author of "Take Time for Your Life" and "Stand Up for Your Life" The ability to inspire and move others is difficult to define, yet impossible to ignore.

"Leadership Presence" unlocks the secrets of one of the most decisive and powerful aspects of human communication. If you want tobetter understand and develop leadership presence in yourself and others, read this book.

Like its subject, this book is compelling and impossible to ignore. James E.

Copeland, Jr., Former Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Finally there is a book where the insights of theatre, transformation and organizational learning have been brought together.

Leaders of organizations have much to learn from those who have spent their lives understanding the nature of performance, keeping the beat going, and the power of truly showing up. In the end, productive and humane institutions depend on the integration of art and commerce.

This book is a great beginning. Peter Block, Author, "The Answer to How Is Yes, Stewardship, Flawless Consulting," and "Empowered Manager" It is relatively easy to describe what makes a leader, it's teaching people how to communicate the qualities of leadership that is difficult.

"Leadership Presence" does just that. It doesn't just tell you what to do, it tells you how to do it.

Mark C. Mazzarella, Co-author of "Reading People" and "Put Your Best Foot Forward" Using the craft of acting as the delivery medium is an entertaining twist on the typical interpersonal skills book.

"Publishers Weekly" About the Author : Belle Linda Halpern has contributed to Leadership Presence as an author. Belle Linda Halpern and Kathy Lubar cofounded The Ariel Group in 1992.

They currently instruct over 5,000 executives a year through their workshops. Halpern has performed worldwide as a cabaret singer and has taught music in workshops and at Harvard University.

Lubar has worked as a professional actress for many years, and cofounded the New Repertory Theater in 1984 (less)

As a consequence, Dr. Daniel Lowell - inventorof a technique that will take stem-cell research up to the next level - sees abarrier being raised before his biotech start-up.

These seemingly oppositepersonalities may clash during the Senate hearing, yet the two men share acommon failing. Butler's hunger for political power far outstrips his genuineconcern for the unborn; while Lowell's pursuit of massive personal wealth andcelebrity overrides any real consideration for his patient's well-being.

Furthercomplicating their confrontation is the confidential news that Senator Butlerhas developed Parkinson's disease - which leads the senator and the researcherinto a Faustian pact. Taken straightout of tomorrow's headlines, Seizure is cautionary tale for this agewhen new biotechnological discoveries are pulling us ever further into apromising yet frightening new world (less)

With the help of her faithful friends Liz and Steph, Kelly Ann manages to muck it all up and finds that the path of true love never runs smoothly! Can her relationship with Chris survive being found by his parents semiclothed in their living room on the day of his surprise birthday party? Or her wild girls' holiday to the domain of the holiday rep, Faliraki? Can Kelly Ann get through all these crises and manage to singlehandedly look after her sister's baby and the fake baby school have given her as a project too? This work is a hilarious riot of teenage fumblings, terrible teachers and skincare made from porri! dge. More embarrassingly funny revelations from the new queen of teen-lit! (less)

The city of Ithaka is overrun with uncouth suitors hoping to marry her, thereby gaining control of the land. But when a naked, half-drowned man washes up on the beach, everything changes.

Told through the eyes of Klymene, a young girl who is like a daughter to Penelope, this is a timeless story of passion, jealousy, gods, and royalty in the aftermath of war. About the Author : Adele Geras has contributed to Ithaka as an author.

AD+LE GERAS is the celebrated author of many stories and novels, including The Tower Room, Watching the Roses, and Pictures of the Night. She lives in Manchester, England (less)

While Lucy's husband, Greg, retreats into himself, his and Lucy's eight-year-old daughter, Sophie, has simply stopped speaking. Desperate to help Sophie, Ellie turns to a book that gave her comfort as a child, "The Secret Garden.

" As its story of hurt, magic, and healing blooms around them, so, too, do Lucy's secrets--some big, some small. Peeling back the layers of her friend's life, Ellie is forced to confront her own as well: the marriage she left behind, the loss she'd hoped to escape.

And suddenly Ellie's carefully constructed existence is spinning out of control in a chain of events that will transform her life--and the lives of those around her--forever. About the Author : Julie Buxbaum has contributed to After You as an author.

Julie Buxbaum is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School. The Opposite of Love is her first novel (less)

How long will she be able to withstand the pressure of the numerous suitors who seek her hand (and Ithaka) - and will she remain as faithful as mythology states, or might she fall in love with one of them? The vivid colours of life on the abundant island of Ithaka are evoked with magic and warmth, as Penelope and those around her tell their own incredible stories. Interspersed with wonderful verse retellings of Odysseus' adventures, this is a thrilling novel with a contemporary feel (less)

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Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying; can Jalal's Way really be the best way? This is another thrilling adventure, eagerly awaited by all Varjak fans, both young and old (less)