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Publisher
Kantola Productions
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Susan Packard's three keys to great leadership: leaders are connected, leaders keep their organizations fresh, and leaders show courage. Easier said than done? Sharing lessons learned from failures as well as successes, Packard describes how to stay connected to customers and colleagues, always remembering that connections are reciprocal. She explains how innovation maintains your freshness while keeping your team motivated and engaged. And she details...
2) Cat
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Follows the journey of these mysterious and adored animals from the African savanna to the modern home. Along the way, discover the secret lives of felines great and small--their evolution, anatomy, habitat, behavior, and more.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 24
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Iceland's lunar landscapes, complete with fiery volcanoes, thermal springs, a pristine wilderness and fjord-fringed northern shorelines, are rich in breathtaking scenery and wildlife. By contrast, the island's modern, growing capital, Reykjavik, attracts innovative designers and musicians, and is a mecca for both food and nature tourism.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 7
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Japan is a country of contrasts, as Eastern values and traditions of its unique past co-exist with practices of Westernized present. Industrialized modern cities connect by bullet trains, but visitors can also discover of world of wonderful shrines with torii gateways, Buddist statues and peaceful gardens in quiet backwaters.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 36
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Peru is a land of lush eastern rainforests, sunny west-coast Pacific beaches, and the incredibly dramatic Andes mountains, which march down the length of this equatorial country. While rich in Inca and Spanish history, today's Peru is a vibrant mix of native Andean cultures and urban modernity.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 18
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A blend of old and new, the dynamic city of Shanghai has grown from a tiny fishing village to China's biggest metropolis. While its futuristic buildings contribute to one of the most dramatic skylines in the world, its old districts are an evocative snapshot of China before its recent economic boom.
8) Dog
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Tracks the transformation of these wild pack animals into today's popular and loyal pets. Discover the wolf connections that give dogs their hunting, courting, mating, and social traits, and found out what a dog's life is really all about.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 21
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Austria's spectacular mountain terrain offers perfect winter skiing and its low-altitude forests and picturesque lakelands are popular with summer hikers. Its many beautiful towns and villages teem with history and breathtaking architecture.
Series
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Latin America's most politically stable country, Chile is also one of the region's safest places to visit. It is a kaleidoscope of awesome landscapes, with remote ice fields, glaciers, rainforests and the colossal backbone of the volcanic Andes. Chile is also home to the giant, enigmatic moai statues of Easter Island and the islands that inspired the story of Robinson Crusoe.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 16
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
One of the last true wildernesses, Alaska is a vast and unforgiving land of natural wonders - huge, snow-capped mountains, ice-cold lakes and fjords, massive glaciers, grassy tundra and majestic forests. Sparsely inhabited, America's largest state is also home to a plentiful variety of wildlife.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 13
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Hawaii's lush tropical islands bathed in sunshine are fringed with sandy beaches and breathtaking cliffs. The culture is rich, from hula dancing and traditional crafts to beautiful flower garlands. Modern-day life is also embraced in the capital, Honolulu, with its world-famous neighboring beach resort of Waikiki.
14) Visitors
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Reveals humanity's trancelike relationship with technology. Footage of nonverbal human portraits and communication reveals a constant stream of unconscious emotions, barely noticed by most people. The protagonist, a wise gorilla, sagely witnesses the antics of homo sapiens.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 31
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Scotland is a country of rolling moors, heather-clad crags and rocky, windswept isles. Its lochs, glens and rivers have shaped its history and flavored its art, culture, and greatest export - whisky. Modern technology and innovation are embraced by its largest city, Glasgow, while its statuesque and cultural heart, Edinburgh, is the seat of the independent Scottish Parliament.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles are the coolest cold-blooded animals on the planet. See a ten-inch reptile that has a two-foot long tongue, and snakes that can swallow prey up to twice the size of the diameter of their mouths. Learn why snakes shed their skin and what causes a chameleon to change colors. Meet the Mellers giant chameleon and a salt-water crocodile that is 23 feet long and weighs over a ton. Learn which reptiles make good pets...
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 19
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A remote tropical paradise in the Pacific Ocean, the sprawling island nation of Micronesia boasts stunning natural beauty and a rich and varied heritage. Discover ancient ruins, dive among pristine coral reefs and World War II shipwrecks, and enjoy the color and uninhibited joy of traditional Micronesian ceremonies.
Series
Unforgettable journeys volume 2
Publisher
International Masters Publishers AB
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Free from human habitation for most of their history, the Galapagos Islands are like no other place on Earth. Within this volcanic land, nature thrives, from spectacular rainforests to ancient giant tortoises. So unique is the wildlife of the islands that it inspired Charles Darwin's famous theory of evolution.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Dispel the ancient myths of slithering snakes and spooky soaring bats! Learn how they see, smell, eat, and protect themselves. See why hairless mole rats have earned the title as ugliest animal and what creates the hiss in Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Spiders, tarantulas, and frogs round out the program.
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