An inside account of the recent scandals which have engulfed Ireland's national broadcaster, RTÉ.

In Alchemy of Chaos, Christine Owenell offers a radical guide for harnessing the power of the unknown by choosing to embrace chaos as an ally. Chaos. Destruction. Disorder. Confusion. It's everything most try to avoid. But should it be? Are you willing to entertain another perspective? As a sought-after executive advisor to visionary leaders and power brokers in business, entertainment, and culture, Christine Owenell explores an unconventional approach to leadership that utilizes chaosboth internal and external as a tool to support growth, expand perspective, and hone mastery. Her debut book, Alchemy of Chaos, aims to help you more fully grasp and develop what is required to lead in times of uncertainty. It reframes chaos as an essential natural phenomenon that can be leveraged to create new pathways of thought, action, and possibility. Drawing upon archetypal psychology, ancient wisdom, ontological philosophy, and personal insights, she posits that a full embrace of the turbulent unknown will drive our evolution as individuals and as a society. Alchemy of Chaos is a book brimming with the possibility of a robust experience found within unexpected avenues. It guides you through an exploration of these avenues so you may mobilize your best resources and walk your unique path of self-actualization no matter the circumstances. Learning how to harness the power of the unknown is fundamentally transformative. On this pathway, you discover that true innovation happens in provocative ways, and that to create from beyond the known, you must first see what is here. This is a journey of paradox and perspective. Mystery activates us. Contrast defines us. Wonder moves us. All these things are the fabric of chaos.

In November 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power in Israel after the fifth election in less than four years. Propped up by a bloc of far-right and ultra-religious parties, Netanyahu's government is the most extreme administration in Israeli history. It has pushed Israeli society to breaking point. Israel now faces cataclysmic rifts and an existential crisis. Pfeffer charts the mass protests against Netanyahu's attempts to silence the judiciary and expand settlement in the West Bank, as well as the shattering of Israel's core beliefs after October 7th and the calamitous war in Gaza. No King For Israel is the definitive story of Israel's fractured democracy, and of the fight to define what Israel should be.

Why do some teachers thrive in the classroom for decades while others leave early? In Love the One You're With, veteran teachers share their stories, revealing what has kept them motivated, passionate and resilient through the challenges of teaching. Based on candid interviews with teachers who've spent over 20 years in the profession, this book uncovers themes of joy, purpose and adaptability, alongside practical strategies to sustain a fulfilling career.Packed with wisdom and actionable insights, Love the One You're With offers a treasure trove of ideas for senior leaders and policymakers committed to retaining experienced teachers. From fostering a culture of respect and trust to recognising the deep value of teacher autonomy and collaboration, this book celebrates the powerful impact of longevity in the classroom. For anyone invested in the future of education, this is an essential guide to keeping great teachers where they belong-inspiring the next generation.

A non-fiction title showcasing the brilliant work of teachers from the no. 1 bestselling author. __________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

Good services don't happen by accident, and neither do bad ones. Designing a service that works for users and organizations is just the first step. The real challenge begins when that design is turned into reality. 'Bad Services' delves into common obstacles. From organizational silos and risk aversion to a lack of buy-in, the barriers can seem insurmountable. This book helps you understand why service design often fails to be implemented and provides practical solutions to overcome these challenges. In 'Bad Services,' the author explores the universal difficulties faced when trying to deliver effective services. You'll learn how to identify the root causes of these issues and how to address them effectively. Whether you're a designer or a change-maker, this book offers clear and straightforward steps to overcome the barriers to good service delivery. You'll discover how to make a more significant, lasting impact with your work and create the conditions necessary for good services to thrive. 'Bad Services' is an essential read for professionals at all levels who are involved in service design and delivery. The insights and strategies provided will help you navigate the complexities of service implementation and drive meaningful change in your organization. Discover how to turn the challenge of delivering good services into an opportunity for innovation and excellence. 'Bad Services' is the sequel to the international bestseller 'Good Services'.

The third in a series of novels detailing life in England at the time of the Norman Conquest. Set in the 1070's, the novel depicts of the consequences of the Norman invasion for the people caught up in those terrible times.

Explore exciting recipes from the streets of India's four biggest cities

Britain is a country of crafts. From Cornish hedging to Sussex trug making, Scottish kiltmaking to the Stokes potteries, the UK, steeped in local knowledge and centuries of handed-down wisdom, is home to some of the rarest and most prized crafts in the world. Yet, many of these skills are in danger of dying out, currently possessed by people unable to share their knowledge with new generations. With 259 endangered and critically endangered crafts on the Heritage Craft Association's Red List, and with skilled professions including cricket ball making, gold beating, and mouth-blown flat glass making now listed as extinct, failing to appreciate and nurture these crafts is threatening them with becoming lost forever.In Made in Britain, Jay Blades - presenter of The Repair Shop, passionate advocate of heritage crafts and co-chair of Heritage Crafts - joins forces with leading country journalist Charlotte Reather to travel to all corners of the UK to shine a light on ten key British heritage crafts. On the way, they tell the stories of the makers and apprentices fighting to keep them alive, and hope to bring one craft, the lost and peculiarly British art of cricket ball making, back from extinction.Plate section photography by: Charles Sainsbury-PlaiceCover illustration by: Andrew Jamieson, artist whose work featured on the Coronation invitation for King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Uncover the world's greatest mysteries, disappearances, unsolved crimes and conspiracy theories.

Based on exclusive interviews with Sunbeam and BSA engineers, explore the history of the revolutionary shaft-driven Sunbeam motorcycles.

TD Asch looks at the story of England from the accession of Edward the Elder in 899 to the death of Edgar in 975. It's the story of a royal family, and how the children and grandchildren of a legendary patriarch forged a nation out of rivalrous kingdoms.

A celebration of Canterbury's rich heritage and identity - its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.

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London has survived rebellion, plagues and fires. It has seen monarchs crowned, artists praised and sportsmen cheered. It began life as a multi-cultural marketplace and its essence has not changed. Journey around and uncover the secrets of this amazing city with this beautiful guide packed with facts, stats and maps. Explore the different cultures thriving here and learn all about the best things to do, see and taste in Britain's sprawling capital city.

Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that turned his father into a Cold War icon..One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. The event was recently depicted in the Steven Spielberg movie Bridge of Spies. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, all of which created an international incident. Soviet authorities eventually released him in exchange for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. On his return to the United States, Powers was exonerated of any wrongdoing while imprisoned in Russia, yet, due to bad press and the government's unwillingness to heartily defend Powers, a cloud of controversy lingered until his untimely death in 1977. Now his son, Francis Gary Powers Jr. and acclaimed historian Keith Dunnavant have written this new account of Powers's life based on personal files that had never been previously available. Delving into old audio tapes, letters his father wrote and received while imprisoned in the Soviet Union, the transcript of his father's debriefing by the CIA, other recently declassified documents about the U-2 program, and interviews with the spy pilot's contemporaries, Powers and Dunnavant set the record straight. The result is a fascinating piece of Cold War history. This is also a book about a son's journey to understand his father, pursuing justice and a measure of peace.Almost sixty years after the fact, this will be the definitive account of one of the most important events of the Cold War.

Jack Kerouac was one of America's great writers of the latter half of the 20th century, yet he endured a life characterized by persistent hardship and disillusion. Leading Kerouac scholar Paul Maher Jr. targets the writer's embattled insight of self as central to his life and work. He reveals how Kerouac's troubled interactions with alcohol, drugs, and spirituality stamped its importance on his autobiographical prose and poetry and created a singular language that united thoughts on the human condition and spiritual liberation. Becoming Kerouac: A Writer In His Time affixes Kerouac's life and art in a fresh way, giving readers a rich perspective from which to understand this 20th-century literary genius.Using unpublished archival material, Becoming Kerouac focuses on the writer's critical formative years --1940 to 1957-- to demonstrate his growth as a novelist and poet. Maher contends that Kerouac developed his singular language to capture human consciousness as it never had before. His futilities catapulted American literature to reflect its restless post-World War II anxieties. Narrating the events that comprised Kerouac's life, biographers have long struggled to illustrate his complexness and the contradictions that shaped his determinations and dogged his relationships. But without consideration of the writing, the troubles in life fail to reveal their deeper resonances by skillfully analyzing the work while tracing the events. Maher achieves a full portrait, revealing struggles that problematize his work. Becoming Kerouac fuses Kerouac's life and art to comprehend this misunderstood literary genius.

In The World's Greatest Fishing Stories, editor Lamar Underwood has pulled together some of the finest tales of all time from all over the world. They are enduring tales that have passed the test of time and have attracted generations of readers. These are the greatest fishing stories available.

Two Thirds Water is a collection of fly-fishing essays covering Arnie Sabatelli's broad and varied lifetime experience of fishing all kinds of waters, salt and freshwater, from remote Adirondack ponds to the Long Island Sound, Bahamian flats, Michigan steelhead rivers, and tiny streams high in the mountains of Mexico.

Taking on the A.T. is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and accessibility. Let Joshua Niven and Amber Adams guide you across the best trails that the Appalachian Trail has to offer.

The Official U.S. Army Guerrilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations Field Manual offers guidance and training in Special Forces and unconventional warfare, including concepts, organization, methods, and operations.