Bøker av John White

A fascinating introduction to the young learner's mind for teachers, parents, and students in philosophy of education.

A revised, fully updated 9th edition of this bestselling book about investing in stocks and shares.This book, first published in 1992, is one of the most enduring guides to investment in the stock market ever published. Now in a thoroughly revised, updated 9th edition this bestselling volume has been written and kept up to date by a professional long-term investor. It explains in plain English how the stock market works; what affects share prices;how to avoid unnecessary risks; and how you can invest successfully in shares, bonds, gilts, options and futures over the long term. It gives step-by-step guidance on: how to trade on the stock market, whether it's going up or down; successful stock investment strategies; investing at minimum risk in traded options and futures; buying bonds, gilts and interest-bearing deposits.

Yosa BUSON (1716-1784) followed immediately after Matsuo BASHO and before Kobayashi ISSA: the three greatest Japanese haiku poets. This book is the second in the series of 3 handsome presentation hardcovers from the Buddhist Society, which share a key common feature - all the English translations are rendered in the same metric rhythm of 5 then 7 then 5 syllables. The poems are printed on fine paper in Japanese orthography, also romanised with an English translation. Buson''s highly skilled paintings are also included.

A Miscellany of Rugby's World Cup will transport you directly into the thrilling history of the greatest event in global rugby. A treasure trove of insider facts, fantastic feats, firsts and lasts, records and stats - covering every nation and star player to have made their mark in a tournament now watched by 120 million fans worldwide.

A new and important translation of 300 haiku of Matsuo Basho, the most famous poet of Japan's Edo period. This collection reflects the freestanding 5-7-5 form which most epitomizes the poet's subtle literary brilliance.

Everyone loves a good story, but the parables of Jesus are a special kind of story. In this guide, John White helps us explore twelve of the greatest stories ever told.

This book provides a variety of practical solutions that will reduce the incidence of human error in the workplace, reduce the number of accidents and near-misses, and reduce time taken off work due to injury or ill-health.

This book provides a variety of practical solutions that will reduce the incidence of human error in the workplace, reduce the number of accidents and near-misses, and reduce time taken off work due to injury or ill-health.

The Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales is complete with sixty-five plates of non descript animals, birds, lizards, serpents, curious cones of trees and other natural productions.

Is the work ethic still viable as society evolves? This book engages with widespread current anxieties about the future of work and its place in a fulfilled human life. It is a philosophical treatment of the nature of work and reconsiders the aims and procedures of education.

As the handsome (and much-married) leader of a series of big bands and small groups in the 1930s and 1940s, clarinetist Artie Shaw achieved measures of fame and fortune that temporarily eclipsed those of his great rival, Benny Goodman.

In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland.

The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland. Placing their characters within a dark world of confusion and horror, these films reflect the United States' post-9/11 uncertainties, and the conflict between civilised values and the brutality employed to defend them.

An application of the biblical principles of leadership, found in the book of Nehemiah, to the life of today's Christian leaders.

This book consists of sixteen pieces, by British scholars, on aspects of the American (and Anglo-American) experience.

In this second volume of Professor White's studies, the emphasis shifts to Italian art in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and the major figures who were responsible for the decisive changes in painting and sculpture that were to lead on to the Renaissance. Here again, however, there is the same concern with the actual monuments.

Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution.Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected, weatherproof climbs. And why not? Excellent climbing facilities have sprung up everywhere, from primary schools and universities to massive, purpose-built centres offering hundreds of climbs and dedicated training facilities. And some climbers are buying the holds from specialised companies and setting up walls at home.The Indoor Climbing Manual is an authoritative and comprehensive guide, steering the reader through the variety of styles, skills and techniques needed to master the climbing wall, and includes:· An introduction to the equipment required· Top rope climbing, lead climbing and bouldering techniques· Advanced techniques and training to improve your climbing· Guidelines on how to climb safely and prevent injury· Tips for the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing· An overview of competitive climbing

Suitable for teachers, company directors, and advanced dancers, this book explores the importance of disciplined dancing, choreography, acting, conditioning, and performance. It also confronts serious issues dealing with the future of classical ballet and what is needed to maintain its rightful place as an important theater art.