Bøger af Peter Allen

An excavation of ten world civilisations and their incredible stories of success and eventual decline. What makes a civilisation successful, what allows it to last thousands of years, and what causes of its eventual downfall? In this volatile world that we live in, there are many fascinating lessons to be learned from the great empires that once ruled it. Rise and Fall brings a collection of ten world empires to life. Some, like the Vikings and the Incans, you may have heard of. Others, like the Benin, Kakamura or Ayutthayan empires are less well known today but in their time were immensely powerful and seemingly undefeatable. Peter Allen, author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021) illuminates the stories with his trademark detail- and humour-packed illustrations. From the grandeur of Malian mosques to the mysteries of the Minoans, meet the ingenious architects, daring explorers, and ingenious inventors who shaped the course of civilization. Discover how they built towering monuments, charted the stars, and unlocked the secrets of science, all without the conveniences of our modern world. Young readers are taken on a captivating journey through the sands of time, unlocking the secrets of remarkable cultures that once thrived on our planet.

In The Unknown Remembered Gate, a man in his early thirties is undergoing a crisis of confidence; his uncertainty has been deepened by the recent discovery of an unsent letter he had written about a year earlier to his best friend in his "home town." As the protagonist re-reads the letter he realizes that by immersing himself in academia (he is studying literary criticism) he has been veiling deep feelings of inadequacy. He considers a return to his "home town" as the means of re-establishing. When we meet him in a bar in San Francisco, he is edging closer to a decision. San Francisco is a place where he has been many times before, and it is the place where he last saw his best friend to whom he had written the newly found letter. Drinking scotch and listening to the jazz being played over the bar sound system, the narrator escorts us on a memorial journey through his formative years, his rite of passage from adolescent to young adult. We learn from revelations in his narrative that for the past several years in academia, he has been exposed to a post-modern world in which he has begun to feel more and more out of joint. Through his memory we return to his genesis, meet his parents, and are taken along on a somewhat surreal journey that he made at the age of 13 with his mother and brothers to his "home town." He provides us with a description of the physical contours of the town and how those contours circumscribed his sense of space. Once "at home" in his memory, he explores his experiences: friendships, struggles for identity, fantasies, love, teachers, heart breaks, and shattered dreams. By the end of the novel, the narrator has taken us on a long and arduous Odyssean journey back to his beginnings where he hopes he can find himself, perhaps, as T.S. Eliot tells us in "Little Gidding," the fourth of the Four Quartets, from which the title of the novel is taken, for the first time.

A Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Successful Forex Trader This book contains proven steps and strategies to becoming a successful Forex trader. The first occurrence of currency trading and exchange can be traced back to ancient times, where money was used as a crucial means of buying and selling items such as food, jewelry and raw materials. Sometimes in the process of this exchange commission was charged for goods and services sold on credit. Fast forward to today and we see how the currency exchange has turned into what is now known as the forex market which has grown and developed significantly, enabling countries with powerful economies to trade large volumes of goods and services with each other. But throughout its development, the air of complexity surrounding the market has created a barrier for many people to understand how to participate in trading successfully for financial gain. Many investment experts advise new traders against trading foreign currencies because of the level of risk involved. A new trader could potentially wipe out their account with just one bad trade. In this book, you will gain sound knowledge about the various steps needed as a guide to making successful trading decisions and actions. With these easy to follow steps, you will be well on your way to becoming a successful trader. However, keep in mind that there is no easy way to success. If you want to be successful, you have to spend time learning, understanding, applying and fine tuning your trading strategies while teaching yourself how to keep your emotions at bay so that you do not make detrimental decisions. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn: Determining Financial Goals and Trading Style Selecting a Broker that Matches Your Criteria Choosing a Trading Methodology Choosing Different Time Frames in Trading Foreign Currencies Computing for the Expectancy Focusing on the Trades Using Positive Feedback Loops Analysing Performance Weekly Download your kindle copy or purchase on paperback today!

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"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to others." ~ Douglas MacArthurIn leadership, you need to be able to play to your strengths and look towards overcoming your limitations. The first and most important step is identifying and understanding your leadership style. Without this self analysis, it''s impossible to know what your strengths and limitations are. Think about it....Where do you want to be a year from now? Do you want to be recognized as a leader that is on top of their game? Or do you want to be left where you are now-still struggling? Are you ready to face defeat or are you ready to become the best leader you can truly be?There''s not a moment to waste, it''s time to take your leadership style to the next level! Leadership skills are essential for everyone, and the great news is that they can be learned, meaning that there''s no excuse for poor leadership. Working with science is a way to identify and cultivate crucial leadership qualities and strengths. This book will provide you with concise, powerful, no-nonsense advice. The information is based on experience and research ranging from neuroscience, to social psychology, and is backed up by statistical data and analysis.In Leadership 2.0, you have each of these key characteristics and skills neatly laid out over each of the nine chapters. It''s not just for all the leaders out there, it''s also for supervisors, team leaders, managers, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and employees-in short, this book is for anyone who would like to learn to strengthen their professional and interpersonal relationships.In this book you will discover:Leadership, Management Techniques & Communication Skills (based on research from neuroscience to social psychology)What You Need to Become A Leader & What People Look for In A LeaderBecome A Leader People Like (without treating it as a popularity contest)The Top 5 Communication Secrets Of Great Leaders How to Motivate & Inspire Your People During Difficult TimesHow Elon Musk Got SpaceX Off The Ground (and onto Mars) - despite facing bankruptcy and ridicule by those within his own organizationUsing Data and Statics To Measure The Impact of Leadership StylesThe Art of Connecting with Others & Delegating Work Effectively Six Ways Highly Effective Leaders Deal With ChangeAuthoritarian Leadership and why it leads to toxicity ( learn from the failures of Julius Caesar, Adolf Hitler and more)Insights From The Great Leadership Experts (Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, Jack Welch, and more) And much, much more...This book is a must-read for all leaders, no matter the industry or leadership situation you find yourself in. Even as a parent, you will benefit from the information on these pages. The choice now lies in your hands. I look forward to having you join me, Peter Allen, author and business leader, on this life-altering leadership journey!Become the very best version of yourself and the type of leader that others would want to follow.Reach for your dreams with Leadership 2.0

Everyone, at some point in their life, will be asked to be a LeaderWhilst some are naturally blessed with leadership skills others can still learn to become leaders through improving particular skills.Steve Jobs is a famous example of someone who was probably not born to be a leader. Yet he went on to become one of the world's most inspiring leaders. Leadership skills are highly sought after by employers and are also essential to lasting success in business and life. But the problem with most leadership books is that they are just common knowledge, taken from other writers and not useful. This book presents proven skills and qualities that are tried and tested to help you develop into your greatest potential as a leader. Become more than just "the boss" people follow only because they have to. Instead master the ability to inspire and lead people.In This Book You Will Discover: The Pillars of Building A Successful Company Culture & High Performance Teams Using Your 30% Innate Talents to Turn You Into a Great Leader Why The Greatest Gift from a Leader is Having a Sense of Purpose Family Leadership - Becoming a Successful & Effective Parent Simple Ways To Motivate & Inspire Your People During Difficult Times Fear-Vs-Respect & Why Leading Through Fear Is Never The Answer Listening - The Secret Weapon of Powerful Leaders + The Keys To Successfully Implementing It How Authenticity Makes a Leader More "Real' + The 5 Basics That Make a Leader More Authentic Leadership Lessons from History's Most Powerful (Napoleon, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli and more) The Perils, Advantages + When To Use Trump's Autocratic Leadership Style The Five Major Elements of Emotional Intelligence + Using Them To Become A Better Leader What Makes a Good Leader & Does Gender Matter?And much, much more...Are you ready to advance your personal or professional influence and become a great leader? If so..take action now to increase your leadership skills, expand your influence and achieve your leadership vision by Reading This Book

Let's be honest, Social Security can be complicated.Social Security is vital to many people's retirement plans. Yet is so shrouded in uncertainty. There are so many different rules, income limitations, age requirements, cut-offs, and so on that it can drive a person mad.Your choices influence the size of your Social Security checks and making mistakes could accidentally shrink them. Understanding how your decisions affect your Social Security benefits can help you avoid devastating mistakes that could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over your retirement. Or cost you and your family important benefits. Find out what's important to you and get the information you need...Read on to learn all you need to know about Social Security.Here is just a tiny amount of what you will discover inside: The BEST Age to file for Social Security Avoid depending on your children, family, relatives, or the community How to calculate Your Social Security Benefits (3 Easy Steps) Social Security Mistakes that have BIG consequences Why early retirement could be an expensive mistake and the secret to maximum benefits (patience pays off) How to easily apply for Social Security within twenty minutes The MAIN reason why people stop receiving disability benefits and how to avoid it The Four Parts of Medicare and what they mean for you Are Social Security benefits taxed? The best ways to make your claim decisions much easier and quicker What to do when your claim is deniedAnd much, much more.. Social Security encompasses more than just retirement benefits, and the more you know, the more money you might collect from it.It can seem confusing and this book will help you in making the best decision for you instead of relying on some generic advice you find online or hear on the TV.Find it all in one place, This Book.

Peter Allen explores the history of the Cambridge Apostles, a secret club that has played an influential role in the development of the British intelligentsia. He traces the origins and early history particular the years just before the first Reform Bill when the central figures among the Apostles were F. D. Maurice, Arthur Hallam and Alfred, Lord Tennyson.