Bøger af Peter Smith

That itch is getting worse. Your dreary office job is simply not doing it for you. You're sick of reading all those exciting tales of other people taming gorillas in Rwanda or scaling Andean peaks. How you wish you were brave enough to quit and follow in their footsteps. Isn't there somewhere a little less scary?And then one day you see the advert in the paper: "Teach English in Japan! Experience a new culture! Earn money!"Now that's more like it, you say. Yes, Japan! Perfect! An enticing blend of the exotic and the modern. And safe too!Next thing, you're on the plane, excited at the prospect of your own adventure about to start.What could possibly go wrong?Quite a lot, it turns out.'GAIJIN: Nine Cautionary Tales of Life in Japan's English Teaching Community' is the story of a bunch of ordinary folk who, for a variety of reasons, decide to strike out and make a new life for themselves in the Far East. We watch as their lives unfold. There are highs and lows. There are shocks and surprises aplenty. There's a contender for the world's worst karaoke performance. There are challenges and tough choices. Spoiler alert: It rarely ends well.Anyone who's spent time in Japan will find plenty to relate to.And anyone considering a change of country might do well to read this first.Some people are probably better off staying home.

Endorsed by Cambridge International to support the full syllabus for examination from 2023.Build strong subject knowledge and skills and an international outlook with author guidance and in-depth coverage of the revised Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics syllabus (9708).- Understand how the key concepts relate to real-life contexts with numerous case studies and examples from economies around the world.- Build confidence with opportunities to check understanding and tackle exam-style questions.- Ensure a thorough understanding with synoptic links that encourage students to apply their knowledge across different elements of the course.- Master the vocabulary needed to critically assess with key terms and concepts defined throughout, especially helpful for those whose first language is not English.- Develop quantitative skills with opportunities to interpret data throughout.- Maximise potential with study tips in each chapter that cover tricky concepts and provide advice on how to apply skills.

Letters of the Rev. John Smith to his brother - A Methodist prescher is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and attempts to answer the question What makes a truly great rock performance? Author Peter Smith, an experienced concert goer, delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances over the last 50+ years and, with the support of his daughter, Laura Smith, analyzes 100 selected performances covering the themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity and maturity. The approach taken is based upon qualitative analysis, reflection, and autoethnography. The selected performances cover a range of diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Barbara Streisand, David Bowie, and the like.

Procurement with Purpose describes a growing and powerful movement - how organisations can use the money they spend with suppliers to help address wider environmental, social and economic issues. That is not just about emissions and climate change, but includes how to address issues such as biodiversity and habitat loss, plastics and waste, modern slavery, inequality and discrimination, and more. That organisational 'buying power' is now being used to drive change across the business and political world. With case studies from leading organisations, insightful analysis of 'business purpose' concepts and practical guidance on implementing these ideas through the procurement and contracting cycle, Procurement with Purpose is a fascinating and valuable resource for anyone interested in how organisations can help protect and nurture this planet and its people.

The Procurement Compendium is a collection of short articles relating to procurement and supply chain management, first published online via Spend Matters and Public Spend Forum websites.

Complete support for Option B and all of the depth studies in the latest Cambridge IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) & O Level syllabuses (0470/0977/2147). Help students develop and apply crucial historical skills with extensive source material and stimulating discussion topics.

The third edition of the casebook, which is suitable either for a one- or two-semester course, strives to make constitutional law easily teachable and readily accessible for students. The authors present a diversity of views on every subject, and, reflecting some of their own disagreements, the authors have written point-counterpoint discussions on many disputed questions.

Originally published in 1984, this book argues that there is an inherited suspicion from the nineteenth century that the historical novel after Scott is essentially a 'costume' affair, suited only to minor talents and undiscerning readers. This book challenges such a view, and in doing so, offers a major reappraisal of the mainstream Victorian novel.

Chaotic dynamics has been hailed as the third great scientific revolution in physics this century, comparable to relativity and quantum mechanics. In this book, Peter Smith explains some of the basic mathematical ideas in a clear and accessible way, and discusses the methodological issues which arise.

The development of the Baha'i Faith from the messianic Babi movement in nineteenth-century Iran to become an independent religion established in many countries and commanding the devotion of people from many different cultures provides a vivid example of religious change in the modern world.

Brings together the key elements of the loads produced from explosive sources, how they interact with structures and the way structures respond to them. This work presents quantitative information and design methods. It is also includes a coverage of the threat spectrum, and is supported by relevant worked examples.

Peter Smith traces the development of the Baha'i faith from its roots in the Babi movement of mid-nineteenth century Iran, through the lives and work of its prophet-founder, Baha'u'llah (1817-92), and his successors, to its contemporary emergence as a worldwide religion.

Thoroughly updated and expanded 4th edition of the classic text, including numerous worked examples, diagrams and exercises. An ideal resource for students and lecturers in engineering, mathematics and the sciences it is published alongside a separate Problems and Solutions Sourcebook containing over 500 problems and fully-worked solutions.

Describes how buildings can be made to significantly reduce their reliance on fossil-based energy by the use of solar and geothermal resources. This book also describes a range of renewable energy generating technologies.

This is a straightforward, elementary textbook for beginning students of philosophy. The general aim is to provide a clear introduction to the main issues arising in the philosophy of mind.

Buildings are the greatest energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss. It covers a range of design changes. It is intended for architects, designers and homeowners.

Offers a summary of the vocabulary used across the building industry. Covering a range of disciplines across architecture and building and including both SI metric and Imperial units, this dictionary enables students and professionals to use and understand vocabulary from other areas of expertise, and contribute to better communication.

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017Develop your students' knowledge of themes 3 and 4 of the Edexcel specification and put theory into context with focused case studies and practice activities.Maximise their potential in Edexcel A level Economics A with this Edexcel-endorsed textbook, which includes topic-by-topic guidance from Peter Smith:- Keep your students' up to date with the rapidly changing world: new exciting case studies will help them analyse and evaluate- Build their quantitative skills with worked examples and practice activities throughout the book- Ensure they can explain key economic concepts and issues accurately and effectively:learn the key terms throughout the text and in the theme-by-theme glossaries- Feel confident in their exam skills: put what they learn into practice with activities and practice questions

Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017This textbook has been fully revised for use with the new 2015 OCR Economics specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching. This book will enable students to:- Develop subject knowledge, with topic-by-topic insight and advice from Peter Smith, a senior lecturer in Economics and editor of Economic Review- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in economics and build analytical and evaluative skills with brand new case studies- Build their quantitative skills with worked examples- Accurately explain key economic concepts and issues by learning the key terms throughout the text and in the end-of-section glossaries Prepare for exams with practice questions and activities throughout the book

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Develop your students' knowledge of themes 1 and 2 of the Edexcel specification and put theory into context with focused case studies and practice activities.Maximise their potential in Edexcel A level Economics A with this Edexcel-endorsed textbook, which includes topic-by-topic guidance from Peter Smith:- Keep your students' up to date with the rapidly changing world: new exciting case studies will help them analyse and evaluate- Build their quantitative skills with worked examples and practice activities throughout the book- Ensure they can explain key economic concepts and issues accurately and effectively:learn the key terms throughout the text and in the theme-by-theme glossaries- Feel confident in their exam skills: put what they learn into practice with activities and practice questionsContentsTheme 1 Introduction to markets and market failure- Chapter 1 The nature of economics- Chapter 2 The nature of demand - Chapter 3 The nature of supply - Chapter 4 How markets work: price determination - Chapter 5 How markets work: the price mechanism in action- Chapter 6 Market failure and externalities- Chapter 7 Market failure: public goods and information gaps- Chapter 8 Government intervention and government failureTheme 1 key termsTheme 1 practice questions Theme 2 The UK economy - performance and policies- Chapter 9 Measures of economic performance: economic growth- Chapter 10 Measures of economic performance: inflation, unemployment and the balance of payments- Chapter 11 Aggregate demand- Chapter 12 Aggregate supply- Chapter 13 National income and macroeconomic equilibrium- Chapter 14 Economic growth- Chapter 15 Macroeconomic policy objectives- Chapter 16 Macroeconomic policiesTheme 2 key termsTheme 2 practice questionsIndex