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As Time Goes By

by Derek Taylor ...

'The sharpest memoir written by one of the Beatles' inner circle.' ObserverDerek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the centre of the Beatles' magic circle. In charming, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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'The sharpest memoir written by one of the Beatles' inner circle.' ObserverDerek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the centre of the Beatles' magic circle. In charming,
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
The Art of Creaturely Life

Bonhoeffer, Discipleship, and Ecological Faith

by Derek W. Taylor ...

"How will the coming generations go on living?" This haunting question, posed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer during the darkest days of World War II, takes on fresh urgency in our age of climate crisis. Today, under its long shadow, we find ourselves gripped by the same uncertainty Bonhoeffer knew well.In The Art of Creaturely Life, Derek W. Taylor shows how Bonhoeffer's theology, forged within his ... Read more

$26.59 USD

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"How will the coming generations go on living?" This haunting question, posed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer during the darkest days of World War II, takes on fresh urgency in our age of climate crisis. Today, under its long shadow, we find ourselves gripped by the same uncertainty Bonhoeffer knew well.In The Art of Creaturely Life, Derek W. Taylor shows how Bonhoeffer's theology, forged within his
... Read more
Hospitality Sales and Promotion

by Derek Taylor ...

'Hospitality Sales and Promotion' is the essential guide for every manager in the hospitality industry wanting to achieve maximum profits from their sales promotions. Practical and down-to-earth, this guide discovers: * who is your customer? market segments and groups * how can you reach them effectively? the secrets of successful public relations * new and traditional technologies; from direct ... Read more

$65.99 USD

'Hospitality Sales and Promotion' is the essential guide for every manager in the hospitality industry wanting to achieve maximum profits from their sales promotions. Practical and down-to-earth, this guide discovers: * who is your customer? market segments and groups * how can you reach them effectively? the secrets of successful public relations * new and traditional technologies; from direct
... Read more
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On to the Asteroid

by Travis S. Taylor, Les Johnson ...

Narrated by Derek Shoales ...

Series series Space Excursions
Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

It's the beginning of a new golden age of space exploration. Finally, humanity is taking the commercialization of space to the next level—mining asteroids. The new gold rush of the commercial space era has begun.Another commercial venture, an attempt to put a hotel on the Moon, is seeking the space tourism gold of the ultra wealthy. And it seems as if the dream of finally sending people to Mars is ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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It's the beginning of a new golden age of space exploration. Finally, humanity is taking the commercialization of space to the next level—mining asteroids. The new gold rush of the commercial space era has begun.Another commercial venture, an attempt to put a hotel on the Moon, is seeking the space tourism gold of the ultra wealthy. And it seems as if the dream of finally sending people to Mars is
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Space Piracy

Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit

by Marc Feldman, Hugh Taylor ...

Narrated by Derek Shoales ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

Space Piracy is a forward-thinking resource that considers, analyzes, and provides solutions to the influence of the ignoble side of humanity in the realm of outer space, where potential for crime, corruption, piracy, and war increases as the exploitation of space as a commercial resource continues to develop. This book blends the authors' knowledge with that of subject matter experts to deliver a ... Read more

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Space Piracy is a forward-thinking resource that considers, analyzes, and provides solutions to the influence of the ignoble side of humanity in the realm of outer space, where potential for crime, corruption, piracy, and war increases as the exploitation of space as a commercial resource continues to develop. This book blends the authors' knowledge with that of subject matter experts to deliver a
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SQL Essentials For Dummies

by Richard Blum, Allen G. Taylor ...

Narrated by Derek Shoales ...

Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

A right-to-the-point guide on all the key topics of SQL programmingSQL Essentials For Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts of SQL—a valuable common standard language used in relational databases. This useful guide is straightforward—with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff—so you get what you need, fast. Great for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk ... Read more

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A right-to-the-point guide on all the key topics of SQL programmingSQL Essentials For Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts of SQL—a valuable common standard language used in relational databases. This useful guide is straightforward—with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff—so you get what you need, fast. Great for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk
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27 Stories: An LA Wildfire Anthology

by Lauren Robinson, Benjamin White, Christi R. Suzanne, Elaine Partnow, Evelyn Griffith, Ken Goldman, Holly Redell-Witte, Jerry Purdon, Lauren Lang, Gretchen Cortez, R.R. Davidson, Trish MacEnulty, Scott Taylor, K. P. Davis, Daniel Ruefman, Riza Rojan, Dawn Wilson, Lucy Zhang, Krista Ruffo, Holly McCarthy, Amanda Cupp, Elaine Crauder, Danny Arthur, Aidan Alberts, Derek Go, Edward Tyndall ...

I still remember the morning of January 7, 2025. I awoke to an odd scent of burning ... both natural and chemical. I went downstairs and opened my kitchen door, like I do most mornings. Typically, I'm greeted with the joyful sounds of children heading to school, but this time I found the air thick, the density burning to my eyes and seemingly layered onto my skin, my clothes. The streets were ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

I still remember the morning of January 7, 2025. I awoke to an odd scent of burning ... both natural and chemical. I went downstairs and opened my kitchen door, like I do most mornings. Typically, I'm greeted with the joyful sounds of children heading to school, but this time I found the air thick, the density burning to my eyes and seemingly layered onto my skin, my clothes. The streets were
... Read more
Stalinism and Soviet Cinema

Edited by Derek Spring, Richard Taylor ...

Stalinism and Soviet Cinema marks the first attempt to confront systematically the role and influence of Stalin and Stalinism in the history and development of Soviet cinema.The collection provides comprehensive coverage of the antecedents, role and consequences of Stalinism and Soviet cinema, how Stalinism emerged, what the relationship was between the political leadership, the cinema ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Stalinism and Soviet Cinema marks the first attempt to confront systematically the role and influence of Stalin and Stalinism in the history and development of Soviet cinema.The collection provides comprehensive coverage of the antecedents, role and consequences of Stalinism and Soviet cinema, how Stalinism emerged, what the relationship was between the political leadership, the cinema
... Read more
Ecology and Conservation of Estuarine Ecosystems

Lake St Lucia as a Global Model

Edited by Renzo Perissinotto, Derek D. Stretch, Ricky H. Taylor ...

St Lucia is the world's oldest protected estuary and Africa's largest estuarine system. It is also the centerpiece of South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and has been a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance since 1986. Knowledge of its biodiversity, geological origins, hydrology, hydrodynamics and the long history of management is unique in the ... Read more

$154.99 USD

St Lucia is the world's oldest protected estuary and Africa's largest estuarine system. It is also the centerpiece of South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and has been a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance since 1986. Knowledge of its biodiversity, geological origins, hydrology, hydrodynamics and the long history of management is unique in the
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Kubrick's Game

by Derek Taylor Kent ...

GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2017: Best Fiction AudiobookWINNER: 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards – Movies & TV CategoryWhat if Stanley Kubrick left behind more than just his classic films? What if he also left behind an elaborate puzzle cleverly buried within his films, which would lead the player toward a treasure that could change the course of human history?<p.. ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2017: Best Fiction AudiobookWINNER: 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards – Movies & TV CategoryWhat if Stanley Kubrick left behind more than just his classic films? What if he also left behind an elaborate puzzle cleverly buried within his films, which would lead the player toward a treasure that could change the course of human history?<p..
... Read more
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As Time Goes By

by Derek Taylor ...

Narrated by Shaun Grindell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 26 min

Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the center of the Beatles's magic circle. In charming, conversational prose, Taylor shares anecdotes and reminiscences so vivid and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the center of the Beatles's magic circle. In charming, conversational prose, Taylor shares anecdotes and reminiscences so vivid and
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
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Ka-Boom! (The Bigfoot who Loves to Build. LOL Construction Book for Ages 3+)

Music and Sound Effects Edition

by Derek Taylor Kent ...

Narrated by Derek Taylor Kent ...

Unabridged

12 min

Bam is a Sasquatch who loves fixing and building things. The only problem is he might be the clumsiest Sasquatch ever and all of his projects end up going KA-BOOM before they're even finished. With each project leading to one disaster after the next, he'll have one last chance to not get kicked out of the village by constructing the biggest build ever...that is until a giant Ogre appears who has ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bam is a Sasquatch who loves fixing and building things. The only problem is he might be the clumsiest Sasquatch ever and all of his projects end up going KA-BOOM before they're even finished. With each project leading to one disaster after the next, he'll have one last chance to not get kicked out of the village by constructing the biggest build ever...that is until a giant Ogre appears who has
... Read more