Paul Richards

The proliferation of 'new wars' since the end of the Cold War has forced scholars to re-open the debate about 'what is war?' For most commentators, 'new war' is mindless mass action. This book takes a different approach, reflecting on a paradoxical assumption that to understand war, we must deny it a special status.

An Anthropology of Contemporary Armed Conflicts

No Peace, No War

Spin doctors are seldom out of the news for long. But who really understands what 'spin' is, or what spin doctors do? The media has moved on from a world where press officers carried piles of newspapers to the office each morning, when Twitter was what birds did and mobile phones were the size of bread loaves. Thank goodness Paul Richards is here to explain spin doctoring in a digital world. Essential reading for anyone who wants a career in communications or is intrigued by what keeps the cogs turning behind Parliament, How to Be a Spin Doctor covers all the essential skills, such as: Snagging positive media coverage Creating eye-catching news releases and photo opportunities Avoiding the endless traps set by journalists Paul Richards challenges the increasingly negative connotations of spin, arguing that it is neither a dishonourable practice nor a new one; it's simply the most practical way to convey information or make a point. The truth of the matter is that the spin doctor's trade secrets can be useful to anyone trying to promote a company, client or cause: to protect reputations, get messages across and win public support. So it's time to start reading and get spinning.

How to Be a Spin Doctor

Chris Williams

Ingrid Whitton

Depression is so common that it has been described as 'the common cold of psychiatry'. It is particularly difficult for Christians - there is often a feeling that Christians 'shouldn't' get depressed, and that it and anxiety are the result of a poor or damaged relationship with God. I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL LIKE THIS is an empowering and practical response to such common feelings. In the style of a workbook, with constant reference to the Bible, and the example of Jesus, it helps the reader to understand why they feel the way they do, and to draw on God's love and grace to find a path through depression and anxiety. The authors are all Christians, and experienced counsellors and psychiatrists.

A Christian Self-help Approach to Depression and Anxiety

I'm Not Supposed to Feel Like this

How Personalisation Puts the 'me' in Social Media

Facebook Idio-culture

Especially Adapted for Hotel and Catering Trades

Paul Richards' Book of Breads, Cakes, Pastries, Ices and Sweetmeats

Catherine Elliott

Leslie B. Curzon

English Legal System 8/E This best selling book on the English legal system is a trusted and authoritative introduction to the legal system of Englandand Wales, used and appreciated by many students. It provides a lively and comprehensive guide to this ever-changing area, offering critical analysis of the existing laws and discussion of reform options, necessary for a good appreciation of the subject. The Longman Dictionary of Law 7/E For over 25 years Longman Dictionary of Law has been the authority the legal community turns to for full and accurate definitions. It provides students and practitioners with essential information relating to the study and practice of law.

English Legal System/the Longman Dictioanry of Law

Valuepack

Jessica Asato

Howard Dawber

By Choice, Not Chance is a pocket-sized guide to the battleground issues of the 2001 General Election. It covers ten policy areas: education; health; crime; economy; employment; poverty/social exclusion; transport; culture; better government; and Britain and the world.

Fabian Facts for Socialists

By Choice, Not Chance

A collection of short twelve short stories from the typewriter of playwright Paul Richards. Awkward, charming, occasionally romantic.

The Stationery Seller & Other Short Stories

Bernhard Helander

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Kings Lynn has changed and developed over the last century.

Kings Lynn

A guided tour of the historic town of King's Lynn, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.

King's Lynn History Tour

Adventures with Agitators is a tribute to the resilience, determination, patience and tolerance of the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders of Queensland.In a series of short yarns about their battles in the justice and political systems, this book exposes the cruelty and hypocrisy of the ruling elite of Australia in pursuing policies of segregation and marginalisation. While Australia pointed the finger at South Africa, it maintained the same policies for our Indigenous peoples.The book is not a history, a biography or a legal or anthropological text. It is an easy read for those wanting to understand the recent past. The author has had the advantage of being privy to their tragedies and dramas - as well as their humour and humanity.The word "agitator" was applied politically and judicially to any of them who sought justice. In a celebrated High Court case involving Percy Neal, Justice Lionel Murphy opined that, without agitators, "there would be no advance towards civilisation." These are stories of the adventures of these brave agitators, to share with people of good heart.

Adventures with Agitators

Featuring twelve short, delightful pieces set in the most joyful time of the year, The Twelve Monologues of Christmas is a warm collection of wintry tales from the typewriter of playwright Paul Richards. From siblings entering war over who gets custody of the Christmas television guide to a turkey who really does just want 'one more chance' before becoming part of a family dinner, these pieces are gentle, witty and often moving. Relentlessly festive throughout, the tales were written for performance by a female cast, but can equally be enjoyed as short stories by everybody.

The Twelve Monologues Of Christmas

Rick Ritter

Hope and Healing For All Who Have Been Touched by War "Made in America, Sold in the Nam" brings together the writings of more than two dozen Vietnam-era veterans who have never before had the chance to speak their peace. Through diaries, essays, and poems, each contributor brings a unique first-person perspective that will be appreciated by veterans, their families, and historians. Taken together, this book represents the conscience of a nation: patriotic, duty-bound, and mired in a swamp of confusion and pain. New Second Edition includes material by the spouses, adult children, and other survivors of the war. "Made in America, Sold in the Nam" is Book #2 in the Reflections of History Series from Modern History Press. For Viet Nam Vets: an opportunity to verify their experiences against experiences of others leading to validation and perhaps even an airing of their suspicions and fears about themselves. No matter how long it has been, healing is possible. For Families of the KIA: peace and understanding about the experiences of their loved one and if they have letters from their loved ones, perhaps a way to fill in what could never be spoken. For Adult Children and Spouses of Vets empathy for their war experience, in spite of whether or not there has been communication about how it really went down. For Vets of Recent Conflicts: a shortcut to understanding the overall experience of war and how one copes with its indelible marks. Discover the commonality of those who have endured their time as warriors. For Society and Generations to come: . Learn what really happens during a modern military conflict. . A plea for wisdom in how we deal with other peoples on Earth. . A chance to break the cycle of doing the same things and hoping for magically different outcomes. "That there is conflict and confusion over how we are to view the Viet Nam War and how we are to feel about those who sacrificed for this effort, makes this book all the more important. These pieces give the average person insight into what really happened to those that served and what they thought that they were trying to accomplish. There is some personal truth, buried emotion, and a few heroes in their own right." -Tami Brady, TCM Reviews Modern History Press is an imprint of Loving Healing Press (www.LovingHealing.com)

A Continuing Legacy of Pain

Made in America, Sold in the Nam

A Practical Guide to Using the Media; Second edition of a top-selling Politico's Guide; A must for all campaigners, communicators, press officers, and students of the media. Spin doctors are seldom out of the news for long. But who really knows what spin is, or what spin doctors do? Paul Richards, in this new, updated and expanded edition of his best-selling book Be Your Own Spin Doctor, shows that spin doctoring is a new phrase to describe a very old practice. The author explains how all organisations, from political parties, to community campaigns, to small businesses and charities can use the techniques of spin to protect their reputations, get their messages across, and win public support. The book looks at practical ways to gain coverage in the media, to create eye-catching news releases and photo-opportunities, to give memorable interviews, and how to avoid the traps that journalists set. Fresh, funny, and packed with insider tips, tricks of the trade and useful warnings, Be Your Own Spin Doctor is essential reading for everyone interested in the workings of the media.

A Practical Guide to Using the Media

Be Your Own Spin Doctor

Inconceivable is the story of a man and his wife who go through life with extreme high and low circumstances. They marry just out of high school and begin to raise their family. After ten years of marriage, they are given a special blessing from God that causes the next seven years to be a dream come true. But at the end of those seven years, an illness called bipolar disorder manifests itself in him and life quickly changes. Over the next twenty years, he fights his illness, going on and off his medication. The marriage relationship suffers great losses and nearly comes to an end. He reconnects through Facebook with an old relationship from high school, which quickly escalates into a heated affair. He decides the marriage is over, moves out of the home and files for divorce. His wife, who could have easily been ready for their marriage to end, began to pray for a Christmas miracle. Her faith in God allowed her to show unconditional love and forgiveness to her husband in a way that drew him back to her in an inconceivable manner.

Rescued by Unconditional Love

Inconceivable

Fully illustrated description of King’s Lynn well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

Lost King's Lynn

What do you do when you have a degree in theology, the only work experience you have is looking after a church, you have a family to provide for, and circumstances compel you to find some other way of earning a living for a while? This is the question Paul was faced with, as he explains in his book, The Collar and the Cab. In this personal autobiography, Paul explains how he decided to swap the clerical collar for a cab, and discovered an entire world he never knew existed. In this honest insight into his life, Paul shows how bravely crossing this cultural chasm, to experience life in a setting away from his former clergyman lifestyle, was like living on a different planet.This book will appeal to fans who enjoy gaining a true insight into a person’s life. Although this is not a religious book, Paul hopes that the church community will read it and learn something useful from his story. The Collar andthe Cab is a book for anyone who has ever been curious about what the life of a cabbie is really like and are interested in how the taxi industry works.

The Adventures of a Cleric Turned Taxi Driver

The Collar and the Cab

Shortlisted for the Fage and Oliver Prize 2018 From December 2013, the largest Ebola outbreak in history swept across West Africa, claiming thousands of lives in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. By the middle of 2014, the international community was gripped by hysteria. Experts grimly predicted that millions would be infected within months, and a huge international control effort was mounted to contain the virus. Yet paradoxically, by this point the disease was already going into decline in Africa itself. So why did outside observers get it so wrong? Paul Richards draws on his extensive first-hand experience in Sierra Leone to argue that the international community’s panicky response failed to take account of local expertise and common sense. Crucially, Richards shows that the humanitarian response to the disease was most effective in those areas where it supported these initiatives and that it hampered recovery when it ignored or disregarded local knowledge.

How a People's Science Helped End an Epidemic

Ebola

What happens when over 80 creators from the world's top video game studios join forces without the constraint of committee design? You get Substrata, a hypothetical Triple-A title driven by artists, for artists. Herein lies their widely varied, unbridled visions! Inside you'll find character designs, locations, monsters, items, interface designs, and more, all exploring the spectacular dark fantasy world of Substrata.

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