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Adventures of a Collector
The author of Once a Jolly Swagman and Bagman to Swagman shares his amusing, and sometimes hair-raising, anecdotes about his life as an international collector of antiques and works of art. These are stories of excitement and disappointment, passion and commerce, and a world where philanthropy rubs shoulders with crime - often to hilarious effect.
The New Machiavelli
Jetzt neu als Broschurausgabe! Ebenso wie Machiavelli in seinem Werk "Der Fürst" einen Verhaltenskodex für politische Führer beschrieben hat, erläutert McAlpine das Verhältnis zwischen dem modernen Geschäftsführer und seinen Angestellten und Aktionären. Kapitel für Kapitel werden die stets gleichbleibenden Kernaspekte von Politik und Wirtschaft beleuchtet - von der Schmeichelei über Loyalität, von der Schläue über Steuerung, von der Unternehmensgründung über den Aufbau eines Firmenimages. Das Ergebnis ist eine unterhaltsame Lektüre über das Wesen von Politik und Macht in einer Welt des Mißtrauens und Neids, der strategischen Allianzen und rücksichtsloser Desinformation. (10/99)
The Servant
"Lord McAlpine observed the inner workings of political power during the fifteen years Margaret Thatcher was leader of the Conservative Party and he was its Treasurer and Deputy Chairman. One of the Prime Minister's close personal advisers during three successful general election campaigns, he witnessed innumerable battles within the cabinet and the Party." "As Machiavelli's The Prince described a code of conduct for political leaders, so Alistair McAlpine explores the relationship between the Prince and his or her devoted aide - the Servant. The result is an entertaining guide to survival in a world of suspicion and envy, of strategic alliances and ruthless disinformation. The Servant expla...
Collecting and Display
Examines the history and psychology of collecting and showcases the ways in which collections can be displayed to great effect
Once a Jolly Bagman
As the Treasurer of the Conservative Party throughout the Thatcher years, Alistair McAlpine became a close friend and a trusted adviser of the Prime Minister. From his unique vantage point he gives an insider's view on the differing emotions of those years. In ONCE A JOLLY BAGMAN he turns the Tory party of Thatcher inside out with astonishing candour and wit.
Bagman to Swagman
Alistair McAlpine has had a lifelong love affair with Australia - he's bought large chunks of it, developed some, turned some into a zoo and nature parks and travelled most of the continent. In this autobiography, he recounts his life and times in the country.
Consiglieri - Leading from the Shadows
The key to success lies in getting to the top, right? Wrong. Not everyone can be in charge but, more importantly, not everyone should want to be. Richard Hytner, Deputy Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi, thinks it's time to celebrate the second-in-commands, the consiglieri: from Merlin, to Al Gore, Rasputin to Machiavelli. These are the deputies, the Vice Presidents, the C-suite, the department heads - lieutenants, advisers, and counselors - whose influence determines the fate of boardrooms, corporations, and nations. While supremacy comes with drawbacks and influence, authority and power can be found in much more interesting places than the CEO's chair. Consiglieri: Leading from The Shadows bri...
Being the Bad Guys
How to live confidently for Jesus in today's world. The church used to be recognized as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the bad guys, losing both respect and influence. In our post-Christian culture, how do we offer the gospel to those around us who view it as not only wrong but possibly dangerous? And how do we ensure that the secular worldview does not entice us away with its constant barrage, online and elsewhere, of messages about self-determinism? Author Stephen McAlpine offers an analysis of how our culture ended up this way and explains key points of tension between biblical Christianity and secular culture. He encourages Christians not to be ashamed of the gospel as it is more liberating, fulfilling and joyful than anything the world has to offer. He also offers strategies for coping in this world, with its opposing values, and for reaching out to others wisely with the truth.
Re: CP
"For forty years, British architect Cedric Price has been one of the most challenging and witty provocateurs in the field, forcing us to cast a fresh eye on what architecture is." (Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal)
Machiavelli, Marketing and Management
This cutting edge text provides insight into the meaning and interpretation of Machiavelli, and highlights the particular relevance to today‘s manager of his works for management, marketing and political thought. It addresses a number of common themes relating to his influences and arguments, and includes topics such as:* modern management* governa
