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Robert Laidlaw
As a young man of 25, Robert Laidlaw launched a small mail-order business. With daring courage he overcame world wars, economic depression and tragic loss to build one of the largest retail chains in the Southern Hemisphere. From the highlands of Scotland to the shores of New Zealand, from Henry Ford's moving assembly line in Detroit to the beaches of Normandy, this panoramic biography of one of the 20th century's greatest businessmen is a story that will capture your heart and inspire you to action. A must-read for business professionals.
Robert Laidlaw
The life story of Robert Laidlaw, who launched a mail-order business in 1909, which grew into one of the largest store chains in the country. He then went on to become one of New Zealand's greatest business entrepreneurs.
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Robert Laidlaw
"At the age of just 24, Laidlaw started what became the fastest growing company in New Zealand history. Within a decade, the Farmers Trading Company was the largest department store in New Zealand as Laidlaw delivered successive innovations that touched the lives of tens of thousands of New Zealanders: his iconic Hobson Street store; the Farmers free bus, the Farmers Christmas parade, hire purchase shopping, the Farmers tearooms, the rooftop childrens' playground, and the best quality goods at the lowest possible prices. Man for Our Time gives a panoramic account of one of New Zealand's greatest business leaders revealing an incredible blend of gutsy innovation and committed Christian faith. This new edition contains over 100 black and white photographs that illustrate Laidlaw's personal life and also reveal many interesting insights into domestic and social changes in New Zealand in the 20th century."--Provided by publisher.
Biblical Principles for Releasing Financial Provision!
This resource is dedicated to all individuals who want to enter into God's financial provision and desire to obtain His favor in their personal life, their business life and in all that they purpose to do. From the foreword by Dr. Jack W. Hayford: "Biblical Principles for Releasing Financial Provision! is a remarkable resource that is all at once a gift, tool, and mantle. You will find that this study will be a true gift for anyone. As a tool, this material will help build and edify disciples of Christ with apostolic doctrine. And as a mantle, as God covenants to bless those who live out the principles of giving revealed in this book. Step forward and receive the gift, tool, and mantle!" Endorsements by Dr. Yonggi Cho, Dr. Rod Parsley, Ted Haggard & Dr. Steven Davis, FBI Chaplain
Wild Animals in Captivity
"A caged lion pacing back and forth on a worn path and dolphins swimming in unending circles are captive animals exhibiting 'stereotypies, ' or repetitive abnormal behaviors. These disturbing behaviors are a common sight in many zoos. Laidlaw effectively captures the plight faced by captive wild animals, even in major, apparently high-quality zoos. In four riveting chapters he explores first the general issues of life in captivity, then addresses specific, often severe, problems faced by polar bears, elephants, dolphins and Great Apes. He goes on to discuss types of zoos and their particular flaws, then concludes with advice for readers on objective evaluation of the zoos they visit and offe...
Cat Champions
Looks at the problems faced by lost, abandoned, and feral cats, and offers examples of children whose volunteer efforts help improve the lives of cats.
I Know that Name!
Full of fun facts, intriguing trivia, and engrossing explorations of more than 100 Canadians who beat the odds to become household names.
5 Elephants
Part of the "5 Animals" series! Elephants are truly remarkable, unmistakable animals. Their huge size, giant ears, amazing trunk and incredible intelligence make them unique in the natural world. They are highly active, complex, wideranging animals who play a key role in the ecosystems they inhabit. 5 Elephants will provide you with some fascinating elephant facts and figures, as well as introduce you to some of the serious challenges that wild and captive elephants face. To truly understand elephants, though, we must also get to know them as individuals. We must learn their stories. In 5 Elephants, you'll read the stories of five famous elephants: You'll meet Echo, a wild elephant who thriv...
5 Bears
The newest book in the 5 Animals series! Renowned author and biologist Rob Laidlaw returns to the 5 Animals series with 5 Bears. Humans' relationship with bears is complex. Some people think of bears as big, cuddly pets, while others see them as dangerous, wild animals. Many people want bears left undisturbed in the wild, while others want to hunt and kill them, confine them in zoos or use them for their fur, meat or body parts. It's clear that bears are popular animals almost everywhere in the world. They are featured in fables, cartoons, children's books, television shows, documentary films and other media. In 5 Bears Rob Laidlaw looks at two bears that have become famous: Winnie, the real...
