Exploring the transformation of the private equity industry post-2008, this book features interviews with leading firms that reveal innovative strategies for adapting to a changing economic landscape. It delves into the challenges of a diminished easy money environment and offers rare insights into how these firms plan to navigate future cycles. The focus is on the evolution of investment approaches and the resilience of the sector amidst economic shifts.
Focusing on the historical and philosophical connections between Okinawan martial arts and zen training, this book offers a comprehensive exploration from the 7th century to the 20th century. It delves into the origins of Okinawan te and kobudo, while emphasizing the deeper meanings and motivations behind martial arts practice. Essential for serious practitioners, it not only traces the evolution of these disciplines but also reveals their core principles, enhancing understanding of both training and teaching in martial arts.
Three Goalkeepers and Seven Goals is the remarkable story of an incredible 5-2 comeback, using three goalkeepers, for Leicester City in their FA Cup quarter- final tie against Shrewsbury Town, in March 1982. Told through the eyes of fictional football reporter Bob Johnson, the story resurrects that extraordinary game in all its glory.
Offering an in-depth exploration of Okinawan martial arts, this book provides unique insights from a journalist granted exclusive access to its masters. It delves into the rich traditions and techniques of this ancient practice, highlighting the cultural significance and philosophies that underpin it. Through firsthand accounts and expert interviews, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the art's history and its evolution over time.