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Paul Lyons

    New Left, New Right, and the Legacy of the Sixties
    Developing a Successful Subsidiary Strategy
    She who is Outside the Universe and Goes Upwards
    The Pelican Café Essays from Guatemala
    Eddy and the Fiend
    The Happiness Wars
    • The Happiness Wars

      • 484pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      What was it like to live in a time when abortion was totally illegal, and not only illegal but taboo? How does a sunny Aussie family living the zip-a-dee-doo-dah life in nineteen sixties Sydney deal with a prospect as radical as abortion, particularly when their snobbish, Nietzsche-reading, high IQ son falls in love with an underage country girl knocked up by her uncle? Happiness is a precious commodity and good people will do terrible things to preserve it.

      The Happiness Wars
    • Eddy and the Fiend

      • 406pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Four distinct voices intertwine to create a rich tapestry of perspectives, revealing the complexities of human experience. Each character grapples with personal struggles and relationships, offering insights into themes of love, loss, and redemption. As their narratives unfold, the interplay between their lives highlights the profound connections and contrasts that shape their journeys. This exploration of individuality and shared humanity invites readers to reflect on their own stories and the bonds that unite us all.

      Eddy and the Fiend
    • The Pelican Café Essays from Guatemala

      • 150pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the Guatemalan highlands, this collection blends escapism with personal memoir and travel insights. It explores the experience of relocating from urban life in San Francisco to a rural setting, offering a unique perspective on migration. The essays capture the joys and challenges of this journey, potentially inspiring readers to reconsider their own life choices and embrace adventure.

      The Pelican Café Essays from Guatemala
    • The story explores the contrasting worlds of the London sex trade and spiritual transcendence through the relationship between Jim and Nam Huan. As they navigate the harsh realities of trafficking and the darker sides of human nature, they encounter both kindness and malevolence. Their journey takes a perilous turn during a post-Fair sex party, forcing them to confront their fears and rely on ancient magic for survival. The narrative delves into themes of love, morality, and the quest for meaning amid chaos.

      She who is Outside the Universe and Goes Upwards
    • Developing a Successful Subsidiary Strategy

      A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Managers

      • 220pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Offering practical insights for business unit managers, this book presents a comprehensive toolkit designed for management teams. It guides readers through developing effective subsidiary strategies that address inherent challenges while enhancing alignment with corporate goals.

      Developing a Successful Subsidiary Strategy
    • Exploring the sixties' legacy, this book delves into its controversial reinterpretation and how it continues to shape contemporary American politics and culture. It examines key events and figures from that era, analyzing their influence on modern societal issues and political movements. Through critical insights, the narrative reveals the enduring effects of the sixties on current debates and cultural dynamics, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in history and its relevance today.

      New Left, New Right, and the Legacy of the Sixties
    • A Child's Guide to the Inferno

      • 394pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      A dyslexic child embarks on a transformative journey as she uncovers the depths of Dante's 'Inferno.' Through her exploration of this classic work, she not only grapples with her own challenges but also seeks to mend her strained relationship with her dysfunctional father. The narrative intertwines themes of personal growth, familial bonds, and the power of literature to inspire change and understanding.

      A Child's Guide to the Inferno
    • Big Des's Thai Angel

      • 280pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of a picturesque village in Northern Thailand, the story unfolds on the day of Des's wedding. While Oy dazzles in her traditional attire, Des grapples with his unconventional wedding outfit, which includes a Yul Brynner sash and unique accessories. This contrast highlights themes of cultural identity and personal discomfort, setting the stage for an exploration of love and tradition in a vibrant setting.

      Big Des's Thai Angel
    • Obstetrics in Family Medicine

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      This book surveys the normal obstetrics encountered in primary care and serves as a practical guide to the evaluation and management of common prenatal, peripartum and postpartum complications. Thoroughly revised and updated, Obstetrics in Family Medicine, Second Edition, addresses the major issues and problems related to each stage and outlines management protocols. It provides critical information about physical and ultrasound examinations, laboratory tests, drug toxicities, and screening techniques and highlights new and emerging areas of obstetrical care, such as prenatal testing protocols, treatment options for HIV in pregnancy and antenatal monitoring. Key points for each topic are summarized in tabular form for quick reference and diagnostic flow charts illuminate all aspects of the decision-making process. Concise and clinically oriented, this book is designed to help primary and family medicine physicians improve the quality of women’s health care.

      Obstetrics in Family Medicine