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April 1998: the Good Friday Agreement is signed, ending decades of violence and bloodshed in Northern Ireland. The process of getting the IRA to end its so-called ‘armed struggle’ was always the prerequisite of the search for peace. It was Operation Chiffon that finally helped make it possible. Operation Chiffon takes us inside the top-secret intelligence operation whose roots go back to the bloodiest years of the conflict in the early 1970s, involving officers from MI6 and, later in the 1990s, MI5. The remarkable story is now revealed by legendary BBC journalist Peter Taylor.

Explore the mystery of the 2012 prophecy in a whole new light. This recording goes deeper than the vague predictions made by ancient prophets and seers; it explores how the earth is in the middle of a transformation that will change the way we live our lives forever. Understand how the changes we see around us are unfolding right now.

It's the 22nd century. Humanity has taken its first steps into the galaxy, and we've found ourselves in a vast playground of alien races and cultures. As the newest players on the universal stage, though, we're at the bottom of the food chain. Welcome back to the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates humans from the majority of the other races. While some of the stories deal with mercenaries, others introduce listeners to the other guilds, organizations, and races that make up the landscape of the Four Horsemen universe.

What if the best project manager didn't exist? In this provocative and future-facing manifesto, Peter Taylor, the original Lazy Project Manager, asks the uncomfortable questions about the impact on his profession from the inexorable rise of artificial intelligence. Traditional project management...

Embark on a joyful journey from the fresh-faced innocence of East Africa, through the tumultuous teenage years at boarding schools, and into the vibrant, promiscuous 60s of London. The author whisks us away to Kashmir on a boat, travels back overland, and eventually settles into a career as a teacher. Along the way, he ventures into leisure management and marketing, navigates the highs and lows of marriage, and even interviews Miss Great Britain With a blend of success and failure, all shared with good humor and candor, Life Loves Laughter brings smiles from cover to cover.

Born in 1917, Tennessee author Peter Taylor won the Pulitzer Prize for this exceptional work of literature. The well-to-do Carver family moves to Memphis from Nashville, where they become embroiled in a domestic dispute over the widower patriarch's decision to remarry.

Thirteen bibliomysteries by best-selling and award-winning authors are contained in this first of volume of a must-listen collection. 

In the ever-evolving world of project management, The Lazy Project Manager has been a guiding light for those seeking efficiency through unconventional strategies as well as honesty and a whole lot of fun. With The Lazy Winner, Peter Taylor brought his straightforward and humorous approach to personal productivity and success. Now, he has combined these two books to ensure a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking both project management excellence and personal fulfillment—the goal of a great work/life balance.

“Working Dads and Balancing Acts” is a compilation of stories to celebrate fathers who, like you, want to be the best they can be in everything they do and be the best for their children.

Why were the American POWs imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton so resilient in captivity and so successful in their subsequent careers? This book presents six principles practiced within the POW organizational culture that can be used to develop high-performance teams everywhere. The authors offer examples from both the POWs’ time in captivity and their later professional lives that identify, in real-life situations, the characteristics necessary for sustainable, high-performance teamwork.

Premier League Reviews, Previews and Discussions. A podcast about soccer. Father and sons discuss all aspects of the beautiful game - English Premier League is a focus as well as international tournaments (e.g., World Cup 2022). Look out for special episodes on other leagues around the world. Many episodes will offer a mix of talk and music when listening on Spotify.

Beware of Spoilers is your spoiler-friendly zone for unfiltered, honest takes on the latest movies, shows, and streaming drops. Whether it's a blockbuster premiere or a cult series finale, we dive in with full spoilers—no vague summaries here. Expect episode-by-episode breakdowns, cinematic deep dives, box office analysis, and real-time reactions from lifelong movie nerds. If you’ve already seen it, or don’t mind knowing what happens, this is the show for you. New episodes every week, covering everything from Marvel to indie gems. Spoilers always included, opinions always uncensored.

Ein junger Schriftsteller bleibt eines Nachts während eines Unwetters mit dem Auto liegen. Er findet Zuflucht bei einem kultivierten Mann, der in dieser Nacht keinen Schlaf findet. Aus Dankbarkeit liest ihm der Autor aus seinem Manuskript vor. Die Märchen, die er dort zusammen getragen hat, hörte noch nie ein Mensch zuvor. Doch ahnt der junge Autor nicht, wer sein Gastgeber wirklich ist...

Con técnicas esenciales para triunfar en la naturaleza salvaje y estrategias probadas por élites de supervivencia y exploradores legendarios, "Bushcraft" es tu manual indispensable para reconectar con la naturaleza y transformarte en un experto en supervivencia. Este libro no solo te preparará para enfrentar emergencias críticas, sino que también te permitirá forjar una conexión inquebrantable con el entorno natural.