‘I liked your book,’ he said, as we shook hands across the table. ‘Well thanks,’ I answered guardedly, as I slid onto the bench seat opposite him and sat down. It was around three months since it had come out and so just coming up to about a year since his election. ‘You mean the one that just about stopped short of saying that you killed him,’ I asked, ‘or that you at least had him killed?’ ‘Yes,’ he nodded with a smile on his wolfish face, ‘I particularly liked that part.’ Iain had written a book about The Brethren MC and how powerful they could be. He knew it was a dangerous thing to have done, whether they liked it or not, and one that had taken him part way into their world. And now it was his turn. Now a new President, with big boots to fill, was going to make him an offer he was going to find difficult to refuse, and once in the outlaw biker’s world, steeped in the smells of engine oil and leather, would he ever be able to get out again? And as an outsider on the inside, with serious trouble looming, who, if anyone, can he trust? The second instalment of the Brethren MC Trilogy, a British Sons of Anarchy.

Life in modern Tokyo is a blast for Rei Shimura, a young Japanese-American woman who enjoys busy days as an antiques dealer and steamy nights with a devoted new boyfriend. But things come to a standstill when Rei overpays for a rare old chest of drawers for a wealthy client, the owner of a famous Zen temple in Kamakura. The exquisite tansu turns out to be a fake: the worst deal Rei has ever made. When the temple family turns on Rei -- and the con man who sold the tansu is murdered -- she realizes she's opened a Pandora's box of deception and murder. A young martial artist, an aspiring rock singer, and an elderly antiques mentor all become part of Rei's search for the killer through the shadows of an ancient culture. As her world begins to rapidly and inexplicably unravel, Rei realizes that it will take strength, wit, and a Zen attitude to survive.

“He is an independent thinker and I would advise you to read some of his books, particularly Attitude Is All You Need! It will help you control your anxiety and overcome other emotional problems”—Albert Ellis, Ph.D. The founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Albert Ellis, was voted the second-most influential psychologist of all time by the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Ellis devoted a chapter to Attitude Is All You Need! in his book How to Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You. To be concise, the book is about Attitude Power (AP). From reading it, you will discover how to increase your Attitude Power, and how to decrease your attitude weaknesses and deficiencies. Don’t you think the time and energy spent on improving your mental health is worth the benefits to your relationships and career?

What are your attitudes on climate change? Do you have opinions on how political parties should be funded? Or indeed, celebrity misadventure? Written by two world-leading academics in the field of attitudes research, this textbook gets to the very heart of this fascinating and far-reaching field. In the 2nd Edition, Greg Maio and Geoffrey Haddock expand on how scientific methods have been used to better understand attitudes and how they change, with updates to reflect the most recent findings. With the aid of a few helpful metaphors, the text provides readers with a grasp of the fundamental concepts for understanding attitudes and an appreciation of the scientific challenges that lay ahead. With plenty of learning aids to help with revision and a new companion website, this textbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or teaching about attitudes. Key features of the new edition: Key Terms, Key Points and a Glossary Research Highlights that illustrate interesting and important case studies and their findings Useful recaps of ′What we have learned′ and ′What do you think?′ questions at the end of chapters to get students thinking A new Companion Website (study.sagepub.com/maiohaddock) with useful material for both instructors and students

"GRASPED: Consumer Attitudes and Buying Behavior" offers a thorough exploration into the psychological underpinnings of consumer decisions, integrating cognitive, affective, and behavioral perspectives to provide a multifaceted understanding of how attitudes influence purchasing. The document is well-crafted, presenting complex concepts in an accessible manner, making it invaluable for marketers looking to align their strategies with consumer preferences. Its blend of theory and practical insights makes it a must-read for professionals aiming to navigate the complexities of consumer behavior effectively. The uniqueness of "GRASPED: Consumer Attitudes and Buying Behavior" lies in its holistic approach to decoding consumer psychology. It bridges academic insights and practical applications, offering a comprehensive toolkit for marketers to align their strategies with the nuanced preferences of today's consumers. This document stands out by not only explaining consumer attitudes but also providing actionable strategies to influence purchasing decisions, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to excel in the competitive landscape of marketing.

本教材以提高學生英語閱讀技能為宗旨，配以根據大學英語四六級考試最新題型編寫的練習作為學生閱讀能力的訓練和檢測，旨在逐步培養學生的閱讀技能和良好的閱讀習慣以及閱讀方式，提高學生的英語閱讀能力。同時，幫助學生通過有效閱讀來獲取知識、拓寬視野。教材分為1-2冊。本冊為第1冊，由8個單元組成，單元內容涉及瀏覽閱讀、快速閱讀、推測詞義、根據已知信息猜測單詞、作出推論、辨認主題展開的重要細節，以及得出結論等。每個單元以閱讀技能為主線條，通過閱讀文章的引入，然後對各個微技能的講解，並用實例來詳細闡述其在閱讀過程中的應用。本教材可作為大學英語一二年級閱讀課教材使用，也可用做學生的課外補充學習資料。 More