Deborah snow (35 Ergebnisse)

Trade paperback. Advanced Reading Copy. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 398 p. Audience: General/trade. SC 20 Good. No dust jacket as issued.

Paperback. Zustand: New. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Deborah Snow draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian.…

Softcover/Paperback. Zustand: As New. First Edition. Fine unread condition stated first edition/first printing softcover signed by contributing author William Kittredge at the head of his essay. Contains full numberline. Free of owner's marks including spine/coverwrap creases. Includes publisher's one-sheet. Former seller bookmark laid in at signature spread. Has been stored in a bag. signed by author or artist.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardcover in good condition. Dust jacket is lightly scored. Hardcover spine ends are a little bumped. Page block is marked. Binding is intact, contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 248 pages; Explores the progress of privatisation in several countries. Subjects: Privatisation. 1 Kg.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fine first edition, first printing in wraps. Collects writing from 40 of the West's finest writers from Edward Abbey to Terry Tempest Williams. Introduction by Louise Erdrich.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 248 pages; Explores the progress of privatisation in several countries. Subjects: Privatisation. 1 Kg.

Zustand: New. 2020. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. Some shelf wear otherwise in a very good condition.

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Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Uncorrected proof. 396pp. Printed tan wrappers. Faint sticker shadow on the front cover, just a bit of wear, near fine.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Actions Speak Louder. With a Preface by Howard Davies, Director General of the CBI. Large organisations wield power and influence. Aware that their activities affect groups well beyond the corporate base, the concept of enlightened self-interest is rapidly being replaced by that of partnership, where both parties have tangible gains, both short-term and long-term. Enlivened with case studies from such companies as Marks and Spencer, IBM, BT, Coca-Cola Shweppes, Black & Decker, ICI and many more. This book sets out the business case for social responsibility towards: Customers. Employees. Shareholders. Suppliers. The Environment and the Community at Large. The practical steps companies can take are described in detail and the book provides a working plan for managers everywhere. In particular, it allows the application of management processes to the 'soft' areas of corporate activity, and hence contributes both to company well-being and the buisness bottom line. 329 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 186 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.42 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Deborah Snow draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Deborah Snow draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Zustand: New. 'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostageOn 15 December 2014, just ten days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. A terrorist attack on Australian soil. For seventeen hours Islamic State-inspired gunman Man Haron Monis held his captives in a terrifying drama that paralysed Sydney and kept a nation glued to its television screens. Two hostages were killed and three seriously wounded. The others would have their lives changed for ever.Despite the police leadership declaring it was well prepared for a terrorist attack, many shortcomings on the night revealed a response that fell seriously short of that promise. Deborah Snow lays bare what happened behind the scenes in the cafe as the hostages tried to keep themselves alive while waiting for a police response that didn't come. She also takes us into the police command posts as communications, equipment and decision-making structures broke down. Hurtling towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion, Siege draws us into a vortex of police missteps, extraordinary bravery and profound grief to reveal what happened during that awful day. Shocking, compelling and revealing Siege will take its place as the classic account of these events.'Deborah Snow has written a tense and compelling narrative that both captures the human drama of the siege and interrogates the organisational failures that led to its tragic conclusion.' - Sydney Morning Herald'Compelling.' - The Weekend Australian.…

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