This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the game of polo, first published in the late nineteenth century. It includes a fascinating history of the game as well as rules, tips, detailed explanations, and information on the various different rules of American league play. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of polo. Contents include: "Polo", "Hints", "Technical Terms Used in Polo", "Explanation of Diagram", "Constitution and By-Laws", "Playing Rules", "Western League Rules", "Rules of Ohio Valley League, Adopted 1885", "Rules of the New England League", "Rules for the New York League", "Rules of Massachusetts League", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are now republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
This book presents in-depth yet practical information on the most important issues concerning international residence and citizenship planning for private clients. It is the quintessential guide for global citizens and their advisers, such as law firms, tax consultants, private banks and family offices. At the same time the handbook is also invaluable for private individuals and families, business owners, entrepreneurs and investors who are interested in expanding their horizons. The book covers all important aspects of residence rules, citizenship law, dual citizenship, passports and visa-free travel, tax and real-estate planning, and many more internationally relevant topics. With contributions by Prof. Patrick Weil, Prof. Marshall Langer, Simon Anholt and Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, a foreword by Hon. Tonio Fenech, Minister of Finance, Economy and Investment of Malta, and an introduction by Julia Onslow-Cole, Head of Global Immigration at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Christian H. K lin is a Partner at Henley & Partners in Zurich. He is one of the pioneers and leading specialists in international residence and citizenship planning.
This is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute handbook to England. It includes recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all budget ranges and in all regions. It also includes accounts of every type of attraction.
This comprehensive practitioner guide provides an accessible evidenced based approach aimed at those new to coaching and who may be undertaking coach training for a certificate in coaching or professional credentials or accreditation with the AC, ICF, EMCC, CMI or ILM. The book will also be useful for those who want to enhance their coaching skills. The Coaches Handbook is edited by Jonathan Passmore, an internationally respected expert and executive coach, with chapters from leading coaching practitioners from across the world. The book is divided into seven sections. Section one examines the nature of coaching, its boundaries, the business case for coaching and how organisations can build a coaching culture. Section two focuses on deepening our self-understanding and understanding our clients, the non-violent communications mindset and the coaching relationship. Section three focuses on the key skills needed for coaching including goal setting, powerful questions, active listening, using direct communications and the role of silence, emotions and challenge in coaching. Section four offers a range of coaching approaches including behavioural, person-centred, solution-focused, psychodynamic, neuroscience, narrative, positive psychology, out-door eco-coaching, team coaching, careers coaching and integrated coaching. Section five focuses on fundamental issues in coaching such as ethics and contracting and evaluation. Section six explores continuous professional development, reflection and the role of supervision, as well as how to establish your coaching business. The final section contains a host of coaching tools which practitioners can use to broaden their practice. Unique in its scope, this key text will be essential reading for coaches, academics and students of coaching. It is an important text for anyone seeking to understand the best practice approaches that can be applied to their coaching practice, including human resources, learning and development and management professionals, and executives in a coaching role.
A friendly, jargon-free introduction to the music played on Classic FM to accompany the radio series presented by Tony Robinson, with a CD of excerpts from the most popular pieces in the Classic FM 'Hall of Fame'.
Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. is the insider's guide to Washington at its best with more than 75 restaurants reviewed and hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality-plus secrets for getting the lowest rates. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With an Unofficial Guide, you know what’s available in every category, from the best to the worst and step-by-step detailed plans allow the reader to make the most of their time in Washington, D.C.
