Most Popular Books by Stephen Barker

Ensure that your projects succeed every time Whether you are organising an important event or heading up a large team, running a project can be a daunting process. Spiralling costs and missed deadlines are part of everyday life for many project managers - in fact, more projects fail than succeed! But project management doesn''t have to be this way. & nbsp; & nbsp;It is possible to manage projects that consistently meet deadlines and come in within budget. Brilliant Project Management shows you how. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, you''ll discover how to ensure your projects succeed every time. & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Make a success of any project Deliver on your promises Save money, time and your sanity! It''s & nbsp;the ultimate guide to becoming a brilliant project manager

At the birth of analytic philosophy Frege created a paradigm that is centrally important to how meaning has been understood in the twentieth century. Frege invented the now familiar distinctions of sense and force, of sense and reference, of concept and object. He introduced the conception of sentence meaning as residing in truth-conditions and argued that semantics is a normative enterprise distinct from psychology. Most importantly, he created modern quantification theory,engendering the idea that the syntactic and semantic forms of modern logic underpin the meanings of natural-language sentences. Stephen Barker undertakes to overthrow Frege''s paradigm, rejecting all the above-mentioned features.The framework he offers is a speech-act-based approach to meaning in which semantics is entirely subsumed by pragmatics. In this framework: meaning resides in syntax and pragmatics; sentence-meanings are not propositions but speech-act types; word-meanings are not objects, functions, or properties, but again speech-act types; pragmatic phenomena one would expect not to figure in semantics, such as pretence, enter into the logical form of sentences; a compositional semantics is provided byshowing how speech-act types combine together to form complex speech-act types; the syntactic structures invoked are not those of quantifiers, open sentences, variables, variable-binding, etc., rather they are structures specific to speech-act forms, which link logical form and surface grammar veryclosely.According to Barker, a natural language - a system of thought - is an emergent entity that arises from the combination of simple intentional structures, and certain non-representational cognitive states. It is embedded in, and part of, a world devoid of normative facts qua extra-linguistic entities. The world, in which the system is embedded, is a totality of particular states of affairs. There is no logical complexity in re; it contains mereological complexity only. Some truths havetruth-makers, but others, logically complex truths, lack them. Nevertheless, the truth-predicate is univocal in meaning.Renewing Meaning is a radical, ambitious work which offers to transform the semantics of natural language.

The Flying Sikh tells the unique story of the only Sikh airman to fly with the RFC and the RAF during the First World War. It is the remarkable account of one man’s struggle to enlist, against discrimination, and then his service as a fighter pilot over the battlefields of Flanders. This book represents the only detailed study of an Indian national enlisting in Britain’s armed forces during the First World War. It is an account of India’s role in the war; the rise of Indian nationalism and the challenges of Indians to take up the status of a commissioned officer in His Majesty’s Armed Forces. Malik started his new life in Britain as a fourteen-year-old public school boy, who progressed to Balliol College, Oxford, before attempting to join the Royal Flying Corps after graduation with friends from university, but was denied a commission. Keen to participate in the war, he served with the French Red Cross in 1916 as an ambulance driver and then offered his services to the French air force. Ultimately, one of his Oxford tutors wrote on Malik’s behalf to General David Henderson, the former head of the RFC, and secured Malik a cadetship Above all though, it is the story of a man who was a county cricketer who played for Sussex and Oxford University, an outstanding golfer and fighter pilot who fought over Passchendaele in the autumn of 1917. Being a devout Sikh, he wore a specially designed flying helmet that fitted over his turban. Malik claimed two kills until he was shot down, crashing unconscious to the ground behind Allied lines. His Sopwith Camel was riddled with over 400 bullet holes. Malik was only one of a small number of Indian nationals who served with the RAF during the war. In later life, Malik became the first Indian High Commissioner to Canada, and then served as the Indian Ambassador to France.

Stephen Barker has taken a camera into spaces whose existence hinges on their being unrecorded and anonymous. His photographs were taken in New York City''s sex clubs. The indistinct figures merge and melt into the industrial architecture of darkened cinemas and hallways reserved for anonymous sex, but there are flashes of clarity even here -- tenderness or indifference, passion or release.

Everything you need to know about the PRINCE2 qualification, whether your studying, have passed the exam and wondering what to do next, or simply wanting to start using the best of PRINCE2 straight away. This book is designed to give practical information and advice about the project management method PRINCE2. This is a lighter version of the official text and more accessible, providing only what you need to know. It includes a reference map of PRINCE2’s approach and themes - a unique feature that will provide a rich, graphical representation of PRINCE2’s key features. From the Author: According to the Office of Government Commerce, 20,000 organisations in 150 countries are using PRINCE2, and there’s an ever growing interest in becoming a qualified practitioner. So for those with an interest in project management it’s one of the hottest tickets around. I’ve written Brilliant PRINCE2 for those in search of a concise and accessible guide to this popular method. It covers all of the core material. So it’s ideal for those studying for a PRINCE2 exam, or looking for a handy reference source to back-up what’s been learned already. (You’ll notice that the book has been accredited as an official PRINCE2 product.) PRINCE2 is a big subject – the official manual weighs in at over 300 pages. Brilliant PRINCE2 helps to make sense of it all, by guiding you step-by-step from project kick-off, through delivery and on to closure. There are chapter-by-chapter summaries of all the key points – and topics are mapped back to the PRINCE2 manual. You’ll even find two diagrams that each manage to fit PRINCE2 onto a single page! Importantly, there’s also plenty of practical advice on applying PRINCE2 tools and techniques in the real world. This is based on many years of using the method to deliver all sorts of projects. You’ll find lots of useful tips, examples of best practice, and a good smattering of “war stories” to make the material easier to digest.

"This delightful book has lots of things to look for, spot and talk about, making it perfect for sharing with little children."--Page 4 of cover.

"Combining a Nietzschean framework with close attention to a wide range of carefully selected literary texts, Autoaesthetics presents a case for Nietzche''s centrality in contemporary aesthetic and literary studies. Based on Nietzche''s own practice of combining poetry and philosophy by transcending ressentiment and approaching life to its fullest, Autoaesthetics engages in a heated but intricate debate through and with Nietzche''s re-articulation of the self as a strategic (and impossible) aesthetic creation." "Stephen Barker argues that all notions of self are aesthetic, literary, strategic, and teleological, and must be seen not in the context of any essential self but as a complex series of self-articulations. He sets out a strategy of reading that combines Nietzschean "psychology" with subsequent theoretical investigations and shows how Nietzschean dialectics of the self are at work in all (self-defining) human experience in the (post)modern world. His book itself is a play of dialectics (again after Nietzche), designed for interdisciplinary scholars and graduate students interested in exploring the scope of literary and aesthetic theory and philosophy."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Lion of the Skies tells the unique story of the only Sikh airman to fly with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Air Force during the First World War. It is the remarkable account of one man''s struggle to enlist, against discrimination, and of his service as a fighter pilot over the battlefields of Flanders. Hardit Singh Malik started his life in Britain as a fourteen-year-old public school boy, who progressed to Balliol College, Oxford, before attempting to join the RFC, but he was denied a commission. Keen to participate in the war, he served with the French Red Cross in 1916 as an ambulance driver and then offered his services to the French air force. Ultimately, one of his Oxford tutors wrote on his behalf to a former head of the RFC and secured him a cadetship. One of the things that set him apart was that, being a devout Sikh, he wore a specially designed flying helmet that fit over his turban. Malik claimed two kills in the war until he was shot down, crashing unconscious to the ground behind Allied lines, his Sopwith Camel riddled with over 400 bullet holes. In later life, he became the first Indian high commissioner to Canada and then served as the Indian ambassador to France. Rich in historical and biographical detail, Lion of the Skies is the only detailed study of an Indian national enlisting in Britain''s armed forces during the First World War. At the same time, it is also an account of India''s role in the war, the challenges Indians faced in taking up the status of a commissioned officer in colonial Britain, and the rise of Indian nationalism.

Faça de cada projeto um êxito; Cumpra prazos e orçamentos; Poupe tempo, dinheiro e saúde mental. Quer se trate de organizar um evento importante ou dirigir uma grande equipa, gerir um projeto pode ser um processo assustador. A derrapagem dos custos e os prazos falhados fazem parte do dia-a-dia de muitos gestores de projeto - na verdade, são mais os projetos que falham do que aqueles que têm êxito! No entanto, a gestão de projetos não tem de ser assim. É possível gerir projetos que, de forma consistente, cumpram os prazos e não excedam o orçamento, e este livro pretende mostrar-lhe como fazê-lo. Os autores, ambos gestores de projeto com mais de duas décadas de experiência, mostram-lhe como garantir que os seus projetos sejam sempre bem-sucedidos. É o guia essencial para se tornar um gestor brilhante de projetos.

Stephen Barker was in his mid-thirties and leading a pretty normal life ... until his world was turned upside down when he went blind. In this inspiring and humorous memoir, Stephen chronicles how, within a relatively short time span, he had to face the fear and the challenges of blindness and the trauma of losing close family members to cancer. The turning point came when he discovered the Lions Foundation Dog Guides program and was given his "new set of eyes," a black Labrador named Zulu. With his furry guardian angel, the first of two guide dogs over a period of ten years, he regained his independence and a reason to live. His descriptions of training at the dog guides school and the day-to-day incidents that he faces as a blind person make for at times hilarious and always fascinating and insightful reading. Stephen''s sense of humour and hope, combined with the kindness shown to him by so many people, help him overcome everything that life throws at him. His path from light into darkness was one of self-discovery as he came to understand that he went blind for a reason. His journey has brought him to a different form of light, with the conviction that you never really see until you stop seeing. Now he''s paying it forward -- and still making people laugh.

This book is designed to stimulate babies in their first months with its bright, contrast pictures, peep-through holes, mirror and fold-out pages.

Designed to stimulate babies in their first six months this book has large pictures and captions, peep holes and a mirror, to show familiar household pets.

What can Monkey see and hear in the jungle? Find out in this interactive book designed specially for curious little hands! Use the big, sturdy tabs and dials to help you explore the jungle and see the snappy crocodile, the pretty parrots and lots of other lively creatures in the busiest jungle around! Babies and toddlers will adore these bright, colourful books which really do come to life in their hands!

Match the pictures of the jolly animal friends in the book with the nine chunky, colourful blocks. With bright illustrations and a lively rhyming text, this charming playset will be returned to again and again.

In the haunting and introspective realm of "Poetry from the PTSD Mind," acclaimed author Steve Barker beckons readers into a deeply affecting voyage through the intricate labyrinth of post-traumatic stress disorder. With each line of verse each carefully chosen word, this mesmerizing masterpiece weaves an empathetic tapestry of raw emotion and profound connection, ensuring that those afflicted by military PTSD are never alone in their anguish. Drawing upon the author''s own experiences and the harrowing tales of resilient warriors, this collection resounds with the weight of unspoken battles, shattering the silence that envelops the haunted minds of soldiers returning from the chaos of warzones. It whispers of sleepless nights and shattered dreams, of fragmented memories that relentlessly pierce the heart. "Poetry from the PTSD Mind" is not merely a collection of poems, but a sanctuary of solace and understanding for those who have experienced the horrors of war. Between its pages, veterans discover a lifeline, knitted with uncompromising authenticity and tenderness, as they navigate the unforgiving terrain of their internal struggles. Through vivid imagery and visceral language, the author invites readers to witness the shattered fragments, the jagged pieces that constitute the journey back to wholeness. Yet, this transformative work extends beyond the realm of personal solace, immersing all who dare to explore its depths in a vast ocean of compassion and knowledge. It serves as a guide for the reader to understand the weight carried by those scarred by war, fostering a deeper empathy within the reader''s soul. By delving into the minds of these courageous survivors, readers learn to hear the unspeakable, see the unseen, and feel the indescribable. Through the power of artistry and shared experience, "Poetry from the PTSD Mind" bridges the immense gap between the battlefront and peaceful alleys, unveiling an undeniable truth: that in understanding another''s pain, healing may truly begin. With a deft and compassionate touch, Steve Barker navigates the depths of the human psyche, surfacing with poetic gems that shimmer with vulnerability and resilience. Every syllable of this profound work seeks to illuminate the path of healing for both warriors and their loved ones, inviting all to bear witness to the transformative power of words. "Poetry from the PTSD Mind" stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those affected by the invisible wounds of war, breathing life into their silent suffering, and reminding them that their stories are eternally intertwined. It is an invitation to walk beside these brave individuals as they navigate the tumultuous voyage towards recovery and understanding.

Tales of Wisdom In this enchanting collection of short stories, young readers embark on a literary adventure that will captivate their hearts and nourish their minds. Get ready to discover a treasure trove of tales that will leave you spellbound from the very first word. From the mystical land of talking animals to brave children who conquer their fears, each narrative holds valuable life lessons that will guide and inspire young readers. With fifteen captivating stories filled with wonder, imagination, and wisdom, this book is a must-have addition to any child''s bookshelf. Children will learn essential values like kindness, perseverance, and empathy through these tales. They will witness the power of friendship, the beauty of diversity, and the magic within each of them. Join us on this delightful journey and witness the transformation as these stories come to life. As the pages turn, children will immerse themselves in a world of imagination, where dreams become possibilities and lessons become life guides. So, parents, grab your children''s hands and embark on this marvellous adventure together. Let their imaginations soar as they learn and grow, one story at a time. Get ready to unleash the power of storytelling and ignite a thirst for wisdom that will last a lifetime. Open this book, and let the lessons begin!

Flip the flaps to reveal the friendly animals - cat, dog, goldfish, gerbil and bunny - in this fun-filled flap book. A simple but effective new novelty concept and rhyming text combined with bright, appealing illustrations by an exciting new artist make these sturdy books perfect to share with very young children.

In a world filled with stories waiting to be told, have you ever yearned to see your own words grace the pages of a book? Look no further than "A Beginner''s Guide to Writing: A Comprehensive Resource for Novice Writers." This captivating guide is tailored specifically for aspiring authors who are eager to embark on their writing journey. With the gentle guidance of a seasoned wordsmith, this book skillfully navigates beginners through the fundamentals of novel writing. From developing captivating characters to crafting compelling plots, every essential technique and tool is detailed with clarity and precision. No stone is left unturned as the book lays out a step-by-step approach, making the daunting task of writing a novel feel accessible and manageable. But this is not merely a book of theory and advice; it goes beyond that. Each section concludes with thought-provoking writing exercises that reinforce the concepts taught. These exercises serve as a bridge between theory and practice, encouraging readers to put pen to paper and immediately apply what they''ve learned. It is through practice that the true craftsmanship of writing is honed, and this guide brilliantly demonstrates the importance of this process. Drawing upon their vast expertise in the field, the author emphasizes the journey that every aspiring writer must undertake. They understand the struggles and doubts that may arise along the way, and they offer invaluable advice on how to overcome them. Through anecdotes and personal experiences, readers are reminded that perseverance and dedication are vital ingredients on the path to becoming a successful writer. Written with passion and eloquence, "A Beginner''s Guide to Writing" is not just another manual; it is a captivating narrative that enthralls readers from the very first page. It inspires them to tap into their creativity, unleashing their storytelling potential and creating literary works that will stand the test of time. So, if you''ve been harboring a secret desire to write, this book is your ultimate companion. Let "A Beginner''s Guide to Writing" be the catalyst that ignites your passion, and let your imagination soar to unimaginable heights. With its comprehensive advice, practical exercises, and unwavering support, this guide will be the trusted resource you turn to time and time again on your exciting writing journey.

Projects - and Project managers - are failing at an alarming rate. In the IT industry only 24% of projects succeed according to the Government Office of Commerce. Railtrack and the upgrade of the NHS are high profile examples of large project failures. And there are plenty of low-profile examples available too - as any viewer of Channel 4ņs ŇProperty Ladderň programme will confirm. In an ever growing market, Brilliant Project Management stands out from the crowd. This revised edition is part of the high profile Brilliant series and the first edition redefined the mould for books in this category. Through its engaging and entertaining approach, Brilliant Project Management does more than just talk you through the process. It provides practical advice and techniques taken from peopleņs experience in the real world so you always know exactly what to do and say to make your project a success. Brilliant Project Management highlights the areas where your actions and behaviours will make the difference between failure, an average outcome, and a huge success. Whether youņre always behind schedule and fighting to catch up, havenņt a clue where to start, or simply want your projects to be more successful, this book will teach you simple and effective techniques to leading successful projects every time.