Best Selling Books by Tony Blair

In this remarkably gripping memoir, one of the most dynamic and controversial leaders of modern times gives us a firsthand account of his years in office and beyond. Here, for the first time, Tony Blair recounts his role in shaping our recent history, from the aftermath of Princess Diana''s death to the war on terror. With rare honesty and courage, he recounts the belief in ethical intervention that led to his decision to go to war in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, and, most controversial of all, Iraq. Filled with fascinating revelations about Blair''s close friendship with the Clinton family, his admiration for George W. Bush, and his relationship with Barack Obama, A Journey is a must-read political memoir, providing an unprecedented glimpse into Tony Blair''s experiences as Prime Minister, through his own eyes. In his expansive new introduction, Tony Blair discusses his vision of a future based on open-mindedness, yet fully couched in the complex realities of our times.

No society can ever prosper economically or socially unless all its people prosper, unless we use the talents and energies of all the people rather than just the few, unless we live up to the ambition to create a society where the community works for the good of every individual and every individual works for the good of the community, says the British Labour Party''s dynamic new leader, Tony Blair.In "New Britain," we read in Blair''s own articulate words how to improve the standard of living of all Britain''s families; how to base a new social order on merit, commitment, and inclusion; how to decentralize British institutions of political power; and how to expand Britain''s leadership in foreign affairs.

Tony Blair sets out his vision of the "Third Way" as a modernized social democracy. He makes the case for a dynamic economy based on individual empowerment and opportunity; a strong civil society enshrining rights and responsibilities; and a foreign policy furthering international co-operation.

This collection of speeches, letters and articles from the early 1980s to the present day gives an insight into Blair''s political journey. It includes the pro-modernisation speech he give in Australia in 1992 and his appearance at the Women''s Institute where he was booed off stage.

"Tony Blair argues that clear and strong leadership should be at the heart of local government''s new role. Councils should accept the challenge to modernise so that they can play a full part in the government''s commitment to build a fairer, more decent society."--Page 4 of cover

In this pamphlet, Tony Blair asks: what does ethical socialism, the new buzz-phrase of the Left, mean? Why has Labour been out of power for so long? How can it win again?

The leadership manual Tony Blair wishes he had when he became prime minister, with personal insights and global examples that show aspiring leaders how to go from talking about change to making change. Sir Tony Blair learnt the precepts of governing the hard way: by leading a country for over ten years. In that time he came to understand that there were certain key characteristics of successful government that he wished he had known when he started. Now Sir Tony has written the manual on political leadership that he would have wanted back in 1997, sharing the insights he has gained from his personal experience and from observing other world leaders at first hand, both while he was in office and since, through his Institute’s work with political leaders and governments globally. Written in short, pithy chapters, packed with examples drawn from all forms of political systems from around the world, the books answers the key questions: How should a leader organize the center of government and his or her own office? How should he or she prioritize and develop the right plan and hire the right personnel, cope with unforeseen events and crises, and balance short-term wins with long-term structural change? What’s the best way to deal with an obstructive or inert bureaucracy, to attract investment, to reform healthcare or education, and to ensure security for the citizen? And how should governments harness the massive opportunities of the 21st-century technological revolution? This is a masterclass on leadership in general, and political leadership in particular, from a master statesman.

Dale goes behind the smile to reveal the character and political beliefs of ''Phoney Tony'' - former lead singer of the Ugly Rumours, husband of hot shot barrister Cherie Booth, and the youngest British Prime Minister this century

Delivered as part of the Fabian Society''s celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the election of the 1945 government, this speech by Tony Blair, Leader of the Labour Party, outlines the philosophical developments in progressive political thought over the twentieth century, links these to the practical measures undertaken by past Labour governments, and considers how the modern Labour Party can take these ideas and deliver a successful Britain in the twenty-first century. -- Page 4 of cover.

Mike McNichols has created a marvelous fable about evangelism, spiritual formation, faith community, and ministry leadership in The Bartender. This is a study guide to that book. It was written by one who has led several discussion groups on The Bartender and who discovered that readers found it deeply fascinating. The issues it raises are so relevant to many contemporary conversations about how those who believe intersect and interact with those who may not . . . or those who do but don''t know they do yet. Mike McNichol''s choice to discuss these issues in the context of a fable made them accessible in ways that a more didactic approach would not have. As a result, this guide has been adapted for the use of a more general audience. Specifically, it''s been formatted into twelve sessions for those who would wish to read, discuss it, and practice its principles together over a defined period of time. Of course, it can be adapted for other schedules and formats. Whether you''re reading this on your own or as part of a group, The Bartender''s Assistant is a helpful guide for the journey.

It seems that nearly everyone is talking about missional change for congregations. As a result, many church leaders are attempting to drive that kind of change for the ministries they lead. Some succeed. But many others hit a wall of considerable frustration as they find that congregations resist the very change that is so needed. The reasons for this resistance are many, and they are explored in this volume. What is required to move a church from resistance to readiness? Some resistance is deeply rooted in spiritual patterns. But there are other reasons as well, and they center on trust--personal trust in the leaders who offer missional change. For this work, the authors have done extensive primary and secondary research to identify patterns and behaviors that invite missional leadership. More than that, they''ve lived this out in their own ministries as pastors of traditional congregations. This book thus offers compelling first-person stories and congregational case studies alongside more generalized findings. Leading Missional Change was written to support pastors and other church leaders who experience resistance, to share wisdom and experience that may lead to readiness, and to give hope and encouragement toward a re-energizing of your own congregation.

Intellectual juggernaut and staunch atheist Christopher Hitchens goes head-to-head with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, one of the Western world’s most openly devout political leaders, on the highly charged topic of religion. Few world leaders have had a greater hand in shaping current events than Blair; few writers have been more outspoken and polarizing than Hitchens. In this edition of The Munk Debates -- Canada’s premier international debate series -- Hitchens and Blair square off on the contentious questions that continue to dog the topic of religion in our globalized world: How does faith influence our actions? What is the role of people of faith in the public sphere? Is religious doctrine rigid, or should we allow for flexibility in our interpretations? This exclusive debate, which played out to a sold-out audience, is now available in print form, along with candid interviews with Hitchens and Blair. Sharp, provocative, and thoroughly engrossing, Hitchens vs. Blair is a rigorous and electrifying intellectual sparring match on the oldest question: Is religion a force for good in the world?

Why do church leaders and the leaders of their institutions of higher learning seem to speak different languages? Why are relationships between church and academy so filled with tension and misunderstanding? This insightful and provocative volume, written by one with leadership experience in both camps, explains those dynamics. Tony Blair parses the cultural and theological trends that have created this gap in recent decades and notes how those same patterns yet offer hope for the future. Blair delineates five models of more collaborative relationships between church and academy, three of which are drawn from the creative positioning of existing institutions that serve as case studies, and two of which describe the academy of the future. For church and university leaders alike, as well as all those who care about the relationship of these two essential institutions in the fulfillment of God''s kingdom, Church and Academy in Harmony offers a readable and intelligent analysis.

This pamphlet, with its title echoes of an old conservative Party jibe (1979), sets out, through the words of seven Government ministers, to show what the Labour Government''s plans are for the final two years of its first term and how they can be justified. Seven commentators respond.

More than almost anything else, globalization and the great world religions are shaping our lives, affecting everything from the public policies of political leaders and the economic decisions of industry bosses and employees, to university curricula, all the way to the inner longings of our hearts. Integral to both globalization and religions are compelling, overlapping, and sometimes competing visions of what it means to live well. In this perceptive, deeply personal, and beautifully written book, a leading theologian sheds light on how religions and globalization have historically interacted and argues for what their relationship ought to be. Recounting how these twinned forces have intersected in his own life, he shows how world religions, despite their malfunctions, remain one of our most potent sources of moral motivation and contain within them profoundly evocative accounts of human flourishing. Globalization should be judged by how well it serves us for living out our authentic humanity as envisioned within these traditions. Through renewal and reform, religions might, in turn, shape globalization so that can be about more than bread alone.

Storbritanniens tidligere premierminister beretter om sin politiske karriere, fra han blev valgt til leder af Labour i 1994, til han forlod posten som premierminister i 2007

Are the Tories right to argue that the only fitting response to rising crime is ''a tougher'' law and order policy? Why do people turn to crime? What can be done to stop them becoming criminals? What should Labour advocate? The 1994 Fabian New Year School assembled many of the leading experts in the area of crime and punishment to discuss these and other related topics. This pamphlet is based on some of the papers presented at that seminar and is designed to get away from the assumptions and prejudices that prohibit objective discussion by providing readers with the facts. -- Page 4 of cover.

¿Cómo debe organizar un dirigente el centro de gobierno y su cargo? ¿Cómo debe priorizar y desarrollar el plan adecuado y contratar al personal adecuado, hacer frente a imprevistos y crisis, y equilibrar las victorias a corto plazo con el cambio estructural a largo plazo? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de lidiar con una burocracia obstruccionista o inerte, de atraer inversiones, de reformar la sanidad o la educación y de garantizar la seguridad de los ciudadanos? ¿Y cómo deben aprovechar los gobiernos las enormes oportunidades de la revolución tecnológica del siglo XXI? Tony Blair aprendió los preceptos de gobernar dirigiendo un país durante más de diez años. En ese tiempo llegó a comprender que hay ciertas características clave para el éxito de un gobierno que desearía haber conocido cuando empezó. Escribió entonces un manual sobre liderazgo político que habría querido conocer cuando asumió el cargo por primera vez en 1997, compartiendo las ideas que ha adquirido de su experiencia personal y de la observación directa de otros líderes mundiales, tanto mientras era Primer Ministro como desde entonces, a través de su trabajo con líderes políticos y gobiernos de todo el mundo. Este libro, escrito en capítulos breves y concisos, con ejemplos extraídos de diversos tipos de sistemas políticos de todo el mundo, es una clase magistral sobre liderazgo en general, y liderazgo político en particular, de uno de los más grandes estadistas.

Recoge: La Tercera Vía. Europa; La muerte del neoliberalismo; La desigualdad; Razones por las que nos perjudica la desigualdad; La Tercera Vía hacia el estado servil; La globalización; Cool Britannia; El segundo sexo; La revolución cultural.

«¿Cómo afrontaremos el problema de los recursos que escasean? ¿Quién dará voz a los pobres, a los desheredados, a los prófugos, a los emigrantes? ¿Cómo podremos hacer crecer la comprensión en lugar de la ignorancia y la tolerancia en lugar del miedo? En este ámbito debe entrar en juego el mundo de la fe y naturalmente la Iglesia católica, la Iglesia universal, modelo ella misma de institución global. Los líderes políticos ---os lo digo con toda franqueza--- no pueden hacerlo ellos solos». Educado en colegios de Edimburgo, abogado sindical tras haber estudiado Derecho en Oxford, Anthony Charles Lynton Blair entró en el Partido Laborista en 1983. Después de unos años siendo portavoz sobre asuntos de Derecho y Economía, Tony Blair se convirtió en el líder más joven del laborismo con cuarenta y un años. Ganó por mayoría las elecciones británicas en 1997, logro que repetiría durante dos mandatos más hasta 2007, año en el que definitivamente abandonó la política. Convertido al catolicismo, funda en 2008 la Tony Blair Faith Foundation (www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org). El presente libro recoge una reciente intervención en el Meeting de Rímini en la que aborda cuestiones de calado personal, social, religioso y político.

La " troisième voie " est un objet politique non identifié. Objet de répulsion pour les uns, au nom de la préservation des valeurs traditionnelles de la gauche, ou gage de modernité pour les autres, au nom du dépassement du clivage gauche-droite, elle est soumise à une vigoureuse querelle des intentions depuis son apparition sur la scène politique européenne au milieu des années 1990. Son identification avec la politique menée par le gouvernement de Tony Blair depuis 1997 n''est pas pour rien dans la cristallisation du débat. Qualifié tour à tour de néothatchérien et de social-libéral, notamment en France, le Premier ministre britannique a surpris, séduit ou agacé selon l''utilisation politique que l''on a voulu faire de son action. Pourtant la " troisième voie " ne se résume pas à son instrumentalisation idéologique. Elle est aussi une clef d''accès au monde actuel dont les bouleversements économiques, sociaux, culturels, écologiques et scientifiques soulèvent des questions incontournables : quelle mondialisation voulons-nous ? Comment vivre dans la " société du risque " ? Comment préserver son identité tout en s''ouvrant à la différence ? Pour Anthony Giddens, figure éminente des sciences sociales contemporaines, le débat critique qui s''est amorcé autour de l''idée d''une " troisième voie " entre capitalisme libéral et socialisme d''Etat peut déboucher sur des réponses novatrices à ces questions. Pouvoir lire, dans le texte et pour la première fois en français, ceux qui ont réinventé la " troisième voie " ne peut que contribuer à éclairer les débats qui animent notre propre société. C''est tout particulièrement le cas pour la gauche, en Europe et au-delà, une gauche dont le " savant " Giddens et le " politique " Blair se réclament tout en esquissant ses nouveaux contours pour le siècle qui s''ouvre.

A un moment où l''alternance est à l''ordre du jour au Royaume-Uni, le leader du Labour Party présente les grandes orientations de la gauche anglaise sur l''Europe, les nationalités, l''économie mixte ...