Your Search Results
-
-
Samir Éditeur
Founded in 1947, Samir Éditeur is a Beirut-based francophone publishing house specializing in children’s books and textbooks. We publish in both French and Arabic languages, and our books are distributed worldwide. Our children’s book list includes picture books, first readers, fiction and non-fiction titles for ages 2 to 17. We publish original content as well as carefully curated translations such as Roald Dahl’s books. Our family of culturally and geographically diverse authors and illustrators enriches our catalogue with award-winning titles, such as our YA title Caballero by Lenia Major that won 3 awards and got 3 mentions in France (2017-2018) or our picture book Raconte encore, grand-mère ! by Marido Viale and Xavière Broncard that won the Prix Chronos (2016). Our latest YA novel Droit devant is currently shortlisted for 5 literary awards. We are among those who were the most affected by the Beirut blast this past August. Our offices were completely destroyed; fortunately, our staff had been working from home due to the covid outbreak, so there were no human losses. And so we live to tell another story! – BOP Finalist 2019
View Rights Portal
-
Promoted Content
-
Promoted Content
-
Trusted Partner
January 1992Schönen Tod noch, Sammy Luke
Zehn mörderische Geschichten
by Herausgegeben von Ayres, Harriet; Englisch Erckenbrecht, Irmela
-
Trusted Partner
Business, Economics & LawApril 2017Rural Tourism and Enterprise
Management, Marketing and Sustainability
by Ade Oriade, Peter Robinson, Sammy Li, Caroline Wiscombe, Peter Wiltshier, Solomon Olorunfemi Olubiyo, Abiodun Elijah Obayelu, Vivienne Saverimuttu, Weng Marc Lim, Sine Heitmann, Anahita Malek, Tony Greenwood, Ainurul Rosli, Crispin Dale, Steve Gelder, Neil Robinson, Michael Evans, Roya Rahimi, Nikolaos Stylos, Elizabeth Heyworth-Thomas, Sandy Ryder, Lucy Maynard, Maria Estela Varua, Fabio Carbone, Asia Alder, Maria Granados, Jane Chang, Charles Dobson
Marketing and management processes across industries can be very similar, but contexts vary where political intervention, public interest and local sustainability are involved. The rural business setting is especially intricate due to the assortment of different business opportunities, ranging from traditional agriculture, to tourism enterprise and even high-tech business. This important new textbook on the subject: - Examines key issues affecting rural enterprise and tourism - Explores the breadth of rural enterprise management and marketing across both developed and developing economies - Discusses strategies for business growth within a rural setting, such as knowledge development, proper planning and innovation - Uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content specifically selected to appeal to both student and practitioner readers Including pedagogical features and full colour throughout, this new textbook provides an engaging and thought-provoking resource for students and practitioners of tourism, rural business and related industries. ; Marketing and management processes are especially intricate for the rural business setting due to the assortment of different business opportunities. This important new textbook examines key issues, discusses strategies for growth and uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content across developed and developing countries. ; Introduction: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson)Part 1: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise in developed economies1: Rural enterprise business development: the developed world context (Peter Robinson & Alison Murray)2: Selling to consumers (Sammy Li, Roya Rahimi & Nikolaos Stylos)3: Sustainability, CSR and Ethics: Developed economies perspective (Caroline Wiscombe)4: Community engagement and rural tourism enterprise (Peter Wiltshier)5: Social enterprise and the rural landscape (Caroline Wiscombe, Liz Heyworth, Sandy Ryder, Lucy Maynard & Charles Dobson)Part 2: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise: developing world context6: The rural business environment in developing economies (Solomon Olorunfemi Olubiyo & Ade Oriade)7: Marketing and Communications and Rural Business in developing countries (Abiodun Elijah Obayelu & Nikolaos Stylos)8: Consumers and Rural Tourism in developing Economies (Vivienne Saverimuttu and Maria Estela Varua)9: Sustainability and Ethics in rural business and tourism in the Developing World (Weng Marc Lim and Sine Heitman)10: Community engagement, rural institutions and rural tourism business in developing countries (Anahita Malek, Fabio Carbone & Asia Alder)Part 3: Strategies for rural business management and growth11: Challenges and Strategies for rural business operations in developed and developing Economies (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson)12: Developing and Growing Knowledge within rural tourism enterprises (Tony Greenwood and Jo Tate)13: Collaborate to Innovate: Challenges and Strategies for rural business to innovate (Ainurul Rosli, Jane Chang and Maria L. Granados)14: Strategies for rural business growth (Crispin Dale, Neil Robinson and Mike Evans)15: Opportunities for growth: The rural tourism policy and planning perspective (Caroline Wiscombe and Steve Gelder)Conclusion: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson)
-
Trusted Partner
August 2008Der Jahrhundertjongleur Francis Brunn
Ein Portrait
by Reinhold Batberger
Er wirft einen Ball in die Luft, er verdient Millionen. Und Millionen Menschen schauen ihm dabei zu, mehr als fünfzig Jahre lang. Sieben Minuten dauert sein Auftritt, das ist sein Leben. Reinhold Batberger erzählt eine Familiengeschichte, die Geschichte einer Weltkarriere, die Geschichte des Lebens und der Kunst des Jongleurs Francis Brunn (1922 - 2004). Zum ersten Mal jonglieren die Geschwister Franzl und Lotte Brunn aus Aschaffenburg auf der Bühne einer Turnhalle. Bereits zwei Jahre später werden sie in Berlin gefeiert. Nach dem Krieg gehören Las Vegas, Paris, London, wo Francis Brunn 1963 zusammen mit den Beatles vor der englischen Königin auftritt, zu den wichtigsten Stationen des Rastelli-Nachfolgers. Mit Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis jun. steht er auf der Bühne, mit Judy Garland und Marlene Dietrich geht er auf Tournee, Elvis Presley sieht ihn jonglieren und möchte ihn in seiner Show haben. Viel später, in den 1980er Jahren verhelfen die Gründer des Frankfurter »Varieté Theaters Tigerpalast« der vergessenen Jongleurslegende zurück auf die Bühne. Noch mit achtzig begeistert er das Publikum mit seiner Show INCOGNITO. In den letzten Jahren des Artisten treffen sich Francis Brunn und Reinhold Batberger, um über das Jonglieren zu sprechen, das für den Jongleur von seinem Leben nicht zu trennen war. Batbergers Der Jahrhundertjongleur erzählt und dokumentiert ein exemplarisches Künstlerleben des 20. Jahrhunderts.
-
Trusted Partner
Business, Economics & LawApril 2017Rural Tourism and Enterprise
Management, Marketing and Sustainability
by Ade Oriade, Peter Robinson
Marketing and management processes across industries can be very similar, but contexts vary where political intervention, public interest and local sustainability are involved. The rural business setting is especially intricate due to the assortment of different business opportunities, ranging from traditional agriculture, to tourism enterprise and even high-tech business. This important new textbook on the subject: - Examines key issues affecting rural enterprise and tourism - Explores the breadth of rural enterprise management and marketing across both developed and developing economies - Discusses strategies for business growth within a rural setting, such as knowledge development, proper planning and innovation - Uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content specifically selected to appeal to both student and practitioner readers Including pedagogical features and full colour throughout, this new textbook provides an engaging and thought-provoking resource for students and practitioners of tourism, rural business and related industries. ; Marketing and management processes are especially intricate for the rural business setting due to the assortment of different business opportunities. This important new textbook examines key issues, discusses strategies for growth and uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content across developed and developing countries. ; Introduction: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson) Part 1: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise in developed economies 1: Rural enterprise business development: the developed world context (Peter Robinson & Alison Murray) 2: Selling to consumers (Sammy Li, Roya Rahimi & Nikolaos Stylos) 3: Sustainability, CSR and Ethics: Developed economies perspective (Caroline Wiscombe) 4: Community engagement and rural tourism enterprise (Peter Wiltshier) 5: Social enterprise and the rural landscape (Caroline Wiscombe, Liz Heyworth, Sandy Ryder, Lucy Maynard & Charles Dobson) Part 2: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise: developing world context 6: The rural business environment in developing economies (Solomon Olorunfemi Olubiyo & Ade Oriade) 7: Marketing and Communications and Rural Business in developing countries (Abiodun Elijah Obayelu & Nikolaos Stylos) 8: Consumers and Rural Tourism in developing Economies (Vivienne Saverimuttu and Maria Estela Varua) 9: Sustainability and Ethics in rural business and tourism in the Developing World (Weng Marc Lim and Sine Heitman) 10: Community engagement, rural institutions and rural tourism business in developing countries (Anahita Malek, Fabio Carbone & Asia Alder) Part 3: Strategies for rural business management and growth 11: Challenges and Strategies for rural business operations in developed and developing Economies (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson) 12: Developing and Growing Knowledge within rural tourism enterprises (Tony Greenwood and Jo Tate) 13: Collaborate to Innovate: Challenges and Strategies for rural business to innovate (Ainurul Rosli, Jane Chang and Maria L. Granados) 14: Strategies for rural business growth (Crispin Dale, Neil Robinson and Mike Evans) 15: Opportunities for growth: The rural tourism policy and planning perspective (Caroline Wiscombe and Steve Gelder) Conclusion: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson)
-
Trusted Partner
February 2019Tourism Information Technology
by Pierre J Benckendorff, Zheng Xiang, Pauline J Sheldon
This third edition of 'Tourism Information Technology' provides a contemporary update on the complexities of using information technology in the tourism industry. It examines IT applications in all sectors including airlines, travel intermediaries, accommodation, foodservice, destinations, attractions, events and entertainment. Fully updated throughout and organised around the stages of the visitor journey, the book reviews how tourists are using technologies to support decision making before their trip, during their travels and at the destination. It: · Provides comprehensive and up to date coverage of all key topics in tourism information technologies · Covers new areas such as (among others) augmented and virtual reality, robotics, smart destinations, disruptive innovation and the collaborative economy, crowdsourcing for sustainability, online reputation management and big data · Incorporates a wealth of pedagogic features to aid student learning, including key models and concepts, research and industry insights, case studies, key terms, discussion questions, and links to useful websites. Accompanied online by instructor PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions and further case studies, this book provides a comprehensive and learning-focused text for students of tourism and related subjects.
-
Peace studies & conflict resolutionDecember 2010Arab-Jewish Relations in Israel
Alienation and Rapprochment
by Sammy Smooha
This report studies Arab-Jewish relations in Israel (within the pre-1967 borders) from the mid-1970s through 2010 with an eye to what might unfold over the coming decades. It offers a counterthesis to the popular and dominant view of mutual alienation, emphasizing a mutual rapprochement between the two sides that prevents and can continue to prevent confrontation and violence. It presents findings from representative surveys conducted from 1976 to 2009 that bear on the images of the Arab minority as a ticking time bomb in the Jewish state and of the Jewish majority as hard-liner. The report warns, though, that if the deterioration in relations is not checked by policies to enhance the equality, integration, and inclusion of the Arab minority, Israel cannot for long avoid the danger of instability and bloodshed that are rampant in deeply divided societies.
-
Children's & young adult fiction & true storiesJanuary 2019Mighty Meg 1
Mighty Meg and the Magical Ring
by Sammy Griffin, Micah Player
MIGHTY MEG AND THE MAGICAL RING – Meg's life is turned upside down when a magical ring gives her superpowers! But Meg isn't the only one who changes. Strange things start happening in her once-normal town, and now Meg must use her brand-new superpowers to keep everyone safe. Can Meg master her new powers and find the courage to be the hero her town needs? Also available: Book 2 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE MELTING MENACE Book 3 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE ACCIDENTAL NEMESIS Book 4 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE SUPER DISGUISE
-
Children's & young adult fiction & true storiesJanuary 2019Mighty Meg 2
Mighty Meg and the Melting Menace
by Sammy Griffin, Micah Player
MIGHTY MEG AND THE MELTING MENACE – Strange things are happening in Plainview! When Meg sees a wall of ice holding back a mountain of stones, she knows once the warm, spring weather comes and melts the ice, the stones are going to come crashing down. It's up to Mighty Meg to save the day! But can Meg stop the avalanche while still keeping her super secret? Also available: Book 1 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE MAGICAL RING Book 3 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE ACCIDENTAL NEMESIS Book 4 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE SUPER DISGUISE
-
Children's & young adult fiction & true storiesJuly 2019Mighty Meg 3
Mighty Meg and the Accidental Nemesis
by Sammy Griffin, Micah Player
MIGHTY MEG AND THE ACCIDENTAL NEMESIS – After mastering her superpowers, the last thing Meg needs to become a real superhero is a nemesis! Jackson, a boy Meg remembers as small and quiet, is suddenly strong and mean! Jackson starts making fun of Meg's classmates, and even hurting some of them. Meg begins to wonder if Jackson is regular-kid strong or if he's super-strong like her, and she makes it her mission to investigate and uncover the truth behind his new strength! Does Jackson really have superpowers? Will Meg ever find out the truth behind Jackson's new strength and behavior? Also available: Book 1 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE MAGICAL RING Book 2 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE MELTING MENACE Book 4 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE SUPER DISGUISE
-
Children's & young adult fiction & true storiesSeptember 2019Mighty Meg 4
Mighty Meg and the Super Disguise
by Sammy Griffin, Micah Player
MIGHTY MEG AND THE SUPER DISGUISE – After almost having her superpowers discovered while rescuing a toddler from a sinkhole, Meg decides that she needs a disguise so she can help people while protecting her identity. But when more sinkholes start appearing out of nowhere, Meg may have to put aside her costume dilemma and risk being recognized in order to save the day! Can Meg find the perfect disguise and still get there in the nick of time? Also available: Book 1 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE MAGICAL RING Book 2 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE MELTING MENACE Book 3 - MIGHTY MEG AND THE ACCIDENTAL NEMESIS
-
Mystery2012Calamity at the Carwash
A Parson's Cove Cozy Mystery
by Sharon Rose
A marital spat at a carwash turns deadly––and Mabel Wickles, Parson’s Cove’s top amateur sleuth, isn’t buying the local police’s claim that the victim’s wife smashed him over the head with a brick. But when the woman confesses to the murder, Mabel decides to investigate the crime herself––along with help from her best friend Flori, her cat Sammy, and a busload of senior citizens from the local retirement home. Little does Mabel know, however, that there’s more calamity in store for her than just a spritzing at the carwash.
-
FictionJanuary 2017Co-Co-Caleevio
by David Alexander
Co-Co-Caleevio is a crime novel that begins and ends on the mean streets of Gravesend, the toughest neighborhood of New York City's toughest borough and the heart of notorious West Brooklyn. It's a place where organized crime still rules and where wise guys have to think fast, hit hard or get whacked. In between, the novel crosses international boundaries and time zones with the speed of sound as West Brooklyn's most accomplished safe and loft burglar takes on a European job in order to pay back the markers held on him by boss of bosses Tony the Pug. This is a caper novel to end all caper novels, a non-stop pager-turner from start to finish, and one of Author David Alexander's boldest books ever. Authors don't come any better than David Alexander, and his tough-as-nails global thriller Co-Co-Caleevio represents his taking the fine art of mayhem to an exciting new level of accomplishment. The depth of insight into the world of the Mafia, black intelligence ops, tomb raiding tombaroli, historical arcana, exotic military technologies and the inner mainsprings of political intrigue -- to name but a few of this book's points of focus -- seems at times close to envisaging actual events.
-
FictionThe King of West Brooklyn
by David Alexander
The King of West Brooklyn is a crime novel that begins and ends on the mean streets of Gravesend, the toughest neighborhood of New York City's toughest borough and the heart of notorious West Brooklyn. It's a place where organized crime still rules and where wise guys have to think fast, hit hard or get whacked. In between, the novel crosses international boundaries and time zones with the speed of sound as West Brooklyn's most accomplished safe and loft burglar takes on a European job in order to pay back the markers held on him by boss of bosses Tony Pug. This is a caper novel to end all caper novels, a non-stop page-turner from start to finish, and one of Author David Aleander's boldest books ever. Authors don't come any better than David Alexander, and his tough-as-nails global thriller The King of West Brooklyn represents his taking the fine art of mayhem to an exciting new level of accomplishment. The depth of insight into the world of the Mafia, black intelligence ops, tomb raiding tombaroli, historical arcana, exotic military technologies and the inner mainsprings of political intrigue -- to name but a few of this book's points of focus -- seems at times close to envisaging actual events.
-
Football (Soccer, Association football)September 2012Wolves Match of My Life
Twelve Stars Relive Their Greatest Games
by Simon Lowe
A dozen Wolverhampton Wanderers legends come together to tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club – enabling Wolves fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out for the old gold shirt… Bert Williams and Sammy Smyth recall 1949 FA Cup glory, recounting stories of the spirited semi against Manchester United, topped off by Wembley victory over Leicester; Bill Slater opts for the international friendly against Honved that saw Wolves crowned unofficial ‘Champions of the World’ in 1956. John Richards waxes lyrical about his Wolves debut at the Hawthorns, while Derek Parkin selects the 1980 League Cup Final against Forest. Molineux legends Roy Swinbourne, Ron Flowers and Steve Bull also turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Wolves.
-
Thriller / suspenseApril 2014The Unseen
by James Mckenna
Next time you switch on your computer are the unseen waiting to enter your mind, or are they already there? DI Sean Fagan investigates the ritual murder of three young women and finds link between each victim and the world's most popular computer game, Princess Kay-ling. When police high-tech units examine hard drives taken from the murder victims' PCs, traces of subliminal psychotic induction are found. This induces victims to trust and obey characters from the game. These characters then order the women to remote places or use this trust to gain entry into their homes. When a fourth woman is murdered in Ireland, Sean realises he hunts a serial killer capable of global influence. He also discovers the Government is aware and observing, When his own young daughters become involved, nightmare encircles him.
-
BoxingJune 2014Fighting Men of London
Voices from Inside the Ropes
by Alex Daley
Fighting Men of London explores the lives of seven former professional boxers who fought in the capital between the 1930s and 1960s. Set around a series of interviews, it resurrects a golden age of the sport when boxing was as popular as football and Britain's leading fighters were working-class heroes. Dramatic, poignant, inspiring and at times funny, the book covers such subjects as booth fighting, exploitation in boxing, East End poverty, World War Two London, Jewish culture, fame and success, crime, prison life and encounters with such figures as the Kray twins, the Great Train Robbers and Britain's most infamous inmate, Charles Bronson. Fighting Men of London takes us on a journey through a lost era of smoky fight halls, ramshackle boxing arenas and courageous fighting men. It features the previously untold stories of 1950s boxing star Sammy McCarthy, Bethnal Green knockout specialist Ted Berry (an associate of the Kray twins) and Sid Nathan, who as one of Britain's last surviving 1930s boxers once shared a fight bill with the great Jack Kid Berg. This isn't a single story, but seven stories of seven very different men. The common bond they shared was boxing.
-
Children's & YAJune 2021The Crossing
by Manjeet Mann (Author)
Praise for Run, Rebel - a Guardian best book of 2020: A tightly crafted series of punchy, often heartbreaking narrative poems . . . Mann's brilliant, coruscating verse novel lays out the anatomy of Amber's revolution, and the tentative first flowerings of hope and change. Guardian A trailblazing new novel about two teenagers from opposite worlds; The Crossing is a heartbreaking and life-affirming story of hope, grief, and the very real tragedies of the refugee crisis. Natalie's world has turned upside down. She's lost her mum and her brother is descending further and further into anger and violence with a far-right gang who march the streets of Dover. Sammy has fled his home and family in Eritrea for the chance of a new life in Europe. Every step he takes is a step into the unknown - into a strange country and a hidden future. A twist of fate brings these two teens from opposite sides of the channel together, but will their journey end in hope or despair?
-
My Greatest Day In Football
by Murray Goodman, (author) L. Lewin (author)
Great games remembered by legendary players and coaches“For folks who have been around for a while, this book will conjure up many a great memory. And for younger readers, it will provide a fine history lesson and some excellent insight into the way the sport has evolved.”—From the foreword by Beano CookFirst published in 1948, My Greatest Day in Football is a collection of reminiscences and stories from football’s early stars. College football games were the most memorable moments for many of these players and coaches, though some highlight professional and even high school games. Sam “Slingin’ Sammy” Baugh recounts the National League Championship game played at Wrigley Field during his rookie season; Felix A. “Doc” Blanchard, nicknamed “Mr. Inside” for his powerful running attack, describes the triumphant day when Army ended its thirteen-year losing streak to Notre Dame; and Glenn Scobie “Pop” Warner explains why a tough battle against Cal was his greatest day, even though his Stanford team was not victorious. George “the Gipper” Gipp, Knute Rockne, and Paul Brown, who perhaps provides the most surprising game of all, are all included in My Greatest Day in Football.While not all of the thirty-five contributors’ names may be immediately recognizable, all their stories are entertaining and rich with nostalgia. Editors Goodman and Lewin introduce each subject with a brief summary of his career and provide the lineup and statistics of each great game. Football fans everywhere will enjoy this flashback to the game’s early days.
