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Francis Benali: The Autobiography

Author : Francis Benali

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 50,92 MB

Release : 2021-08-19

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1472986830

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022 'Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.' – Alan Shearer 'Honest, revealing story of a strong man who pushed his body to its limits and beyond on and off the pitch. Incredible read.' – Henry Winter, The Times 'The iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly fran-tastic!' - Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday ------- Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he's ready to tell his story. Francis 'Franny' Benali played football for 20 years for Southampton FC in nearly 400 games, almost his entire career. His utter dedication to the club caused him to be a hero to Saints fans around the world. Written with the acclaimed Daily Mail sportswriter Matt Barlow, this book details Benali's humble beginnings and has countless tales involving players, managers, and matches detailing Benali's illustrious football career. But his story is much more than that. The intense commitment he had as a player found a new outlet in the world of endurance sport. Through Ironman triathlons and marathons, he has raised more than £1 million for Cancer Research UK. Benali's story shows us what can be achieved through dedication and commitment on and off the pitch. Through football and charity, he has made a positive difference in countless people's lives. His is truly an inspirational story.



The San Francisco Cliff House

Author : Mary Germain Hountalas

Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 41,57 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 158008995X

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The history of this fabled site spans 150 years, beginning in



Digitalization and Economic Development

Author : Mohamed Sami Ben Ali

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 14,17 MB

Release : 2022-06-09

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1000574156

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This book analyses the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on economic development. It contains theoretical and empirical studies, including panel studies on various issues facing developing countries, such as education, corruption, economic growth, government expenditure, financial inclusion, foreign direct investment, infrastructure, economic and social welfare, and inequality. Each chapter offers a well-conceived analysis of the most recent trends in both theory and empirics and addresses numerous policy implications related to the different aspects dealt with in the volume. Overall, this book will be an excellent guide for global graduate students at the Master and PhD levels, as well as academics researching various issues related to economic development while analyzing the role of ICTs. It also addresses numerous policy implications related to economic development for policymakers, investors and stakeholders.



Trade Unions and Arab Revolutions

Author : Hèla Yousfi

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 376 pages

File Size : 40,8 MB

Release : 2017-08-07

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1315313596

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This book traces the role of the UGTT (the Tunisian General Labour Union) during Tunisia’s 2011 revolution and the transition period that ensued – Tunisia being the Arab country where trade unionism was the strongest and most influential in shaping the outcomes of the uprising. The UGTT; From its role as the cornerstone of the nationalist movement in the colonial era, has always had a key place in Tunisian politics: not so much a labour union but as an organisation that has always linked social struggles to political and national demands. Examining the role played by the UGTT in Tunisia's revolution and more generally in the restructuring of the Tunisian political arena during the three years following the popular uprising. This book asks searching questions such as; how did UGTT interact with the popular uprising that led to the departure of Ben Ali? What was the role played by the UGTT in the "political transition" leading to the adoption on January 26, 2014 of the first democratic constitution in the country’s history? How successful was the UGTT in neutralizing the risk of self- implosion caused by the different political and social crises? And what are the challenges that the UGTT faces in the new political landscape? This volume will be of key reading interest to scholars and researchers of social movements, labour movements, organizational studies, political transitions and Arab revolutions and also likely to be of interest to practitioners especially among activists, unionists and advocates within civil society.



Identity

Author : Francis Fukuyama

Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Page : 203 pages

File Size : 50,4 MB

Release : 2018-09-11

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0374717486

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Origins of Political Order offers a provocative examination of modern identity politics: its origins, its effects, and what it means for domestic and international affairs of state In 2014, Francis Fukuyama wrote that American institutions were in decay, as the state was progressively captured by powerful interest groups. Two years later, his predictions were borne out by the rise to power of a series of political outsiders whose economic nationalism and authoritarian tendencies threatened to destabilize the entire international order. These populist nationalists seek direct charismatic connection to “the people,” who are usually defined in narrow identity terms that offer an irresistible call to an in-group and exclude large parts of the population as a whole. Demand for recognition of one’s identity is a master concept that unifies much of what is going on in world politics today. The universal recognition on which liberal democracy is based has been increasingly challenged by narrower forms of recognition based on nation, religion, sect, race, ethnicity, or gender, which have resulted in anti-immigrant populism, the upsurge of politicized Islam, the fractious “identity liberalism” of college campuses, and the emergence of white nationalism. Populist nationalism, said to be rooted in economic motivation, actually springs from the demand for recognition and therefore cannot simply be satisfied by economic means. The demand for identity cannot be transcended; we must begin to shape identity in a way that supports rather than undermines democracy. Identity is an urgent and necessary book—a sharp warning that unless we forge a universal understanding of human dignity, we will doom ourselves to continuing conflict.



Southampton Match of My Life

Author : Joe Batchelor

Publisher : Match of My Life

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,22 MB

Release : 2015-02

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9781909626508

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20 Southampton legends come together to tell the stories behind their favorite ever games for the club From Alan Shearer's record-breaking debut hat-trick as a 17-year-old to Matt Le Tissier's last ever goal at the Dell which reduced grown men to tears, here are personal stories never before told. FA Cup winner Peter Rodrigues recalls the day Saints shocked the sporting world by beating Manchester United in the 1976 final while Egil Ostenstad remembers the hat-trick that never was against Alex Ferguson's Red Devils. Southampton greats Mick Channon, Dean Hammond, and ex-beetroot-packing goal machine Rickie Lambert also turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Saints.









Panini Football Stickers: The Official Celebration

Author : Greg Lansdowne

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 79 pages

File Size : 20,39 MB

Release : 2021-11-25

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1472987748

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'A heady mix of football history, nostalgia and modern-day action that collectors of all ages will cherish' – When Saturday Comes 'Excellent... This book is like a journey through time, revealing some of the coolest-ever albums and stickers' – Match 'Countless memories come flooding back...' – The Sun 'Lovely book... One for your dad...' TalkSPORT 'A cool, snappy retrospective if the last 60 years of albums.' – The Athletic WELCOME TO THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS. Collecting Panini football stickers has always been a joy. Tearing open those packets and excitedly filling an album is a rite of passage for millions of kids – and adults. It's so popular, it even has its own language – 'swapsies', 'got, got, need' and 'shinies'. And now, for the first time, Panini have granted access to their archives for this superbly illustrated celebration of their iconic football sticker collections. Licensed by Panini and written by respected sticker authority Greg Lansdowne, this volume showcases Panini's UK domestic football, FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship albums, as well as all the great players, from Pelé and Maradona to Marta, Ronaldo and Mbappé (via Frank Worthington, Chris Waddle, Gary Lineker, Eric Cantona, Ally McCoist and a few dodgy haircuts). A heady mix of football history, wonderful nostalgia and modern-day action that collectors of all ages will cherish, this book shows why, for the last 60 years, collecting Panini stickers has been – and remains – a global phenomenon. PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS: A CELEBRATION includes: – More than 2,000 images of iconic PANINI stickers, album covers and sticker packet designs – Specially curated chapters on every UK-published collection (Football League/FIFA World Cup) – Breakout features on foils, haircuts styles and collecting etiquette