“george mair”

The meteoric rise of "Killer Diller" Barry Diller has been a major player in the entertainment industry for more than thirty years. Always on the cutting edge, he revolutionized television with such groundbreaking concepts as the movie-of-the-week and the miniseries. He greenlighted the megahits Ra... More

The "What Works" initiative is having a profound impact on the work of the National Probation Service in the UK, and much has been invested in new accredited programs - both in terms of the numbers of offenders planned to complete these programs and their anticipated impact upon offending. Yet there... More

With the 100th anniversary of the probation service in 2007, and the arrival of National Offender Management Services, it is a particularly appropriate time to examine the history of probation. This book offers an account of the history and development of the service. Its main aim is to provide an a... More

The man behind the X-Men, Spider Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other super-heroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published. 50 photos & illustrations.The man behind Spider-Man, The X-Men,... More

Now, acclaimed biographer George Mair provides a rare, personal look at the private man behind the powerful teachings. This inspiring biography reveals what prompted Warren to start preaching, the motivation behind The Purpose-Driven Life, and how he overcame serious obstacles to achieve success in ... More