Most Popular Books by Peter Connolly

Bild-Text-Band über das alltägliche Leben in der Stadt Rom sowie in den römischen Provinzen: Strassenleben, Theater, Bäder, Götterwelt, das Forum u.a.

The text outlines the history; the many illustrations with explanatory captions show details of everyday domestic, religious, and military life, geography, landscape, and buildings.

The book is aimed at university students taking courses in Comparative Religion and Philosophy and practitioners of yoga. Hence, it presents yoga in the context of its historical evolution in India and seeks to explain the nature of its associations with various metaphysical doctrines

The adventures of Greek classical literature''s greatest heroes are vividly described in this superb retelling of stories from Homer. The narrative opens with Odysseus hunting wild boar on Ithaca, and continues with his exploits in the Trojan War, and the perils of his fantastic voyage home. Stunningly illustrated, the story is interspersed with a wealth of historical information about the world in which it is supposed the Trojan Wars took place. There are maps, photographs, and detailed reconstructions of places and buildings in the text, such as Old Nestor''s palace at Pylos, and of course the city of Troy itself. Also presented is a wealth of archaeological evidence of the everyday life of the period: costume, domestic practices, religious rites, shipbuilding and armour-making.

Influence is one of the most critical skills for individuals and leaders in both business and life. With his unique insight Peter Connolly provides a practical and well thought out process for increasing your influence. This is a must read for anyone who wants to excel in life. - Derek Fox, Author of Presenting Without Fear. Most great achievements have been attained through positive influence. It is often the catalyst that helps us to bring out the best in others, build healthy relationships, facilitate conflict resolution and ultimately achieve our goals. In Positive Influence psychologist Peter Connolly presents an integrated and practical approach to building effective relationships. Drawing on current research in psychology, leadership and business as well 20 years'' experience in the field he provides key concepts and a variety of practical tools and exercises that will help the reader to, Build more positive relationships Inspire credibility Influence others Improve self confidence Develop assertiveness Resolve conflict Project a more positive image

Describes the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D. and the rediscovery and subsequent excavation of this buried city.

Describes the characteristics, habits, behavior, and habitats of monkeys and apes. Includes directions for making a chimpanzee and a gorilla and suggestions for observing monkeys and apes in zoos and museums.

Introduces the ciivilization of ancient Rome.

This paper is a synopsis of the second Australian Army''s Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force''s (MRTF-2) approach to counterinsurgency and its application to two deliberate operations. Presented are lessons learned and techniques developed during their mission of providing security for the Afghan national elections, and the strategic goal of developing the capacity of the 4th Brigade of the Afghan National Army (ANA).