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| 01 Feb 2007 06:35:48 pm |
 The Phoenician Ship Expedition 2007-2008 |
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Philip Beale one of our intrepid explorer speakers and the leader of Pioneer Expeditions* is planning is next great expedition: The Phoenician Ship Expedition 2008 will be the first circumnavigation of Ancient Africa.
Over two and a half thousand years ago, one of the greatest journeys in mankind’s history began on the Egyptian shores of the Red Sea. Phoenician mariners, in ships of their own construction, set sail in 600BC and achieved the first circumnavigation of ancient Africa, a voyage into unknown waters previously considered too dangerous to attempt. They returned to Egypt via the Mediterranean three years later.
For the first time since that ancient odyssey was completed, a full size reconstruction of a Phoenician trading vessel with a maximum of twenty crew members will retrace their route around Africa.
The expedition will depart from the eastern Mediterranean in the winter of 2007, sail through the Suez Canal, around the Horn of Africa and down the treacherous east coast. The voyage north on the Western side will be no less of an epic, culminating in their return via the Mediterranean through the Strait s of Gibraltar.
The circumnavigation will be followed by another voyage to bring the ship to the United Kingdom, in all 17,000 miles and 8months at sea.
For more information about the expedition contact Philip on infor@shipexpedition.com or visit www.shipexpedition.com.
*Also contact Philip if you fancy a holiday you can’t buy on the high street. Adventures in far flung and remote places – it’s your chance to become an intrepid explorer yourself! |
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| 01 Feb 2007 06:33:25 pm |
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| 17 Jan 2007 04:52:36 pm |
| The Life Plan - 1000 Simple Ways to Change Your Life for the |
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Robert Ashton has another helpful book on the shelves for us to delve into, and is allowing us at Select to share with you the introduction.
I found the book easy to read, I like Robert’s style of writing, friendly and to the point, and packed with good ideas. I felt that lots of people would enjoy it and get a lot out of it. The book is supported by a website and if you want more information about Robert you can always check out his site which has loads of useful bits of information. www.robertashton.co.uk. Of course if you want to meet him in the flesh please invite him to speak at one of your events - just let us know the date and we'll make all the arrangements. He's always happy to bring along his books for sale.
Here are a couple of testimonials for the book from people who think like me:
‘Robert writes it like it is, simple, practical and actually achievable’, Fred Smith, Charity manager
‘Robert’s book is full of common sense, a welcome change to the many self help books that frankly are full of nonsense!’, Jenny Jones, life coach
Introduction to ‘The Life Plan’
Congratulations! By opening this book you have taken the most important step towards changing your life for the better. That’s not to say I’m suggesting the life you’re leading now is lacking; it’s just that I know that every one of us has the potential to be happier and more fulfilled.
We all have things we’d like to change. Things we don’t feel are quite under our control or within our reach. Perhaps you’ve already tried to shift some of the things that irritate you and it didn’t quite work. Don’t worry, that’s quite normal. What really matters is that you’re prepared to keep trying until you succeed.
Success usually results from the cumulative effect of lots of small steps. You might not be able to scramble over a high wall; it’s difficult, painful and there’s a real danger of falling. Find a ladder however and you can climb that same wall in short easy steps, pausing for a break whenever you want. This book is your ladder; it will help you scale the barriers to your own happiness and success.
So what does ‘The Life Plan’ give you that is different? Here are ten good reasons why I think you’ll enjoy reading this book.
1. It’s simple – I always find it easier to walk than to take giant leaps and guess you do too. This book contains hundreds of small steps you can take to make life better.
2. You’re in charge – The book is clearly indexed and the tips are presented in lists of ten. It’s easy to navigate your own route through the book. I’d be a fool to assume I know where you want to start; you choose.
3. I’d do it so why not you? – I’m a very simple sort of chap. I’m not terribly brave and there’s nothing in this book I haven’t or wouldn’t try myself. Nowhere do I advocate walking on hot coals!
4. No dictionary needed – I read one self improvement book that was full of words I don’t use. Using a dictionary is educational but it does little for your self confidence. This book uses plan English.
5. It’s realistic – We are all daunted by people who are better at things than we are. Human nature is to spot where we’re weak and forget where we’re strong. This book shows you how improve things, but does not claim to be able to make you superhuman – sorry.
6. It’s fun – Personal development should not be like a trip to the dentist; something you endure to free yourself of pain. It should be more like a holiday, helping you create the opportunity to try new things. There’s nothing here you won’t enjoy.
7. It doesn’t cost any more – Changing your life is not about spending money. This book is not a shopping list for things you can’t really afford. In fact it shows you how to save money instead!
8. It reaches the parts . . . – You’ll be amazed at some of the aspects of life this book encourages you to change for the better. Remember that this game is all about making lots of small changes, not a few big ones. Big ones hurt and small ones don’t.
9. There’s a website too – Once you buy the book, you can visit www.TheLifePlan.net and sign up for my e-newsletters. You can also use the promotional code RDR01 to get one month’s free access to the subscription only content. The website enables you to swap ideas with other readers and help each other along.
10. It’s yours – We are all unique and different and this is your personal journey through life. This book is begging you to highlight sections, insert little pieces of paper and even scribble notes in the margin. It’s personal to you and for you alone. Enjoy! |
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| 17 Jan 2007 04:50:15 pm |
| Mission Africa with Ken Hames and Nick Knowles |
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The dishy Ken Hames is on our screens again in another thrilling series packed with adventure and trials.
This time he has taken 15 trainees from the building, trade select3ed from hundreds of applicants across the UK, to the African Bush to embark on the difficult mission of building a tourist village.
Ken who is known to us fro his incredible Beyond Boundaries programmes has this time joined forces with Nick Knowles of DIY SOS deep in the hostile frontier lands of Northern Kenya in the primitive Sera Conservancy with no water and wild animals for company.
Episode 3 will go out on the 24th January BBC One at 8.30 pm. Where in one of the hottest places on earth Nick’s attempts to get water for concrete have ended in disaster and now the team is running out of drinking water. Attempts by expedition leader Ken Hames and his team to capture a herd of Giraffe start well and end in tragedy.
To follow and support this incredible project log on to www.missionafrica.co.uk. |
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| 17 Jan 2007 04:32:39 pm |
| On-Line Presentation Skills Training - Any time any place an |
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Select is pleased to announce that in association with Ron Aldridge we are involved in the first ever (as far as we know) on-line presentation skills training website www.psychologyofperforming.co.uk
The website is written and presented by our key trainer Ron Aldridge. It’s as good as a one-to-one with Ron as he is video linked to you to teach you presentation skills. Yes it’s just like being in the same room with Ron, which means that you can learn presentation skills via your computer any time of the day or the night from wherever you are.
Ron’s down-to-earth approach is easy to follow and effective and is appropriate for speakers at all levels of their ability.
It’s also ideal if you want to refresh a particular element of presenting as the training is given on-line in nine modules. Watch the free introduction at www.psychologyofperforming.co.uk. |
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