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grey 1/2 cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. previous owner's embossed blind stamp on 1/2 title pg. otherwise contents free of markings. dustwrapper in very fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped (no price listed). nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps or stickers. no inking, underlining or remainder markings. first edition so stated. first printing (#1 in # line). xv+384p. glossy b&w photo illustrations. organizational chart of german army. glossary. index. memoirs. biography. autobiography. military history. world war ii. nazi germany. third reich. ~ An uncommonly reflective and illuminating memoir by a German officer who served on virtually all fronts in Europe, Soldat offers a unique inside look at the German side of World War II and a world in ruins. As military history, Soldat is a rich vein of valuable ore, thanks to Siegfried Knappe's eyewitness participation in so many crucial and significant campaigns of the war~including the desperate defense of Berlin, where Knappe's role as operations officer to General Weidling had him shuttling between the lines of combat and Hitler's headquarters and bunker. Equally valuable and unusual are Knappe's descriptions of the early days of Operation Barbarosa and the experience of the frontline soldiers during the invasion of Russia. But these first~person accountings are not the book's only appeal. In Siegfried Knappe we find everyman~a dutiful soldier, a good and decent man. We recognize him as such~even though he unwittingly served a regime of unspeakable horror~because we see ourselves in him. And so we get a rare chance to understand how Hitler motivated a whole generation to carry out his monstrous schemes. And we learn at what cost, as we watch our man struggle to keep his bearings in life as Germany falls into rubble and his whole world collapses. After describing some five frightful years in a Soviet prison camp, Knappe's touching memoir ends with his deeply moving reunion with his wife and children, when he begins again to pick up the pieces of his life.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stated First Edition With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. Minor Wear With No Chips, Tears Or Writing. One Half Inch Scratch At The Upper Back Edge Near The Flap Fold.

Hardcover, in dust jacket. dj. Book club edition. Owner name ffep, else fine in fine dust jacket, in mylar cover.

Condizione: good, very good. First Edition. Second Printing. 384, illus., map, chart, glossary, index, small stains to edges, name & address of previous owner blacked out inside front board. A unique inside look at the German side of World War II. Siegfried Knappe was operations officer to General Helmut Weidling. He describes Operation Barbarosa and the experience of frontline soldiers during the invasion of Russia, as well as the desperate defense of Berlin.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The modern lawyer is expected to be technically excellent, emotionally intelligent, adaptable and commercially aware - often all at once. But legal workplaces are not one-size-fits-all, and neither are the people who work in them.To thrive in today's legal profession, lawyers must master the human skills that underpin trust, influence and effective leadership.Fundamental Skills for Modern Lawyers is a practical, insight-driven guide to the capabilities that increasingly define successful legal careers. From handling difficult conversations and giving feedback, to building resilience, negotiating effectively and developing a strong professional profile, this title equips lawyers with the tools they need to perform in an increasingly complex world.The book covers topics as diverse as emotional intelligence, decision-making and delegation, to networking and change management through a distinctly legal lens, as well as looking ahead to the evolving role of the lawyer, and how neurodiversity and technological developments can all play to the lawyer's human strengths.Written for lawyers at every stage of their career, this new co-publication with CILEX bridges the gap between legal expertise and human insight - helping practitioners become not just good lawyers, but trusted advisers and effective leaders. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. The modern lawyer is expected to be technically excellent, emotionally intelligent, adaptable and commercially aware - often all at once. But legal workplaces are not one-size-fits-all, and neither are the people who work in them.To thrive in today's legal profession, lawyers must master the human skills that underpin trust, influence and effective leadership.Fundamental Skills for Modern Lawyers is a practical, insight-driven guide to the capabilities that increasingly define successful legal careers. From handling difficult conversations and giving feedback, to building resilience, negotiating effectively and developing a strong professional profile, this title equips lawyers with the tools they need to perform in an increasingly complex world.The book covers topics as diverse as emotional intelligence, decision-making and delegation, to networking and change management through a distinctly legal lens, as well as looking ahead to the evolving role of the lawyer, and how neurodiversity and technological developments can all play to the lawyer's human strengths.Written for lawyers at every stage of their career, this new co-publication with CILEX bridges the gap between legal expertise and human insight - helping practitioners become not just good lawyers, but trusted advisers and effective leaders. …