“All I can say is that there was something – right from the first. A stubby little mare, bright bay with remarkably large ears. A white star on her forehead shaped like Madagascar, and a huge arse…” This is the story of an extraordinary relationship – and an extraordinary horse. When Barnes buys Dolly Dolores VII, he knows he has got something special. She is feisty, restless, mysterious – sometimes crazily unpredictable. But she is also, to her owner’s delight, a jumper of mesmerising poise and skill; she canters like a ballerina, gallops like a wild thing. Then, one day, Dolly does something so startling, so inexplicable that she brings her owner to breaking point. Barnes is faced with a terrible decision… The Horsey Life is about a friendship pushed to its limits; but it is also filled with larks and joy – a book which takes you right to the heart of the world of horses and those that love them.
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Author: Simon Barnes Publisher: Short Books ISBN: 9781907595356 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: April 2010 208 pages
In 922 AD, an Arab envoy from Baghdad named Ibn Fadlan encountered a party of Viking traders on the upper reaches of the Volga River. In his subsequent report on his mission he gave a meticulous and astonishingly objective description of Viking customs, dress, table manners, religion and sexual practices, as well as the only eyewitness account ever written of a Viking ship cremation.
Between the ninth and fourteenth centuries, Arab travellers such as Ibn Fadlan journeyed widely and frequently into the far north, crossing territories that now include Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Their fascinating accounts describe how the numerous tribes and peoples they encountered traded furs, paid tribute and waged wars. This accessible new translation offers an illuminating insight into the world of the Arab geographers, and the medieval lands of the far north.
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Author: Ibn Fadlan Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd ISBN: 9780141975047 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2012 304 pages
“Leadership is not for everyone. It requires bold, gutsy individuals. If you accept that premise, you will find his [Bob Herbold’s] book rewarding reading.”
-Harvey Schachter, The Globe and Mail Quit hiding from tough decisions and learn to confront them head-on Why do managers at all levels sacrifice corporate success by shying away from making the tough decisions? What’s Holding You Back? reveals exactly why managers often hesitate to confront difficult issues-whether it’s the absence of a perfect solution, the knowledge that no decision will please everyone, etc.-and, most importantly, how they can overcome these common managerial obstacles to maximize their company’s success. What’s Holding You Back? elucidates the ten core principles of confident leadership, outlining proven tactics by which managers can confront their inner wimp and highlight their inner courage.
Features dynamic real-world examples from Apple, Microsoft, Porsche, IBM, Merck, Canon, Sony, Whirlpool, IDEO, Tesco, P&G, Target, 3M, and more
Pinpoints the corporate failures that can result from hesitant or self-conscious organizations, and what managers can do to avoid them
Clearly delineates how managers can cultivate and deliver accountable and decisive leadership, even during the toughest dilemmas
What’s Holding You Back? proves that practicing gutsy leadership is the key to operational and innovative excellence in the workplace
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Author: Robert J. Herbold Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9780470934081 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: January 2011 224 pages
An award-winning professor takes readers on a guided tour of the stunning celestial discoveries of past cultures. Interweaving the astronomy, mythology, and anthropology of ancient peoples, Aveni shows how to discover the harmony between their beliefs and their study of the sky through naked-eye observations.
From CHAPTER ONE:
“My tales of Venus and Mars, squash and corn, are designed to entice the reader away from some of the widely held notions about the discovery and exploration of nature that are ingrained in modern culture. I want us to walk some worthwhile paths that are not so well trod.”
Author: Anthony Aveni Publisher: Crown/Archetype ISBN: 9780307816542 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: May 2012 255 pages
This book presents 25 selected papers from the International Conference on “Developing Synergies between Islam & Science and Technology for Mankind’s Benefit” held at the International Institute for Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, in October 2014. The papers cover a broad range of issues reflecting the main conference themes: Cosmology and the Universe, Philosophy of Science and the Emergence of Biological Systems, Principles and Applications of Tawhidic Science, Medical Applications of Tawhidic Science and Bioethics, and the History and Teaching of Science from an Islamic Perspective. Highlighting the relationships between the Islamic religious worldview and the physical sciences, the book challenges secularist paradigms on the study of Science and Technology. Integrating metaphysical perspectives of Science, topics include Islamic approaches to S&T such as an Islamic epistemology of the philosophy of science, a new quantum theory, environmental care, avoiding wasteful consumption using Islamic teachings, and emotional-blasting psychological therapy. Eminent contributing scholars include Osman Bakar, Mohammad Hashim Kamali, Mehdi Golshani, Mohd. Kamal Hassan, Adi Setia and Malik Badri. The book is essential reading for a broad group of academics and practitioners, from Islamic scholars and social scientists to (physical) scientists and engineers.
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Author: Mohammad Hashim Kamali; Osman Bakar; Daud Abdul-Fattah Batchelor; Rugayah Hashim Publisher: Springer Singapore ISBN: 9789812877789 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: April 2016 385 pages
The source of competitive advantage has shifted in many organizations from reliability to innovation and flexibility. But what does it take for an organization that innovates to then manage effectively? In this follow-up to Built to Change, Ed Lawler argues that it is a combination of the right structure and the right people. First, organizations must decide what structure they are: are you a high-involvement organization that has products and services that require a high level of coordination and cooperation among employees? Or do you have a more global competitor structure in which you are constantly bringing in new talent and technological expertise? Are you a mixture of both? Lawler outlines the unique human capital strategy for each approach, shows what it looks like in action, and provides the foundation and tools for creating competitive and innovative organizations.
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Author: Edward E. Lawler; Dave Ulrich Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9781118047620 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2008 304 pages
This in-depth Bible delivers the holy grail of online marketing: how to influence search engine results to drive online shoppers to specific Web sites; the process is called search engine optimization (SEO) and it is a hot topic
One-stop resource offers readers what they need to plan and implement a successful SEO program, including useful tips on finding the shortest routes to success, strategy suggestions, and sidebars with more information and additional resources
Features interviews with executives from top search companies, plus appendices on creating successful listings with Google, MSN, Yahoo!, and others
Topics include creating an SEO plan; managing keywords; maximizing pay-per-click strategies; understanding the role of links and linking; robots, spiders, and crawlers; maintaining SEO; analyzing success rates; and much more
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Author: Jerri L. Ledford Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9780470262115 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2008 410 pages
Volume 3 of the Organizing for Sustainable Effectiveness series gives readers insights into how organizations use networks, partnerships, and collaboration to achieve better and more sustainable results. Volume editors Christopher Worley and Philip Mirvis contend that globalization and its complexities have produced economic, social, and environmental challenges that cannot be addressed effectively by single organizations acting alone. Informed by individual and comparative case studies contributed by 13 authors from around the world, the volume delves into how organizations build collaborative capabilities, form cross-sector partnerships, and deliver real value for business and society by working together.
Author: Philip Mirvis; Abraham B.; Christopher G. Worley; Peter Docherty; Susan Albers Mohrman Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited ISBN: 9781781908877 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2013 270 pages
Vorüberlegungen und Skizze zu einer institutionellen Demokratisierung moderner Gesellschaften
Demokratisierungsvorhaben sind auf Konzepte angewiesen, die Demokratieideale nicht leichtfertig preisgeben und alternative Möglichkeiten nicht grundsätzlich blockieren. Dabei sollten sie an bestehende Strukturen anknüpfen und die Entscheidungsfähigkeit politischer Gremien sowie die Zurechenbarkeit von Verantwortung erhalten können. Zugleich sollten sie die Qualität und den Einfluss öffentlicher Deliberation stärken und mobilisierbares politisches Engagement richtig einschätzen, ohne vorhandene Defizite als notwendige festzuschreiben. Auf der Grundlage einer Durchsicht von Gesellschafts-, Organisations-, Steuerungs- und Demokratietheorien skizziert Björn Thies ein solches Konzept, das an Arbeiten amerikanischer, britischer und deutscher Autoren anknüpft.
Author: Bjoern Thies Publisher: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften ISBN: 9783531194363 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2012 319 pages
New Perspectives From the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being
The landmark National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW) study represents the first effort to gather nationally representative data, based on first-hand reports, about the well-being of children and families who encounter the child welfare system. NSCAW’s findings offer an unprecedented national source of data that describe the developmental status and functional characteristics of children who come to the attention of child protective services. Much more than a simple history of placements or length of stay in foster care, NSCAW data chart the trajectory of families across service pathways for a multi-dimensional view of their specific needs. The NSCAW survey is longitudinal, contains direct assessments and reports about each child from multiple sources, and is designed to address questions of relations among children’s characteristics and experiences, their development, their pathways through the child welfare service system, their service needs, their service receipt, and, ultimately, their well-being over time.The chapters in this rich synthesis of NSCAW data represent thoughtful and increasingly sophisticated approaches to the problems highlighted in the study and in child welfare research in general. The authors capitalize on the longitudinal, multidimensional data to capture the experiences of children and families from the time they are investigated by CPS though multiple follow-up points, and to consider the interdependent nature of the traditional child welfare outcomes of safety, permanence, and well-being. The topics covered not only are critical to child welfare practice and policy, but also are of compelling interest to other child service sectors such as health, mental health, education, and juvenile justice. The authors of chapters in this volume are esteemed researchers within psychology, social work, economics, and public health. Together they represent the future of child welfare research, showcasing the potential of NSCAW as a valuable resource to the research community and providing glimpses of how the data can be used to inform practice and policy.
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Author: Mary Bruce Webb; Kathryn Dowd; Brenda Jones Harden; John Landsverk; Mark Testa Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780199741434 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: December 2009 475 pages
