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There you are,’ said Pooh to Piglet, ‘didn’t I say all along there was nothing to worry about?' Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved friends for adventures across the seasons in the Hundred Acre Wood, in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition. Four highly acclaimed authors – Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis – transport you to the Hundred Acre Wood where you will meet mythical creatures, mysterious new friends (and foes), and a peculiar type of sauce. They’re the kind of adventures that just seem to happen in the Hundred Acre Wood. This special 100th Anniversary range's hardback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard. This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.
Digital Modernism examines how and why some of the most innovative
works of online electronic literature adapt and allude to literary
modernism. Digital literature has been celebrated as a postmodern
form that grows out of contemporary technologies, subjectivities,
and aesthetics, but this book provides an alternative genealogy.
Exemplary cases show electronic literature looking back to
modernism for inspiration and source material (in content, form,
and ideology) through which to critique contemporary culture. In so
doing, this literature renews and reframes, rather than rejects, a
literary tradition that it also reconfigures to center around
media. To support her argument, Pressman pairs modernist works by
Pound, Joyce, and Bob Brown, with major digital works like William
Poundstone's "Project for the Tachistoscope: [Bottomless Pit]"
(2005), Young-hae Chang Heavy Industries's Dakota, and Judd
Morrissey's The Jew's Daughter. With each pairing, she demonstrates
how the modernist movement of the 1920s and 1930s laid the
groundwork for the innovations of electronic literature. In sum,
the study situates contemporary digital literature in a literary
genealogy in ways that rewrite literary history and reflect back on
literature's past, modernism in particular, to illuminate the
crucial role that media played in shaping the ambitions and
practices of that period.
Political philosophy is a field of study which aims to clarify our
most fundamental ethical questions as human beings living in
societies under conditions of scarce resources and unequal power:
How should we live? What does a good life look like? What kind of
social and political arrangements are most conducive to living good
lives? Puzzles in contemporary political philosophy shows the
relevance of classical and contemporary thinkers to our own lives
and the world we live in today. This introduction uses a wealth of
real-world examples drawn from the South African context to explore
some of these questions: We value freedom but where should the
limits to our freedom lie? What do we mean by equality? Do we mean
that we want people to be equally happy, or equally successful, or
equally well fed? We think of democracies as places where citizens
can enjoy a certain measure of justice, but what is meant by
"justice"? Is it a particular form of distribution of goods, of
services, of opportunities? Is justice the same as "equality" or is
there a difference? Are some forms of inequality "just"? Is
justness the same as "fairness"? Written in simple, jargon-free
language, this introduction to some of the most important debates
in contemporary politics is an essential guide for undergraduate
South African students of political philosophy.
Since the start of the pandemic, educators all over the world have
been learning on the fly how to use the power of digital texts,
tools and technologies for "remote emergency instruction". As
teachers quickly discovered, conducting nearly nonstop Zoom
meetings, in an effort to replicate in-classroom learning in an
online environment, is both ineffective and exhausting. In this
series of three guides, Renee Hobbs and her colleagues at the Media
Education Lab introduce central principles to guide instructional
planning for real time (synchronous) and anytime (asynchronous)
learning. Each guide unpacks the application of these principles-to
connect, guide and create-with specific lesson examples and
technology tips tailored to one level of schooling: elementary,
middle or high school.
Since the start of the pandemic, educators all over the world have
been learning on the fly how to use the power of digital texts,
tools and technologies for "remote emergency instruction". As
teachers quickly discovered, conducting nearly nonstop Zoom
meetings, in an effort to replicate in-classroom learning in an
online environment, is both ineffective and exhausting. In this
series of three guides, Renee Hobbs and her colleagues at the Media
Education Lab introduce central principles to guide instructional
planning for real time (synchronous) and anytime (asynchronous)
learning. Each guide unpacks the application of these principles-to
connect, guide and create-with specific lesson examples and
technology tips tailored to one level of schooling: elementary,
middle or high school.
An international business expert helps you understand and navigate
cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide,
perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede
anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch,
Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans
and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best
boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try
and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map,
INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle,
sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly
different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together.
She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural
differences impact international business, and combines a smart
analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.
This original book is a unique and original in-depth study on how,
in the past decade, Chinese State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have
achieved technological innovation in the large infrastructure
sectors. It reveals a "new world" of Chinese innovation, showing
that SOEs are willing to innovate and are also more than capable of
doing so. Based on findings from first-hand data and years of
observations, this book shows how the innovation ecosystem
perspective incentivises and facilitates Chinese SOEs' innovation
and highlights the entrepreneurial role of the government. Using
the examples of UHV Power Transmission, mobile telecommunication
standards, high-speed trains, and nuclear electric power, the book
exhibits the complex determinants of SOEs' success in radical
technological innovations within the large infrastructure sector.
Chapters also demonstrate the innovation process of SOEs, the
unique innovation model of China, as well as its advantages and
disadvantages. Catch-Up and Radical Innovation in Chinese
State-Owned Enterprises will be a useful resource for academics in
research disciplines such as development studies, innovation and
entrepreneurship, and Chinese studies. It will also aid
entrepreneurs, businesses and managers who intend to collaborate
with Chinese SOEs, to better understand the trends of SOEs'
engagement in radical innovation and the potential opportunities
for broadening their international collaborations.
Since the start of the pandemic, educators all over the world have
been learning on the fly how to use the power of digital texts,
tools and technologies for "remote emergency instruction". As
teachers quickly discovered, conducting nearly nonstop Zoom
meetings, in an effort to replicate in-classroom learning in an
online environment, is both ineffective and exhausting. In this
series of three guides, Renee Hobbs and her colleagues at the Media
Education Lab introduce central principles to guide instructional
planning for real time (synchronous) and anytime (asynchronous)
learning. Each guide unpacks the application of these principles-to
connect, guide and create-with specific lesson examples and
technology tips tailored to one level of schooling: elementary,
middle or high school.
The rise of China is the most significant development in world
affairs in this generation. No nation in history has risen as
quickly or modernized as rapidly as has China over the four
decades. This sixth edition of The China Reader chronicles the
diverse aspects of this transition since the late-1990s. It is
comprehensive in scope and draws upon both primary Chinese sources
and secondary Western analyses written by the world's leading
experts on contemporary China. Perfectly suited as both a textbook
for students as well as for specialists and the public alike, the
volume covers the full range of China's internal and external
developments. During the past three decades China dramatically
modernized its economy and taken a positon as one of the two major
powers in the world. Its mega-economy has skyrocketed to being the
second largest in the world, and will soon surpass the United
States on aggregate. The physical transformation of the country has
been extraordinary to witness, with infrastructure development
unparalleled in human history. Modern cities featuring futuristic
architecture have literally risen from farmland across the country.
As China has developed domestically, it has also taken its place as
a major power on the world stage. Whether in its relations with
other powers-the United States, Russia, and European Union-with its
neighbors in Asia or other countries across the world, China is now
a major factor in international relations. Its businesses are
"going global" and its people are establishing their footprint from
Antarctica to outer space. For all its newfound prowess, China's
rise has not been a smooth process. Domestically, the nation's
juggernaut economy has produced numerous negative social and
environmental side-effects. Its political system remains
anachronistic and authoritarian, with substantial repression.
Externally, Beijing's rapid military modernization and regional
territorial claims have alarmed China's neighbors. Its relationship
with the United States is complex and increasingly strained. And
its "soft power" remains limited. Still, the rise of China is the
story of the current era. The China Reader is a perfect window into
the complexities of this historic process.
Outlining both historical foundations and the latest research
trends, this Research Handbook offers a unique and cutting-edge
overview of the numerous avenues to responsible management. Opening
with a conceptual mapping of the field, thought leaders such as
Henry Mintzberg and Archie Carroll present foundational and
controversial views. Frameworks such as sustainability management,
responsible leadership, humanistic and biomimetic management are
introduced. Glocal approaches include responsible management with
Chinese characteristics, West African Yoruba, and American
Pragmatism. Exploring frameworks for the responsible management
process, such as theories of practice, and for responsible
management learning and innovation, readers are introduced to key
methods responsible management research, such as participatory
action research. Groundbreaking in scope and depth, this Handbook
caters to the responsible management research community,
particularly to the Academy of Management and to United Nations
PRME signatory business schools. Policymakers and practitioners
will benefit from its insight into the latest advances in
responsible management research. Contributors include: N.J. Adler,
S. Almeida, O. Andrianova, E. Antonacopoulou, J.M. Bartunek, M.
Beckmann, A.J. Beveridge, L. Bizzi, V. Blok, N. Bocken, L. Carollo,
A.B. Carrol, R. Colbourne, M. Constantinescu, F. Cooren, S.
Dmitrieva, S. Dmytrev, R.E. Freeman, P. Fu, M. Gentile, S.
Gherardi, L. Godwin, J.F.S. Gomes, M. Guerci, T. Hahn, E. Inigo, D.
Jamali, H. Jiang, D.A. Jones, M. Kaptein, S. Kennedy, D. King, N.
Kuriyama, O. Laasch, C. Land, N.E. Landrum, K. Langmead, T.B. Long,
S. Looser, J. Mair, M. Manidis, T.M.G. Marques, L. McCarthy, T.
Mead, D. Mele, S. Mena, J.P. Mika, H. Mintzberg, N. Nguyen, W.
Ocasio, O. Ogechi, K. Ogunyemi, E. Osagie, T. Padan, S. Parker, I.
Pavez, M. Pirson, O.M. Price, S. Pulcher, Q. Qu, M. Racz, N.
Radoynovska, A. Rasche, H. Rintamaki, D.E. Rupp, S. Schaltegger, A.
Strati, C. Stutz, R. Suddaby, C. Tams, S. Tams, H. Trittin, C. Van
der Byl, E. van Mil, R. van Tulder, S. Waddock, R. Wesselink, C.R.
Willness, B. Yang, I. Yi Ren
In as much as it has endowed the region with a rich heritage,
plentiful stories, and a host of colorful characters, history has
been kind to Androscoggin County. But history can also be dark and
uncanny, as when Francis E. Stanley, a Lewiston resident and
inventor of an early steam-powered vehicle, died in an automobile
accident. It can be eerie, like when his twin brother opened an
enormous hotel--now purportedly home to his ghost--that became the
inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining. These twists of
fate begin to unravel the tale of Androscoggin County's legendary
locals. Some, like Benjamin Bates and Edward Little, are remembered
for the institutions they helped create. Others raised the hopes
and spirits of their neighbors, like Joey Gamache, who won two
boxing world titles in the early 1990s. Still others are remembered
for the subtler ways they affected change, like Rita Dube, who
saved Lewiston's St. Mary's Church from demolition and helped
create the Franco-American Heritage Center. Some notable residents
ascended to the highest offices of government, others to national
fame, but many are remembered for the significant ways they shaped
their communities, and Androscoggin County, from within.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to
be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. As the world faces extreme economic, environmental and
political crises, this bold and accessible Advanced Introduction
argues for a future-facing approach to the creative economy and
creative innovation. The book analyses contemporary and historical
arts and culture whilst assessing historical shifts from national
to global cultures; analogue to digital technologies; and
individualist to systems thinking. Key features include: A new
approach to the creative industries based on complex systems and
evolutionary dynamics Combining humanities-based analysis with
economics of innovation A critique of important theorists and
intellectual traditions involved in the study of modern mediated
creativity Reconceptualizing arts, copyright, cities, time, global
media and social agency A thought-provoking reassessment of
modernity to pivot creative enterprise for the challenges of the
Anthropocene era. Scholars and students of media and communications
studies, political economy and economics will benefit from the new
approach to creative media and culture, and its proposals to
rethink the economics of creativity and innovation. This book will
be a helpful guide for policy-makers, consultants and freelancers
who work across the borderlines of art, media, technology, business
and regulation.
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