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This forward-thinking book examines the future of public policy as
a discipline, both as it is taught and as it is practiced.
Critically assessing the limits of current theories and approaches,
leading scholars in the field highlight new models and
perspectives. Chapters present data on what is taught in policy
schools, using survey results from schools of public policy to
assess pedagogical scope and adequacy. The book also considers
policy work in government, and whether theory matches practice.
Reflecting on the future of policy making, policy advice,
implementation and governance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it
analyses how policy issues are now framed and debated, the range of
available tools, and how public compliance and popular support have
been eroded by the crisis. This book will be an essential guide to
re-thinking the field of public policy and its theories, methods,
and applications. It will help teachers, students, public managers
and policy-makers navigate the new, turbulent governance landscape
that lies ahead.
• Specially designed as a teaching resource for those leading
undergraduate and graduate courses in applied sport and performance
psychology; as well as for the early career professional looking to
understand the different ways consulting can be approached • Case
solution collection with diverse international authorship •
Presents three solutions to each case study, highlighting that
there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to consulting and
offering a variety of different methods consultants can use.
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Bhangra Baby
Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal; Illustrated by Ani Bushry
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R263
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Come dance with Bhangra Baby as he learns to move to the rhythm of
a popular Punjabi folk dance in this infectiously exuberant picture
book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir
Sehgal! Bhangra Baby wants to dance, but Bhangra Baby needs a
chance… Luckily, his family and friends are ready to show him the
moves. He joins the crowd on the dance floor and learns to step,
hop, twist, and jump to the rhythm of the drum. Before long Bhangra
Baby has the moves down and is ready to bhangra!
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To Fill a Yellow House
Sussie Anie
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R545
R461
Discovery Miles 4 610
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Lyrical, witty, moving and timely, To Fill a Yellow House is a
story of community, friendship and the power of creativity and
connection. When Kwasi's family moves abruptly from one side of
London to the other, Kwasi is both excited by the change--the new
house is so big--and unsettled by his new school and the pressures
placed upon him by his parents and many aunties. One place Kwasi
finds refuge and inspiration is the Chest of Small Wonders, an
eclectic and run-down charity shop on the high street. Rupert has
run the Chest for decades, but since his wife's death several years
before, he has struggled to keep their dreams for the shop alive.
These days, fewer people shop second-hand, the Chest has become a
depository for unwanted possessions, and Rupert is indulging more
and more in herbal and perhaps-not-so-legal teas. As Kwasi spends
time in the Chest, an unexpected friendship develops between man
and boy, a relationship that gives each a new sense of belonging.
But the community and high street are changing, and when local
politics threaten to engulf the Chest, both Kwasi and Rupert must
decide who their allies are and where their futures lie. To Fill a
Yellow House is as vibrant and surprising as the city it is set in
and marks the arrival of a bright and bold new talent.
The inaugural title from Roxane Gay Books, And Then He Sang a
Lullaby is a searingly honest debut from a Nigerian writer and
queer liberation activist, exploring what love and freedom cost in
a society steeped in homophobia. August is a talented athlete who
leaves Enugu City to attend university and escape his overbearing
sisters. It's his first semester and, pressures aside, he's making
friends and doing well. He even almost has a girlfriend. There's
only one problem: he can't stop thinking about Segun, an openly gay
student who works at a local cybercafé. Their connection is
undeniable, but Segun is reluctant to open himself up to August. He
wants to love and be loved by a man who is comfortable in his own
skin, who will see and hold and love Segun, exactly as he is.
Despite their differences, August and Segun forge a tender intimacy
that defies the violence around them. But there is only so long
Segun can stand being loved behind closed doors, while August lives
a life beyond the world they've created together. And when a new,
sweeping anti-gay law is passed, August and Segun must find a way
for their love to survive in a Nigeria that was always determined
to eradicate them. A tale of rare bravery and profound beauty, And
Then He Sang a Lullaby is an extraordinary debut that marks Ani
Kayode Somtochukwu as a voice to watch.
Specially designed as training resource for undergraduate and
graduate students in applied sport and performance psychology as
well as an array of early-career professionals. Case study
collection with diverse, international authorship. Deliberate
attention paid to ethical challenges and diverse populations (race,
culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) in order to
challenge students to identify their own uniqueness in the world
and how it impacts their attitudes, beliefs, and empathic
connection to potential clients
• Specially designed as a teaching resource for those leading
undergraduate and graduate courses in applied sport and performance
psychology; as well as for the early career professional looking to
understand the different ways consulting can be approached • Case
solution collection with diverse international authorship •
Presents three solutions to each case study, highlighting that
there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to consulting and
offering a variety of different methods consultants can use.
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An Unruled Body
Ani Gjika
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R501
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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this
charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin
series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may
backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring—now in
paperback! Marya’s school is creating a community garden for
students to take care of, and Marya is super excited. Not only will
her third-grade class be the first to work on it, but Marya’s mom
will be teaching the students all about gardening. Most
importantly, one student will be chosen to lead the charge. Marya
REALLY wants to be the class leader . . . but so does Alexa, her
worst enemy. Cue Operation Be a Leader! Marya plans to work hard to
prove she can be in charge, but nothing she does seems to make a
difference. Birds keep destroying the plants, and none of Marya’s
classmates want to listen to her. Can Marya bring everyone together
and make the most beautiful, fabulous garden the school has ever
seen?
Specially designed as training resource for undergraduate and
graduate students in applied sport and performance psychology as
well as an array of early-career professionals. Case study
collection with diverse, international authorship. Deliberate
attention paid to ethical challenges and diverse populations (race,
culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) in order to
challenge students to identify their own uniqueness in the world
and how it impacts their attitudes, beliefs, and empathic
connection to potential clients
August is a God-fearing track star who has left Lagos and the
expectations of his overbearing sisters back home. He carries their
expectations, the shame of facing himself and the haunting memory
of a mother he never knew. It's his first semester of university in
Enugu State and he's making his way, finding friends and maybe even
love, but there's one problem: he can't stop thinking about Segun,
an openly gay student who works at the computer lab on campus.
Segun has been wounded in so many ways and is reluctant to open
himself up to August, wanting only to be with a man who is
comfortable in his own skin, who will see and hold and love Segun,
exactly as he is. After Segun is brutally attacked by his roommates
for being gay, August cares for his lover during his recovery as
best he can, while grappling with his own fears. Their relationship
grows into a comfortable intimacy that defies the violence around
them. But there is only so long Segun can stand being loved behind
closed doors, while August lives an entirely different life beyond
the world they've created for themselves. And when a law is passed
criminalizing gay marriage, August and Segun's love is tested like
never before. And Then He Sang a Lullaby is an aching story about
all the ways your heart can break even when you find the courage to
love. A necessary and urgent new voice, this debut is not to be
missed.
'Social value' is a hot topic/buzz word developed from CSR,
Sustainable Design and placemaking The book contains useful
practical examples, think pieces from professionals, infographics,
and input from academics and professionals across a variety of
areas No other book provides such practical guidance for those
looking to create social value in built environment and indeed
other related projects and organisations
This timely volume explores the impact of dramatic social change
that has disrupted established patterns of family life and human
development in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It
addresses several major deficits in knowledge regarding family
issues in the Gulf countries, bringing a critical perspective to
the emerging challenges facing families in this region. Lansford,
Ben Brik, and Badahdah examine the role of urbanization,
educational progress, emigration, globalization, and changes in the
status of women on social change, as well as tackling issues
related to marriage, fertility and parenthood, and family
well-being. This book explores how family relationships and social
policies can promote physical health, psychological well-being,
social relationships, safety, cognitive development, and economic
security in the Gulf countries, placing a unique emphasis on
contemporary families in this region. Families and Social Change in
the Gulf Region is essential reading for scholars from psychology,
sociology, education, law, and public policy. It will also be of
interest to graduate students in these disciplines.
This book critically reflects on the responses to the COVID-19
pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by exploring
the impact and possible future outcomes in a region already
struggling with the effects of a decade of uprisings, failed or
difficult political transitions, state collapses, civil war and
international conflict. International scholars offer a
comprehensive treatment of today's major societal issues and
provide a unique, broadly comparative view on public policy
responses in the MENA region. Addressing the implications and
public policy responses to the crisis, they bring a critical
perspective to the emerging challenges of evidence-based policy
making; the locus of authority in transnational issues; the nature
of governance; and the role of government and implications for
civil society. Tackling the psychology, sociology, education, law,
and public policy issues related to the social and economic
implications of the COVID 19 pandemic, this book will be of
interest to scholars and students alike.
Explains genomic selection (GS) through statistical models,
programming language, and graphics to guide plant breeders in
adopting the tool in breeding schemes. Provides examples of GS
adoption and potential for expanding the tool's application in
crops from the genera of cereals, oilseeds, legumes, tuber crops,
and vegetables. Gives insight on prospective of GS in crops by
considering the expanding genomic resources.
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The Future Opportunities and Challenges of Business in Digital Era 4.0 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship (ICEBE 2019), November 1, 2019, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia (Paperback)
Satria Bangsawan, Ernie Hendrawaty, Nairobi, Santi Rahmawati, Mahrinasari MS, …
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R1,874
Discovery Miles 18 740
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One of the main challenges faced by all entrepreneurs, is the need
to growth. Growth is part of all organizations, it implies
continuous growth of sales, purchases, number of employees, profit
and thus the growth of the enterprise. Most innovations that are
part of the organizations are derived from the internal
organization. Industrial Revolution 4.0 provides both opportunities
and challenges to all entrepreneurs to grow their business. The
rapid development of technology and all digital aspects create
opportunities of innovation in organizations. These proceedings
provide details beyond what is possible to be included in an oral
presentation and constitute a concise but timely medium for the
dissemination of recent research results. It will be invaluable to
professionals and academics in the field of business,
entrepreneurship and economics to get an understanding of recent
research developments.
Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming
chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series
follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire
but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya loves fall.
Every year, her family goes to the town’s fall festival and picks
out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy
Alexa winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped trophy, Marya knows
she’s got to win a trophy for something. It just so happens that
her school is going to hold its own fall festival, with games and
food and even a hayride. All the ticket sales will go to an animal
shelter, and the person who sells the most tickets will win a
prize. Cue Operation Sell Tickets! But when Marya is so focused on
winning, is she losing sight of what really matters?
'Social value' is a hot topic/buzz word developed from CSR,
Sustainable Design and placemaking The book contains useful
practical examples, think pieces from professionals, infographics,
and input from academics and professionals across a variety of
areas No other book provides such practical guidance for those
looking to create social value in built environment and indeed
other related projects and organisations
The Industrial Revolution 4.0 describes the exponential changes to
the way we live, work, and relate to one another due to the
adoption of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, and the
Internet of Systems. This revolution is expected to impact all
disciplines, industries, business, and economics. Therefore, the
main goal of the conference was to provide recent research related
development of digital technology to the business, economics,
management, and accounting field. These proceedings consist of
selected papers, accepted after a rigid review process covering
several issues in strategic decision making, management,
accounting, policy studies, knowledge management, innovation
management, applied economics, econometrics, capital market, and
marketing & sales management. It will provide details beyond
what is possible to be included in an oral presentation and
constitute a concise but timely medium for the dissemination of
recent research results. BES Conference Proceedings 2019 will be
invaluable to professionals and academics in business, management,
accounting, and economics for a good understanding of the
developments towards industrial revolution 4.0.
This timely volume explores the impact of dramatic social change
that has disrupted established patterns of family life and human
development in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It
addresses several major deficits in knowledge regarding family
issues in the Gulf countries, bringing a critical perspective to
the emerging challenges facing families in this region. Lansford,
Ben Brik, and Badahdah examine the role of urbanization,
educational progress, emigration, globalization, and changes in the
status of women on social change, as well as tackling issues
related to marriage, fertility and parenthood, and family
well-being. This book explores how family relationships and social
policies can promote physical health, psychological well-being,
social relationships, safety, cognitive development, and economic
security in the Gulf countries, placing a unique emphasis on
contemporary families in this region. Families and Social Change in
the Gulf Region is essential reading for scholars from psychology,
sociology, education, law, and public policy. It will also be of
interest to graduate students in these disciplines.
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The Future Opportunities and Challenges of Business in Digital Era 4.0 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship (ICEBE 2019), November 1, 2019, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia (Hardcover)
Satria Bangsawan, Ernie Hendrawaty, Nairobi, Santi Rahmawati, Mahrinasari MS, …
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R3,783
Discovery Miles 37 830
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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One of the main challenges faced by all entrepreneurs, is the need
to growth. Growth is part of all organizations, it implies
continuous growth of sales, purchases, number of employees, profit
and thus the growth of the enterprise. Most innovations that are
part of the organizations are derived from the internal
organization. Industrial Revolution 4.0 provides both opportunities
and challenges to all entrepreneurs to grow their business. The
rapid development of technology and all digital aspects create
opportunities of innovation in organizations. These proceedings
provide details beyond what is possible to be included in an oral
presentation and constitute a concise but timely medium for the
dissemination of recent research results. It will be invaluable to
professionals and academics in the field of business,
entrepreneurship and economics to get an understanding of recent
research developments.
Contemporary Russia is often viewed as a centralised regime based
in Moscow, with dependent provinces, made subservient by Putin's
policies limiting regional autonomy. This book, however,
demonstrates that beyond this largely political view, by looking at
Russia's regions more in cultural and social terms, a quite
different picture emerges, of a Russia rich in variety, with
different regional identities, cultures, traditions and memories.
The book explores how identities are formed and rethought in
contemporary Russia, and outlines the nature of particular regional
identities, from Siberia and the Urals to southern Russia, from the
Russian heartland to the non-Russian republics.
Performing arts in most parts of Maritime Southeast Asia are seen
as an entity, where music and dance, sound and movement, acoustic
and tactile elements intermingle and complement each other.
Although this fact is widely known and referenced, most scholarly
works in the performing arts so far have either focused on "music"
or "dance" rather than treating the two in combination. The authors
in this book look at both aspects in performance, moreover, they
focus explicitly on the interrelation between the two, on both
descriptive-analytical and metaphorical levels. The book includes
diverse examples of regional performing art genres from Indonesia,
Malaysia and the Philippines. All case studies are composed from
the perspective of the relatively new approach and field of
ethno-choreomusicology. This particular compilation gives an
exemplary overview of various phenomena in movement-sound
relations, and offers for the first time a thorough study of the
phenomenon that is considered essential for the performing arts in
Maritime Southeast Asia - the inseparability of movement and sound.
Take a jewelry-making workshop with designer Ani Afshar, who will
teach you step-by-step to make an elegant flower brooch, a flower
lariat necklace, and flower dangle earrings with colored beads and
fishing wire. Then introduce your own variations as you build
skills with Ani's guidance and over 100 color photographs that
detail each step. A gallery of similar styles Ani has made with
different beads and colors will inspire you to keep creating. If
you need supplies, kits are available for jewelry in this book.
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