Universities have historically been integral to democracy. What can they do to reclaim this critical role? Universities play an indispensable role within modern democracies. But this role is often overlooked or too narrowly conceived, even by universities themselves. In What Universities Owe Democracy, Ronald J. Daniels, the president of Johns Hopkins University, argues that-at a moment when liberal democracy is endangered and more countries are heading toward autocracy than at any time in generations-it is critical for today's colleges and universities to reestablish their place in democracy. Drawing upon fields as varied as political science, economics, history, and sociology, Daniels identifies four distinct functions of American higher education that are key to liberal democracy: social mobility, citizenship education, the stewardship of facts, and the cultivation of pluralistic, diverse communities. By examining these roles over time, Daniels explains where colleges and universities have faltered in their execution of these functions-and what they can do going forward. Looking back on his decades of experience leading universities, Daniels offers bold prescriptions for how universities can act now to strengthen democracy. For those committed to democracy's future prospects, this book is a vital resource.

* A unique contribution to the field of leadership specifically and HR and Learning and Development in general. * Shows learning journey an individual must take to become a transpersonal leader. * Draws from advances in leadership thinking that conceive leadership as beyond situational and strategic leadership and instead focused behavioural and spiritual leadership. * Builds on and utilises recent evidence based research by LeaderShape and others on the performance of leaders and on the application of neuroscience research. * Is designed to be engaging and accessible for senior leaders, HR and talent professionals - is practical with real-life case studies and examples from different contexts.

* A unique contribution to the field of leadership specifically and HR and Learning and Development in general. * Shows learning journey an individual must take to become a transpersonal leader. * Draws from advances in leadership thinking that conceive leadership as beyond situational and strategic leadership and instead focused behavioural and spiritual leadership. * Builds on and utilises recent evidence based research by LeaderShape and others on the performance of leaders and on the application of neuroscience research. * Is designed to be engaging and accessible for senior leaders, HR and talent professionals - is practical with real-life case studies and examples from different contexts.

In an increasingly competitive job market, it is more important than ever before to excel at your studies and demonstrate the key skills employers are looking for. Successful Learning in Pharmacy gives an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest guide to the essential skills you need to be an effective learner - setting you up for success in your studies, and beyond. The book is enriched throughout with relevant and useful examples to tailor it to your particular needs as a pharmacy student, with helpful advice and guidance from the authors - all experienced pharmacists and educators - to help you get the most out of your studies. With chapters covering all aspects of learning, from getting the most out of lectures to preparing for exams, and exploring the range of communication methods you will need to master, it is the perfect course companion on your path to becoming a successful pharmacist. Online Resource Centre: For registered adopters: Figures and tables from the book in electronic format For everyone: Examples of good and bad practice related to themes presented in the book

The greatest part about meeting your soul mate is preparing for the day when you two will become one. The journey to the altar can seem like it's a million miles away and for Chanae and Kalil that distance might not be such a longshot. New parents Chanae and Kalil have just been blessed with their little prince Khalid so it's only right that their next big step be marriage but everything is not picture perfect as it may seem. There are still people who don't believe Chanae and Kalil deserve to be happy and they'll stop at nothing to tear them apart. The fact that there are people from both their pasts trying to break their bond leads the happy couple to take hard looks at themselves and question everything they've come to know and love about one another; even second-guessing the idea of marriage. Although the roles have been altered and they're still trying to make it down the aisle, will Chanae meet Kalil at the altar or will she run away forever and never come back.

Forced to grow up and be a man before his time, Nassir took on the challenge to become the father-figure his younger brother and cousin needed in their lives. The decisions he and his right hand man, Kalil made were to ensure that they boys would never have to follow in their footsteps but as the saying goes, boys will be boys and with the allure of the streets the two young men follow them anyway; not knowing what danger truly looms in the air. How will Nassir protect his family from the dangers that are lurking and still hold on to his newly found love? If it weren't for her best friend Zariya and her goddaughter Za'kiya, Chanae might have never made it this far and be able to still claim her sanity. When her painful past presents itself in the here and now, Chanae is forced to relive some of her tumultuous past and is still left with lingering questions. Zariya is her best friend's backbone but even she has her own trust issues... What happens when everyone's past catches up to them and forces them to take long hard looks at themselves and question everything they thought to be true?