Differences in management behavior across organizations are attributed to differences in priorities and objectives or differences in the style and preferences of the individuals involved. This volume challenges this image by attending to the extra-organizational and extra-individual forces that shape and constrain how work is structured in organizations. The authors focus their attention on work within and between organizations and emphasize the ways in which the jobs are defined, the power and autonomy they engender, the opportunities that are afforded, and the constraints that are imposed, are continuously contested not only at the individual level, but also at a more aggregate and collective level. This volume is the product of an interdisciplinary gathering of scholars convened with generous support of the Canadian Social Science and Humanities Research Council. It presents new theoretical and empirical papers that examine aspects of the changing nature of jobs and work in organizations from multiple perspectives and methodologies.

Actions have consequences as Space Fleet Captain Marcus Viator and NASA reject Scott Cherella discover when they switched places. Does the reserved Marcus have what it takes to imitate his smart-aleck twin? Despite help from his love, Veronese, Scott's already been outed by two of Marcus' best friends. When rebels steal the ship with part of the crew aboard, Scott has to rescue them and retrieve the Freedom. The stakes increase when he discovers the rebels are heading for Earth. They know he's a fraud and they want Marcus. The safety of the Alliance of Planets depends on Scott and his allies. Switched Resolution, which wraps up the Switched series, takes the reader from Earth-where Marcus adjusts to a pregnant Jessie-to the starship Freedom commandeered by rebels, to the chase ship with Scott and Veronese aboard.

There's no place like home . . . and he just confiscated hers. Forced to use her starship as collateral to replace stolen cargo, pilot Celara d'Enfaden risks losing everything if she fails to deliver the goods. Her ship is the home she never had as a child. Determined to bring order to the frontier, rule-bound official Trevarr Jovano refuses to tolerate those who disrespect the law. So when an indie pilot refuses to obey, he seizes her ship and cargo. The only thing Celara cares about more than her ship is her brother. To rescue him from the clutches of a galactic gangster, she'll even join forces with Trevarr who is bent on avenging his wife's murder.

Be careful what you wish for...you might get it. Down-sized astronaut candidate Scott Cherella leaps at the chance to go into space. He just has to pretend to be the captain of an Alliance of Planets starship. His lifelong dream quickly becomes a nightmare when sabotage erupts. To save the ship and crew he has to depend on an uptight, disapproving colleague. The only time Veronese Qilana broke the rules tragedy resulted. She vowed never again. Now, to protect the real starship captain, she'll have to deceive the crew by helping the imposter. They must work together to uncover the saboteur and get the crew safely home. In doing so, they discover opposites really do attract.

Struggling with believing that you are God's Masterpiece? Asking questions like: How in the world can I be God's masterpiece when I am overweight and out of shape? How can I be God's masterpiece when I don't even like who I am? Why do I have this flaw of being fat? Isn't a masterpiece a work of art-priceless, worth more than I would ever be able to afford? This book also includes an encouraging and equipping 10-Week Devotional Journal for your journey in becoming God's Masterpiece. Use this book and journal for personal growth, sharing with others in a small group, or in coaching with the author. "From the first time I met Diane her smile and enthusiasm for life was contagious. I admire how she took her challenge with her weight issue and now coaches others from pain to peace. She has become an outstanding coach - so outstanding I chose her as our 2013 Coach of the Year. You will be blessed by her book and coaching with her." -Aurora Winter, founder of the Grief Coach Academy and author of "From Heartbreak to Happiness."(r) From the age of six until her senior year in High School, Diane Burton battled with being the fat girl. She lost the weight and has kept the weight off for over 43 years. However, the "fat girl" lurked behind her, and she couldn't let go of the degrading words people had said to her. The fear of regaining the weight and limiting beliefs swarming in her head caused her intense grief and feelings of depression that kept her from being the woman God intended her to be. Does your weight issue or addictive behavior cause you grief, depression, or feelings of low self-worth? Read "The Master's Masterpiece" to find out how this fear-filled preacher's wife took her food-focused, broken Masterpiece and found The Master's Peac

About this book project: Eugene poet, C. Steven Blue, was appointed by the Eugene Public Library to organize a special poetry event to help celebrate Eugene's 150th Birthday. Local poets were invited to submit original works with a Eugene, Oregon theme which Steven decided to also organize into a book. Those chosen were asked to read their poems at the celebration on September 29, 2012. This special poetry anthology contains at least one poem from each poet who submitted their work. Young and old, new and experienced poets contributed to this book and to the event. Some of the work was inspired by the library's Summer Reading Series Poetry Workshop and Local Poetry Showcase, both held in July, 2012. Copies of this book, which was jointly published by Arrowcloud Press and Groundwaters Publishing, were awarded to each of the participants and presented to the Eugene Public Library at the event. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to benefit the Eugene Public Library for its continued support and fine work in our community.