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A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a dirty little donkey who
hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world
changed forever. When Mary and Joseph are told they have to go to
Bethlehem, who will carry Mary on the long journey? And when
Herod's soldiers come looking for them, who will help them escape
across the desert to Egypt? This is an exciting and beautifully
told version of the Christmas story and the early years of little
Jesus's life, from a unique, child-friendly perspective. It is
ideal for family reading through the Advent season.
A lonely psychiatrist touches the bottom line in the complexity of
life, and it isn't what he expected.
Focusing on the practicalities of developing business strategy,
this textbook provides an intuitive approach to developing a
strategic plan. The authors share what they have learned through
two decades of strategy work with a myriad of organisations,
presenting theory and delivering key insights into the strategist's
role. The authors demonstrate their unique Strategy Cycle approach,
which combines strategic logic (in the form of detailed plans) with
the aesthetic, creative and interpretive process of bringing a
strategy to life by storytelling. They examine familiar planning
tools to identify where value truly lies, while introducing new
ideas and methods, culminating in a simple and succinct
10-component strategy. Visit the authors' website at
strategystory.co.uk
In the past decade, complexity-based thinking has exerted
increasing, yet somewhat controversial influence over management
theory and practice. This has in some part been due to the
influence of a number of high-profile articles and the not
inconsiderable hype which accompanied them. Another feature of the
subject's development has been the diversity of the origins of the
thinking and the claims which have been made for it in terms of
managerial and organizational implications.
This is the first text to bring this thinking together, presenting
some of the most influential writing in the field and showing how
the subject has emerged, developed and continues to influence
managerial thinking. Seminal contributions to the field have been
brought together in a single accessible volume, allowing readers to
access what might otherwise appear a very diffuse literature.
Moreover, the editors, who represent some of the leading thinkers
and writers in this field, have combined these readings with a
unique commentary, indicating not only the significance of the
papers but teasing out the subtle but significant differences and
similarities between them. These commentaries take the form of a
discussion between the editors, debating the contribution that each
paper has made to the field and the influence it has had on
management thinking.
Providing a unique overview, this accessible and thought-provoking
reader will be an essential resource for anyone interested in
complexity-based approaches.
In the past decade, complexity-based thinking has exerted
increasing, yet somewhat controversial influence over management
theory and practice. This has in some part been due to the
influence of a number of high-profile articles and the not
inconsiderable hype which accompanied them. Another feature of the
subject's development has been the diversity of the origins of the
thinking and the claims which have been made for it in terms of
managerial and organizational implications.
This is the first text to bring this thinking together, presenting
some of the most influential writing in the field and showing how
the subject has emerged, developed and continues to influence
managerial thinking. Seminal contributions to the field have been
brought together in a single accessible volume, allowing readers to
access what might otherwise appear a very diffuse literature.
Moreover, the editors, who represent some of the leading thinkers
and writers in this field, have combined these readings with a
unique commentary, indicating not only the significance of the
papers but teasing out the subtle but significant differences and
similarities between them. These commentaries take the form of a
discussion between the editors, debating the contribution that each
paper has made to the field and the influence it has had on
management thinking.
Providing a unique overview, this accessible and thought-provoking
reader will be an essential resource for anyone interested in
complexity-based approaches.
'When we paint with colours we should paint in such a way that we
are conscious that we are calling forth life from what is dead.' --
Rudolf Steiner A vital factor in a child's development is the
stimulation of active imagination and creativity. Here are ideas
for encouraging self-expression through watercolour painting.
Essentially practical, this book is based on Goethe's colour theory
and shows that painting with children is more than just a form of
self-expression. Muller encourages and attempts to understand
children's fantasies through their artwork. This guide for parents
and teachers to painting with watercolours covers preparation,
colour-stories and poems, painting moods of nature and the seasons
of the year.
Focusing on the practicalities of developing business strategy,
this textbook provides an intuitive approach to developing a
strategic plan. The authors share what they have learned through
two decades of strategy work with a myriad of organisations,
presenting theory and delivering key insights into the strategist's
role. The authors demonstrate their unique Strategy Cycle approach,
which combines strategic logic (in the form of detailed plans) with
the aesthetic, creative and interpretive process of bringing a
strategy to life by storytelling. They examine familiar planning
tools to identify where value truly lies, while introducing new
ideas and methods, culminating in a simple and succinct
10-component strategy. Visit the authors' website at
strategystory.co.uk
In 1967 Donald McLean was 12 years old when he's targeted by a
pedophile named Charlie Schoeler. Over the next three years his
life becomes split between the normal world of any young boy and
the secret world Charlie draws him towards. A deceptively plausible
one he falls further and further into until it becomes his life.
The novel takes you back to a time and place before society was
fully aware there were predators like him. It tells the story of
the planned and calculated way a child molester goes about
selecting his victims and how he views and treats them once they
become dependent on him. Charlie Schoeler seemed to have
everything. He's a well thought of teacher who has the respect of
his community and a close circle of friends he's known since
childhood. To all outward appearances his life is satisfying and
fulfilling. He takes care of his mother and tutors children who
need help after school. Nobody suspects what he really is. Charlie
is able to hide behind the strictures and mores that still govern
society at that time. The sexual revolution is just beginning in
America and most people aren't aware men like him exist. Even his
closest friends and colleagues see his "mentoring" of young boys as
something laudable. Donald McLean is an average student and good
athlete. Like most children of that time he's been bought up to be
polite and obedient. When Mr. Schoeler asks if he'd like to go to
the beach he jumps at the chance. His parents like Mr. Schoeler,
he'd taught Donald's older sister and put a lot of effort into
helping make her a better student. Teachers were trusted in those
days and his mother gives him permission to go. What follows is at
turns heartbreaking and horrifying, disturbing and sometimes
humorous. An always insightful look into the world of an abused
child told from his point of view. The years he spends with Charlie
and the damage done to him. His struggle to get away at the age of
15 and the subsequent problems he has adjusting to normal life. It
follows him into his mid-twenties when he decides he needs to have
answers to what really happened. Donald goes back to talk to
Charlie understanding confrontation will never get him what he
needs, information. In the same way Charlie built a bridge of trust
to seduce him as a child, Donald does the same. He becomes
Charlie's confidant and eventually learns what he needs in order to
close that chapter on his life and make what peace he can with it.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ Relative Resistance Of Various Hardwoods To Injection With
Creosote, Volumes 601-625; Issue 606 Of Bulletin Of The U.S.
Department Of Agriculture; Issue 606 Of Bulletin (United States.
Dept. Of Agriculture) Clyde Harry Teesdale, James Donald MacLean
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1918 House & Home; Woodworking;
Creosote; House & Home / Woodworking; Wood
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