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The Triads are the Chinese secret societies that originated in the
mythic Shaolin monastery, overthrew the Qing dynasty, evolved into
organized crime syndicates and today dominate the international
heroin trade. Their influence has spread worldwide through the
Chinese diaspora. The symbol of the Triads is a triangle enclosing
the characters for heaven, earth and man and membership involves
the practice of complex rituals involving mystical and martial
arts. This classic work is the definitive study of the history,
symbols and secret rituals of the Triads. Beginning with the
origins of the Triads, it describes and illustrates the initiation
ritual of the mystical journey, secret signs and words, Triad
slang, the rite of the magic mirror, the oath of blood brotherhood,
the symbolic decoration of Triad temples, symbolic numbers, sacred
colors, Triad magic, and the meaning of the many sacred objects and
ceremonies at the heart of Triad practice in minute detail. The
authors also compare the Chinese Triads with other secret societies
and systems of belief including Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism,
and conclude that the Triad ritual is a potent mystical allegory
with an immense power that can be used for good or ill.
First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
The second edition of "Benefits Management" has been updated with
current examples, further insights from experience and recent
research. It shows how the enduring challenges achieving business
value from information systems and technology projects can be
addressed successfully. The approach, which is synthesized from
best practices, sound theories and proven techniques from a range
of management disciplines, is exemplified from the authors'
extensive experience of working with a wide range of organizations.
The book includes examples from a wide variety of projects
including non-IT projects. The book is written in an accessible
style, ideal for practicing managers, and includes check lists and
templates for using the processes, tools and techniques and
real-life case studies of their application and impacts.
The book now also includes: International survey results that
reinforce the importance of the topic, the key management issues
and evidence of how the more successful organizations' practices
are closely aligned with those described in the book.A Benefits
Management Maturity diagnostic which enables organizations to
understand the reasons for their current investment success levels
and then how to increase them.Discussion of the role and
contribution Project Management Offices (PMOs): how they can
improve the delivery of value IT projects.Further practical advice
and guidance on Program and Portfolio Management, including
findings from the authors' recent research in several large
organizations.
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Mirror Mirror (Paperback)
Lee Ryder; Edited by Kellie McKay; Illustrated by J.M. Ward
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R178
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