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Democracy is being destroyed. This is a crisis that expresses itself in the rising authoritarianism visible in divisive and exclusionary politics, populist political parties and movements, increased distrust in fact-based information and news, and the withering accountability of state institutions. What is less obvious is that the sources of the democratic rot are integral to the systemic crisis generated by neoliberal capitalism, which assigns economic metrics to all aspects of life. In other words, the crisis of democracy is the political crisis of neoliberal capitalism. Over the last four decades, democracy has radically shifted to a market democracy in which all aspects of human, non-human and planetary life are commodified, with corporations becoming more powerful than states and their citizens.
Volume six of the Democratic Marxism series focuses on how decades of neoliberal capitalism have eroded the global democratic project and how, in the process, authoritarian politics are gaining ground. Scholars and activists from the left focus on four country cases – India, Brazil, South Africa and the United States of America – in which the COVID-19 pandemic has fuelled and highlighted the pre-existing crisis. They interrogate issues of politics, ecology, state security, media, access to information and political parties, and affirm the need to reclaim and re-build an expansive and inclusive democracy.
Destroying Democracy is an invaluable resource for the general public, activists, scholars and students who are interested in understanding the threats to democracy and the rising tide of authoritarianism in the global global South and global North.
This delightful memoir of Mike Williams life and times will stir
many memories. Cranwellians of the late 1950s and early 60s engaged
in their jet conversion to Vampires will recall a good looking and
sympathetic instructor who had the time and sense to make this
testing time a pleasure rather than a trial. Mike stood out then as
a man with charm and style. Throughout his career, Mike retained
that charm and easy going approach which made him so popular in the
Royal Air Force, with the other services and in the civilian world.
But behind that aura lay a great professionalism and strength of
character, so necessary for a test pilot, the operations floor at
the Ministry of Defence and Station Commander at the Central Flying
School. Without that inner core of steel, it is unlikely he would
have continued to fly after the loss of one eye, and in the process
become something of a legend. Looking through his Record of
Service, from 1954 Initial Training at Kirton Lindsey to his
retirement as Deputy Commandant at Cranwell 1984, one is struck by
the number of bases no longer in being with the RAF. Kirton
Lindsey, Middleton St George, Chivenor, Stradishall, Waterbeach,
Little Rissington, Aden, Manby-all of them in their day lively,
important stations and ones which had a profound influence on the
many young men and women who spent time there. The ghosts of those
days peep out from the pages of this book. They bear witness to
just how great the changes have been to the RAF and how much
smaller it is today. It would be easy to suggest that the era Mike
Williams describes was more fun, more varied and more interesting
than the essentially UK based service of today despite the fact
that the RAF has been almost permanently on operations abroad since
1991. In reality, the world has changed and the armed services have
had to change with it. But young men and women still join the
military for much the same reason as did Mike, and they still get
the satisfaction from achievements in the air and on the ground as
did he. What I hope those of the modern generation who read this
book will learn is that professionalism can accommodate
graciousness and charm, a life outside the service without in any
way compromising excellence.
Fantasy adventure directed by Sam Raimi. Acting as a prequel to the much-loved classic 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939), the film explores how the titular hero, Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a largely unsuccessful circus magician in Kansas, may have found his way to the Land of Oz and his early days in the magical realm. Seeing his new home as a world of opportunity, Oz firmly believes his luck has changed for the better when he is introduced to three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who suggest that he is destined for greatness beyond his imagination.
However, before Oscar can realise his true potential, he must journey through Oz and come face-to-face with the problems that haunt the fantastic land.
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A look back from a future in which racism is no more--inspiring us
to start taking positive action today "It's the year 2050... and
racism has ended." Could this really be our future? If so, what has
to happen now to achieve such a radical change? In How We Ended
Racism, Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski reveal a path
for real and lasting global impact--not just talking about it,
studying it, or making small steps, but actually ending racism in
one generation. Williams and Tygielski draw from a wide array of
scientific studies, as well as their practical successes in
teaching a multitude of diverse groups across perceived "divides,"
to show us how to shift our perspective and enact lasting change in
our families, workplaces, communities, and beyond. Here they
provide solid answers to the questions future generations will ask
about this pivotal time in history, by laying out the eight
conditions that needed to arise in humanity to realize this
possibility, covering: - How was it possible? The research on
large-scale social change that showed racism could end - What were
the first steps? Overcoming doubt, owning our emotions, and
committing to truth - What were the biggest challenges? Shadow
work, big conversations, and forgiveness - Which tools actually
worked? The field-tested methods that allowed us to heal and
connect - Who ended racism? How we--each of us--helped our culture
evolve to make racism a thing of the past "You don't fix racism,"
say the authors. "You don't fight it. You don't make it better. You
end it. We learned how to bridge any political or ideological
divide--inviting liberals, conservatives, and everyone in between
to cocreate a future worth fighting for." Here is a guide that
dares to envision a world beyond typical diversity, equity, and
inclusion work while providing tools and action steps to create a
liberated future--so that our descendants can look back at this era
as the time when we decided to end racism for the good of all.
Singing is their passion! Miracle and Luzuko from the Eastern Cape;
Thato and Kagiso from the North West: one thing brings them
together in Cape Town - their determination to pursue their musical
dreams. Studying in a new big city is not easy when news from home
is bad, costs are high and competitors want you to fail. But the
lights of the stage and the applause of the audience keep them
singing...
This eleventh edition of Sales Management continues the tradition
of blending the most recent sales management research with the
real-life "best practices" of leading sales organizations and sales
professionals. Reflecting today’s emphasis on analytics and
customer experience (CX), this edition focuses on the importance of
employing different data-based selling strategies for different
customer groups, as well as integrating corporate, business,
marketing, and sales-level strategies and plans. Sales Management
includes coverage of the current trends and issues in sales
management, along with real-world examples from the contemporary
business world that are used throughout the text to illuminate
chapter discussions. The new eleventh edition includes: · Emphasis
on data-driven decision making, ethics, the use of artificial
intelligence, the customer experience, leadership, sales enablement
technology and new communication technologies; · Updated
end-of-chapter cases with application questions and role plays,
along with skill-building experiential exercises with discovery
investigations and focused role plays, which place students in the
role of sales manager; · Updated ethical dilemmas for students to
practice ethical decision making; · Revised ‘Sales Management in
Action’ boxes; · Multiple vignettes embedded in each chapter
featuring sales management professionals and well-known companies
discussing key topics from that chapter. This text is core reading
for postgraduate, MBA and executive education students studying
Sales Management. An updated online instructor's manual with
solutions to cases and exercises, revised test bank, and updated
PowerPoints, is available to adopters.
When Jimmy Valentine is shot and left on the roof of his father's
Cape Flats taxi, his outraged community is determined to find the
murderer. This love and detective story confronts the nature of
conflict and violence, and explores ways of resolving them.
"I need help." Those three words saved Grammy Award-winning singer
Michelle Williams's life. After decades of sweeping her anxiety and
depression under the rug--even during her years in the spotlight
with Destiny's Child--Michelle found herself planning her own
funeral. Realizing that she needed immediate help and could no
longer battle her anxiety and depression alone, she checked herself
into a treatment facility. When she came home, she was energized
and determined to check in on a regular basis with herself, God,
and others. Practical, engaging, and full of wisdom, Checking In
will give you the tools you need to: Tear down the walls around
your vulnerability that are hindering your healing Reject the lies
of anxiety and depression and replace them with the truth of God's
Word Trade toxic thought patterns for lasting joy Find freedom by
forgiving yourself and others An uplifting, behind-the-scenes look
at one woman's path to healing, Checking In reminds you that you're
not alone and that God is not yet finished writing your story.
Praise for Checking In: "Michelle Williams is one of the bravest,
strongest women I know. She has fought through very public
struggles and dark, hidden days of depression. And now, in Checking
In, she's putting it all out there for everyone to see. Her story
is powerful and relatable, and she wants you to know that you are
not alone. Healing is possible. And she's here to walk through it
with you." --Sarah Jakes Roberts, founder of Woman Evolve, copastor
of The Potter's House, and bestselling author of Woman Evolve
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Master today's most effective professional selling concepts and
skills with SELL, 7E by 4LTR Press. Updated, streamlined chapters
cover the most relevant topics and current industry selling
practices. This edition covers recent technology, including
artificial intelligence, for use in the selling process. New or
expanded coverage addresses storytelling in sales, customer
engagement and the customer experience. This edition's visual
presentation is complemented with new chapter-opening vignettes and
new coverage of the latest ethical dilemmas and virtual selling
strategies. Study tools and activities like case studies and role
play videos help you prepare for real-world situations. MindTap
digital resources let you read or listen to chapters and study with
flashcards and practice quizzes. When it's time to review, you can
easily gather everything you've flagged or noted into a guide you
organize. Track your scores so you know where to focus efforts to
reach your learning goals.
Peacekeeping in the late 1990s is a complex and diverse task, in
which civilian and military personnel are working together to a
greater degree than ever before. However, when an international
body such as the UN takes strategic decisions, it does so with
inadequate input from the military; in the field, there are clashes
of culture, confusion over command and control arrangements and
insufficient operational coordination. These issues also affect
regional organisations such as NATO. The awkward management of
operations and their uneven level of achievement have contributed
to a decline in the number of UN peacekeeping operations since
1994. This paper argues that the balance between civilian and
military expertise and advice at all levels of a peacekeeping
mission - strategic, tactical and operational - needs to be
reappraised. At the strategic level: * mandates must be clear, and
must respond both to the needs of the situation and to the
resources available * there must be regular dialogue between all
the principal players, military and civilian; the military-staff
capacity at UN headquarters should be made more effective, and
should be responsible to the Security Council * major
troop-contributing countries should be systematically involved in
determining mandates, as well as in reviewing operational plans *
senior military officers from all large troop-contributing
countries should be based at a mission's field headquarters. At the
operational level: * the office of the Special Representative of
the Secretary-General - the head of a UN peacekeeping mission -
should be strengthened. In non-UN operations, the authority of the
High Representative needs to be increased * a cadre of civilian
officials with peacekeeping experience needs to be developed;
standard operating procedures for the civilian head of a mission to
follow when dealing with the military need to be developed *
greater emphasis should be placed on the 'softer' aspects of
military science - managing resources, civilian control and human
rights * the reluctance of civilians and non-governmental
organisations to engage with the military should be addressed. Much
experience has been gained from the peacekeeping operations of the
1990s, but both military and civilian participants must make
considerably more progress before they can be said to have forged a
partnership that makes them an effective intervention force
Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning
behind familiar Old Testament passages. Below the surface of every
seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting
to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved
for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look
can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical
authors intended for us to hear. In 30 Old Testament Passages with
Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a
deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each
easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse
or passage, and: Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic,
and/or theological context. Explains how it is enhanced by the
added context and perspective. Provides questions to facilitate
further reflection, study, and discussion. Helping to bridge the
gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and
edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their
Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter
make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository
preaching resource.
This book provides a clear overview of current thinking on the
teaching and learning of geography. It is an ideal companion to all
students beginning a career in teaching the subject in secondary
schools. The chapters are written by experienced teacher educators
and bridge both theory and practice. The writers focus on the
continuities, whilst setting them in the context of the changing
curriculum. The book is divided into four parts. Part One examines
the historical context of geography teaching. Part Two looks at
issues of course planning, design, syllabuses and programmes of
study. Underlying this section is the assumption that geography
should not be considered in isolation from other subjects, but
rather as part of a whole curriculum. Part Three concentrates on
teaching and learning, and includes chapters on the use of maps,
field work, IT and first hand experience within a community. The
final section covers the issues associated with assessment, across
the whole school age range.
This eleventh edition of Sales Management continues the tradition
of blending the most recent sales management research with the
real-life "best practices" of leading sales organizations and sales
professionals. Reflecting today’s emphasis on analytics and
customer experience (CX), this edition focuses on the importance of
employing different data-based selling strategies for different
customer groups, as well as integrating corporate, business,
marketing, and sales-level strategies and plans. Sales Management
includes coverage of the current trends and issues in sales
management, along with real-world examples from the contemporary
business world that are used throughout the text to illuminate
chapter discussions. The new eleventh edition includes: · Emphasis
on data-driven decision making, ethics, the use of artificial
intelligence, the customer experience, leadership, sales enablement
technology and new communication technologies; · Updated
end-of-chapter cases with application questions and role plays,
along with skill-building experiential exercises with discovery
investigations and focused role plays, which place students in the
role of sales manager; · Updated ethical dilemmas for students to
practice ethical decision making; · Revised ‘Sales Management in
Action’ boxes; · Multiple vignettes embedded in each chapter
featuring sales management professionals and well-known companies
discussing key topics from that chapter. This text is core reading
for postgraduate, MBA and executive education students studying
Sales Management. An updated online instructor's manual with
solutions to cases and exercises, revised test bank, and updated
PowerPoints, is available to adopters.
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NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition, Leathersoft, Teal/Gray, Red Letter, Comfort Print (Leather / fine binding)
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Thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor. Jonathan McQuarry
(McGregor) is an accountant who is growing tired of his mundane
life. When his new lawyer friend, Wyatt Bose (Jackman), introduces
him to an underground sex club known as The List, he becomes
besotted by a mysterious woman known as 'S' (Michelle Williams).
However, Jonathan's life is turned upside down when the woman
vanishes and he is named as the prime suspect in her disappearance.
Seraki Mandindi's Soweto neighbourhood is terrorized by gangs. Then
he becomes part of a successful theatrical group that performs on
Broadway. However, success is far more complex than he realized.
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A woman has to deal with feelings of grief and guilt after her
husband and son die in a terrorist attack. A young London mother
(Michelle Williams) waves her husband and son goodbye as they head
off to see a local football match. As soon as they're gone, she
entertains local news reporter Jasper Black (Ewan MacGregor), with
whom she's been having an affair. As the two begin making love, a
news flash on the television informs them that a suicide bomber has
attacked the stadium which her husband and child were attending. In
a blind panic, the woman heads for the football ground, where she
runs into her late husband's boss, police officer Terence Butcher
(Matthew Macfadyen). In the following weeks, as she attempts to put
her life back in order, she's introduced to, and befriends, a young
boy (Sidney Johnston) whose father was involved in the attack.
A unique and vivid first hand account of a young soldier, one of
the millions who fought in World War I. Walter Williams volunteered
at age fifteen and after completing his initial training in
Shrewsbury, passed through the notorious training camp at Etaples
before being plunged into the horrors of trench warfare. He fought
in some of the major battles of the war including Passchendaele,
the Somme and Vimy Ridge - and was badly wounded during the final
attack on the Hindenburg line in September 1918, when he was hit by
machine-gun fire from an enemy plane. After spending some months in
a French hospital in Dieppe, he was repatriated to England where he
made a full recovery. Walter's story was captured on an ancient
reel-to-reel tape recorder during long conversations with his two
nephews, Michael and Derek, who went on to research and verify the
events he described before producing this remarkable story. Walter
died in 1998, by which time he was one of the last veterans of
World War I.
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