The 12th edition of Entrepreneurship provides an understanding of the people and processes that create and grow new ventures on an international basis. It focuses on the risk and effort of creating something new and overcoming inertia through each of its five major sections: The Entrepreneurial Perspective, From the Idea to the Opportunity, From the Opportunity to the Business Plan, From the Business Plan to Funding the Venture, and From Funding the Venture to Launching, Growing and Ending the New Venture. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and a profile of an entrepreneur whose career is especially relevant to the chapter material. Numerous business examples occur throughout each chapter along with important websites to assist the reader in getting started. Boxed summaries of articles in the news (As Seen in Business News) illustrate the chapter discussions and Ethics boxes discussing ethical issues are found in all the chapters. Each chapter concludes with research tasks, class discussion questions, and selected readings for further research and study. At the end of the book is a selection of Cases that can be used along with any chapter, as well as listing of other appropriate cases on a chapter-by-chapter basis.

The Australia-United States Alliance has been critical to Australian foreign and defence policy since the ANZUS Treaty was signed in 1951. For 63 years it has been an enduring feature of Australian defence planning, yet the contemporary alliance is, arguably, in one of the more important phases of reinterpretation in its long history. Despite the critical importance of the Australian-US Alliance and the evolving nature of the regional and global strategic environment there have been few studies that attempt to provide an in-depth understanding of how the Alliance is developing, and what this means for Australian defence policy. Australia's American Allianceaims to fill this significant gap in order to provide the general public, policy and academic communities a more nuanced understanding of the Alliance and related choices for Australia, that will provide for a better informed debate over the future of Australia's most significant strategic partnership.

In 1942, the shadow of modern war reached Australia's shores for the first time. In this compelling volume, leading historians explore why 1942 was such a pivotal year in Australia's history, and explain how the nation confronted some of its greatest challenges. This broad ranging study covers key issues from political, economic and home front reform to the establishment of a new partnership with the United States; the role of the Air Force and the Navy; the bombing of Darwin; as well as the battles of Kokoda, Milne Bay, the Beachheads and Guadalcanal. Australia 1942 provides a unique and in-depth exploration of the controversy surrounding the potential for invasion. Japanese and Australian historians offer perspectives on Japanese military intentions and strategies towards Australia and the south Pacific. Generously illustrated, it is essential reading for anyone interested in one of Australia's most decisive and critical years.

A basic knowledge of the legal framework in which healthcare is, and the role that law and the judiciary play in the working lives of all professionals has become an intrinsic part in the training of students of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and the allied professions. This is partly due to the increasing frequency and controversy of items of medicolegal significance in the media, and partly due to the wide and freely available range of specialist medical information available to the public against which to judge medical treatment. This book looks at those areas where law and medicine commonly meet. The chapters are written by a multidisciplinary group of practitioners with special interest or experience in their subjects. A vast number of subjects are covered; from controversial issues such as euthanasia to issues such as confidentiality, all of which will be interest to students of medicine and healthcare providers alike.

Local is a collection of poetry written from 2001 to 2016. It is an eclectic mix of fact and fiction. I hope you like it?

Also Contains What Is The Church Of England? A Question For The Age; Primitive Church History; Recent Theological Addresses, A Lecture; Christianity And Its Evidences, A Request To Dr. Lee For Further Particulars Concerning Biblical Inspiration; Nine Years A Curate; And Others.

Also Contains What Is The Church Of England? A Question For The Age; Primitive Church History; Recent Theological Addresses, A Lecture; Christianity And Its Evidences, A Request To Dr. Lee For Further Particulars Concerning Biblical Inspiration; Nine Years A Curate; And Others.

In this book, the authors integrate the three dominant approaches to organizational development-learning, performance, and change-to create a dynamic lens through which to analyze any HRD program or initiative.

In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor Dr. Peter Dean brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Sports Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the importance of surrounding the athlete with a "team;" pre-participation evaluation of the athlete; risk and causes of sudden death in athletes; non-cardiac diseases that mimic cardiac symptoms in young athletes; incorporating new heart rate monitors, wearables, and watches into sports cardiology practice; and more. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including differentiating between pathologic heart disease and an "athletic heart;" exercise stress testing in the athlete; myocarditis/COVID-19 and the athlete; sports participation and physical activity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; sports participation and physical activity in patients with inherited arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on sports cardiology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Businesses today have a vital need to create self-directed employees--individuals who can positively and progressively fill leadership roles at every level of their organizations. But where will all these leaders come from? Award-winning leadership practitioner Dr. Peter Dean asserts that wherever interaction exists, so does the opportunity for leadership. Employees who share positive intentions, creative ideas, and laudable goals or who express insights that allow others to work beyond the status quo are, according to Dean, "everyday, everywhere leaders" who can and should be tapped due to their remarkable potential.. .

"Leadership for Everyone" reveals how you can become such an influencer, mentor, and teacher, regardless of your title or position. Dean explains why leaders exist at all levels of the company--from the shop floor to the boardroom--and gives you a proven framework for asserting yourself as a leader in any situation. Whether you communicate with coworkers, managers, suppliers, or customers, Dean shows you how to practice leadership with every interaction, providing tools and advice you can use immediately to expand your influence and improve your leadership abilities.. .

Based on Dean's popular L.E.A.D.E.R.S. MethodTM, which he developed during his many years of leadership study and experience, "Leadership for Everyone" reveals seven critical skills you must possess to perform as a true leader: . . Listen to learn . Empathize with emotions . Attend to aspirations . Diagnose and detail . Engage for good ends . Respond with respectfulness . Speak with specificity . . .

Dean presents guidelines for honing these skills through everyday practice in your actionsand conversations. This will enable you to have greater influence in "all" the spheres of your life--both at work and at home--and prepare you to accept and attract more responsibility. Dean also offers you solutions and tactics to reinforce the effectiveness and productivity of your organization.. .

The L.E.A.D.E.R.S. MethodTM takes courage, honesty, the ability to keep your own ego needs at bay--and persistent commitment. By meeting these challenges, L"eadership for Everyone" is guaranteed to lead you to success.. . . .

An innovative way to enhance leadership skills in "any" situation . . .

Regardless of rank, title, or station in life, "anyone" can be a leader. That's the assertion of Dr. Peter Dean, award-winning leadership practitioner. Today's organizations demand self-directed employees at every level--leaders that can work for them--and this book holds the key to developing and enhancing leadership abilities in any situation.. .

Based on Dean's popular, proven L.E.A.D.E.R.S. MethodTM, "Leadership for Everyone "gives you the techniques and tools to master seven essential skills that will enable you to become an "everyday, everywhere" leader. You'll see how to seize the potential in any and every interaction to lead, positively and authentically. You'll influence each situation in which you're involved as you reinforce organizational effectiveness and productivity. And you'll share positive ideas and goals while working beyond the status quo.. . . Become a proactive contributor to any effort or team . Harness the power of interpersonal relationships . Confront, analyze, and work through any situation . Create a mentoring, non-threatening environment for colleagues . .

Fulfill your company's strategic vision. . .