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High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul
by Marcus MooreThe first book about De La Soul, High and Rising is a stunning cultural biography of the era-defining hip-hop trio that touched millions of lives and changed rap forever.De La Soul burst onto the scene with the release of their groundbreaking 1989 album 3 Feet High & Rising, an "anything goes" hip-hop masterpiece. Between their dusty drums and obscure samples, De La's debut was received as a new masterwork from a bygone era of Black experimentation.Formed in Long Island in 1988 by Kelvin "Posdnuos" Mercer, Dave "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur, and Vincent "Maseo" Mason, De La Soul rebuked classification and appealed to the Black alternative. Their music was positive and psychedelic, their album art and music videos were full of flowers and peace signs. It was rap with a broad sonic palette, which would set a blueprint for artists like The Roots, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. But as quickly as De La ascended, they were faced with the pressures of a changing industry and legal battles around sampling.Written by the acclaimed journalist Marcus J. Moore, author of The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America, High and Rising tells the whole story of one of the most influential rap groups of all time. In the process the book unpacks the birth of hip-hop and the evolution of alternative rap. Marcus also weaves in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about his journey through life with De La as a backdrop.Completed in the wake of Dave's passing and the group's arrival on streaming platforms after a long and bitter legal fight, High and Rising is not just a hip-hop tale, it's a triumphant book about staying the course, and how moving with integrity can lead to dynamic results.
Fated Winds and Promising Seas: A tender-hearted tale of forging fates, fantastic creatures, and found family
by Rose Black'An absolute bear-hug of a book!' SANGU MANDANNAWhen a promise is made, a fate is woven.Imprisoned for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is more comfortable with the four walls of his cell than the world outside. That is until he's ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by The Dreamer.But The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, with its crew of outcasts and heretics who possess the ability to manipulate water. Lucky is taken under the protective wing of a sailor named Gabriel, but when he recognises Gabriel from his past, Lucky suspects it may not be a simple accident that threw them together.To understand their connection and prove Lucky's innocence, they must navigate treacherous waters, avoid giant Leviathan, and outwit those seeking to arrest them. But some memories hide secrets that could destroy all that they love. And with the tides of fortune ever-changing, the quest for freedom is just the beginning. Fated Winds and Promising Seas is a queer fantasy, perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes and Nettle and Bone.THEMES AND TROPES! Mental health rep, MM romance, found family, magical ships, safe and cared for, sharing the same room, gay romance novel, happily ever after!READER REVIEWS FOR TIL DEATH DO US BARD:'THIS IS EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Joyous, uplifting, heart warming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance, the adventure, the cast of characters. Every time I think about this book it puts a smile on my face' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book felt like a cozy game of D&D with a side of romance and I loved every minute of it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I highly recommend this to anyone who likes cozy fantasy, D&D and/or Our Flag Means Death!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just find a book where you see the cover, find it intriguing, read the synopsis, find that even more intriguing and then you read the book and it's everything you wanted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Now or Never: Stephanie Plum 31 (Stephanie Plum)
by Janet EvanovichStephanie Plum's life is ready to explode in the pulse-pounding new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich! She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancés and no plan. But the way things are going, she might not live long enough to marry anyone. Stalling for time, Stephanie buries herself in her work as a bounty hunter, tracking down fugitives from justice. There's Eugene Fleck, a seemingly sweet online influencer who might also be YouTube star Robin Hoody, masked hero to the homeless. There's Bruno Jug, a wealthy and connected man who is rumored to traffic young girls alongside wholesale lettuce and tomatoes. Most terrifying of all is Zoran - a laundromat manager by day and self-proclaimed vampire by night with a taste for the blood of pretty girls. When he shows up on Stephanie's doorstep, it's not for the meatloaf dinner. Stephanie has to use every trick in the book to reel in these men. But she can't decide what to do about Ranger and Morelli - and she's keeping a secret from them that is the biggest bombshell of all. Now or never, she's got to make the decision of a lifetime.Praise for Janet Evanovich'[With] quick wit, sly clue-dropping, and a well-utilized supporting cast . . . this is fast-paced and laugh-filled fun' Publishers Weekly'An uproarious, crazy, laugh-a-minute caper with Trenton, New Jersey's most likable and notorious crime buster' Booklist'Janet Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction' BookPage'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' GQ
Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative from Award-Winning Actress and Entertainer
by Keke PalmerFrom the award-winning, multihyphenate global entertainer Keke Palmer comes the inspiring true story of her journey to understanding her genuine value.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF AUTUMN 2024: Bookshop, Apple Books, and more!!Keke Palmer thought she knew who she was. What it means to be a good person and what it takes to be a success. It all seemed so simple, until she realized the challenges she would have to face to prove to herself who she wanted to be. From feeling alienated to having to restart her career after ten years in to becoming a single mother just months after her son was born―everything she worked for in life that she felt granted her what she wanted now also reminded her that "life is going to life" and throw curveballs regardless of what you deserve. She found herself asking, Where do I find my power? How do I master myself?In her own raw and intimate words, Keke talks about everything from her struggles with boundaries to unconditional love, forgiveness, and worthiness. "Don't block your blessings and potential opportunities by allowing the voices of other people to influence your actions," she says. "How you're choosing to set yourself up for success is between you and the person looking back at you in the mirror."Throughout the book, Keke also poses readers with the questions needed to get them through their own challenging times by sharing personal stories and lessons she's learned along the way. She gets candid about the tools she's developed to take the reins, harness her vulnerability, and recognize ownership in the narrative of her life―which allowed her to turn personal power into major power.In this exhilarating, deeply poignant, and often laugh-out-loud book, Lauren Keyana Palmer gets real about life, work, love, and belief. These pages will encourage readers to empower themselves with the truth, leverage their currency, and find the keys to master themselves and the art of alchemy. Keke writes, "You are not on anyone else's timeline, only your own."The result is a tour de force.They said, "Jack of all Trades, Master of None."She said, "No, I am the Master. Of Me."
Bathhouse.pptx (Yale Drama Series)
by Jesus I VallesThe sixteenth winner of the Yale Drama Prize, a big-hearted evocation of queer intimacy set in a bathhouse at the end of the world In this love letter to queer bathhouse culture, the Presenter, a Mexican-American public-speaking student, is thrust into the landscapes of queer intimacy, colonialism, and erotic community when their class presentation on the history of cleanliness and bathing starts to unravel. What had been a single presentation soon becomes a chorus, joining student presenters with the ghosts of bathhouses past, present, and future, along with the cleaning staff, A Conquistador!, and officials from the Centers for Disease Control, to explore queer desire and the gleeful delights of messiness. Here in the bathhouse at the end of the world, Jesús I. Valles conjures the ever-present yearning for skin to touch skin, a place of connection that shimmers in the steam of the bathhouse and refuses to ever fully fade. Bathhouse.pptx is the sixteenth winner of the Yale Drama Series prize and first winner chosen by Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
The Comparison-Free Life: How to Stop Comparing & Find Joy, Peace, and Rest
by Heather Creekmore*Comparison-Free Life gives an updated title and look to Heather’s fan-favorite book The Burden of Better.* Tired of chasing better? In an era of carefully curated social media images, nonstop selfies, and TV shows devoted to perfection, comparison can consume you. Chasing something better quickly becomes a burden, weighing down your soul and preventing you from experiencing the freedom, contentment, and rest that God graciously offers. While other books on comparison call you to embrace uniqueness, The Comparison-Free Life reveals how only a deeper understanding of God's grace can guide you off the self-improvement treadmill. Heather's humor and empathetic approach offer a gospel-centered guide to kicking your comparison habit.
Steal My Heart
by Andrew GreyHilliard Bauman&’s life and his law practice are in Ohio, so when he inherits a home in California, his first instinct is to sell. Then again, his law partner is also his ex-partner, so maybe starting over wouldn&’t be so bad. Either way, he needs someone to fix up the house first. That&’s where Brian Mayer comes in. Brian Mayer will do whatever work he can get, whether that means dog walking or painting fences. But in a small town where everyone knows everything about everyone, finding jobs can be difficult—especially if you&’ve been wrongly convicted of theft. When Hilliard hires him to fix up his great-aunt&’s place, it&’s a relief on Brian&’s strained bank account… but tests Brian&’s heart to its limits. As Hilliard digs into Brian&’s case and the botched investigation of the original crime, things really start heating up—both between him and Brian and in what should&’ve been a cold case. This time when cops try to lay the blame at Brian&’s feet, he has Hilliard in his corner. Can they solve the mystery, put Brian&’s past to rest, and find a new beginning together?
Farmhouse on the Edge of Town: Stories from a Bed & Breakfast in the Mountains of Western Maine
by Lew-Ellyn HughesLew-Ellyn Hughes dreams of leaving city life and finding a place where she can see her beloved Maine wilderness from her window each morning. Her dreams finally come true when she finds a nineteenth-century farmhouse for sale in Stratton, an idyllic town nestled in between lakes and mountains. She decides to turn it into Diamond Corner, a cozy, five-room bed-and-breakfast, sharing her love of Maine with visitors from all over the world. Farmhouse on the Edge of Town is a collection of heartwarming and humorous stories from fifteen years of owning the bed-and-breakfast that features a cast of hardy Mainers, colorful guests, and lovable family, as Lew-Ellyn juggles their wants and needs with her trademark humor and insight. From opening up a bakery in her kitchen to painting her house to shoveling snow, her stories will delight anyone who’s ever spent time in a small town.
Signs and Wonders Follow You: Living a Life of Miracles Daily
by Joseph AchanyaGet Ready to Live a Life Filled with Signs and Wonders Daily!Do you long to live a life marked by signs, wonders, and miracles—just as Jesus promised? Evangelist Joseph Achanya unpacks Mark 16:17, where Jesus promised that "these signs shall follow them that believe," revealing biblical truths and spiritual principles that make miracles a natural part of the believer's life. You can walk in the fullness of God's promises, expecting the miraculous in every situation.From the healing at the Beautiful Gate to the supernatural events that defined the early Church, Achanya shows that miracles were never meant to be rare or unexpected; they are a daily reality for those who believe. You'll discover how to align your faith with God's Word and experience the extraordinary every day—whether you’re on the platform or in the pew.This book is a vital resource for believers, ministers, Bible school students, and anyone hungering to be empowered to exalt the name of Jesus daily. The signs and wonders aren’t just for others—they’re for you!Evangelist Joseph Achanya is the founder of Mega Harvest Ministries and the host of the "Heal the Sick" radio and TV broadcast. Known for his passionate preaching and dynamic healing ministry, Achanya has led numerous international crusades, witnessing countless miracles that testify to the enduring power of Jesus Christ. His ministry continues to impact lives worldwide, inspiring believers to walk in the fullness of their God-given authority.
Biblical Theology: Essays Exegetical, Cultural, and Homiletical
by C. Clifton BlackAn essential collection of C. Clifton Black&’s best essays on the theology of the New Testament Clift Black is well known and widely loved for his exegetical acuity, his theological seriousness, his pastoral kindness, and the most delightful sense of humor in the biblical studies guild. All these qualities are amply displayed in these thirty essays written across four decades of his career, including four essays that are published here for the first time. Biblical Theology: Essays Exegetical, Cultural, and Homiletical represents the fruit of a lifetime of studying, preaching, praying, training pastors, walking in the light, and laughing in the valley of the shadow of death. Black&’s keen mind and pastoral heart make this volume a rich contribution to the field of biblical theology.
Quiet Counsel: Looking Back on a Life of Service to the Law
by Larry D. Thompson"We all should heed the lessons I've learned and what I continue to believe: the law, properly applied, is a powerful force for good in our society." In this thoughtful and candid memoir, former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Larry D. Thompson explores the big questions of his life and career, from his childhood in Hannibal, Missouri to his time advising the nation's most powerful figures in government and business leadership. With a strong belief in the principles of the U.S. Constitution and a desire for cooperation across ideological, social, and racial lines, Thompson rose through the ranks in both government and corporate practice. His career trajectory touches on some of our most pressing issues. As Deputy U.S. Attorney General under President George W. Bush, he guided the administration through complex questions concerning privacy and security. As counsel for PepsiCo, Inc. and the Compliance Monitor for Volkswagen, he weighed in on important debates about corporate responsibility. And as a successful Black man with a moderate approach to politics, he has had to confront issues of diversity and justice in modern America. Quiet Counsel is a collection of Thompson's personal and legal philosophies, a series of considered arguments for becoming a safer, fairer, and better nation through the legal system. In an era where the loudest debaters dominate our political and social conversations, Thompson proves that sometimes the quiet voice is the one most worth heeding.
Tú tienes la respuesta: Un estudio de apologética cristiana
by Steven HeinLa evangelizació n implica proclamar el mensaje del evangelio. Este folleto aboga por la defensa de la veracidad del evangelio cuando se plantean objeciones a la fe. Las pruebas que confrontan a la incredulidad proceden, en ú ltima instancia, de Dios y su Palabra, y el creyente puede ofrecerlas con toda convicció n, amabilidad y respeto.
A Chill in the Flame (Villains #1)
by Piper CJ*Preorder now to receive the first print edition, which features spot gloss as well as a one-color interior sheet design.*From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ comes the first in a standalone dark romantasy duology. Discover the origins of demons and darkness and uncover the twisted politics behind the sprawling, bloody continent in the Villains books, set in Piper's beloved The Night and Its Moon universe.Shattered by her sister's murder, Princess Ophir's gift for fire magic spirals in her grief, threatening to incinerate the castle. That is, until mysterious siren Dwyn arrives from the sea, pledging both assistance and something more. They work to quench Ophir's flames, all the while Dwyn's longtime rival watches from the shadows: Tyr, who has tracked Dwyn's abilities across the continent and now finds himself embroiled in a sinister competition with her for Ophir's heart.But everything changes when Dwyn's calculated lessons unlock a second power in Ophir, the most rare and dangerous of all magic…manifestation.Ophir knows three things for certain. One, she burns passionately for both the beautiful siren and the rugged master of secrets. Two, with their powers combined, the trio can seek revenge against her sister's killers.And three, no one can be trusted.
The Estate: A Novel
by Sarah JostA Town & Country Best Book of November!Named a Most-Anticipated book by Crime Reads, Criminal Element, The Nerd Daily, and more!"The world of art is blown wide open" (Jonathan Santlofer, national bestselling author of The Lost Van Gogh) in this simmering speculative suspense for fans of The Cartographers that follows art historian Camille Leray, whose secret ability lands her in the middle of the dangerous schemes of the most powerful players in the industry…Art historian Camille Leray has spent her career surrounding herself with fineries and selling pieces worth millions. But she harbors a secret: she has the ability to enter the world of any piece of artwork, and she can take others with her. But tapping into history comes with great risks. And someone has been watching, someone who knows about her magic, and her mistakes...After Camille ruins her career and reputation by misusing her powers, she vows to get her old life back. So when Maxime Foucault, an enigmatic aristocrat who owns a sprawling French estate, enlists her help in authenticating the statues of a mysterious artist, whose disappearance she has been trying to solve for years, she knows this could be her chance to turn her career around and get the man she's always wanted.But something isn't right about the Foucault family and the grand chateau they inhabit, and as Camille gets sucked into its walls, she finds a world of luxury and greed that causes her to risk losing herself, and everything she has ever known, forever.Filled with magic, suspense, the allure of Arthurian legend, and dark academia, The Estate unravels a mystery that spans generations—while blurring the fine lines between reality and imagination, creation and destruction, and being haunted or free.
Home Is Where Your Bark Is
by Debbie Burns"An amazing book for anyone who loves pets, romance, true-life situations, or all that combined. I couldn't put it down." —Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling authorLove means learning to trust again.Jake Stiles has no idea what he's signing up for when he dashes into the rain to help a stranger and her dog who have been in a car accident, but fate has stepped in. Jenna Dunning was on her way to return her sister's high-energy border collie to a shelter after another failed attempt at a forever home for him when a distracted driver ran into them. Jenna is being taken to the hospital and must rely on a caring stranger to take charge of the terrified canine. When Jake and Jenna reconnect, Jenna's delighted to learn Jake has taken on fostering the poorly trained border collie, who they name Seven because this will be his seventh chance at being adopted. Jake's not looking for a relationship—he just ended a disastrous one—but he realizes Jenna may be the key to making Seven's fostering successful. The timing might be all wrong, but as they grow close, he has to admit that he's falling in love.Praise for Debbie Burns' romance novels:"Brims with kindness, hope, and a stalwart belief in second chances." —Publishers Weekly for To Be Loved By You "Pet lovers will adore all the animals introduced in Burns' sweet romance." —Booklist for A New Leash on Love
Global Popular Music: A Research and Information Guide, Volume 2: Transnational Discourses of Global Popular Music Studies (Routledge Music Bibliographies)
by Clarence Bernard HenryGlobal Popular Music: A Research and Information Guide offers an essential annotated bibliography of scholarship on popular music around the world in a two-volume set. Featuring a broad range of subjects, people, cultures, and geographic areas, and spanning musical genres such as traditional, folk, jazz, rock, reggae, samba, rai, punk, hip-hop, and many more, this guide highlights different approaches and discussions within global popular music research. This research guide is comprehensive in scope, providing a vital resource for scholars and students approaching the vast amount of publications on popular music studies and popular music traditions around the world. Thorough cross-referencing and robust indexes of genres, places, names, and subjects make the guide easy to use.Volume 2, Transnational Discourses of Global Popular Music Studies, covers the geographical areas of North America: United States and Canada; Central America, Caribbean, and South America/Latin America; Europe; Africa and Middle East; Asia; and areas of Oceania: Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, and Pacific Islands. It provides over twenty-four hundred annotated bibliographic entries covering discourses of extensive research that extend beyond the borders of the United States and includes annotated entries to books, book series, book chapters, edited volumes, special documentaries and programming, scholarly journal essays, and other resources that focus on the creative and artistic flows of global popular music.
International Water Law and the Human Right to Water: The Case of Transboundary Aquifers (ISSN)
by Imad Antoine IbrahimThis book examines the development of international law applicable to Transboundary Aquifers (TBAs) considering the Human Right to Water and Sanitation (HRWS). The purpose is to determine how International Water Law (IWL) and the HRWS can be harmonized in the context of TBAs. This is important given rules and instruments adopted to address this topic are relatively nascent, and the field itself is still in the process of developing regulatory frameworks. Taking the application of the HRWS to shared aquifers as a case study, the work discusses whether IWL and International Human Rights Law complement each other. The response to this question requires an analysis of the development of International Groundwater Law and its challenges, the evolution of the HRWS, the nature of transboundary groundwaters, and the interplay between these two fields. The author argues that IWL agreements should contain a provision related to the HRWS to ensure the protection of this right with a stipulation included in the nonbinding instrument that tackles shared groundwaters: the Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers adopted in 2008 through the United Nations General Assembly Resolution. The book will be of interest to international lawyers, water and human right experts, geologists, and anyone interested in water and human rights issues.
Global Popular Music: A Research and Information Guide, Volume 1: Global Perspectives in Popular Music Studies (Routledge Music Bibliographies)
by Clarence Bernard HenryGlobal Popular Music: A Research and Information Guide offers an essential annotated bibliography of scholarship on popular music around the world in a two-volume set. Featuring a broad range of subjects, people, cultures, and geographic areas, and spanning musical genres such as traditional, folk, jazz, rock, reggae, samba, rai, punk, hip-hop, and many more, this guide highlights different approaches and discussions within global popular music research. This research guide is comprehensive in scope, providing a vital resource for scholars and students approaching the vast amount of publications on popular music studies and popular music traditions around the world. Thorough cross-referencing and robust indexes of genres, places, names, and subjects make the guide easy to use.Volume 1, Global Perspectives in Popular Music Studies, situates popular music studies within global perspectives and geocultural settings at large. It offers over nine hundred in-depth annotated bibliographic entries of interdisciplinary research and several topical categories that include analytical, critical, and historical studies; theory, methodology, and musicianship studies; annotations of in-depth special issues published in scholarly journals on different topics, issues, trends, and music genres in popular music studies that relate to the contributions of numerous musicians, artists, bands, and music groups; and annotations of selected reference works.
A First Course on Orthogonal Polynomials: Classical Orthogonal Polynomials and Related Topics
by Kenier Castillo José Carlos PetronilhoA First Course on Orthogonal Polynomials: Classical Orthogonal Polynomials and Related Topics provides an introduction to orthogonal polynomials and special functions aimed at graduate students studying these topics for the first time. A large part of its content is essentially inspired by the works of Pascal Maroni on the so-called algebraic theory of orthogonal polynomials, which distinguishes it from other contributions in the field.Features Suitable for a graduate course in orthogonal polynomials Can be used for a short course on the algebraic theory of orthogonal polynomials and its applicability to the study of the “old” classical orthogonal polynomials Includes numerous exercises for each topic Real and complex analysis are the only prerequisites
A Practical Guide to Play in Education: Primary School and Beyond
by Michelle SimpsonThe benefits of play for children’s learning are well-documented and well-researched. The evidence for its positive impact on brain development, social interactions, emotional wellbeing, and motor skills is widespread. So, why should this practice stop after the early years?A Practical Guide to Play in Education encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and consider how a play-based approach may enhance their teaching. It provides realistic, accessible ideas and resources to incorporate into practice while giving evidence to back up this approach. Divided into three clear sections, readers are guided through: An introduction to play in education, including theory, benefits, and potential challenges. Putting it into practice, such as setting up the classroom, resources for play, and adopting a playful ethos in a realistic and accessible way. Lesson plans in a variety of subjects, spanning from numeracy, to literacy, to health and wellbeing. This unique and practical book highlights the importance of play in helping children develop skills to support their future and demonstrates how this approach can be seamlessly integrated into teaching styles across primary and early secondary.
Resilience and the Brown Babe’s Burden: Writings by Filipina Philosophers (Academics, Politics and Society in the Post-Covid World)
by Tracy LlaneraThis volume examines the concept and practice of resilience from the perspective of Filipina philosophers. It investigates the double-edged nature of resilience and other key assumptions and ideas about human resilience and resilient cultures and institutions. The chapters in the collection are intersectional in approach, drawing from feminist theory, social and political philosophy, critical theory, pragmatism, virtue theory, social epistemology, and decolonial theory in their engagement of the theme. Part of the Academics, Politics and Society in the Post-Covid World series, the book will be of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, political theory, feminist theory, philosophy of education, cultural studies, and development studies. It will be valuable to academics in Philippine Studies, Asian and Southeast Asian Studies, and Global South Studies.
Strategic Employer Branding for IT Companies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
by Elwira Gross-Gołacka Ewa SzkudlarekWith the rise of a knowledge-based economy a change in the approach to the role of employees has come. This emphasised the pivotal role of human capital in business success, leading to a "war for talent," compelling organisations to enhance efforts to attract top talent. Employer branding has thus grown in significance. Initially rooted in human resources management, employer branding now incorporates interdisciplinary approaches combining brand, image, reputation and its impact on competitive advantage and strategic goals. Employers are increasingly viewing employer branding as crucial for attracting talent.Marked by a talent shortage, the IT industry is emblematic of employer branding’s importance as it faces unique challenges, which include the lengthy and costly process of training IT professionals and the globalised labour market driven by remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic further reshaped labour market dynamics, intensifying the need for effective employer branding.Strategic Employer Branding for IT Companies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective focuses on both theoretical analyses and practical tools for effective employer branding. The book proposes an interdisciplinary approach in a strategic context, addressing employer branding’s role in competitive advantage. The book: Reviews definitions and models of employer branding Identifies interdisciplinary areas supporting employer branding strategies Presents a model for a strategic approach to employer branding Analyses in global terms the IT sector in Poland as a case Provides practices, recommendations and tools for employer branding The book’s highlight is a proprietary employer branding model for the IT industry. Bridging theory and practice, this model offers valuable insights for international stakeholders,enriching academic literature and supporting strategic employer branding implementation. This book is a contemporary guide for researchers, practitioners and students on how to develop robust employer branding strategies.
Advances in Geospatial Technologies for Natural Resource Management
by Ravi Shankar DwivediTimely and reliable information on natural resources, regarding their potential and limitations, is a prerequisite for sustainable development. Geospatial technologies offer immense potential in providing such information in a timely and cost-effective manner. Using orbital sensors data in conjunction with airborne and proximal sensors data to generate information on soils and agricultural resources, forests, mineral resources, fossil fuel, wetlands, water resources, and marine resources, this book focuses on the advancements in technologies applicable to managing these resources. It addresses global issues like climate change and land degradation neutrality and introduces spatial data infrastructure (SDI) as a mechanism for sharing geospatial data. This book also provides an in-depth discussion on drones, crowdsourcing, cloud computing, Internet of Things, machine learning, and their applications.FEATURES Contains a comprehensive resource on the latest developments in geospatial technologies and their use in monitoring natural resources, productivity mapping, and modeling Explains the geo-computation methods and online algorithm developments Includes clear guidance on how best to use geospatial data for various applications Discusses case studies from a variety of fields and current trends in the management of natural resources Provides future scenarios concerning platforms, sensors, data analysis, and interpretation techniques This book is written for remote sensing and GIS professionals in environmental institutions and government who are involved in natural resource management projects. Senior undergraduate and graduate-level students in Earth sciences, geography, or environmental management can also use this text for supplementary reading.
Today is a Great Day!: New Attitudes for Attaining Project Success
by Alfonso BuceroToday is a Great Day! New Attitudes for Attaining Project Success is a beacon of positivity and inspiration to project managers who, in their day-to-day work, are beset with challenges and uncertainty. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, insightful reflections, and practical wisdom, the book shows project managers how to embrace each day with a sense of optimism and purpose.At the book’s core is the message that attitude shapes outcomes. This powerful message helps readers to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and resilience, regardless of the circumstances they may face. Drawing from personal experience navigating the ups and downs of delivering projects, Bucero explains how adopting a positive outlook can transform obstacles into opportunities and setbacks into steppingstones.This call to action encourages readers to apply the insights gained from the book to their own projects. It guides project managers through the steps towards a positive attitude that fosters a project team culture focused on growth and project success. The book: Gives some examples of “positive attitude – project success” for project and organizational success Helps project managers and executives create a positive atmosphere to manage projects successfully Shows how to understand and empathize with all project stakeholders to work efficiently together This book is an attitude implementation guide filled with tools, real-world examples, and global case studies that address an international audience. Based on the author's award-winning background as a project and program manager, as well as a project management trainer and consultant, the book shares case studies, best practices, and mindsets, as well as exercises and checklists, to help project managers and executives adopt winning attitudes that can promote project success.
Death in the Trees (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by John CreaseyA British secret agent must find a killer to clear his name in this classic crime novel by the author of the Department Z series.Patrick Dawlish is many things: a fruit farmer, a boxer, a war hero, a British Secret Service agent, and, of course, a husband. He is not, however, a traitor, as Prof. Gurth Haffmeyer has everyone believing. The real traitor—who trades government secrets and is responsible for the deaths of many loyal British and American agents—is Haffmeyer himself.In order to clear his name, Dawlish travels to a forest in America’s Pacific Northwest to get Haffmeyer to talk, but when he arrives the professor is already dead. Now, Dawlish’s only lead to find the killer is Haffmeyer’s beautiful wife, Vanessa. The trouble is that she’s now pointing a gun at Dawlish . . .