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Building Strategy and Performance
by Kim WarrenThe fundamental challenge facing business leaders is to drive performance into the future--the dynamics of strategy. To tackle this effectively, they need a clear understanding of what causes performance to improve or deteriorate and what power they have to change this trajectory for the better. Without this understanding, they risk making poor choices about their future--failing to exploit promising opportunities, pursuing unachievable aims, or falling victim to competitive and other threats. Building Strategy and Performance Through Time sets the agenda for building business strategy in powerful, actionable, and accessible terms. It gives executives clear frameworks for answering three fundamental questions: * Why is our business performance following its current path? * Where is it going if we carry on as we are? * How can we design a robust strategy to transform this future? The existing strategy tools most widely used help guide management's choices about where to compete--which customers to serve, with what products and services, and how to deliver those products and services to those customers effectively and profitably. While this choice is important, it is not often changed in any fundamental way; having found a reasonably strong and profitable position on these issues, few firms will, or should, set off in a new direction. But there is still much to be done to deliver that strategy, powerfully and sustainably over time. Many decisions need to be made, continually and holistically, across all functions of the business and adapted as conditions change from month to month and year to year. Pricing, product development, marketing, hiring, service levels, and other decisions cannot be made in isolation but must take into account other choices being made, elsewhere and at different times. Building Strategy and Performance Through Time explains a reliable, practical method, known as strategy dynamics, that creates a living picture of how an enterprise actually works and delivers performance. This picture shows exactly where the levers are that management controls and how to choose what to do, when, and how much, to accomplish your specific goals. It shows, too, how the same approach can be used to defeat competitors, cope with other outside forces, and keep delivering performance.
Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself
by Simon Mundie'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'Simon has looked into something we actually all know or at least once did - the ability to live life more in the now' JASON FOXSimon Mundie, host of The Life Lessons podcast, draws on interviews with some of the world's sporting legends to redefine how we understand – and pursue - success through 8 key lessons.As the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for the best part of a decade, Simon Mundie was pitch-side at many of the most high-profile sporting events in history. It was often thrilling, but the emphasis always seemed to be on results, tactics and the score. But as the saying goes, sport is a metaphor for life – so Simon set out to explore that.Drawing on interviews with sporting legends from Jonny Wilkinson to Kate Richardson-Walsh, Caitlyn Jenner to Goldie Sayers, along with psychologists, philosophers and world-renowned thinkers, Simon shares some of the tools and techniques that sportspeople have embraced to grow and evolve. From developing emotional intelligence to the power of true acceptance and the joy of getting in flow, he explores eight universal themes that are highlighted in sport, but that are all too easily overlooked.What can the careers of Gaël Monfils and Andy Murray teach us about exploring our potential? What can England's Olympic gold-medal winning hockey team teach us about the power of being truly selfless? Wise and inspiring, Champion Thinking illustrates that the contentment we are all looking for isn't somewhere 'out there' – it's actually so close that we tend to overlook it.'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRA'Mundie understands something most of us discover eventually: that the pursuit of sporting excellence is the best guide we have to what it means to be human' AMOL RAJAN
Clothing Alterations and Repairs: Maintaining a Sustainable Wardrobe
by Chelsey Byrd LewallenA detailed, step-by-step guide to successfully altering and repairing ready-made apparel that will help you achieve the perfect fit and extend the life of your clothing.Whether you are interested in tailoring your wardrobe, starting a business, or learning a skill that will save you money and the planet, you'll find what you need through illustrated step-by-step projects and no-nonsense videos. You'll learn to make alterations to your ready-made clothing, including a variety of hemming techniques and taking in/ letting out seams, and repair methods to fix zippers, tears, and holes. There are also detailed guidelines on more complex techniques, including adjusting suit jacket sleeves, reshaping necklines and even fixing backpacks, tents and bags.
The Complete Works of Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game Of Life And How To Play It; Your Word Is Your Wand; The Secret Door To Success; And The Power Of The Spoken Word (Dover Empower Your Life)
by Florence Scovel ShinnFlorence Scovel Shinn taught generations of readers how to live richer, fuller lives with her four empowering classics: The Game of Life and How to Play It; Your Word Is Your Wand; The Secret Door to Success; and The Power of the Spoken Word. This volume collects all four of those works, offering a wealth of affirmations and real-life success stories. Self-improvement expert Norman Vincent Peale praised Shinn's works as essential guides, helping readers to "find prosperity, solve problems, and have better health."
The Cost Of Competence: Why Inequality Causes Depression, Eating Disorders, And Illness In Women
by Brett Silverstein Deborah Perlick
Dream Cultures: Explorations In The Comparative History Of Dreaming
by David Shulman Guy G. StroumsaThis volume offers a comparative, cross-cultural history of dreams. The essays examine a wide range of texts concerning dreams, as culled from a rich variety of religious contexts: China, India, the Americas, classical Greek and Roman antiquity, early Christianity, and medieval Judaism and Islam. Taken together, these pieces constitute an important first step toward a new understanding of the differences and similarities between the ways in which different cultures experience the universal yet utterly unique world of dreams.
Eat My Glitter Dust: Positive Words for Self-care
by Lucy KirkGet ready to live your best life, by way of the unicorn. The ultimate self-care guide. Wouldn’t it be brilliant if when ‘adulting’ got too much, you could turn to a unicorn best friend for advice? Eat My Glitter Dust imagines a world where these fierce creatures are alive in more than our imaginations and can teach us how to bring a bit of sparkle and sass into our everyday lives. Beautifully illustrated by artist Lucy Kirk, this self-care guide is packed with motivating quotes and life advice covering topics including love, friendship, work, and the all- important chill time many millennials struggle to prioritize. Eat My Glitter Dust will remind you to be fabulous in every aspect of your life, to work hard but play harder, be your best authentic self, celebrate the sweet things in life (coffee, doughnuts, friends), and spend time with nature... even if the most adventurous you usually get is watering the three succulents on your windowsill. This fun and quirky book will teach you how to live your best life and will look at home on any Instagrammable bookshelf or coffee table.
Eat Without Fear: Harnessing Science to Confront and Overcome Your Eating Disorder
by Nicholas Farrell Carolyn Becker Glenn WallerEating disorders are serious conditions that can be hard to treat; however, the chances of overcoming an eating disorder increase when exposure therapy is used as part of the overall treatment strategy. Exposure therapy involves confronting (rather than avoiding) challenging scenarios that evoke distress, and though this technique has typically been used mainly by psychotherapists, people struggling with eating disorders can use it on their own to reduce troubling eating behaviors. Eat Without Fear provides practical, reader-friendly information about this innovative, scientifically-supported approach, as well as guidance on how to apply it effectively to beat an eating disorder using a "team approach" that involves family members, friends, and other loved ones. Readers will benefit from the use of easy-to-understand language describing the key concepts of eating disorders and how exposure therapy can help treat them. Additionally, the book guides readers through therapeutic activities that enable them to effectively practice exposure therapy techniques on their own. Given the value of involving family members and other supportive people in the eating disorder recovery process, this book encourages collaboration between readers and their loved ones and offers practical suggestions for how they can work together to achieve their desired goals.
Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette
by Eleanor RooseveltIn an era of incivility, discover a timeless guide to good manners from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. “The basis of all good human behavior is kindness,” says Eleanor Roosevelt in this classic handbook, first published in 1962 as a “modern book of etiquette for modern Americans.” As a politician, diplomat, and activist, as well as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt knew that thoughtful, civil behavior was essential to peaceful, productive relationships. In this etiquette guide, she teaches that decorum is not about strict adherence to formal rules; it is about approaching all social situations with consideration for others. She advises, “If ever you find yourself in a situation in which following a formal rule would be manifestly unkind, forget it, and be kind instead.” Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Roosevelt covers a broad range of topics, including business dealings and family affairs, writing letters and receiving guests, and entertaining at home and traveling abroad. Beginning with the necessity of good manners between husband and wife, she considers the importance of courtesy in society at large and the role all Americans play as ambassadors of democracy while visiting foreign countries. In an era of incivility, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Book of Common Sense Etiquette is more relevant than ever. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Mark
by J. C. RyleIf the best way to understand the Christian Faith is to read the Gospels, then the next books in order of importance have to be those which aid in the understanding of those Gospels. Observing this need in his own parish, J. C. Ryle prepared his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels which have encircled the earth for more than a century with undiminished popularity and usefulness. Ryle's 'plain and pointed' words are a great stimulus to the reading of the Bible itself. While his chief aim is to help the reader to know Christ he also has another object in view. He writes so that his commentary on Mark can be read aloud to a group. Unlike many authors he is equally good, read or heard. There are many other fuller Commentaries on the Gospels, but no others make such compelling listening - whether it be in the family, in neighbourly groups, or over the air - as those of J. C. Ryle.
The Forever Wardrobe: Find your style. Transform your clothes. Save time and money.
by Anna CascarinaThe ultimate capsule wardrobe guide from fashion editor and social media influencer, Anna Cascarina'Anna champions ageless style, body inclusivity and staying in love with your clothes. Her book is a go-to for anyone who needs advice on how to dress' ? Sarah Tomczak, Editor-in-Chief of Red magazineHave you ever opened your wardrobe and, despite it being bulging with clothes, don't know what to wear? Enter the capsule wardrobe, a streamlined approach to creating a long-lasting and empowering wardrobe, whatever your style or budget. One that's good for you and the planet.Let fashion editor Anna Cascarina give you the tools and knowledge to create a wardrobe full of pieces you'll love and wear time and time again. With easy-to-follow steps, tools and questionnaires, this book will help you build a wardrobe and dress in a way that not only reflects your personality and style (it's not just solely neutrals!) and fills you with confidence but it will also help you understand how to consciously buy items (be it new or vintage as well as renting), take care of clothes and avoid fast fashion trends once and for all.'Using Anna's advice, creating your dream wardrobe becomes a process that feels like second nature and just makes sense. Everything that you need to know about personal style is in here!' ? Anna Newton, @theannaedit'Beautiful, inspiring, useful – this should be the fashion manual for everyone who wants to fall back in love with getting dressed' ? Jo Elvin
Fostering Resilience And Well-being In Children And Families In Poverty: Why Hope Still Matters
by Valerie Maholmes
A Goat for Azazel: A Novel of Christian Origins (Testament Of Man Ser.)
by Vardis FisherLUST AND REDEMPTION, SIN AND SALVATION—THE EPIC NOVEL OF A YOUNG ROMAN IN THE FLESHPOTS OF AN ANCIENT WORLD.HE SAW HIS MOTHER BURNED AT THE STAKEThis soul-searching experience changed an innocent young Roman into a pleasure-seeking hedonist lusting for flesh. Yet, there was something about the new religion that obsessed him. What was it that made Christian martyrs go to their deaths with a smile on their lips?...Christ had preached love; only through love could man be re-born. So it was that Damon set out in search of the answers to puzzling riddles about love and lust, the spirit and the flesh, barbarian pantheism and gentle Christianity…The latest in Vardis Fisher’s TESTAMENT OF MAN series. ‘The most ambitious project in present-day fiction!’—The New York Herald TribuneDAMON SOUGHT LOVE—from Levilla, the beautiful young Christian, who withheld her ripe body from him;—from Murdia, the sensualist, who knew how to arouse men with passionate abandon;—from Ayla, the voluptuous dancing girl, whose cloying movements invited a strange relationship;—from the father he never knew; from the religion he yearned to believe in...Here is the fascinating odyssey of a young Roman who sated himself in the dissolute world of the First Century...until he finally found the goal of his quest for love in a new and sublime experience.
God's Faithfulness in Trials and Testings
by Sandy EdmonsonThis short booklet is filled with encouraging insights, drawn from Scripture. The author writes with compassion, and explains Bible passages in a way that is clear and easy to understand. The author of this book donated a digital copy to Bookshare.org. Join us in thanking Crusader Books for providing its accessible digital book to this community.
The Green Camping Book: How to camp sustainably, ethically and responsibly
by Mr Martin DoreyFrom Martin Dorey - lifelong camper, campervanner and committed environmentalist - a manifesto on how to camp greener and more responsibly while enjoying the outdoors.Planet earth is in crisis. Climate change is affecting everyone, and everyone has a responsibility to do all they can to make things better, including campers and campervanners. In fact, it often falls to us to protect our spaces and fight to keep them the way we like them.This book shows us how we can do it. The Green Camping Book signposts you towards making more sustainable choices about kit, where to stay, how to travel, what to wear, and what we can keep doing to fight for green spaces we love. It is a book for people who want to reduce their impact and carbon footprint but don't want to stop exploring. It is for people who want to get out, off the sofa, and into the wilderness without doing it further damage. It is for people who think they could do more, but don't know how. It asks of everyone who likes spending time outdoors to think about their impact and to take urgent, important steps to soften their footprint on the world.
Green Gifts: 40 Sustainable and Beautiful Present Ideas
by Rosie James Claire CaterFrom homemade spa-day pamper products to gorgeous homewares, these 40 eco-gifting ideas will show you how to create presents from everyday household items. Whether you're eco-conscious and keen to reduce your plastic usage or want to be more sensible with your spending, this gorgeous craft compendium provides step-by-step guides to produce gifts that don't compromise on design or quality. Presents for sustainable living Home-grown plants and succulents from cuttings Self-care treatsOn-the-go necessities Special occasions Presents for furry loved ones … as well as tips and tricks on creating your own wrapping paper and gift tags, and much more besides. You'll be able to create modest yet striking products from items in your home and reward friends and family with carefully made contemporary treats. And by replacing disposable presents with recycled, eco-friendly ones that have been hand-made from materials in your home, you'll be saving your pennies while saving the world. The ultimate guide to eco-living and giving.
Healthy Sleep: Your Questions Answered (Q&A Health Guides)
by John T. Peachey Diane C. ZelmanWe all know how important sleep is, but many of us struggle to consistently get enough high-quality rest. This book answers readers' sleep-related questions and offers guidance for a better night's slumber.Part of Bloomsbury's Q&A Health Guides series, this book aims to educate teens and young adults about the importance of sleep through an engaging question-and-answer format. The book's 44 questions cover the basics of sleep and dreaming, the connection between sleep and health, sleep problems and disorders, and how to improve sleep:- Why exactly is sleep so important?- How does not getting enough impact physical wellbeing, academic performance, and interactions with others?- How do you know if you have a sleep disorder?- Can caffeine and power naps really make up for poor sleep habits?The text strikes a balance between theory and practice, offering both clear explanations of foundational concepts in sleep science and useful suggestions that readers can implement in their own lives.Augmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The "Common Misconceptions" section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing myths about sleep, directing readers to additional information in the text. The glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while a directory of resources curates a list of the most useful sleep-related books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they're looking for more information about sleep or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the "Guide to Health Literacy" section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the Internet.
Helping Battered Women: New Perspectives And Remedies
by Albert R. RobertsRecent estimates indicate that as many as 8.7 million women are beaten in their homes each year. This is an alarming national statistic, but there is hope. This book examines both social work and criminal justice professional's methods of intervention on behalf of battered women escaping from violent relationships. Helping Battered Women fills a major gap in the literature on the subject. The author provides the reader with the most current, comprehensive, empirically-based, and realistic overview of policy and intervention methods of women escaping from violent relationships. This interdisciplinary volume integrates a rich diversity of perspectives by internationally recognized professors and scholars in the fields of social work, clinical psychology, and criminal justice. The authors of each of the individual chapters tackle one of the major social problems of our times--violence against women--in a systematic and sensitive manner. The authors provide a clear and cogent argument for advocacy and social change in battered women's shelters, police precincts, state legislatures, and the nation's criminal courts.
How To Be An Adult: A Book of Real Help
by Michael O'Mara BooksA gem of a book with all kinds of advice on 'adulting' taken from old household manuals that were a staple in every home before the days of the Google search. This retro handbook will make you laugh out loud AND teach you all manner of household cleaning tips, how to get to grips with your revolutionary new blender and top tips on curing baldness. You'll never need to call home again.Selecting modern furnishings? Look no further. Heard about the latest in ‘refrigeration’? All those labour-saving devices are here. Plagued by wretched freckles? We have the solution! Planning a bridge party? Let this book be your guide.Accompanied by reproductions of real-life advertisements, which now seem very tongue-in-cheek, this hilarious guide to the adult world is the perfect gift for those just leaving home.