How I Became a Doctor is an illustrated account of a little brown boy named Joshua and his life\'s journey toward becoming a doctor.

Analyses how leaders implement DEIB organisational change initiatives. It provides an interdisciplinary perspective of how issues and challenges pertaining to DEIB management affect organisation performance, and covers topics such as inclusive organisational identity, socio-intercultural entrepreneurship, and supplier diversity programs.

pbAn exploration of the representational culture of Alzheimer\'s disease and how media technologies shape our ideas of cognition and aging b br ppWith no known cause or cure despite a century of research, Alzheimer\'s disease is a true medical mystery. In iMediating Alzheimer\'si, Scott Selberg examines the nature of this enduring national health crisis by looking at the disease\'s relationship to

pIt is surely a significant manifestation of the permanence of the soul\'s quest for God that the Western world, at a time when human values, principles, and ideals are being questioned and rejected, has turned to an interest in the age-old practice of the East - the quest for inner peace and tranquility as found in the profoundly moving experience of contemplation after the method of Zen Buddhism.

pMany books on aging focus on managing lifestyle approaches to longevity, but few explore the process of aging from the inside out. This book explains what is going on inside cells and organs that result in the outward appearances of aging and how readers can stop--and even reverse--these processes.p

pDo you have a pet fish Did it die Either way, this is the book for you.ppWith 10 fun fish funerals, you can decide how to say goodbye -- from the Traditional Shoebox Burial to an epic Viking Funeral Each one comes with step-by-step instructions, eulogies to read aloud, and stunning illustrations.ppPerfect for anyone who forgot to feed their fish over vacation, or whose kid truly thought the the fish

The story behind the great thinkers and politicians who have shaped human history over the past two millennia

The Edda, Volume 1 The Divine Mythology Of The North Popular Studies In Mythology, Romance, And Folklore, No. 12, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first

While caring for the family farm and his widowed mother during the Civil War, young Ebenezer Fears dreams of joining his older brothers in the Union Army. Confederate bushwhackers attack their home, stealing everything of value, and Ebby seeks revenge. He joins the army over his mother\'s objections and is sent on a scouting mission. Someone unexpectedly betrays him into Confederate hands where he

Information and Computer Ethics deals with the basic idea of information ethics. It also includes the concept of moral methodology and information technology. It provides the reader with basic insights of global development of information technology and computer ethics so as to understand the ethical issues that are involved in the information and computer sector along with the regulatory issues and

strongBegin your journey to Zen-an essential beginner\'s guide to Buddhism.strongpbrppDo you often feel anxious and stressed out Do you experience difficulty sleeping at night due to overthinking Do you feel like you are always running around without actually getting anything done ppIf you\'ve answered yes, then this book is your key to reclaiming control over your life. ppemBeginning Zen Buddhism

pThis is a textbook which gradually introduces the student to the statistical mechanical study of the different phases of matter and to the phase transitions between them. Throughout, only simple models of both ordinary and soft matter are used but these are studied in full detail. The subject is developed in a pedagogical manner, starting from the basics, going from the simple ideal systems to the

The Brief History of Men\'s Underwear is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most overlooked and essential garments in men\'s fashion. From the earliest loincloths to modern-day compression shorts, this book takes a deep dive into the evolution of men\'s underwear over time. With chapters covering everything from the cultural significance of men\'s underwear to the impact of celebrity culture

The ability to achieve business goals by incorporating disruptive technologies as driving forces is critical to an organization\'s survival. This book prepares executives for the challenge of creating a culture of exploration and shaping strategic transformation in times of profound disruption. How can leaders bridge the gap between business competence and the creation of new wealth br Understanding

pIn the Pacific, as elsewhere, indigenous communities live with the consequences of environmental mismanagement and over-exploitation but rarely benefit from the short-term economic profits such actions may generate within the global system.ppppNational and international policy frameworks ultimately rely on local community assent. Without effective local participation and partnership, these extremely

Since the 1990s, the virus and the network metaphors have become increasingly popular, finding application in a broad range of everyday discourses, academic disciplines, and fiction genres. In this book, Rahel Sixta Schmitz defines and discusses a trope recurring in Gothic fiction the supernatural media virus. This trope comprises the confluence of the virus, the network, and a deep, underlying media

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This collection is a call to arms that opens out the struggle for human survival in the epoch of the Anthropocene to remind us that this began not just in the factories of Europe but in the holds of the slave ships and plantations of the Caribbean. No natural world was more changed than the West Indian islands by sugar monoculture - and as the title poem begins At the end of this sentence, a flood

In the early 1800s, seventeen-year-old Hannah Whittier is traveling by ship down the coast from her Quaker home in Massachusetts to her brother\'s house in Charleston, South Carolina. To while away the dull hours, Hannah composes a list of qualities she wants in a husband. Boredom will soon be the least of her worries. First the Molly Claridge is boarded by the British frigate, H.M.S. Dissuade, and

Impact Investing The Practical Guide provides a beginner\'s guide for those new to impact investing by explaining the fundamentals and as a reference for practitioners already further along who may benefit from the more technical components of deal structuring. While plenty of books exist on impact investing, this book intends to be a practical guide for those looking for actionable strategies and