pAlthough world-class firms like GE and Motorola have relied on Six Sigma to build their performance cultures, these processes are all too often left out of human resources HR functions. This lack of Six Sigma principles is even more surprising because preventing errors and improving productivity are so critical to the people management processes of hiring, retention, appraisal, and development.ppFrom

pMigration across Europe\'s external and internal borders has introduced unprecedented sociocultural diversity, and with it, new questions about belonging, identity, and the incorporation of others into extant and emergent groups and communities. Bringing together leading cultural anthropologists, iDigesting Differencei offers a series of ethnographic studies that show incorporation to be a process

Women in Saudi Arabia are often described as either victims of patriarchal religion and society or successful survivors of discrimination imposed on them by others. Madawi Al-Rasheed\'s new book goes beyond these conventional tropes to probe the historical, political, and religious forces that have, across the years, delayed and thwarted their emancipation. The book demonstrates how, under the patronage

pThe first documented encounter between an English scholar and a Chinese scholar took place in the Summer of 1687 in Oxford, England, when Thomas Hyde, Bodley\'s Librarian and the foremost oriental scholar of his day, met Shen Fuzong, a native of Nanjing and the child of Christian converts, who was visiting Europe in the company of the Jesuits. This book presents the first fruits of that encounter,

The iconic heroes of Pathfinder delve deep into an ancient fortress built by the Runelords. Carved in the immense visage of Alaznist, Runelord of Wrath, the Hollow Mountain is home to a honeycomb labyrinth of trap-laden chambers and corridors. The Pathfinder agents must explore the ruins in search of a long-lost mystical artifact... but they\'re not alone. Competing explorers seek out the mountain\'s

pA thirty-day devotional, emPrizedem is a fresh take on often-familiar passages. Within the context of Scripture, Jennifer paints a beautiful picture of the kindness and gentleness of Jesus. Pointing to both Old and New Testament passages, be encouraged as you see you were loved from the beginning. Christ came for you. You are His beloved. You are His prized possession. You were worth the price.p

b All play, no prep8213fun and creative activities for toddlers ages 2-4 b pYour little one is bursting with enthusiasm, wonder, and... ENERGY! This activity book gives busy parents of a bustling toddler quick, easy, and fun-filled activities to engage your child\'s curiosity. With activities that use everyday household materials and require only 5 minutes or less to prepare, this book makes it simple

Jamaica\'s rich history has been the subject of many books, articles and papers. This collection of 18 original essays considers aspects of Jamaican history not covered in more general histories of the island and illuminates developments in Jamaican and West Indian history. The collection emphasises the relevance of history to everyday life and the development of a national identity, culture and economy.

In the recently updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5, the diagnostic concept of hypochondriasis was eliminated and replaced by somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder. emHypochondriasis and Health Anxiety A Guide for Cliniciansem, edited by Vladan Starcevic and Russell Noyes and written by prominent clinicians and researchers in the field, addresses current

pThis collector\'s edition is cleanly formatted for easy reading, 12 point Garamond, 1.15 spacing. In his unforgiving world, White Fang, part dog and part wolf, a wonderful creature, adaptable to every situation and challenge life throws at him, grows and responds and is steady on his feet. He is a survivor, with beauty and strength unlimited. He learns to follow the brutal laws of the North--fight

pHere comes the bride . . . there goes the groom.ppPenny Bracket waited two years to marry dream man Bram Shiraz. Then on the morning of the Big Day, while she\'s trying on her veil, Penny receives the worst two-line letter of her life emPenny, I can\'t go through with it. Sorry, Bram.em ppPenny\'s hurt and upset. But Esther, Penny\'s divorced mom, wants Bram\'s head on a platter. So Mom ambushes the

Artificial intelligence AI is a field within computer science that is attempting to build enhanced intelligence into computer systems. This book traces the history of the subject, from the early dreams of eighteenth-century and earlier pioneers to the more successful work of today s AI engineers. AI is becoming more and more a part of everyone s life. The technology is already embedded in face-recognizing

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pbDiscover how to manage this noisy world without it managing you.bp pIn iNumbi, distinguished author Dr. Charles R. Chaffin delivers a fun and evidence-based exploration of how you can devote more attention on what you believe is important while ignoring the distractions that increasingly permeate your life. Using research from cognitive, education, positive, and clinical psychology, the book identifies

This autobiography would not have been written except for the urging of my beloved spouse, Grace Lasser El-Ayouty, and our son, Joseph El-Ayouty. The title of this book was chosen by my son, Joseph El-Ayouty. He borrowed it from his grandfather, Sheikh El-Sayed Muhammad Hassanain El-Ayouty. It was uttered to me on August 27, 1952 as I was about to board the EXCAMBION, a vessel of American Lines, sailing

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Discover the hidden side of England\'s North East. From secret coves and deserted beaches to lost ruins, meadows and swimming rivers with over 1000 lesser-known places. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging travel writing. A beautiful book to appeal to armchair travellers, families and explorers. br br Discover ancient forests and hay meadows Scramble down to secret beaches and camp in

iBeef Practice Cow-Calf Production Medicinei is a text and a reference book for students in animal science and veterinary medicine, practitioners, and nutritionists who work with beef producers. Combining beef production and veterinary diagnosis and treatment, this title provides access to clear, concise, and comprehensive information to veterinarians and animal scientists working with beef producers.

Tom Cassogen Cass leaves home in Ireland in the late 1960s to join an old school friend in London. He is soon immersed in the drifting hippy culture of the time and through trial and tribulation, love and free living, forgets his childhood of poverty and abuse. His love for Celia drives him on as he evolves from a soft boy into an experienced young man. His journey through flatland London revolves