Samuel Ajayi Crowther was a pioneering linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. His life's journey, from capture by Muslim raiders and sale to Portuguese slavers to liberation by the British Royal Navy, shaped his profound interest in languages and faith. Crowther became a significant advocate for education and linguistic study among his people, marking him as a pivotal figure in West Africa's cultural and religious landscape.
One world's richest and best-known people in his day, Henry Ford was the founder of Ford Motor Company and a pioneering innovator of mass production. Ford's autobiography, My Life and Work, gives personal insight into the life of this prolific inventor and titan of industry. For the time, Ford awarded high wages to his workers despite his driving commitment towards reducing costs, which he did instead through the channels of business and technological innovation. Ford's vision held consumerism as a cornerstone of global peace and prosperity. In spite of not believing in accountants, Ford amassed an enormous wealth, most of which he left to the Ford Foundation.
Focusing on the structure of the Yoruba language, this comprehensive guide offers English speakers an in-depth understanding of its grammar and syntax. It covers essential topics such as phonology, morphology, and syntax, organized into chapters on nouns, verbs, and more, complete with explanations, examples, and exercises. Additionally, the book features a Yoruba-English vocabulary list and pronunciation guidance. It begins with insights into the Yoruba culture and language history, making it an invaluable resource for learners of this rich African language.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house known for its commitment to making literature accessible through large print editions. This initiative aims to assist readers with impaired vision, ensuring they can enjoy and engage with classic texts more easily.
Henry Ford, zakladateľ Ford Motor Company, publikoval svoju životopisnú knihu v roku 1922, päť rokov pred ukončením výroby legendárneho Modelu T. V diele zhrnul svoje videnie automobilovej výroby na začiatku motoristickej éry a zamýšľa sa nad filozofiou modernej priemyselnej výroby. Ford sa riadil štyrmi princípmi: nebáť sa budúcnosti, nevšímať si konkurenciu, uprednostňovať služby pred ziskom a chápať výrobu ako férový proces. Jeho inovatívne prístupy sa stali základom manažérskej praxe prvej polovice 20. storočia a dodnes sú aktuálne. Ford bol vizionár, stratég a prezieravý človek, ktorý zaviedol päťdňový pracovný týždeň a znížený pracovný čas.
Henry Ford (1863-1947) bol priekopníkom automobilového priemyslu a významne prispel k ranej motorizácii USA. Zavedením pásovej výroby zrevolucionizoval automobilku a implementoval prevratné sociálne programy pre zamestnancov. Po opustení farmárskeho života sa vyučil na zámočníka a pracoval vo firmách ako Westinghouse a Edison. Jeho snom bolo vytvoriť cenovo dostupný automobil, čo sa mu podarilo s Modelom T, ktorý sa predával za menej než 1 000 dolárov. Ford sa stal lídrom na americkom trhu s podielom nad 50 %. Napriek kontroverzným postojom voči antisemitizmu a podpore Hitlera počas fašizmu, po vojne sa zameral na výrobu pre americkú armádu. Po jeho smrti prevzal spoločnosť jeho vnuk Henry II.
