Make the move up to senior management with lessons from world-renowned business school experts Based on themes from INSEAD's popular Transition to General Management programme, authors Kevin Kaiser, Michael Pich, and I.J. Schecter offer sound advice and practical insights for those looking to move to senior general management roles.
James Brown. John Brown's raid. Brown v. the Topeka Board of Ed. The prizewinning author of Blue Laws meditates on all things "brown" in this powerful new collection--now in paperback.Divided into "Home Recordings" and "Field Recordings," Brown speaks to the way personal experience is shaped by culture, while culture is forever affected by the personal, recalling a black Kansas boyhood to comment on our times. From "History"--a song of Kansas high-school fixture Mr. W., who gave his students "the Sixties / minus Malcolm X, or Watts, / barely a march on Washington"--to "Money Road," a sobering pilgrimage to the site of Emmett Till's lynching, the poems engage place and the past and their intertwined power. These thirty-two taut poems and poetic sequences, including an oratorio based on Mississippi "barkeep, activist, waiter" Booker Wright that was performed at Carnegie Hall and the vibrant sonnet cycle "De La Soul Is Dead," about the days when hip-hop was growing up ("we were black then, not yet / African American"), remind us that blackness and brownness tell an ongoing story. A testament to Young's own--and our collective--experience, Brown offers beautiful, sustained harmonies from a poet whose wisdom deepens with time.
"Levers of Power argues that corporations' influence ultimately derives from their control over the economic resources on which society depends. When business goes on a 'capital strike' by refusing to invest in particular locations or industries, it imposes material hardship on specific groups or even the economy as a whole. For this reason, even politicians who are not dependent on corporate campaign cash must strive to keep capitalists happy"-- Provided by publisher
A groundbreaking guide to making profitable business decisions Do you wonder why your value initiatives aren't providing the payoff you'd hoped for? Could it be because you've been thinking about value all wrong? According to the authors of this groundbreaking guide, there's a very good chance that you have.
In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature. There was a boy named Emile who fell in love with a field. It was wide and blue-- and if you could have seen it so would've you. Emile loves the field close to his home--in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms and leaves. But not as much in winter, when he has to share his beautiful, changeable field with other children...and their sleds. This relatable and lyrical ode to one boy's love for his neighborhood field celebrates how spending time in nature allows children to dream, to imagine...and even to share.
Navigate the deepest questions of faith with the compassionate guidance of a pastor whose faith nearly fell apart. This book is essential for anyone facing a crisis of faith. When doubts arise, many fear voicing their concerns, but questioning is a natural part of the journey toward truth. Author and pastor Kevin M. Young shares his firsthand experience, addressing the growing distrust in clergy and the burnout many face. An honest reckoning with the church's role in our lives is crucial. This work helps you return to square one, reengaging with the church, clergy, and God through methods foundational to Christianity. Embark on the next phase of your spiritual journey, even if disillusioned with organized religion. Receive wisdom from an open-minded pastor who has grappled with his own faith. Examine the influences of God, Evangelicalism, and the church in your life. Rediscover the foundations of faith to navigate your questions toward a stronger spirituality. The book guides you in applying ancient spiritual practices to your journey, regardless of your denominational identity or tradition. Anyone experiencing a crisis of faith or persistent questions about the church's direction will find healing and answers within these pages.
