China and the World in a Changing Context: Perspectives from Ambassadors to China (China and Globalization)
English | 2022 | ISBN: 981168085X | 243 Pages | PDF EPUB | 13 MB
Ambassadors are a kind of vehicle and bellwether for globalization. These diplomatic envoys serve as pivotal contact points between nations across a wide range of fields, from economics and culture to health and the environment. The special group of ambassadors in this book - those based in Beijing - are at the forefront of what for many countries is one of their most important bilateral relationships, as well one of the most striking and consequential aspects of global affairs in the 21st century: the rise of China on the world stage.

Case Research in Public Management By David E McNabb
2010 | 352 Pages | ISBN: 0765623366 | PDF | 3 MB
Highly readable and non-technical, this handbook is designed to help students and non-profit managers gain a working knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting qualitative case study research in public organizations. This book is a motherload of practical and comprehensive guidance to planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting case research project findings. McNabb begins with a detailed rationale for the use of the case research approach in public administration, non-profit organizations, and political science. Then it provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct single-case, multicase, and meta-analysis research, with guidelines on organizing and writing the case report. Case Research in Public Management also includes many examples of case studies in a wide range of important topics in public administration, including performance management, sustainable government, technology management, security issues, emergency and disaster management, social and health services, infrastructure, public transportation, and transforming the work of government.

Carlos Acosta: The Reluctant Dancer By Margaret Willis
2011 | 220 Pages | ISBN: 1906413711 | PDF | 2 MB
Today Carlos Acosta is one of the world's most stunning classical ballet dancers, admired internationally for his firecracker, yet refined technique, for his riveting acting, and for his magnetic presence on stage. He is considered a national treasure in Cuba, and a matinee idol to global dance goers. This is the story of his growth from a street urchin in Cuba to an international star.

Careers Overseas by Salem Press
English | November 29, 2017 | ISBN: 1682175979 | 514 pages | PDF | 44 Mb
Careers Overseas is organized to bring together information about working and living overseas. The first chapter offers general information about working overseas, and the second chapter takes a closer look at studying and volunteering overseas. The remaining chapters consider wider categories, including business and finance; government and security; arts and entertainment, healthcare; resource management and exploration; science and research; travel and tourism. Each chapter includes a number of occupational profiles that offer an overview of the occupation as well as details about duties and responsibilities, occupation specialties, human and technological working environments, and transferrable skills and abilities. Interesting enhancements, like Fun Facts, Famous Firsts, and dozens of photos, add depth to the discussion. A highlight of each chapter is Conversation With a two-page interview with a professional working in a related job. The respondents share their personal career paths, detail potential for career advancement, offer advice for students, and include a try this for those interested in embarking on a career in their profession. Each chapter ranges in length from 3,500 to 4,500 words and begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes career clusters, interests, earnings and employment outlook. This is followed by these major categories: Overview includes detailed discussions on: Sphere of Work; Work Environment; Occupation Interest; A Day in the Life. Also included here is a Profile that outlines working conditions, educational needs, and physical abilities. You will also find the occupation s Holland Interest Score, which matches up character and personality traits with specific jobs. Occupational Specialties lists specific jobs that are related in some way, like Set Designer, Animators, and Photographer. Duties and Responsibilities are also included. Work Environment details the physical, human, and technological environment of the occupation profiled. Education, Training, and Advancement outlines how to prepare for this field while in high school, and what college courses to take, including licenses and certifications needed. A section is devoted to the Adult Job Seeker, and there is a list of skills and abilities needed to succeed in the job profiled. Earnings and Advancements offers baseline information about earnings potential so readers can gauge the difference between earnings in the U.S. and overseas. Employment and Outlook discusses employment trends, and projects growth to 2020. This section also lists related occupations. More Information includes associations that the reader can contact for more information. Several features continue to distinguish this reference series from other career oriented reference works. The back matter includes: Appendix A: Guide to Holland Code. This discusses John Holland s theory that people and work environments can be classified into six different groups: Realistic; Investigative; Artistic; Social; Enterprising; and Conventional. See if the job you want is right for you! Appendix B: General Bibliography. This is a collection of suggested readings, organized into major categories. Subject Index: Includes people, concepts, technologies, terms, principles, and all specific occupations discussed in the occupational profile chapters.

CROCHET GRANNY SQUARES!: Easy to Follow Guide! Discover What You Need to Know! by Magnus D'Jango
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09TTF4NJQ | 169 pages | EPUB | 5.43 Mb
How do I make a sunburst granny square? What do I need to crochet granny squares? How do you crochet a starburst stitch? How do you knit a granny square? How many granny squares does it take to make a cardigan? Keep reading...

COVID-19 and Communities: The University of Palermo's Voices and Analyses During the Pandemic
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030886212 | 261 Pages | PDF | 4 MB
This volume presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the SARS-COV-2 pandemic and its consequences elaborated in real-time. It embodies the University of Palermo's values and mission by bringing together academics of very diverse disciplinary fields on an issue that is disrupting all aspects of individual and community existence. This volume captures the voices of academics during the pandemic, allowing to crystallize the discourses that are emerging in a wide variety of scientific fields as events unfold and knowledge is rapidly evolving. They share the belief that to shed adequate light on the complex and multifaceted phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences necessarily requires the adoption of an interdisciplinary approach, the consideration of a multiplicity of perspectives, and of a variety of levels of analysis. The organization of the single contributions in chapters allows the exchange of different perspectives, whilst conveying a general overall framework to the interpretation of the many facets of the changes and crisis generated by COVID-19.

Building a Millionaire Mindset: The Keys to Developing the Right Mindset and Creating Wealth by Robert Hill
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09TWNWT5Q | 111 pages | EPUB | 0.15 Mb
Building a Millionaire Mindset

Graeme Kent, "Boxing's Strangest Fights: Incredible but True Encounters from over 250 Years of Boxing History"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 0860517152 | EPUB | pages: 256 | 1.5 mb
This volume brings together the strangest fights of boxing history and folklore, covering a period of over 250 years.

Blockchain Revolution How the Technology Behind Bitcoin and Various Other Cryptocurrencies Is Transforming the World by Joshua McPherson
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09TT8RZNT | 415 pages | EPUB | 43 Mb
The technology likely to have the greatest impact on the future of the world economy has arrived, and it's not self-driving cars, solar energy, or artificial intelligence.

Blockchain : A Complete Guide On How To Trade Bitcoin And Altcoins by Joshua McPherson
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09TTC2MDL | 320 pages | EPUB | 28 Mb
Cryptocurrencies are the largest wide range redistribution in background, that is just beginning to get attention. People are still perplexed what blockchain is, and extremely few comprehend the prospective it has. Isn't this the ideal time to learn more about it?