A brilliant analysis of identity politics by world-renowned thinker Olivier Roy.

This book is for junior and senior managers who want to improve their lean manufacturing departments. It offers practical insights based on real-world examples that demonstrate successful lean practices. By looking at these examples, readers can learn helpful strategies to simplify processes, cut waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within their teams. The book serves as a clear guide to understanding lean manufacturing principles, helping managers create meaningful change and achieve lasting performance improvements.

There are plenty of individuals across the globe that suffer with Alcoholism. This guide provides those individuals with a no-nonsense guide to live their best and healthiest lives while continuing to drink.

To prosper—or even survive—in today's highly chaotic, competitive, and exasperating philanthropic environment, stakeholders must continually evolve and improve. Doing so, however, is much more arduous than most can comprehend. Working to achieve genuine social change is a punishing pursuit, and one where the odds are often stacked against you. Any misstep could cost local children a safe home, women a network to survive, seniors a retirement that includes basic necessities, and much more. After working in the nonprofit sector for almost 30 years, it became clear to author Kim Brock that the industry had become overly comfortable with its own underperformance. This common deficiency empowered her to write "The Plague of Nonprofit Mediocrity."

The concepts in this collection were inspired by the Equal Interval System (EIS) created by arranger/composer Lyle Spud Murphy. His goal was to create an atonal method for composition based on the naturally occurring overtone series. Essentially, these studies in "musical mathematics" can teach you how to write free horizontal lines. Fellow guitarist, Terry Thompson asked me to write out some lines that could be applied within the context of musical improvisation.

Wonder and awe lie at the heart of life’s most profound questions. Wonderstruck shows how these emotions respond to our fundamental need to make sense of ourselves and everything around us, and how they enable us to engage with the world as if we are experiencing it for the first time.

Robert “Bicycle Bob” Silverman achieved the impossible with his small but loyal band of followers in Le Monde a Bicyclette (MàB), together with a few allies. Over three decades. Montreal was transformed from one of the least bicycle-friendly cities in North America to becoming the cycling capital of North America by practising colorful cyclodramas, or street theatre with group members dressed in costume.

With this book, renowned photographer, marine biologist, and environmentalist Cristina Mittermeier aims to convey to the broadest possible audience, and with the determination that characterizes her, the HOPE she sees in the intimate link between human beings and their environment. Mitty believes that stunning visual storytelling is the key to unlocking critical action to help heal our ocean and save our planet: “I try to rebuild the bridges that create the vital psychological connection that simply says: humans cannot survive without nature—all of nature.”

The latest breakthroughs in cancer research from potential vaccines to gene therapy

The latest breakthroughs in nanomedicine from microscopic medicine to cancer-fighting electron beams

Dolls have been beloved companions and instruments of magic for millennia. They are among the most ancient Egyptian and Roman artifacts. Not only playthings for children, they also provide lifelong comfort and companionship.

Analyses how the covert cooperation between Ankara and Jerusalem in the 1980s was rooted in the denial of the Armenian Genocide.

An examination of the way in which small presses expanded authorship to include publishing practices as forms of avant-garde conceptual writing.

Follow performance coach Sherry Richert Belul’s logistical and compassionate recommendations for navigating your final moments.

Reforged RPG: Tome of Rules is a veteran, playtested, tabletop role-playing system adaptable for any setting. After 25 years of development and over 10,000 hours of playtesting by over 135 players, we look forward to bringing your campaign to life with over 500 pages of core rules in this companion to our fully interactive Character Creation app. The Tome of Rules contains a Lexicon of over 600 Character Skills, a Codex of over 300 Species Attributes, a Grimoire with over 400 Sorcery and Ritual Spells, a Divine Cannon of over 400 Blessings, and a Mimesis Storytellers Guide for world-building, character statuses, environmental effects, and equipment building. For experienced campaigns and storytellers, Reforged RPG also features a flexible adaptation system which allows characters of one species to gain abilities and attributes of another species as they slowly apotheosis or transform into a greater form.

A behind-the-scenes look at 30 years of climate negotiations as told by key Canadian figures, exploring breakthroughs, setbacks, and Canada’s role in shaping global climate action.

Great leaders don’t just see the path ahead – they see themselves clearly first; mastering self-awareness is the difference between thriving at the top and blindly leading toward failure.

Learn the amazing story of Father Antonio Margil, a Franciscan priest of the 17th and 18th centuries who brought the Catholic faith to Texas! Bring his story to life with color, and learn it by heart through writing.

A fractured nation, a bloody war and the discovery of a survivor's mysterious journal prompt a daring rescue mission to avoid even darker days ahead!

Why do I write? Well, my #1 motive is that I like to think, and writing helps me to do just that. I can write something and then look at and say either: "Hey. I like that." or "What the hell was I thinking"? Exactly! True, I'm often prone to getting a rise out of folks by occasionally being just a bit outrageous, and hopefully thereby prying a reaction out of them and challenging them to think outside of the box. But as a Preacher, it was often hard for me to secure any real, in depth, responses to my Preaching. Oh, I'd get the occasional, "Nice Sermon Rev." or "You hit a little close too home today Rev." but I never got any details as to why it was "nice", or as to why it might have "hit too close to home". Now had those discussions actually occurred, they would have been alive with spirited ideas and opinions, and we'd have had a lot of fun! Whatever, you may wholeheartedly disagree with a whole slew of my thoughts here, but that's OK, cause if these words of mine made you think, and maybe induced you to develop a considered and researched rebuttal, then my labors here were well worth the effort. And that kind of outcome would, for me, be sufficient.

Written in the Stars is not your typical Advent devotional. Drawing from the deep well of biblical theology and shaped by multiple scholarly insights, this 25-day journey invites you to explore the story of Jesus' birth through the lens of ancient Scripture, cosmic imagery, and profound spiritual reflection.The structure of this devotional follows a biblical pattern of storytelling, placing the most important truth at the center and then mirroring key theological themes on either side. From creation to the prophets, from messianic foreshadowings to divine appearances, every day builds toward the incarnation of Immanuel: God with us.Written in the Stars offers accessible daily reflections that illuminate the richness of Christ's identity and mission. More than a devotional, it's an invitation to pause, reflect, and be drawn into the deeper currents of Scripture. This study is designed not only to prepare your heart for the season, but to serve as a launching point for ongoing exploration—helping you uncover deeper biblical themes and encouraging a lifelong pursuit of God's truth in your walk of faith.

Step into a world where sophistication meets style, and fashion gracefully intertwines with the art of wine. "The Fashionista's Guide to Wine Talk, Volume 1" is your chic companion to exploring the captivating synergy between your favorite wardrobe staples and a glass of fine wine. This elegant guide introduces you to popular grape varietals and wine styles from around the globe, offering approachable education for both seasoned wine lovers and enthusiastic beginners.Discover the shared vocabulary of style and wine as you learn to describe wines with the same flair you use for fashion. Whether it's the color, aroma, or unique character, this book reveals how the language of fashion perfectly articulates the essence of wine. Keep this guide in your closet or dressing room for a delightful reference, enhancing your wine and fashion pairing experiences.Prepare to sip, savor, and style your way through this enchanting journey, expressing your wine experiences with confidence and elegance. Embark on this harmonious dance of fashion and wine and anticipate future volumes that will delve deeper into the world of wine and style.

Terry Tilt, a tilt-rotor airplane, travels back in time and saves a baby dinosaur.

Take control and survive a disaster in any season with this practical guide that provides checklists, step-by-step instructions, and more vital information on emergency preparedness.

Dave Munson’s wild, near-death journey from teacher to founder of Saddleback Leather is a testament to resilience, faith and the relentless pursuit of meaningful work – proving that the best adventures are the ones you never planned.

For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios.