Research in times of crisis

Research in Times of Crisis

Research Methodology in Strategy and Management advances understanding of the methods used to study organizations – including managers, strategies, a

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Qualitative and Digital Research in Times of Crisis

Including contributions on qualitative and digital research from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas, this volume explores the creative

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Public Feminism in Times of Crisis

Public Feminism in Times of Crisis examines the public practice of feminism in the age of social media and in response to the acute crisis of the Trum

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Teaching Literature in Times of Crisis

Teaching Literature in Times of Crisis introduces teachers to methods for reading and studying literature with the aim of strengthening and promoting

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European Parliament in Times of EU Crisis

This book assesses the many changes that have occurred within the European Parliament and in its external relations since the Lisbon treaty (2009) and

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Banking Regulation in Times of Crisis

This book discusses the impact of regulations and supervision on banks performance, focusing on two emerging market economies, Turkey and Russia.

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European Civil Service in (Times of) Crisis

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Justice Crisis

Based on innovative recent empirical research, The Justice Crisis assesses what is and isn’t working in efforts to improve access to civil and fa

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Police–Community Relations in Times of Crisis

The deaths of Michael Brown and George Floyd at the hands of white police officers uncovered an apparent legitimacy crisis at the heart of American po

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Tax Law in Times of Crisis and Recovery

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National Identity and Europe in Times of Crisis

Europeanness is challenged by the multiple crises and debates happening across the continent. There is long-standing disagreement over EuropeÂ’s bound

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Early Childhood Education Leadership in Times of Crisis

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Politics of Social Protection During Times of Crisis

This Element lists the factors that explain cross-national and cross-temporal differences in policy effort: policy legacies, unified/divided governmen

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Handbook of Crisis Communication

The Handbook of Crisis Communication is a comprehensive examination of the latest research and critical issues in crisis communication. It includes a

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Truth Changes Everything – How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis

Renowned worldview and apologetics expert vividly illustrates how ordinary people who believed in Truth--not the relative "truths" of our current post

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Surviving the Climate Crisis

This is the first textbook to adopt an integrated perspective of climate change in Australia, drawing on research from the latest IPCC (2021, 2022) Si

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Emotions During Times of Disruption

Volume 18 of Research on Emotion in Organizations follows the theme of Emotions during Times of Disruption, contending that emotions and other affect

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Acute Crisis Leadership in Higher Education

This book explores higher education leadership during times of extreme pressures and limited, changing information.

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Crisis of the Criminal Law in the Democratic Constitutional State

The book shares the results of project research granted by the Castilla-La Mancha government, which has been composed by philosophers of law and crimi

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Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis

Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis outlines theories and models of social action art therapy, identifies its application in times of crisis

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Building Resilience in Global Business During Crisis

A series of calamities have, in the recent years, had an impact on business performance. This book explores strategies and business responses in times

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Final Crisis of the Stuart Monarchy

Written in a lively and engaging style, and designed to be accessible to a broader audience, this collection combines new research with the latest sch

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Perspectives and Initiatives in the Times of Coronavirus

During the early stages of the Corona pandemic of 2020, the sections of the School of Spiritual Science made individual contributions to the crisis in

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Strategic Risk and Crisis Management

Be ready to respond and recover in times of maximum chaos and learn how to create frameworks to prepare for potential high-impact events with this eff

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A History of My Times - Xenophon

<p>Xenophon's History recounts nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Continuing the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this is a fascinating chronicle of the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of Greece, and the wars with both Thebes and the might of Persia. An ...

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Flashpoints - The Emerging Crisis in Europe - George Friedman

<p>New York Times bestselling author and geopolitical forecaster George Friedman delivers a fascinating portrait of modern-day Europe, with special focus on significant political, cultural, and geographical flashpoints where the conflicts of the past are smoldering once again. For the past five hundred years, Europe has been the nexus of global culture and power. Bu...

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Leading Educational Systems and Schools in Times of Disruption and Exponential Change

This book provides an analysis of the impact of disruptive environments on education and closely examines national and international research-based li

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Empathic Civilization - The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis

In this sweeping new interpretation of the history of civilization, bestselling author Jeremy Rifkin looks at the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our development-and is likely to determine our fate as a species. Today we face unparalleled challenges in an energy-intensive and interconnected world that will demand an unprecedented level of mut...

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Lessons in Chemistry: A special hardback edition of the #1 Sunday Times bestseller - Garmus Bonnie

Anotace: LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN while stocks last - Discover this special hardback collector`s limited edition of the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller.THE 6-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING BOOKAUTHOR OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS`The most charming and life-enhancing novel I`ve read in ages` Sunday Times``Thought-provoking and stylish` Guardian---------------...

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Lessons in Chemistry: A special hardback edition of the #1 Sunday Times bestseller - Bonnie Garmus

<p>LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN while stocks last - Discover this special hardback collector's limited edition of the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller.THE 6-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING BOOKAUTHOR OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS'The most charming and life-enhancing novel I've read in ages' Sunday Times''Thought-provoking and stylish' Guardian----------------...

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Power of Images in the Age of Augustus

Art and architecture are mirrors of a society. They reflect the state of its values, especially in times of crisis or transition. Upon this premise Pa

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This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings (0241348870)

Kniha - autor Julia Samuel, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One of the most valuable books I've ever read' Adwoa Aboah ______________________________________________________________________________________ If change is the natural order of things, why do we struggle with the huge milestones in our lives? At a time when even the most certain things fee...

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The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World - Ian Bremmer

<p>New York Times BestsellerRenowned political scientist Ian Bremmer draws lessons from global challenges of the past 100 years-including the pandemic-to show how we can respond to three great crises unfolding over the next decade. In this revelatory, unnerving, and ultimately hopeful book, Bremmer details how domestic and international conflicts leave us unprepared...

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On the Origin of Time: The instant Sunday Times bestseller - Thomas Hertog

<p>'A wonderful book about Stephen Hawking's biggest legacy' Spectator'Truly mind-stretching... Immensely rewarding' The Times'This superbly written book offers insight into an extraordinary individual, the creative process, and the scope and limits of our current understanding of the cosmos' Sir Martin ReesStephen Hawking's closest collaborator offers the intellect...

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The Joy of Work: The No.1 Sunday Times Business Bestseller: 30 Ways to Fix Your Work Culture and Fall in Love with Your Job Again - Bruce Daisley

<p>‘Bruce Daisley is on a mission to change the world of work.’ The Times__________________________</p> <p>From the creator of hit podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat comes a revolutionary re-envisioning of how to enjoy your job.</p> <p>Do you want to get more done, feel less stressed and love your job again?</p> <p>Sometimes having a j...

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Light Over Liskeard: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Captain Corelli´s Mandolin - Bernieres Louis de

<p>Sometimes we must look to the past to survive the future. A novel about what really matters in life from the bestselling author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin Q wants a simpler and safer life. His work as a quantum cryptographer for the government has led him to believe a crisis is imminent for civilisation and he's looking for somewhere to ride out what's ahead...

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On Her Own Ground:The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker - A'Lelia Perry Bundles

<p>The book behind the new Netflix series, starring Octavia Spencer 'One of the most fabulous African-American figures of the twentieth century' Ishmael Reed Madam Walker was the first free-born child in her family, growing up in abject poverty in post-Civil War America. From humble beginnings, she overcame societal prejudice, family betrayals and epic business ri...

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On Her Own Ground:The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker - A´Lelia Bundles

Anotace: Madam Walker was the first free-born child in her family, growing up in abject poverty in post-Civil War America. From humble beginnings, she overcame societal prejudice, family betrayals and epic business rivalries to pioneer cosmetics that revolutionised black hair care, build a beauty empire, and become one of the wealthiest self-made women in America. Not ...

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When Things Don´t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times - Sunim Haemin

Anotace: From the internationally bestselling author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down***What if moments of great difficulty are, in fact, opportunities for growth and self-discovery? What if they can serve as stepping stones to greater things in life?Modern life doesn`t always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts ...

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When Things Don´t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times - Haemin Sunim

<p>From the internationally bestselling author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down***What if moments of great difficulty are, in fact, opportunities for growth and self-discovery? What if they can serve as stepping stones to greater things in life?Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts o...

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Good Economics for Hard Times: Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems (0141986190)

Kniha - autor Agnijo Banerjee; Esther Duflo, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In this revolutionary book, prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. From immigration to inequality, slowing growth to accelerating climate change...

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Good Economics for Hard Times : Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems - Banerjee Abhijit V.

Anotace: In this revolutionary book, prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. From immigration to inequality, slowing growth to accelerating climate change, we have the resources to address the challenges we face but we are so often blinded ...

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Good Economics for Hard Times : Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems - Abhijit V. Banerjee

<p>In this revolutionary book, prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. From immigration to inequality, slowing growth to accelerating climate change, we have the resources to address the challenges we face but we are so often blinded b...

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Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making - The New York Times bestseller - Tony Fadell

<p>An unorthodox guide to making things worth making, from 'the father of the iPod and iPhone' and the creator of Nest. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. An unorthodox guide to making things worth making, from 'the father of the iPod and iPhone' and the creator of Nest. Everyone deserves a mentor. For every career crisis, every fork in the road, you need someone to...

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Dungeons a Dragons RPG Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes english

Discover the truth about the great conflicts of the D a D multiverse in this supplement for the world's greatest roleplaying game.This tome is built on the writings of the renowned wizard from the world of Greyhawk, gathered over a lifetime of research and scholarship. In his travels to other realms and other planes of existence, he has made many friends, and has risked h...

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Affective Capitalism in Academia

Drawing on affect theory and research on academic capitalism and 11 international case studies, this book examines the contemporary crisis of universi

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Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America - Beth Macy

<p>Now a major TV series on Disney+ 'A shocking investigation... Dopesick is essential' The Times 'Unfolds with all the pace of a thriller' Observer 'A deep - and deeply needed - look into the troubled soul of America' Tom Hanks 'Essential reading' New York Times Beth Macy reveals the disturbing truth behind America's opioid crisis and explains how a nation has...

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Yes To Life In Spite of Everything - Viktor Emanuel Frankl

<p>'Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity' Edith Eger, bestselling author of The Choice'Offers a path to finding hope even in these dark times' The New York Times A rediscovered masterpiece by the 16 million copy bestselling author of Man's Search For MeaningJust months after his liberation from Auschwitz renowned psychi...

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Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs - Christopher Dunn

<p>From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key ...

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Tides of Fire

In the latest riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege du

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Less is Lost: ´An emotional and soul-searching sequel´ (Sunday Times) to the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning Less - Greer Andrew Sean

Anotace: The awkward and lovable hero of Andrew Sean Greer`s bestselling and prize-winning novel Less returns in this unforgettable road trip across America. `Wildly, painfully funny` David Sedaris`Unforgettable` Elizabeth Day`The joyfulness of this book is a balm` Madeline Miller`What a joy` Katie KitamuraFor Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well: he is a moderat...

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Less is Lost: ´An emotional and soul-searching sequel´ (Sunday Times) to the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning Less - Andrew Sean Greer

<p>The awkward and lovable hero of Andrew Sean Greer's bestselling and prize-winning novel Less returns in this unforgettable road trip across America. 'Wildly, painfully funny' David Sedaris'Unforgettable' Elizabeth Day'The joyfulness of this book is a balm' Madeline Miller'What a joy' Katie KitamuraFor Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well: he is a moderate...

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Irishman in China

It was a long journey--in more ways than mere geography--from a childhood in Northern Ireland to becoming the most influential foreigner in 19th-century China. This historical novel follows the life of Robert Hart, whose career in China spanned more than half a century during the turbulent last decades of the Qing dynasty. As the Qing government's Inspector General of the...

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In a Few Minutes Before Later

other times she uses narrative, documentary or scientific materials to record daily events during a time of pandemic, planetary crisis, political and

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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts : Close Encounters with Addiction - Gabor Maté

<p>To heal addiction, you have to go back to the start... Featured on Russell Brand's podcast Under the Skin Dr Gabor Mate is one of the world's most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings - based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness - are reframing how we view all human develo...

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The Dream of Europe : Travels in a Troubled Continent - Mak Geert

Anotace: How did the great European dream turn sour? And where do we go from here?From the author of the internationally acclaimed In Europe, a stunning history of our present, examining the first two decades of this most fragile and fraught new millennium.The great European project was built out of a common desire for peace, prosperity and freedom; a wish for a united E...

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The Dream of Europe : Travels in a Troubled Continent - Geert Mak

<p>How did the great European dream turn sour? And where do we go from here? From the author of the internationally acclaimed In Europe, a stunning history of our present, examining the first two decades of this most fragile and fraught new millennium. The great European project was built out of a common desire for peace, prosperity and freedom; a wish for a unite...

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Made in the USA: The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing - Vaclav Smil

<p>An overview of the state of manufacturing in America—both past and present—and how this sector and the jobs it creates are essential to the American economy “There's no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.” —Bill Gates In Made in the USA, Vaclav Smil powerfully rebuts the notion that manufacturing is a relic of predigital history and tha...

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Visual Thinking : The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions - Temple Grandin

<p>'Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different and coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us' The New York Times 'A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we'll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century' Steve Silberman, bestselling author of NeuroTribes Do ...

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History of St. Matthew´s Church in Prague-Dejvice - Vojtěch Pokorný

<p>The current publication by author Vojtěch Pokorný takes as its subject not only the history of the oldest Christian sacred building in the Prague neighbourhood of Dejvice, but equally the past of the locality itself, starting from its first known settlement in late Neolithic times up to the present. Using a wide range of literature and sources, the author present...

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