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Drawing on the author's recent and ongoing research this book explores how to build the organizational capability to realise the strategic potential of information technology. It tackles the gap between theory and practice and how to gain wider adoption of successful socio-technical and benefits-driven approaches to investments in IT.

One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both volumes now available as one invaluable paperback, brings these disciplines together by the involvement of contributors with different experiences and approaches to the same material. Part one is an introduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation followed by the most comprehensive description yet produced of the b...

Soft drinks and fruit juices are produced in almost every country in the world and their availability is remarkable. From the largest cities to some of the remotest villages, soft drinks are available in a variety of flavours and packaging. Over the last decade, soft drinks and fruit juices have been the subject of criticism by the health community and there is considerable pressure on beverage manufacturers to reduce, or even remove, the sugar content of these products.Chemist...

Joseph Smith, founding prophet and martyr of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, personally wrote, dictated, or commissioned thousands of documents. Among these are several highly significant sources that scholars have used over and over again in their attempts to reconstruct the founding era of Mormonism, usually by focusing solely on content, without a deep appreciation for how and why a document was produced. This book offers case studies of the sources most often used by h...

Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of the broader Latter-day Saint movement, produced several volumes of scripture between 1829, when he translated the Book of Mormon, and 1844, when he was murdered. The Book of Mormon, published in 1830, is well known. Less read and studied are the subsequent texts that Smith translated after the Book of Mormon, texts that he presented as the writings of ancient Old World and New World prophets. These...

This book challenges the practice of exclusion by uncovering its roots in 19th century social and educational policy targeting poor children. Revealing a hidden history of exclusion, this analysis exposes the connections between the state, the education system and social policy, and opens a space for radical alternatives.

In "Polish Fairy Tales," Antoni Józef Gliński curates a rich tapestry of narratives steeped in the cultural heritage of Poland. This collection showcases the intricate tales woven through Polish folklore, reflecting the complexity of moral lessons, whimsical adventures, and the interplay between human emotions and nature. Gliński's literary style is characterized by a lyrical prose that captures the enchanting essence of these tales, inviting readers of all ages into a world where reality ...

Tokenisation is the new champion of digital transformation: a revolution that strikes at the heart of industry and commerce by elevating the humble ledger to global scale.While other technologies stole the headlines, tokenisation quietly and steadily got to work, becoming the engine room that is now powering a wave of innovation across sectors. It is driving out inefficiency, eliminating friction, mobilising data, and enabling distributed processes built on the principles of transp...

"Polish Fairy Tales" is a collection of seven Polish fairy tales published in 1920. The collection by British translator Maude Ashurt Biggs was translated from the work by A.J. Glinski. In the fairy tale book’s foreword, Biggs explains that the tales are from a collection Glinski printed in 1862. Not much is known of who Glinski is, but Biggs says “these fairy tales come from a far past.” The tales Glinski shared and Biggs later translated...

Technology – love it or hate it – is a critical component for nearly every modern business.To the business leader or aspiring business leader, the world of technology may sometimes appear to be confusing and obscure. The language and nuance of software, systems, and IT projects is often a barrier to effective communication between different parts of an enterprise at just the time when it’s most needed – during a technology-enabled project that is seeking to deliver business benefit...

Tales from The Dell is a wonderfully heart-warming and charming collection of children's animal stories, beautifully written and well suited for children and adults alike.The writing is complimented by beautiful original artwork of the characters.The author's affinity for wildlife shines through, with the stories intended to educate youngsters about the behaviours and characteristics of some of our furry and feathered friends, as well as giving you...

At the exact point of salvation, the individual is coupled with God, and their connection becomes a dynamic relationship. The individual receives grace and blessings from God that last forever. God provides for believers in magnificent ways, treating us with divine grace. His love is unchanging and everlasting, pure and genuine.God and You explores the spiritual riches God bestows upon believers. We have an everlasting lifelong relationship with Him, and He demonstrates His power i...