Hedge fund activism is an expression of shareholder primacy, an idea that has come to dominate discussion of corporate governance theory and practice worldwide over the past two decades. This book provides a thorough examination of public and often confrontational hedge fund activism in Japan in the period between 2001 and the full onset of the global financial crisis in 2008. In Japan this shareholder-centric conception of the company espoused by activist hedge funds clashed with the alte...

Praise for Jackson's Way"A compelling account of Jackson's Indian-fighting days . . . as well a grand sweep of the conquest of the trans-Appalachian West, a more complex, bloody, and intrigue-filled episode than is generally appreciated. . . . Mr. Buchanan writes with style and insight. . . . This is history at its best."-The Wall Street Journal"An excellent study . . . of an area and a time period too long neglected by historians . . . provides valuable new informat...

An award-winning investigative reporter provides a clear, honest diagnosis of the country's chronic diseases—corporate rule, big media, and the religious right—in this damning analysis. Exposing the darker side of capitalism, this critique raises alarms about the security of democracy in today's society, including the rise of the corporate state, the insidious role of professional lobbyists, the emergence of religion and theocracy as a right-wing political tactic, the failure of the mass m...

In The Road to Guilford Courthouse, one of the most acclaimed military histories of the Revolutionary War ever written, John Buchanan explored the first half of the critical Southern Campaign and introduced readers to its brilliant architect, Major General Nathanael Greene. In this long-awaited sequel, Buchanan brings this story to its dramatic conclusion.Greene’s Southern Campaign was the most difficult of the war. With a supply line stretching hundreds of miles northward...

Acclaim for The Road to Valley Forge"Buchanan is a master of the historical narrative . . . a host of new insights into George Washington as a leader of men."-Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty!: The American Revolution"The Road to Valley Forge is an effective operational history, clearly written, judicious in its judgments and based on a careful look at the war from both sides."-Jeremy Black, author of War for America: The Fight for Independence, 1775--1783

This book explores how best to invest in and nurture teachers. It examines deprofessionalisation and reprofessionalisation in the recent developments in the understanding of teaching and learning, including the effects of standardizing teaching, education shaped by student satisfaction data and basic skills tests.The book focuses on Australian context and takes on an international perspective. It investigates fundamental issues affecting teacher quality, morale, attrition and reten...

A brilliant account of the proud and ferocious American fighters who stood up to the British forces in savage battles crucial in deciding both the fate of the Carolina colonies and the outcome of the war."A tense, exciting historical account of a little known chapter of the Revolution, displaying history writing at its best."--Kirkus Reviews"His compelling narrative brings readers closer than ever before to the reality of Revolutionary warfare in the Carolinas."--Raleigh Ne...

History, Geography and Civics provides an in-depth and engaging introduction to teaching and learning socio-environmental education from F-6 in Australia and New Zealand. It explores the centrality of socio-environmental issues to all aspects of life and education and makes explicit links between pedagogical theories and classroom activities. Part I introduces readers to teaching and learning history, geography and environmental studies, and civics and citizenship, as well as issues in int...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce—a lifelike AI system—and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

In this book, John Buchanan takes us on a journey through the early death of a parent, the ups and downs of addiction, the extraordinary revelations of psychedelic experiences, and the rewards of a sober and meaningful life. Reflecting on these experiences, the author identifies five pivotal events that drove him to seek a deeper understanding of the significance of extraordinary experiences, the nature of mind and the universe, the meaning of life, and most generally to ask: What is Reali...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce-a lifelike AI system-and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

Skills and workforce development are at the heart of much research on work, employment, and management. But are they so important? To what extent can they make a difference for individuals, organizations, and nations? How are the supply and, more importantly, the utilization of skill, currently evolving? What are the key factors shaping skills trajectories of the future? This Handbook provides an authoritative consideration of issues such as these. It does so by drawing on experts...