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We are living in a stressful world, yet despite our familiarity with the notion, stress remains an elusive concept. In The Age of Stress, Mark Jackson explores the history of scientific studies of stress in the modern world. In particular, he reveals how the science that legitimates and fuels current anxieties about stress has been shaped by a wide range of socio-political and cultural, as well as biological, factors: stress, he argues, is both a condition and a metaphor. In order...

In the fast-paced world of software development, agility and innovation are key to staying ahead. AI Agile delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Agile methodologies, offering a comprehensive guide to integrating AI with Agile practices to enhance efficiency, creativity, and decision-making.This book provides a deep dive into the convergence of AI and Agile, exploring how AI tools and technologies can streamline Agile workflows, optimize sprint pla...

The midlife crisis has become a cliché in modern society. Since the mid-twentieth century, the term has been used to explain infidelity in middle-aged men, disillusionment with personal achievements, the pain and sadness associated with separation and divorce, and the fear of approaching death. This bookprovides a meticulously researched account of the social and cultural conditions in which middle-aged men and women began to re-evaluate their hopes and dreams, reassess their relationships...

Solutions Focus Practice is transforming coaching, consulting and leadership in organisations all over the world*.* A powerful yet simple approach to positive change, a solutions focus approach to people problems explores what works in a given situation and aims do more of it.The Solutions Focus is the definitive guide to this revolutionary yet practical alternative to conventional wisdom. It demonstrates how the unique SIMPLE method of working sidesteps t...

Fashion Icons on Tour: Beyoncé & Taylor Swift—Global Odyssey Through Music & Style! Embark on an extraordinary journey as this book unveils the fusion of music and fashion through the careers of Beyoncé & Taylor Swift. The narrative transcends borders, providing a passport to witness the seismic impact of two of the world's most influential artists on the global stage. A Stylish Evolution Across Continents: • Beyoncé's Early Tour Fashion: From captivating audiences with Destiny's Child to ...

The ability to anticipate and make accurate decisions in a timely manner is fundamental to high-level performance in sport. This is the first book to identify the underlying science behind anticipation and decision making in sport, enhancing our scientific understanding of these phenomena and helping practitioners to develop interventions to facilitate the more rapid acquisition of the perceptual-cognitive skills that underpin these judgements.Adopting a multidisciplinary approach ...

Waves is a narrative nonfiction book about the waves of migration to the shores of Australia.Every journey is perilous, every situation heartbreaking. Every refugee is a person forced by famine or war or fear to leave their home, their families, their friends and all they know. Children have travelled on the waves of migration to the shores of Australia for tens of thousands of years. This book tells some of their stories.

In our shared pursuit for a better America, recent events have sparked diverse perspectives. While some celebrated Trump's indictment, others questioned its alignment with democratic principles. The timing of the indictment raised eyebrows, prompting reflections on fairness and equality before the law. "The Unprecedented Indictment of Donald J. Trump" offers a thought-provoking exploration of this pivotal moment in American politics. This book focuses on the first indictment of Donald Trum...

Allergy truly is a modern malady. Only one hundred years ago, the term 'allergy' was unknown, and diseases subsequently identified as allergic in nature, such as asthma, hayfever, eczema and food intolerance, were routinely considered to be rare, non-fatal conditions primarily afflicting the cultured and civilized classes of Western society.By the closing decade of the twentieth century, however, allergy had acquired greater medical, political, socio-economic and cultural significan...

China is an amazing country. A place that needs time and complete immersion to be able to understand. I took a job as a tour leader, and instantly I was out of my depth. I experienced places and situations that I could never have been prepared for and all with a group of paying tourists who were looking to me for guidance. However, this was a steep learning curve covering language, culture, and history. It was not long before I saw that the people who had saved up for their holiday of a li...

China is an amazing country, a place that needs time and complete immersion to be able to understand. I took a job as a tour leader and instantly I was out of my depth. I experienced places and situations that I could never have been prepared for and all with a group of paying tourists who were looking to me for guidance. However, it was not long before I saw that the people who had saved up for their holiday of a life time were far less prepared than I was. Over the first season I visited...

This fantastic title in the Nature Storybooks series is about one of Australia's most puzzling and unique animals - the platypus.Platypus leaves his burrow in the riverbank and dives into the cool green pool. It is dusk and he is hungry. Platypus is always busy, always moving, looking for his next meal. Follow platypus as he plays, swims, dives and scurries around his riverbank home.