This easy to read and very practical book presents a unique approach to leadership based on experience – not on theory, philosophy, or even academia. It’s based on the lived experience of an effective leader.These influences are discussed from three dimensions:• Those influences inherent within the leader’s personality and psychology and the way those influences impact outcomes and performance effectiveness.• Those aspects of leadership that ultimat...

The sustentation of the body, and the repairing of its waste by an adequate supply of wholesome and nutritious daily food, is a subject of general importance, and necessarily occupies a large share of attention. But all nations have not the advantages of skilful cattle-breeders, slaughter-houses, well-supplied meat and poultry markets, and butchers’ shops graced with all the tempting joints of beef, mutton, and pork, which gladden the eyes of an Englishman, and keep up his stamina for labo...

The Curiosities of Food; or, The Dainties and Delicacies of Different Nations Obtained from the Animal Kingdom by Peter Lund Simmonds is a fascinating exploration into the diverse and often surprising world of culinary traditions from around the globe. First published in the 19th century, this book delves into the myriad ways in which different cultures utilize animals for food, highlighting both the common and the extraordinary. Simmonds takes readers on a journey through continents and c...

Peter Lund Simmonds, an outstanding 19th-century author, affords a tasty exploration of world gastronomy in his masterful work, "The Curiosities of Food: Or, The Dainties and Delicacies of Different Nations Obtained from the Animal Kingdom." Simmonds, an English author and agriculturalist, invites readers on a charming journey via the various culinary landscapes of diverse cultures. In this illuminating tome, the subtitle, "Or The Dainties And Delicacies Of Different Nations Obtained From ...

This book’s primary purpose is to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Montesquieu’s Persian Letters, a seminal book in classical liberal thought. Persian Letters is a delightfully rich, sympathetic satire of commercial society’s promise and discontents, covering a wide range of issues and themes that shaped the direction of liberal modernity. It consists of a series of letters largely written by two Persian travelers to Paris, who allow modern readers to view Parisian life from the perspe...

The widespread prevalence of economically, socially, and environmentally unsustainable practices in global value chains is a pressing international challenge. The way to improve systems and practices in the complex networks that characterize contemporary production processes is not clear cut. Finding solutions requires innovation. This Element examines the structures of garment value chains and explores how innovation related to sustainability is taking place in these chains. Furthermore, ...

Business and Development Studies: Issues and Perspectives provides a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge theoretical and empirical contributions to the emerging field of business and development studies.Compared to more traditional business-school accounts of business in developing countries which focus on the challenges and opportunities of doing business in developing countries, this anthology explores whether, how, and under what conditions business contributes to ...

Originally published in London in 1859, this rare treasure of culinary history was recently brought to light in the award-winning Oxford Companion to Food, whose author, Alan Davidson, used it as a primary reference in researching some of the more obscure foodstuffs consumed across the globe. Davidson writes that "[CURIOSITIES] is in all probability the first attempt to write a general worldwide survey of animal products." Long out of print and scarce even in the antiquarian market, this l...

In this engaging narrative, Waterton details his experiences traversing the jungles, mountains, and rivers of South America, particularly focusing on regions like the Amazon and the Andes. His keen observations and deep appreciation for nature come through as he recounts the beauty and challenges of the wilderness, including encounters with exotic animals and plants. Waterton's scientific background allows him to provide insightful commentary on the natural history of the regions he explor...

The Voyage of the Beagle is a title commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin as his Journal and Remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The title refers to the second survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle, which set sail from Plymouth Sound on 27 December 1831 under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy, R.N..While the expedition was originally planned to last two years, it lasted almost five—the Beagle did not return until 2 October 1836. Darwin spent m...

According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian, and African languages. Burton's best-known achievements include trave...

In "A Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699," William Dampier offers a meticulous account of his explorations in Australia and the surrounding regions, blending adventure with keen observations of the natural world and indigenous cultures. Written in a narrative style marked by vivid descriptions and a sense of wonder, this work stands as a significant contribution to early travel literature. Dampier's prose captures not only the geographical and botanical marvels of the land but al...