We have been cruising and exploring polar waters since the nineteenth century, but very little has been written about them. Drawing on expert research, Of Penguins and Polar Bears seeks to rectify this, and looks at activity in both the Antarctic and Arctic waters – the homes of the penguins and the polar bears – to provide insight into how the passenger trades developed in these regions. With over a hundred stunning pictures, this is a must-have gazetteer for any...

This guide covers everything you need to know about breaking into the Physiotherapist, Physical Therapist career field.Guaranteed to answer all of your questions, this book is a must have for anyone eager to pursue this career.Physiotherapist, Physical Therapist Job Description, Qualifications, Salary, Training, Education Requirements, Positions, Disciplines, Resume, Career Outlook, and Much More!! The Must Have Guide for all prospective Physiotherapists, Physical Therapist...

Agile Project Management, Assurance and Auditing – A practical guide for auditors, reviewers and project teamsAdopting the Agile methodology helps organisations develop the flexibility and adaptability necessary in such fast-paced environments. The use of Agile for non-IT projects – such as introducing new products, refurbishing retail outlets, and even planning and running audits – means that general auditors and other reviewers, as well as IT specialist auditors, need to unders...

This personal collection of poems, prose, and photographs taken by the author expresses reflections and transformative experiences that open a window into the heart, mind, and soul of the author. Her viewpoints on nature; home; artistry; love; motherhood (trigger alert - abortion); childhood; humanity; pain, self-awareness; spirituality, and the experience of awakening are revealingly described in these writings and photographs. Candid autobiographical poems and prose give the reader a gli...

SummaryExplains in easy-to-understand terms what executives and senior managers need to know and do about the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.Gives strategic, business-focused guidance and advice relevant to C-suite executives.Provides an effective and efficient framework for managing cyber governance, risk and compliance.Explains what is required to implement an effective cyber security strategy.Descr...

Written in an engaging and entertaining style, Agile Governance and Audit serves as an ideal introduction for auditors and risk managers.Many auditors are now encountering Agile management methodologies for the first time. This can cause problems for the audit process because the methodology is very different from traditional project approaches. Aside from the difficulties faced by the auditor, an ineffective audit can have a negative effect on an Agile project and might e...

An introduction to Lean thinkingLean is a mindset rather than a methodology; it is a way of thinking based on practices, strategies, tools and methods that can be applied to maximise value and minimise waste while ensuring that processes achieve corporate goals.Lean helps organisations in all sectors achieve their objectives by facilitating a long-term culture shift focusing on three fundamental areas: waste , customer value and continuous incremental improvement. A good ...

How do the wilderness years between Egypt and the land of promise connect with believers in today's world?The message of God's covenant love gives Numbers a distinctive quality and a direct relevance for believers in our uncertain world.

Spiritual healing awaits in this inspirational story of emotional redemption, an insightful companion to Transformed: Poetry & Prose of a Changed Life.In Connections: My Journey through Insight & Spirit, Carrie Wright-Christopher presents a companion book to her book Transformed: Poetry & Prose of a Changed Life. Expanding on her journey of self-discovery, she takes on new topics such as the process of a twin flame couple, and the challenges and benefits o...

Reviewing IT in Due Diligence provides an introduction to IRM in due diligence, and outlines some of the key IT issues to consider as part of the due diligence process. For those new to the process, it explains how to conduct an IT due diligence review, from scoping to reporting, and includes information on post-merger integration to realise business benefits from the deal. For more experienced practitioners, Reviewing IT in Due Diligence provides fresh insight into the process, h...

An introductory guide to information risk management auditing, giving an interesting and useful insight into the risks and controls/mitigations that you may encounter when performing or managing an audit of information risk. Case studies and chapter summaries impart expert guidance to provide the best grounding in information risk available for risk managers and non-specialists alike.

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in t...