Environmental sustainability and human cultural sustainability are inextricably linked. Reversing damaging human impact on the global environment is ultimately a cultural question, and as with politics, the answers are often profoundly local. Cultural Sustainabilities presents twenty-three essays by musicologists and ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, folklorists, ethnographers, documentary filmmakers, musicians, artists, and activists, each asking a particular question or presenting a s...

If you are an entrepreneur starting a new venture, this book provides the information you need to choose your initial team of cofounders and employees. It shows you how to piece individual skills, talents and abilities into a cohesive structure that is prepped for success and follows with advice on how to continue using the same principles beyond the founding team far into the future.

In "The Singing Caravan: A Sufi Tale," Robert Gilbert Vansittart weaves a rich tapestry of mysticism and spiritual exploration, drawing upon the deep well of Sufi tradition. This lyrical narrative immerses readers in the colorful journey of characters traversing the landscapes of the soul, encapsulating themes of love, unity, and the quest for enlightenment. With a prose style that is both evocative and poetic, Vansittart employs allegory and parable to illuminate the esoteric teachings of...

In the 1800s, a young boy had an epiphany of pursuing grand ambitions in his life. Having a difficult childhood, his family moved a lot because of his father's unscrupulous life. The young boy began to earn a living by doing small chores until he got a job as a bookkeeper at a firm in Ohio. An unsatisfactory pay led him to quit his job to go into business for himself. This led him to embark on a stellar career as an entrepreneur which made him the richest person to have ever lived. This is...

Costa Prize Winner: The "best biography yet" of notorious media mogul Robert Maxwell, "by turns engrossing, amusing, and appalling" ( Sunday Times).In February 1991, Robert Maxwell triumphantly sailed into New York Harbor on his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine, to buy the ailing Daily News. Taxi drivers stopped their cabs to shake his hand, children asked for his autograph, and patrons of the hottest restaurant in Manhattan gave him a standing o...

In "Reflections on the Formation and the Distribution of Riches," Baron de Laune Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot presents a pioneering treatise on economic thought that fuses the principles of natural philosophy with the burgeoning field of political economy. Through a meticulous examination of wealth distribution and its relation to labor and resources, Turgot employs a clear, didactic literary style that engages readers in critical analysis while navigating the intricate interplay of ethics a...

In "The Matabele Campaign," Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement, presents a gripping narrative of his experiences during the 1896 Matabele War in Southern Rhodesia. This meticulous account blends military strategy with vivid storytelling, highlighting the challenges faced by British forces as they sought to quell the rising rebellion of the Matabele people. Baden-Powell's concise yet evocative prose captures both the hardship of colonial warfare and...

Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care ...

In "Young Knights of the Empire: Their Code, and Further Scout Yarns," Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell explores the ideals of chivalry and citizenship through the lens of the early 20th-century scout movement. Employing a narrative style infused with adventure and moral lessons, Baden-Powell weaves together tales that not only entertain but also educate young readers about duty, honor, and the spirit of camaraderie. Set against the backdrop of the British Empire, the book reflec...

We had an example of how useful Boy Scouts can be on active service, when a corps of boys was formed in the defence of Mafeking, 1899-1900. Mafeking, you may remember, was quite a small ordinary country town out on the open plains of South Africa. Nobody ever thought of its being attacked by an enemy any more than you would expect this town (or village) to be attacked—the thing was so improbable. But it just shows you how you must be prepared for what is possible, not only what is probable...

Une nouvelle mission pour Georgie : se marier à tout prix !Entre Downton Abbey et Miss Marple, une série d'enquêtes royales so British !Irlande, 1934.Lady Georgie est sur un petit nuage : le beau Darcy O'Mara l'a finalement demandée en mariage. Mais rien n'est simple pour une princesse d'Angleterre... Georgie doit obtenir une autorisation de la reine pour épouser son fiancé.Avant même que les tourtereaux puissent officialiser l...

In "My Adventures as a Spy," Robert Baden-Powell offers a riveting autobiographical account of his experiences as a soldier and intelligence officer during pivotal moments in British military history, notably the Second Boer War. Written in an engaging, anecdotal style, the book delves into the intricacies of espionage, showcasing the tension and thrill that accompany covert operations. Baden-Powell's keen observations highlight not just the military strategies employed but also the cultur...