With contributions from over 20 leading scholars from across the globe, this new book brings together a number of papers that have been presented at the annual International Labour Process Conference, at which the conference theme 'Working Revolutions: Revolutionising Work' provided the inspiration for many of the chapters included in this volume. Grounded in Labour Process Theory, the text examines how digital technologies impact on work and organisations and provides a rigorous account o...

The onscreen pairing of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz is at the heart of one of the most popular TV shows in history. Who would have thought that to get on the air, they had to battle both a network and a sponsor who thought the show couldn't possibly succeed? Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer – son of I Love Lucy’s creator Jess Oppenheimer – spins the hilarious true story behind America’s beloved TV comedy.Includes an interview with playwright Gregg Oppenheimer.

Health Psychology takes a truly international and critical biopsychosocial approach, providing students with a holistic understanding of health behaviour, culture and change. Thoroughly updated with the latest research, this comprehensive introduction to foundational and cutting-edge topics in health psychology gives you the tools you need to critically appraise theory and research, and to apply this knowledge to real-world public health issues.Praised for its coverage of ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to The Netherlands.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter to scouting offbeat sculptures and urban pop art in Rotterdam, to exploring the floating village of Broek op Langedijk.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's ...

The brand new novella in the much-loved and #1 bestselling*Rivers of London* series!Ghost hunter, fox whisperer, troublemaker.It is the summer of 2013 and Abigail Kamara has been left to her own devices. This might, by those who know her, be considered a mistake.While her cousin, police constable and apprentice wizard Peter Grant, is off in the sticks chasing unicorns, Abigail is chasing her own mystery. Teenagers around Hampstead...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter speaks a thousand more . . . Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter. Love letters express the spectrum of our emotions, offering a colorful glimpse into the soul of the writer, and of the writer's beloved. For passionate readers and lovers of words, a letter is irresistible. List of letters included: Ludwig van Bethoveen - The Immortal Beloved Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfr...

Planet in a bottle. Eden revisited. Laboratory under glass. The largest self-sustaining closed ecological system ever made. Biosphere 2 is many things to many people. From its half-acre farm to its coral reef to its emerald rainforest—this unique research facility has proven itself a marvel of human engineering and a testament to the human imagination. For two full years from 1991 to 1993, four men and four women lived and worked inside the structure, recycling their air, water, food, and ...

Speak Up, Stand Up and Stand Out - is a powerful guide for anyone looking to discover their true potential. This book encourages readers to rise above challenges, find their unique voice, and make a lasting impact in the world. Through simple yet impactful words, it delivers motivational insights that will inspire you to build confidence, face life’s obstacles head-on, and stand tall in every situation. Whether you're looking for a push to achieve personal growth or seeking inspira...

Ready .... Set .... Transform!A cowboy at high noon! A princess at the ball!A dinosaur on the loose! An astronaut in space!When three children find an old box on a rainy day, their world bursts into exploration and imagination.Suddenly, the gloomy day becomes a whirlwind of creativity, laughter, and endless possibilities.Hats On, Everyone! is a joyful celebration of pretend play, fun, and positive family tim...

This carefully compiled collection for young readers includes: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Call of the Wild by Jack Lo...

Ollie Dormier’s tattoos are deadly. She is a Scrivener—an employee for Death—and her skull tattoos mark her clients for their demise. She does her job, and she stays out of trouble. But when her hands start to burn hot and fierce, and her control goes leaping out the window, all hell breaks loose. Ollie is showing the early signs of being a Master … demonstrating power that is forbidden.That power is exactly what Reaper Brent Hume is counting on. A hot, scruffy rebel, who does marv...

In these highly competitive times, there is little room for firms that are content to remain as they've always been. Global competition, commoditisation, legal outsourcing and pressure from clients to cut costs have created a sense of urgency within law firms to better understand their own businesses. This has implications for the way law firms view and use their resources, expertise and human capital. A commitment to innovation opens doors for law firms to better align themselves with cli...