Back to Basics Management explains the difference between business administration and business management, how this distinction has been obscured, and the need to revive the craft of leadership in management. It is an invaluable book for every conscientious manager, detailing the tools used in effective management, and it offers concise and comprehensive guidelines for developing and refining primary leadership skills including creative listening, decision making, managing change,...

Neil Young on Neil Young: Interviews and Encounters is a revealing anthology of Young's most significant, fascinating, and entertaining discussions, declarations, and dreams, chronicling fifty years of conversations, feature stories, and press conferences. With many interviews widely available for the first time—including new transcriptions and first-time translations into English—the book spans Young's words and ideas from 1967 onward: his early days with Buffalo Springfield and ...

A leading theologian recounts her journey of faith, shaped as it has been by caring for a profoundly disabled son for forty-five years, while also being a writer, university teacher and Methodist minister.This completely new version of the author's Face to Face (Epworth, 1985) has a different perspective, articulating the way in which this life-dominating experience has given privileged access to the deepest truths of Christianity.The book therefore combine...

A forest full of surprises. A dog who never turns down adventure. What will happen during his day in the woods?Arthur and his kitten have their ears pricked for the next big thing. So when they get the chance to head off on a camping trip, the four-pawed friends eagerly hit the road. And once they reach the trees, a whole new world of excitement opens up!Thrilled when he gets to climb up trails, cast a fishing rod, and ride downriver in a canoe, Arthur ne...

Whatever he can think up, he can one day achieve. What sort of schemes will this clever puppy hatch in his wild imagination?Arthur doesn’t know what to be when he grows up. But the brave little pup wants to be ready for whatever life has to offer. So he spends his spare time dreaming about all the possible paths he could take when he’s one of the big dogs.As Arthur’s creative thoughts help him climb mountains, shoot into space, and become a fabulous artist,...

He’s always excited to explore! When he enters an underwater world, what wonders will this curious dog find?Arthur’s tail is whirling at the thought of his next trip. And as the adventurous young canine and his kitten companion enter the aquarium, they’re thrilled by everything they see. But how will he know what to examine first?Dashing up to the exhibits, he quickly spots scary sharks, dancing dolphins, and awesome sea otters. And as the happy pup zips ...

He’s on his biggest quest yet. Will the classroom be the toughest project he’s ever tackled?Always the eager student, Arthur is ready for a day filled with learning. Slightly nervous about his next big challenge, this curious doggy can’t wait to come back to class and find out which subjects he’ll get to study. And after bouncing onto the yellow bus, he happily hangs his head out the window looking for his new school friends.Sitting pretty in class with his ears pricked, ...

Young begins his journey in Dublin, providing an overview of the city’s vibrant culture, burgeoning trade, and political atmosphere. He meticulously details his travels through various regions, including the provinces of Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. As a noted agriculturalist, Young pays particular attention to farming practices, land use, and rural life. He contrasts the productive lands with areas suffering from poverty and neglect, highlighting the disparity between rich and...

He’s bounding off for a day of amazing discoveries. What weird and wonderful animals will he see?Arthur the daring dog can’t wait for another cool adventure. With floppy ears all perked up, he’s on his way to explore the zoo. And he’ll have to plan his time well if he’s going to visit every single massive mammal and bashful bird!As he runs through the wildlife park, Arthur wants to look at everything and be everywhere. And more than anything, he hopes makin...

Dans "Voyages en France pendant les années 1787, 1788, 1789", Arthur Young propose une série de réflexions et d'observations sur la France à l'aube de la Révolution. Son style, à la fois descriptif et analytique, suggère un intérêt profond pour les transformations sociales et économiques de l'époque. Young, observateur avisé, dresse un portrait vivant des paysages, des coutumes et des conditions de vie des Français. Ce texte s'inscrit dans le contexte des Lumières, où la curiosité intellec...

In "A Tour in Ireland, 1776-1779," Arthur Young presents a vivid and meticulous account of his travels across the Emerald Isle during a tumultuous period in its history. Combining keen observations with detailed descriptions, Young captures the landscape, social conditions, and economic practices of Ireland. His literary style balances empiricism with a reflective narrative, heralding the burgeoning genre of travel literature in the 18th century. Within the context of the Enlightenment, Yo...

He’s eager to learn what it takes to tend the land. Will he plow and dig straight into a grand ole’ time?Arthur is itching to paw his way around the barn. Fastening up his overalls and putting on his straw hat, he can’t wait to journey to a special site… a farm! Happy as a pig in mud, this frisky pup is bouncing with energy and ready to help out in the farmer’s fields.Discovering how to milk a cow and collect eggs from chickens, Arthur scouts out a...