Following a relatively slow start to embrace the direct application of concepts that have revolutionised the tech and manufacturing sectors, law firms are increasingly placing ‘Agile’ – described as “the best kept management secret on the planet” – on their business development agenda. In response to Covid-19, many firms have proven their capacity for agile decision making and have accelerated their development of a more agile working model. But this requires more than digitisation and rem...

Major league baseball's first Ambassador for Inclusion shares "a passionate memoir of the challenges [he] faced as a closeted gay athlete" ( Sports Illustrated).With a relentless work ethic, exceptional talent, and a quick left-handed swing, Billy Bean made it to the majors, where he played from 1987 to 1995—an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres. But as a gay man in the brutally homophobic world of professional bas...

Sports Tourism: participants, policy and providers is an unparalleled text that explains sports tourism as a social, economic and cultural phenomenon that stems from the unique interaction of activity, people and place. Unlike other texts, it seeks to present sports tourism as a unique area that produces its own unique issues, concerns and controversies.The text tackles these issues from three viewpoints:participants: examining the profiles, motivations and b...

In the five years since the first edition of this book published, there has been an accelerated rise in the number and influence of COO roles in the legal sphere. No longer the preserve of the largest national and international firms, mid-tier firms and even New Law and alternative legal service providers are considering a COO as a potential – perhaps even essential – component of law firm management, to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, and meet the demands of a highly competiti...

With the rise of post-truth and fake news, a thorough examination of authenticity has never been so relevant. This book explores the geography of authenticity, investigating a wide variety of places used by tourists. Not only does it assess what might be described as the more traditional objects for examination – places such as the city, the countryside and the coast – it also includes chapters on art and place, hipster places, gentrification, heritage sites, film locations, photographed p...

Sports Tourism: Participants, Policy and Providers is an unparalleled text that explains sports tourism as a social, economic and cultural phenomenon that stems from the unique interaction of activity, people and place. Unlike other texts, it establishes sports tourism as a unique area that produces its own unique issues, concerns and controversies. Extensively revised with cutting edge new material based on the latest research in the field, this edition uses recent international ...

This report is designed as a practical guide to help you and your firm get to grips with process improvement techniques, and to understand their core benefits and practical applications in a legal environment. With contributions from leading law firms, consultants, and internationally renowned experts on legal process improvement and project management, this report: Provides in-depth, strategic, and tactical guidance on the application of process improvement in law firms; Outlines the diff...

These diverse case studies make a compelling case for the importance of effective spiritual care in healthcare and provide unprecedented insight into the essential role of the chaplain within the healthcare team. Presented alongside critical reflections and responses from professionals within chaplaincy, psychology, psychiatry and nursing, they provide an honest and detailed look into how healthcare chaplains actually work with the people in their care and reveal the vital role of narrativ...

The absolute cutting edge for application development at the moment is using Macromedia's Flash MX (the premier software for designing fantastic looking interfaces) with Microsoft's .NET framework (tremendously powerful server-side technology).Combining these technologies has been greatly aided by the release of Macromedia's Flash Remoting MX, which is covered fully in this book. Designers and developers involved in the creation of this technology impart their knowledge to you in t...

Which would you bet on? If you picked the bull, get good odds. High Warden Avery Tavistern knows which one to put his coin on and it's a bet that pays handsome dividends.The Bull and the Rat takes place in Sangrar, the setting for the Tale of Ages. It begins in the year 4716, ten years before the God-Emperor exiles Hali.

"One of the best Guide to Pit BullsThis comprehensive guide answers every question you may have including:I would like to get a Pit bull is it right for me?How can I train my Pit bull?If I make a Mistake what should I do to Fix it?Picking a Pit BullPreparing your House for your Pit BullTaking Your Pit Bull HomePuppy ParentingHousetrainingSocializing with People and AnimalsPit Bulls and Your Other Pets

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Prepare to be astounded as you dive into the world of "Fact or Fiction? 500 Shocking Truths That Sound Like Bull$t." This captivating compendium presents an extraordinary array of claims that will both tantalize and challenge your perceptions.Each page reveals a fascinating mix of mind-boggling assertions and illuminating facts. From bizarre scientific curiosities to seemingly unbelievable historical events, this book will ignite your c...