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We are living in a stressful world, yet despite our familiarity with the notion, stress remains an elusive concept. In The Age of Stress, Mark Jackson explores the history of scientific studies of stress in the modern world. In particular, he reveals how the science that legitimates and fuels current anxieties about stress has been shaped by a wide range of socio-political and cultural, as well as biological, factors: stress, he argues, is both a condition and a metaphor. In order...

In the fast-paced world of software development, agility and innovation are key to staying ahead. AI Agile delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Agile methodologies, offering a comprehensive guide to integrating AI with Agile practices to enhance efficiency, creativity, and decision-making.This book provides a deep dive into the convergence of AI and Agile, exploring how AI tools and technologies can streamline Agile workflows, optimize sprint pla...

The midlife crisis has become a cliché in modern society. Since the mid-twentieth century, the term has been used to explain infidelity in middle-aged men, disillusionment with personal achievements, the pain and sadness associated with separation and divorce, and the fear of approaching death. This bookprovides a meticulously researched account of the social and cultural conditions in which middle-aged men and women began to re-evaluate their hopes and dreams, reassess their relationships...

Solutions Focus Practice is transforming coaching, consulting and leadership in organisations all over the world*.* A powerful yet simple approach to positive change, a solutions focus approach to people problems explores what works in a given situation and aims do more of it.The Solutions Focus is the definitive guide to this revolutionary yet practical alternative to conventional wisdom. It demonstrates how the unique SIMPLE method of working sidesteps t...

Fashion Icons on Tour: Beyoncé & Taylor Swift—Global Odyssey Through Music & Style! Embark on an extraordinary journey as this book unveils the fusion of music and fashion through the careers of Beyoncé & Taylor Swift. The narrative transcends borders, providing a passport to witness the seismic impact of two of the world's most influential artists on the global stage. A Stylish Evolution Across Continents: • Beyoncé's Early Tour Fashion: From captivating audiences with Destiny's Child to ...

The ability to anticipate and make accurate decisions in a timely manner is fundamental to high-level performance in sport. This is the first book to identify the underlying science behind anticipation and decision making in sport, enhancing our scientific understanding of these phenomena and helping practitioners to develop interventions to facilitate the more rapid acquisition of the perceptual-cognitive skills that underpin these judgements.Adopting a multidisciplinary approach ...

In the tumultuous years of the American Civil War, a young Irish immigrant named Larry O'Connor finds himself torn between his loyalty to his adopted country and his sympathy for the Confederate cause. As he joins the legendary Irish Brigade, Larry witnesses firsthand the horrors of battle and the indomitable spirit of his fellow soldiers. But as the war rages on, he must confront his own beliefs and make a choice that will shape his destiny forever.

Data Governance Guide: Principles, Practices, and Implementation offers a comprehensive roadmap for understanding, establishing, and executing robust data governance practices within any organization.This book provides a clear and actionable framework for building a successful data governance program, covering everything from foundational principles to advanced implementation strategies. Whether you're a data professional, a CDO, or a business leader, this guide will help ...

Waves is a narrative nonfiction book about the waves of migration to the shores of Australia.Every journey is perilous, every situation heartbreaking. Every refugee is a person forced by famine or war or fear to leave their home, their families, their friends and all they know. Children have travelled on the waves of migration to the shores of Australia for tens of thousands of years. This book tells some of their stories.

China is an amazing country. A place that needs time and complete immersion to be able to understand. I took a job as a tour leader, and instantly I was out of my depth. I experienced places and situations that I could never have been prepared for and all with a group of paying tourists who were looking to me for guidance. However, this was a steep learning curve covering language, culture, and history. It was not long before I saw that the people who had saved up for their holiday of a li...

Allergy truly is a modern malady. Only one hundred years ago, the term 'allergy' was unknown, and diseases subsequently identified as allergic in nature, such as asthma, hayfever, eczema and food intolerance, were routinely considered to be rare, non-fatal conditions primarily afflicting the cultured and civilized classes of Western society.By the closing decade of the twentieth century, however, allergy had acquired greater medical, political, socio-economic and cultural significan...

China is an amazing country, a place that needs time and complete immersion to be able to understand. I took a job as a tour leader and instantly I was out of my depth. I experienced places and situations that I could never have been prepared for and all with a group of paying tourists who were looking to me for guidance. However, it was not long before I saw that the people who had saved up for their holiday of a life time were far less prepared than I was. Over the first season I visited...