Higher education's survival now runs through a role most institutions still misunderstand: the CIO. The CIO Job Profile and Performance Model reframes that role around resilience and antifragility - mapping four levels of CIO maturity and sixteen competencies, then turning them into practical tools for defining, hiring, developing, and assessing technology leaders. Presidents and cabinets use it to diagnose readiness and write the right job description; search committees, to inter...

A boy who seeks feathers for his collection finds a baby bird. While he is climbing a tree to return the bird to its nest, he accidentally falls, but to his surprise is rescued by an angel. The event begins his journey of helping others and finally leads to transforming him into a higher being. This book invites the reader to find feathers hidden in the color illustrations as they read.

In order for animal feed products to be fit for consumption and pass the necessary safety requirements, they must be free from pathogens, chemicals and toxins that could cause harm to the animal. To ensure product safety, the animal feed sector must continue to find new and innovative ways of detecting and controlling the major groups of contaminants.Advances in improving animal feed safety provides a comprehensive overview of the key microbiological and chemical risks aff...

A new look at the 1937 abduction of a wealthy wife and mother, based on previously classified FBI documents—includes photos.When she was kidnapped from Long Meadow Farm in Stony Brook, New York, in 1937, Alice McDonell Parsons was the heir to a vast fortune among Long Island's wealthy elite. The crime shocked the nation and was front-page news for several months.J. Edgar Hoover personally assigned his best FBI agents to the case, and within a short time, Pa...

The evil queen asked the mirror on the wall who was the fairest of them all. And she expects it to say that she is . . . or else! So when the mirror replies Snow White is the fairest in all of the land, the evil queen is enraged! Find out what happens as this classic fairy tale comes to life with music and full-color illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

Goldilocks is hopping and skipping through the woods one day when she comes across a quaint cottage. She goes inside to investigate the odd little house, with three bowls of porridge, three chairs, and three beds. What happens when the owners of the house come home? Find out as this classic fairy tale comes to life with music and full-color illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

"In all my years studying personal growth, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is one of the most useful tools I've ever come across, and in this book, Dr. Hayes describes it with more depth and clarity than ever before."-Mark Manson, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckLife is not a problem to be solved. ACT shows how we can live full and meaningful lives by embracing our vulnerability and turning tow...

Now more than ever—it’s time to get out of your mind and into your life! This evidence-based ACT workbook can help you get started.If you’re struggling with painful thoughts and emotions, anxiety about the future, depression, the effects of trauma, job stress, or anger, this game-changing workbook—now in a special 20th anniversary edition—can help you build the psychological flexibility needed to reduce your suffering and commit to living your life based on what ma...

Long after those who wrote them are gone, words still have power. Power to change lives. No matter when they were written, words alone can still fill a mind with wisdom, good advice and comfort. For many years the author collected inspiring quotes, writing them down on 3 x 5 cards. Whenever he needed a 'mental lift' the cards were there to help. Eventually, he began to write down thoughts of his own. Years after retirement, rather than forget them, he decided to put them, along with some o...

At a time when Yemen has been ravaged by a decade of war and subject to myriad political and military interventions, the essays in this collection serve as a timely reminder of the need for grounded anthropological study in even the harshest of circumstances. From tribesmen to refugees, revolutionaries to farmers, state workers to charity workers, intellectuals to the unemployed and the destitute, we learn of the everyday political languages through which people in the country live their l...

Explore the complexities of Psychic Wellness with this enlightening handbook, which provides a careful analysis of diverse perspectives, practical treatments, and inspiring experiences. This book takes readers on a thorough journey toward holistic well-being, from comprehending the complexities of mental diseases to developing resilience and self-care skills. Accept a plethora of knowledge while breaking down boundaries and promoting a compassionate approach to Psychic Wellness for individ...

Ever wondered why we celebrate Easter with bright colors, delicious treats, and fluffy bunnies? This book goes beyond the basket to reveal the true reason for the season: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Explore the historical and spiritual significance of Easter, uncovering how traditions around the world reflect this core message.Discover:The impact of Jesus' resurrection on the Christian faith.How to celebrate Easter in a meaningful and heartfelt way....