Black Identities and Media in the Twenty-First Century presents original scholarly essays, drawn from a range of theory-based applications and methodologies, that analyze media representations, effects, and practices relating to Black communities and their varying identities, with particular attention to attributes such as gender, sexuality, class, and ability status. By surveying newsprint, television, social media, podcasts, and more, this innovative collection explores intersec...

The concept of time management is often perceived as a rigid system of rules and regulations, a strict schedule to be adhered to without deviation. This perception often leads to stress, anxiety, and a sense of overwhelm, making the pursuit of efficiency feel more like a burden than a liberating tool. But what if I told you that time management isn't about squeezing every last drop out of the day, but rather about cultivating a conscious and intentional relationship with your time? What if...

The Nine Noble Virtues represent a cornerstone of Asatru philosophy, embodying the ideals that guided our ancestors and continue to resonate with those who embrace this path today. This book is not intended as a comprehensive theological treatise, but rather a practical guide designed to make these virtues accessible and applicable to modern life. We will delve into the historical context of each virtue, exploring their origins within Norse mythology and examining how ...

We live in an era where information is abundant, yet the tools for truly mastering our own minds and behaviors can feel elusive. Many of us grapple with persistent challenges—stress, self-doubt, unwanted habits, or a nagging feeling that we are not living up to our full capabilities. Traditional approaches can sometimes fall short, leaving us feeling frustrated or stuck. This is where the elegantly simple yet profoundly effective principles of self-hypnosis and NLP offer a unique pathway. ...

This book is a devotional collection of prayers rooted in the living tradition of Ásatrú—modern Norse Paganism. It is intended as a guide and companion for those who honour the gods, spirits, and ancestors of the North. Within these pages, you will find words for both ritual and reflection, arranged by the turning of the year and the moments that shape our lives.Each section follows the wheel of the seasons as marked by the traditional blóts: Yule, Disting, Ostara, Walpurgis, Midso...

"Energy Joy" presents a visionary trek into uplifting life on Earth - NOW - because it's evolution time! By revealing the missing, better half of stress, author Robert Simon Siegel contributes a refreshing and inspiring new understanding of its remarkable evolutionary purpose. One intriguing discovery interrupts business as usual to elevate humanity into more exciting and healthy realms beyond mere survival. The knowledge that we each have a fascinating energy 'engine' inside of us has bee...

To stay ahead of the pack, you must translate your organization's competitive strategy into the day-to-day actions carried out in your company. That means channeling resources into the right efforts, achieving the right balance between innovation and control, and getting everyone pulling in the same direction. How to keep all this on track?Identify critical gaps in your strategy execution processes, focus on the most important choices you must make, and understand what's at stake i...

Based on a ten-year examination of control systems in over 50 U.S. businesses, this book broadens the definition of control and establishes a critical bridge between the disciplines of strategy and accounting and control. In addition to the more traditional diagnostic control systems, Simons identifies three new control systems that allow strategic change: belief systems that communicate core values and provide inspiration and direction, boundary systems that frame the strategic domain and...

The design of an organization--the accountability system that defines roles, rights, and responsibilities throughout the firm--has a direct impact on the performance of every employee. Yet, few leaders devote focused attention to how this design is chosen, implemented, and adjusted over time. Robert Simons argues that by viewing design as a powerful and proactive management lever--rather than an inevitable outcome of corporate evolution--leaders can maximize productivity across every level...

This study, spanning c. 1980 to 2016, offers an alternative critical perspective of the poetic works of the acclaimed Spanish poet Ana Rossetti. At its core, it explores the presence of Posthumanism and the mystical in late 20th and early 21st Century Iberian poetics, and more specifically, how Rossetti's more recent poetry expresses the same tendency toward a transcultural and posthuman model that is simultaneously essentialist and deconstructive. The books examines modern Iberian mystici...

In Control in an Age of Empowerment, Robert Simons explains how to give employees the freedom to innovate while protecting your firm from loose cannons. Using powerful examples, Simons shows how to apply four powerful management "levers" to balance autonomy with control: Traditional diagnostic control systems, Belief systems, Boundary systems, and Interactive control systems. Used in concert, these four levers give you the control you need--without sacrificing the creative thinkin...

Orienting is the gateway to attention, the first step in processing stimulus information. This volume examines these initial stages of information intake, focusing on the sensory and motivational mechanisms that determine such phenomena as stimulus selection and inhibition, habituation, pre-attentive processing, and expectancy. Psychophysiological methods are emphasized throughout. The contributors consider analyses based on cardiovascular and electrodermal changes, reflex reactions, and n...