A new assessment of the British and Commonwealth contribution to the defeat of Japan in the Pacific. The monumental struggle fought against Imperial Japan in the Asia/Pacific theater during World War II is primarily viewed as an American affair. While the United States did play a dominant role, the British and Commonwealth forces also made major contributions—on land, at sea and in the air, eventually involving over a million men and vast armadas of ships and aircraft. It was a difficult a...

Discover a practical, balanced approach to natural wellness—one built on everyday habits, not quick fixes.In a world filled with fad diets, restrictive detox programs, and miracle health claims, DR. BARBARA O'NEILL CLEANSE offers a refreshing perspective inspired by Barbara O'Neill's educational teachings on natural health and healthy living. Instead of chasing shortcuts, this guide focuses on simple, sustainable lifestyle practices that support your body's normal functions through...

Essays on patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine, written by a renowned historical theologianBrian E. Daley, SJ, is a highly acclaimed scholar of early Christian theology. In a prolific career spanning more than forty years, he has published his research in a wide range of academic journals and edited collections; this book represents the first time that several of his studies of patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine have been brought together in o...

Three experts in Human Resources introduce a measurement system that convincingly showcases how HR impacts business performance.Drawing from the authors' ongoing study of nearly 3,000 firms, this book describes a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within the firm's overall strategy—what the authors describe as an HR Scorecard—and measuring its activities in terms that line managers and CEOs will find compelling. Analyzing how each element of the HR system ...

Offers a comprehensive, meticulously researched account of the British and Commonwealth armies’ global campaigns and impact during World War II.The British army emerged from World War I as the world’s premier fighting force. This same army, following two decades of government neglect, entered World War II pitifully small compared to its main rivals and wholly unprepared for the tasks at hand. Despite its sorry state of readiness, the army dutifully went forward to ...

Book one in the Motivated Series by Brian E. Howard.If you're conducting a job search for a professional position or considering such a job search, you should read this book. Brian Howard provides a thorough, approachable guide to each of the components of a job search that will help you be the selected candidate."The Motivated Job Search - Second Edition is a practical no-nonsense guide to help job seekrs get desired job ...

Do you think of your company's talent as an investment to be managed like a portfolio? You should, according to authors Becker, Huselid, and Beatty, if you're interested in strategy execution.Many companies fall into the trap of spending too much time and money on low performers, while high performers aren't getting the necessary resources, development opportunities, or rewards. In The Differentiated Workforce, the authors expand on their previous books, The HR Scoreca...

This digital collection, curated by Harvard Business Review, includes three important books by experts in the human resources field-The HR Scorecard, The HR Value Proposition, and Human Resource Champions. Learn how individuals in human resources can partner with line managers to make organizations more competitive, how HR impacts business performance, and how HR leaders can bring substantial value to internal an...

This book is an Aladdin's cave of treasure for the reader who enjoys writing that engages the senses as well as one's appreciation of great writing. The author's humour and wit are dry and subtle. Each sentence is a polished visual gem, drawing the reader into the events unfolding or the situation described. His style is succinct, the whole flows in a lyrical way, carrying the reader smoothly along on a never-ending river of images. For me, the imagery evoked in just a few sentences is som...

A leading historical theologian surveys the early Church's thinking about ChristBrian E. Daley, SJ, is a renowned and prolific historical theologian. His research has been published in a wide range of academic journals and edited collections; this volume brings several of his numerous studies of patristic Christology together for the first time.The sixteen essays in this collection explore the Christology of the early Church with attention to narrative over...

As you turn these pages, you will find yourself transported to a world of vivid landscapes, quirky anecdotes, and encounters with eccentric characters. Praised for its vivid imagery and dry wit, you will laugh, you will marvel, and perhaps, you will see a bit of your own journey reflected in this story. The people we meet and the places we go shape us in ways we often don’t realise. For in the end,this bookis not just one man’s story, it is a celebration of the human spirit, a testament to...

Follow along as Brian Minnick investigates and explores the deeper details of Montauk, and dives into the mysteries of Camp Hero & The strange experiments that were said to have taken place during The Montauk Project. Minnick who has been visiting Camp Hero since 1988, and has appeared on several network television shows on Montauk, is no stranger to this topic. In Montauk Is Strange, Brian shares some of his archives, eyewitness testimony from Long Island locals, and several field reports...