Develops scenario planning methods in ways that link scenario analysis to improved decision making, engage time-poor senior decision makers, attenuate decision makers’ tendency to deflect responsibility for bleak, negative scenario outcomes, and enhance causal analysis within scenario-storyline development.What if? Two of the most powerful – and frightening – words in business. Almost as bad as “I didn’t see that coming.” Some things that transform the marketplace overnight come fr...

All of us grumble, from time to time, about the ever-increasing commercialization of American life. Whether in the form of overt corporate sponsorship—as evidenced by the "branding" of every major sporting event—or the less conspicuous role of commercial interests in the funding of the arts, America's corporations are a ubiquitous presence.While debates rage over the televising of liquor ads and the degree to which Joe Camel encourages adolescent smoking, of far greater concern, R. ...

This book helps managers move beyond the idea that the future of business will resemble the past and allows them to use scenarios to imagine multiple perspectives. The concepts of organizational realities, experience, and beliefs are explored to encourage and embrace change in business organizations for a successful future.

Consider the horror we feel when we learn of a crime such as that committed by Robert Alton Harris, who commandeered a car, killed the two teenage boys in it, and then finished what was left of their lunch. What we don't consider in our reaction to the depravity of this act is that, whether we morally blame him or not, Robert Alton Harris has led a life almost unimaginably different from our own in crucial respects.In Does Law Morally Bind the Poor? or What Good's the Constituti...

When a failed liberation attempt disrupts the Marius 516 mining base on Ganymede, clone worker Fowler 3085 is marked for termination. Fleeing with other workers as their behavior-suppressing drugs wear off, they experience consciousness for the first time while discovering the horrifying truth: all clones are incinerated when no longer useful. Hunted by an AI that has outlived its creators, Fowler must navigate deadly industrial zones and impossible choices to achieve the one thing he's ne...

"Europe After 8:15" is a compelling collection of essays that captures the essence of European culture and society through the eyes of three prominent American writers: H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan, and Willard Huntington Wright. The book offers a unique perspective on the continent's post-war landscape, blending sharp wit with insightful commentary. Each essay reflects the authors' experiences and observations, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of Europe’s complexities, from i...

Evidences of Glacial Man in Ohio is a short piece written by geologist George Wright concerning discovery of paleolithic artifacts in Ohio.

This fine collection of vintage mysteries from the pulp magazines presents 13 tales sure to thrill the armchair detective. Included are:HANDS OF DOOM, by David H. KellerEVIDENCE, by Murray LeinsterTHE DRUMS OF DEATH, by J. Allan DunnHAIR OF THE CAT, by Robert TurnerHELL’S SIPHON, by George Harmon CoxeDIBBLE DABBLES IN DEATH, by David Wright O’BrienCLOSE TO MY HEART, by Chester S. GeierTHE RAG-TAG GIRL, by Norbert DavisMASTER O...

I count myself fortunate in the subject of this Memoir. The life of President Finney fell in times well adapted for the development of the remarkable natural abilities with which he was endowed. He was made for an active career, and abundant opportunities for action were opened before him by Providence at every step. He came suddenly to the notice of the Christian public, but his ardor never showed signs of abatement. His success, though constant, seemed always to be a surprise to himself....

The book is a comprehensive overview of psychic phenomena, including clairvoyance, telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis.Wright was a prominent figure in the Spiritualist movement and a respected investigator of psychic phenomena. In "Practical Views on Psychic Phenomena," he presents a wealth of information on various forms of psychic phenomena, including personal anecdotes, case studies, and scientific research.The book covers a range of topics related to psychic phenomena, includin...

Published by the Kentucky Historical Society & Distributed by the University Press of KentuckyThis is the second part of a two-volume study which covers the entire spectrum of the black experience in Kentucky from earliest exploration and settlement to 1980. Mandated and partially funded by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1978, this pathbreaking work is the most comprehensive consideration of the subject ever undertaken. It fills a long-recognized void in Kentucky history. George ...

How growing in self-awareness deepens relationshipsFrom their years of counseling individuals, couples, and families, George Faller and Heather Wright show how to repair conflict, move from disconnection to reconnection, and discover God's movement in our life and relationships.They call their model NAME IT (Notice, Acknowledge, Merge, Embrace, Integrate, and Thank). To heal a relationship, first we connect with our own hearts and stories, then understand t...