Download or read book Understanding Organizations written by Udo Staber and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Organizations: Theories and Images introduces students to the key principles of understanding, designing, and managing organizations in an accessible and practical way. The book provides a conceptual toolkit containing the essential models, theories and concepts needed for working in, managing and evaluating organizations. Key Features: Insightful anecdotes discuss how for- and not-for profit organizations fit within our current society from a social and economic perspective. Theoretical framework and multi-perspective approach focuses on economics, institutionalism and evolution theory highlighting the relationship between organizations, employees and the broader society. Research-focused approach analyses organizational phenomena in light of recent studies. This textbook is ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates studying general management, organizational theory, organizational design, and organizational sociology.

Download or read book Demon mentor Crypt of the Seven Angels written by Natalie Yacobson and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blaise lost all other than seven angelic statues in the family crypt, which according to legend are the demonic patrons of her family. Contrary to myths, they do not come to life to help her avenge the death of her family. But a beautiful crazy guy arises from nowhere and promises to help her in the planes of revenge. She must pay with her soul.

Download or read book The Mage Craft Series written by SM Reine and published by Red Iris Books. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's the daughter of Metaraon, the Voice of God. Now it's time for her to take his place in the world - and pay for his sins. He's a doctor as good with a gun as he is with a scalpel. He knows a lot about the preternatural, but he's not saying why. And he's the new Voice of God's only chance of survival. This collection contains the first three books of The Mage Craft Series, amounting to over 210,000 words. About Cast in Angelfire As a half-angel, half-human mage, Marion Garin is the most powerful witch in the world. She’s been embroiled in preternatural politics since childhood and navigates the factions with ease. Or so she’s been told. Unfortunately, she’s lost her memory, and now Marion doesn’t know much of anything. Casting magic? Forget about it. It’s not an accident, either. Someone powerful wanted to take Marion out of preternatural politics, and they succeeded. She’s told that a man named Seth Wilder could help, but she’ll have to find him first. He’s been missing for years. Marion needs to track Seth down and fix her memory before her unknown enemy finishes the job… * * * About Cast in Hellfire Marion Garin is the teenage daughter of Metaraon, the former Voice of God. Now she's also the steward of the Winter Court, which has been in anarchy since a revolution five years earlier. Problem: Marion still doesn't remember anything that happened before two weeks ago. Seth Wilder has a lead on her memories. Whoever stole them and sold Marion's essence to a demon lord in Sheol. Marion wants to help steal them back, even though that means abandoning the Winter Court to war. And Seth can't seem to tell Marion no. He wants Marion nearby. Very nearby. Possibly in his teeth. See, Seth has this little problem where he's developing a killing urge, and it seems to be centered primarily on the half-angel girl who adores him. It conflicts with everything Seth believes himself to be: a moral man, a doctor who heals instead of hurts. Yet he's obsessed with Marion. She wants her memories, and he wants her to have them as much as he wants her blood. They'll work together to make Marion whole, come hell or high water. Even if it means war. Even if it means Seth might hurt Marion. And damned be the consequences... * * * About Cast in Faefire Marion Garin, the Voice of God, is due to marry the Prince of the Autumn Court by the end of the week - assuming that the world's preternatural leadership doesn't have anything to say about it. They plan to strip Prince ErlKonig of his title, ensuring that Marion can't form a god-forbidden treaty with the angels. Still injured from his final fight in Sheol, Seth Wilder is seeking a way to stay alive. If he dies, he'll lose more than his life - he'll be slave to the gods' whims for all eternity. He's ready to take drastic steps. Maybe even make a bargain with the vampires. But what the gods want, they get. And they don't appreciate being defied. Search Terms: bargain box set, paranormal romance box set, romance collection, box set, romance boxed set, urban fantasy boxed set, boxed set

Download or read book Simbaly Sram written by Walter Miranda and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Elisa through the cities of Brazil as she sets out to find the mysterious stranger from her dream. Her determination to find this man quickly becomes an obsession. Elisa, joined by her sidekick Luciana, journeys from Sao Carlos to Sao Paulo and further to Paraiso. With each stop along the way, she meets bizarre yet intriguing characters who provide direction and even supernatural powers to guide her. When Elisa's powers lead them to Gilberto, a flight school student, his charm takes her by surprise. Both girls put up their guards knowing there is more to Gilberto than what meets the eye. Then, just when Elisa begins to believe she has finally found the man she has been seeking, he unexpectedly disappears. Will Elisa's powers finally guide her to the man of her dreams or will this rollercoaster journey be in vain? Author Walter Miranda is a retiree living in So Paulo, Brazil where he is busy working on his next book.

Download or read book Going Under written by Maryn Scott and published by Bella Books. This book was released on 2022-10-01 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dr. Patricia Reynolds is asked to participate in a business consortium, the last thing she expects is an invitation to be part of a new intelligence agency, LASA—The Latin American Security Agency. As Patricia finds her niche working money laundering cases, she also finds herself pulled ever closer to one of her colleagues. Dr. Maeve Quinn shies away from relationships, always distrustful that women only want her for her wealth. But Maeve is finding it difficult to resist the allure of the enigmatic Dr. Patricia Reynolds. Anna Flores has finished her undercover assignment and is living in Denver with her girlfriend, Peel Primm. After surviving their ordeal in Mexico, they’re just trying to live a normal life—until Anna is dragged into a LASA operation and “normal” is turned on its head. As Patricia, Maeve, Anna and Peel are drawn into a dangerous web, they come face-to-face with everything they have to lose, and ultimately must decide what to let go and what—or who—they can’t bear to let slip through their fingers. A follow-up to Talented Amateur.

Download or read book This Saint s for You written by Thomas J. Craughwell and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling all grave-diggers, astronauts and coin collectors, poets, vegetarians and pregnant women. There are more than 450 patron saints for every type of person, place or situation imaginable. Reverant but fun, This Saint's for You! recounts the lives of the saints, explaining why each has become associated with certain people, places and activities. The book also features 350 gorgeous full-colour holy cards that depict these heavenly allies in all their glory.

Download or read book Thanks Be to the World written by Lindsay Boyd and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Larry Corbett, a film actor from Scotland, sets off on a trip. He aims to resolve the question of whether acting is something he wants to continue doing. Also in the back of his mind is a wish to find somewhere to settle down. He begins by travelling from Scotlands Orkney Isles, his nominal base, to Glasgow, where he visits an uncle. While there he receives a letter from a friend and former colleague, Serenity Yunus. They have been out of touch since Serenity was caught up in civil conflict in her native Turkey. She now resides in England with her husband and children. Larry writes her from Edinburgh. His time there and, afterwards, in London spur recollections of his years in fringe theatre and the breakthrough that led him into the film world. He also recalls his initial encounter with the films of the Turkish director Enis Mert. In Spain he completes a minor film role and recalls the part he played in a Mert-written project. Further travels there and in the Americas bring back memories of the three films he went on to make with Mert. In between times he goes on with the writing of a book. He proceeds to Turkey via Asia only to discover that his beloved mentor has died. Larry concludes his trip with a visit to Serenity, now separated from her husband. She praises his writing. Aware he has no home as such, she invites him to stay with her and the children.

Download or read book This Saint Will Change Your Life written by Thomas J. Craughwell and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heaven Help Us! Your days of worry and frustration are over. Whoever you are, whatever you do, there’s a patron saint who wants to help you—specifically you—with your troubles. This Saint Will Change Your Life features 300 patron saints for every person and situation imaginable. • There are patron saints for travelers, vegetarians, and women in labor. • For gamblers, lawyers, and parents with disappointing children. • For families stressed by houseguests. • For victims of toothaches, appendicitis, and sore throats. • For beekeepers, booksellers, sailors, schoolgirls, and even (we kid you not) vampire hunters! This Saint Will Change Your Life! describes the real-life histories of an amazing variety of holy figures from the Christian faith and reveals how each became associated with particular beneficiaries. Also included are reproductions of 300 full-color holy cards depicting these heavenly helpers in all their glory.

Download or read book Notable Notebooks written by Jessica Fries-Gaither and published by NSTA Press. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip through time to discover the value of a special place to jot your thoughts, whether you’re a famous scientist or a student. Notable Notebooks: Scientists and Their Writings brings to life the many ways in which everyone from Galileo to Jane Goodall has used a science notebook, including to sketch their observations, imagine experiments, record data, or just write down their thoughts. You also get four steps to starting your own notebook, plus mini-bios of the diverse featured scientists. Written in captivating rhyme, the text is sprinkled with lively illustrations. In fact, it looks a lot like the science notebook you’ll be eager to start after reading this inspiring book. Lexile Framework: 670L Visit www.Lexile.com for more information about Lexile Measures.

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Download or read book Notebooks of a Wandering Monk written by Matthieu Ricard and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The memoirs of renowned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard and his extraordinary journey toward inner freedom and compassion in action. Matthieu Ricard began his spiritual transformation at the age of twenty-one, in Darjeeling, India, when he met Tibetan teacher Kangyur Rinpoche, who deeply impressed the young man with his extraordinary quality of being. In Notebooks of a Wandering Monk, Ricard tells the simple yet extraordinary story of his journey and the remarkable men and women who inspired him along the way, including Kangyur Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and the fourteenth Dalai Lama, as well as great luminaries such as Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall, and a number of leading scientists. Growing up, Ricard, the son of philosopher Jean-François Revel and artist Yahne Le Toumelin, regularly found himself in the company of intellectuals and artists such as Luis Buñuel, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Igor Stravinsky. Young Ricard loved nature, classical music, and science and dreamed of unlocking the mysteries of molecular biology. But, six years after meeting Kangyur Rinpoche, Ricard gave up a promising career in genetics to pursue a meditative life in the remote Himalayas. While spending half a century in India, Bhutan, and Nepal, he visited Tibet more than twenty times and spent years publishing rare Tibetan texts and photographing his spiritual teachers and the world in which they lived. Elegantly translated by Jesse Browner and accompanied by more than fifty full-color photographs, some of which are Ricard’s own, Notebooks of a Wandering Monk charts Ricard’s lifelong path to wisdom and compassion. This candid and reflective memoir will inspire all readers, wherever they may be on their own journey to a meaningful and well-lived life.

Download or read book Heaven Help Us written by Thomas J. Craughwell and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains short essays of over three hundred saints and explains how they have become associated with certain people, places, and professions.

Download or read book Second Language Writing in Elementary Classrooms written by Luciana de Oliveira and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Language Writing in Elementary Classrooms focuses on L2 writing in elementary classrooms. It features chapters that highlight research in elementary classrooms focused on the writing development of multilingual children, and research in teacher education to prepare elementary teachers to teach L2 writing and address L2 writers' needs.

Download or read book Saints Preserved written by Thomas J. Craughwell and published by Image. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A finger, a lock of hair, a crucifix, a chalice—if such items belonged to a saint, they are considered to be relics and as such are venerated by the Catholic Church. Anyone who thinks that relics are remnants of the Middle Ages should log on to eBay. On any day of the week the online shopper will find a thriving business in the sale of these items, ranging from the dust from the tomb of Christ to splinters of the True Cross to bone fragments of countless holy men and women. In Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics, author Thomas J. Craughwell takes us on an exhilarating journey through the life and death of more than three hundred saints and along the way enlightens us about the sometimes strange bits and pieces that the saints left behind. Including entries on the famous (Saint Peter, Saint Francis, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux) and the not so famous (Saint Foy, Saint Sicaire, Saint Chrysogonus), Saints Preserved also features information on such notable relics as the Holy House where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived; the Crown of Thorns; the Holy Grail; and the seven places that claim to possess the head of Saint John the Baptist—among them a mosque in Damascus. Moreover, this book includes major relics that are enshrined in the United States—for example, the complete skeleton of the Roman martyr Saint Vibiana enshrined in a cathedral in Los Angeles. From the extraordinary Aachen relics to the remains of Saint Zita, Saints Preserved is an indispensable compendium for spiritual seekers, history buffs, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith.

Download or read book Sloane Monroe Series Boxed Set written by Cheryl Bradshaw and published by Pixie Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheryl Bradshaw's library of her New York Times bestselling Sloane Monroe Series, Books 1-6 (six complete novels): BLACK DIAMOND DEATH: Charlotte Halliwell has a secret. But before revealing it to her sister Audrey, she's found dead. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a skiing accident, until the medical examiner discovers poison coursing through Charlotte's body. Audrey hires Sloane Monroe, a sassy, headstrong private investigator. As Sloane gets close to solving the case, a second body is found. With the killer aware that Sloane will stop at nothing to find him, he tracks her every move. Will Sloane uncover the truth before he strikes again? MURDER IN MIND: Sloane Monroe has solved every case except one -the brutal murder of her sister Gabrielle. Three years have passed without a trace of the killer until today, when a young woman's body is discovered in front of the local supermarket. Now Sloane is faced with the most difficult challenge of her life - finding the man who is a master at concealing his identity before he strikes again. If you love exciting mysteries, Murder in Mind will keep you reading until the very last page. I HAVE A SECRET: Doug Ward has been running from his past for twenty years. But after his fourth whisky of the night, his steely resolve has started to crack, and he doesn't want to keep quiet -- not anymore. When blood is found on the deck where Doug was last seen, private investigator Sloane Monroe goes in search of the truth and uncovers the biggest secret of them all. STRANGER IN TOWN: Six-year-old Olivia Hathaway tiptoes down the center aisle of Maybelle's Market, stopping to make sure her mother isn't watching. But Mrs. Hathaway is too preoccupied to notice her daughter has slipped away. Minutes later, a frantic Mrs. Hathaway runs up and down the aisles, desperately searching for her missing daughter. But Olivia is already gone. Will PI Sloane Monroe find her before it's too late? A New York Times bestselling series, and a Shamus Award finalist for best PI mystery. BED OF BONES: Sometimes even the deepest, darkest secrets find their way to the surface. Thirteen-year-old Willie Compton and his younger brother Leonard stumble upon a mine shaft while hiking the hills of Park City, Utah. A Slinky Leonard's been flipping back and forth between his hands slips through his fingers. Leonard bolts forward and reaches out to grab it, but he slips, then he falls into the shaft. Bed of Bones tells a tale of murder, shining a big, bold light on Park City's tragic past. A past that's about to revisit the present. HUSH NOW BABY: On a crisp, fall night, Serena Westwood wakes to the faint stirs of her crying baby. Bottle in hand, she tiptoes to the other side of the house, sneaks up to the crib, looks in. A wave of panic grips her as her real nightmare begins. Inside the crib, there is no baby. --- If you're a fan of Sue Grafton and Mary Higgins Clark, you'll love these suspenseful mysteries. A New York Times bestselling mystery series. "Bradshaw is a great storyteller." "The suspense is consuming!" "A fantastic, fast-paced detective novel."

Download or read book Blown Dreams written by David T Straw and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story I show begins in 2007, New York City, the year before the financial crisis. The novel centers on three roommates; a teacher, financial analyst, and a bartender. The first part of the story focuses on the teacher and analyst. With their father and aunt’s influence pushing them towards their professions and dreams, both in unique ways, they learn the real lesson will be from reality and a changing world. Soon that world, or worse their dreams, turns on them and they must reinvent themselves afar. With the help of the bartender, they use their distinct talents to get back where they want to be. It’s only when they are away from their past, that they learn who they really are and what they really want. The storyline that sounds like the beginning of a bar joke, is anything but.

Download or read book The Women of Tijucopapo written by Marilene Felinto and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marilene Felinto is one of a new wave of young Brazilian writers, and her work is among the very best. Born in 1957 in the northeast of Brazil, she moved to São Paulo in early adolescence and completed her university education there. Her fiction connects the striking contrasts of a young woman's experience and the cross-purposes of modern Brazil. In The Women of Tijucopapo nothing can be taken for granted since everything might be taken away. Risia is a heroine little interested in being heroic All she wants is for her life "to have a happy ending." To find it she must go back to Tijucopapo, where her mother was born. One moonlit night her grandmother gave away a baby, and that baby was Risia's mother. Sharing the trauma of her mother's miserable marriage, Risia recollects and invents tales of Tijucopapo in the happier days before she was born. When she was a little girl she clung to the idea that she would kill her father for the way he treated women. Now; a woman herself, Risia hasn't lost the urge to kill. The time is ripe for it—war is in the air. Amid the disruptions of discovery and revolution, Risia walks toward Tijucopapo. Step by step she goes farther through the forest, closer to Tijucopapo, to find the beautiful side of her shamelessness, to leave behind her losses.