The Long Golden Afternoon tells the story of the transformative generation of golf that followed the rise of Young Tom Morris - an era of sweeping change that saw Scotland's national pastime become one of the rare games played around the world, told against the backdrop of the passionate rivalry between Scotland and England.
From the Conservation Movement to Climate Change
Sustainable management has deep historical roots, tracing back to the foundations of civilization rather than being a modern invention. It played a crucial role in the early development of management science in the 20th century. By exploring this overlooked history, the book aims to provide a richer understanding and stronger basis for advancing sustainable management practices today, emphasizing the continuity and relevance of these principles over time.
One city. Two killers. A serial killer and a supernatural killer terrorise a city. One kills willingly preying on adulterers and the other unknowingly with no memory of being a monster. The city knows about the serial murders committed by the Sin Killer, but unaware of the shape-shifter whose murders are blamed on the Sin Killer. The captain of police is related to one of the killers.
Debunks and uncovers a number of enduring myths about famous theorists such as Adam Smith and Abraham Maslow in an informal, conversational and often humorous way.
Focusing on the interplay between leadership theory and practice, the book emphasizes the importance of context in effective leadership. It critiques the tendency of scholars to apply universal principles without considering specific circumstances. By addressing this oversight, the author presents a new framework that integrates contextual factors into leadership theorizing, aiming to enhance both understanding and application of leadership in diverse environments.
Young Tom Morris, the son of the legendary pioneer of golf, Tom Morris, was golf's first superstar.
"A theatrical jukebox with songs, sexual tension and failed dreams all served with extra ketchup. Welcome to Eddie Costellos Roller Diner a faded Brummie beacon of a deep fried American dream. The staff cant skate and theres a whiff of burnt sausages and disappointment. So when new waitress Marika arrives from somewhere foreign looking for a slice of a better life, hearts are set alight in a fiery recipe of love, jealousy and murder. Directed by Soho Theatre Artistic Director Steve Marmion, Roller Diner is the professional debut of Birmingham writer Stephen Jackson and the winner of Soho Theatres prestigious Verity Bargate Award for new writing. A savage sweet musical comedy, it opens up the heart of middle England and the universal search for a place to call home."
This book argues that if we are to think differently about management, we must first rewrite management history.
Having achieved an against-the-odds promotion from the Championship in 2013/14, hopes were high amongst Burnley FC's supporters that the biggest underdogs in the history of the Premier League, as Sean Dyche put it, could make the impossible possible and negotiate their way to survival in the world's wealthiest and most competitive league.
A visual and interactive guide to building and communicating strategies that actually work YOUR STRATEGY HAS SEVEN SECONDS TO CAPTIVATE ITS AUDIENCE So how are you going to present it? A big wordy document? A lengthy address? Slides full of bullet points? The best way to engage and involve people is through pictures.