If you're thinking of cutting your midlevel managers in the new world of work, think again."Middle manager." The term evokes a bygone industrial era in which managers functioned like cogs in a vast bureaucratic machine. In recent decades, midlevel managers became a favorite target for the chopping block—underappreciated, often considered a superfluous layer of the organization.Not only does this outdated perspective need to change, but the future demands it...

If you're thinking of cutting your midlevel managers in the new world of work, think again."Middle manager." The term evokes a bygone industrial era in which managers functioned like cogs in a vast machine and bureaucracy ruled. In recent decades, midlevel managers became a favorite target for the chopping block—underappreciated, often considered a superfluous layer of the organization.Not only does this outdated perspective need to change, the future deman...

"The Heiress of Wyvern Court" is a novel written by Emilie Searchfield. Unfortunately, I couldn't find specific information about this book or its plot. Emilie Searchfield doesn't appear to be a widely recognized author, and "The Heiress of Wyvern Court" might be a lesser-known work.However, based on the title, it's likely a work of fiction that revolves around a character who inherits or stands to inherit Wyvern Court, possibly a grand estate or significant property. The storyline could e...

By Appointment Only marks the thrilling return of Grace, Sam, Maria-Teresa, and Margot—the fearless, wacky sleuths we’ve come to love. Thanks to Grace, the ladies can now proudly call themselves professional investigators. While three of them are content handling routine cases at the newly formed Liu Jones Group Investigations Agency, Grace Liu craves more to fuel her adrenaline.Grace’s ambition leads her to pursue a high-profile murder case, one she hopes will cement the agency’s ...

The ravishing Caroline Birks, daughter of a Marquess, knows something is wrong when her brother goes missing. Trying to find him in the seedier parts of London, she ends up being rescued by a wicked Duke. Completely impervious to his charms, will Charlotte accept the seductive stranger's help in order to find her missing brother?What will happen when he starts winding down her walls, awakening her lustful desires?Martin Lilley, the Duke of Hanworth, only goes out to unsavou...

Chloe Pirrie and Ben Batt star in this stunning dramatisation of Emily Bront****ë's classic, adapted by bestselling author Rachel JoyceWhen homeless orphan Heathcliff is brought to the isolated, storm-swept farmhouse of Wuthering Heights, he sparks very different emotions in the children of the house, Hindley and Cathy. While Hindley instantly hates him and makes his life miserable, Heathcliff finds a soulmate in Cathy and the two spend days playing together on the...

As a result of climate change, ocean temperatures are warming and sea levels are rising. Natural disasters have been increasing in frequency and ferocity. Yet, over six decades, Cuba has developed a world-leading model for disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change in Cuba: Management and Adaptation discusses the island’s ongoing resilience against the impacts of climate change. Its commitment to disaster preparedness and management are lauded by int...

The 1970s have largely been overlooked in scholarly studies of the Cuban Revolution, or, at the very least, dismissed simply as a period of “Sovietization” characterized by widespread bureaucratization, institutionalization, and adherence to Soviet orthodoxy. Consequently, scant research exists that examines the major changes that took place across the decade and their role in determining the course of the Revolution. This book provides, for the first time, a comprehensive assessment of th...

"The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems" is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," ...

The Unexpected Surprises Collection from Mills and BoonIncluding the titles:Unexpected Surprises: A Royal HeirUnexpected Surprises: A Forever FamilyUnexpected Surprises: New BeginningsUnexpected Surprises: One Miracle NightUnexpected Surprises: Their Surprise Gift

Ezra Price hasn’t been the same since his brother Samuel Price was brutally murdered. When clues lead him right in front of Archibald Worthington, he is determined to take matters into his own hands and seek revenge. Looking for evidence, Ezra is eager to infiltrate Archibald’s home as the help. But, he is taken by surprise when he meets Archibald’s dashing daughter. She is different from everyone he’s ever met before, and desire instantly flickers inside of him. Will he resist the seducti...