Servant-leadership may be the answer to the current demand for a more ethical, people-centred leadership where humility, servitude and contribution are key elements. The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of current thinking and empirical research of the determinants, underlying processes and consequences of servant leadership.

REGAIN THE HEALTHY LIFE YOU DESERVEMillions of women struggle every day with problems like low energy, unexplained weight gain, and dull moods, yet too often diet, exercise, and pharmaceutical drugs are thought to be the only available options. Hormones—the chemical messengers of the body—influence every single process in our bodies: they govern our growth, weight, and energy, as well as fight stress and anxiety, relieve depression, and maintain personal drive....

David Van Turnhout and Dirk Verhofstadt traced the story of David's Jewish grandfather, Ide Leib Kartuz. Fleeing from antisemitism and violence, he came to Antwerp in 1929 and set up business as a tailor. The family he left behind ended up in the ghetto of Radomsko. Each and every member of the family was gassed at Treblinka. In Belgium, Kartuz joined the resistance movement, but was arrested by the Nazis in 1942 and deported to Auschwitz. On arrival there, his wife and two children immedi...

A comprehensive history and examination of global infrastructures and the outsized role they play in our lives.Infrastructure is essential to defining how the public functions, yet there is little public knowledge regarding why and how it became today’s strongest global force over government and individual lives. Who should build and maintain infrastructures? How are they to be protected? And why are they all in such bad shape? In Lifelines of Our Society,...

Whilst crop models have made significant progress in recent years, different models still diverge and struggle to predict the complex effects of genetic, environmental and management (G x E x M) variables in optimising crop production in the face of climate change.Current crop models: State-of-the-art and future developments provides a comprehensive overview of the major crop models and the ways they address these challenges. The book explores the development of major crop...

In the Epicurus system, the still overcrowded Proxima encounters another Republic cruiser. The Hadrian agrees to take on some of the survivors. The system itself appears to be an island of peace, offering the crew a much-needed shore leave. But something is not right - Zadiya Ark senses a trap...Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink!The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the gala...

Ethnography as Risky Business: Field Research in Violent and Sensitive Contexts offers a hands-on, critical appraisal of how to approach ethnographic fieldwork on socio-political conflict and collective violence, focusing on the global south. The volume’s contributions are all based on extensive firsthand qualitative social science research conducted in sensitive--and often hazardous--field settings. The contributors reflect on real-life methodological problems as well as the ethi...

Just one more hyperspace jump and the Proxima will have reached its destination - when the engines fail again. There is nothing around except for a mining station that has been abandoned for decades. Major Vara and his team investigate the station to see if they can get the spare parts they need. Suddenly, Colonial pursuit ships appear! There is no escape and the battle is hopeless - only a miracle can save the Proxima! Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink! The ...

The Proxima crew is hoping to get urgently needed spare parts and supplies from a fleet depot in the Doros system. But then the base is attacked by the Colonials! Captain Zadiya Ark has no choice but to attempt a risky but clever maneuver to save herself and her crew - but first she has to deal with the traitor in her own ranks.Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink!The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare thei...

The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the galaxy into chaos. In a devastating battle, the Terran star cruiser Proxima barely escapes the combat zone. On the retreat, the Proxima fights for survival and becomes a pawn in a confusing war.Captain Zadiya Ark faces the greatest challenge of her career. Conditions on board are disastrous: the crew and the many shipwrecked are exhausted, the systems are overloaded or broken - and to mak...

Just one more hyperspace jump and the Proxima will have reached its destination - when the engines fail again. There is nothing around except for a mining station that has been abandoned for decades. Major Vara and his team investigate the station to see if they can get the spare parts they need. Suddenly, Colonial pursuit ships appear! There is no escape and the battle is hopeless - only a miracle can save the Proxima!Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on ...

If you dug a hole to the other side of the earth, where do you think you would end up? In this wordless picture book, pictures tell Ben's story of a midnight journey through the center of the earth and the surprising journey home. Ben's mother has dropped him off for a visit with his grandmother, a woman with a penchant for baking. Ben feels lost and lonely until he discovers a chest full of mining gear. He embarks on an adventure that will make him grateful for the hundreds of pies stacke...