This is an inner child screaming for help, the only way she knew how.Anthology of an Adopted Name is a collection of deeply personal rhyming poems written during and reflecting back on a childhood full of long-term domestic physical, emotional, mental, and verbal abuse. Lacie grew up knowing that she had been given up for adoption, but without the safety and support of the family that had adopted her to fall back on. Their abuse grew worse when they had a child of their own blood. ...

In the second instalment of the Iwizadi trilogy, "Forbidden Magic," Aisling faces a perilous journey into the heart of manipulation and vengeance. Having helped the displaced Khun reclaim their homeland, the celebration is short-lived as the once-promised paradise reveals a dark secret.As war looms on the horizon between nations vying for control of Noi, a precious natural resource whose uses are still being discovered. Aisling finds herself ensnared in the cunning web of an ancien...

Some say he's still out thereOne thousand years ago in the city of Libalele, magic was declared a crime, and the magician Iwizadi was imprisoned by his brother Umwahu for his magic power. He outlived Umwahu and escaped from his cell, but by that time there was no magic left in the city or its people. Iwizadi disappeared with his secret book, and nobody knows what happened to him next...Others say he's just a character in a fairytale...

It's been a rough year for Charlotte, 13, and Singer, 12. Their parents separated, a global pandemic hit, and schools shut down. Boredom—either at Mom's place or Dad's—looms. Until they stumble across a cave in the woods, and, inspired by his literary heroes, Singer comes up with a plan. No one has actually said they can't have their own adventures, and so… Charlotte agrees. After remote school each day, the intrepid explorers—in disguise, of course—take off for parts nearby. Which are mor...

Bringing together five plays commissioned specially for the RADA Elders Company, this anthology provides a selection of dynamic and thought-provoking works for elders companies anywhere.The RADA Elders Company began in 2013 in order to provide opportunities for older people to experience the academy's training at its best. Each year, a playwright is invited to create a new piece for the company, encompassing a wide range of theatre disciplines and skills.This collection fea...

As director of a training program in medical informatics, I have found that one of the most frequent inquiries from graduate students is, "Although I am happy with my research focus and the work I have done, how can I design and carry out a practical evaluation that proves the value of my contribution?" Informatics is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary field with research that ranges from theoretical developments to projects that are highly applied and intended for near-term use in clinical...

Developing and Leading Emergence Teams describes a future business landscape that seems to be complicated, complex and chaotic, in almost equal measures. The variety and diversity of the environments within which large organizations will be seeking to operate, require a similar variety of systems, process and structures if they are to respond successfully to emerging opportunities. The established models of teamworking (matrix, cross-functional or transdisciplinary) can all adapt to this n...

Strategy execution is one of the most important and exciting topics in management. Implementing strategy in today's complex organizations is an enormous challenge but one that all leaders must tackle. This lively book is an essential guide to strategy execution for practicing managers and those in advanced management education. It combines the rigour of advanced research with the accessibility of practical experience and application to lead readers through the subject.Drawing toget...

′Demystifies strategy making while at the same time deepening our understanding of what the process entails. Their work is a marvellous guide for those striving to make sense of complexity′ -Karl E. Weick, Rensis Likert Distinguished University Professor of Organizational Behavior and Psychology, University of Michigan′This book is at the very cutting edge of strategic management theory and yet also of immense practical use. It is truly a rare and ...

There is a large body of shared knowledge between the study of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management but despite the crossover, they are often treated as very distinct disciplines. Written by a team of experts across both fields, Organizational Behaviour bridges the gap between OB and HRM, with an emphasis on inter-cultural and cross-cultural perspectives of organizational development, talent management, and leadership. Through a critical analysis...

Now a classic in its field, the fourth edition of Change Management: A Guide to Effective Implementation continues to offer readers highly practical strategies and step-by-step guidance for applying different models of change in different organizational scenarios.New to the Fourth Edition:A third expert author, Sabina Siebert, bringing a background in sociology and cultural studiesAn improved structure that consolid...

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management presents and discusses leading ideas in the management of projects. Positioning project management as a domain much broader and more strategic than simply 'execution management', this Handbook draws on the insights of over 40 scholars to chart the development of the subject over the last 50 years or more as an area of increasing practical and academic interest. It suggests we could be entering an emerging 'third wave' of analysis and inter...