The book presents a new interpretation of the Santal Rebellion, the Hul 1855–1856, drawing on the colonial sources as well as Santal memories. It offers a critique of postcolonial approaches that overlook specifically tribal perspectives and see the Hul as a class-based peasant rebellion.The author analyses the Hul and its participants—the Santals and their opponents, both the colonial administration and the Bengalis. He also looks at the attempts of the Hul’s leaders, Sido and Kạn...

How can management make a meaningful contribution to the performance of public services? Around the world, public organizations face increasingly complex social issues related to globalization, migration, health crises, national security, and climate change. To meet these challenges, we need a better understanding of what managing for public service performance means, and what it requires from public managers and public servants. This book takes a multidisciplinary, critical, and context-s...

These exciting new companion handbooks are the only ones of their kind devoted solely to the effects of environmental variables on the physiology of the world's major fruit and nut crops. Their cosmopolitan scope includes chapters on tropical and temperate zone species written by scientists from several continents. The influence of environmental factors, such as irradiance, temperature, water and salinity on plant physiology and on vegetative and reproductive growth, is comprehensively dis...

Organizational Semiotics: Evolving a Science of Information Systems covers such issues as:-Fundamental concepts such as 'information', 'data', 'message', 'communication', 'knowledge', 'organization', 'system' and so on;-Properties of signs vital to organizational functioning, such as their meanings, the intentions they express and the valuable social consequences they produce;-'Architecture' of organizations when they are viewed as information systems,...

The most valuable skills in today’s economy are often untaught and unspoken. These essential nontechnical skills—like resilience, confidence, networking, and influence—are usually overlooked by the educational system, yet they are key to a successful career. This book dives deep into the 12 most critical ones!Drawing from the authors’ hard-won experience and backed by extensive research and insights from leadership experts, 12 Universal Skills provides a foundation for las...

At a time when corporate scandals and major financial failures dominate newspaper headlines, the importance of good risk management practices has never been more obvious. The absence or mismanagement of such practices can have devastating effects on exposed organizations and the wider economy (Barings Bank, Enron, Lehmann Brothers, Northern Rock, to name but a few). Today's organizations and corporate leaders must learn the lessons of such failures by developing practices to deal effective...

Modern risk management as practiced today faces significant obstacles—we argue—primarily due to the fundamental premise of the concept itself. It asserts that we are mainly dealing with measurable, quantifiable risks and that we can manage the uncontrollable by relying on formal control-based systems, which has produced a general view that (enterprise) risk management is a technical-scientific discipline. Strategic Risk Leadership offers a critique of the status quo, and encourage...

Thumbelina was tiny as your thumb. She lived with an old woman until she was carried away by an ugly toad. From there her adventure begins. In the end Thumbelina finds the perfect palce, a kigdom made up of other thumb-sized people and she marries the king.

Help your child feel safe, calm, and ready for sleep with this gentle collection of bedtime stories designed especially for anxious little minds.Bedtime Stories for Anxiety-Free Kids features 15 soothing stories that create a peaceful space for children to unwind, relax, and let go of worries before sleep. With comforting themes, gentle storytelling, and reassuring characters, each tale encourages positive thinking, emotional safety, and a sense of calm.Per...

The Ology of Isms is a Nigerian twist on Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” written by Nigerian playwright Emmanuel Adeleye. This radio theater production is produced by Joe Bevilacqua and features sound effects, music, and a full cast.Emmanuel Adeleye was born in Nigeria in 1961. After graduating high school, he worked with the Nigerian Television Authority and with the Federation Radio Corporation of Nigeria as a playwright, actor, ...

Are you ready to go on a magical adventure?Settle down as we take you and your little ones on a magical adventure into the world of these well loved classic fairy tales. These calming stories from some of the most well loved authors will entertain young children and toddlers, and help them fall into a peaceful deep slumber.

Turn every car ride into a magical storytelling adventure!This delightful collection of short, calming stories is perfect for keeping little listeners entertained and relaxed on the go. From gentle animal tales to dreamy bedtime-style adventures, each story is designed to spark imagination and soothe restless minds—whether you're on a quick trip to the store or a long road journey.With easy-to-follow narratives and heartwarming characters, Short Kids Storie...