A great player doesn't necessarily make the best coach. So why should a hard-driving professional automatically be an effective manager? As an executive, you juggle challenges on a daily basis. What deserves your attention, and what doesn't? You want to delegate, but you find some tasks difficult to let go of. You see the differences between your employees, but you also want to treat everyone equally.

And hiring new employees - how do you decide? Servant-Leadership offers a clear and workable...

This book on Jules François Crahay rediscovers a couturier who was once at the pinnacle of Parisian fashion with many followers and fans all over the world. It explores Crahay's career from beginning in the 1930s to his death in 1988. The publication takes a deep dive in the collections Crahay designed, tells the story of his life and reveals an independent style full of fantasy, nourished by a love of folklore and beautiful fabrics. As the pages turn, we see the sumptuous haute couture mode...

Allada, a small coastal village in Africa,its the 1700's and Irisa relishes in her affinity with the sea and the herbs and plants she collects for medicines to heal the sick.

When her family and friends are threatened, she allows the village wise-woman, Fugra to help her control her God Gift - a darkness of trapped souls that she can call forth to rid the world of those that mean them harm.

Together Irisa and her friends, face domestic abuse,slavery,female genital mutilation (FGM), rape and m...

100 days - 100 questions.

In a world where we are constantly influenced by society, culture, and expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are. This book invites you to take a journey of self-discovery through 100 days of introspective questions.

Peel away the layers of imposed beliefs, challenge your assumptions, and reflect on what truly matters to you. Each question is designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self and live with greater awareness and intention.

Take ...

Gurubesar Lancar Ida-Bagus presents a richly documented and captivating account of the Philippines, a country with a complex and multifaceted past. From the centuries-long struggle against colonial rule to the ongoing challenges of poverty and corruption in modern times, this book offers profound insights into the forces that have shaped the destiny of the Filipino people throughout history.

Lancar Ida-Bagus not only highlights pivotal events and figures – from national heroes like José Ri...

This book is designed with specific goals in mind.

Building a strong foundation: We start with the essentials: the anatomy of a nail, hygiene and safety in the nail salon, and the right materials and tools.

Develop Skills: Learn the fundamentals of nail extension, manicures, and the techniques of both gel and acrylic nails.

Unlocking Art and Creativity: Discover the exciting world of nail art and decorating techniques, which allow you to create beautiful and unique designs.

Problem-Solving an...

Prologue

Yes the Man has evolved for a number of years, but has it evolved in the right direction, with good sense and charisma, there is enough to ask the question today.

It is enough to listen and see what is happening around us, to see that Man in general lives only at the cost of his low instincts of power, death, greed, selfishness and so on. The list would be too long to list.

Man, said modern, simply forgot where he came from and especially how he reached this stage of evolution comp...

Let's delve into the world of sustainability and environmental protection with our captivating book designed specifically for young adults. In our comprehensive table of contents you will find answers to the most pressing questions and practical tips to have a positive impact on our environment.Discover the fundamentals of sustainability as we help you understand the complex concepts and explore the three pillars of sustainability - environmental, economic and social. Then delve deeper and ex...

Rather than centring on the well-known collections in Western European and North American museums, Collecting Asian Art turn to museum collections of Asian art in Central Europe which emerged from the late 19th century onwards. Highlighting the dimensions of Central European connectedness, this volume explores how these collections evolved and changed under changing cultural and political conditions from the pre-World War I to the post-World War II periods. With a primary focus on collections...