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Coaching Tools, Volume 1 offers a rich source of applied tools and techniques for professional coaches and leaders.

This series addresses the new Part B MRCS OSCEsyllabus. Material is presented in question-answer format and is supplemented witha clinical examination DVD. Approved structured clinical examination protocolsand important chapters on communication skills, ethics and history takingskills are presented. It includes memory aids and examination tips.

The current level of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in the world has rendered traditional strategic change models and processes ineffective. The need exists for a fresh approach to strategic change which functions in rapidly changing environments and delivers meaningful results. This can be achieved through the integration of organization development (OD), strategic planning, change models, and Agility. In this context, The Art of Strategic Change applies current OD theory in new and exciting ways. This book provides both theoretical and practical support to those planning, managing, and implementing change in a modern world. New insights are offered in the areas of change leadership; change communication and staging; strategy development; difference and diversity; power, influence, and authority; navigating client systems; and current developments in the OD environment.

The current level of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in the world has rendered traditional strategic change models and processes ineffective. The need exists for a fresh approach to strategic change which functions in rapidly changing environments and delivers meaningful results. This can be achieved through the integration of organization development (OD), strategic planning, change models, and Agility. In this context, The Art of Strategic Change applies current OD theory in new and exciting ways. This book provides both theoretical and practical support to those planning, managing, and implementing change in a modern world. New insights are offered in the areas of change leadership; change communication and staging; strategy development; difference and diversity; power, influence, and authority; navigating client systems; and current developments in the OD environment.

Interprofessional practice is a well-known topic for all public and private health professionals, but there has been limited research on social network analysis in determining the actual configuration of professional networks and their impact on teamwork and patient care. Furthermore, previous interprofessional theories appear limited to specific sectors and are not generalisable. The book's authors propose novel insiders' views about collaborative practice as 'experts' of the sector, with plenty of applications that can attract healthcare professionals and policymakers aiming to improve integrated care based on Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence.

In the evolving landscape of higher education, this book is a vital resource which addresses a fundamental concern: how to effectively enhance student learning outcomes and adequately prepare students for their professional futures. The book presents a central model for enhancing student learning outcomes, the ESLO model, which is a meticulously crafted framework designed to optimise the academic experience and outcomes for students in higher education. Each stage represents a critical step in the instructional journey, ensuring that teaching and learning methodologies are tailored to students' unique needs, effectively implemented, and subsequently assessed for their impact. The development of the ESLO model is a response to the growing demand for a more systematic, evidence-based approach in education - one that prioritises student learning outcomes and prepares students effectively for their future careers. Comprising 15 chapters, the book presents a wide range of perspectives from university educators spanning four continents: Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. Their contributions detail their systematic approaches to designing, enacting, and assessing teaching and learning activities to enhance specific learning outcomes. Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes in Higher Education is an inspiring read for educators dedicated to advancing their pedagogical techniques and optimising student success.

About the Book "Consciousness, as we all know, is a vast, limitless topic which allows no boundaries. Its branches reach upward to the sky while its roots go deep into the earth. Dr. Olson's book perfectly embodies this duality of taking us to the very heights of human consciousness while also anchoring us firmly in the soil of a shared, holistic soil of oneness." PARAM SRIKANTIA, Ph.D., Professor, Carmel Boyer School of Business, Baldwin-Wallace University, Berea, Ohio The quantum sciences and our wisdom and religious traditions point to the fields of information and energy that both surround us and are within us and all sentient life. This intelligent, wise, creative, and loving "consciousness" floods into our liminal consciousness when we meditate, dream, or use other favorite portals such as music, art, and nature. Liminality is the space and time in between our rational thinking and our mystical and intuitive experiences. This book describes how leaders, teams and organizations can apply an expanded individual and collective liminal consciousness to their mission. Liminal consciousness fosters diversity, complexity, kindness, love, and connectivity that can transcend our cultural, political, and national differences and make the world a better place. As we develop our liminal consciousness, we become more conscious of our unique mission and our imperative to act for the good of the whole. Readers will learn about the non-material fields of intelligence and wisdom and how being open to intuitive mystical experiences will reveal what is significant in the current moment and the possibilities that presents. When we become more confident about what is revealed to us through our experiences, we forge new connections and networks that can be a tipping point for a transformed world.

Coaching Tools, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 offer a treasure trove of applied tools and techniques. Fully illustrated in colour, each tool is presented in a simple to use step-by-step guide, making this an essential contribution to every coach's and leader's personal library.

After the sudden death of his dad, 13-year-old DJ Mackay's Mum moves him and his young sister from Edinburgh to the township of Linicro on the Isle of Skye. DJ didn't want to leave his friends at school, but he knew his Mum needed a fresh start. Arriving on the island in the summer of 1976, surprisingly, DJ quickly grew to love the cottage and the Isle of Skye. With his two best friends, John and James Macdonald, the three boys set off to explore the beautifully rugged and mystical Score Bay. On a cliff overlooking the bay stands Duntulm Castle and, in its shadow, sits Castledawn. The large country house has sat empty since the war, but its crumbling interior contains a dark secret that should not be disturbed. Unaware of the dangers, the friends go inside and their lives change forever.

20-21 is a fusion of callisthenics, yoga asana, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Meditation. His training is based on the premise that 20 minutes is the amount of time that a person can concentrate on a task without becoming distracted; and that creating a positive mental habit takes 21 days to improve your shape, strength and flexibility.

Meta-Age, the final book in a trilogy, marks Wayne's midlife transition and the creation of a new life stage - 'Meta-Age: a midlife extension, not old age'. All health and fitness roads lead to Meta-Age, that is, self-awareness of physical, mental, and social expectations beyond midlife.

Ezekiel is a brave boy who loves an adventure. When he hears a noise from under his bed he must investigate. Immediately he is transported to a new world, where he meets a very sad monster. The monster is being bullied by other monsters about his appearance. With a clever plan, Ezekiel helps the monster and returns home.  But all is not what it seems. Ezekiel has forgotten one thing and ¿ Ezekiel is in trouble again!

Crash, Bang, Wallop! charts the development of drums and their effect on the UK rock and pop music scene, during the second half of the twentieth century.

Written from various perspectives-international actors, directors, playwrights, academics, dancers, and artists-this book examines and celebrates 14 theater events from a dozen countries. As it makes a case for what makes certain theater productions great, this record also offers examples of writing about theater that imbues the analysis with emotion and documentation. From Peter Brook's King Lear of 1962 through 2010's Oberammergau Passionsspiele, the performances described are seminal works indeed.

Looking at zoological gardens, private menageries, circuses, and natural history museums, this fascinating account explores the surprising extent of the exotic-animal trade in 19th-century England and its colonies. Filled with entertaining anecdotes-from the tiger that prowled down St. George's Street in London with a boy in its mouth and the polar bear that killed a dog in Liverpool to the kangaroos hopping around the lawns of stately homes and the boa constrictor who got loose in Tunbridge Wells-this book also shares how the animals played a key role in the project to ensure that leisure was educational. As it demonstrates how the trade was intimately connected with the tides of Empire, it will be of interest to academics and general readers alike.

In the last few years repeated scandals have rocked their worlds of many industries. Stories which have hit the headlines recently have included news of • Deliberate cheating by car makers to evade emissions tests • LIBOR and FX manipulation by bankers • Falsification of drug testing results plus allegations of bribery and corruption in major pharmaceutical corporations • Unlawful tapping of phones of the famous by newspapers • Cover-ups over high death rates in hospitals. The list of wrongdoing, incompetence and failure of governance and oversight can seem never-ending. While it is not always obvious what has gone wrong, there is no disguising the widespread impact on many stakeholders, and the catastrophic loss of trust and sense of betrayal that results. Matt Nixon has had a privileged insider seat in several of the organisations which came to suffer major crises, crises which inspired deep emotional responses. The organisations involved often became so disliked that they were treated by some as Pariahs, to be publicly despised and berated. But Nixon's analyses, which included assessment of the strategic challenges at board level, the practical workings of complex global organisations, the decision making and personalities of senior executives, the political and policy issues of national and international governance and oversight, and the views of NGOs and protest groups opposed to the status quo, led him to conclude that the picture of widespread criminality, immorality and incompetence often painted in the public narrative was at odds with the day-to-day reality of life in these businesses. ‘Pariahs: Hubris, reputation and organisational crises' explores: • Why some organisations seem to become "e;Pariahs"e; and lose their trusted reputations • How we can stop organisations becoming Pariahs and what leaders and those who govern or regulate at-risk organisations can do to lower the risks of ‘Pariah' stigmatization. • How organisations which have become Pariahs can regain reputation and become acceptable again to the majority of stakeholders. • How people working inside ‘Pariah' organisations can cope with the challenges from others who may question their choices. The first section of the book introduces the ‘Pariah' concept, and suggests both why the number of Pariahs are on the increase and why this increase is a real problem for a society struggling with the issues of trust. The core of the book is devoted to a detailed examination of the Pariah Lifecycle, explaining the conditions necessary for organisations with such challenged reputations to form and thrive; the hubris of their cultures and leadership; the different forms of crisis that recur, and the terrible nemesis they create for themselves. The final section examines what can be done to change after such crises, and also suggests that it is inevitable that there will be further Pariahs if we continue with the trends described. It explores the vital role that the employees can play in both causing and stopping Pariahs forming. ‘Pariahs: Hubris, reputation and organisational crises' draws attention to these issues, and aims to start dialogue among practitioners and leaders about taking the necessary actions.

Buildings are for People: Human Ecological Design offers a new approach to the process of conceiving architectural design, one that considers the interactions of the built environment with people and the natural environment. The book exposes our visceral and experiential connections to buildings, and how buildings intervene directly with our ecosystem, natural environment and sense of place. It brings to light our ability to utilize a building's surfaces, shape and materiality to synergize with the energy and forces of nature for a more green and sustainable architecture. It points out many of the roadblocks to successful design including issues in education, the profession, regulation and the industry's institutions, providing an awareness that heretofore is rarely discussed. Most importantly, Buildings are for People: Human Ecological Design highlights the obvious, that buildings are built for people, a fact that seems to have been overlooked in the last half-century.

Elvis Style is a celebration of the aesthetic world of Elvis Presley. As one of the most significant pop icons of the 20th century, Elvis' impact on the music world has been widely discussed and analyzed. Surprisingly, however, his influence on design and fashion remains largely overlooked. Elvis Style investigates why Elvis was, and continues to be, an icon of style, focusing on his wonderfully expressive hairstyles, clothes, cars, and interiors. Elvis Style offers the reader an intriguing and insightful journey though the crazy, cool and at times kitsch world of a true megastar.

Powerful or Powerless in the Virtual Space - the Choice Is Yours! provides a strong combination of in-depth knowledge with very practical tips, that leaders can implement straight after having read the book. The book is based on intensive research with 20 leaders across continents and organizations during a total period of two years.

On Call in Urology is aimed at junior trainees working in urology. The book is written as a 'survival guide' detailing common presentations from primary care and the emergency department.

In this fascinating professional memoir, the reader becomes an eyewitness as the author deploys an emergent change approach to institution building, across four continents and seven decades. Rolf Lynton works on a novel program of women¿s employment in post-WWII textile industry in Scotland. Next, he and his partner Ronnie Lynton, build an intensive but temporary community where men and women, of diverse faiths and backgrounds live and learn together and then seed change throughout the developing world.There is also an engaging account of the creation of small industries development across newly independent India, despite significant opposition. After that project, Rolf designs an innovative school of public health in the American South, challenging many cultural norms based on ideas of what and for whom education should be. In the fifth of his six settings, he leads an international team to extend health care all across Indonesia and, in his last project, he and Ronnie return to India to expand a successful initiative, already helping thousands of the poorest of the rural poor.The human element, often missing from reports of why projects succeed or fail, is front and centre in this first-person account. Lynton also illustrates and explains approaches, mindsets, and practices that show promise in building collaborative and inclusive institutions in today¿s world ¿ so in need of this kind of guidance and inspiration.

In the long tradition of the anti-hero in English literature, award-winning author Daniel Jacob has created a whole bunch of them – each able to stand shoulder to shoulder with a Flashman or anyone from the pages of a Waugh novel. With the touch of a Tom Sharpe for grand farce, the grotesque Crooke-Wells siblings trace their mean, mendacious and downright nasty steps through a series of plots and pitfalls in their attempt to accumulate unearned and entirely unmerited wealth. Standing like a beacon in this sea of iniquity is the mother, whose string of illicit love affairs seems positively honest by comparison. This is the story of an upper-crust English family which is part of a sub-group known as The Hereditary Rich. Beautifully written and splendidly wicked, The Silence of the Shaggy Rug is not for the faint-hearted or politically correct.

My life was far from normal. Sometimes I wish it was. From the streets of Glasgow to the hills of Skye. And that was just the beginning. Join me in my journey of early 80's Edinburgh. My Student Nurse days. The highs and lows of being a male Nurse. My days of being a local impresario and Record label owner. Pub singer and occasional actor. My loves, my losses. My travelling and working in other cities and other countries. Marrying a young Thai girl and becoming a father not once but thrice all in my mid-forties and early 50s. This is the story of the best and worst bits.