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Human Resource Management in Education

Contexts, Themes and Impact

By: Justine Mercer,Bernard Barker,Richard Bird

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Human Resource Management in Education

Contexts, Themes and Impact

By: Justine Mercer,Bernard Barker,Richard Bird

The study of educational leadership makes little sense unless it is in relation to who the leaders are, how they are leading, what is being led, and with what effect. Based on the premise that learning is at the heart of leadership and that leaders themselves should be learners, the Leadership for Learning series explores the connections between educational leadership, policy, curriculum, human resources and accountability. Each book in the series approaches its subject matter through a three-fold structure of process, themes and impact. Series Editors - Clive Dimmock, Mark Brundrett and Les Bell The effects of globalization are evident in education policy around the world. Governments from the United States to China are driving their education systems to produce more skilled, more flexible, more adaptable employees. The pressure to perform is all-pervasive, meaning present-day leaders have to go beyond the principles of humane and equitable management practice and look for a competitive advantage through strategies that enhance motivation, build capacity for organizational improvement, and produce better value-added performance. Human Resource Management in Education debates the fundamental question of how far effective human resource management policies can enable schools and colleges to transcend the paradoxes of the global reform agenda. It analyses the relationship between leadership, the classroom and results, and uses case studies to explore the extent to which performance is enhanced by distributed leadership and constrained by social, political and economic contexts. The book is divided into three parts: examining the current context of human resource management, by critically analysing globalization, human capital theory, and worldwide trends in government legislation, societal values, and teacher culture(s); exploring two pairs of contemporary themes in human resource management, by comparing the roles of leaders and followers, on the one hand, and contrasting learning and greedy organizations, on the other; looking at how the context and the themes impact on particular contemporary practices in human resource management, by analysing the selection and development of professionals, the remodelling of school teams and the management of performance. The authors carefully blend advocacy with evidence to ensure relevance for both practitioner and academic audiences across the globe. The book would be of particular use to students on masters courses in educational leadership.

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Routledge

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1136964983

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Harlequin Romantic Suspense September 2021 Box Set

By: Jennifer Morey,Justine Davis,Colleen Thompson,Beverly Long

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Harlequin Romantic Suspense September 2021 Box Set

By: Jennifer Morey,Justine Davis,Colleen Thompson,Beverly Long

Harlequin Romantic Suspense September 2021 Box Set by Jennifer Morey\Justine Davis\Colleen Thompson\Beverly Long released on Aug 24, 2021 is available now for purchase.

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0369713575

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Business and Human Rights

From Principles to Practice

By: Dorothée Baumann-Pauly,Justine Nolan

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Business and Human Rights

From Principles to Practice

By: Dorothée Baumann-Pauly,Justine Nolan

In a global economy, multinational companies often operate in jurisdictions where governments are either unable or unwilling to uphold even the basic human rights of their citizens. The expectation that companies respect human rights in their own operations and in their business relationships is now a business reality that corporations need to respond to. Business and Human Rights: From Principles to Practice is the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary textbook that addresses these issues. It examines the regulatory framework that grounds the business and human rights debate and highlights the business and legal challenges faced by companies and stakeholders in improving respect for human rights, exploring such topics as: the regulatory framework that grounds the business and human rights debate, challenges faced by companies and stakeholders in improving human rights, industry-specific human rights standards, current mechanisms to hold corporations to account, future challenges for business and human rights. With supporting case studies throughout, this text provides an overview of current themes in the field and guidance on practical implementation, demonstrating that a thorough understanding of the human rights challenges faced by business is now vital in any business context.

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131756393X

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Backstreet Hero

By: Justine Davis

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Backstreet Hero

By: Justine Davis

He makes her uncomfortable. Edgy. But as strange accidents befall Lilith Mercer and Tony Alvera becomes her bodyguard, she realizes that her wariness of the street-rough, enigmatic, younger Redstone operative covers an all-consuming attraction. Soon, hiding her feelings becomes next to impossible. No one could protect Lilith better than Tony. Maybe he'll never be good enough for the classy executive, but he trusts her safety to no other. Then one explosive night changes everything between them—and to save Lilith, Tony must go back to the streets and expose secrets that may forever set them apart.

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Silhouette

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1426825528

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Deadly Temptation

By: Justine Davis

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Deadly Temptation

By: Justine Davis

He'd saved her life. Now it was payback time. Newbie at the famous Redstone Incorporated she might be. But Liana Kiley knew an innocent man when she saw one. Especially when he was the lawman who'd once saved her life, then captured her heart. Detective Logan Beck would do anything to keep Liana away from the corruption charges that dirtied his record and now endangered his life. But the stubborn redhead wouldn't take "Go away" for an answer. And now he didn't know which was more threatening—the hero-worship he saw in her beautiful eyes, or the primal urge to protect this woman who could never be his….

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Silhouette

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1426810091

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9781426810091

Filling Up

The Psychology of Eating

By: Justine J. Reel

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Filling Up

The Psychology of Eating

By: Justine J. Reel

Benefiting readers ranging from students researching topics in food, psychology, and eating disorders to parents and general readers seeking to better understand a variety of issues regarding the psychology of food and eating, this book examines a wide range of complex issues, such as emotional eating, food as a form of social bonding and personal identity, and changes in eating throughout the lifespan. Filling Up: The Psychology of Eating addresses a broad subject area that some may rarely think about but that actually encompasses topics relevant to all individuals, regardless of culture or ethnicity. Eating is often an emotionally charged event, and as such, it involves powerful feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Why are we driven to eat what we do and how we do, what are the current controversies and debates that surround the psychology of eating, and how are eating patterns outside of the United States different than ours—and why? A new addition to the Psychology of Everyday Life series, this book provides a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding food and eating across the lifespan and around the globe. Many of the positive aspects of food, such as social bonding and continuance of ethnic identity and pride through food and family traditions, are highlighted, as are the serious negative aspects of eating, such as food-borne pathogens, unhealthy "trendy" diets, and the various health issues that result from over- or undereating. The book identifies and inspects numerous historical trends related to eating styles over time, including the history of fast food, the advent and booming popularity of food trucks, and food-based traditions like the wedding cake. Readers will benefit from scholarly essays that tackle interesting issues—such as whether or not sugar addiction is real and the merits of a Paleo diet—and that examine both sides of the debate and empower readers to reach their own informed opinions.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

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Harlequin Romance February 2024 Box Set

By: Nina Singh,Michele Renae,Ruby Basu,Justine Lewis

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Harlequin Romance February 2024 Box Set

By: Nina Singh,Michele Renae,Ruby Basu,Justine Lewis

Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: PART OF HIS ROYAL WORLD If the Fairy Tale Fits… By Nina Singh When Arielle rescues a gorgeous man from a boat crash, her life is turned upside down. Because the man she’s saved is Prince Riko! Their instantaneous chemistry soon becomes irresistible… But with Riko duty-bound to marry another royal, can Arielle ever truly be part of the prince’s world? CINDERELLA’S BILLION-DOLLAR INVITATION If the Fairy Tale Fits… By Michele Renae When billionaire Wolf—Ivy's most charming customer!—invites the barista to be his fake date at a glamorous ball, stepping out of her ordinary life is impossible to resist... As is his kiss! But what happens when Wolf wants her to be his Cinderella for more than one night? THEIR FAIRY TALE INDIA ESCAPE If the Fairy Tale Fits… By Ruby Basu Rina longs for independence. So, when tycoon Connor arrives to acquire her family’s company, she sees an opportunity to escape with him on a business trip to India. Their desire ignites the second they arrive! But can the spark between them last beyond their temporary adventure? BEAUTY AND THE PLAYBOY PRINCE If the Fairy Tale Fits… By Justine Lewis Simone’s quiet life is upended when best friend, Prince Eduoard, arrives at her Parisian bookshop to hide from a royal scandal. Trapped together until the storm blows over, their friendship unexpectedly gives way to indescribable passion! Simone knows it’s only temporary, but she can’t help dreaming of happy-ever-after…

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0369737830

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9780369737830

Amy Poehler

By: Justine Ciovacco

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Amy Poehler

By: Justine Ciovacco

Fans of theater and comedy will enjoy this write-up of comedian Amy Poehler, as it shows her growing up and being the cut-up in a relatively calm middle-class family, attending college as a communications major, and then joining the Chicago improv scene. The book goes on to describe Poehler’s stint on Saturday Night Live, her friendship with Tina Fey, and her intention to do more producing and directing. The book also notes that Poehler actively supports girls around the globe with her organization Smart Girls.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1499462581

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Deep Deception

The relentless investigation to bring George Gibney, Derry O'Rourke, Ger Doyle and other abusers to justice

By: Justine McCarthy

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Deep Deception

The relentless investigation to bring George Gibney, Derry O'Rourke, Ger Doyle and other abusers to justice

By: Justine McCarthy

In November 2009 former national and Olympic swimming coach Ger Doyle was convicted of thirty-five sexual offences against children. This is just the most recent of an appalling series of child sexual abuse scandals in Irish swimming. Long before Ger Doyle was charged, renowned swimming coaches George Gibney, Derry O'Rourke and Frank McCann had become synonymous with some of the worst crimes against children ever to come before the Irish courts; Fr Ronald Bennett, founder of the Schools Swimming Association, was also charged with sexual assaults against his pupils. All these coaches, the most respected in the sport, preyed on young swimmers. They exploited their dreams of greatness and betrayed the trust of their parents. Between them, they are believed to have left hundreds of victims in their wake. And the failure of the sport's authorities to respond adequately to complaints paved the way for the abuse of many more young victims. In candid interviews, survivors outline the effects of the abuse - psychiatric illnesses, broken marriages, financial hardship, and alcohol and drug addiction. Deep Deception examines the structures of Irish swimming, looks at the reasons these men escaped justice for so long and assesses the measures that have been taken to protect children in the aftermath of the scandals. This updated edition includes new chapters and previously unpublished material.

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The O'Brien Press Ltd

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1788492447

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Toni Morrison's 'Beloved'

Origins

By: Justine Tally

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Toni Morrison's 'Beloved'

Origins

By: Justine Tally

Toni Morrison’s Beloved: Origins explores the multifarious ways in which memory works to conserve a legacy of the ancient past. The vestiges of both Classical Greek and Ancient Egyptian belief systems call to a concern with myths of regeneration.

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1134361319

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Derek Walcott and the Creation of a Classical Caribbean

By: Justine McConnell

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Derek Walcott and the Creation of a Classical Caribbean

By: Justine McConnell

Throughout his career, Derek Walcott turned to the literature and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. His book-length poem recasting the epics of Homer, Virgil and Dante in St Lucia is best-known in this regard, yet Omeros is only the pinnacle of a lengthy and lively dialogue that Walcott developed between the ancient Mediterranean and the modern Caribbean. Derek Walcott and the Creation of a Classical Caribbean explores how, in developing that discourse between ancient and modern, between Europe and the Caribbean, Walcott refuted the suggestion that to engage with literature from elsewhere was to lack originality; instead, he asserted a place for Caribbean art in a global, transhistorical canon. Drawing on Walcott's own theoretical concerns, this book explores his engagement with Graeco-Roman antiquity from three key perspectives. Firstly, that a perception of time as linear must be coupled with an understanding of it as simultaneous, thereby doing away with the oppressive power of history and confirming the 'New World' on a par with the 'Old'. Secondly, that syncretism lies at the heart of Caribbean life and art, with influences from Africa, Asia, and Europe constituting key parts of Caribbean identity alongside its indigenous cultures. Thirdly, that Caribbean literature creates the world anew without erasing the past. With these three postcolonial conceptions at the heart of his engagement with ancient Greece and Rome, Walcott revealed the reasons why classical reception has been a rich facet of Caribbean artistry.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474291546

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Her Best Friend's Husband

By: Justine Davis

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Her Best Friend's Husband

By: Justine Davis

Gabriel Taggert. Former naval officer, man of honor—and her best friend's husband. Cara Thorpe's feelings for the one man she could never have had always been her own shameful secret. And when her best friend disappeared without a trace, she lost them both. Until a postcard arrived, eight years late.… Receiving an eight-year-old message from her best friend was disturbing enough. Now Cara had to face the man she'd quietly loved for years. Would teaming up with Gabe on a dangerous hunt for the truth jeopardize their own lives…and the chance for a future together?

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Silhouette

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1426820712

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His Personal Mission

By: Justine Davis

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His Personal Mission

By: Justine Davis

Redstone computer genius Ryan Barton needed a favor from the last woman he wanted to see. Two years ago, stunning but cool Sasha Tereschenko left him without a word after a night of fiery passion. Now the missing-children expert was the only one who could help him find his sister. Was reuniting with Sasha worth the risk of losing his guarded heart for good? Unwanted thrills shuddered through Sasha the second she'd heard Ryan's voice. Total opposites, she knew fun-loving Ryan had never wanted anything more than a casual romp—she was sure of it. Now she'd do anything to save his sister from an online predator, except fall for Ryan's carefree charms…again.

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1426838190

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9781426838194

The Politics of Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century American Literature

By: Justine S. Murison

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The Politics of Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century American Literature

By: Justine S. Murison

For much of the nineteenth century, the nervous system was a medical mystery, inspiring scientific studies and exciting great public interest. Because of this widespread fascination, the nerves came to explain the means by which mind and body related to each other. By the 1830s, the nervous system helped Americans express the consequences on the body, and for society, of major historical changes. Literary writers, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Harriet Beecher Stowe, used the nerves as a metaphor to re-imagine the role of the self amidst political, social and religious tumults, including debates about slavery and the revivals of the Second Great Awakening. Representing the 'romance' of the nervous system and its cultural impact thoughtfully and, at times, critically, the fictional experiments of this century helped construct and explore a neurological vision of the body and mind. Murison explains the impact of neurological medicine on nineteenth-century literature and culture.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139497634

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How the Leopard Got Its Spots

By: Justine Fontes,Ron Fontes

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How the Leopard Got Its Spots

By: Justine Fontes,Ron Fontes

Witty, clever stories by the great writer Rudyard Kipling and from East Africa "explain" how the leopard got its spots. This informative book includes fun facts about leopards and whimsical full-color illustrations.

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Golden Books

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0307995011

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9780307995018

Inspector Gadget in the Case of the Mixed-up Scientist

By: Justine Korman

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Inspector Gadget in the Case of the Mixed-up Scientist

By: Justine Korman

Penny and her dog, Brain, help a secret agent rescue a scientist kidnapped by a crime organization.

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0307117898

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Walt Disney Pictures' Oliver & Company

Oliver Finds a Home

By: Justine Korman

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Walt Disney Pictures' Oliver & Company

Oliver Finds a Home

By: Justine Korman

Oliver the kitten follows Dodger, a streetwise dog, and joins his canine gang on Fagin's barge.

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0307117324

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Down the Drain

By: Justine Korman

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Down the Drain

By: Justine Korman

Scrooge worries about his giant money bin when he hears of alligators in the storm drains of Duckburg.

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The Color Monster

By: Ron Fontes,Justine Korman

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The Color Monster

By: Ron Fontes,Justine Korman

Someone is stealing all the colors off the Easter Bunny's eggs! It's up to Basil Brett, the world's greatest bunny detective, and his faithful sidekick Dr. Hopson to catch the thief and save Easter. Full-color illustrations.

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