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A new biography of John Wesley, using many of his own words and with key learning points, aimed to inspire leaders of today and for tomorrow. A Blueprint for Revival tells Wesley's story using journal extracts, letters and writings to give new insight into both the personal and professional aspects of his life. It has clearly structured chapters, an easy to navigate layout and a lively style to enable readers to discover in a way that is engaging, inspiring and practical. Each chapter ends with key learning points to summarise the information.

Bioinvasions and Globalization synthesises our current knowledge of the ecology and economics of biological invasions, providing an in-depth evaluation of the science and its implications for managing the causes and consequences of one of the most pressing environmental issues facing humanity today. Emergent zoonotic diseases such as HIV and SARS have already imposed major costs in terms of human health, whilst plant and animal pathogens have had similar effects on agriculture, forestry, fisheries. The introduction of pests, predators and competitors into many ecosystems has disrupted the benefits they provide to people, in many cases leading to the extirpation or even extinction of native species. This timely book analyzes the main drivers of bioinvasions - the growth of world trade, global transport and travel, habitat conversion and land use intensification, and climate change - and their consequences for ecosystem functioning. It shows how bioinvasions impose disproportionately high costs on countries where a large proportion of people depend heavily on the exploitation of natural resources. It considers the options for improving assessment and management of invasive species risks, and especially for achieving the international cooperation needed to address bioinvasions as a negative externality of international trade.

Deliver greater value to your organisation through HR transformation.Transforming HR, Second edition offers robust, practical advice on changing the way human resource management is undertaken, walking you through the transformational process from initial planning to the evaluation of outcomes.Since the first edition of the book many organisations have restructured their HR functions and invested in better HR information systems but with new issues emerging all the time, the journey towards transformation must continue. To support this journey the authors draw on their own experience and insights in this new edition, which features:•Practical tools and approaches to guide planning, implementation and evaluation of transformation strategies aimed at increasing the value of HR's contribution in organisations•New chapters on HR's value proposition, Web 2.0 and benefits realisation to demonstrate their critical role in transformation•Cutting edge research on topics such as the use of social media technology by HR, with views and experience from senior practitioners across a broad range of organisations•Fresh thinking on the people agenda to be addressed by progressive HR functionsIntended as an inspiring, hands-on guide to planning, implementing and evaluating transformation strategies, Transforming HR, second edition is an essential companion as you work to increase the value of HR in your organisation.

Spacecraft Technology: The early years charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen.