Continued creativity in innovation relies on collaboration between distinct groups who must overcome frequently competing agendas. With contributions from academics, business leaders, & policymakers this volume explores differing collaborative combinations. ...

Perhaps the greatest challenge facing companies adopting a lean strategy is how to sustain initial momentum. One of the most essential tools that managers require is the confidence gained from hearing about others attempts to sustain a lean culture. This book discusses the issues involved in long-term transformation. ...

Focuses on the pressure that population growth & unsustainable development is putting on the planet's resources, with particular emphasis on challenging readers to think about what they would do about a range of local & global environmental issues. ...

In our rapidly changing world, Christian preaching is as important as ever, but makes even greater demands of the preacher than in the past. This textbook focuses on preaching from an ecumenical perspective, covering the foundations & practice of preaching. ...

Sustaning Soil Productivity in Response to Global Climate Change is a two-part text bringing together the latest research in soil science & climatology & the ethical, political & social issues surrounding the stewardship of this vital resource. ...

Explores the significant challenges in sustaining & upgrading The Global Positioning System (GPS). This book looks at the global economic & national security importance of GPS, the GPS modernisation effort & the international efforts to develop new systems. ...

Ten episodes from the first series of the Scottish legal drama, with Iain Cuthbertson playing Procurator Fiscal John Sutherl&. In effect the public prosecutor, Sutherland has to investigate a variety of cases which often bring him into conflict with colleagues, the police, & the local community. Episodes comprise: 'A Cry for Help', ' The Running Man', ' The Return', ' The Ship', ' The Runaway', ' The Climb', ' The Family', ' The House', ' The Prodigal' & ' The Killing'. ...