From the Introduction " Stoic philosophy of which Epictetus (c ad 50--130) is a representative began as a recognizable movement around 300 bc Its founder was Zeno of Cytium (not to be confused with Zeno of Elea who discovered the famous paradoxes) He was born in Cyprus about 336 bc but all of his philosophical activity took place in Athens For more than 500 years Stoicism was one of the most influential & fruitful philosophical movements in the Graeco-Roman world The works of the earlier Stoics survive only in fragmentary"ations from other authors but from the Renaissance until well into the nineteenth century Stoic ethical thought was one of the most important ancient influences on European ethics particularly because of the descriptions of it by Cicero through surviving works by the Stoics Seneca Marcus Aurelius & also Epictetus--and also because of the effect that it had had in antiquity & continued to have into the nineteenth century on Christian ethical views Nowadays an undergraduate or graduate student learning about ancient philosophy in a university course may well hear only about Plato & Aristotle along perhaps with the presocratics; but in the history of Western thought & education this situation is somewhat atypical & in most periods a comparable student would have learned as much or more about Stoicism as well as two other major ancient philosophical movements Epicureanism & Scepticism In spite of this lack of explicit acquaintance with Stoic philosophers & their works however most students will recognize in Epictetus various ideas that are familiar through their effects on other thinkers notably Spinoza in our intellectual tradition" ...

The Handbook for Leaders contains 24 lessons for extraordinary leadership ' What makes a great leader?' Thousands of workers in both North America & Europe were asked that one simple question Their top responses are compiled in The Handbook for Leaders This precise no-nonsense rulebook lists the 24 competencies & guidelines identified time & again as essential for becoming an effective & extraordinary leader including focus on results; cultivate interpersonal skills; lead organizational change; learn from mistakes; develop your people; be open to new ideas; take initiative; build strengths; fix fatal flaws; take a non-linear approach; & be accountable The ability to lead is far more than just a natural gift Study after study shows that leadership is a concrete & learnable skill one that can be acquired & honed by studying & applying specific proficiencies attitudes & habits Let The Handbook for Leaders introduce you to the requirements for effective leadership then provide you with a systematic program for attaining developing & implementing those skills John H (Jack) Zenger DBA is executive vice president & a director of Provant Inc & the author or coauthor of a number of books on the drivers & principles of leadership including The Extraordinary Leader & Results-Based Leadership Joe Folkman Ph D is managing director of Novations Group Inc & the author of Turning Feedback Into Change Making Feedback Work & Employee Surveys That Make a Difference ...

For years corruption has been dismissed as a cultural phenomenon prevalent in developing countries mirroring low salaries weak infrastructure disorganized administration & unstable political conditions What this theory fails to explain however is why so many western multinational corporations have been involved in corruption scandals in recent years
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The Definitive Guide to Fixed Income Securities-Revised & Updated for the New Era of Investing For decades The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been the most trusted resource in the world for fixed income investing Since the publication of the last edition however the financial markets have experienced major upheavals introducing dramatic new opportunities & risks This completely revised & expanded eighth edition contains 31 new chapters that bring you up to date on the latest products analytical tools methodologies & strategies for identifying & capitalizing on the potential of the fixed income securities market in order to enhance returns Among the world's leading authorities on the subject Frank J Fabozzi along with Steven V Mann has gathered a powerful global team of leading experts to provide you with the newest & best techniques for taking advantage of this market New topics include Electronic trading Macro-economic dynamics & the corporate bond market Leveraged loans Structured & credit-linked notes Exchange-traded funds Covered bonds Collateralized loan obligations Risk analysis from multifactor fixed income models High-yield bond portfolio management Distressed structured credit securities Hedge fund fixed income strategies Credit derivatives valuation & risk Tail risk hedging Principles of performance attribution Invaluable for its theoretical insights unsurpassed in its hands-on guidance & unequaled in the expertise & authority of its contributors this all-new edition of The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities delivers the information & knowledge you need to stay on top of the market & ahead of the curve ...

The definitive guide to supply chain philosophy strategy & the practicalities of logistics & distribution The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management is a step-by-step guide to setting up & managing supply chains to add maximum value to the organisations they serve Benefiting from the author team's years of practical field-based experience in some of the most challenging environments across the world (from developed economies to third-world countries & war zones) this book will enthuse students & be an invaluable desk reference throughout the careers of practitioners Packed with worked examples & real-world data The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management offers complete coverage on all the key aspects of distribution logistics & supply chain planning & management with clear & straight-forward explanations This is not a compilation of work drawn from a disparate collection of research papers & miscellaneous projects but a logical & complete holistic view of how supply chains fit together including minute details of distribution & logistics Globalisation increased competition & new technologies have all changed the landscape in which supply chains operate This fully revised 6th edition of The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management provides solutions to the key challenges With new material on international freight forwarding environmental best practice cool chain intermodal shipping & outsourcing & a new detailed index of contents this is the ultimate studyreference companion New online resources include Power Point lecture slides (tables images & formulae from the text) glossary of terms weblinks blog articles video interviews & infographics ...

Herbs are quite literally everywhere; it is only our ability to recognise their value that has been lost Vicky & Kim explore ...

The revolution in design production & use of handmade carpets has turned this traditional craft into a global fashion product a process that the authors report on from first-hand experience 320 pages 350 colour 20 b&w Langauer Fritz ...

' In The Handmade Loaf Dan gathers together the knowledge he acquired travelling tasting & photographing his way through northern Europe He takes the handfuls & pinches & turns them into weights & measures to create recipes that are easy to follow His descriptions of the countries & their bread offerings are warm personal & inviting You really get the sense you're making a loaf passed down from generations which in essence is what baking is all about'
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Based on Margaret Atwood&8217;s award-winning best-selling novel The Handmaid&8217;s Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States Facing environmental disasters & a plunging birthrate Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized &8220;return to traditional values” As one of the few remaining fertile women Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander&8217;s household belonging to the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate the world In this terrifying society Offred must navigate between Commanders their cruel Wives domestic Marthas & her fellow Handmaids &8211; where anyone could be a spy for Gilead &8211; with one goal to survive & find the daughter who was taken from her Also featuring Yvonne Strahovski & Samira Wiley Actors Elisabeth Moss Joseph Fiennes Yvonne Strahovski Alexis Bledel Madeline Brewer Writers Bruce Miller Format PALLanguage English Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Aspect Ratio 169
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play The Emmy & Golden Globe award-winning drama series returns with a second season shaped by Offred&8217;s pregnancy & her ongoing fight to free her future child from the dystopian horrors of Gilead &8220; Gilead is within you” is a favourite saying of Aunt Lydia In Season Two Offred & all our characters will fight against &8211; or succumb to &8211; this dark truth Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 5 ...