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La doctrine de l'Église et les réalités économiques au XIIIe siècle

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Say It Well

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One of Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons that will help you become a more confident and compelling communicator and leader.As a White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat helped craft hundreds of speeches for President Obama. But when it came to public speaking himself, Szuplat—like many people—was gripped by anxiety and preferred to stay in the shadows. When he was invited to give the first major speech of his life, he faced a choice: keep hiding from what scared him, or finally face his fears.In Say It Well, Szuplat shares the life-changing lessons he learned from Barack Obama—one of the most admired speakers of our time—and how he applied these techniques to become a better speaker himself. In every chapter, he shares never-before-heard advice from Obama on speaking well, along with riveting behind-the-scenes stories of writing for a president—so you can master every step of public speaking, including:• Tips for overcoming stage fright• Best practices for using artificial intelligence to compose a memorable speech• Attention-grabbing openings to pull in any audience• Framing techniques to make your arguments more persuasive • Scientifically-proven ways to inspire people to action and to create the change you want• Tricks for editing, polishing, and practicing your words for maximum impact• The only way to end any great speechAlong the way, Szuplat introduces you to remarkable people from all walks of life—students, advocates, business executives, veterans—who have used these techniques to give speeches that have gone viral and inspired millions of people around the world. At a time of division and distrust, Say It Well also shows how we can all speak with the empathy, civility, and honesty that we need now more than ever.In sharing his journey to find his own voice, Szuplat will help you find yours. Written with humor and warmth, this is your new guide to the art of public speaking. And the next time you speak—whether you’re giving a toast or a eulogy for a loved one, a presentation at work, or an impassioned appeal for a cause you care about—not only will you know what to say, you’ll know how to say it well..

Strategic Planning and Implementation of E-Governance

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The book is based on practical experience gained during the planning and execution of e-governance projects in India coupled with extensive research based on six national/multi-state-level agriculture related projects. It assesses e-governance projects in terms of desired project outcomes and analyzes performance from the viewpoints of three key groups – planners, implementers and beneficiaries. It highlights six constructs: extent of planning, comprehensiveness of strategy formulation, effectiveness of strategy implementation, changing situation, stakeholder competence levels and flexibility of processes, which are applied to reveal shortfalls in the existing planning and implementation system for e-governance projects in India. It also identifies a set of significant strategic variables influencing performance based on three independent opinion surveys of stakeholders located across the country, and uses these variables as the basis of strategic gap analyses of some major ongoing agriculture related projects. Furthermore it presents lessons learned from cross-case quantitative and qualitative analyses in the form of a generalized strategic framework for improving performance. Offering an overview of major e-governance projects, it uses several illustrative examples to address the underlying issues and to support the study findings and recommendations. It also presents a novel approach of building strategic alliances across related departments to achieve effective e-governance. The book will be of interest to the practitioners in government as well corporates who are engaged in planning and implementation of e-governance projects spanning across various layers of government. In Indian context, the learning issues are likely to trigger appropriate corrective measures for generating better value from the several flagship projects envisaged under the Digital India Programme. Further, it will interest the academic audience working on the strategic framework and constituting constructs. It will also benefit business students and application software architectures who aspire for a consulting career in the area of e-governance.

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Regenerative Tourism and Green Destinations

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Tourism is a huge economic driver for most countries, and for some parts of the world it is their main source of income. Despite this economic strength, tourism can be a fragile and volatile industry, as recent natural disasters and pandemics have shown. Regenerative tourism was founded on building better; with the philosophy that better tourism is possible, regenerative tourism emphasizes the innovative nature of resources, services, and systems.The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Regenerative Tourism and Green Destinations takes the reader through the origins of regenerative tourism and how artificial intelligence can be utilised to develop and maintain green tourism. The chapter authors examine everything from marketing, data mapping, employment opportunities, cultural issues as well as what the future holds for tourism to give back to countries.The interdisciplinary focus of this book appeals to researchers of tourism, economics, technology and sustainable development.

New Contributions to Transportation Analysis in Europe

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First published in 1999, this volume responded to the drastic fluctuations in policy changes within the European Union and explored the potential for the various transportation framework programmes financed by the European Commission. The contributors offer an array of recent advances in transportation with a particular focus on Europe. Areas explored include sustainability, multimodal transport policy, freight transport services, transport telematics, regionalism, transalpine freight transport, just-in-time production and the integration of strategic infrastructure networks in Europe.

Jutro w Nowym Jorku

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"Pan jest niebezpieczny" - powiedział do Rafała Brzoski premier Donald Tusk gratulując mu podczas gali wręczania nagrody im. Jana Wejcherta. On sam niebezpieczeństwa jednak szczęśliwie omija. Nie boi się prawdziwych rekinów. W przenośni i dosłownie. Rafał Brzoska to najmłodszy polski milioner i doświadczony menedżer. Prawdziwy bohater współczesności. Determinacją udowadnia, że wszystko jest możliwe – wystarczy w to wierzyć i konsekwentnie do tego dążyć.Zaczynał jako kolporter we własnej firmie. Teraz prowadzi biznes bez kompleksów w kraju i na całym świecie. Specjalizuje się w tworzeniu nowych rynków o dużym potencjale wzrostu. Najsłynniejszy z nich to Paczkomaty InPost. Ma mnóstwo energii i pomysłów na kolejne biznesy. Chociaż dziś Rafał Brzoska jest w Krakowie lub Warszawie, to zamierza być „Jutro w Nowym Jorku”.W rozmowie z Pawłem Oksanowiczem opowiada nie tylko o swoim życiu i biznesie, ale też zdradza, w jaki sposób mimo wielu przeszkód i trudności, udało mu się tak szybko rozwinąć firmę oraz podpowiada, jak każdy może osiągnąć sukces.

Młoda fala

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Książka przedstawia młode bohaterki biznesu i ich drogę do sukcesu. Opowiadają one jak odważyły się na biznes, jak zaczynały, na jakie trudności napotkały i jak nie straciły motywacji do działania mimo trudnych czasem okoliczności.Bohaterki to młode przedsiębiorcze Polki, z różnych środowisk, które realizują biznesowe ambicje, godne podziwiania, polecenia, naśladowania. Są to kobiety, które odniosły sukces nie tylko w Polsce, ale też bez kompleksów wchodzą z ciekawymi projektami i produktami na międzynarodowe rynki.Bohaterkami są: Ania Kruk, Kinga Dołęga Lesińska, Aleksandra Porębska, Joanna Drabent, Dominika Koczot-Mosz, Edyta Kocyk, Marta Remplewicz, Patrycja Sankowska, Anula Kołakowska, Barbara Stawarz.

Smart Transitions in City Regionalism

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In recent years "smartness" has risen as a buzzword to characterize novel urban policy and development patterns. As a result of this, debates around what "smart" actually means, both theoretically and empirically, have emerged within the interdisciplinary arenas of urban and regional studies. This book explores the changes in discourse, rationality and selected responses of smartness through the theme of "transition."The concept of transition provides the broader context and points of reference for adopting smartness in reconciling competing interests and agendas in city-regional governance. Using case studies from around the world, including North America, Europe and South Africa, the authors link external regime transition in societal values and goals with internal moves towards smartness. While reflecting the growing integration of overarching themes and analytical concerns, this volume further develops work on smartness, smart growth, transition, city-regionalism, governance and sustainability.Smart Transitions in City Regionalism explores how smart cities and city regions interact with conventional state structures. It will be of great interest to postgraduates and advanced undergraduates across urban studies, geography, sustainability studies and political science.

An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations - The Illustrated Edition

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‘An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations’ by Adam Smith was first published in the momentous year of 1776. It is this, his last work, which is usually known by its abbreviated title 'The Wealth of Nations', which is considered Smith’s magnum opus. It is rightly hailed as the first modern work ofeconomics. During his lifetime Smith gained a fully justified reputation as a brilliant social philosopher and is also widely cited as the father of modern economics, in particular for his work on the theory and principles of capitalism.He is still among the most influential thinkers in the field of economics today and his great work is essential reading for every student of economics. Smith is frequently hailed as one of the 'Greatest Scots' of all time and is particularly celebrated in Kirkcaldy, the town of his birth. This new Illustrated edition was prepared in Kirkcaldy by Emmy award winning author Bob Carruthers and and features an introduction by The Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP.

Emergency Preparedness through Community Cohesion

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This book is a revision of the author’s original doctoral thesis on emergency preparedness through community radio in North Indian villages into a widening array of possible reapplications in other community development fields. The author expands on the process of transforming emergency preparedness education through community media in rural North India and applies this to the development of community-prosperity, defined simply as human and planetary well-being, anywhere in the world. A new theoretical framework is presented which combines the pivotal Integral Worlds Approach developed by Lessem and Schieffer with Critical Theory, thus exploring a new way to envision and implement social change, leading to innovation and social transformation.This book introduces the term "constructive resilience," which is a type of community-building that occurs alongside dominant societal structures that are either oppressive or ineffective. An evolving field of study and practice, it is emerging from the work of academics and community-builders who are members of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’í "consultation," a process of inquiry and decision-making, is offered as a systematic and effective method of defining problems and enacting solutions and is examined in the context of emergency preparedness education and local capacity-building. With its integral development approach, its unique combination of themes and theoretical components, and integration with the Bahá’í Faith, as well as its interdisciplinary nature, this book will be invaluable reading for researchers in many fields. It will be of particular interest in university-based training programs in disaster management and the various disciplines of international community development, as well as practitioners in the areas of micro enterprise, disaster management, community development, rural communications, rural economics and emergency preparedness education.

12-tygodniowy rok. Osiągnij w 12 tygodni więcej niż inni w 12 miesięcy

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Przewodnik pozwalający osiągać wyniki dzięki skupieniu, zaangażowaniu i odpowiedzialnościDwunastotygodniowy rok to system, który narodził się w świecie sportu. Był używany przez najlepszych zawodników, a z czasem został zaadaptowany przez Briana P. Morana i Michaela Lenningtona tak, by można go było używać w codziennym życiu i działalności zawodowej. To nie jest książka teoretyzująca. 12-tygodniowy rok został sprawdzony przez tysiące klientów i setki przedsiębiorstw, a oprócz tego bazuje na wieloletnim doświadczeniu autorów. Tym, co odróżnia wspaniałych specjalistów i organizacje od licznego grona przeciętniaków, jest umiejętność skutecznego wykorzystywania posiadanej wiedzy. Większość z nas wie, że powinna podjąć takie czy inne działania, ale pomiędzy wiedzą teoretyczną, a tym, co faktycznie jesteśmy gotowi zrobić, istnieje spory rozdźwięk. To właśnie sprawia, że większość ludzi i firm nie jest w stanie w pełni wykorzystać posiadanego potencjału. 12-tygodniowy rok prezentuje sprawdzone sposoby postępowania i zasady skutecznego działania w kontekście dwunastotygodniowych cykli realizacji planów. Z książki dowiesz się, jak wypracować klarowny obraz tego, co naprawdę się liczy i jak wywołać w sobie potrzebę pilnego podjęcia działań. Dzięki niej zrozumiesz, co musisz zrobić, by:- odzyskać kontrolę nad sobą,- zwiększyć własne przychody,- osiągnąć równowagę między różnymi Twoimi priorytetami,- obniżyć poziom odczuwanego stresu,- osiągnąć swoje cele w rekordowo krótkim czasie. 12-tygodniowy rok to poradnik przygotowany z myślą o pojedynczych osobach oraz całych organizacjach – to tekst dla każdego, kto marzy o tym, by w ciągu dwunastu tygodni przebić roczne dokonania większości ludzi.

From Conflict to Collaboration: Resolving Communication Issues in Retail

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In today's highly competitive retail industry, effective communication plays a crucial role in the success of any organization. From conveying important information to building strong relationships with customers, communication is the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. This subchapter explores the significance of effective communication in the retail industry and provides valuable insights for retailers and professionals in the niches of communication issues and safety.One of the primary reasons why effective communication is vital in the retail industry is its impact on customer satisfaction. Customers expect accurate information about products, prices, and services. Effective communication ensures that customers receive clear and consistent messages, which builds trust and enhances their overall shopping experience. Whether it's through face-to-face interactions, signage, or online platforms, retailers need to develop effective communication strategies to meet customer expectations and foster loyalty.Moreover, effective communication is crucial for internal operations within retail organizations. Clear and concise communication among employees ensures that everyone is on the same page and working towards common goals. It helps prevent misunderstandings, reduces conflicts, and promotes a positive work environment. By encouraging open and transparent communication channels, retailers can enhance team collaboration, boost productivity, and ultimately increase profitability.In addition to customer satisfaction and internal operations, effective communication is also vital for safety in the retail industry. Retailers have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for both employees and customers. Effective communication helps ensure that safety protocols and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by all. By keeping employees informed about potential hazards, emergency procedures, and safety regulations, retailers can minimize accidents, prevent injuries, and protect their reputation.To improve communication in the retail industry, retailers must invest in training programs and workshops that focus on effective communication techniques. These programs should address various communication channels, such as verbal, nonverbal, written, and digital communication. Retailers should also encourage feedback from employees and customers, as it provides valuable insights into areas that need improvement.

RESUMEN - Humanize Your Brand / Humanice su marca: Cómo crear contenidos que conecten con sus clientes Por Jessica Ann

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Al leer este resumen, descubrirá cómo revelar su humanidad a través de sus contenidos de marketing. También descubrirá que : las verdaderas relaciones sólo nacen dejando hablar a su yo interior; el contenido de calidad ofrece un valor real y transmite emociones para escribir bien, tiene que liberarse de sus inhibiciones la autoexpresión y el autodesarrollo están íntimamente ligados sólo tendrá éxito si se acepta a sí mismo y supera sus miedos para desarrollar todo su potencial. La masa de contenidos siempre cambiante hace que la diferenciación sea cada vez más difícil. Una marca, una imagen corporativa convencional ya no es suficiente. Para captar la atención del público y establecer una conexión, tiene que ser humano. Cada una de sus comunicaciones reflejará su identidad. Ofrezca al cliente algo único: ¡usted mismo!

Compound Leverage

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Small advantages compound into empires. This is the secret the wealthy understand and the masses ignore. A one percent edge, repeated daily, creates exponential returns over time. This book is about identifying and exploiting compound leverage in every domain of life. We start with the math. Most people underestimate exponential growth because human intuition is linear. A penny doubled daily becomes five million dollars in a month. Yet we choose flat salary increases over equity. We choose consumption over investment. We choose comfort over compounding. The principle applies beyond finance. Knowledge compounds. Skills compound. Relationships compound. Every book you read makes the next one easier. This book provides frameworks for identifying high-leverage activities and eliminating negative compounding. Learn to think in decades, not days.

Louis Vuitton in Japan

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This case study deals with the opportunities and challenges of Louis Vuitton, the leading European luxury sector multinational firm, in Japan, taking into account the unique features of brand management, and integrating culture and consumer behaviour in Japan. In the last decade, Japan has been Louis Vuitton's most profitable market, but it seems that the global economic crisis has resulted in a decline in sales.Facing a weak economy and a shift in consumer preferences, Louis Vuitton has been adapting its unique strategy in the Japanese market. The days of relying on a logo and charging a high price seem to be gone as there is more interest in craftsmanship and value for money. To promote sales, the company has had to launch less expensive collections made with cheaper materials. The brand has also been opening stores in smaller cities, where the lure of the logo still works.Over the years, Japanese consumers have demonstrated fascination with and passion for the iconic brand. What have been the keys to Louis Vuitton's successful business model in the Japanese market?This case was written to help students develop their analytical and strategic decision skills. The case aims at helping in developing a business model, adapting to a new cultural environment, recommending a course of action for further strategic moves, identifying issues and eventually enhancing multidisciplinary decision making.This case can be used to discuss 1) the complexity of multinational business, particularly the issues of brand management, international marketing and marketing strategy for succeeding in East Asia 2) consumer behaviour in Japan and characteristic features of the Japanese market and 3) strategies to succeed in a foreign country.

Summary of Patrick King's Better Small Talk

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Excerpt From Summary of Patrick King's Better Small Talk #1 Human beings are a social species. Connection is crucial to happiness, and small talk is just a waste of time. It has been proven that delving deeper into a conversation can create positive results far more quickly than just talking about superficial topics.

SUMMARY - Blockchain Bubble or Revolution: The Future of Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrencies by Neel Mehta, Aditya Agashe and Parth Detroja

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* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. * By reading this summary, you will learn more about how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work. * You will also discover: why Bitcoin is so trendy; why there are many other crypto-currencies; why virtual currencies seem to be both a revolution and a financial bubble; whether it's worth investing in crypto-currencies; how blockchain technology will transform many areas of society. * Hardly a day goes by without the media mentioning cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. Its price has exploded and has allowed many people to get rich at a staggering rate. Yet, it is still very difficult to know whether crypto-currencies are the currencies of the future or bubbles destined to burst in the short term. To answer this question, we need to look at the blockchain technology on which these new currencies depend. How to determine if an investment in these new securities is wise? *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!

The Influence of National Culture on Customers' Cross-Buying Intentions in Asian Banking Services

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The traditional walls between banking, insurance and securities markets are breaking down as a result of deregulation and liberalization of financial services. The cross-buying of financial services has become a global trend as a part of the convergence of financial services. This trend has recently commenced in East Asian countries, such as Taiwan and Korea, where the tremendous growth of these activities has been noticed. The book explores what the determinants of this growth in East Asia, particularly in Korea and Taiwan are, and how these determinants influence differently to the customers of these two countries when compared with the studies conducted on other countries (e.g. Europe and North America). The book opens the view on the subject of customers’ behavioral intentions of cross-buying banking services in East Asian countries, especially from a cross-cultural perspective and empirically tested findings help marketing personnel in financial institutions, marketing practitioners’ in banks and researchers of financial services and marketing, understanding on East Asia such as Taiwan and Korea, where the tremendous growth of these activities has been noticed in recent years.

The Circular Economy - Redesigning Business for a Sustainable Future

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The Circular Economy - Redesigning Business for a Sustainable Future is a comprehensive guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and sustainability advocates who are ready to transform their operations for a more sustainable future. In this book, you will discover how the circular economy—an innovative approach that minimizes waste, conserves resources, and fosters regenerative systems—can reshape the way businesses operate in a world of finite resources.In contrast to the traditional linear model of "take, make, dispose," the circular economy promotes longevity, reuse, and environmental responsibility. By adopting circular principles, businesses can not only reduce their environmental footprint but also unlock new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and profitability.In this book, you will learn:The core principles of the circular economy and how they apply to different industriesStrategies for redesigning products and services to be more sustainable and resource-efficientHow to build circular supply chains that reduce waste and enhance resilienceCase studies of businesses that have successfully implemented circular economy modelsPractical steps for shifting from a linear to a circular business modelWith actionable insights and real-world examples, The Circular Economy offers a roadmap for businesses looking to thrive in the growing green economy. Whether you're just starting on your sustainability journey or seeking to elevate your current efforts, this book will equip you with the tools and knowledge to build a business that contributes to a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

Wink - A Modern Day Parable of Wealth Beyond Words (Wealth Dynamics)

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WINK is a modern day parable of a nine year old boy being raised by his carpenter father who is sick and tired. Every day for the last 20 years the carpenter has visited the Well of Wealth and spent a dollar, believing that if he gives generously to the Well, it will give generously to him in return. On this day, the Carpenter is so unwell he is unable to visit the well, so he sends his nine year old son, Richard, in his place. Richard is entrusted with a treasured crumpled dollar, and sets off on his journey to the Well of Wealth. Following an overgrown path, Richard discovers that the Well of Wealth is not where or what he thought it was. On the journey Richard meets a host of mysterious and intriguing characters including an old woman, an Optometrist, a Plumber, a Gardener, a Fisherman, a Rower, a Musician, and an Inn Keeper. Each have built their wealth in very different ways, and yet, there is something about them that is common to them all.

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