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Managing a Company in an Activist World
Authors: Burke Edmund M. 
Published: February 2024

Against a backdrop of corporate scandal, business leaders can no longer rely on the old-fashioned style of one-sided community relations programs to promote a good image. Nor can they expect preferential treatment just because they meet their tax obligations. Pressure from all sides is forcing corporate leaders to increase their investments in the communities they serve and redefining their relationships with key stakeholder groups, including employees, suppliers, governing boards, shareholders, and the press. Safeguarding the environment, supporting human rights, eliminating child labor, entering into partnerships with nonprofit organizations, solving community problems, opening up financial reports to scrutiny, consulting with community residents, and contributing to local charities are now essential elements of corporate character. Managing a Company in an Activist World takes the discussion of corporate citizenship to a new practical level, offering business leaders answers to such tough questions as: What do our stakeholders value most? How can we respond to a growing number of formal compliances and informal demands? How do we most effectively communicate our role as a good corporate citizen? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we shake off inertia, public skepticism, and short-term focus to make corporate citizenship a priority without sacrificing growth and profits?
Illustrating the depth and breadth of the issues through a variety of in-depth examples—from Jesse Jackson's threatened boycott of Anheuser-Busch to rural Virginians' uprising against Disney's proposed theme park to energy giant BC Hydro's successful response to environmentalists' concerns—Burke demonstrates how community involvement can influence corporate strategy to everyone's net benefit. He goes on to outline specific strategies that corporate leaders can employ to shake off inertia, public skepticism, and short-term focus to make corporate citizenship a priority without sacrificing growth and profits.
Martyrdom
Authors: Fields Rona M. 
Published: February 2024

Martyrdom is a controversial and disputed concept. Just as religion is often hijacked by politics, martyrdom is frequently ascribed to a narrow, partisan, and parochial foundation. This is the first book to present varied views on the topic of martyrdom, reaching beyond cliches and simplistic explanations to provoke deep consideration of the essential nature of human beings and society. The volume's authors—experts in the disciplines of psychology, theology, and politics—examine martyrdom in thoughtful and thought-provoking chapters. A closing conversation between the authors is designed to inspire further discourse and debate.
Readers engaged in the exploration of social justice, conflict, psychology, religion, and the politics of memory will find this book unique and stimulating. The authors have appeared on public television and public radio, as well as ABC, CBS, and NBC news and discussion programs.
Mastering the Art of Recruiting
Authors: Travis Michael 
Published: February 2024

A priceless resource for seasoned as well as first-time executives, this is the playbook that explains how to recruit better people and build stronger, more effective teams.
Executives are highly motivated to get better at hiring because they know the ability to consistently identify and recruit the right people is critical to the success of their businesses—and their personal advancement. But hiring people isn't taught in business schools or executive development programs. This book provides the sorely needed and essential practical instruction that executives are not receiving elsewhere, supplying a step-by-step guide for those who want to excel at attracting and identifying talent.
Covering everything from the basics of defining a job to the intricacies of managing internal politics, this no-nonsense book provides a clear roadmap through the often-daunting and pitfall-laden recruiting process. In addition to explaining how to get it right, the book provides the information and guidance readers need to identify and fix the most common problems that doom hiring efforts to failure. Debunking the idea that "some people are just great recruiters and some aren't," the author clearly identifies the steps that anyone can take in order to master the art—and science—of recruiting.
Masterpieces of Classic Greek Drama
Authors: Smith Helaine 
Published: February 2024

Aeschylus' Oresteia, Sophocles' Oedipus plays, Euripides' Medea and Bacchae, and Aristophanes' Birds and Lysistrata are discussed in this lively and scholarly volume. The author's experience teaching these plays to gifted high school students makes this volume particularly useful. The drama festivals, the adaptations of myth, the relevance of Aristotelian criteria, and the political and cultural background of each play are described fully, and the nature of tragedy and comedy, plot construction, stagecraft, theme, character, imagery and individual odes and speeches are analyzed in depth.
The 5th century BC witnessed the flourishing of Athenian culture and was one of the most influential periods in history. The achievements of the Greeks at that time forever shaped our political and legal institutions and provided the foundation for Western civilization. At the same time, the world of the Greeks is distant and exotic to contemporary students. The values and beliefs of the Greeks are best represented in the plays that were crafted at that time, and these works continue to be widely read and studied. This book is a valuable introduction to ancient Greek drama.
Designed for high school students, undergraduates, and their teachers, this work describes the origins and physical aspects of ancient Greek theatre, discusses Aristotle's Poetics, and analyzes, in ten separate chapters, ten frequently studied Greek plays: Aeschylus' Oresteia, Sophocles' Antigone, Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus, Euripides' Medea and Bacchae and Aristophanes' Birds and Lysistrata. For each there is cultural, political and mythological background, plot synopsis, and analysis of overall structure and important scenes, speeches and odes. The Aristophanes chapters explore comic method and all chapters discuss theme and stagecraft in depth.
Masterpieces of Modern British and Irish Drama
Authors: Sternlicht Sanford 
Published: February 2024

Modern British and Irish dramatic works are among the plays most widely read by students. This volume conveniently introduces 10 major plays by British and Irish dramatists. Each chapter is devoted to a particular play and includes a brief biography, a plot synopsis, a discussion of major themes and characters, an overview of the play's historical background, an analysis of the work's dramatic style, an overview of the play's critical reception, and a list of works for further reading.
Modern British and Irish dramatic works are widely enjoyed by general readers and high school students. But because they are rooted in literary Modernism and generally reflect particular historical and cultural concerns, they can also be difficult for students to understand. This volume concisely and conveniently introduces 10 masterpieces of British and Irish drama in an accessible manner.
Maya Angelou
Authors: Lupton Mary Jane 
Published: February 2024

This book presents the extraordinary life and writings of Maya Angelou. It examines the changing viewpoints in her six autobiographies within the context of women's and African American autobiographies, with specific reference to the slave narrative and to contemporary fiction and film.
Maya Angelou: The Iconic Self examines this iconic artist's work as an autobiographer, offering an up-to-date assessment of Angelou's contributions to American literature and to American and international culture. This is the only book to interpret Angelou's autobiographies as unique experiments in the history of black narrative. It attests to Angelou's creativity in transforming the typical single-volume autobiography into a six-volume personal and cultural adventure that tells the truth but reads like fiction.
The narratives cover the years from the Great Depression (1941) to the days following the assassinations of Malcolm X (1965) and Martin Luther King (1968), emphasizing Angelou's roles as mother, daughter, granddaughter, wife, and friend. This revised edition also presents information about Maya Angelou's funeral and her continuing legacy since her death in 2014. The depth and scope of the book's observations regarding Angelou's autobiographies will be of great interest to readers seeking an analysis of the interconnections among Angelou's writings as well as serve students taking courses in women's studies or black culture studies.
Modern Genocide
Authors: Bartrop Paul R. 
Published: February 2024

This book provides an indispensable resource for anyone researching the scourge of mass murder in the 20th and 21st centuries, effectively using primary source documents to help them understand all aspects of genocide.
This illuminating primary source collection closely examines and analyzes primary documents related to genocides, focusing on genocidal events from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Thematically organized into eight sections, each document comes with an introduction and analysis written by the author that helps provide the crucial historical background for the users of this title to learn about the complexities of genocide.
The first section considers a range of definitional matters relating to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes; the second section relates to warnings of impending genocide, and how they have been received; the third considers atrocities and how they have been perpetrated; the fourth is an examination ofexamines a range of resistance initiatives that have been taken in response to genocide; the fifth looks at reactions to genocide from outside actors; the sixth considers the ways in which states have intervened to stop genocide; the seventh relates to post-genocide justice measures; and the eighth section relates to how states and NGOs have sought to prevent genocide.
Music of the Twentieth-Century Avant-Garde
Authors: Sitsky Larry 
Published: February 2024

Presenting a view of the 20th-century music avant-garde without resorting to highly specialized jargon, this work offers an exhaustive history and analysis of contemporary music in a social, political, and artistic context. Distinguished contributors from around the world consider specific composers who represent the most progressive musical thinking of their time and place. Editor Larry Sitsky, an eminent Australian composer and teacher, has assembled an accessible, unique, and clearly written collection.
Also exploring the links among this diverse group of composers, the guide offers a cross-index of names that will help the researcher formulate a cohesive view of the 20th-century avant-garde. A bibliography and list of selected works round out the volume, which succeeds in demystifying an area that, until now, has been the exclusive province only of the specialist.
Obesity
Authors: Selby Christine L. B. 
Published: February 2024

This book serves as an accessible resource for teens who want to learn more about obesity. The information and guidance it offers make it a valuable tool for young adult readers with questions or concerns about their weight.
Obesity—represented by a BMI over 30—may be easy to define, but its causes and consequences and how individuals and agencies should address it are not as clear. Is obesity simply the result of eating more calories than one burns, or are other factors involved? Can an individual be obese and healthy? How does obesity affect psychological and social health? Are public health campaigns targeted at reducing obesity helping or hurting?
Obesity: Your Questions Answered, a part of Greenwood’s Q&A Health Guides series, answers these and other questions related to this high-interest topic. Each book in this series follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers’ needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Authors: Ben-David Orit Brawer 
Published: February 2024

From a background in ethnography, Israeli teacher Ben-David aims to understand the meaning of organ donation and transplantation from the perspectives of the three major partners involved: donors, recipients, and the medical teams. The participation of all partners, each with specific interests, enables human organs to become an exchangeable commodity with social significance.
Applying the resulting information from her comprehensive study, Ben-David assesses the roles played by life and death in organ donation within the Israeli Jewish community. She also examines issues of social legitimacy connected to organ donation in the Israeli society, institutionalization of transplantations, and transplantation as a trigger for transformation to hero status.
Organizational Power Politics
Authors: Fairholm Gilbert W. 
Published: February 2024

This updated edition of the award-winning volume is a contemporary guidebook for understanding and using personal power in organizational settings of all kinds.
In 1993, when it named the first edition of Organizational Power Politics: Tactics in Organizational Leadership an Outstanding Academic Book, Choice said, “It contributes to the analysis and discussion of an issue that has, as yet, not received adequate attention.” Now this acclaimed book returns in a fully updated new edition that gives readers proven strategies for using power to achieve personal and group objectives in all kinds of contexts—work, social, religious, military, and more.
Based on extensive research, Organizational Power Politics looks at important underlying theories about the use of interpersonal power, as well as examples of successful operational approaches in the workplace and elsewhere. At its heart are 22 specific power tactics applicable to a wide range of organizations and situations, complete with activities, self-evaluations, and discussion questions that will help anyone sharpen their power skills. This edition features two new chapters: one that looks at multinational organizations and one focusing on the middle layers of large-scale organizations.
Parenting in Transracial Adoption
Authors: Hoyt-Oliver Jane , Straughan Hope Haslam , Schooler Jayne E. 
Published: February 2024

An essential resource for transracially adoptive parents and the professionals who serve them, this book offers practical strategies for helping a transracially adopted child through the challenges he or she may face.
Anchored in a qualitative study of parents who have adopted children identified as being of a different race, this book draws from real-life experiences to raise and respond to questions that arise before, during, and after transracial adoption. Its goal: to help adoptive parents (and child welfare professionals) understand the underlying racial challenges in a transracial adoption so they can help their children cope.
The book addresses questions from the obvious—for example, how to respond to comments from family and community members—to the practical—how a Caucasian mother can learn to help her African American daughter groom her hair. Topics include parental understanding of race while growing up, parental understanding of the challenges within the community, and communicating within the adoptive family. The book also shares advice from practitioners about preparing and supporting families in transracial adoption. A highlight of this book is a chapter written by three adult adoptees who grew up within transracial families.
Equipped with the information in this helpful volume, readers will be prepared to parent in ways that empower, rather than impede, their child's social, emotional, and identity development. This book will enable children welfare professionals to better help and support parents involved in these processes.
БИТУМ-ҚИЫРШЫҚТАС ТАРАТҚЫШТЫ БАСҚАРУДЫҢ АВТОМАТТЫ ЖҮЙЕЛЕРІ: ЖАҢА ТЕХНИКАЛЫҚ ШЕШІМДЕР
Authors: Кадыров Жаннат , Жусупов Кенес , Бегимкулова Элмира , Найманова Гульдария 
Published: February 2024

Битум-қиыршықтас таратқыштар (БҚТ) – автожолдардың жөнделетін учаскелерін беттік өңдеуге арналған негізгі мамандандырылған жол машиналары болып табылады. БҚТ-ты пайдалану тәжірибесі қолданыстағы машиналар құрылымдарының, олардың негізгі функционалды тораптарының, тұтқыр және қиыршық тасты төгіп-тарату сияқты агрегаттарының жетілмегендігін көрсетті. Бұл жағдайда битум-қиыршықтас тарату процесін автоматты басқару жүйелерімен (АБЖ) БҚТ-ды қайта жабдықтау өзекті болып табылады. Берілген жұмыста БҚТ-ты компоненттерді синхронды түрде төгіп-үлестіретін автоматты басқару объектісі ретінде ұсыну негізделеді. Сонымен қатар автормен жаңа техникалық шешім ретінде жол жабындарын жөндеуге және қалпына келтіруге арналған қиыршық тасты таратудың автоматты жүйесі ұсынылады.
Influence of AlOx Interlayers on LeTID Kinetics in Ga-Doped Cz-Si
Authors: Kamphues Joshua , Schmid Andreas , Fischer-Süßlin Ronja , Hahn Giso , Geml Fabian 
Published: February 2024

Light and elevated temperature-induced degradation (LeTID) is causing a reduction in efficiency especially in p-type silicon based solar cells. It is assumed to be strongly influenced by the hydrogen content in the bulk material. The presented work focuses on the impact of differently thick (5-25 nm) atomic layer-deposited aluminum oxide (AlOx) interlayers underneath the hydrogen-rich silicon nitride (SiNy:H) capping layer. The interlayer acts as a diffusion barrier for H during the firing step. It is demonstrated that the AlOx interlayer has a comparable effect on the LeTID kinetics in Ga-doped Cz-Si (Cz-Si:Ga) as it is observed in B-doped Cz-Si (Cz-Si:B). Additionally, it substantially minimizes lifetime degradation in the Cz-Si:Ga sample. With a determined ratio of electron to hole capture cross sections k=26(3), the degradation phenomena are attributed to the LeTID kinetics. Deposition of AlOx barrier layers exceeding 10 nm in thickness does not yield additional positive effects. Resistivity measurements revealed that the change in hole concentration correlates with the defect density for varying AlOx layer thicknesses. The doping concentration seems to influence the change in maximum defect density for varying AlOx layer thicknesses.
Key Aspects of p-Type TOPCon on Textured Surface for Silicon Bottom Cells in Tandem Devices
Authors: Polzin Jana-Isabelle , Krieg Katrin , Richter Armin , Kluska Sven , Benick Jan , Hermle Martin 
Published: February 2024

Both-sides TOPCon solar cells are an interesting candidate for a highly efficient and thermally robust Silicon (Si) bottom cell for tandem devices, such as Perovskite-Si solar cells. However, preparation of p-type TOPCon on a textured surface is necessary which is particularly challenging. This work aims to gain a deeper understanding of the limiting factors and thereby optimize the SiOx/poly-Si(p) contact to close the gap to its n-type counterpart. Using symmetrical lifetime samples, we first show that a high level of surface passivation can be achieved using thermally grown interfacial oxides of different thicknesses. The samples strongly benefit from an effective thermal activation of hydrogenation by means of fast-firing. Thus, a recombination current density J0s as low as 23.4 fA/cm² was achieved for p-type TOPCon on textured surface featuring an in situ Boron-doped poly-Si layer prepared by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Moreover, we show that the passivation quality strongly depends on surface morphology. Smoothening the random pyramids’ valleys and – what is more – the tips has a positive impact on the surface passivation.
Analysis of the Premier League's Marketing Strategies and Business Operations Methods
Authors: Zhu Gaotang 
Published: February 2024

The Premier League is the most popular sports league in the world. Since 1992, this League has become more and more popular and eventually occupied first place in the UEFA Coefficient ranking. How did they get such achievement in nearly 30 years? Except for on-field competition, they must make an effort to promote derivative industries like clothes, medical devices, shoes, tickets, field building, and other marketing strategies such as finding sponsors, attracting a new fan base, charity works, and providing television broadcasting rights. This essay is going to analyze what the Premier League has done to elevate its profit competitiveness and what it can do to eliminate existing mistakes in terms of marketing strategies. This may enable it to continue to make a profit and enhance its popularity. The paper will take Man United as an example to develop all of the following research. Besides, a case study approach, textual analysis, and comparative analysis will be used in the following research. Hopefully, this paper may be practical for all football clubs to learn from Man United ‘s management strategies, as it can allow them to improve their own business model to gain more profit.
IN SEARCH OF THE NATIVE: A POSTHUMANIST APPROACH TO COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Authors: SANTHA SUNIL D. , MANDHARE KISHORI VIJAY , GAJBHIYE DHAMMADIP 
Published: February 2024

This paper is a narrative outcome of our fieldwork experiences with two Adivasi communities (Scheduled Tribes) on the outskirts of Mumbai City in India. Diverse, complex problems like urbanisation, capitalism, and climate change impact the livelihoods of these communities. The wicked nature of these problems perpetuates their social vulnerabilities, agro-biodiversity losses, and livelihood insecurities as they are constantly alienated, dispossessed, and displaced from their local environment and everyday forms of being. Given these circumstances, more than traditional community development approaches may be required locally. Engaging with these communities also implies that we engage with ecologies of knowing-in-being and repair, which, from a posthumanist perspective, guides us to the situated understanding of nature-culture entanglements, their relationalities, and the multiplicities of human-nonhuman associations.
ESTREPTOCOCOSE: DOENÇA DOS OLHOS ESBUGALHADOS NAS TILÁPIAS
Authors: Lizardo Isabella Zanata , Gabriel Letícia Gabriely Matias , Armando Mariana Marques Fernandes , Piva Mariane da Silva , Da Silva Natã Caetano , De Oliveira Ricardo Messias Aprígio 
Published: February 2024

Estreptococose é uma doença septicêmica de etiologia bacteriana em peixes, sendo ela causada por diferentes bactérias do gênero Streptococcus. O número de espécies de peixes descritos como susceptíveis a essa patologia vem crescendo nos últimos anos. O Streptococcus é uma bactéria Gram positiva, encontradas em ambientes de água doce, salobra ou salgada. A infecção por Streptococcus é uma das principais doenças no cultivo de tilápias e vem sendo observada em indivíduos jovens e adultos. Está presente em peixes mortos ou vivos. Streptococcus é liberado na água e pode colonizar a superfície da pele de outros peixes, ou causar infecções invasivas que pode levar a mortalidade. No quesito tratamento, o uso de rações medicadas com antibióticos tem sido a única alternativa de controle da septicemia por Streptococcus. A oxitetraciclina incorporada na ração em doses suficientes para que haja um consumo diário de 50 a 75 mg do antibiótico/Kg de peso, pode ser eficaz no tratamento de septicemia por Streptococcus e outras bactérias.