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Creating Human Value as Public Management Theory

by Joseph Drew ...

Series series Routledge Research in Public Administration and Public Policy
Creating Human Value (CHV) is a powerful public management theory that places the person at the centre of all decision-making. It is founded on millennia-old natural law philosophy, updated to cope with contemporary problems. At the heart of CHV is the ideal of human flourishing – this is achieved through pursuing the common good, via public policy, in a way that respects human dignity. To ... Read more

$60.99 USD

Creating Human Value (CHV) is a powerful public management theory that places the person at the centre of all decision-making. It is founded on millennia-old natural law philosophy, updated to cope with contemporary problems. At the heart of CHV is the ideal of human flourishing – this is achieved through pursuing the common good, via public policy, in a way that respects human dignity. To
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Selling Public Policy

Rhetoric, Heresthetic, Ethics and Evidence

by Joseph Drew ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
Professor Drew’s latest work makes the case that even great public policy needs to be deliberately and strategically sold in order for it to ultimately be considered a success. However, it seems that most people charged with the task of selling public policy simply do not have the requisite skills to do so.Selling public policy is an art that draws on disparate strands of scholarship spanning the ... Read more

$116.09 USD

Professor Drew’s latest work makes the case that even great public policy needs to be deliberately and strategically sold in order for it to ultimately be considered a success. However, it seems that most people charged with the task of selling public policy simply do not have the requisite skills to do so.Selling public policy is an art that draws on disparate strands of scholarship spanning the
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Saving Local Government

Financial Sustainability in a Challenging World

by Joseph Drew ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This book focuses squarely on the problem of saving local government in the context of extraordinary financial challenges being faced across the globe. Saving Local Government is written principally for practitioners and employs a ‘conversational’ tone which makes complex theory both engaging and accessible. It augments world-best scholarship with Professor Joseph Drew’s extensive practical ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book focuses squarely on the problem of saving local government in the context of extraordinary financial challenges being faced across the globe. Saving Local Government is written principally for practitioners and employs a ‘conversational’ tone which makes complex theory both engaging and accessible. It augments world-best scholarship with Professor Joseph Drew’s extensive practical
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Natural Law & Government

After the COVID-19 Revolution

by Joseph Drew ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Since the dawn of civilisation philosophers and sages alike have been concerned about the potential for government to become a Leviathan-like monster. In this book Professor Drew shows how a careful application of natural law principles can mitigate this threat of Leviathan and also contribute to the flourishing of people.To do so Natural Law and Government examines the trade-off between human ... Read more

$134.09 USD

Since the dawn of civilisation philosophers and sages alike have been concerned about the potential for government to become a Leviathan-like monster. In this book Professor Drew shows how a careful application of natural law principles can mitigate this threat of Leviathan and also contribute to the flourishing of people.To do so Natural Law and Government examines the trade-off between human
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Reforming Local Government

Consolidation, Cooperation, or Re-creation?

by Joseph Drew ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This book is a bold prescription for local government reform that moves well beyond the old arguments regarding consolidations (also referred to as amalgamations) and co-operation (sometimes referred to as shared services) to paint a picture of an efficient, effective tier of government that strikes a balance between the right of persons to pursue their existential ends and the need to promote the ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book is a bold prescription for local government reform that moves well beyond the old arguments regarding consolidations (also referred to as amalgamations) and co-operation (sometimes referred to as shared services) to paint a picture of an efficient, effective tier of government that strikes a balance between the right of persons to pursue their existential ends and the need to promote the
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Local Government in Australia

History, Theory and Public Policy

by Bligh Grant, Joseph Drew ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an
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Language Intelligence

by Joseph Romm ...

Narrated by Drew Birdseye ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

Joseph Romm, one of Rolling Stone magazine's top "100 Agents of Change", has focused his talents on helping us all to increase our language intelligence and to better understand the art of persuasion.Romm demonstrates that you don't have to be an expert to vastly improve your ability to communicate. He has pulled together the secrets of the greatest communicators in history to show how you can ... Read more

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Joseph Romm, one of Rolling Stone magazine's top "100 Agents of Change", has focused his talents on helping us all to increase our language intelligence and to better understand the art of persuasion.Romm demonstrates that you don't have to be an expert to vastly improve your ability to communicate. He has pulled together the secrets of the greatest communicators in history to show how you can
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Stoicism

Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness learning how to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace, Happiness and Wisdom

by Joseph Sorensen ...

Narrated by Drew Tirel ...

Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

Are you tired of the incessant stress and mental exhaustion that seem to plague your daily life? Do depressive thoughts hinder your ability to live with gratitude? If you're seeking a transformative journey toward emotional resilience and understanding the profound teachings of Stoic Philosophy, then "Stoicism" is the self-help audiobook you've been waiting for."There is only one way to happiness, ... Read more

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Are you tired of the incessant stress and mental exhaustion that seem to plague your daily life? Do depressive thoughts hinder your ability to live with gratitude? If you're seeking a transformative journey toward emotional resilience and understanding the profound teachings of Stoic Philosophy, then "Stoicism" is the self-help audiobook you've been waiting for."There is only one way to happiness,
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Third Eye Awakening

A Guided Meditation manual to Expand Mind Power, Enhance Intuition, Psychic Abilities using Chakra Meditation & Self Healing

by Joseph Sorensen ...

Narrated by Drew Tirel ...

Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

Have you ever wondered about the mystic realms of the astral plane, the ethereal aura surrounding you, or the profound experiences of astral travel and meditation? If these words resonate with you, this audiobook is your guide to unlocking the potential within.Delve into the profound knowledge surrounding Spiritual Healing, encompassing the awakening, opening, and activation of your third eye ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered about the mystic realms of the astral plane, the ethereal aura surrounding you, or the profound experiences of astral travel and meditation? If these words resonate with you, this audiobook is your guide to unlocking the potential within.Delve into the profound knowledge surrounding Spiritual Healing, encompassing the awakening, opening, and activation of your third eye
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The Jesuits and Globalization

Historical Legacies and Contemporary Challenges

by Thomas Banchoff, José Casanova, M. Antoni J. Ucerler, Francis X. Clooney, Daniel A. Madigan, Aliocha Maldavsky, Sabina Pavone, John T. McGreevy, John O'Malley0, David Hollenbach1, Maria Clara Lucchetti Bingemer2, John Joseph Puthenkalam3, Drew Rau4, Peter Balleis5 ...

The Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, is the most successful and enduring global missionary enterprise in history. Founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1540, the Jesuit order has preached the Gospel, managed a vast educational network, and shaped the Catholic Church, society, and politics in all corners of the earth. Rather than offering a global history of the Jesuits or a linear ... Read more

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The Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, is the most successful and enduring global missionary enterprise in history. Founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1540, the Jesuit order has preached the Gospel, managed a vast educational network, and shaped the Catholic Church, society, and politics in all corners of the earth. Rather than offering a global history of the Jesuits or a linear
... Read more
Analyzing Intelligence

National Security Practitioners' Perspectives, Second Edition

by Roger Z. George, James B. Bruce, John H. Hedley, Richard J. Kerr, Michael Warner, Rebecca Fisher, Peter Clement, Barney (Rob) Johnston, John E. McLaughlin0, James B. Steinberg1, John Kringen2, Jack Davis3, Michael Bennett4, James J. Wirtz5, Randolph H. Pherson6, Richards J. Heuer Jr.7, Drew E. Cukor8, Joseph P. Larson9, Matt Pottinger0, Vincent R. Stewart1, Maureen Baginski2, Thomas Fingar3, Mark M. Lowenthal4, Susan H. Nelson5 ...

Analyzing Intelligence, now in a revised and extensively updated second edition, assesses the state of the profession of intelligence analysis from the practitioner's point of view. The contributors—most of whom have held senior positions in the US intelligence community—review the evolution of the field, the rise of new challenges, pitfalls in analysis, and the lessons from new training and ... Read more

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Analyzing Intelligence, now in a revised and extensively updated second edition, assesses the state of the profession of intelligence analysis from the practitioner's point of view. The contributors—most of whom have held senior positions in the US intelligence community—review the evolution of the field, the rise of new challenges, pitfalls in analysis, and the lessons from new training and
... Read more
Hot Iron and Cold Blood

An Anthology of the Weird West

by Jeff Strand, David J. Schow, Jill Girardi, Ronald Kelly, Jesse Allen Champion, Drew Huff, Vivian Kasley, Edward Lee, Patrick R. McDonough, L.M. Labat, Joe R. Lansdale, Brennan LaFaro, Owl Goingback, Kenzie Jennings, Wile E. Young, Briana Morgan ...

"Each short story is unique, carefully crafted, and memorable. A fun read from cover to cover." – MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWDesperados and yellow-bellies be warned: These ain't your typical westerns…Herein find legendary masters of anomalous Western and Horror stories—along with a posse of budding word-slingers—who all bring you an electrifying and frightening collection of extraordinary tales set in the ... Read more

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"Each short story is unique, carefully crafted, and memorable. A fun read from cover to cover." – MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWDesperados and yellow-bellies be warned: These ain't your typical westerns…Herein find legendary masters of anomalous Western and Horror stories—along with a posse of budding word-slingers—who all bring you an electrifying and frightening collection of extraordinary tales set in the
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