Myth of the Strong Leader - Political Leadership in the Modern Age (Brown Archie)(Paperback / softback)

Myth of the Strong Leader - Political Leadership in the Modern Age (Brown Archie)(Paperback / softback)

* UPDATED WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR *CHOSEN BY BILL GATES AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016Archie Brown challenges the widespread belief that 'strong leaders', dominant individual wielders of power, are the most successful and

Lighting the Way - The case for ethical leadership in schools (Browne Angela (Education Leader UK))(Paperback / softback)

Rise and Fall of Communism (Brown Archie)(Paperback / softback)

The relentless rise of Communism was the most momentous political development of the first half of the twentieth century. This book explains how and why Communists came to power; how they were able, in a variety of countries on different continents to hold on to power for so long; and, what brought

New Leaders - Transforming the Art of Leadership (Goleman Daniel)(Paperback / softback)

The vital role of emotional intelligence in the new style of management - this is the book no leader in any walk of life can afford to miss. It transforms the art of leadership into the science of

Sharks in the Time of Saviours (Washburn Kawai Strong)(Paperback / softback)

A powerful debut novel that blends Hawaiian myth with the broken American

Choosing the Leader: Leadership Elections in the U.S. House of Representatives (Green Matthew N.)(Paperback)

The first comprehensive study in more than forty years to explain congressional leadership selection How are congressional party leaders chosen? In the first major study since Robert Peabody's classic Leadership in Congress, political scientists Matthew Green and Douglas Harris draw on newly

God for a Secular Society: The Public Relevance of Theology (Moltmann Jrgen)(Paperback)

In this masterful analysis of the religious and political dilemmas at the end of the modern age, world-renowned theologian Jrgen Moltmann assays the vaulting dreams and colossal failures of our time. He asks how we came to this point, and he argues strenuously for Christian discipleship and public

Your Leadership Moment: Democratizing Leadership in an Age of Authoritarianism (Taking Adaptive Leadership to the Next Level) (Martin Eric R.)(Paperback)

Take Adaptive Leadership to the Next Level and Seize Your Leadership Moment'Each of us has the potential for a leadership moment. Reading this book will help you find yours.' ―Dr. Marty Linsky, faculty at Harvard Kennedy School & author of The Practice of Adaptive Leadership#1 New Release in

Poverty and Leadership in the Later Roman Empire (Brown Peter)(Paperback)

In three magisterial essays, Peter Brown, one of the world's foremost scholars of the society and culture of late antiquity, explores the emergence in late Roman society of 'the poor' as a distinct social class, one for which the Christian church claimed a special responsibility. It is the story of

Political Parties in Africa (Lodge Tom)(Paperback)

In the wake of political unrest across various nations, democratic governance systems need strong and wellestablished political parties to channel the demands of citizens, govern in the public good and satisfy the basic needs of societies. Therefore political parties are crucial in aggregating and

Archie Greene and the Raven's Spell (Everest D. D.)(Paperback / softback)

The fantastic conclusion to the magical Archie Greene series - with plenty of last twists in storeInside the Scriptorium in the Museum of Magical Miscellany, a black flame flickered across an open

Prehistoric Myths in Modern Political Philosophy Prehistoric Myths in Modern Political Philosophy (Widerquist Karl)(Paperback)

The state of nature, the origin of property, the origin of government, the primordial nature of inequality and war - why do political philosophers talk so much about the Stone Age? And are they talking about a Stone Age that really happened, or is it just a convenient thought experiment to

Facing Leviathan: Leadership, Influence, and Creating in a Cultural Storm (Sayers Mark)(Paperback)

There are two styles of leadership at war in the world.On one side the mechanical leader casts a vision of heroic action aided by pragmatism, reason, technology, and power.On the other side the organic leader strives to bring forth creativity, defying convention, and relishing life in culture s

The 3D Leader: Take Your Leadership to the Next Dimension (Mauri Terence)(Paperback)

The 3D Leader will provide you with a practical set of actions to lead faster, smarter and better in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world, whatever the size or type of organisation. Use the Bold, Brave and Beyond mindsets in three easy and practical steps to help you

Leading Beyond the Ego: How to Become a Transpersonal Leader (Young Greg)(Paperback)

The traditional leadership styles of the past are underperforming in a world of continuous transformation. Those that recognise this and learn how to lead beyond their ego will become emotionally intelligent and ethical leaders who are able to build strong, collaborative relationships, and create a

The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women (Golden Marita)(Paperback)

This book unpacks the myth of the 'strong black woman' who is never allowed any weakness and the health impacts, both physical and mental, of living in a skewed

Herzl - Theodor Herzl and the Foundation of the Jewish State (Avineri Shlomo)(Paperback / softback)

The first biography in more than a generation of the father of modern political Zionism and in effect the state of

World of Archie Vol. 2 (Archie Superstars)(Paperback)

WORLD OF ARCHIE VOL. 2 is the second in a chronological collection of titles featuring the classic series. This is presented in the new higher-end format of Archie Comics Presents, which offers 200+ pages at a value while taking a design cue from successful all-ages graphic novels. Archie takes on

21 Qualities of Leaders in the Bible: Key Leadership Traits of the Men and Women in Scripture (Maxwell John C.)(Paperback)

Learn leadership qualities from the greatest book ever written, and become a leader that people want to follow.Where do you turn to learn leadership? Business experts? Management consultants? Theoreticians? The world of politics? Why not learn from the Bible--the original leadership book!In this

China's Dream: The Culture of Chinese Communism and the Secret Sources of Its Power (Brown Kerry)(Paperback)

The Communist Party of China is one of the great political forces of modern times. In charge of the destiny of a fifth of humanity, it survives despite the collapse of similar systems elsewhere. Few however understand the sources of this resilience, or, for that matter, what the Party itself stands

Sri Lanka in the Modern Age - A History of Contested Ideas (Nira Wickramasinghe)(Paperback / softback)

Concise history of the Sri Lankan

Women in the Viking Age (Jesch Judith)(Paperback)

Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, Jesch discovers the true story of viking women. Well-illustrated, closely argued and fascinating. GUARDIAN This is the first book-length study in English to investigate what women did in the Viking age, both at home in Scandinavia and in the

The Five Roles of a Master Herder: A Revolutionary Model for Socially Intelligent Leadership (Kohanov Linda)(Paperback)

Includes Assessment Tool for Analyzing Your Leadership Style and Becoming a Better Leader In The Five Roles of a Master Herder, Linda Kohanov adapts horse-inspired insights into powerful tools for developing collaborative leadership and managing change. Over thousands of years, Kohanov writes,

Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age (Paret Peter)(Paperback)

The essays in this volume analyze war, its strategic characterisitics and its political and social functions, over the past five centuries. The diversity of its themes and the broad perspectives applied to them make the book a work of general history as much as a history of the theory and practice