The twentieth century has witnessed the blossoming of Western culture: new technology; communications and transportation systems; social, political, educational, agricultural, and medical advances. But with these changes have come the strains and tensions of conflicting interests, desires, and values within the community. John Dewey, one of America's most prolific writers of popular philosophy, believed that humankind could keep a firm hold on its destiny only if the critical intelligence of scientific method and its democratic counterpart were emphasized ...

Este livro é um guia completo sobre o Sistema de Gestão da Segurança da Informação (SGSI) baseado na norma ISO 27001. A segurança da informação é atualmente essencial para todas as organizações, e este livro é um companheiro essencial para compreender, implementar e melhorar um SGSI que cumpra a norma internacional ISO 27001. O ISMS vai além de simples regras e tem como objetivo proteger informações sensíveis, gerir riscos de segurança e ...

2024 Axiom Award Silver Medalist in Independent Thought Leadership How do we embrace being generative to sustain excellence in the workplace? The modern working world doesn't leave much time for reflection. Leaders in particular are encouraged to speed ahead, make quick decisions, and seek swift solutions to any problem that may arise. However, the full-speed-ahead approach can backfire. By taking time to pause and reflect, it's possible to notice new pathways and develop innovative solutions that allow for impactful results. Executive coach Janet ...

This is a business altering book. It will show you how to use Google My Business to get more traffic to your website. I am not exaggerating for effect. It is an absolute guarantee that if you read these principles, understand them, and then apply them, it will change your business in a fundamental way - for good. • You will make more money. • Your listing will be featured on page 1. • Your listing will be shown in front of your competitors. • Your listing will show up in results more frequently. In these easy to read pages ...

A richly layered novel set in 19th-century France: When Frédéric Chopin's piano tuner faces execution, the only person who can save his life is his former rival, the novelist George Sand... Beaulieu Delhomme, a piano tuner, faces the guillotine for committing treason against the newly elected French president due to his part in the bloody worker uprisings in 1848. The one person who could save him from this fate is his former arch-rival, the celebrated author, George Sand. The plot leading to his imprisonment revolves around the triangle ...

The Twentieth-Century Rural School is a book written by Edward Everett Davis and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed analysis of the state of rural education in the United States during the early 20th century. Davis examines the challenges faced by rural schools, including limited funding, lack of resources, and low teacher salaries. He also explores the impact of these challenges on the quality of education provided to rural students.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of rural education. Davis ...

El actual debate sobre las Comunidades Autónomas y su intrincada relación con el Estado español nos lleva a considerar la cuestión de la "viabilidad del proyecto de España". Esto se hace más urgente en el momento actual,donde solamente desde una concepción de España que responda a las necesidades actuales, podría tener sentido todas las reformas y contrarreformas de nuestra Carta Magna y de los Estatutos de Autonomía. Por ello, ahora más que nunca, debemos tener claro el "proyecto ...

Como devemos viver? Em que devemos confiar para nos realizarmos moralmente? Estas questões foram tratadas na filosofia prática Immanuel Kant, cujo estímulo inicial resume-se na reflexão sobre a moral, a qual deve ser guiada pela razão, e o papel de seu cultivo nas práticas educativas. A proposta central não se resumirá apenas no termo moralidade, mas este será um fio condutor que nos orientará, a partir da proposta de enlace entre os conceitos de Religião e Educação. ...

The financial costs of fraudulent activities are significant because of the widespread implications for business organizations. Current literature reveals misrepresentation of financial statements has resulted in significant penalties and fines affecting the profitability of the organization. Based on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners the current estimate of financial irregularities suggests a significant amount of revenue is lost because of fraud. The issue of financial accountability is not confined to for-profit entities but is also applicable ...

The epic conclusion to the Shadow Beast Shifters. I finally have the life I always dreamed of. So why does it taste like ash on my tongue? Growing up in Torma, the strongest of the shifter packs, I wanted nothing more than to find my true mate and live my best life. Of course, that dream existed before my father betrayed the pack and turned me into their punching bag. I'd all but given up, until a quirk of true mate genetics gifted me a true mate like no other. My childhood dreams were finally a reality. Funny how quickly dreams turn into ...