Most Popular Books by John Cassidy

At a time when we are faced with fundamental questions about the sustainability of the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of the now dominant system of global capitalism, from colonialism and the Industrial Revolution to the ecological crisis and artificial intelligence. John Cassidy adopts a bold new approach: he tells the story through the eyes of the system’s critics. From eighteenth-century weavers who rebelled against early factory automation to Eric Williams''s paradigm-changing work on slavery and capitalism, to the Latin American dependistas, the international Wages for Housework campaign of the 1970s, and the modern degrowth movement, this absorbing narrative traverses the globe. It looks at familiar figures – Smith, Marx, Luxemburg, Keynes, Polanyi – from a fresh perspective, but also focuses on many less-familiar, including William Thompson, the Irish proto-socialist whose work influenced Marx; Flora Tristan, the French proponent of a universal labour union; John Hobson, the original theorist of imperialism; and J. C. Kumarappa, the Indian exponent of Gandhian economics. Blending biography, panoramic history, and lively exploration of economic theories, Capitalism and Its Critics illuminates the deep roots of many of the most urgent issues of our time.

John Cassidy''s poems are mostly descriptive, often portraits of people, or scenes from the natural world. Caught in sharp-edged detail, the subject is explored as the poem is shaped; the movement and imagery draw out and clarify the implicit significance of a particular situation or experience. Frequently energised by the meeting of opposites, the poems embody both hesitation and conflict in the texture of their language. Night Cries is John Cassidy''s second book-length collection. It includes the poems from his Bloodaxe pamphlets Changes of Light and The Fountain, which Dick Davis in PN Review praised for their ''wary ease'' - one of Cassidy''s own phrases. ''His best poems are very fine: fastidiously put together but not at all dandified, engaging with reality... He often deals in placid surfaces that mask a buried violence or vitality, and he does so with meticulous and self-effacing diction.'' Poetry Book Society Recommendation.

A playful guide to learning the art of watercolor painting combines storytelling with instruction and includes a complete set of watercolor paints and a brush.

Creating positive new habits in your life and transform your life. You have decided to take control of your life by designing new habits. What are habits? Usually started with some intent to do something, positive or negative. For example, driving home Friday night after a busy week at work. You don''t feel like cooking. You decide to treat yourself to a takeaway meal. (intent) You eat the food, you did not have to cook, potential new habit. You are rewarded with not cooking and some fats, salt and sugar, you feel good in the moment. Let''s call this the reward. Trigger - Habit - Reward Doing this once in awhile is not a habit. You would need to do this a few time before the brain starts to go "oh, on a Friday you would like a takeaway, let me automate this behaviour," i.e. form a habit. This Habit Tracker is based on this process. You will find six Habit Planner sheets, this is your intent which becomes the trigger. Take your time with each sheet answering the questions and go into as much detail as possible. I call this precision change and discovered that it is a significant key to changing behaviour. Next, you will discover the Yearly Habit Tracker page. This is where you plan which habits to introduce throughout the year. It is recommended you work on one habit at a time. Once you are comfortable with the process, you can change more habits. The Weekly Habit Tracker is designed only to take 45 seconds to complete. This little action where you tick a box to confirm you have followed through sends a message to your brain that you are committed to the change. You will also find a place for notes. You can use this to journal any resistance or feelings that may arise. Grab your copy today as a gift for your self or for someone you care about

This little box is packed with 300 paper strips (three times as many as came with the book) in the same brilliant rainbow of colors as the original. These strips are the perfect width and weight to curl, coil, bend, and twirl into all the intricate designs shown in Twirled Paper.

Comes with three aerodynamically sound beanbags and a storage bag.

Das Platzen der Dotcom-Blase im Herbst 2001 wird häufig als ein Wendepunkt für das Internet bezeichnet. Mit dem Begriff "Web 2.0" ist die Idee einer neuen interaktiven Nutzung des Internets entstanden. Social Media unterstützen die soziale Interaktion mit "User Generated Content" als Ergebnis. Sie umfassen verschiedene Kategorien wie zum Beispiel Online Communities, Blogs, Foren und Wikis. Online Communities spielen eine immer wichtigere Rolle in den Bereichen Marketing und Brand Management, da Verbraucher vermehrt die Interaktion mit der Marke im Gespräch suchen. Brand Communities bieten eine Plattform um produktive Diskussionen über das gemeinsame Interesse der Verbraucher wie auch der Unternehmen zu führen - der Marke. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist die Ermittlung der kritischen Erfolgsfaktoren für das Management von Online Communities und die Förderung der eigenen Marke in diesem neuen Medium. Dies wird durch eine quantitative Online-Befragung zur Attraktivität von Online-Gemeinschaften aus Sicht der Nutzer unterstützt. Die Umfrage hat eine Nettobeteiligungsrate von 414 Teilnehmern, von welchen 236 die Umfrage komplett ausfüllten. Unternehmen können den durch Social Media ausgelösten Trend nicht verhindern. Sie können jedoch daran Teil haben, indem Sie das Gespräch mit den Internetbenutzern aufnehmen oder eigene Online Communities erstellen.

A performance measurement index provides an innovative approach for federal agencies to focus on performance improvement in accordance with guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Deloitte''s Performance Measurement Index requires agency leaders to discuss how priorities and goals are aligned with programs, projects, and budgets. Weight and target scores are defined for each performance measure, objective, and goal, so that the agency can review actual performance at any level. An index approach can align outcome-based strategic goals with performance measures, can be tailored for internal and external reporting needs, and allows agency leaders to set performance targets according to priorities and resources. By calculating an objective performance score each period, the index allows agencies to compare performance over time and identify trends that impact programs and projects. This paper identifies the objectives and challenges of using an index approach. The benefits of using an index to measure performance are given. The paper concludes with a case study exploring the development of a performance measurement index for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATF).

Simple technique that reduces stress almost immediately How to become more productive throughout the day and still have energy at the end of the day How to handle fear and worry Learn 7 steps to integrate Mindfulness into your life This book is about reclaiming your life and living with purpose and motivation. This is not theory, this practical, scientific back process that will enable you to reduce stress, blood pressure, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, psoriasis, overeating asthma. The book is concise as it has also been written using Mindfulness as a process. On the surface, Mindfulness is simple and at the same time profoundly deep. Healthcare professionals, parents, leaders, teachers and children have seen results using just a few of the techniques presented in this book. So when you are ready to let go of stress, fear, worry, self-criticism and self-doubt and become fully engaged in your life, become compassionate and increase your performance in all areas of your life then this book is for you. Take a moment, breath deeply and with full intent purchase this book, read this book and more importantly apply this book.

The power of stories gets rediscovered every few years. As you read these words carefully now, you may begin to realise that you are about to learn something special about storytelling and how it can be applied in everyday life.Stories are once again a hot topic and for good reason.What do the best teachers, world-class public speakers, parents, top salespeople, entrepreneurs, leaders, outstanding marketing/advertising companies, effective therapists and the most successful organisations in the world have in common?They can all tell a better story. There is much commonality across these groups as they share a similar skill set when engaging with others.That''s fine, but what makes a story transformational? This is what this short book is all about as we unlock the power of stories to unlock true potential.We discover the essence that sits at the heart of stories that can change people''s lives for the better. We explore the most effective storytelling frameworks and techniques used over the years and apply these in a wide range of scenarios to show why the art of storytelling can be so profound. We reveal how it is possible to trigger the mind to fill in gaps of missing information and we share the underlying principles that change beliefs and in-turn change behaviour and lives.Stories frame our thinking. Our beliefs are based on the stories we tell ourselves - change the story, change the outcome and change your life.Stories can be designed to be influential and impact on the various aspects of our lives. It''s important to understand how different storytelling methods can be used to best suit and influence particular situations.A key question often asked about stories is, "Where to start?" A powerful story to develop is one that you tell others about you. This book provides a clear inward focus on ourselves as individuals and how to create that special impression that sticks.How do you stand out in an interview when other applicants have similar skills, experience and qualifications? What sets you apart from the competition?In a crowded market where other people sell similar products to yours at a lower price, how do you become distinctive, alluring and still able to attract customers who want to queue around the block to buy your goods or work with you?How do you establish yourself with anyone by building rapport and trust?What if you want to become a leader in your field?The answers to so many questions are revealed in your own story. These pages will disclose step-by-step processes to help you create your own powerful story for use in a personal or business setting by encouraging you to extend the limits of your imagination.We also turn our focus outwards to enable you to design stories for other people. Regardless of your discipline, specialism, status or position, we explain various storytelling frameworks and skills that will allow you to:- Inspire action- Motivate individuals and teams- Change the beliefs of others- Embed learning- Build a loyal and supportive following- Create a therapeutic intervention- Instigate changeIf you have a genuine interest in helping others, these pages will allow you to prepare stories and become a sought-after leader in your field.Would you prefer to learn about structured story frameworks that can be applied? Or are you more intrigued by the way stories can influence and persuade? Either way, this book will equip you with some of the most powerful techniques available to allow you to prepare empowering stories of your own; to help and transform yourself as well as the lives of others.As you apply what you learn, we would be delighted to hear about the stories you create and the changes you achieve.See you on the inside.......John & Steve

Patrick Kavanagh said that no one could write a comprehensive account of Irish life that ignored the Gaelic Athletic Association. This book serves as a record of the activities and achievements of the various transport teams over the past one hundred and twenty five years.

U.K. beneficial ownership register proposals recently published by the U.K. Government are aimed at curtailing tax evasion and criminal money laundering activity - a laudable goal - but could also dampen investment in the U.K.''s property market.

Drug discovery and development are long and arduous processes; recent figures point to 10 years and $2 billion USD to take a new chemical agent from discovery through to market. Moreover, though an approved blockbuster drug can be lucrative for the controlling pharmaceutical company, new therapeutic agents suffer from a 90% attrition during development, making the chances of success in the drug development process relatively low. Machine learning (ML) has re-emerged in the last several years as a powerful set of tools for unlocking value from large datasets. ML has shown great promise in improving efficiencies across numerous industries with high quality, vast, datasets. In an age of increasing access to highly curated rich sources of biological data, ML shows promise in reversing some of the negative trends shown in drug discovery and development. In this first part of our analysis of the application of ML to the drug discovery and development process, we discuss recent advances in the use of computational techniques in drug target discovery and lead molecule optimisation. We focus our analysis on oncology, though make reference to the wider field of human health and disease.