A thousand years after Hawaiians first paddled long wooden boards into the ocean, modern surfers have continued this practice, which has recently been transformed into a global industry. Pacific Passages brings together four centuries of writing about surfing, the most comprehensive collection of Polynesian and Western perspectives on the history and culture of a sport currently enjoyed by millions of people around the world. The stories begin with Hawaiian legends and chants and are followed by the journals of explorers; the travel narratives of missionaries and luminaries such as Herman...
A thousand years after Hawaiians first paddled long wooden boards into the ocean, modern surfers have continued this practice, which has recently b...
Wie konnen Unternehmen in einem turbulenten Wirtschaftsumfeld wettbewerbsfahig bleiben? Zentrale Autoren sind sich einig: Es ist oftmals eine Veranderung in der strategischen Ausrichtung von Noten Nun wird aber von eben diesen Autoren darauf hingewiesen, dass etwa 70% aller strategischer Veranderungen - der so genannten Wandelprogramme - scheitern. Doch worin liegt diese eklatante Fehlerquote begrundet? Bei Durchforstung der relevanten Literatur zur Identifikation der schwerwiegendsten Fehler von misslungenen Wandelprogrammen stot der interessierte Leser immer wieder auf Schlagworter wie:...
Wie konnen Unternehmen in einem turbulenten Wirtschaftsumfeld wettbewerbsfahig bleiben? Zentrale Autoren sind sich einig: Es ist oftmals eine Verander...
How to convert the power of ''I Will'' into a life - changing mantra The twelve stories in this book, taken from Shaun Tomson's own life experiences in and out of the surfing world, offer the simple message - I Will - as a model to face life's challenges and help you achieve your goals. All you need is to be encouraged to find your voice and commit yourself to positive values. The stories resonate with positivity and hope for the future, and are infused with the belief that even in the darkest time, light shines ahead to show you the way forward.
How to convert the power of ''I Will'' into a life - changing mantra The twelve stories in this book, taken from Shaun Tomson's own life experiences i...
