Increasingly, the Chief Human Resources Officer is being challenged to add value to the organisation's strategy, to focus more on the transformational as opposed to the transactional, and to provide effective leadership. The Role of the Chief Human Resources Officer provides clear guidelines to HR executives charged with taking the HR function to the next level. The text, which consists of 23 chapters, focuses on the challenges which modern-day CHROs face, regardless of the type of organisation they serve. The content deals with the following areas: What CEOs want and need Leading and aligning the HR function From strategy to execution The changing world of work Leadership challenges in AfricaDesigning the HR function The role of social capital development Employment realities in emerging markets Talent attraction and retention strategy Reward and recognition Leadership and people development The role of social media Health and wellness in the workplace Amongst the contributing authors are renowned industry leaders and academics such as Theo Veldsman, Shirley Zinn, Steve Bluen, Frank Horwitz, Nolitha Fakude, Penny Abbott, Mark Bussin, Barney Jordaan, Clifford van der Venter, Tjaart Kruger, Linda van der Colff, Johan Ludike, Johann Coetzee, Amanda Glaeser, Dave Duarte, Tony Davidson, Lele Mehlomakulu, Seshni Samuel, Linda Fine, Peter Warrener and Tjaart Minnaar who share their extensive knowledge gained through years of practise in the HR field. While some chapters follow an analytical approach, others are more conversational in nature, yet collectively they offer the reader a wide range of fascinating perspectives and valuable insights. Dave van Eeden is a seasoned HR executive with strong business acumen. He has worked in leading organisations such as UCT, Woolworths, Tiger Brands and Rialto Foods. He holds an MBL from Unisa School of Business Leadership.

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Diet Therapy for Dealing with Depression teaches you how to fight depression by eating "mood foods" as well as herbs and spices which have been shown to raise a person's mood. This book also includes numerous recipes that teach you how to prepare delicious, healthy foods for defeating depression. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Complex Carbohydrates. Chapter 2. Dark Chocolate. Chapter 3. Milk. Chapter 4. Tea. Chapter 5. Omega 3 Fatty Acid Rich Food. Chapter 6. Vitamin B1 Rich Food. Chapter 7. Vitamin B9 Rich Food. Chapter 8. Vitamin B12 Rich Food. Chapter 9. Vitamin C Rich Food. Chapter 10. Vitamin D Rich Food. Chapter 11. Selenium Rich Food. Chapter 12. Magnesium Rich Food. Chapter 13. Iron Rich Food. Chapter 14. Tyrosine Rich Food. Chapter 15. Tryptophan Rich Food. Chapter 16. Herbs. Chapter 17. Spices. Chapter 18. Depression Treatment Drinks. Chapter 19. Depression Treatment Sandwiches. Chapter 20. Depression Treatment Desserts.

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Nutrition and Lactation in the Dairy Cow is the proceedings of the 46th University of Nottingham Easter School in Agricultural Science. Said symposium was concerned with the significant advances in the field of nutrition and lactation in the dairy cow. The book is divided in five parts. Part I deals with the principles behind nutrition and lactation of cows. Part II discusses the cow's nutrient interactions; responses to nutrients that yield protein and energy; and the influence of nutrient balance and milk yields. Part III tackles the efficiency of energy utilization in cows and its relation to milk production. Part IV talks about food intake of cows and the factors that affect it, while Part V deals with the different feeding systems for cows. The text is recommended for those involved in raising cows and dairy production, especially those who would like to know more and make studies about the relationship of nutrition and lactation of cows.

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This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. The first section deals with clinical governance, for example patient-centred care, clinical decision-making and developing evidence-based practice. The second section on advanced clinical practice describes 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas in detail. There is detailed coverage of 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas: The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients Drug nutrient interactions Food allergy - allergy and intolerance Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer Short bowel syndrome Enteral nutrition Parenteral nutrition Thermal injury Nutrition and liver disease HIV Palliative care Renal disease Diabetes Obesity Cardiovascular disease Stroke Neurological conditions Mental health. Each chapter concludes with a section on possible future developments in the specialty, providing insight into 'hot topics', making this an essential text for all working in the field of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition. Each clinical chapter follows a standard structure: Learning objectives Key points summarise important aspects Case studies with questions and answers help link theory to practice Referencesand further reading suggestions encourage wider research.

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SPANIELS AND THEIR TRAINING THEIR BREEDING AND REARING BENCH SHOW POINTS AND CHARACTERISTICS By Freeman Lloyd A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally privately published in the early 1900s, this scarce work on the Spaniel is both expensive and very hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a highly respected expert on many breeds of dogs, but freely admitted that his favourite would always be the liver and white spaniel. He was Kennel Editor of "Field and Stream" for a number of years and also contributed numerous articles to the dog and sporting press of that era. The book's seventy two pages cover the origins and history of the Spaniel from the 17th Century up to around 1930. Detailed chapters deal with: - Spaniels of Yesterday and Today. - Naming the Young Puppy. - Rearing Puppies. - Yard Training. - Training to the Gun. - Field Trials. - Shooting over Spaniels. - The Spaniel and Water. - Irish Water Spaniels. - American Water Spaniels. - English Springer Spaniels. - Welsh Springer Spaniels. - Cocker Spaniels. - Clumber Spaniels. - Field Spaniels. - Sussex Spaniels. - English Water Spaniels. This is a fascinating read for any sportsman, Spaniel enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. "The fearful Partridge being Sprung by quest Of Spaniells, from their pleasant foods and rest. Again: The Feasant cock the woods do most frequent Where spaniels spring and search him by the sent". Anon. 1671. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Is your child a fussy eater? Do you struggle to convince them that healthy is best? Do you wage a daily war against the marketing machines of big fast food corporations? Then you NEED this book! This is the one-stop food manual for parents. With just a few simple rules to follow, any parent, no matter how busy and stressed they may be, can provide healthy food for their family day after day, and have more time left over, not less. HEALTHY FAMILY, HAPPY FAMILY shows you how to cook quick and delicious meals. You also prepare many of them in bulk so you dont have to cook every night. It also teaches you how to 'market' healthy food to fussy kids so that they choose vegies over KFC! The book includes over 100 recipes as well as weekly menus and detailed shopping lists. These are the keys to saving time and money. Specialised recipes cover lunchbox options, vegetarians and vegans, gluten-free, parties and picnics. Karen Fischer is a nutritionist; in her professional practice she has treated everyone from babies to grandmothers. Karen also writes health columns for various Australian publications and does voluntary health and nutrition talks at high schools around the country. As a mother of two, she knows what its like to deal with fussy eaters and has successfully developed a range of healthy and delicious meals that the whole family enjoys. Karens first book, THE HEALTHY SKIN DIET, is a bestseller and was winner of the 2008 Australian Food Media Award for Best Health, Nutrition or Specific Diet book.

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. a smart, sprightly, sex-drenched, and neatly plotted novel. " -Alan Cheuse, National Public Radio and the Chicago Tribune "Spark is at her sly, funny, and cutting best in her third novel, a clever and affecting variation on the biblical story of Esther." -Booklist "Spark's prose is tight, funny, insightful and occasionally heartbreaking as it probes the current education system, the arts and society's ills." -Publishers Weekly Good for the Jews is a smart, funny, sexy novel set in Madison, Wisconsin, during the Bush administration. Part mystery and part stranger-comes-to town story, Good for the Jews is loosely based on the biblical book of Esther. Like Esther, Debra Spark's characters deal with anti-Semitism and the way that powerful men-and the women who love them-negotiate bureaucracies. At the core of the story of right and wrong are young, attractive Ellen Hirschorn and her older cousin Mose, a high school teacher who thinks he knows, in fact, what is "good for the Jews"-and for Ellen, too. Their stories intertwine with those of the school superintendent, his ex-wife and son, and a new principal. Workplace treachery, the bonds of family, coming of age, and romantic relationships all take center stage as the characters negotiate the fallout from a puzzling fire. Spark's evocative writing style and sharp, understanding treatment of her diverse characters draw the reader into this surprising page-turner, a finalist for the 2009 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award. Debra Spark is the author of two previous novels, The Ghost of Bridgetown and Coconuts for the Saint, as well as Curious Attractions: Essays on Fiction Writing. She's been a fellow at Radcliffe College's Bunting Institute and a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts award. Her short stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in publications including Food and Wine, Esquire, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Yankee. She is a professor at

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Food for Thought - Go Bag: What should I put in one? How or what do I do with that? Knowing what you can do with what you have on hand can make or break a situation. Medical, Safety, Treatments and Herbal Recipes for dealing with Frostbite, Hypothermia and in warmer climates knowing how to deal with poison oak, or ivy contact can be crucial. It is also important to know the different ways you can get exposure to the plants without actually touching them. Food, Water, and Seeds survival depends a lot on food and water this issue covers a few ways to preserve meat and make a meal bar for on the go. Also how to get the most out of your crops with companion planting. Plus so much more…

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The sun is shining in Heckley, and DI Charlie Priest is wise-cracking his way through the daily routine. Work is, if not quite relaxed, at least stress-free. The biggest case on the books? A petty thief pinching underwear from the washing-lines of unsuspecting housewives. Charlie's pretty confident he can handle it But all good things come to an end and it's not long before the clouds roll in. Two people nearly die after eating contaminated food from a local supermarket. The media is alerted, a national scare ensues and it's clear that if Charlie doesn't act fast he could be dealing with a murder enquiry.

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Developing Countries, Agriculture and the WTO explores the key issues and options in agricultural trade liberalization from a developing country perspective. The handbook is of particular interest for both developed and developing countries. Chapters cover market access, domestic support, export competition, quota administration methods, food security, biotechnology, intellectual property rights, agricultural trade under the URAA, and many other subjects, always focusing on the question of how the outcome of the WTO negotiations can be made pro-development. Readers are assumed to have at least a basic knowledge of agricultural trade, although many may also be experts in their own areas. Material is covered in summary and in comprehensive detail with supporting data tables, text boxes, figures, and a detailed table of contents. Many chapters have a substantial bibliography, listings of online resources, and tables summarizing the major points of WTO member country proposals that deal directly with each chapter topic.

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This is the third in a series of books based in Britain in the post Rapture period of the world's history, and forewarns of a world yet to come. A group of people are left behind on earth after all the Christians have been taken to Heaven, leaving only none believers in the Lord Jesus Christ occupying the earth. As the Christians leave the earth chaos breaks out throughout the world as planes fall from the skies, cars and trains crash as their Christian drivers are taken to Heaven, leaving many other people dead and injured. As people are removed from the earth, the worlds systems also crash, leaving the infrastructure of the whole world in chaos. The story follows the lives of a group of survivors who have become followers of Jesus Christ since the Rapture. War has broken out and the Antichrist is now in control of the World Government and its systems, he is using a system known as the Mark of the Beast, to control the buying and selling of all goods and services. This group haven't taken the Mark of the Beast and are therefore unable to buy anything. How do they manage to survive? How are they protected from the horrors that fall upon the rest of the world? How do they manage to travel around? In this book the survivors have already lived through three years of a world that has had very little food, transport or material possessions, and a great deal of tribulation, but God has promised to provide for His children. As the years have gone by, more and more of their needs are met by God's supernatural provision. See how He demonstrates His love for them by miraculous provision again and again.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is now extremely common with at least one in three adults being affected. A controlled diet is the most effective way to deal with this painful problem. A new title in the Eat to Beat series, following up on the enormous success of Eat to Beat Arthritis Eat To Beat IBS provides recipes and advice to help with IBS and digestive pain. Written by a medical doctor (and Telegraph columnist) and and a well-known special diets cookery writer, it offers the health advice and support that IBS sufferers need, as well as providing a range of 60 good gut recipes. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is often the result of a basic food intolerance and can often flare up at times of stress. Aside from well known IBS 'baddies' such as caffeine, there is a range of common 'trigger' foods. Readers are encouraged to focus on different food ranges to help them identify their personal IBS triggers. Contains: All of the mainstream medical information - in an 'easy to digest' style. The low-down on the full range of effective complementary health treatments available. 60 good gut recipes that allow IBS sufferers control their diet, whilst still enjoying their food.

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A well-behaved child? Yes, it's possible! Do you battle with your kids over bedtime? Have fights over food? Are tantrums and conflicts ruling your day? If time-outs have quit working and you find yourself at wit's end, giving in to your kids' demands just to have a moment of peace, know there is hope! In The Well-Behaved Child, beloved psychologist John Rosemond shares his seven essential tools for raising a child who pays attention and obeys. Once you learn how to USE his proven, user-friendly techniques, you'll have everything you need to deal effectively with a wide range of discipline problems in children ages three to thirteen, what John terms "The Decade of Discipline." This clear, step-by-step program includes: Seven Fundamentals of Effective Discipline Seven Discipline Tools You Can't Do Without Seven Top Behavior Problems of All TimeuSolved! Seven Tales of the Strange and Unexpected You can raise well-behaved children! In this readable, entertaining "workshop in a book," John shows parents how to USE the C-words of commanding communication, compelling consequences, and confirming consistency to create a well-behaved child and a family in which peace replaces hassles. It's not complicated at all, and the best part is, it REALLY works!

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Macrobiotics for Life presents a complete, holistic approach to health that can be applied to the body, mind, and soul. Combining the concept of a healthy, natural-foods lifestyle with a philosophy of self-love, macrobiotic expert Simon Brown explains how food, exercise, and bodywork can create greater physical health. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand style, the book takes readers through simple steps beginning with thought, exercise, and diet, and shows how to bring macrobiotic practice into everyday life. Topics include healing the mind (letting go of assumptions and judgments), healing the heart (listening to one's emotions), and healing the body (caring for one's skin, energizing one's organs, and creating a healthy digestive system).Brown offers extensive information about macrobiotic foods-tips for eating out, saving time in the kitchen, dealing with food cravings-and a variety of menu plans to help readers get started, including a time-saver weekly menu. A full range of nearly 100 recipes provides the essential resources for experiencing macrobiotics, and sixteen striking color photographs illustrate meals that are both delicious and nutritious to help readers see the variety of options that are available.

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They say you can tell a lot about a person from how they treat their employees. In the case of Michael Winner, the relationship with his personal assistant, Dinah May, tells us a great deal indeed. In his life, Winner was known publicly as many things: a director, producer and the outspoken food critic who could make or break a restaurant with just a few choice words in his compelling Sunday Times Winner's Dinners' column. But behind the opulence and charm, the glamour and the glitz, lies the explosive untold story of fiery outbursts and scorching tirades, brought to life here in vivid colour by the one woman who remained a constant in his life. Impulsive, unpredictable and obsessed with the spotlight, though generous, witty and unshakably loyal if life alongside Winner was to be at the centre of a storm, on a constant roller coaster, then Dinah May was at its epicentre and holding on for dear life. For thirty years the former Miss Great Britain was by Winner's side, on film sets, studios, abroad with famous friends or at his home, witnessing first-hand the two very different sides of his life, character and temperament. It was with Michael's blessing, and, indeed, encouragement, that she leave nothing out from their story ( Tell them everything') and in this affectionate but candid, no-holds-barred exposé, Dinah certainly doesn't disappoint

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A short and entertaining guide by writer and broadcaster Ian R Mitchell of some previously unpublished stories about Scotch whisky dealing with obscure local history and how family connections took the art and craft to New Zealand. The close association that Robert Burns had with whisky is explained and and some completely unknown Highland history of the cratur is revealed for the first time.

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The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you break down all that confusing information about prenatal vitamins, calorie counting, and smart food shopping. From getting healthy before conceiving to staying fit through each stage of pregnancy, you can shape your eating and exercise habits to contribute positively to your well-being-and ultimately, your baby's. The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you design a well-balanced diet that's right for you and your baby, whether you're a teenage mother-to-be, an older expecting mom, or somewhere in between. With this engaging and enlightening book at your side, you can: Get the real deal on controversial foods such as fish, tea, wine, and cheese Avoid harmful food additives and over-the-counter medications Make informed decisions in the supermarket and kitchen Indulge some cravings - and beat others Learn the best ways to cope with the discomforts of pregnancy Assess which vitamins and minerals are most important during each trimesterand more Complete with tips on prenatal care for your baby and methods for regaining your pre-baby figure, The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book is your complete resource for planning a healthy pregnancy from beginning to end!

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WHAT IF YOU COULD EAT HOW YOUR MOTHER OR GRANDMOTHER COOKED WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY? Now you can. This cook book is about the tastes of old, but without all the vegetable oils and high starch your mothers dish came with. WHAT IF YOU COULD EAT HEALTHY WITHOUT HAVING TO SACRIFICE TASTE AND FULFILLMENT? Now you can. This cookbook shows you how to cook healthy meals that are nourishing, wholesome, and delicious. Forget steamed vegetables and / or raw plain food for a bit. Bring on the flavor! This is a cookbook of home-hearty and feel-good food that harkens back to when families' enjoyed their meals together. The recipes in this book are not fancy food; you don't need any special skills to cook them. You just need the desire to eat better. This food is made to build a healthy body and a happy home. What's the deal: No cooking experience necessary Hungry man portions, great for making meals for the week Great for Paleo newbie, healthy eating has never been so simple Great for Paleo person who wants heartier meals that are full of flavor- forget steamed vegetables for awhile Most dishes can be made between $5.00 - $20.00* 99% of recipes are a one-pot-shot style cooking No special cooking utensils needed- you probably have everything you need already in your kitchen Cooking so easy a caveman could do it Now ask yourself this, "Have you ever cooked where you know every ingredient is contributing to your whole well-being?" That is, not just the fact that these are healthy food choices, but that this food can also lead to a happier state of mind and a more fulfilled spiritual state? Never? Well now experience it. Once you do, you won't want to cook any other way. In this recipe book you will find old world, traditional recipes reworked to fit the Paleo lifestyle; recipes that span from Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean. All recipes are gluten and dairy free. Some recipes are: 1. Soul Filling Soup: Beef Bone Marrow with Farm Veggies (Watch our YouTube

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Arsenic is one of the most toxic and carcinogenic elements in the environment. This book brings together the current knowledge on arsenic contamination worldwide, reviewing the field, highlighting common themes and pointing to key areas needing future research. Contributions discuss methods for accurate identification and quantification of individual arsenic species in a range of environmental and biological matrices and give an overview of the environmental chemistry of arsenic. Next, chapters deal with the dynamics of arsenic in groundwater and aspects of arsenic in soils and plants, including plant uptake studies, effects on crop quality and yield, and the corresponding food chain and human health issues associated with these exposure pathways. These concerns are coupled with the challenge to develop efficient, cost effective risk management and remediation strategies: recent technological advances are described and assessed, including the use of adsorbants, photo-oxidation, bioremediation and electrokinetic remediation. The book concludes with eleven detailed regional perspectives of the extent and severity of arsenic contamination from around the world. It will be invaluable for arsenic researchers as well as environmental scientists and environmental chemists, toxicologists, medical scientists, and statutory authorities seeking an in-depth view of the issues surrounding this toxin.

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WWI took many men away, leaving women to adapt to their absence. Iowa school teacher, Ina Marie Martin found herself a victim of this tumultuous time. Like men who were physically or mentally injured, she needed to recover, to find a way to avoid becoming an outcast. She fled her shame and found a new life on the Island of Hawaii. Other circumstances besides the war, contributed to the tumult of that era; influenza, prohibition, food and clothing shortages, lack of rights for women, racial and ethnic persecution. Ina Marie finds herself dealing with all these issues as she maps out her new existence.

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