An Unintended Engagement

Author : Lisa H. Catmull
Publisher : Saltair Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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An Unintended Engagement by Lisa H. Catmull Pdf

Lord Arthur Yelverton hasn’t forgotten the woman who refused his first proposal. He’s no longer the eager young puppy who fell in love with every woman in London. He’s devoted himself to his work as an ambassador in Paris. When Lady Agatha arrives in Versailles with her friend, Mrs. Phillips, she hardly recognizes the man she once knew. He’s the complete opposite of everything she expected. Mature, thoughtful, serious, and as handsome as ever. But her refusal to reconsider him is just as ironclad as the resentment Isabella Phillips feels for Mr. Rushworth, who spurned her years ago. Rushworth did not dare stand up to his father and marry the woman he loved, and Isabella has never forgiven him. Now she’s widowed with a young child, burdened with the care of an estate, and she has no inclination to forgive the man who deemed her unworthy so long ago. Is there room in the cramped hunting lodge for a second chance at romance? With a meddling Duchess busy at matchmaking, a Duke determined to help his hapless undersecretaries, a toddling baby, an oversized Great Dane and her litter of pups, and a whole host of misunderstandings, it could be a very, very long two weeks. You can read this as a stand-alone novel or enjoy it as part of the Victorian Grand Tour series.

Author : Zinta S. Byrne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136736162

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Understanding Employee Engagement by Zinta S. Byrne Pdf

Employee engagement is a novel concept that has been building momentum in recent years. Understanding Employee Engagement: Theory, Research, and Practice exposes the science and practice of employee engagement. Grounded in theory and empirical research, this book debates the definitions of engagement, provides a comprehensive evaluation of empirical findings in the engagement field including a focus on international findings, and offers implications for science and practice in organizations. Employers can learn how to foster and drive engagement to increase productivity and happiness, and researchers can master the existing engagement literature and begin to study the many propositions and new models Zinta S. Byrne, Ph.D. proposes throughout the book.

Author : Chad Damro,Sieglinde Gstöhl,Simon Schunz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351690454

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The European Union’s Evolving External Engagement by Chad Damro,Sieglinde Gstöhl,Simon Schunz Pdf

In recent decades, the external action of the European Union (EU) has been undergoing considerable change. An expansion of the EU’s external policy portfolio can be observed in many areas as previous policies for internal purposes – such as competition, energy, the environment, justice and home affairs or monetary governance but also gender, science, culture or higher education – have developed external dimensions. This book addresses the EU’s potential to become a more joined-up global actor in its external engagement. It uses a single and innovative analytical framework to examine three clusters of policies: EU internal sectoral and cross-cutting policies with long-standing external engagement, those which have been undergoing considerable change, and originally internal policies whose external dimensions are comparatively more recent. It identifies key explanatory factors for the emergence of (certain forms of) EU external engagement and identifies patterns of the evolving relations between EU internal and external sectoral policies. As such, the book examines and assesses exciting new empirical and theoretical research avenues into European integration studies and offers insights into the extent to which the EU may be considered a more joined-up global actor developing sectoral diplomacies. This text will be of key interest to scholars and students as well as practitioners in the fields of European Union politics, European Union foreign policy, European Politics, diplomacy studies, and more broadly law and international relations.

Author : Kim A. Johnston,Maureen Taylor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119167495

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The Handbook of Communication Engagement by Kim A. Johnston,Maureen Taylor Pdf

A comprehensive volume that offers the most current thinking on the practice and theory of engagement With contributions from an international panel of leaders representing diverse academic and professional fields The Handbook of Communication Engagement brings together in one volume writings on both the theory and practice of engagement in today’s organizations and societies. The expert contributors explore the philosophical, theoretical, and applied concepts of communication engagement as it pertains to building interaction and connections in a globalized, networked society. The Handbook of Communication Engagement is comprehensive in scope with case studies of engagement from various disciplines including public relations, marketing, advertising, employee relations, education, public diplomacy, and politics. The authors advance the current thinking in engagement theory, strategy, and practice and provide a review of foundational and emerging research in engagement topics. The Handbook of Communication Engagement is an important text that: Provides an overview of the foundations and philosophies of engagement Identifies the contexts of engagement relating to specific areas across government and corporations, including CSR, consumer, activism, diplomacy, digital, and social impact Includes examples of contemporary engagement practice Presents applications of engagement and technology Offers insights on the future directions of engagement The Handbook of Communication Engagement offers an essential reference for advanced undergraduate, graduate students, practitioners and scholars from communication, media, advertising, public relations, public policy, and public diplomacy areas. The volume contains a compendium of the writings on the most recent advances on the theory and practice of engagement. Winner of the 2018 PRIDE Award for Innovation, Development, and Educational Achievement from the Public Relations Division of the National Communication Association.

Author : William Scott-Jackson,Andrew Mayo
Publisher : Springer
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319561455

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Transforming Engagement, Happiness and Well-Being by William Scott-Jackson,Andrew Mayo Pdf

This book aims to help leaders maximise the engagement of employees and citizens by exploring the impact of a process of active enthusiasm (PACE). Engagement of employees has long been recognised as a key factor for organisational and national success. Yet, worldwide, engagement levels languish at only 25%. Providing a practical model, developed from in-depth global research, the authors show that engagement is continuous and cannot be assessed by annual surveys. Instead it demonstrates that it is specific to individuals and will only increase if employee perceptions are improved. Readers will discover how the PACE process model can be used to maximise employee engagement through the modification of primary causal factors, and consequently generate direct outputs such as increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. Transforming Engagement and Wellbeing provides an invaluable set of tools to help leaders enthuse their people and to improve individuals’ optimism and propensity for engagement, making it essential reading for academics interested in human resource management, as well as managers, leaders and policy-makers.

Author : Douglas Lovelace Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190650223

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TERRORISM: COMMENTARY ON SECURITY DOCUMENTS VOLUME 144 by Douglas Lovelace Jr. Pdf

Terrorism: Commentary on Security Documents is a series that provides primary source documents and expert commentary on various topics relating to the worldwide effort to combat terrorism, as well as efforts by the United States and other nations to protect their national security interests. Volume 144, Autonomous and Semiautonomous Weapons Systems, examines the impact of robots and autonomous and semiautonomous weapons systems on the waging of modern warfare. It considers the likely effects of emerging technological innovations in this area from both a political and strategic standpoint, in addition to considering the implications of such technologies within the context of the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law. This volume is divided into three sections: (1) U.S. policy and approaches to the use of autonomous and semiautonomous weapons systems; (2) U.S. armed forces use of such weapons systems; and (3) potential terrorist use of such weapons systems. Official policy documents from the DoD and the U.S. Army and Air Force are complemented by reports from the Strategic Studies Institute/Army War College Press and other U.S. military sources.

Author : Christopher M. Ford,Winston S. Williams
Publisher : Lieber Studies
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190915360

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Complex Battlespaces by Christopher M. Ford,Winston S. Williams Pdf

"This workshop, Complex Battlespaces: The Law of Armed Conflict and the Dynamics of Modern Warfare, was held at West Point on October 24-26, 2016. It marked the official opening of the Lieber Institute." -- ECIP forword.

Author : Jessica Steele
Publisher : Harlequin / SB Creative
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-05
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9784596376879

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UNEXPECTED ENGAGEMENT by Jessica Steele Pdf

Author : Maggie Dallen
Publisher : Lyrical Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781601834652

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The Accidental Engagement by Maggie Dallen Pdf

An American playboy’s PR crisis leads to a fake engagement and a peculiar love triangle in Italy in this contemporary romance series debut. Oops . . . It started as a regular night for New York City restaurant hostess Ivy Sinclair, until a rowdy customer turned out to be world famous playboy Jack Everett. Thanks to the paparazzi, now the world thinks they’re a couple—which couldn’t be farther from the truth. But when a brooding, sexy businessman offers her a simply irresistible proposition . . . Uh oh . . . Just when cutthroat venture capitalist Daniel Gladwell thought he’d never close the deal with an Italian conglomerate, a simple mistake becomes the perfect opportunity. All he has to do is convince Ivy to pretend to be Jack’s fiancée while on a business trip to Italy to offset Jack’s bad boy reputation. As long as Daniel doesn’t sabotage the plan by claiming the tempting waitress for himself . . . Oh yes! It was supposed to be a business only arrangement. But in the magic of the Tuscan countryside, neither Ivy nor Daniel can fight the attraction building between them. In the world’s most romantic setting, the line between business and pleasure is one that begs to be crossed . . .

Author : Michelle Major
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780373658039

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Her Accidental Engagement by Michelle Major Pdf

As a single mother locked in a custody battle over Charlie, her young son, Julia Morgan convinces bachelor Sam Callahan, Brevia's police chief, to help her case by pretending to be her fiancé, but their feelings for each other quickly become very real.

Author : Lisa H. Catmull
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1736373862

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An Unintended Engagement by Lisa H. Catmull Pdf

The Duke and Duchess of Woodford are hosting a house party at a hunting lodge in Versailles-and you're invited. So are his undersecretaries, Lord Yelverton and Mr. Rushworth, and this is an invitation they can't refuse.Even though both of them desperately want to avoid the guests.Yelverton hasn't forgotten the woman who refused his first proposal. He's no longer the eager young puppy who fell in love with every woman in London. He's devoted himself to his work as an ambassador in Paris.When Lady Agatha arrives in Versailles with her friend, Mrs. Phillips, she hardly recognizes the man she once knew. He's the complete opposite of everything she expected. Mature, thoughtful, serious, and as handsome as ever.But her refusal to reconsider him is just as ironclad as the resentment Isabella Phillips feels for Mr. Rushworth, who spurned her years ago.Rushworth did not dare stand up to his father and marry the woman he loved, and Isabella has never forgiven him. Now she's widowed with a young child, burdened with the care of an estate, and she has no inclination to forgive the man who deemed her unworthy so long ago.Is there room in the cramped hunting lodge for a second chance at romance? With a meddling Duchess busy at matchmaking, a Duke determined to help his hapless undersecretaries, a toddling baby, an oversized Great Dane and her litter of pups, and a whole host of misunderstandings, it could be a very, very long two weeks.

Author : Kyra Jacobs
Publisher : Entangled: Bliss
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781633757660

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Her Unexpected Engagement by Kyra Jacobs Pdf

After her pro-golfer husband is caught cheating on camera, Stephanie Fitzpatrick wants out of the spotlight. But her return to Michigan for a job interview and some much-needed R&R goes completely awry when her sister tells a teeny little lie. Now she needs a temporary fiancé, or she can kiss her new start good-bye. And there’s only one guy who can help... With the Checkerberry Inn finally thriving again—and his grandmother’s finances secured—Miles Masterson is ready to finally escape this town. Which is exactly when his former best friend shows up, looking all grown up and sexy as hell...and needing to be rescued. But when sparks fly between the former besties, the temptation to change the "temporary" arrangement into something more is making it harder to think about leaving. Each book in the Checkerberry Inn series is STANDALONE: * Her Unexpected Detour * Her Unexpected Engagement * Her Unexpected Hero

Author : Christopher S. Collins,Molly N.N. Lee,John N. Hawkins,Deane E. Neubauer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 691 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137487391

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The Palgrave Handbook of Asia Pacific Higher Education by Christopher S. Collins,Molly N.N. Lee,John N. Hawkins,Deane E. Neubauer Pdf

This volume seeks to identify and explore the forces affecting higher education in the Asia Pacific region today. It includes a set of conceptually-rich organizing chapters followed by detailed country-specific studies that detail both the underlying dynamics of these forces and the manner in which they have affected specific countries. In this way, the chapters touch on the complex demographics of the region, how continued and continuous economic development impinges on higher education, and how neoliberalism has affected higher education across many dimensions. The volume also addresses the complex issues associated with cross border education and the daunting challenges of both national and cross-national quality assurance.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Energy and Climate Change Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215052188

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Consumer Engagement with Energy Markets by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Energy and Climate Change Committee Pdf

Additional written evidence is contained in Volume 3, available on the Committee website at www.parliament.uk/ecc. For Volume 1: Report, see (ISBN 9780215052193)

Author : Debbie Haski-Leventhal,Lonneke Roza,Stephen Brammer
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781529738162

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Employee Engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility by Debbie Haski-Leventhal,Lonneke Roza,Stephen Brammer Pdf

This book offers a remarkable collection of chapters, written by the leading scholars in CSR and employee engagement. Using the existing literature, new empirical studies, case studies and thought-provoking insights, this collection of authors discuss why and how to engage employees in CSR and through CSR. Employee engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility focuses on engaging employees in socially responsible initiatives with three major parts of the book: the antecedents that lead to employee engagement in CSR; the processes and opportunities to involve employees; and the impact of the above on employees, the company, non-profit organisations and society. This book contributes to both research and managerial practice by presenting cutting edge knowledge from leading CSR scholars and practitioners.