Gurus

Within most pre-modern, Indian traditions of yoga, the role of the guru is absolutely central. Indeed, it was often understood that yoga would simply not work without the grace of the guru. The modern

"Gurus of Modern Yoga explores the contributions that individual gurus have made to the formation of the practices and discourses of yoga in today's world. The focus is not limited to India, but also

Insightful and easy-to-read summaries of fifteen great books. There are dozens of leadership and career books published every year, each promising a different path to success. How are readers expecte

Drawn from actual excel conundrums posted on the author's website, www.mrexcel.com, this high-level resource is designed for people who want to stretch Excel to its limits. Tips for solving 100 incre

A one-stop guide to the world's key writers on leadership, their thought and contribution. It includes: an update of the recent themes and issues that dominate the leadership agenda; a listing of the

Management gurus have existed for as long as the leaders of large, complex organizations have had intractable problems to solve. This seminal text asks key questions such as: What is the secret of the

Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus - Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani A

"Presenting the wisdom of the best-known experts on business strategy, this authoritative guide does not merely summarize the experts' thoughts, but also analyzes the pros and cons of the concepts adv

one stop resume of the major gurus who have had a critical influence on marketing thinking and development.This is much more than just a series of summaries, Sultan has worked directly with many of th

Begin to meditate—or renew your practice—with thisstraightforward guide that is free from pretension and complication.Is there a way you can learn to slow down and experience yourself more fully, your

Begin to meditate—or renew your practice—with thisstraightforward guide that is free from pretension and complication.Is there a way you can learn to slow down and experience yourself more fully, your

Since the 1980s, popular management thinkers, ‘gurus’, have promoted a number of performance improvement programs and management fashions which have greatly influenced both the everyday conduct of org

From the best-selling and always-prescient author of What's the Matter with Kansas? and Listen, Liberal comes a bold indictment of America's chronic obsession with creativity and innovation, showing how these beloved ideas came to dominate our political and economic conversation, all while serving to mask inequality and protect elite interests Innovation and creativity have been the defining watchwords of American exceptionalism for decades, used by business thinkers, tech gurus, military strategists, educators and urban planners to describe our unique standing in the world. While other countries supposedly suffer from regimentation and a fatal lack of imagination, the United States is often portrayed as an unmatched dynamo of new ideas and products. In his new book, Thomas Frank disabuses us of this notion, offering a bold account of the way creativity and innovation have been used as a kind of ideological cover for policies that reinforce the class system. Frank charts the constructi