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Not just management. This book reveals the philosophical soul of Peter Drucker’s thought. Through eight essential articles, it explores purpose, responsibility, and society, inviting leaders and thinkers to look beyond techniques and rediscover management as a deeply human endeavor.Unveiling the Soul of Management: A Deep Dive into Drucker’s PhilosophyStudy Notes on Drucker’s Eight Articles offers a profound and personal exploration of Peter Drucker’s most critical writings. Developed through a close collaboration with Shao Minglo’s compilation To Know the Real Drucker, this volume transcends traditional management commentary to reveal the philosophical bedrock of Drucker’s worldview.The author, originally a scholar of ancient Chinese literature, approaches Drucker not merely as a management guru, but as a great thinker in the lineage of Dostoevsky and Thomas Mann. Through a journey that traverses the diagnosis of totalitarianism and the search for societal salvation, these notes conne

“Dr. Cohen relinquished his role as president several years ago. Even in the final months of his life, he remained engaged and active, not ready to retire. His final book, ‘Be All You Can Be and Get Ready for the Future,’ is a testament to his enduring contribution.” Minglo Shao, Co-founder of CIAM“Bill’s monthly letter always contributed thoughts that were practical and served as reminders to management artisans.”Len Kwiatkowski, Chairman, Board of Trustees, CIAM“In addition to his record of service, Bill Cohen was a mentor, interpreting the teachings of Peter Drucker by sharing anecdotes that guided his subordinates and students while instilling the values of integrity, courage and resilience.”Ron Fogleman, General, USAF. Retired 15th Chief of StaffThis book is a collection of management essays written by Dr. William A. Cohen, Major General, USAF (Ret.), in the final years of his life. Drawing on his military background, professional experience, and education under Peter F. Drucker a

Wisdom That Transforms Lives Twenty-five centuries ago, a man who had once lived in royal luxury walked barefoot across the dusty plains of India, sharing insights that would forever change human history. The Buddha—“the Awakened One”—dedicated forty-nine years of his life to illuminating the path beyond suffering for all who would listen. This first volume presents 36 stories from the Buddha’s life and the lives of his disciples, each revealing the Buddha’s remarkable ability to meet people where they were and guide them toward realization. Readers will discover the Buddha’s insights on the importance of kindness, right speech, right actions, and community living that remain profoundly relevant to our lives today. Each story concludes with “Words of Wisdom” that connect ancient guidance to contemporary challenges. Throughout the collection, we see how the Buddha’s gentle yet powerful approach led others to profound insights, inspiring many to become his disciples and continue their sp

20世紀50年代中期，一家有著深厚納粹歷史背景的德國製藥公司無意間研發出了一種名叫沙利度胺的藥物。在經過粗劣馬虎、錯漏百出甚至捏造數據的實驗後，這種“沒有風險的萬靈藥”被作為助眠、鎮靜以及緩解孕婦晨吐反應的藥物上市。短短幾年間，沙利度胺還被授權給全球近50個國家的製藥公司生產和銷售。很快，“醫學史上最大的一場浩劫”拉開了帷幕：很多孕婦僅服用過1片沙利度胺，卻產下了四肢像魚鰭或者海豹爪子的“海豹兒”。與此同時，也有製藥公司向美國食品藥品監督管理局（Food and Drug Administration，FDA）提交了沙利度胺的上市申請。但FDA的醫學審查官弗朗西絲·凱爾西敏銳地注意到，申請材料中存在諸多漏洞、錯誤和安全隱患。她也留意到了大洋彼岸的歐洲正在湧現的“海豹兒”。面對來自製藥公司以及與製藥業有著“特別友誼”的FDA上級的巨大壓力，凱爾西堅守科學原則和良知，多次拒絕批准沙利度胺的上市申請，阻止了新生兒畸形的風暴席捲美國。凱爾西並不是一個人在戰鬥，她還有為數不多的幾名盟友。他們是美國歷史上第一位女性吹哨人，身有殘疾卻遠赴歐洲深入調查的傑出學者，率先報道美國沙利度胺問題的調查記者，以及敢於挑戰總統權威，將人民的健康和安全置於首要考量的聯邦參議員。在這些英勇人士的共同努力下，美國於1962年通過了監管臨床試驗和藥物審批的法律，以避免類似的悲劇重演。 但美國的沙利度胺故事還有不為人知的一面。基於翔實的史料和深入的調查，《苦澀的靈藥：沙利度胺、“海豹兒”和拉響警報的英雄》向美國幾乎沒有沙利度胺受害者的美國官方敘事發起了挑戰：儘管沙利度胺從未在美國上市，但多達5家製藥公司仍然向全美上千名醫生提供了至少250萬片沙利度胺用於所謂的“臨床試驗”。這些沙利度胺被隨意地開給了近2萬美國人，包括數千名育齡婦女，其結果是美國至少降生了近百名“海豹兒”。掩蓋這些觸目驚心的數字的，是製藥公司和藥試醫生赤裸裸的謊言，是FDA為了推卸責任對信息的隱瞞和對調查結果的歪曲解讀，是美國司法部對肇事藥企的網開一面。時至半個多世紀後的今天，FDA仍然堅稱美國只有9名沙利度胺藥試受害者。貪婪逐利的資本、監管

To Know the Real Drucker: Eight Articles Will Help You is a collection of eight articles by Peter Drucker: “The Unfashionable Kierkegaard” (1949) and its introduction (1992), “The New World-View” (1957), “From Analysis to Perception: The New World View” (1989), “Reflections of a Social Ecologist” (1992), “What Is a Functioning Society?” (1942), “From Rousseau to Hitler” (1942), “The Human Situation Today” (1957), and “Management as Social Function and Liberal Art” (1989). Readers can find the source of each articles in the table of contents and editor’s note per article. Of the eight articles, only the last one is from Drucker’s works on management. The other seven are from his books on society, politics, and economics. Although the world has hailed him as the “Father of Modern Management,” he considered himself a “social ecologist.” This book will play an indispensable role in explaining the reason for that and in further understanding the foundation of faith and worldview which Druck

Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby's(R) Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 17th Edition, is your one-stop resource for all the latest testing information. Tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as test explanations, alternate or abbreviated test names, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This edition also includes the latest research surrounding each test. Every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. The compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading reference the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in practice today.NEW! Information on Ebola and Monkey pox (mpox) is included in virus testing content.NEW! Tests are reorganized and combined with similar tests to streamline

The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism.