Oxford University Press

Leadership is always necessary in any endeavor, applying equally to politics, business, society, and culture. Yet the perception of effective leadership has changed in our era. The older model of a heroic, authoritarian leader-picture the hardcharging, demanding CEO or even General George C. Patton-is part of modern American folklore folklore. The...

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognized as one of the        most common causes of learning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children.          Symptoms may include poor concentration, forgetfulness, poor organization,        impulsivity, restlessness, poor social skills, learning difficulties,...

Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Word that Moved AmericaAt a turning point in American history, Martin Luther King, Jr., the minister of a        small black Baptist church, was able to accomplish the impossible: he transposed the        themes of love, suffering, and justice from the sacred shelter of the pulpit into        the arena of public...

Physics was the leading science of the twentieth century and the book retraces important discoveries, made between 1895 and 2001, in 100 self-contained Episodes. Each is a short story of the scientists involved, their time and their work. The book is richly illustrated by about 600 portraits, photographs and figures....

Rivers have played an extraordinarily important role in creating the world in        which we live. They create landscapes and provide water to people, plants and        animals, nourishing both town and country. The flow of rivers has enthused poets and        painters, explorers and pilgrims. Rivers have acted as cradles for civilization...

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