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The Strategy-Focused Organization: How Balanced Scorecard Companies Thrive in the New Business Environment
Sh 2,096.00The creators of the revolutionary performance management tool called the Balanced Scorecard introduce a new approach that makes strategy a continuous process owned not just by top management, but by everyone. In The Strategy-Focused Organization, Robert Kaplan and David Norton share the results of ten years of learning and research into more than 200 companies that have implemented the Balanced Scorecard. Drawing from more than twenty in-depth case studies–including Mobil, CIGNA, and AT&T Canada–Kaplan and Norton illustrate how Balanced Scorecard adopters have taken their groundbreaking tool to the next level. These organizations have used the scorecard to create an entirely new performance management framework that puts strategy at the center of key management processes and systems.
Kaplan and Norton articulate the five key principles required for building strategy-focused organizations: 1) translate the strategy into operational terms, 2) align the organization to the strategy, 3) make strategy everyone’s everyday job, 4) make strategy a continual process, and 5) mobilize change through strong, effective leadership. The authors provide a detailed account of how a range of organizations in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors have deployed these principles to achieve breakthrough, sustainable performance improvements.
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The Stud
Sh 650.00London, 1969 : The hottest, hippest, wildest domain of hedonists, where swingers swarm the clubs and discos in a high stakes quest to live for the moment.
At the centre of this decadent scene, one man plays all the angles, never missing a chance to score with the beautiful women who desire him – and walks the line between ecstasy and overload.
Now the woman he wants most knows his number – and may just call his bluff.
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The Sweet Scent of Blood Spellcrackers.com
Sh 400.00The Sweet Scent of Blood is the first book of Spellcrackers, a sexy, sassy new series guaranteed to spice up your reading life, and perfect for fans of Kim Harrison.
Genevieve Taylor is a Sidhe, one of the noble fae, and she’s unusual, even in present-day London where celebrity vampires, eccentric goblins and scheming lesser fae mix freely with the human population.
Genny is a rising star at Spellcrackers.com, where she finds the ‘M’ in magic – and that invariably leads to mischief, malice and – too often – murder.
Spellcrackers.com is affiliated to the Witch Council, whose ancient tenets prohibit any contact with vampires. Genny also works as a volunteer at a clinic which treats victims of vampire attacks. Then there’s her extra-curricular activity, extracting vulnerable fae lured by the local fang gangs. Genny certainly doesn’t wants any closer involvement with the vampire community. But when Mr October, one of the hot calendar pin-up vamps, is accused of violently murdering his girlfriend, Genny’s called on to repay an old debt and prove his innocence.
And that means consorting with some of the sexiest vamps in London!
About the Author
Suzanne Mcleod has been a cocktail waitress, dance group promoter and barmaid at Coventry City Football Club (the last despite having no love for the beautiful game; she had to pay the rent somehow!) After years in retail management, she started writing. The Sweet Scent of Blood, the first of the Spellcrackers.com series, is her first novel. She lives with her husband and rescue dogs in Bournemouth.
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The Tenth Justice
Sh 650.00Ben Addison, fresh from Yale Law, is a new clerk for one of the Supreme Court’s most respected justices. But when he accidentally reveals the secret outcome of an upcoming decision, a blackmailer makes millions and Ben starts to sweat. Big time. He turns to his co-clerk, Lisa, and his housemates, Nathan, Eric, and Ober, for help. Washington’s best and brightest, they offer coveted insider access to the State Department, a major Washington newspaper, and the Senate. But before they know it, their careers-and their lives-are on the line. Where does loyalty end? Where does greed begin? And how much can you really trust your friends?
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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Sh 495.00he Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” board book is a timeless and captivating adaptation of the classic fable, designed to enchant young readers with its compelling storytelling and delightful illustrations. Crafted with precision, the book features 700 gsm paper and rounded corners, ensuring both durability and safety for little hands. Its glossy finish cover adds an inviting touch, while the perfect binding guarantees that the pages remain intact even with repeated readings. Safety is paramount, with the book being tear-resistant, water-resistant, and crafted from 100% child-safe materials, meeting rigorous safety standards. The high-quality digital print brings the story to life with vibrant and charming illustrations, making it an excellent choice for bedtime reading sessions that spark curiosity and imagination. Beyond its entertainment value, “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” imparts valuable life lessons about gratitude, contentment, and embracing one’s circumstances. This board book is not just a delightful read; it’s a cherished keepsake that fosters a lifelong love for reading and shared experiences. It’s a thoughtful gift for young readers, promising enchantment and enduring memories. In summary, “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” board book is a beautifully crafted and enduring classic that offers an immersive and educational reading experience, making it an essential addition to any child’s library.
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The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair
Sh 650.00August 30, 1975: the day fifteen-year-old nola kellergan is glimpsed fleeing through the woods, never to be heard from again; the day somerset, new hampshire, lost its innocence. Thirty-three years later, marcus goldman, a successful young novelist, visits somerset to see his mentor, harry quebert, one of the country’s most respected writers, and to find a cure for his writer’s block as his publisher’s deadline looms. But marcus’s plans are violently upended when harry is suddenly and sensationally implicated in the cold-case murder of nola kellergan whom, he admits, he had an affair with. As the national media convicts harry, marcus launches his own investigation, following a trail of clues through his mentor’s books, the backwoods and isolated beaches of new hampshire, and the hidden history of somerset’s citizens and the man they hold most dear. To save harry, his own writing career, and eventually even himself, marcus must answer three questions, all of which are mysteriously conne
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The Twits by Roald Dahl
Sh 695.00“A true genius …Roald Dahl is my hero” David Walliams Mr and Mrs Twit are extremely nasty, so the Muggle-Wump monkeys and the Roly-Poly bird hatch an ingenious plan to give them just the ghastly surprise they deserve!
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The Ultimate Question: Driving Good Profits and True Growth Hardcover
Sh 2,995.00Based on extensive research, The Ultimate Question shows how companies can rigorously measure Net Promoter statistics, help managers improve them, and create communities of passionate advocates that stimulate innovation. Vivid stories from leading-edge organizations illustrate the ideas in practice.
Practical and compelling, this is the one book—and the one tool—no growth-minded leader can afford to miss.
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The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence: Revised Edition Paperback
Sh 650.00Before Rhonda Byrnes delivered the blockbuster bestseller The Secret, Dr. Robert Anthony was delivering the principles of Total Self-Confidence. Here Dr. Anthony, bestselling author of Think Big, reveals the secrets he has taught in seminars and workshops that have changed thousands of lives. Executives, star athletes, and celebrities know how total self-confidence can make one soar, and anyone can learn how to achieve it in their daily lives. The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence features advice on:
– Tapping into creative imagination
– Clearing the mind of fear, worry, and guilt
– The best ways to communicate, and the art of small talk
– The simplest ways to get a perspective and set goals
– The joys and benefits of being differentNow revised by the author, this is the book for advancement in career, family, love life, finances, and mental and physical health
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The Unchallengeable Miracles of the Quran-Hardcover
Sh 1,500.00The Qur’an is a book of guidance for all of humanity, and Allah has promised that He will preserve it in its original pristine form until the Day of Judgment. The inimitable style of the Qur’aan and the superior wisdom in it are definitive evidences that it is the Word of God. Besides, the Qur’an has many miraculous verses proving that it is undoubtedly a revelation from God and not the work of a human.
Although the Qur’an is not just a book of science, it clearly states a number of scientific truths that were uncovered only with the help of modern technology in the 20th century. How can we explain the numerous scientific facts mentioned in its verses over 1400 years ago?
Time after time, respected scientists and renowned experts from all over the world, upon studying the verses of the Qur’an (Quraan) have had no other choice but to acknowledge that there were no means of knowing these scientific facts 1400 years ago. The only way they could have reached us is through revelation: proving that the Qur’an is the word of God.
Just as scientists and researchers are fascinated by the wealth of knowledge and depth of meaning carried in the verses of the Qur’an (Koran/Coran), modern readers too will find a great deal of benefit in the amazing information and insight offered by this book.
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The Valley of Adventure
Sh 895.00Who are the two strange pilots, and what is the secret treasure hidden in the lonely valley where the children land?
Nothing could be more exciting than a daring night flight on Bill’s plane! But Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack soon find themselves flying straight into a truly amazing adventure.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar -Sticker Book
Sh 495.00Inside you will find fun colouring and activity pages featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all his friends! There are lots of reusable stickers, which you can use to: Complete the activities Create your own pictures Make birthday invites and gift tags Decorate sketch books And so much more
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The Village of Waiting
Sh 995.00Now restored to print with a new Foreword by Philip Gourevitch and an Afterword by the author, The Village of Waiting is a frank, moving, and vivid account of contemporary life in West Africa. Stationed as a Peace Corps instructor in the village of Lavié (the name means “wait a little more”) in tiny and underdeveloped Togo, George Packer reveals his own schooling at the hands of an unforgettable array of townspeople―peasants, chiefs, charlatans, children, market women, cripples, crazies, and those who, having lost or given up much of their traditional identity and fastened their hopes on “development,” find themselves trapped between the familiar repetitions of rural life and the chafing monotony of waiting for change.
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The War Within: New perspective on the civil war on Mozambique (African Edition)
Sh 2,000.00The 1976-1992 civil war which opposed the Government of Frelimo and the Renamo guerrillas (among other actors) is a central event in the history of Mozambique. Aiming to open up a new era of studies of the war, this book re-evaluates this period from a number of different local perspectives in an attempt to better understand the history, complexity and multiple dynamics of the armed conflict. Focusing at local level on either a province or a single village, the authors analyse the conflict as a “total social phenomena” involving all elements of society and impacting on every aspect of life across the country. The chapters examine Frelimo and Renamo as well as private, popular and state militias, the Catholic Church, NGOs and traders. Drawing on previously unexamined sources such as local and provincial state archives, religious archives, the guerrilla’s own documentation and interviews, the authors uncoveralternative dimensions of the civil war. The book thus enables a deeper understanding of the conflict and its actors as well as offering an explanatory framework for understanding peacemaking, the nature of contemporary politics,and the current conflict in the country.
Eric Morier-Genoud is a Lecturer in African history at Queen’s University Belfast; Domingos Manuel do Rosário is Lecturer in electoral sociology and electoral governance at Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique; Michel Cahen is a Senior Researcher at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) at Bordeaux Political Studies Institute and at the Casa de Velázquez in Madrid.
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The White Masai
Sh 650.00Whilst on holiday in Kenya, Corinne Hoffman fell in love with a Masai warrior. Eventually she moved into a tiny shack with him and his mother and spent four years in Kenya.
However, slowly but surely, the dream began to crumble. She eventually fled back home with her baby daughter. From wild animals through starvation to ritual mutilation, this is a book steeped in humanity and one that tells a fascinating tale.
At once a hopelessly romantic love story and a gripping adventure yarn, The White Masai is a compulsive read.
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The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
Sh 650.00There is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on . . . In The Wide Window we encounter a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leaches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain and a doll named Pretty Penny. With 5 million copies sold in the UK alone, one might consider Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events to make him one of the most successful children’s authors of the past decade. We, however, consider these miserable so-called adventure stories and the Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey that accompanied the books for children as nothing more than a dreadful mistake.
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The Wind in the Willows
Sh 650.00Spend a season on the river bank and take a walk on the wild side . . .
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There’s boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. The four become the firmest of friends, but after Toad’s latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels?
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The Winter of Our Discontent
Sh 650.00A New Englander learns the bitter lesson that it is not possible to be a little dishonest
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The Witches
Sh 995.00This is not a fairy-tale. This is about real witches. Real witches don’t ride around on broomsticks. They don’t even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice, ordinary ladies. So how can you tell when you’re face to face with one? Well, if you don’t know yet you’d better find out quickly-because there’s nothing a witch loathes quite as much as children and she’ll wield all kinds of terrifying powers to get rid of them.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Uncle Moon’s Fairy Tales
Sh 350.00‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ – a story of Dorothy, a farm girl who is blown by a cyclone to the land of Oz where she meets the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. Adorned with charming illustrations, retold in easy language, this is a beautiful book to treasure.
• Amazing illustrations
• Colourful cover
• Inculcates reading habitThis storybook is sure to become a favourite of all readers. Filled with humour and adventure it will enchant young readers and listeners. Easy-to-understand text ensures that kids enjoy reading it and improve their language skills as well.