The story of the Spanish Armada threat that vanished as quickly as it came, is the subject of this study. The authors have reassessed documents, diaries and private papers lying forgotten in Spanish and Dutch archives and the material is augmented by underwater discoveries from the Armada wrecks.
Business schools are institutions which, a decade after the financial crash, continue to act as loudspeakers for neoliberal capitalism with all its injustices and planetary consequences. In this lively and incendiary call to action, Martin Parker offers a simple message: shut down the business school.Parker argues that business schools are 'cash cows' for the contemporary university that have produced a generation of unreflective managers, primarily interested in their own personal rewards. If we see universities as institutions with responsibilities to the societies they inhabit, then we must challenge the common notion that 'the market' should be the primary determinant of the education they provide. Shut Down the Business School makes a compelling case for a radical alternative, in the form of a 'School for Organising'. This institution would develop and teach on different forms of organising, instead of reproducing the dominant corporate model, enabling individuals to discover alternative responses to the pressing issues of inequality and sustainability faced by all of us today.
The book presents a whimsical and irreverent exploration of literary figures and iconic characters, reimagining them in absurd and humorous scenarios. Readers will encounter a range of poets and playwrights, from an ancient mariner with no story to tell to Shakespeare struggling with flat-pack furniture. Each vignette offers a playful twist on their personas, featuring surreal events like Pam Ayres on Judgment Day and Longfellow receiving a paper-shredder. This collection invites readers to enjoy a lighthearted take on classic literature and its creators.
Exploring the intersection of cultural studies and management, the book delves into the overlooked role of culture within organizations. Martin Parker provides a unique perspective that challenges conventional management practices, encouraging readers to rethink their understanding of business dynamics. Through this examination, he highlights the importance of cultural context in shaping organizational behavior and offers insights that could transform management approaches.
Exploring the organization of knowledge, this book delves into the systems and structures that shape our understanding. It examines how information is categorized, interconnected, and utilized, offering insights into the ways we process and retain knowledge. Through various frameworks and examples, the author highlights the significance of knowledge organization in learning and communication, making it an essential read for those interested in information science and cognitive processes.
Colin Belcher is a talented landscape gardener whose happiness is overshadowed by his difficult relationship with his obnoxious wife, Lillian. As he navigates the challenges of his marriage, the story explores themes of love, frustration, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment amidst domestic turmoil.
A journey, in verse, from nappies to near dotage and The Last Great Perhaps, punctuated with appearances by a mislaid mackintosh, Tattooed Brenda, acne, bathroom scales, Marmite, Blue Nun, endoscopy, Crimmond, seaside deckchairs and a persistently optimistic camel.