This book is a revelation of the dynamics of the winning life in Christ Jesus. Within the pages of this book, you will discover the true meaning of a vision; the difference between a vision, a dream and an ambition; as well as the measuring yardstick of success and fulfillment in life. Also, you will find out deeper truths about sight and a revelation of the four kinds of sights possible. You will equally learn eight ingredients of a never-failing life, and get to know the proven characters of eternal champions as well as the secrets of highly effective people in the kingdom of God and lots more! Whether you are a training champion, potential champion or a reigning champion, this book is for you. The revelations in here will place you on another pedestal of your walk with the Lord.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2017, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in May 2017. The 60 revised full papers and 8 short papers presented together with 3 keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from 118 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: large scale and complex information systems for development; women empowerment and gender justice; social mechanisms of ICT-enabled development; the data revolution and sustainable development goals; critical perspectives on ICT and open innovation for development; the contribution of practice theories to ICT for development; agile development; indigenous local community grounded ICT developments; global sourcing and development; sustainability in ICT4D; and information systems development and implementation in Southeast Asia. Also included are a graduate student track, current issues and notes. The chapter ‘An Analysis of Accountability Concepts for Open Development’ is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.

Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is a relatively young combat sport that has taken the world by storm in recent years. But where did it all begin? In "The History of MMA," we delve into the origins of this exciting sport, tracing its roots back to the early days of martial arts and the emergence of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in the 1990s. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of MMA, from its humble beginnings as a spectacle that was widely regarded as barbaric and unregulated, to its current status as a highly respected and regulated sport. Along the way, we meet the pioneers and legends of MMA, from Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. "The History of MMA" offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of the sport's development. We explore the controversies and challenges that have faced MMA, from criticism by politicians and public figures to concerns about fighter safety and performance-enhancing drugs. Ultimately, "The History of MMA" provides a compelling and entertaining narrative of one of the most exciting and dynamic sports of our time. Whether you're a die-hard fan of MMA or simply curious about its origins, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of combat sports. Pick up your copy today. Hit the “BUY NOW” button now.

This volume provides new conceptual insights to help organizations improve health and wellbeing in society. Some chapters do this by addressing macro-level change, some by highlighting evidence-based change at the micro level, and others by extending theory and integrating perspectives that heretofore have remained separate.

What do stairs, cakes, first dates and fishing have in common? You'll have to read this book to find out.Join Jonnie, an over-worked, underpaid, stressed-out entrepreneur who's trying to make his way in the world.Can a long lost friend save him from financial ruin and failure?Are 10 simple business principles enough to avoid the inevitable tragedy, and allow Jonnie to triumph?Find out in this heart-warming story every business owner needs to read.

Hidden champions are highly successful small and medium-sized companies that are global leaders in terms of market share in their respective niches. Presenting the outcomes of an in-depth, multinational study on hidden champions in Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Russia, China, Mongolia and Turkey, this book provides essential insights into the critical drivers of success, market leadership positions, competitive advantage, and core lessons learned on the road to business prosperity. It also addresses development needs in connection with management, financing and the regulatory environment, which can in turn be used to create recommendations for various stakeholders (e.g. governments, financial institutions, management development institutions) in order to support hidden champions in their further growth and business success.