This study uses evidence from early English verse to reconstruct the course of some central phonological changes in the history of the language. Examination of the behaviour of onset clusters sheds new light on the special treatment of sp-, st-, sk-, and the chronology and motivation of cluster reduction.

Therapy with adults who were abused emotionally, physically or sexually in childhood is difficult and harrowing. The therapist may experience frustration, disillusion and disappointment, which often give away to a realisation and admiration of the endurance and creativity which these people displayed as children in surviving such abuse. Therapists need little motivation to develop new approaches for these clients, and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is such an approach. CAT is a brief, collaborative, client-centred approach which is gaining support for the understanding and treatment of many individuals with emotional and personality problems.

In the last ten years we have witnessed a massive rise in self-help and development books reflecting a growing dissatisfaction and a longing to be happier and more personally fulfilled. But too often these are simply quick-fix solutions that temporarily restore an emotional or mental balance and give some clarity and direction but fail to offer a more transformative result.Unconditional Love shows that without a direct connection to the spiritual aspect of our being we miss out on the vital grounding and motivation that is necessary for personal fulfilment. Ed and Deb Shapiro specialise in making the ancient truths accessible and applicable to everyday life and, more specifically, in reaching those who are seeking a spiritual direction free of religious doctrine. They believe that the answers are within us but that we have to be willing to go further within ourselves to find them.

During a routine slaying, Buffy Summers runs into a small group of vampires who seem to be out for more than the usual bite-and-suck. As the vamps scatter, one of them stays behind, willing to sacrifice itself to help the others escape. Though surprised - vampires aren't exactly known for their generosity - the Slayer doesn't waste time pondering the demon's motivation and kills it.

With the intense growth of e-business, we hear about an increase in hacking and technology-based criminal incidents. Institutions such as Citibank and Ebay have faced intrusions that have cost them millions of dollars in damages. With the onset of these criminal attacks, there is an increase in demand for products and services that provide more information for people. Tangled Web: Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows of Cyberspace portrays the shadow side of cyberspace by taking you into the lairs of hackers, crackers, researchers, private investigators, law enforcement agents and intelligence officers. The book covers what kinds of cyber-crimes are going to affect business on the Internet, their cost, how they are investigated, and the motivation of hackers and virus writers. Also covered are the problems faced by law enforcement, corporate cyber security professionals, and real-world examples of cyber crimes and lessons learned.

Customer Management Excellence determines the processes required for organisations to embark on service excellence programmes. It is designed to reduce the time of implementation from years to months, and discusses new thinking behind the emergence of customer service as a differentiator as well as exploring future trends. This is very much a 'How To' book aimed at giving the reader a real competitive advantage. The case studies reflect the innovation, motivation and determination of some of the nation's leading players in their pursuit of service excellence.

Analysing Stasi files and interviews with one time informers, the author examines the confrontation with this legacy in united Germany. She discusses the daily machinations of the state and the motivation and justification of being an informer.

Offering a bridge between the esoteric world of theory and the practical world of management, Keith Grint here explores current theories such as Fuzzy Logic, Actor-network Theory, Chaos Theory, and Constructivism, through the discussion of some everyday management issues such as strategic decision making, appraisals, negotiation, leadership, culture, and motivation. Crisp and concise, this book is a useful guide to all those concerned with the relationship between management theory and practice.

History does not follow the path of opportunities but the path of desires. - Biologist Humberto Mutarana Covers the key areas of motivation, from the development of academic theories and celebrated workplace experiments to the new world of restructuring and job insecurity. Examples and lessons from some of the world?s most successful businesses, including LVMH and BP, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including Abraham Maslow, Douglas McGregor, W Edwards Deming, Lynda Gratton, Fons Trompenaars and Meredith Belbin.

Researchers in achievement motivation are becoming all the more aware of the importance of affect in motivation and self-regulation. This book presents research and an overview of the field, giving an insight into the mechanism underlying the functioning of motivation.

This book presents Jane Austen as a radical innovator. It explores the nature of her confrontation with the popular novelists of her time, and demonstrates how her challenge to them transformed fiction. In thus identifying her literary motivation, this book offers a fresh and unifying critique of the novels.