James Kerr Bücher

Champions do extra. They sweep the sheds. They follow the spearhead. They keep a blue head. They are good ancestors. In Legacy, best-selling author James Kerr goes deep into the heart of the world's most successful sporting team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership and business. Legacy is a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields, and asks: What are the secrets of success - sustained success? How do you achieve world-class standards, day after day, week after week, year after year? How do you handle pressure? How do you train to win at the highest level? What do you leave behind you after you're gone? What will be your legacy?

Targeting senior executives and managers, this guide outlines transformative principles and best practices that can elevate an organization to industry leadership in the 21st century. By fully embracing and correctly implementing these strategies, firms can achieve significant competitive advantages and long-term success.

The interplay between fiction and historical reality is central to the Waverley novels, showcasing Walter Scott's awareness of their fictional nature. James Kerr explores the tension in Scott's work between the romancer, who reshapes past events through literary conventions, and the historian, who strives for accuracy. This unresolved contradiction, marked by a blend of romance and realism, reveals the intricate complexity within Scott's narratives, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between storytelling and historical representation.

This controversial theological work challenges the widespread assumption that immersion is the only valid method of baptizing believers. Drawing on scripture, history, and tradition, Kerr argues that pouring or sprinkling is not only equally valid, but in many ways superior. With its bold arguments and thoughtful analysis, this book is sure to spark debate and discussion among theologians and laypeople alike.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literature by making culturally important texts accessible in high-quality editions that remain true to the original.