The basic idea behind this volume is to probe the nature of grammaticalization. Its contributions focus on the following questions: (i) In how far can grammaticalization be considered a universal diachronic process or mechanism of change and in how far is it conditioned by synchronic factors? (ii) What is the role of the speaker in grammaticalization? (iii) Does grammaticalization itself provide a cause for change or is it an epiphenomenon, i.e. a conglomeration of causal factors/mechanisms which elsewhere occur independently? (iv) If it is epiphenominal, how do we explain that similar pathways so often occur in known cases of grammaticalization? (v) Is grammaticalization unidirectional? (vi) What is the nature of the parameters guiding grammaticalization? The overall aim of the book is to enrich our understanding of what grammaticalization does or does not entail via detailed case studies in combination with theoretical and methodological discussions.

Intuition is an everyday way for everyone to connect with the divine. It's not necessary to be religious, meditate, pray, or be "psychic" to be intuitive. Our contact with the life spirit through intuition is ever-present and immediate. In Intuition @ Work author James Wanless, Ph.D. shares proven innovative techniques each of us can incorporate into our own lives to merge our intuition with strategic thinking. This is a supremely creative process that can support your own highest ideals in every area of your life. This ebook reveals ways you can personally explore how intuition is present in every moment of your life. (You'll find that it exists in many ways other than the occasional hunch.) He explains that we all want to find the path in life that will bring us happiness and love, abundance, good health, and meaning. "Intuition is the life force itself, made conscious to us through a feeling that arises from within; through our intuition we tap into the ultimate resource of all--the very source of life. By following the intuitive spirit, all that each of us can humanly be and do is directly revealed and made manifest." Dr. Wanless's investigation of the significance of intuition has shown him is how much intuition can do for us, and how easily it can be accessed. He says, "I believe our intuition is useful in a practical way, more so now than in any other time in human evolution, such that it has even become imperative for the survival of our species." Life Navigator and Mentor James Wanless, Ph.D., is a former political science professor, popular keynote speaker and seminar leader. He is the creator of the best-selling Voyager Tarot. He travels through the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia, sharing the wisdom gained from his own transformative journey, combined with his professional background as a Professor of Political Science. He has focused on self-governance and the politics of the self--and his pursuit has led him to become a leading-edge authority on creative and strategic intuition. Michelle Irwin, E-Commerce Business Consultant at Sun Microsystems said of his work: "Dr. Wanless's seminar provided an avenue for understanding our roles on our team, and how our personality mix is balanced. He motivated and enlightened us as to the potential of what we can accomplish as a team." Now he shares his discoveries and his teachings with us, offering a variety of techniques and exercises to help us find and use our intuition, to benefit from our personal connection with the life force. Discover innovative techniques, tips on how to choose wisely, utilize your foresight, find new ways of relating. Create success in your life!

Human decisions, especially in management and personnel selection, are based on making judgments about people analytically and intuitively. Yet in business and scientific contexts, judgments are expected to be based on a rational analysis rather than intuitions or emotions. Intuition is often seen as something mystical that should not be trusted and thus eliminated from human decision-making. Our empirical and theoretical research shows that this is impossible when people are dealing with people. Instead, intuitions and emotions have significant power in the decision-making process. Neuroscience even shows that humans are incapable of switching off their emotions or intuitions when making decisions. Therefore, intuition and emotions as evolutionary achievements of human beings should be looked at more closely to use the wisdom they offer. This book provides an insight into the current state of research on rational-analytical procedures in personnel selection and complements this with research on intuitions and emotions in personnel diagnostics. By integrating scientifically verifiable rational-analytical decision-making procedures with the inner experiential knowledge of people, this book bridges two complementary ways of recognizing and making good decisions. It demonstrates how intuitions are developed and used in different fields of practice and cultures and how scientific research results from rational-analytical and intuitive-emotional selection procedures are successfully integrated by practitioners.

Evaluation Practice bridges the apparent gap between practice and research to present a logical, systematic model to guide all professional thinking and action within the context of everyday professional life. Their framework embraces diverse theories, action, and sets of evidence from a range of professional and disciplinary perspectives.

Proceedings of a conference sponsored by the Nat. Institutes of Health in Wash., DC, Sep. 19-20, 1996. Research and community practitioners worked together to review the research on drug abuse prevention; explored its ramifications for individuals, families, and communities; and developed recommendations for future collaborations and applications of this knowledge in settings across the country. Keynote addresses were given by Donna E. Shalala, Ph.D., Sec. of Health and Human Services, and Gen. Barry Barry R. McCaffrey, Dir. of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Includes a list of conference speakers and panel and work group participants.