LIVRES - THEME : BUSINESS

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Venture capitalists, Bill Ferris, reveals how he works and conducts his business, sharing the 20 major lessons he's learned along the way. He tells of the various deals funded by his company, some of which turned to gold, others of which went spectacularly wrong. Business

Understanding Ways This book focuses on breaking the barriers between cultures. It offers suggestions and exercises to help business people and individuals improve their cross-cultural communication techniques. It is a must for business people working in a culturally diverse environment, for those traveling to other countries or those people simply interested in understanding other cultures. Business

Macro Markets This work puts forward a set of detailed proposals for establishing new markets for the management of the biggest economic risks facing society. Existing financial markets are seen as being inadequate in dealing with such risks and the text suggests major new markets as solutions to the problem. Business

Oxford Dictionary of Economics In this comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of economics, John Black provides jargon-free definitions of terms likely to be encountered by school and university students. Anyone who comes into contact with economic terms should find this dictionary a useful source of reference. Business

Intelligent Leadership The author reveals the two qualities he believes count most toward successful lives, enterprises and countries - leadership and intelligence. He offers inspirational stories of unexpected leaders, the shock of spectacular blunders, and arresting metaphors and connections to make sense of them all. Business

Chinese Business Etiquette and Culture This book introduces the basics of Chinese culture. You will discover how to initiate contact, what to expect in meetings, and how to behave there. You will learn the way the Chinese approach negotiations, discover how you can respond to them, and learn how to negotiate a successful conclusion. You will also find out how to socialize for success, how to cope with specific problems of living and working in China, and the best way to treat Chinese visitors to your organization. You are given practical advice throughout on business etiquette, and on how to fit into Chinese cultural expectations in order to achieve your goals. An appendix briefly explains Chinese history, and then considers recent economic, political, and social changes. If you fit any one of the following descriptions, this book will provide valuable help to you in your chosen field: - I am a business person and I am thinking of moving into the China market to buy or sell, or I already buy or sell in China, or I am contemplating investing in China. >br/>- I work for the government and I would like to know more about China, its business practices, and how to deal with the Chinese I meet. - I am a university professor and I teach a course about doing business in China, or the Chinese economy and society, or cross cultural management problems, or law and international negotiating practices. - I am a student and I am studying China, or taking courses about cross cultural management, or doing business in China, or international business studies, or negotiating abroad. For author bio and photo, reviews and a reading sample, go to bosonbooks.com Business

Alpha Teach Yourself Accounting in 24 Hours Teach Yourself Accounting in 24 Hours will teach readers the basic principles of the monthly accounting process from the chart of accounts to financial statements. Ideal for bookkeepers, accounting clerks, students and small business owners, lessons include accounting procedures, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and cost of goods sold. Accounting software programs are also discussed. Business

The Art of War Written in Chinese over 2500 years ago, this amazing book is layed out so that it is applicable today as it was then. Sun-Tzu was a philosopher, as well as a general, and discusses all aspects of 'war'. Business

The Principles of Scientific Management The basis of modern organization and decision theory. Business

Local Enterprises in the Global Economy Local Enterprises in the Global Economy is an important contribution to a debate that is currently gathering momentum throughout the social sciences. At the core of this debate is the role of regions in economic development processes, not only in the more economically advanced countries of the world, but also - and more urgently - in low and middle-income countries. With its emphasis on the need for local economic development strategies to deal with intensifying global opportunities and threats, this book pushes the debate forward into hitherto largely uncharted territory. Business

Academic Entrepreneurship This book will be read by university administrators and government economic planners worldwide, who are looking to transfer the technology arising from university research into their economies. Scott Shane's detailed analysis of how one university has done so, coupled with a broader study of the factors needed to create an entrepreneurial climate around university research, provides a roadmap for this process. Business

Credit and State Theories of Money In Credit and State Theories of Money, Professor Randy Wray continues and extends the influential tradition established by his path-breaking contribution Money and Credit in Capitalist Economies (1990). The focus in the current book is on the work of A. Mitchell Innes and his contributions in the early 20th century which had caught Keynes's eye. This focus enables this important contribution to push the frontiers of our knowledge on monetary and credit phenomena both in terms of analysis and of their historical development. Business

Schumpeter's Market Schumpeter was an interdisciplinary political ecnomist who made institutional transformation the centrepiece of his theory of supply and demand. This monograph reconstructs and assesses Schumpeter's contribution to the economics of entrepeneurship, disequilibrium and search. Business

Media, Technology and Copyright Economic consultant Einhorn combines discussion of law and economics in his examination of copyright and other intellectual property issues of media content. Eight chapters consider such topics as the economic uncertainty produced by the fair use regime, the economics of digital rights management. Business

The Politics of Regulation The contributors to this volume analyse how regulatory regimes that were once peculiar to the US and a few industries have, in recent years, come to define the best practice of governance over the world capitalist economy and over numerous social and economic sectors. They go on to suggest various explanations for the expansion of regulatory institutions, addressing some of the most critical problems and offering new methodological techniques to enable further study. Business

The International Political Economy of Intellectual Property Rights Examining the extent to which powerful interest groups influence and shape decisions, this book investigates the realm of intellectual property rights within the context of the political economy. Business

World's Wine Markets This absorbing book examines the period of massive structural adjustment taking place in the wine industry. For many centuries wine was very much a European product. While that is still the case today - three-quarters of world wine production, consumption and trade involve Europe and most of the rest involves just a handful of New World countries settled by Europeans - the importance of exports from non-European countries has risen dramatically over the past decade. Business

Project Management and Leadership Skills for Engineering and Construction Projects Project management is the key to any engineering and construction project's success. Now you can learn from the experts all the strategies to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Details of scheduling, cost estimating and leader's skills are detailed. Containing forms, checklists and case studies, this reference should be a must for everyone involved with engineering and construction projects. Business

The Changing Face of Central Banking This book explores how central banks have emerged as the key players in national and international policy making. Business

Maritime Traders in the Ancient Greek World Discusses the nature of maritime trade with Athens and official and unofficial interest in it. Business

Semiparametric Regression for the Applied Econometrician This book provides simple and flexible (nonparametric) techniques for analyzing regression data. Business

Allianz and the German Insurance Business, 1933–1945 This book investigates the history of the Allianz AG insurance corporation in the Nazi era. Business

Logit Models from Economics and Other Fields Theory of logit analysis and estimation. Includes many worked examples and large online data set. Business

Financial Crisis and Transformation of Korean Business Groups This book explores the strategies chaebols, Korean business groups, have pursued, and assesses their performance. Business

Public Choice III This book represents a considerable revision and expansion of Public Choice II (1989). Business

Private Power, Public Law Analysis of the power of multinational corporations in moulding international law on intellectual property rights. Business

The Politics of Property Rights This book explains why political instability is not necessarily correlated with economic stagnation. Business

Red Capitalists in China This book, first published in 2003, looks at the evolving relationship between the Chinese Communist Party and private entrepreneurs. Business

The Cambridge Companion to Rawls John Rawls is the most influential philosopher and moral philosopher of the twentieth century. Business

Religion and the Workplace An analysis of the problems surrounding different religious and spiritual commitments in the workplace. Business

Benefit-Cost Analysis This book offers the perfect introduction to social benefit-cost analysis. Business

Applied Mineral Inventory Estimation Presents an applied approach to the estimation of mineral resources/reserves, for advanced students and professionals. Business

Stated Choice Methods A multidisciplinary graduate and practitioner guide, first published in 2000, which offers the theory and application of stated choice methods. Business

Capital Budgeting This book explains the financial appraisal of capital budgeting projects. Business

Welfare Economics of Public Policy This outstanding text, a follow-up to the authors’ award-winning 1982 text, provides a thorough treatment of economic welfare theory and develops a complete theoretical and empirical framework for applied project and policy evaluation. The authors illustrate how this theory can be used to develop policy analysis from both theory and estimation in a variety of areas including: international trade, the economics of technological change, agricultural economics, the economics of information, environmental economics, and the economics of extractive and renewable natural resources. Business

Foreign Firms, Technological Capabilities and Economic Performance ‘This book fills an important gap in the literature on foreign direct investment and economic development. Based on an excellent review of existing theories, comparative case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America explore diverse approaches that developing countries can use to benefit from the presence of foreign firms to improve technological capabilities and economic performance. Business

Blue’s Clues for Success The story of the world's #1 preschooler show clues you in on its secrets for success. Go "backstage" and learn how a children's animated television show became a multi million dollar enterprise. Blue's Clues for Success: The 8 Secrets Behind a Phenomenal Business reveals proven strategies you can apply to achieve success in your own company, team, career, or life. Business

Marketing to Women According to marketing authority Martha Barletta, companies that fail to recognize the power of the woman buyer are leaving money on the table. In her book, Marketing to Women: How to Understand, Reach, and Increase Your Share of the Largest Market Segment, marketing expert Martha Barletta presents a compelling business case for why marketing professionals, men and women alike, should allocate real dollars and undivided attention to the largest untapped market in the world: women. Business

Retrain Your Business Brain Help your employees flex their mental muscles. This book explains why increasing mental agility leads to heightened innovation and creativity in the workplace. In Retrain Your Business Brain, restructuring expert and business consultant Donalee Markus, Ph. Business

Narrative and Discursive Approaches in Entrepreneurship Scholars from North America and Europe present new approaches to entrepreneurship studies, and empirically explore narrative and discursive research. Business

Modern Macroeconomics More than a decade after the publication of the critically acclaimed A Modern Guide to Macroeconomics, Brian Snowdon and Howard Vane have produced a worthy successor in the form of Modern Macroeconomics. Thoroughly extended, revised and updated, it will become the indispensable text for students and teachers of macroeconomics in the new millennium. Business

Next Global Stage Globalization is a fact. You can't stop it; it has already happened; it is here to stay. And we are moving into a new global stage. A radically new world is taking shape from the ashes of yesterday's nation-based economic world. To succeed, you must act on the global stage, leveraging radically new drivers of economic power and growth. Legendary business strategist Kenichi Ohmae–who in The Borderless World, published in 1990, predicted the rise and success of globalization, coining the very word–synthesizes today's emerging trends into the first coherent view of tomorrow's global economy–and its implications for politics, business, and personal success. Ohmae explores the dynamics of the new "region state," tomorrow's most potent economic institution, and demonstrates how China is rapidly becoming the exemplar of this new economic paradigm. The Next Global Stage offers a practical blueprint for businesses, governments, and individuals who intend to thrive in this new environment. Ohmae concludes with a detailed look at strategy in an era where it's tougher to define competitors, companies, and customers than ever before. As important as Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations, as fascinating as Friedman's The Lexus and the Olive Tree, this book doesn't just explain what's already happened: It offers a roadmap for action in the world that's beginning to emerge. New economics for a borderless world Why Keynes' and Milton Friedman's economics are history–and what might replace them Leveraging today's most powerful platforms for growth From Windows to English to your global brand Technology: driving business death–and rebirth Anticipating technological obsolescence–and jumping ahead of it Government in the post-national era What government can do when nation-states don't matter Leadership and strategy on the global stage< b>Honing your global vision and global leadership skills Business

Built for Growth If there's one thing that's consistent in today's business world, it's rapid change. So how do you not only stay steady but actually grow'and quickly enough to stay safely ahead of your competitors? Built for Growth delivers specific solutions to create a brand and presence that generates true customer passion, as you lay a solid foundation for long-term success. Author Arthur Rubinfeld was a major driver in Starbucks' unprecedented retail expansion from 100 stores to more than 4000-- and its transformation into one of the world's most recognized brands. Here he draws on his singular expertise to present a proven, holistic approach to conceiving, designing, and executing your business plan: creating exciting concepts, growing them to fruition in local markets, expanding rapidly, and keeping your brand fresh and relevant as it matures. His revolutionary approach to business strategy embodies strong personal values, promotes exceptional creativity, leverages scientific methodology in finance and market analysis, and brings it all together with 'old-time' customer service. Business

Towards Sustainable Management of the Boreal Forest A summary of the state-of-the-art in boreal forest management, this book provides a progressive vision for all of the world's northern forests. Top-notch forestry scientists and researchers author this selection of chapters based on recent research conducted by the Sustainable Forest Management Network across Canada. Business

The Economics of Financial Markets This book covers the economic principles underlying all financial markets, focusing on markets for equities, bonds, futures and options contracts. Business

Art of Client Service Account executives, and anyone else who deals with clients, will find themselves flinching, laughing, and committing to memory this sound advice, presented through real-life stories of satisfying success and embarrassing failure along the total spectrum of client service. Business

Money for Life Understanding the perilous direction they were headed by spending more money than they made, Ryan and Christine Richardson decided to change their financial course. Join them as they implement a 12 week back to the basics budgetingapproach based on the timeless "envelopes" method of budgeting. Business

Profit by Investing in Real Estate Tax Liens Profit by Investing in Real Estate Tax Liens introduces an investment alternative that is safe, secured by real estate, administered by the government, involves no brokers, is enforced by state law, and gives fixed returns. Selling tax liens or tax deeds (depending on the state) are the two ways that counties across the country bring delinquent property taxes up-to-date. Business

The Elgar Companion to Law and Economics This thoroughly updated and revised edition of a popular and authoritative reference work introduces the reader to the major concepts and leading contributors in the field of law and economics. The Companion features accessible, informative and provocative entries on all the significant issues, and breaks new ground by bringing together widely dispersed yet theoretically congruent ideas. Business

Identity Theft ID theft is the fast-growing financial crime in the world. This book explains, in plain English, how to make sure your credit history, financial data, account information and other essentials remain safe. It combines interviews with law enforcement and security experts with case studies to give readers the knowledge they need to avoid ID theft. “To make their points, they use real-life examples and offer tips and checklists. A good, current overview….” Library Journal “This comprehensive look at one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. does exactly what its long title promises.” Publisher’s Weekly Business

Choice Theory This book explores what it means to be rational in a variety of contexts, from personal decisions to those affecting large groups of people. It introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources. Business

Corporate Environmental Strategy and Competitive Advantage A major dilemma for businesses has been the struggle to understand how to adopt and implement proactive environmental practices while meeting the core business objectives of growth and competitive advantage. The international contributors - leading scholars in the field of environmental strategy and management - shed light on this difficult balance as they examine the generation and deployment of capabilities, processes, and routines that help a business develop advanced environmental practices while simultaneously lowering costs and creating differentiation benefits. Business

Managing Emotions in Mergers and Acquisitions Research suggests that an increasing number of people experience organisational changes such as mergers and acquisitions as highly emotional life events. Indeed, given that, as the authors prove, 70 per cent of all mergers and acquisitions fail to reach their initial goals largely because of neglected people issues, it is a must for every manager and M&A researcher to understand the emotional side of such change processes. Business

Cost-Benefit Analysis and Water Resources Management How are the economic values of water accounted for in policy and project appraisal? This important new book aims to give an overview of the state-of-the-art in Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA) in water resources management throughout Europe and North America, along with an examination of current applications. Business

The Urban Response to Internationalization Three decades of accelerated trade and financial market liberalization have had significant and lasting impacts on the global economy and its component entities. In this volume, Peter Karl Kresl and Earl Fry examine the impacts of these profound changes on the economies of urban areas, and the responses to them. Business

Innovation in the Knowledge Economy Today's "knowledge economies" are seeing the emergence of new paradigms for innovation and the advancement of knowledge in relation to economic activities. This report explores some key determinants of innovation and their implications for the advancement of knowledge in a particular sector – primary and secondary education. Business

Japan Regulatory Reform in Japan was among the first in a series of in-depth country reviews on regulatory reform. Since 1999, when the review was published, the Japanese government has introduced a number of measures to enhance regulatory quality and to promote regulatory reform, competition policy and market openness. Business

Microeconometrics This text is the most comprehensive work to date on microeconometrics, its methods and applications. Business

Information Efficiency in Financial and Betting Markets Analyses information efficiency in both financial and betting markets. Business

IT Project Proposals A guide to creating high quality, persuasive proposals promoting software products or services. Business

Ecological Economics A comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics assuming no prior knowledge of economics. Business

Conflicts of Interest This collection explores the subject of conflicts of interest. Business

Quantile Regression A comprehensive treatment of the subject, encompassing models that are linear and nonlinear, parametric and nonparametric. Business

Social Traps and the Problem of Trust This book focuses on the role of political institutions in explaining the variation in social trust and social capital among countries. Business

Leading Strategic Change Of organizations that seek strategic change, 70% fail. In Leading Strategic Change,now in paperback, leading consultants J. Stewart Black and Hal B. Gregersen examine the core problem: organizations fail to change because individuals fail to change. Black and Gregersen identify the "brain barriers" that keep strategic change from success--failure to see, failure to move, and failure to finish--and offer a start-to-finish strategy for helping others change how they view their goals and the steps they must take to achieve them. This book systematically shows you how to implement the single change that makes all the others possible: redirecting individuals' ideas and expectations to be aligned with the new direction of the company. Business

Economics Uncut Offers a detailed study of regulatory innovation in a multiplicity of countries and domains. This book draws on in-depth studies of innovation in regulatory instruments and practices across high- and low-technology sectors, across different countries and from the early to the late 20th century. Business

Handbook of Research in International Human Research Management In providing an insightful overview of a wide range of global human resource issues facing MNCs, this pathbreaking Handbook highlights emergent topics and new research findings that could shape the field of future IHRM research. Theoretical discussion of the variables and processes that affect IHRM policies and practices is provided by renowned contributors with widely differing academic backgrounds, paradigmatic orientations, and theoretical and methodological approaches. Business

Handbook on Contingent Valuation The Handbook on Contingent Valuation is unique in that it focuses on contingent valuation as a method for evaluating environmental change. It examines econometric issues, conceptual underpinnings, implementation issues as well as alternatives to contingent valuation. Anna Alberini and James Kahn have compiled a comprehensive and original reference volume containing invaluable case studies that demonstrate the implementation of contingent valuation in a wide variety of applications. Chapters include those on the history of contingent valuation, a practical guide to its implementation, the use of experimental approaches, an ecological economics perspective on contingent valuation and approaches for developing nations. Business

The Quest for Moral Leaders Providing a discussion of the ethical relationships that lie at the core of leadership, this book explores how leaders themselves view their role, as well as the ways in which leadership functions within business, politics and society. It begins with chapters examining how religious beliefs and emotions color the way leaders make decisions. Business

The Farming Game Essential reading for all students of agricultural science and for everyone who needs to understand the business of farm management. Business

Innovation on Demand This book describes how TRIZ can help you find better, more innovative solutions to your design problems. Business

The Economics of World War I A major contribution to our understanding of total war. Business

New Directions for Organization Theory In New Directions for Organization Theory, Jeffrey Pfeffer offers a comprehensive analysis and overview of the field of organization theory and its research literature. This work traces the evolution of organization studies, particularly its more recent history, and highlights the principle concepts and controversies characterizing the study of organizations.Pfeffer argues that the world of organizations has changed in several important ways, including the increasing externalization of employment and the growing use of contingent workers; the changing size distribution of organizations, with a larger proportion of smaller organizations; the increasing influence of external capital markets on organizational decision-making and a concomitant decrease in managerial autonomy; and increasing salary inequality within organizations in the US compared both to the past and to other industrialized nations. These changes and their public policy implications make it especially important to understand organizations as social entities. But Pfeffer questions whether the research literature of organization studies has either addressed these changes and their causes or made much of a contribution to the discussion of public policy.New Directions for Organization Theory provides a clear, accessible summary of the current state of organization studies, skillfully synthesizing diverse research and presenting it in an orderly, insightful manner. It offers suggestions for the development of the field, including a call to focus more on issues of design and to use the ability to understand real phenomena to help distinguish among theoretical approaches. A major scholar in the field of organization theory, Jeffrey Pfeffer offers a perspective on its current state that will be of interest and value to scholars and graduate students interested in organizations. Business

Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. earn more than $100 billion annually, and number over a million different organizations. They face increasing competition for donor's dollars and many of the issues they confront are similar to those confronted by for-profit organizations.Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations applies powerful concepts of strategic management developed originally in the for-profit sector to the management of nonprofits. It describes the preparation of a strategic plan consistent with the resources available; it analyzes the operational tasks in executing the plan; and describes the ways in which nonprofits need to change in order to remain competitive. The book draws clear distinctions between the different challenges encountered by nonprofits operating in different industries. Business

The Economic Organization of the Household The text surveys the entire field of the modern economics of the household. Business

Introductory Econometrics This accessible textbook and supporting web site use Excel (R) to teach introductory econometrics. Business

The Politics of Crisis Management A unique and comprehensive analysis of the special nature of political and public leadership in major crises. Business

The Grammar of Society In The Grammar of Society, first published in 2006, Cristina Bicchieri examines social norms, including fairness, cooperation, and reciprocity. Business

Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy This book systematically explains why some countries are democracies while others are not. Business

Beyond the Regulation Approach This book presents a detailed and critical account of the regulation approach in institutional and evolutionary economics. Offering both a theoretical commentary and a range of empirical examples, it identifies the successes and failures of the regulation approach as an explanatory theory, and proposes new guidelines for its further development. Business

Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy This highly accessibly 2006 book explores the relationships between economics, philosophy, and public policy. Business

The Economics of Franchising This 2005 book describes in much detail both how and why franchising works. Business

The Economics of Education An economic perspective on the demand and supply of education. Business

Making Technology Work This book presents 15 interdisciplinary case studies of technology application in the energy and environment sectors. Business

A Course in Public Economics This 2004 textbook explores how markets operate and governments' roles in addressing market failures. Business

A First Course in Combinatorial Optimization This self-contained beginning graduate text covers linear and integer programming, polytopes, matroids and matroid optimization, shortest paths, and network flows. Business

Designing Economic Mechanisms This book presents methods for designing institutions that direct and co-ordinate economic activity to achieve specified goals. Business

Measuring Efficiency in Health Care This 2006 book is an assessment of the strengths and limitations of efficiency analysis as applied to health care. Business

Secured Credit under English and American Law McCormack examines English law on Secured Credit, highlighting its weaknesses, and evaluating possible remedies. Contains the text of Article 9. Business

From Widgets to Digits This book studies changes in the employment relationship and the implications for labor and employment law. Business

Applied Time Series Econometrics A demonstration of how time series econometrics can be used in economics and finance. Business

Organizational Assessment This book offers a clear-cut methodology to diagnose institutional strengths and weakness at the onset of development activities. In this way, beneficiaries can respond to growing pressures from donor governments and organizations for accountable and sustainable use of development funding. The authors examine all aspects of organizational performance, including the enabling environment, institutional capacity, management, financial viability, and staff motivation. They also review the methodological issues involved in carrying out an assessment, ranging from the choice and framing of questions to data collection and analysis, the question of who 'owns' the assessment, and the reporting of results. Business

Competing Values Leadership Creating value in a firm is an enormously complex endeavor. Yet, despite its complexity, value creation is the objective of every enterprise, every worker, and every leader. The Competing Values Framework can help leaders understand more deeply and act more effectively. In the first book to comprehensively present this framework, the authors discuss its core elements and focus attention on rethinking the notion of value. They emphasize specific tools and techniques leaders can use to institute sustainable change. Business

Handbook of Fiscal Federalism This major new Handbook addresses fiscal relations between different levels of government under the general rubric of ‘fiscal federalism’, providing a review of the latest literature as well as an invaluable guide to practitioners and policy makers seeking informed policy options. The contributors include leading lights in the field, many of whom have themselves made seminal contributions to the literature. Business

International Handbook on Economic Regulation Michael Crew and David Parker have compiled a comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed analytical work on leading research issues in the economics of regulation. With contributions from international specialists in economic regulation, the Handbook provides a comprehensive discussion of major developments in both the theory and practice of regulatory economics. This book should be an indispensable source for both students and practitioners of regulation. Business

The Management of Intellectual Property This book brings together innovative contributions on the management of intellectual property (IP) and intellectual property rights by an esteemed and multi-disciplinary group of economists, management scientists, accountants and lawyers. Business

Break From the Pack Everywhere, products are being commoditized, services are being imitated, and traditional barriers to market entry are collapsing. To sustain competitive advantage in today's Copycat Economy, companies must break from the pack. This book will show how. Oren Harari starts by touring "Commodity Hell," and identifying 10 common mistakes that keep companies trapped in the pack. Next, Harari introduces six strategies for propelling your organization where competitors can't follow. Learn how to dominate markets (and when to leave them); how to create a "higher cause" that will mobilize stakeholders; and how to build a pipeline of cool, compelling products, in any industry. Harari reveals new ways to take customers far beyond mere "satisfaction," and shows how to innovate in even the most prosaic areas of a business. Learn how to avoid destructive mergers, and buy what really matters: talent, imagination, foresight, speed, rebelliousness, and inspiration. Finally, Harari offers a candid "12 Step" program for transforming leadership behavior to lead the charge -- and leave competitors in the dust. Business

The World's Newest Profession In The World's Newest Profession Christopher McKenna offers a history of management consulting in the twentieth century. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance This handbook provides comprehensive information about expert performance. Business

Transnational Governance An authoritative analysis of the emergence and operation of new forms of regulation. Business

Sustainable Business Development Provides a working knowledge of sustainable business development and its key methods and techniques. Business

A Better Way to Think About Business Is business ethics a contradiction in terms? Absolutely not, says Robert Solomon. In fact, he maintains that sound ethics is a necessary precondition of any long-term business enterprise, and that excellence in business must exist on the foundation of values that most of us hold dear.Drawing on twenty years of experience consulting with major corporations on ethics, Solomon clarifies the difficult ethical choices all people in business face. He uses an "Aristotelian" approach to remind readers that a corporation--like an individual--is embedded in a community, and that corporate values such as fairness and honesty are meaningless until transformed into action. Without a base of shared values, trust and mutual benefits, today's national and international business world would fall apart. In keeping with his conviction that virtue and profit must thrive together, Solomon both examines the ways in which deficient values actually destroy businesses, and debunks the pervasive myths that encourage unethical business practices.Complete with a working catalog of virtues designed to illustrate the importance of integrity in any business situation, this compelling handbook contains a gold mine of wisdom for either the small business manager or the corporate executive struggling with ethical issues. Business

Responsive Regulation This book transcends current debate on government regulation by lucidly outlining how regulations can be a fruitful combination of persuasion and sanctions. The regulation of business by the United States government is often ineffective despite being more adversarial in tone than in other nations. The authors draw on both empirical studies of regulation from around the world and modern game theory to illustrate innovative solutions to this problem. Their ideas include an argument for the empowerment of private and public interest groups in the regulatory process and a provocative discussion of how the government can support and encourage industry self-regulation. Business

The Accidental Investment Banker Jonathan A. Knee had a ringside seat during the go-go, boom-and-bust decade and into the 21st century, at the two most prestigious investment banks on Wall Street--Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. In this candid and irreverent insider's account of an industry in free fall, Knee captures an exhilarating era of fabulous deal-making in a free-wheeling Internet economy--and the catastrophe that followed when the bubble burst.Populated with power players, back stabbers, celebrity bankers, and godzillionaires, here is a vivid account of the dramatic upheaval that took place in investment banking. Indeed, Knee entered an industry that was typified by the motto "first-class business in a first-class way" and saw it transformed in a decade to a free-for-all typified by the acronym IBG, YBG ("I'll be gone, you'll be gone"). Increasingly mercenary bankers signed off on weak deals, knowing they would leave them in the rear-view mirror. Once, investment bankers prospered largely on their success in serving the client, preserving the firm, and protecting the public interest. Now, in the "financial supermarket" era, bankers felt not only that each day might be their last, but that their worth was tied exclusively to how much revenue they generated for the firm on that day--regardless of the source. Today, most young executives feel no loyalty to their firms, and among their clients, Knee finds an unprecedented but understandable level of cynicism and distrust of investment banks.Brimming with insight into what investment bankers actually do, and told with biting humor and unflinching honesty, The Accidental Investment Banker offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the most powerful companies on Wall Street. Business

The Marketplace of Revolution The Marketplace of Revolution offers a boldly innovative interpretation of the mobilization of ordinary Americans on the eve of independence. Breen explores how colonists who came from very different ethnic and religious backgrounds managed to overcome difference and create a common cause--the consumer boycott--capable of galvanizing resistance. Business

Trial Consulting Trial Consulting provides an in-depth examination of the primary activities of trial consultants, including discussion of the empirical support for those activities and ethical issues raised by them. The book also discusses the growth of the profession and consequent growing pains it has undergone, and recommends reforms that might move trial consulting forward as a respected profession. Business

Trust and Honesty America's culture is moving in a new and dangerous direction, as it becomes more accepting and tolerant of dishonesty and financial abuse. Tamar Frankel argues that this phenomenon is not new; in fact it has a specific traceable past. During the past thirty years temptations and opportunities to defraud have risen; legal, moral and theoretical barriers to abuse of trust have fallen. She goes on to suggest that fraud and the abuse of trust could have a widespread impact on American economy and prosperity, and argues that the way to counter this disturbing trend is to reverse the culture of business dishonesty. Finally, she presents the following thesis: If Americans have had enough of financial abuse, they can demand of their leaders, of themselves, and of each other more honesty and trust and less cynicism. Americans can reject the actions, attitudes, theories and assumptions that brought us the corporate scandals of the 1990s. Though American society can have "bad apples," and its constituents hold differing opinions about the precise meaning of trust and truth, it can remain honest, as long as it aspires to honesty. Business

Understanding Poverty This volume brings together essays by thirty-four leading economists about the most important things they have learnt from their research that relate to poverty. The essays range from the impact of colonialism and globalization to the future of micro-credit and the quest for new vaccines. Business

Twenty Good Summers A personal finance guide for baby boomers to help them use the money they have to create income for a good semi-retirement. Business

Building Your Straw Bale Home Step-by-step practical instructions on how to build a straw bale house. Business

The New Law and Economic Development This book is an indispensable guide to understanding the legal face of globalization. Business

The United Nations Development Programme An authoritative and accessible history of the United Nations Development Programme and its predecessors, first published in 2006. Business

International Handbook on the Economics of Corruption Economic research on corruption aims both to isolate the economic effects of quid pro quo deals between agents and third parties, and to suggest how legal and institutional reforms might curb harms and enhance benefits. Exploring both types of research, this handbook focuses on research at the micro level, where policy can be made and evaluated. Business

The Quest for a General Theory of Leadership Presents the story of an intellectual venture taken by top scholars to develop a general theory of leadership. This book describes the progress made in the venture and provides the conclusions and questions that arose from it. It is of interest to leaders, students and scholars of leadership. Business

State-Directed Development This book argues that the reason states become prosperous is more or less effective states. Business

Cold Calling For Chickens “Cold calling” – making contact with strangers – is the biggest fear confronting businesspeople, especially those who work in sales and marketing. “Put me in front of a customer and I can persuade them to buy anything … just don’t ask me to cold call!!” Business

Leading at a Higher Level This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. “Leading at a Higher Level translates decades of research and 25 years of global experience into simple, practical, and powerful strategies to equip leaders at every level to build organizations that produce bottom-line results. At Nissan, we have made these principles a core part of our leadership philosophy, better equipping our managers to bring out the great energies and talents of our employees.” Jim Irvine , Vice President of Human Resources, Nissan North America   “At Southwest Airlines, we have always strived to lead at a higher level. We truly believe that profit is the applause you get for taking care of your internal and external customers. We have always insisted upon a happy, carefree, team-spirited—yes, even fun—working environment, which we think results in motivated employees who will do the right thing for their internal and external customers. Reading this book will make a positive difference in your organization.” Colleen C. Barrett , President, Southwest Airlines   “If you want to have a great company, you don’t have a choice but to lead at a higher level. When you do that, you excite your people, they take care of your customers, and your cash register goes ca-ching.” Horst Schulze , President and CEO, The West Paces Hotel Group, LLC; Founding and former President & COO, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC   “Leading at a higher level is a must today if leaders are to rebuild trust and credibility, as we are doing at Tyco. This book will teach you how.” Eric Pillmore , Senior Vice President of Corporate Governance, Tyco International   The definitive “Blanchard on Leadership” 25 years of breakthrough leadership insights in one extraordinary book!   From The One Minute Manager® to Raving Fans, Ken Blanchard’s books have helped millions of people unleash their power and the potential of everyone around them. The Ken Blanchard Companies has helped thousands of organizations become more people-oriented, customer-centered, and performance-driven.   In Leading at a Higher Level, Blanchard and his colleagues have brought together all they've learned about world-class leadership. You'll discover how to create targets and visions based on the “triple bottom line”...and make sure people know who you are, where you’re going, and the values that will guide your journey.   Blanchard extends his breakthrough work on delivering legendary customer service and creating “raving fans.” You’ll find the definitive discussion of the renowned Situational Leadership® II techniques for leading yourself, individuals, teams, and entire organizations. Most importantly, Leading at a Higher Level will help you dig deep within, discover the personal “leadership point of view” all great leaders possess—and apply it throughout your entire life.   For everyone who wants to become a better leader... ...in any company, any organization, any area of life Set the right targets, follow the right vision Focus on the “bottom lines” that really matter Serve your customers at a higher level Deliver your ideal customer experience, and create “raving fans” Beyond ego: the way of the servant leader Listen, praise, support, guide, and help your people win   Lead at a higher level. Lead your people to greatness as you create high performing organizations that make life better for everyone. This book will guide you, inspire you, provoke you, and be your touchstone.  < Business

Gittins' Guide to Economics An up-to-date and down-to-earth introduction to the key economic issues that shape our world - the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand how economics impacts on our everyday lives by Ross Gittins, economics editor (and guru) of the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. Business

Treading Lightly Australian Aboriginals taught themselves thousands of years ago how to build a sustainable society in our fragile landscape. In a unique collaboration, a Swedish knowledge management professor finds out from an Aboriginal cultural custodian how they did it, and what we can learn from them. Business

Nursery Management An introduction to setting up and running a profitable nursery. Business

Sports Turf and Amenity Grasses A comprehensive reference for the selection and maintenance of grasses used in sports and amenity areas. Business

Wildlife of the Box-Ironbark Country A comprehensive guide to the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that live in this unique habitat. Business

WSUD Engineering Procedures Practical engineering solutions to those who need to implement WSUD. Business

Public Service Performance An important 2006 contribution to the debate about how to improve the performance of public organizations. Business

Fast Forward In the era of rapidly changing technology, increased globalization opportunities and additional shareholder activity, today's executives are faced with the job of having to respond fast and efficiently to changes in the coporate climate. The top executives that help run companies around the world must be equipped to face these challenges and act quickly in order to stay a step ahead of the competition. They need the tools and the right strategic expertise that wiull either create a new business opportunity or save an existing one. Fast Forward: Implementing Rapid Strategic Change makes that happen. This book and its valuable accompanying guide provides a practical and proven framework for practitioners and students to learn and follow. They present the major keys to any successful strategic change are execution and delpoyment stating the fact that "its not what you do, its how you do it that results in deep, lasting change in organizations." This book outlines the agenda for strategic change by highlighting essential factors including a focused and realistic plan, a shared understanding among the group, the importance of speed with regard to implementation (especially within the first 100 days of the plan), and the ability to handle opposition. Complete with concise examples, this volume is paramount and will reveal the tools for proper development of the organization's strategic transition. Business

The Strategic Management of Intellectual Capital and Organizational Knowledge This book is the first to present a review and synthesis of the research in knowledge management and strategy management. The readings in this book will help readers get an understanding of the best methods to create and apply knowledge in order to sustain superior organizational performance. Business

One Nation, Uninsured One Nation, Uninsured offers a vividly written history of America's failed efforts to address the health care needs of its citizens. Covering the entire twentieth century, Jill Quadagno shows how each attempt to enact national health insurance was met with fierce attacks by powerful stakeholders, who mobilized their considerable resources to keep the financing of health care out of the government's hands. Business

Quantum Finance This book applies techniques from quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to financial physics. Business

The Economics of Information Technology A concise and accessible review of some of the important economic factors affecting information technology industries. Business

Leadership for the Disillusioned We expect our leaders to be superhuman, to provide all the answers and never fail. Amanda Sinclair offers an alternative and more realistic approach to leadership based on personal growth, drawing on Eastern philosophies. Business

Smart Marketing Tips, techniques and strategies to help you promote and advertise your products and services. Business

Full Disclosure Full Disclosure is the first analysis of national and international transparency policies. Business

Measurement of Roundwood This book provides a comprehensive guide to the various methods by which roundwood and the products of roundwood are measured around the world. It presents and compares many different log scaling methods in terms of procedures and conversion ratios. Topics covered include grading logs, log manufacturing quality, statistical sampling... Business

Communication Skills Knowing how to communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace is a key to success. Communication Skills, Second Edition focuses on the importance of solid speaking, writing, listening, and conversational skills for thriving in the workplace. The book also covers additional communication skills that are useful in specific situations, such as techniques for conducting structured and productive meetings. Business

Professional Ethics and Etiquette Developing professional habits and manners is more important now than ever. Professional Ethics and Etiquette, Second Edition (the previous edition was titled Self-Development) helps students see how a professional is characterized not only by his or her technical skills, but also by the way in which he or she interacts with others. This book shows students how to determine different personality types (including their own) and how cultivating qualities such as fairness, attentiveness, modesty, and mutual respect in communication leads to productive and professional relationships Business

Academic Entrepreneurship in Europe Academic Entrepreneurship in Europe Wright, M. Clarysse, B. Mustar, P. Lockett, A. This book advances our understanding of university spin-off creation and development in environments outside the high-tech clusters of the US. While there has been substantial university spin-off activity internationally in recent years, a number of major aspects are little understood. The authors argue that the nature of universities is changing as reduced public funding reflects a public debate on their role in society. An important aspect of this international phenomenon is an increased emphasis on the commercialization of university research and on academic entrepreneurship. These new ventures therefore involve the spinning-off of technology and knowledge generated by universities. The authors adopt a multi-level approach in their examination of university spin-offs. European case studies are specifically selected to reflect the diversity of the institutional environment. In particular, units of analysis involving universities, technology transfer offices, spin-off firms, finance providers and individual entrepreneurs and teams are extensively analysed in quantitative and qualitative studies. To conclude, policy implications for the future successful development of spin-offs are identified. This fascinating book will appeal to a wide-ranging audience including academics, policy makers, researchers and practitioners with an interest in academic entrepreneurship and university spin-offs, and, more generally, in business and management and entrepreneurship. Business

Handbook on International Trade Policy The Handbook on International Trade Policy is an insightful and comprehensive reference tool focusing on trade policy issues in the era of globalization. Each specially commissioned chapter deals with important international trade issues, discusses the current literature on the subject, and explores major controversies. The Handbook also directs the interested reader to further sources of information. The expert contributors cover both traditional and more current concerns including:. * history of thought on trade policy. * the development of multilateral organizations such as the World Trade Organization. * border restrictions and subsidies. * regional trade agreements. * trade and the environment. * animal, plant and food safety measures. * international protection of intellectual property and sanctions. Presenting a broad and state-of-the-art perspective on the topic, this highly accessible Handbook will prove an invaluable resource to researchers, academics, policymakers and practitioners concerned with international trade policy. Business

Handbook of Sustainable Development This timely and important Handbook takes stock of progress made in our understanding of what sustainable development actually is and how it can be achieved. Twenty years on from the publication of the seminal Brundtland Report, it has become clear that formidable challenges confront policy makers who have publicly stated their commitment to the goal of sustainable development. ''The Handbook of Sustainable Development'' seeks to provide an account of the considerable progress made in fleshing out these issues. The Handbook brings together original and state-of-the-art contributions from internationally renowned scholars writing from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. These contributions acknowledge that there is no unified theory of sustainable development and reflect the breadth and diversity of the literature to date. Discussion encompasses the fundamentals of sustainable development and intergenerational equity, and covers issues such as: the capital approach, ecological resilience, population growth and safe minimum standards; intra-generational equity; resources, the environment and economic progress; urban and corporate sustainability; green accounting and sustainability indicators. This accessible, comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the theory and practice of sustainable development will prove an invaluable reference tool for researchers, students, academics and practitioners with an interest in the field of sustainable development. Business

The Handbook of Service Industries Service activities of all kinds are now acknowledged as key players in economic development, societal change, and policy-making worldwide. This exciting new Handbook helps to clarify ongoing conceptual debates about the nature of service-led economies and push back the frontiers of current critical thinking and research agendas on the role and impact of service activities at a variety of scales. The Handbook features original and stimulating essays by international scholars from a range of disciplines. They actively raise awareness of and provoke debates on the opportunities and challenges posed by the shift to service employment. Business

Heartland How do we see and relate to the agricultural heartlands of Australia? Might alternative ways of imagining and engaging with rural places enable ecological and social regeneration? In Heartland, George Main takes us on a journey through the country of his childhood to explore the cultural and historical dynamics responsible for ecological change and disorder across the southwest slopes of New South Wales. Business

Boards, Governance and Value Creation This 2007 book looks at boards and how they can best achieve their task expectations. Business

Problem Solving in Organizations A concise introduction to the methodology of business problem solving for MBA students. Business

Black Wealth / White Wealth Offers a portrait of racial inequality based on an analysis of private wealth. This work analyzes wealth to uncover deep and persistent racial inequality in America, and shows how public policies have failed to redress the problem. It provides an empirical evidence that explains the racial inequality gap between blacks and whites. Business

Wellbeing in Developing Countries Establishes a new paradigm for development centred on the idea of human wellbeing. Business

We Interrupt This Newscast The main argument of this book is that local TV news can practice high-quality journalism without sacrificing commercial success. Business

Financial Management for Agribusiness Presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness. Business

Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Offers a challenging consideration of actions against dumping and export subsidies. This book identifies numerous contradictions found in law and practice. It provides a critical analysis of the commonly used trade measures against dumping and export subsidies. It is suitable for regulatory authorities, trade lawyers, and trade economists. Business

Electricity and Energy Policy in Britain, France and the United States since 1945 Covers such issues as: nationalisation and privatisation; regulation, deregulation and liberalisation; marginal cost pricing; investment appraisal; the OPEC oil price hikes of the 1970s; the European Coal and Steel Community; domestic and international threats to national energy security; and the electricity blackouts in California. Business

Handbook on the Northeast and Southeast Asian Economies Provides a broad overview of economic and social developments in the countries covered (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, North Korea, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam). Business

Feasibility Studies Made Simple Looks at the issues involved in writing a professional Feasibility Study with lots of checklists and prompts. Identifying exactly what the project is, current market segments, customer profile, cash flow and revenues, competitive advantage, management methods. Contents include: Getting started Aims and objectives Commercial reality Legal issues The business environment Positioning Strategic capabilities Organisational culture Strategy development Planning SWOT analysis Marketing Differentiation Barriers to entry Risk management Will it show a profit? Pricing strategies Performance objectives Pricing Competitive advantage Critical success factors Break even analysis Finance and cash flow templates Business

Management Research Methods This text, first published in 2007, provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of management research processes. Business

Bayesian Econometric Methods This book aims to teach Bayesian econometrics by providing a wide range of solved exercises. Business

Mastering Marketing The success of any business depends upon effective marketing. This work provides an explanation of the core skills and concepts needed to market your business profitably. It also offers techniques for building and maintaining a long-term profitable market position. Business

Strategic Planning in Public Relations "Offering a fresh approach to public relations, this book details strategic planning and clearly presents the arguments for a campaign proposal backed with evidence. In addition to an introduction to the new topic of strategic planning, valuable tips and techniques to improve any public relations or Business

The Credit Controller's Desktop Guide Failure to get invoices paid on time always eats into profits, and frequently drives companies into liquidation. The Credit Controller's Desktop Guide is a comprehensive practical guide to collecting debts effectively and covers all aspects of the credit controller's work. Fully up-to-date and written in a clear, practical style, this desktop guide includes case studies, standard letters and forms, and an update on the latest legal developments. Business

Time Management and Personal Development This text provides a set of tools and techniques and a framework in which to organise both professional and personal development. Key features include: organising the day more effectively; identifying and controlling major time-wasters; and improving the quality of working time. Business

Working Smarter More than a time management philosophy or system, this text outlines a way of approaching life, work and goals. It is written in an informal, conversational style, enhanced by numerous quotations and anecdotes. The approach is designed to be sustainable over time. Business

Writing at Work Based on workshops developed by the Plain English Foundation, this is a practical, well-tested manual for anyone who needs to get it right the first time when they're writing reports, tenders, letters and other documents at work. Business

We Are Smarter Than Me This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. Wikinomics and The Wisdom of Crowds identified the phenomena of emerging social networks, but they do not confront how businesses can profit from the wisdom of crowds. WE ARE SMARTER THAN ME by Barry Libert and Jon Spector, Foreword by Wikinomics author Don Tapscott, is the first book to show anyone in business how to profit from the wisdom of crowds. Drawing on their own research and the insights from an enormous community of more than 4,000 people, Barry Libert and Jon Spector have written a book that reveals what works, and what doesn't, when you are building community into your decision making and business processes. In We Are Smarter Than Me, you will discover exactly how to use social networking and community in your business, driving better decision-making and greater profitability. The book shares powerful insights and new case studies from product development, manufacturing, marketing, customer service, finance, management, and beyond. You'll learn which business functions can best be accomplished or supported by communities; how to provide effective moderation, balance structure with independence, manage risk, define success, implement effective metrics, and much more. From tools and processes to culture and leadership, We Are Smarter than Me will help you transform the promise of social networking into a profitable reality. Business

Soul of the Corporation, The This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. “As Emerson said that an institution is the ‘extended shadow’ of a person, Bouchikhi and Kimberly fluidly blend the personal and enterprise-wide perspectives of professional identity to yield both powerful insights and priceless practical tools. Most management books look at the decision maker or at the decision making context. This important book embraces both while eschewing the clichés of corporate culture guidebooks. Anchored in decades of research, compelling current business sagas, and familiar everyday challenges, The Soul of the Corporation uniquely conveys the inextricably intertwined nature of the symbolic and substantive roles of leadership.” Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Senior Associate Dean, Lester Crown Professor of Management, Yale School of Management, and coauthor of Firing Back: How Great Leaders Rebound from Career Disasters   “In a world of continuous flux and accelerating change, one’s sense of identity becomes more crucial than ever for companies, no less than individuals. In The Soul of the Corporation, Bouchikhi and Kimberly take us on a journey into the psychological world of corporate identity and explore the importance of companies knowing who they are, both in relation to their inner-workings and the outside world. This trailblazing book will prove invaluable to management in their quest to define the essence of their corporate identity.” Jeremy Rifkin, President of the Foundation on Economic Trends in Washington, author of The End of Work, The Age of Access, and The Hydrogen Economy   “Identity is one of the most fundamental yet least understood determinants of organizational outcomes. Bouchikhi and Kimberly’s book provides a fresh and provocative point of view of the determinants of organizational identity as well as research-based insights on how to shift identity over time. This book will be important to both scholars of organizational evolution as well as managers involved in leading change.” Michael Tushman, Paul R. Lawrence Class of 1942 Professor of Business at the Harvard Business School   “A strong Identity is a major asset for a firm, as this book so convincingly illustrates. To manage the Identity (the I*Dimension) is perhaps the most critical top leadership function today. The authors show us how to do this–a must read!” Dr. Peter Lorange, IMD President, The Nestlé Professor   Understand, Control, and Leverage Your Company’s #1 Asset: Its Unique Identity   We live in a new Age of Identity, in which your employees, customers, investors, andother stakeholders care about who you really are. More than ever, your company’s identity will shape the results it can achieve. The Soul of the Corporation will help you clearly understand your company’s identity, and then take control of it and leverageit for long-term adaptation and success.   Drawing on real-life stories from the world’s most prominent companies, the authors show how identity can be an extraordinarily valuable asset–and how, if not properly managed, it can become a huge liability. Discover how your firm’s identity is related to–and different from–its organizational culture, brand positioning, and reputation. Learn how to diagnose and manage the often unconscious shared beliefs that constitute your company’s soul…how to face the enormous identity challenges that arise in mergers, alliances, spin-offs, and the creation of new brands…and above all, how to lead and inspire in this new Age of Identity.   • Master your company’s “I*Dimension” New tools for leveraging identity for competitive advantage   • Manage the tensions that shape your Business

Economic Principles of Law An analysis of how economic concepts can be used to examine and criticise the law, first published in 2007. Business

Tax Compliance and Tax Morale Considers the evidence that suggests that enforcement efforts cannot explain the high degree of tax compliance within society. This work provides important insights into the factors that shape the emergence and maintenance of citizens' willingness to cooperate with tax legislations in different societies. Business

Ethical Leadership What is the place of ethics in organizational culture? What constitutes good leadership? How do different cultures define ethical leadership? This book explores the value of ethics in a business climate overwhelmingly driven by the need to generate profits and cut costs. Business

The Psychology of Enhancing Human Performance The MAC approach developed by connecting the more traditional scientific knowledge base on human performance and self-regulation to more contemporary findings to do with meta-cognitive processes, emotion regulation, and acceptance-based behavioral interventions. Written by the originators of the MAC model, this book will provide both the necessary theory, empirical background, and a structured step-by-step, easy-to-use protocol for the understanding, assessment, conceptualization, and enhancement of human performance. It is a protocol that can be readily adapted for a wide variety of high-performing clientele--from athletes and business people, to sales people, professionals in a variety of fields, and emergency/military personnel. The material can be integrated by practicing clinicians as an adjunctive intervention strategy to help clients with specific performance problems. Numerous case examples, forms, handouts, in- and out-of-session assignments and activities, and verbatim client instructions are included. Business

The Social Psychology of Consumer Behaviour Brings together research and insights into how theories in social psychology can be applied to consumer behaviour. This title includes: information processing and social cognition, communication processes, attitude models, emotion, social identity theory and action theory. It discusses why consumers buy what they do, and how they go about it. Business

Trust in Market Relationships Illustrates that the importance of trust has intensified as markets have become more complex. This title aims not to simplify this complexity, but to present guidelines for an interpretative model of trust, and to define fundamental concepts for trust management strategies. Business

Population Aging, Intergenerational Transfers and the Macroeconomy Explores how workers and consumers are responding to population aging and examines how economic growth, generational equity, trade and international capital flows are influenced by population aging. This book is useful for students and scholars of population economics, public sector economics, social economics, and public finance. Business

Handbook of Research on Venture Capital Provides an overview of the various facets of venture capital and their related issues. This book surveys venture capital as a research field and explores the various conceptual, theoretical, methodological and geographic aspects. It focuses on the specific environs of venture capital. Business

Modernization, Cultural Change, and Democracy This book presents a revised version of modernisation theory. Business

Foxe's 'Book of Martyrs' and Early Modern Print Culture A comprehensive 2006 investigation of the Book of Martyrs's compilation, printing, publication, illustration, and reception. Business

The Political Economy of Power Sector Reform The authors also offer practical advice to improve reform policies. Business

Principles of Statistical Inference A comprehensive, balanced account of the theory of statistical inference, its main ideas and controversies. Business

Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy This 2006 book presents a unifying concept of the term institution. Business

Price Theory and Applications This seventh edition of the book offers extensive discussion of information, uncertainty, and game theory. Business

Matrix Algebra A stand-alone textbook in matrix algebra for econometricians and statisticians - advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers. Business

Analysis of Variance and Covariance A concise, systematic introduction to the principles of analysis of variance for post-graduates and professionals. Business

Algorithmic Game Theory This book, first published in 2007, covers algorithmic game theory, with contributions from all the leading researchers. Business

The VAT in Developing and Transitional Countries This book reviews experiences with value-added taxes (VATs) around the world. Business

Global Competitive Strategy Originally published in 2007, Global Competitive Strategy is an indispensable strategic toolkit for international business. Business

Social Intelligence Skills for Law Enforcement Officers This timely series is based upon 15 years of experience and work of trainers and researchers in the field of criminal justice. Each book is filled with the practical skills and actual techniques and methods. The focus is on how to communicate and get others to what is desired with minimal hassles. Examples and techniques are based on the real world and can readily be used as a part of a hands-on training program. The highly successful intervention model is demonstrated through practical skill related exercises including - The Basics (sizing up skills), The Add-ons (communicating skills), and The Applications (controlling skills). This is a worthwhile series for any Law Enforcement or Governmental Organization. Business

The Managers Pocket Guide to Effective Meetings Learn easy, proven techniques that keep you in control of your meetings. This complete guide to effective meetings will show you how to prepare for success and end with results. It includes structured activities that keep everyone focused on your issues, practical techniques for dealing with unproductive participants, and essential considerations for high tech meetings. If you hold meetings, this book is a must!. Selected Contents The Elements of an Effective Meeting: How to Prepare an Agenda That Works. Process Tools That Keep You in Control. Action Items That Lead to Results Leadership in Meetings: Leaders Create a Productive Environment. How to Deal With Amazing Ideas. How to Stop Unproductive Behavior. How to Save an Unmanageable Meeting Telephones, Video, and Computers: Audioconference, Videoconference, and Computer-Aided Meetings Business

The Managers Pocket Guide to Systems Thinking Systems Thinking is a more natural and better way to think, learn, act, and achieve desired results. Effectively implemented, it can dramatically improve a manager's effectiveness in today's complex and interconnected business world. This book provides managers with many practical new Systems Thinking tools and the main concepts of Systems Thinking to enhance individual, team, and organizational learning, change, and performance. Every manager should have a copy!. Contents: Overview of Systems Thinking and Learning. Standard Systems Dynamics. Phase A: The Outcome Thinking Tools. Phase B: Feedback and Learning Tools. The A-B-C-D Systems Thinking Model. Seven Levels of Living Systems. The Rollercoaster of Change. A Yearly Strategic Management System Business

Managing Generation Y Here they come: the fourteenth generation of Americans. Self-confident and optimistic. Independent and goal-oriented. Masters of the Internet and PC. Young adults who believe education is cool, integrity is admirable, and parents are role models. They’re blunt. They’re savvy. They’re contradictory. They’re the children of Baby Boomers and the upbeat younger siblings of Gen X. They are the 29 million young adults born between 1978 and 1984 streaming into the workplace whose presence will continue to grow each year for the next ten years. They are Generation Y. With three to four job experiences or internships under their belts, the Gen Yers know what they want from their careers and how they want to be managed. They pose new challenges for organizations that are already spending time, energy, and money recruiting and training young talent. What can you expect from Gen Y?. If you liked Gen X employees, you’re going to love Gen Yers. They are like Xers on fast-forward with self-esteem. Like their older siblings, talented Yers are independent and techno-savvy. They are entrepreneurial, outside-the-box thinkers who relish responsibility, demand immediate feedback, and expect a sense of accomplishment hourly. They thrive on challenging work and creative expression, love freedom and flexibility, and hate micromanagement. They are fiercely loyal to managers that are knowledgeable, caring coaches that can mentor them to achieve their goals. What does Gen Y expect from you?. Ongoing research indicates that the fourteenth generation has expectations of their bosses such as: Provide challenging work that matters; Balance clearly delegated assignments with the freedom and flexibility to produce results in their own way; Reward accomplishments with increased responsibility; Provide ongoing training and learning opportunities; Establish mentoring relationships. Managing Genertion Y is for those who want to become the employer of choice for the next cohort of young adults. Discover the Gen Y traits that pose the greatest challenges to managers as well as the best practices you can implement now to keep these upbeat, techno-savvy workers focused and motivated. Business

Artificial Intelligence This book offers students and AI programmers a new perspective on the study of artificial intelligence concepts. The essential topics and theory of AI are presented, but it also includes practical information on data input & reduction as well as data output (i.e., algorithm usage). Because traditional AI concepts such as pattern recognition, numerical optimization and data mining are now simply types of algorithms, a different approach is needed. This “sensor / algorithm / effecter” approach grounds the algorithms with an environment, helps students and AI practitioners to better understand them, and subsequently, how to apply them. The book has numerous up to date applications in game programming, intelligent agents, neural networks, artificial immune systems, and more. A CD-ROM with simulations, code, and figures accompanies the book. Business

The Art of Lecturing An accessible, example-based guide to effective strategies for successful academic and business lectures. Business

Presentation Zen This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations. Business

Competition Law and Patents Using the example of research tools in biopharmaceutical research and innovation, this book examines the complexities of the relationship two fundamental areas of law and policy - intellectual property rights and competition law. It suggests how competition law could be used to complement the patent balance. Business

Effectuation Explores the theory and techniques of non-predictive control for creating new firms, markets and economic opportunities. This book traces the consequences of effectuation for business management, economics and social philosophy. It is intended for students and scholars of entrepreneurship. Business

Unleashing Your Brilliance The reader is given many tips on how to go beyond conscious learning to more easily absorb information. The content has been designed to appeal to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Each chapter can be reviewed with both a crossword puzzle and an online introspective tool. This enables a deeper integration of the material. In easy-to-understand language, this book explains, how the brain processes information, how learning is affected by emotions and core beliefs, and how innate brain wiring can be altered both intentionally and unintentionally. Ideal for corporate learners, college/university students, home-schooling parents. Business

Business Performance Measurement Major 2007 update of the wide-ranging review of performance measurement, with ten additional chapters covering accounting, marketing, supply-chain management and more. Business

Everyday Politics of the World Economy Analyses how 'everyday' decisions and actions can shape and transform the world economy. Business

Taxation and State-Building in Developing Countries Explains why taxation is a vital topic in explaining weak government in the poorer world. Business

Giving and Receiving Feedback As part of the Janus Performance Management System, “Giving and Receiving Performance Feedback” is a practical 44-page workbook that provides extensive proactive guidance on how to offer constructive feedback where appropriate and also how to accept feedback in a positive and practical manner. Although it is one of the hardest skills to master, it is critical in ensuring that the whole performance management experience is valuable for both the employee and the enterprise. Business

Performance Action Planning As part of the Janus Performance Management System, “Performance Action Planning” is a practical 44-page workbook that provides a simple and practical process for clear action planning at all key stages of the performance management process (including several forms and templates that may be used). Action plans provide a method for identifying who needs to do what by when in order to accomplish a performance objective or develop a competency. It should occur at every stage of the process. Business

Performance Competencies As part of the Janus Performance Management System, “Performance Competencies Workbook” is a practical 32-page workbook that explains the competency-based system that underpins the whole Janus process and describes the 36 'core competencies' that are made available. A competency is a blend of knowledge, skills and behavioral values that create an appropriate mindset to contribute what is necessary for success. This is primarily a reference module to underpin the other nine sections. Business

25 Role Plays For To Teach Negotiation This collection of activities, self-assessments, and exercises is especially useful as a resource to introduce the issue of conflict and its resolution as a part of workshops on management, leadership, communication, negotiation and diversity. The book is fully reproducible and flexibly organized in two sections. Part One includes twenty-five interactive group learning activities to explore conflict and provide practice in skills that help to resolve it. Part Two consists of twenty-five individualized exercises and assessments that are ideal for pre-work prior to group training sessions, or they can be distributed to participants for their own self-development. All of the activities and assessments are reproducible and include participant materials and notes for the instructor Selected Contents Part One: Group Workshop Activities: Two Responses to Conflict: Fight or Flight; How Can We Both Win? A Quick Demonstration; Individual Conflict Styles: A Zoological Approach; Approaches to Conflict: Role Play Demonstration; When Conflict Creates Stress, Don't Just Stand There...; Introduction to Listening: A Self Inventory; Red Flags; Benefits and Barriers: Exploring Third Party Intervention; Mismatched? Are You Reading the Non-Verbal Cues?; Constructive or Destructive Conflict: Lessons to be Learned; Gaining a Different Perspective; Assumptions: Who Needs 'Em?; Portrait of a Peacemaker; What Kind of Question is That?; Third-Party Mediation; Formulating Clear Agreements Part Two: Individualized Exercises and Assessments: Self-Assessment in Dealing with Differences; Analyzing A Conflict: Is It Worth Getting Into?; In the Heat of the Moment; How to Deal with Hot Buttons; Resolving a Conflict through Planning; Mediation: Test Your Knowledge; First Thoughts About Others: Perception IQ Quiz; Uncovering the Hidden Agenda; Your Turn: A Non-Judgmental Exercise; Supportive Listening: What's Your Score?; Escalate vs. Acknowledge: The Choice is Yours; Eight Different Points of View Business

Gender and Health Gender and Health is the first book to examine how men's and women's lives and their physiology contribute to differences in their health. Business

Foreign Direct Investment in Japan This book presents a detailed examination of recent trends of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) and their impact on the Japanese economy. Business

Generalized Linear Models for Insurance Data All techniques illustrated on data sets relevant to insurance; SAS code and output, data sets, exercise solutions on website Business

Prison State This book examines the recent prison buildup and its impact on American society. Business

Analysis and Evaluation "Relevant, Succinct and Compact" Business

From the Cult of Waste to the Trash Heap of History Zsuzsa Gille combines social history, cultural analysis, and environmental sociology to advance a long overdue social theory of waste in this study of waste management, Hungarian state socialism, and post--Cold War capitalism. From 1948 to the end of the Soviet period, Hungary developed a cult of waste that valued reuse and recycling. With privatization the old environmentally beneficial, though not flawless, waste regime was eliminated, and dumping and waste incineration were again promoted. Gille's analysis focuses on the struggle between a Budapest-based chemical company and the small rural village that became its toxic dump site. Business

A History of Nigeria An exploration of Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. Business

The Character of Harms A new and powerful approach to tackling the complex problems facing society. Business

The Prince Il Principe ( The Prince ) is the famous text by Florentine public servant Niccolo Machiavelli, in which he outlines the best strategy by which a prince can acquire, maintain and protect his state. Published posthumously, the text departs from his previous works, but is that for which he is remembered, and which has produced the adjective "Machiavellian". Machiavelli directives for maintaining a secure state are direct and at times brutal... Business

Asset Pricing for Dynamic Economies An introduction to general equilibrium modeling in macroeconomics and finance with an emphasis on asset pricing phenomena. Business

Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics Explains why China grew differently in the 1980s than in the 1990s and beyond, and what consequences this has today. Business

Africa Rising With more than 900 million consumers, the continent of Africa is one of the world’s fastest growing markets. In Africa Rising, renowned global business consultant Vijay Mahajan reveals this remarkable marketplace as a continent with massive needs and surprising buying power.   Crossing thousands of miles across the continent, he shares the lessons that Africa’s businesses have learned about succeeding on the continent...shows how global companies are succeeding despite Africa’s unique political, economic, and resource challenges...introduces local entrepreneurs and foreign investors who are building a remarkable spectrum of profitable and sustainable business opportunities even in the most challenging locations...reveals how India and China are staking out huge positions throughout Africa...and shows the power of the diaspora in driving investment and development.   Recognize that Africa is richer than you think Africa is richer than India on the basis of gross national income (GNI) per capita, and a dozen African countries have a higher GNI per capita than China. Aim for Africa Two Opportunities exist in all parts of the market, particularly the 400 million people in the middle of the market. Find opportunities to organize the market From retailing to cell phones to banking, companies are succeeding by building infrastructure. Develop strategies for the most youthful market in the world Companies are recognizing opportunities from diapers to music to medicine in a market growing younger every day. Understand that Africa is not a “media dark” continent From Nollywood to satellite to broadband, media is exploding on the continent. Recognize the hidden strength of the African diaspora The African diaspora brings resources and knowledge to African development and expands the African opportunity beyond the continent. Build Ubuntu markets Create profitable businesses, sustainable growth, and social organizations by meeting basic human needs.   Business

Leadership Ethics Are leaders morally special? This book uses moral theory and empirical research in psychology to introduce the ethics of leadership. Business

Commercializing Successful Biomedical Technologies An indispensable guide to the commercialization process of drug, diagnostic and device biomedical technology. Business

Think and Grow Rich What Do You Want Most? Is It Money, Fame, Power, Contentment, Personality, Peace of Mind, Happiness? The Thirteen Steps to Riches described in this book offer the shortest dependable philosophy of individual achievement ever presented for the benefit of the man or woman who is searching for a definite goal in life. "This is not a novel. It is a textbook on individual achievement that came directly from the experiences of hundreds of America's most successful men... Business

Scientific Advertising The time has come when advertising has in some hands reached the status of a science. It is based on fixed principles and is reasonably exact. The causes and effects have been analyzed until they are well understood. The correct methods of procedure have been proved and established. We know what is most effective, and we act on basic law. Advertising, once a gamble, has thus become, under able direction, one of the safest business ventures. Certainly no other enterprise with... Business

The Art of War Inspiring countless business, political and military leaders (Napoleon, Mao Zedong and General MacArthur among them), The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu from the 6th century BC. Its 13 chapters are each dedicated to an aspect of warfare. Praised as a definitive work on the art of strategy and tactic, The Art of War now finds its greatest application in the world of business and management. Business

Thinking and Deciding An impressively broad, expanded edition of an established, highly recommended textbook on judgement and decision making. Business

Contours of the World Economy 1-2030 AD Written by a pioneer in the quantitative and macroeconomic analysis of economic history, this book combines qualitative histories with quantitative data. It also seeks a new understanding of the forces of economic growth and development by taking the ultimate long view - the whole of the last millennium - and looking to the future. Business

Economics Economics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life, and offer solutions to them too. Combining a global approach with examples from everyday life, Partha Dasgupta reveals the connections between economics, politics, and development, and shows how these interactions create the world we live in today. Business

Fixing Failed States Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart have taken an active part in the effort to save failed states for many years, serving as World Bank officials, as advisers to the UN, and as high-level participants in Afghanistan. In Fixing Failed States, they described the issue--vividly and convincingly--offering an on-the-ground picture of why past efforts have not worked and advancing a groundbreaking new solution to this most pressing of global crises. For the paperback edition, a new preface addresses continuing governance problems in weak states like Afghanistan and the global financial recession. Business

Termites in the Trading System Preferential Trade Agreements, many taking the form of Free Trade Agreements, now number over 300 and are rapidly increasing. In this new book, leading economist Jagdish Bhagwati reveals how these agreements have recreated the unhappy situation of the protectionist 1930s, when world trade was undermined by discriminatory practices (today, ironically, as a result of a misdirected pursuit of free trade). The world trading system is definitely at risk again, the author argues, and the danger is palpable. Indeed, PTAs have created a chaotic system of preferences that has destroyed the principle of non-discrimination in trade. Business

The Bottom Billion In the award-winning The Bottom Billion, Paul Collier reveals that fifty failed states--home to the poorest one billion people on Earth--pose the central challenge of the developing world. The book shines much-needed light on this group of small nations that are dropping further and further behind the majority of the world's people. What the bottom billion need, Collier argues, is a bold new plan supported by the Group of Eight industrialized nations. The G8 will have to adopt preferential trade policies, new laws against corruption, new international charters, and even conduct carefully calibrated military interventions. Business

The Fast Path to Corporate Growth Internally generated growth accomplished thorugh product line renewal and new service development is essential to the long-term vitality of business across industries. The Fast Path to Corporate Growth takes on the challenge large corporations face in developing new product lines that address new market applications and provide new streams of revenue. Illustrating the author's framework for generating enterprise growth with in-depth examples of companies--including IBM, Honda, and Mars--the book shows how to leverage core technologies to new markets and to new uses. Many of these examples contain templates that readers can use in their own projects. This comprehensive guide to growth will appeal to R&D practitioners, new business development strategists, product managers, and to students in engineering management, innovation management, and corporate strategy. Business

Econometric Methods with Applications in Business and Economics This rigorous textbook provides students with a working understanding and hands-on experience of current econometrics. It covers basic econometric methods and addresses the creative process of model building. Using real-world examples and exercises, it focuses on regression and covers choice data and time series data. Perfect for advanced undergraduate students, new graduate students, and applied researchers. Business

Theories of Communication Networks Theories of Communication Networks presents solutions to all five problems. The authors develop a multi-theoretical model that relates different social science theories with different network properties. This model is multilevel, providing a network decomposition that applies the various social theories to all network levels: individuals, dyads, triples, groups, and the entire network. The book then establishes a model from the perspective of complex adaptive systems and demonstrates how to use Blanche, an agent-based network computer simulation environment, to generate and test network theories and hypotheses. It presents recent developments in network statistical analysis, the p* family, which provides a basis for valid multilevel statistical inferences regarding networks. Finally, it shows how to relate communication networks to other networks, thus providing the basis in conjunction with computer simulations to study the emergence of dynamic organizational networks. Business

The Law and Business of International Project Finance This 2007 third edition examines the risks of project finance deals as a step-by-step handbook and reference for professionals. Business

Online Community Handbook Successful online communities don’t just happen by themselves. They’re the result of a carefully executed strategy, solid design, and patient nurturing. Though they may seem like a lot of work, the benefits an online community can bring to your brand make the efforts worthwhile. This book will provide you with the essential tools to build online communities. You’ll learn how to: • identify the business objectives for your online community • develop a community strategy to recruit and retain members • create brand loyalty, bring in new business, and offer value to customers that your competitors cannot imitate • take advantage of free advertising opportunities • use communities to gain market insights and establish a direct line to your customer base In addition, you’ll discover the risks and costs of an online community project, how it can end up saving your company money, and even how it can become an important new revenue source of its own. You’ll also be inspired by exclusive interviews, where the people who manage thriving online communities share the lessons they’ve learned and the secrets of their success. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Innovation This handbook looks to provide academics and students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the phenomenon of innovation. The editors have carefully selected and designed twenty-one contributions from leading academic experts within their particular field, each focusing on a specific aspect of innovation. These have been organized into four main sections, the first of which looks at the creation of innovation , with particular focus on firms andnetworks. Section Two provides an account of the wider systematic setting influencing innovation and the role of institutions and organizations in this context. Section Three explores some of the diversity in the working of innovation over time and across different sectors of the economy, and Section Fourfocuses on the consequences of innovation with respect to economic growth, international competitiveness, and employment. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Organizational Decision Making This Handbook comprehensively surveys theory and research on organizational decision-making, broadly conceived. Emphasizing psychological perspectives, while encompassing the insights of economics, political science, and sociology, it provides coverage at the individual, group, organizational, and inter-organizational levels of analysis. Business

Re-Creating the Corporation Over the last three decades the average life expectancy of a corporation in North America has dipped well below 20 years. In fact, by 1983 a full third of the 1970 Fortune 500 companies had been acquired, merged, or broken apart. In this landmark book, one of the business world's foremost pioneers, Russell L. Ackoff, delivers this indispensable guide for those hoping to beat these odds--and to better navigate the corporate challenges of the next millennium.While most business and management schools continue to teach the functions of a corporation separately--production, marketing, finance, personnel--the reality is that for a corporation to endure each division must work with the others to create an effective system. Re-Creating the Corporation is Ackoff's masterful blueprint for understanding and creating these model corporate systems. In four comprehensive sections--Background, Process, Designs, and Change--Ackoff lays out in clear concise prose the five organizational goals of successful corporate systems: plan effectively, learn and adapt rapidly, democratize, introduce internal market economies, and employ a flexible structure that will minimize the need for future restructuring. And through a deft mix of practical and theoretical examples drawn from a wide range of applications in a wide range of firms, this book ultimately guides executives to the system best suited to meet their organizational goals.Re-Creating the Corporation, which is the culmination of a lifetime of innovative and insightful business thought from one of the business world's premier thinkers, is essential reading for those attempting to navigate the rapidly changing economic environment of the next millennium. Business

Flawed Advice and the Management Trap In this pioneering work, Argyris, one of the world's leading organizational thinkers, reviews a wide array of business advice from the best and brightest thinkers and consultants and concludes that as appealing as their ideas may be, most of them are simply not workable. They are too full of abstract claims, logical gaps, and inconsistencies, to be useful. And ironically, even when their recommendations are implemented correctly, the result is often failure. Business

Trading and Exchanges This book is about trading, the people who trade securities and contracts, the marketplaces where they trade, and the rules that govern it. Readers will learn about investors, brokers, dealers, arbitrageurs, retail traders, day traders, rogue traders, and gamblers; exchanges, boards of trade, dealer networks, ECNs (electronic communications networks), crossing markets, and pink sheets. Also covered are single price auctions, open outcry auctions, and brokered markets limit orders, market orders, and stop orders. The book also covers insider trading, scalping, and bluffing, and investing, speculating, and gambling. Business

The New Testament as Literature Looking at the New Testament through the lens of literary study, Kyle Keefer offers an engrossing exploration of this revered religious text as a work of literature, but also keeps in focus its theological ramifications. Unique among books that examine the Bible as literature, this brilliantly compact introduction offers an intriguing double-edged look at this universal text--a religiously informed literary analysis. The book first explores the major sections of the New Testament--the gospels, Paul's letters, and Revelation--as individual literary documents. Keefer shows how, in such familiar stories as the parable of the Good Samaritan, a literary analysis can uncover an unexpected complexity to what seems a simple, straightforward tale. Business

The New Introduction to Geographical Economics This revised and updated introduction to geographical economics explains the who, why and where of the location of economic activity. Business

Volatile Markets Made Easy   Markets are more volatile than ever. That terrifies many investors, but it shouldn’t terrify you. Smart investors know how to feast on volatility. That’s because they’ve learned proven trading strategies designed specifically to profit from rapid market shifts. In Volatile Markets Made Easy: Trading Stocks and Options for Increased Profits, investing expert Guy Cohen teaches you how to earn big returns by systematically cherry picking the best trades while minimizing risk, and execute a simple trading plan that leverages your profits in volatile markets.   "Volatile Markets Made Easy is not just a book; it is a full course of instruction. This is an incredible piece of work." —Ned W. Bennett, CEO/Cofounder, optionsXpress, Inc.   "I highly recommend Guy Cohen’s Volatile Markets Made Easy, which introduces to the world his simple approach utilizing flag chart patterns to capitalize on trending stocks. Guy’s combination of clear explanations and lavishly detailed follow-throughs of trade examples cogently demonstrates how to deploy several simple, option-based strategies to make consistent money with one of the most reliable stock chart patterns—while strictly limiting risk with sound money management techniques. Add this one to your shelf." —John Brasher, CallWriter.com   Business

Fiscal Federalism This book comprehensively examines the principles and practices of fiscal federalism based on the accepted theoretical framework and best practices. Business

Living in the Eighties In this volume in the Viewpoints on American Culture series, senior and junior scholars, as well as one former Reagan official and a leading record executive, assess the cultural, social, economic, and political significance of the 1980s. Business

The Theory of the Growth of the Firm There are not many books that are genuine classics, and only a handful in business and management whose insights and ideas last for over 50 years. This book is one of the very few 'must reads' for anybody seriously interested in the role of management in the firm. A new introduction recounts Penrose's extraordinary life and assesses her key ideas. Business

Expectations, Employment and Prices Expectations, Employment and Prices brings Keynesian economics into the 21st century by providing a new paradigm that explains how high unemployment can persist. The book fills in logical gaps that were missing from Keynes' General Theory of Employment Interest and Money. Business

Social Entrepreneurship In development circles, there is now widespread consensus that social entrepreneurs represent a far better mechanism to respond to needs than we have ever had before--a decentralized and emergent force that remains our best hope for solutions that can keep pace with our problems and create a more peaceful world.David Bornstein's previous book on social entrepreneurship, How to Change the World, was hailed by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times as "a bible in the field" and published in more than twenty countries. Now, Bornstein shifts the focus from the profiles of successful social innovators in that book--and teams with Susan Davis, a founding board member of the Grameen Foundation--to offer the first general overview of social entrepreneurship. In a Q & A format allowing readers to go directly to the information they need, the authors map out social entrepreneurship in its broadest terms as well as in its particulars.Bornstein and Davis explain what social entrepreneurs are, how their organizations function, and what challenges they face. The book will give readers an understanding of what differentiates social entrepreneurship from standard business ventures and how it differs from traditional grant-based non-profit work. Unlike the typical top-down, model-based approach to solving problems employed by the World Bank and other large institutions, social entrepreneurs work through a process of iterative learning -- learning by doing--working with communities to find unique, local solutions to unique, local problems. Most importantly, the book shows readers exactly how they can get involved.Anyone inspired by Barack Obama's call to service and who wants to learn more about the essential features and enormous promise of this new method of social change, Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know® is the ideal first place to look.What Everyone Needs to Know® is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press. Business

An Economic History of Europe This concise introduction is the only textbook students will need to understand Europe's unique economic development and its global context. Business

The Plundered Planet Paul Collier tackles some of the central challenges of our time: natural resources exhaustion, climate change adaption, and food shortages. Business

The Fat Tail This groundbreaking book is the first to both identify the wide range of political risks that global firms face and show investors how to effectively manage them. Written by two of the world's leading figures in political risk management, it reveals that while the world remains exceedingly risky for businesses, it is by no means incomprehensible. The authors provide a wealth of unique methods, tools, and concepts to help corporations, money managers, and policy makers understand political risk, showing when and how political risk analysis works--and when it does not. Business

Aviation in Australia The idea of flying like the birds was a fantasy until the 15th century. By the end of the first decade of the twentieth century men and machines were taking to the air successfully in Europe, America and Australia. War had an enormous impact on aircraft development. The need to go faster and travel longer distances saw records set and broken. Attention to safety and passenger comfort allowed air travel to become viable and put Australia in the forefront of the airline industry in the world. Business

Why Some Things Should Not Be for Sale The noted philosopher Debra Satz takes a skeptical view of markets, pointing out that free markets are not always a force for good. She asks: What considerations ought to guide the debates about such markets? What is it about the nature of particular exchanges that concerns us to the point that some types of markets are problematic? How should our social policies respond to these more noxious markets? Satz's original and long-anticipated expression of her views on this important topic will be of interest to philosophers, political scientists, economists, and scholars in law and public policy. Business

Reengineering Health Care In their legendary book, Reengineering the Corporation , Jim Champy and Michael Hammer introduced businesspeople to the enormous power of a revolutionary methodology called reengineering. Using reengineering, businesses around the world have systematically retooled their processes--achieving dramatic cost savings, greater customer satisfaction, and more value. Now, Jim Champy and Dr. Harry Greenspun show how to apply the proven reengineering methodology in health care: throughout physician practices, hospitals, and even entire health systems. You’ll meet innovative and visionary leaders who’ve been successfully reengineering organizations across the entire delivery spectrum and learn powerful lessons for improving quality, reducing costs, and expanding access. This book doesn’t just demonstrate the immense potential of health care reengineering to revolutionize health care delivery: it offers a clear roadmap for realizing that potential in your own organization. Deliver Better Care to More People, at Lower Cost How reengineering can lead to more efficient, safer delivery--and sharply reduced costs How to focus on prevention and wellness, as well as chronic disease and hospital care How to earn the trust, contributions, and passion of skeptical physicians and health care professionals How to harness technology to create more seamless, accessible, valued, and sustainable health care systems--and avoid technology’s pitfalls How Zeev Neuwirth transformed the Lenox Hill Hospital ER and the 700-doctor Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates practice How Tom Knight is revolutionizing patient safety at Methodist Hospital System, one of America’s largest private, nonprofit medical complexes How to start today in your own organization! Business

Paths to Development in Asia Focuses on state structure and formation, arguing that a cohesive state structure is as important as effective industrial policy in developmental success. Business

Managing a Small Business in Australia A complete update and expansion on the classic How to Organise and Operate a Small Business in Australia - essential reading for anyone who wants to build their future in small business. Business

How to Change the World David Bornstein's How to Change the World is the first book to study a remarkable and growing group of individuals around the world--what Bornstein calls social entrepreneurs. These men and women are bringing innovative, and successful, grass-roots approaches to a wide variety of social and economic problems, from rural poverty in India to industrial pollution in the United States. Bornstein provides vivid profiles of many such individuals, looking at the personalities, strategies, and techniques they have in common. The book is an In Search of Excellence for social initiatives, intertwining personal stories, anecdotes, and analysis. Business

The Silk Road in World History The Silk Road was the contemporary name for a complex of ancient trade routes linking East Asia with Central Asia, South Asia, and the Mediterranean world. Using demand and supply as the framework for analyzing the formation and development of the Silk Road, this book will examine the dynamics of the interactions of the nomadic pastoralists with sedentary agriculturalists, and the spread of new ideas, religions, and values into the world of commerce thus illustrating the cultural forces underlying material transactions. This effort at tracing the interconnections of the diverse participants in the transcontinental Silk Road exchange will demonstrate that the world had been linked through economic and ideological forces long before the modern era. Business

Investigating White-collar Crime Investigating White-Collar Crime explains two basic questions every investigator must answer when beginning a financial investigation: “What am I trying to prove?” and “How am I going to prove it?” This book examines the criminal elements unique to embezzlement and fraud that often confound investigators, whose lack of expertise in accounting and auditing makes it difficult for them to prove the offenses. Chapters are included on criminological theory and the law related to white-collar crime, embezzlement, fraud, identity theft, accounting and auditing theory for investigators, financial interviewing and interrogation techniques, subpoenas and search warrants, evidence and documentation, proving illicit transactions, and case preparation and report writing. The author examines these issues from the practical view of a white-collar crimes investigator who helps police investigators gain a better understanding in detecting, investigating and preventing white-collar crime. Information is also contained on recent highly-publicized cases and explains how the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 can benefit investigators who work such cases. With interest in the newest white-collar crime on the rise, the author has included a new chapter dedicated to identity theft. Additionally, the book contains new ratio analysis tools and explains how to use Benford’s Law to discover fraudulent receipts. Business

Estimating Groundwater Recharge This book provides a critical evaluation of the theory and assumptions that underlie methods for estimating rates of groundwater recharge. Business

The Writing Book A completely practical workbook that offers down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for writers or aspiring writers to get you started and to keep you going. Business

A Call for Judgment A Call for Judgment explains in a clear way how bad theories and mis-regulation have caused a dangerous divergence between the real economy and modern finance. It is essential reading for anyone interested bringing the economy back to a point at which decisions can be made that foster organic economic growth without the potentially disastrous risks currently accepted by modern finance. Business

Exorbitant Privilege In the wake of the worldwide financial crisis, attention has turned to America's position in the global economic order. Will the U.S. continue to occupy the commanding heights? Or will rising powers like China and European Union gradually achieve parity or even surpass the U.S.? If there is one indicative measure of America's shifting status in the global econwmy, it is the dollar. The dollar, the world's international reserve currency for over eighty years, has been a pillar of American economic hegemony. As a critic of U.S. policies once put it, it bestows upon the dollar "exorbitant privilege" in international finance and reinforces U.S. economic power. In Exorbitant Privilege, eminent economist Barry Eichengreen explains how the dollar rose to the top of the monetary order before turning to the current situation. The current crisis has placed serious strains on the dollar, and many fear that Americans are in for a prolonged period of belt tightening because of increasing interest rates and the rise of competing currencies like the Euro and the Chinese renminbi. Eichengreen suggests that while we are most likely entering an era with more than one reserve currency, it does not constitute a crisis. While the US will lose some of its power, a multiple-reserve currency system has worked before--in the era prior to World War I. Given the pervasive predictions of US decline, this will be a counterintuitive--and welcome--rejoinder to the emerging conventional wisdom about American decline. Business

STTS Break the deadlock, discover the winning formula that will bring you negotiation success! Business

The Shapley Value This volume makes accessible the large body of work that has grown out of Shapley's seminal 1953 paper. Business

Central and Eastern Europe, 1944–1993 An ambitious, comparative analysis of 'Eastern Bloc' economies during a period of revolutionary change. Business

The Economics of World War II A new quantitative view of the wartime economic experiences of six great powers. Business

Quantitative Seismic Interpretation A graduate-level guide to the application of rock physics in quantitative seismic interpretation. Business

The Economic Psychology of Tax Behaviour This 2007 book assembles the findings of economic-psychological research on tax compliance with a focus on tax evasion. Business

Reservoir Geomechanics A practical reference for geoscientists and engineers in the petroleum and geothermal industries. Business

Corporate Finance This book will teach students difficult theory and show them how to solve challenging problems in an effective way, using as few words as possible. It will include demonstrative examples with complete solutions. Business

Introductory Financial Accounting Introductory Financial Accounting is a short revision text presenting the essentials that students have to learn to pass their first financial accounting module. The topics have been chosen by assessing how likely they are to appear in the exam. Business

Competing by Design As companies are coming to realize they can't compete successfully in the 21st century with organizations based on 19th century ideas, Competing by Design shows clearly and persuasively why--and, most importantly how--to harness the power of organizational architecture to unleash the competitive strengths embedded in each organization. Business

Beyond Talent This newly expanded edition of Beyond Talent offers performers user-friendly real-life tips, advice, examples, and perspectives on how to advance a career in music. Author Angela Myles Beeching covers the full spectrum of career issues musicians face, from demystifying artist management to explaining how to find and create performance opportunities. This practical and comprehensive guide offers the tools to manage your own performances, gain media attention, and build a fan base. It also covers grant writing and fundraising, freelancing and how to manage your money, time, and stress. Business

The Allure of Toxic Leaders Toxic leaders, both political, like Slobodan Milosevic, and corporate, like Enron's Ken Lay, have always been with us, and many books have been written to explain what makes them tick. Here leadership scholar Jean Lipman-Blumen explains what makes the followers tick, exploring why people will tolerate--and remain loyal to--leaders who are destructive to their organizations, their employees, or their nations.Why do we knowingly follow, seldom unseat, frequently prefer, and sometimes even create toxic leaders? Lipman-Blumen argues that these leaders appeal to our deepest needs, playing on our anxieties and fears, on our yearnings for security, high self-esteem, and significance, and on our desire for noble enterprises and immortality. She also explores how followers inadvertently keep themselves in line by a set of insidious control myths that they internalize. For example, the belief that the leader must necessarily be in a position to "know more" than the followers often stills their objections. In addition, outside forces--such as economic depressions, political upheavals, or a crisis in a company--can increase our anxiety and our longing for charismatic leaders. Lipman-Blumen shows how followers can learn critical lessons for the future and survive in the meantime. She discusses how to confront, reform, undermine, blow the whistle on, or oust a toxic leader. And she suggests how we can diminish our need for strong leaders, identify "reluctant leaders" among competent followers, and even nurture the leader within ourselves.Toxic leaders charm, manipulate, mistreat, weaken, and ultimately devastate their followers. The Allure of Toxic Leaders tells us how to recognize these leaders before it's too late. Business

Microsoft Excel for Stock and Option Traders Trade more profitably by exploiting Microsoft Excel’s powerful statistical and data mining tools:   ·    Uncover subtle anomalies and distortions that signal profit opportunities ·    Create powerful new custom indicators, alerts, and trading models ·    Visualize and analyze huge amounts of trading data with just a few clicks ·    Powerful techniques for every active investor who can use Excel   Now that high-speed traders dominate the market, yesterday’s slower-paced analysis strategies are virtually worthless. To outperform, individual traders must discover fleeting market trends and inefficiencies and act on them before they disappear. Five years ago, this required multimillion-dollar data mining and analytical infrastructures. Today, traders can use Excel with the help of world-class trader Jeff Augen’s Microsoft Excel for Stock and Option Traders: Build your Own Analytical Tools for Higher Returns.   Augen shows how to use Excel 2007 or 2010 to uncover hidden correlations and reliable trade triggers based on subtle anomalies and price distortions, create and test new hypotheses others haven’t considered, and visualize data to reveal insights others can’t see!   "Jeff Augen turns things inside out in his remarkable and challenging book Microsoft Excel for Stock and Option Traders."  - John A. Sarkett, SFO Magazine, October 2011 Business

In Defense of Globalization In the passionate debate that currently rages over globalization, critics have been heard blaming it for a host of ills afflicting poorer nations, everything from child labor to environmental degradation and cultural homogenization. Now Jagdish Bhagwati, the internationally renowned economist, takes on the critics, revealing that globalization, when properly governed, is in fact the most powerful force for social good in the world today. This edition features a new afterword by the author, in which he counters recent writings by prominent journalist Thomas Friedman and the Nobel Laureate economist Paul Samuelson and argues that current anxieties about the economic implications of globalization are just as unfounded as were the concerns about its social effects. Business

Nuclear Energy Originally perceived as a cheap and plentiful source of power, the commercial use of nuclear energy has been controversial for decades. Worries about the dangers that nuclear plants and their radioactive waste posed to nearby communities grew over time, and plant construction in the United States virtually died after the early 1980s. The 1986 disaster at Chernobyl only reinforced nuclear power's negative image. Yet in the decade prior to the Japanese nuclear crisis of 2011, sentiment about nuclear power underwent a marked change. The alarming acceleration of global warming due to the burning of fossil fuels and concern about dependence on foreign fuel has led policymakers, climate scientists, and energy experts to look once again at nuclear power as a source of energy.In this accessible overview, Charles D. Ferguson provides an authoritative account of the key facts about nuclear energy. What is the origin of nuclear energy? What countries use commercial nuclear power, and how much electricity do they obtain from it? How can future nuclear power plants be made safer? What can countries do to protect their nuclear facilities from military attacks? How hazardous is radioactive waste? Is nuclear energy a renewable energy source? Featuring a discussion of the recent nuclear crisis in Japan and its ramifications, Ferguson addresses these questions and more in a book that is essential for anyone looking to learn more about this important issue. Business

Human Error This 1991 book is a major theoretical integration of several previously isolated literatures looking at human error in major accidents. Business

The Lever of Riches Beginning with a fascinating, concise history of technological progress, Mokyr traces major inventions and innovations that have transformed society since ancient Greece and Rome. What were the causes of technological creativity? Mokyr distinguishes between the relationship of inventors and their physical environment--which determined their willingness to challenge nature--and the social environment, which determined the openness to new ideas. He details a long list of such factors, showing how they interact to help or hinder a nation's creativity, and then illustrates them by a number of detailed studies taken from the history of Europe and China. Business

The Plain English Approach to Business Writing Entertaining and down-to-earth, The Plain English Approach to Business Writing shows busy professionals of all backgrounds--corporate, government, financial, legal--how to write clearly and effectively. It can be read in an hour, and used for the rest of one's life. Business

Get That Government Job For anyone facing the whole process of applying for an Australian government or corporate private sector job, here's an easy way to understand the requirements of the position and write your own powerful application using proven marketing strategies that `sell' your skills to the employer. Answering the selection criteria is easy when you know how. This book takes you through the application process step by step and provides dozens of examples from a wide range of occupations & industries. The book will help the reader: gain insight into how employers think; translate selection criteria mumbo-jumbo; sell themselves and their skills; write resumes and letters that get results; handle tricky criteria in OH&S and EEO; stand out in interviews. Business

BSS Lying, cheating, manipulating, conniving, backstabbing, and schmoozing. And don’t forget falsifying, scheming, and even sleeping with someone. All of these go on in the workplace. And we all know someone who is engaged in using devious tactics to further their own career. Business

BSS Time is a resource like any other. Using your time effectively can transform your personal productivity and determine your level of success. Moreover, it can change your level of job satisfaction and confidence. Business

Risk Risk is everywhere - from genetically modified crops, dams, and stem-cell therapy to heartbreak, online predators, inflation, and robbery. This Very Short Introduction examines what science has learned about how people deal with risks, what we can learn through decision theory, and how we can evaluate risk in our own lives. Business

Any Colour - So Long As It's Black Henry Ford's design of the Model T between 1906 and 1908 was an extraordinary achievement. At that time, the automobile industry was still in an experimental phase, yet Mr Ford's groundbreaking design lasted without major change for nearly two decades. More than 15 million Model Ts were built: performance and price gave the car an edge. 'Any Color – So Long As It's Black' simply describes what is so remarkable about the Model T and why it is a landmark in engineering history. Business

MBA Admissions Strategy This accessible, well-written book is a must-have for the aspiring MBA applicant. The 2nd edition of MBA Admissions Strategy is an essential guide to the four aspects of a successful, competitive business school application. Business

An Atlas and Index of the Tithe Files of Mid-Nineteenth-Century England and Wales This 1986 book reconstructs elements of mid-nineteenth-century rural landscapes and farming systems by analyzing the tithe surveys of the early Victorian Age. Business

Business Literacy Survival Guide for HR Professionals Arguing that business literacy is relevant to the HR professional, this reference addresses concerns that individuals in HR positions are being overlooked in terms of corporate decision making and explains corporate accounting and finance through the lens of well-accepted HR competencies. Including data on financial ratios, budgeting, and fraud, this straightforward guide contains critical information for all business leaders, but especially HR generalists and managers who are not regularly exposed to such material. Business

100 Great Business Ideas (New Ed) Ideas to inspire anyone to start their own business or improve their current one. Business

100 Great Copywriting Ideas Ideas to inspire anyone to write and develop better and more effective copy. Business

100 Great Sales Ideas (New Ed) Ideas to inspire anyone to improve their sales technique, approach and figures. Business

100 Great Time Management Ideas Ideas to inspire anyone to manage their time more effectively. Business

STTS Maximise Your Memory Power unique memory techniques, all clearly explained Business

The Copywriting Sourcebook It’s OK knowing the theory, but when it’s 9am and you have just been given until lunchtime to write some copy for a new sales email, landing page, press ad or brochure, what you really need is a shortcut. Business

BSS Manage Your Boss Unless you are CEO then you, along with everyone else in an organization, will have a boss. But as we all know, bosses can be from hell! Assuming things are not that bad, realistically your job is not to do as you are told and keep your head down. It is t Business

Debunking Economics (Digital Edition - Revised, Expanded and Integrated) Debunking Economics exposes what many non-economists may have suspected and a minority of economists have long known: that economic theory is not only unpalatable, but also plain wrong. When the original Debunking was published back in 2001, the market economy seemed invincible, and conventional 'neoclassical' economic theory basked in the limelight. Steve Keen argued that economists deserved none of the credit for the economy's performance, and that 'the false confidence it has engendered in the stability of the market economy has encouraged policy-makers to dismantle some of the institutions which initially evolved to try to keep its instability within limits'. That instability exploded with the devastating financial crisis of 2007, and now haunts the global economy with the prospect of another Depression.In this radically updated and greatly expanded new edition - this version of which includes fully integrated graphs and diagrams - Keen builds on his scathing critique of conventional economic theory whilst explaining what mainstream economists cannot: why the crisis occurred, why it is proving to be intractable, and what needs to be done to end it.Essential for anyone who has ever doubted the advice or reasoning of economists, Debunking Economics provides a signpost to a better future. Business

The World's Business Cultures With the aid of the specially developed 5 C’s model, expert authors demonstrate how to get your communications right internationally and ensure that meetings, both face-to-face and virtual, go according to plan. Barry Tomalin and Mike Nicks offer strategies and tactics for getting people from different countries on your side, detailing the knowledge you need to make the right impression and to avoid causing offence. The authors provide a framework for understanding any culture in the world, but include specific chapters on the predicted top 16 economies in the world in 2050 (as predicted by Morgan Grenfell bank). Business

Capital Combining vivid historical detail with economic analysis to produce a bitter denunciation of mid-Victorian capitalist society, Capital is the most influential work in social science in the twentieth century. This is the only abridged edition to take account of the whole work. It offers virtually all of Volume 1, excerpts fom a new translation of `The Result of the Immediate Process of Production', and a selection of key chapters from Volume 3. Business

Natural Justice This book lays out foundations for a "science of morals." A leading authority on game theory, Binmore uses its precision as a systematic tool for investigating ethical matters. He reinterprets classical social contract ideas within a game-theory framework and, by treating people as rational individuals who can empathize and make decisions, generates new insights into the fundamental questions of social philosophy. Business

Economic Analysis of Social Common Capital This 2005 book analyzes how natural resources, social infrastructure, and institutions might be optimally sustained. Business

Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics A complete course in applied macroeconomics at the intermediate level that emphasizes the application of economic theory to real-world data and policy. Business

Wisdom Words of wisdom from Ron Barassi providing motivation and inspiration to forge success and satisfaction in sport and in life. Business

The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Food Consumption and Policy This handbook brings together contributions from the top researchers in the economics of food consumption and policy. Designed as a comprehensive guide to academics and graduate students, it discusses theory and methods, policy, and current topics and applications. Business

Why Capitalism? Why Capitalism? addresses the current debate among politicians, scholars in the political sciences, and general readers on the benefits and the supposed shortcomings of capitalism. Business

Sun Tzu and the Art of Business More than two millennia ago the famous Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote the classic work on military strategy, The Art of War. Now, in a new edition of Sun Tzu and the Art of Business, Mark McNeilly shows how Sun Tzu's strategic principles can be applied to twenty-first century business. Business

The King James Bible This book traces the work of Tyndale and his successors, examining the translators' manuscript work and the KJB's textual and printing history. Business

A Guide to Experimental Algorithmics This guidebook is for those who want to use computational experiments to support their work in algorithm design and analysis. Business

Economic Choices in a Warming World A provocative work that urges governments and policymakers to concentrate on existing policies and tools for combating climate change. Business

Principles of Pricing This book provides an analytic basis for making pricing decisions. Business

From Financial Crisis to Stagnation Offers a novel explanation of the financial crisis and Great Recession that emphasizes the destruction of shared prosperity over the past thirty years. Business

Coaching And Mentoring At Work This unique book focuses on the common ground between coaching and mentoring, offering nine key principles for effective practice. Business

Solutions Manual for Actuarial Mathematics for Life Contingent Risks This must-have manual provides solutions to all exercises in the authors' groundbreaking text. Business

The Political Economy of Public Sector Governance Provides a general, non-technical introduction to core ideas in positive political theory as they apply to public management and policy. Business

An Environmental History of Ancient Greece and Rome Lively and accessible account of the relationship between man and nature in Graeco-Roman antiquity. Business

The Small Business Book Completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to starting, managing, and expanding a small business in New Zealand. Business

Conducting Market Research for International Business This practical guide leads you through all the issues you will face in developing new marketing opportunities in foreign markets. From initiating a project, to sampling and analyzing data, to taking advantage of your knowledge by approaching the market; this book is your guide to understanding and overcoming the most pressing issues that international marketers face. Business

Export Marketing Strategy If you find that the domestic market is saturated, exporting is a very important strategic initiative, and you need this book to understand everything inherent in export marketing. This book describes the steps necessary to achieve success in export marketing. It is a step-by-step guide to the art and science of export marketing, from initial discovery to researching new markets, to the financial aspects, to managing ongoing operations. Business

A Leader's Guide to Knowledge Management This book is your guide to ensuring future generations know what you know and can apply it in their time. This book is your guide to knowledge management for the future leaders of your organization. In other words, it ensures that they will know what you know and be able to apply your experiences to similar encounters in their time. Business

Sustainable Business This book is a brief introduction to sustainability as it applies to business and offers an overview of how sustainability is applied throughout the organization. Chapters are organized by familiar departments or functions of the business and cover the applications and terminology of sustainability throughout each area. Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur, an employee, or a business student, this book will help you understand the big picture of what it means to be a sustainable business. Business

The Small Business Controller This book describes the role of the controller in a nonpublic company (small business), and provides a detailed 'how to' guidance of the various duties and responsibilities the controller of a nonpublic company may be required to assume. It describes the functions many small business controllers usually perform. The audience for this portfolio is new controllers for small business and/or those aspiring to become controllers. Business

Fundamentals of Global Strategy The globalization of the competitive landscape has forced companies to fundamentally rethink their strategies. Whereas once only a few industries such as oil could be labeled truly global, today many-from pharmaceuticals to aircraft to computers-have become global in scale and scope. As a consequence, creating a global competitive advantage has become a key strategic issue for many companies. Crafting a global strategy requires making decisions about which strategy elements can and should be globalized and to what extent. Business

Fundamentals of Writing for Marketing and Public Relations This book contains the basic elements necessary for an individual with little marketing or public relations experience to write promotional materials including the news release, newsletter, brochure, web copy, and blog. Students studying business, marketing, public relations or communication as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs will find this easy-to-use, practical guide vital to their efforts to promote and inform various publics about their organization. Written by two seasoned professionals, A Guide to Writing Marketing and Public Relations Materials provides an overview of marketing writing style as well as step-by-step guides to the most commonly used marketing and PR genres that will make even the most timid writers confident that they have represented their organization's message in a concise, coherent and professional manner. Business

Grow by Focusing on What Matters Growth and competitive advantage are about effective positioning. Building effective positioning is challenging today for firms facing new and stronger competition, volatile and uncertain markets, and shifting customer desires and demands. The 3-Circle Model facilitates speed of understanding and action by focusing attention on the most critical strategy concepts in this uncertain environment. Growth strategy emerges in the model from systematically addressing four key strategy directives in a deep and disciplined way: define, build, and defend the unique value you create for customers; correct, eliminate, or reveal value that is failing customers or of which they're not aware; potentially neutralize the unique value created for customers by competitors; explore and exploit new growth opportunities through deep understanding of customers' unmet needs. Business

Effective Financial Management In a fast changing world, brimming with social and economic uncertainty, financial information plays a vital role in the life of an organization and does so with two sets of eyes. One set looks back to see what has happened. This is the accounting function, which is simply about the recording of events and the production of the financial reports that satisfy the stewardship responsibility of management. The other set looks forward to determine the most appropriate strategic direction for an organization, guiding managerial actions, motivating behaviors, and creating and supporting the cultural values necessary to achieve an organizations strategic objectives. This book is all about the second set of eyes, which are the lenses of STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, that help organizations plot their way through an environment filled with opportunities and dangers. For students, aspiring managers as well as those who already have management responsibilities this book provides an insight, through the eyes of the characters of a start-up company, of some of the ideas and models that help to identify the possible strategies capable of maximizing an organization's value, which is the same as making the owners as wealthy as possible, to determine how to finance the organization in the most proper way, to allocate the collected capital in the most effective way, to monitor the implementation of the chosen strategy to see whether it is meeting the planned objectives, and to reasonably decide on the reinvestment and distribution of profits. Business

Building a Marketing Plan The book aims to provide a comprehensive, holistic and practical framework for readers who are interested or involved in developing a marketing plan so that they can appreciate various marketing concepts and put them together in an easy to read guide. Demanding and savvy customers along with a turbulent marketing environment, require marketers to be highly sensitive to the environmental monitoring systems capable of identifying the latest marketing trends and opportunities and threats at an early stage. In response to these issues, the proposed manuscript covers the themes of planning, implementing and controlling marketing activities, which will provide guidance to marketers and non-marketer alike, in undertaking a marketing plan. The latest research findings in the marketing area are included. This book is written for marketing students and it is the intention of the authors to make this manuscript as basic, straightforward and to the point as possible. Business practitioners will also find this book useful. Business

Store Design and Visual Merchandising In an age of self-service stores, saturated markets and ever more demanding customers, the careful and science-driven design of the point of sale has become a crucial success factor for both retailers and service businesses. In this book, the interested reader will find a variety of hands-on suggestions on how to optimize the design of retail stores and service environments to increase customer satisfaction and sales. While the focus is on the practical applicability of the concepts discussed, the book is nevertheless firmly grounded in consumer and psychological research. In this respect it is uniquely positioned vis'-'-vis books written by artists, architects and interior designers which lack a solid research foundation and academic journals articles, which are often inaccessible to the educated yet non-specialized reader. In writing this book, the author draws on both the recent research literature and his own experience as a marketing consultant and consumer researcher. The intended audiences are marketing managers, small business owners and MBA students. Topics covered in the book include: goals and relevance of store design; design tips derived from environmental psychology; cognitive and affective approaches to store design and visual merchandising; use of ambient factors such as music, colors and scents; creation of emotional experiences and theming. Business

Supply Chain Planning and Analytics Every company must continually wrestle with the problem of deciding the right quantity and mix of products or services that it should produce as well as when and where to produce them. The problem is challenging because the decision must be made with uncertain and conflicting information about future demand, available production capacity, and sources of supply. The decision is in fact a highly complex balancing act, involving tradeoffs along many dimensions - for example, inventory targets vs. customer service levels, older products vs. newer ones, direct customers vs. channel partners - and requiring the compromise of constituents - sales, marketing, operations, procurement, product development, finance, as well as suppliers and customers - with varied objectives. The ability of a company to nimbly navigate this decision process without giving too much influence to any of the parties involved largely determines how well the company can respond to changing market conditions and ultimately whether the company will continue to thrive. This book focuses on the complex challenges of supply chain planning - the set of business processes that companies use for planning to meet future demand. Supply chain planning comprises a variety of planning processes within an organization: demand planning, sales & operations planning, inventory planning, promotion planning, supply planning, production planning, distribution planning, and capacity planning. Of course, not all companies engage in all of these planning activities and they may refer to these activities by other names but they all struggle with the on-going effort of matching demand with supply. Many textbooks address supply chain planning problems and present mathematical tools and methods for solving certain classes of problems. This book is intended to complement these texts by focusing not on the mathematical models but on the problems that arise in practice that either these models do not adequately address or that make applying the models difficult or impossible. The book is not intended to provide pat solutions to these problems, but more to highlight the complexities and subtleties involved and describe ways to overcome practical issues that have worked for some companies. Business

Better Business Decisions Using Cost Modeling : Information is power in supply chain operations, negotiations, continuous improvement programs, and process improvement, and indeed in all aspects of managing an operation. Accurate and timely information can result in better decisions that translate into improvement of bottom line results. The development and effective use of cost modeling as a method to understand the cost of products, services, and processes can help drive improvements in the quality and timeliness of decision making. In the supply chain community an understanding of the actual cost structures of products and services, whether with new or non-partner suppliers, can facilitate fact-based discussions which are more likely to result in agreements that are competitively priced and with fair margins. Further, accurate cost models which are cooperatively developed between supply chain partners can form the basis for joint efforts to reduce non-value-added costs and provide additional focus towards operational improvement. While many organizations feel confident they have an understanding of the cost structure for products and services produced internally, cost modeling often uncovers areas where significant cost improvement can be obtained. Cost of quality is a particular type of internal cost model that analyzes the true costs associated with the production of less than perfect products and services. The development of a cost of quality model can provide insight into how products or services of higher quality can be produced at lower cost. This book provides the business student or professional a concise guide to the creation and effective use of both internal and external cost models. Development of internal cost models is discussed with illustrations showing how they can be deployed to assist in new product development, pricing decisions, make-or-buy decisions and the identification of opportunities for internal process improvement projects. The creation and use of external cost models are discussed providing insight into how their use can drive collaborative improvement efforts among supply chain partners, better prepare for price negotiations, and keep negotiations focused on facts rather than emotions--all while allowing for future discussions with preferred suppliers to focus on more strategic and operational improvement initiatives, and less on pricing. A number of detailed cost model examples are provided to educate on both how cost models are constructed, and to demonstrate how they have been effectively deployed Business

Cross-Cultural Management The book offers an introduction to cross cultural management through an exploration of the major theories that have been developed in the fields of business anthropology and international management. Business

Global Supply Chain Management Thanks to the development of internet- and network-based information and communication systems, virtually every product and service produced today has a supply chain that extends around the globe. For the last twenty-five years, companies such as Wal-Mart, Dell, and Toyota have enjoyed strong competitive advantages in their respective markets as a result of their world-class supply chains. As the supply chain increasingly lengthens, managers at all levels of the organization must understand the unique challenges of working with suppliers and customers located around the world--and the opportunities that can build new competitive advantages. This book will introduce readers at all levels of experience to cutting-edge methods and strategies for global sourcing and global distribution through the discussion of current research and case study vignettes from companies in every corner of the world. Business

Practical Solutions to Global Business Negotiations One of the most significant developments in recent years has been the emergence of global markets, which has triggered opportunities for multinational firms to seek business across national borders. Global markets offer unlimited opportunities. But competition in these markets is intense. To be globally successful, companies must learn to operate and compete in multiple environments which may be different from the home environment. One important prerequisite for success in foreign markets is the ability to negotiate properly. Global business negotiations are affected by the cultural backgrounds of the negotiators, comprising language, cultural conditioning, negotiating style, approaches to problem solving, implicit assumptions, gestures and facial expressions, and the role of ceremony and formality. Therefore, negotiators assigned to deal with their foreign counterparts need a lot of learning and skills. With training and practice such learning and skills can be enhanced. The proposed book offers a practical guide to acquire negotiating skills. The purpose of this book is to provide consistently effective strategies and systematic approaches to negotiations that will dramatically improve international managers as negotiators. The book provides sufficient familiarity with negotiating styles that will help managers identify their unique strength and weaknesses, thus enabling them to interpret and comfortably use the latest advances in the field of negotiation in dealing internationally. Business

Communication Strategies for Today's Managerial Leader Given that communication is the lifeblood of an organization, managerial leaders need to understand how to use communication strategies to build their teams to achieve organizational objectives. Studies repeatedly point to the impact communication skills have on the ability of managerial leaders to succeed or fail. Too often individuals move into managerial leadership roles without awareness of the need to improve their communication skills. These individuals may be subject matter experts whose technical skills allowed them to succeed as individual team members, but when placed in managerial leadership roles, they fail because they lacked the relationship building skills needed to foster teamwork. Therefore, this book provides the communication principles that are so critical for today's managerial leader. It builds a solid foundation while it guides readers in strategies to enhance their written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Most research has stated, and the author has found true in her own managerial leadership roles, a leader spends the majority of his or her day interacting with others. As managerial leaders, individuals face many challenging situations such as determining how to inspire a shared vision about goals and objectives, building trust within their unit, listening with an open mind, giving feedback, and encouraging collaboration, to name a few. The focus switches for the managerial leader from doing things to leading others. Therefore, this book is for anyone who currently serves as a managerial leader or for anyone who desires to manage and lead others. Most managerial communication books focus on the important written and oral communication skills. While the author believes these skills are critically important, she found in her role, as a managerial leader, she devoted the majority of her time to interpersonal communication. Leaders need to build teams and to maintain relationships with all stakeholders. The best way to make that happen is through skills such as listening, asking questions, and giving feedback. Therefore, this book includes an emphasis on interpersonal communication. As Chris M. Martin stated in a recent article, "The ability to communicate effectively may be the number one management quality." Therefore, this book will raise awareness relative to oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills so that individuals can become better managerial leaders. Business

The Principles and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration Explains how and why arbitration works, offering comprehensive coverage of basic requirements. Business

Governance, Regulation and Powers on the Internet An interdisciplinary survey of the issues surrounding the governance of the Internet. Business

Essentials of Game Theory Game theory is the mathematical study of interaction among independent, self-interested agents. The audience for game theory has grown dramatically in recent years, and now spans disciplines as diverse as political science, biology, psychology, economics, linguistics, sociology, and computer science, among others. What has been missing is a relatively short introduction to the field covering the common basis that anyone with a professional interest in game theory is likely to require. Such a text would minimize notation, ruthlessly focus on essentials, and yet not sacrifice rigor. This Synthesis Lecture aims to fill this gap by providing a concise and accessible introduction to the field. It covers the main classes of games, their representations, and the main concepts used to analyze them. Business

Lectures on Financial Mathematics This is a short book on the fundamental concepts of the no-arbitrage theory of pricing financial derivatives. Its scope is limited to the general discrete setting of models for which the set of possible states is finite and so is the set of possible trading times--this includes the popular binomial tree model. This setting has the advantage of being fairly general while not requiring a sophisticated understanding of analysis at the graduate level. Topics include understanding the several variants of "arbitrage", the fundamental theorems of asset pricing in terms of martingale measures, and applications to forwards and futures.The authors' motivation is to present the material in a way that clarifies as much as possible why the often confusing basic facts are true. Therefore the ideas are organized from a mathematical point of view with the emphasis on understanding exactly what is under the hood and how it works. Every effort is made to include complete explanations and proofs, and the reader is encouraged to work through the exercises throughout the book.The intended audience is students and other readers who have an undergraduate background in mathematics, including exposure to linear algebra, some advanced calculus, and basic probability. The book has been used in earlier forms with students in the MS program in Financial Mathematics at Florida State University, and is a suitable text for students at that level. Students who seek a second look at these topics may also find this book useful.Table of Contents: Overture: Single-Period Models / The General Discrete Model / The Fundamental Theorems of Asset Pricing / Forwards and Futures / Incomplete Markets Business

Globalization for Development The book defines the big historical trends, identifies the main globalization processes - trade, finance, aid, migration, and ideas - and examines how each can contribute to economic development. Business

Coaching Skills Coaching Skills: A handbook, Third edition introduces the reader to the core skills needed to become a great coach. Business

The Malay Dilemma In The Malay Dilemma, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad examines and analyses the make-up of the Malays and the problem of racial harmony in Malaysia. First published in 1970, the book seeks to explain the causes for the 13 May 1969 riots in Kuala Lumpur. Business

The Economic History of the Caribbean since the Napoleonic Wars Examines the economic history of the Caribbean, and is the first analysis to span the whole region. Business

Game Theory A guide to the fundamentals of game theory for undergraduates and MBA students. Business

Strategic Financial Planning over the Lifecycle This is a final-year college level textbook on personal finance, jointly written by business school and mathematics professors. Business

Pragmatic Strategy Presents a unique pragmatic framework for shaping and solving strategic problems in a practical, creative and ethical manner. Business

Dynamic Modeling and Applications for Global Economic Analysis This book presents the technical aspects of an economic model used to examine issues of global economic significance. Business

Service Business Development A thorough overview of the strategies available for value creation through service business development. Business

Development Cooperation and Emerging Powers This expert and topical volume explores the development cooperation policies of China, India, Brazil and South Africa and compares them with those of Mexico and Western actors. Business

Fundamentals of Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis The authors cover two general topics: basic engineering economics and risk analysis in this text. Within the topic of engineering economics are discussions on the time value of money and interest relationships. These interest relationships are used to define certain project criteria that are used by engineers and project managers to select the best economic choice among several alternatives. Projects examined will include both income- and service-producing investments. The effects of escalation, inflation, and taxes on the economic analysis of alternatives are discussed. Risk analysis incorporates the concepts of probability and statistics in the evaluation of alternatives. This allows management to determine the probability of success or failure of the project. Two types of sensitivity analyses are presented. The first is referred to as the range approach while the second uses probabilistic concepts to determine a measure of the risk involved. The authors have designed the text to assist individuals to prepare to successfully complete the economics portions of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.Table of Contents: Introduction / Interest and the Time Value of Money / Project Evaluation Methods / Service Producing Investments / Income Producing Investments / Determination of Project Cash Flow / Financial Leverage / Basic Statistics and Probability / Sensitivity Analysis Business

Oxford IB Skills and Practice Written by an experienced IB Economics teacher to solidify all the skills central to IB assessment, this focused study tool comprehensively matches the 2011 syllabus at SL and HL. Targeted skills development exercises and worked examples along with step-by-step support for the new quantitative element ensure exceptional achievement. Business

Handbook on the Knowledge Economy, Volume Two This thoroughly revised second edition of the Handbook on the Knowledge Economy expands the range of issues presented in the first edition and reflects important new progress in research about knowledge economies. Readers with interests in managing knowledge- and innovation-intensive businesses and those who are seeking new insights about how knowledge economies work will find this book an invaluable reference tool. Chapters deal with issues such as open innovation, wellbeing, and digital work that managers and policymakers are increasingly asked to respond to. Contributors to the Handbook are globally recognised experts in their fields providing valuable guidance. This comprehensive and stimulating Handbook will prove an important resource for practitioners and academics in diverse areas of interest, including: knowledge management, innovation management, knowledge policy, social epistemology, and development studies. Business

Sustainable Development, Evaluation and Policy-Making This pathbreaking book contributes to the discourse of evidence-based policy-making. It does so by combining the two issues of policy evaluation and sustainable development linking both to the policy-cycle. It covers contributions: * examining the perception of sustainability problems, which analyse the relationship between sustainability and assessment; * highlighting the role of evaluation and impact assessment studies during policy formulation; * looking at policy implementation by examining sustainability and impact assessment systems in different application areas; * addressing policy reformulation presenting monitoring and quality improvement schemes; * discussing quality of sustainability evaluations studies. Providing theoretic insights, reflections and case studies, this novel study will prove essential to postgraduate students, practitioners, policymakers and researchers in the area of sustainable development, policymaking and evaluation. Business

Sovereign Finance and the Poverty of Nations National debts incurred by illegitimate regimes against the best interests of the citizens is a serious problem of international economics and politics. These sovereign debts, often referred to as odious debts, deplete the public purse and create an ongoing financial liability that serves to constrain investment and economic growth, and conspires to keep millions in poverty. This important and timely book explains the legal principles and politics involved in the issue of odious debts, and sovereign debt arrangements more generally. The author goes beyond abstract arguments and proposes legal rules and international regulation that should be put in place to create the right incentives to stop the transmission of odious debts. Her proposal is for a registration scheme for sovereign debt, and the imposition of positive duties on financiers who provide loans to sovereign borrowers. Sovereign Finance and the Poverty of Nations will appeal to students, academics, debt activists, policymakers, international finance practitioners and anyone with a general interest in sovereign finance affairs. Business

The Islamic Debt Market for Sukuk Securities The relatively new sukuk (or Islamic debt securities) markets have grown to around US $1,600 billion over the past decade, and continue to grow at a rate of around 20-30 per cent per year. Arguably the first of its kind, this path-breaking book provides a highly unique reference tool relating to key issues surrounding sukuk markets, which are found in 12 major financial centres, including Kuala Lumpur, London and Zurich. The internationally renowned contributors present an in-depth study of sukuk securities, beginning with a comprehensive definition and history. They go on to discuss Islamic financial concepts and practices that govern how sukuk securities are issued, how markets are carefully regulated to protect investors, and how securities are designed to safeguard invested money. The prospects and challenges of developing sukuk Islamic debt markets across the world are also illustrated. This comprehensive guide to sukuk markets will prove a fascinating and useful reference tool for academics, students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in Islamic finance, and, more specifically, in the nascent field of sukuk securities. Business

The Oxford Handbook on The World Trade Organization The Oxford Handbook on the World Trade Organization provides an authoritative and cutting-edge account of the World Trade Organization - what it does, how it goes about fulfilling its tasks, its achievements and problems, and how it might contend with some critical challenges. Business

The Undercover Economist, Revised and Updated Edition A newly revised and updated edition of Tim Harford's bestselling guide to the economics of everyday life, explaining everything from traffic jams to high coffee prices. "As Tim Harford demonstrates brilliantly in this enjoyable book, the powerful underlying ideas of economics can, in the hands of the right person, illuminate every aspect of the world we inhabit."--Martin Wolf, The Financial Times Business

Tax Havens and Sovereignty in the Pacific Islands In recent years many countries in Oceania have developed tax havens. Using their sovereignty, Pacific Islands countries have profited by providing offshore havens from metropolitan taxation and regulation. Tax Havens and Sovereignty in the Pacific Islands surveys the timely, important and controversial topic of Pacific Islands tax havens – havens currently holding hundreds of billions of dollars. Business

Risk Modelling in General Insurance A wide range of topics give students a firm foundation in statistical and actuarial concepts and their applications. Business

Epistemic Game Theory The first textbook to explain the principles of epistemic game theory. Business

The Derivative Action in Asia In-depth analysis of the derivative action in Asia – a critical part of Asian corporate law and governance. Business

Financial Markets and Institutions Second edition of a successful textbook that provides an insightful analysis of the world financial system. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Pricing Management A definitive reference to the theory and practice of pricing across industries, environments, and methodologies. It covers all major areas of pricing including, pricing fundamentals, pricing tactics, and pricing management. Business

Public Private Partnerships in Education This insightful book brings together both academics and researchers from a variety of international organizations and aid agencies to explore the complexities of public private partnerships (PPPs) as a resurgent, hybrid mode of educational governance that operates across scales, from the community to the global. The contributors expertly study the different types of partnership arrangements and thoroughly critique the value of PPPs. Some chapters explore how PPPs, as a policy idea, have been constructed in transnational agendas for educational development and circulated globally, whilst other chapters explores the role and implications of PPPs in developing countries, providing arguments for and against an expanding reliance on PPPs in national educational systems. The theoretical framing of the book will draw upon leading theories of international relations to develop a unique perspective on the global governance of education. It will prove insightful for both scholars and policymakers in public policy and education. Business

Furthering Environmental Impact Assessment The environmental impact of development projects is currently studied and mitigated from two distinct perspectives: before and after project implementation, with environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management systems (EMS) being the main instruments on the respective sides. This double perspective creates a discontinuity in the way environmental impacts are analyzed, an issue that has been noted by both academics and practitioners. This book gathers and presents both theoretical and actual examples to link EIA with EMS and explores ways to overcome difficulties and provide innovative solutions. Academic researchers, advanced students, EIA practitioners and EMS practitioners will find the book essential for the theoretical explorations of how the link might occur and practical examples in which to explore and critique these theories. Business

Financial Reporting Standards Accounting is the score keeping system in the “game” of business, and you won’t do well in any “game” if you don’t understand how the score iskept. If you’re a practicing manager, MBA student, or a non-accounting business major, this book will do more than help you stay in the game.Inside, United States financial reporting standards are compared and contrasted with international financial reporting standards, and theauthors detail how management’s choice of accounting methods and their required estimates in reporting transactions and events impactfinancial statements, both immediately and in the future. Unlike typical accounting books, journal entries are not used to illustrate topicalcoverage.This unique book exclusively provides you with a decision-making perspective by using the accounting equation format to directlyillustrate financial statement effects of transactions and events. Most of the topics addressed in this book are typically studied by accountingmajors in the two course “intermediate” accounting sequence, but the text also includes discussion of consolidations—a topic generallycovered in the “advanced” accounting course. Intermediate accounting textbooks alone typically exceed well over 1,500 pages. By exclusivelyapplying a user’s perspective, and limiting topical content to areas relevant for decision making, this book allows non-accountants toacquire the requisite underlying knowledge in a concise, easy to understand text. Business

The Superstar Roadmap The Superstar Roadmap isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about changing what you do! Hidden within each of us is a superstar waiting to come alive. Often we never find this superstar. We give up too easily because the world leads us to believe that superstars have special talents we lack. Dr. White’s research into how over 60 ordinary people, like Steve Jobs, Jack Welsh, Warren Buffet, Lady Gaga, and many others, became superstars shows that we all have the potential to become superstars in what we love to do. We just need to know the way. The Superstar Roadmap shows you the way by providing you with a nine-step road map that will wake up the superstar in you. Praise for The Superstar Roadmap “Dr. White has written a simple, wise, entertaining, well-researched and profoundly practical book on how to develop the inner strengths that make people successful.” David P. Snyder, author of How to Hire a Champion“The roadmap in this book is paved with practical doable steps that anyone can achieve.” Elizabeth B. Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Pennsylvania “This is one of those books that you can’t put down. It makes you realize that anyone can be successful. Whether you are looking for personal or financial superdom, read this book. You will be inspired.” Tracy Nelson, CEO, Tracy Nelson Designs. “This book has entirely redefined my path to the future. It has clarified to me what I really want to do and how to get to it.” Hitesh Aurora, Director of Quality, Courion Corporation. Business

Management Culture Imagine going to work every day to do only and exactly what you love!! All the work gets done because of the abundant diversity of your team. Different skills, interests and talents are woven together into a whole that is much greater than the sum of the parts! For too many people, doing work they love is only a dream. Frustration, craziness, drama, apathy and dealing with controlling bosses all contribute to toxic and disengaging work environments, making them dread Mondays and live for the weekends. In Management Culture: Innovative & Bold Strategies to Engage Employees, author Denise Moreland analyzes what is wrong at work by focusing on management culture—the common beliefs, language, expectations and pressures placed on managers to behave toward employees in ways that are destructive, counter-productive and disengaging. Ms. Moreland offers a new vision of engagement based on employee strengths and passions. She offers practical advice on how to create a healthy work culture where employees look forward to going to work. Imagine a workplace where leaders lead with integrity, honesty, and transparency, setting directions that make sense and making decisions that are broadly supported. Imagine employees trusting management and management trusting employees. Imagine everyone doing only and exactly what each loves, and all the work gets done! Imagine it and make it true! Business

Body Therapy and Facial Work Mo Rosser's unique, bestselling text has been fully updated to reflect the latest standards in Beauty Therapy, with new photographs and a wealth of learning features to reinforce study and place the theory in the context of the salon. In order to provide the most effective treatments for their clients, students and practitioners of beauty therapy need to fully comprehend the science that underpins each treatment. This book enables you to understand the scientific aspects of both body and facial therapy, explaining the theory in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. Therapies covered include: mechanical massage, vacuum suction, galvanic treatment, electro-muscle stimulation, micro-current treatments, micro-dermabrasion, infra-red and ultraviolet, and heat therapy treatments. Business

International Economic Law This fully updated new edition explores the legal foundations of the international economy. Covering all aspects of international economic law including the GATT/WTO, the International Monetary System, transnational investment, arbitration and economic sanctions, it will be of interest to international economic lawyers and non-specialists alike. Business

European and International Media Law European and International Media Law considers the rapidly changing relationship between the media and the liberal democratic state. It explores key contemporary media issues and captures the extraordinary impact of the liberal media model on European and international law as well as exploring its profound weaknesses. Business

Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare This book provides the reader with a comprehensive set of instructions and examples of how to perform an economic evaluation of a health intervention, focusing solely on cost-effectiveness analysis in healthcare. Business

Applied Methods of Cost-Benefit Analysis in Health Care This book provides a comprehensive set of instructions and examples of how to perform a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of a health intervention, with a particular focus on the use of stated preference survey methods to identify consumer preference data and the use of recent developments in cost-effectiveness analysis within a CBA framework. Business

Econometric Modelling with Time Series This book provides a general framework for specifying, estimating and testing time series econometric models. Business

Numerical Methods in Finance with C++ This book provides aspiring quant developers with the numerical techniques and programming skills needed in quantitative finance. No programming background required. Business

Global Energy Assessment Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government. Business

Managing Change A case-rich textbook that gives students and managers the tools they need to deal with the messy reality of change. Business

The New Economics of Inequality and Redistribution A novel and optimistic account of the possibility of a more just economy. Business

The Business of Healthcare Innovation Second edition of a wide-ranging analysis of business trends in the manufacturing segment of the healthcare industry. Business

Russia and the West from Alexander to Putin Covering two centuries of Russian history, this book shows how a sense of honor has affected Russia's foreign policy decision-making. Business

Handbook of Accounting and Development This innovative and informative Handbook brings together leading international researchers on accounting and development to review empirical evidence, issues, policies and practices both past and present. The perspectives of the expert contributors reflect the strong growth of research on the topic, as accounting is increasingly recognised as an important factor in development. The book draws commentary and analyses together to inform future research, practice and policy and raises awareness of the actual and potential role of accounting in formulating and executing development policy. With theoretical and empirically focused chapters, this Handbook will appeal to academics and postgraduate students in accounting and development studies, practitioners, policymakers and development partners. Business

Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management The second edition of this Handbook provides up-to-date insight into ground-breaking research on international human resource issues today. These issues are faced by multinational companies which can be as small as one person with a computer and Internet connection or as large as a medium-sized country. Written by the field's most distinguished researchers, the book will stimulate thought for new research and provide a glimpse of where we have been and where we are going. The book explores issues such as the importance of linking IHRM activities to organizational strategy and culture; talent management; staffing; performance management; leadership development; diversity management; international assignment and mobility issues; and the role of IHRM in the management of global teams and cross-border joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. The Handbook illustrates that IHRM research is both theoretically deep and eclectic. Drawing upon a range of paradigms and perspectives this compendium will prove invaluable for HRM scholars, doctoral students, and others interested in IHRM research. Business

Essential Bushfire Safety Tips Lists approximately 3000 tips to help you make an effective bushfire plan. Business

Short Introduction to Strategic Human Resource Management Leading authors explain strategic and risk management approach to human resource management. Numerous examples in every chapter illustrate key points. Business

The Trans-Pacific Partnership An examination of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) - a trade agreement that aspires to set the benchmarks for future deals. Business

After the Great Recession A collection of essays about the US Great Recession of 2007 to 2009 and the subsequent stagnation from prominent scholars. Business

Stochastic Calculus for Finance This book introduces key results essential for financial practitioners by means of concrete examples and a fully rigorous exposition. Business

Market Liquidity This book explores the effect of liquidity on asset prices, liquidity variations over time and how liquidity risk affects prices. Business

Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences The first comprehensive guide to natural experiments, providing an ideal introduction for scholars and students. Business

Short Introduction to Accounting Covers the essentials of accounting and how to use this information effectively. Includes worked examples to test readers' knowledge. Business

Preparing Teachers and Developing School Leaders for the 21st Century This book uses PISA data to show that a substantial proportion of students in OECD countries now attend schools that have high degrees of autonomy in different areas of decision making. But effective school autonomy depends on effective leaders, including system leaders, principals, teacher leaders, senior teachers, and head teachers, as well as strong support systems. That, in turn, requires well-distributed leadership, new types of training and development for school leaders, and appropriate support and incentives. Business

Creating A Coaching Culture Creating a Coaching Culture will help coaches and coaching companies to be more effective in the market place, by using an approach that works to create a coaching culture and integrates coaching well into organisations Business

Compensation and Restitution in Investor-State Arbitration This is a concise guide for lawyers, valuation experts, academics, and students of the remedies that foreign investors may seek in international investment disputes. It provides an overview of the legal rules applicable in such circumstances and numerous case studies to show how they are used. Business

Time Series Analysis by State Space Methods This new edition updates Durbin & Koopman's important text on the state space approach to time series analysis providing a more comprehensive treatment, including the filtering of nonlinear and non-Gaussian series. The book provides an excellent source for the development of practical courses on time series analysis. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Regulation This Handbook provides a clear and authoritative discussion of the major trends and issues in regulation over the last thirty years, together with an outline of prospective developments. It brings together contributions from leading scholars from a range of disciplines and countries. Business

Energy In Energy: What Everyone Needs to Know®, José Goldemberg, a nuclear physicist who has been hailed by Time magazine as one of the world's top "leaders and visionaries of the environment" will take readers through the basics of the world energy system, its problems, and technical as well as non-technical solutions to the most pressing energy issues. Business

Communication in Responsible Business Stakeholders today want to know about your company’s social and environmental performance. Effectively communicating these topics has become critical to economic success. This book offers an extensive toolbox of the most effective instruments that can help you, and each chapter provides specific examples of how to communicate social and cause-related marketing, sustainability reporting, issues and crisis communication, vision, mission statements and codes, and web-based stakeholder communication. You will find hands-on concepts and actual illustrations. Chapter cases provide rich practical coverage and translate concepts into solutions for dayto- day business realities. Business

The Starbucks Story Coffee is a commodity. You can get a cup at any café, sandwich bar or restaurant anywhere. So how did Starbucks manage to reinvent coffee as a whole new experience, and create a hugely successful brand in the process? The Starbucks Story tells the brand’s story from its origins in a Seattle fish market to its growing global presence today. This is a story that has unfolded quickly - at least in terms of conventional business development. Starbucks is a phenomenon. Unknown 15 years ago, it now ranks among the 100 most valuable brands in the world. It has become the quintessential brand of the modern age, built around the creation of an experience that can be consistently reproduced across the world. Originally published in 2004 as 'My Sister's A Barista: How they made Starbucks a home away from home', this new 2012 edition has been updated to bring the brand up to date. Business

Handbook on the Economics and Theory of the Firm This unique Handbook explores both the economics of the firm and the theory of the firm, two areas which are traditionally treated separately in the literature. On the one hand, the former refers to the structure, organization and boundaries of the firm, while the latter is devoted to the analysis of behaviours and strategies in particular market contexts. The novel concept underpinning this authoritative volume is that these two areas closely interact, and that a framework must be articulated in order to illustrate how linkages can be created. This interpretative framework is comprehensively developed in the editors' introduction, and the expert contributors - more than fifty academics of renowned authority - further elaborate on the linkages in the seven comprehensive sections that follow, encompassing: background; equilibrium and new institutional theories; the multinational firm; dynamic approaches to the firm; modern issues; firms' strategies; and economic policy and the firm.Bridging economics and theory of the firm, and providing both technical and institutional perspectives on real corporations, this path-breaking Handbook will prove an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students in the fields of economics, heterodox economics, business and management, and industrial organization. Business

Private Standards and Global Governance Private regulatory initiatives aim to govern supply chains across the globe according to a set of environmental, food safety and/or social standards. Until now, literature on the topic has been fragmented and divided by research fields. However, this unique and comprehensive book bridges these disciplinary and thematic research lines, bringing together an interdisciplinary group of leading scholars to identify key issues. The expert contributors assess the state-of-the-art with regard to private regulation of food, natural resources and labor conditions. They begin with an introduction to, and discussion of, several leading existing private standards, and go on to assess private food standards and their legitimacy and effectiveness in the context of the global trade regime. This truly interdisciplinary assessment of the scope and importance of private standards as a governance tool in a globalizing world will prove to be an enlightening read for a wide-ranging audience encompassing: academics, students, researchers, policymakers and analysts focusing on private forms of governance in several sectors including economics, law, politics, development, environment and agriculture. Business

Handbook of Research Methods in Tourism This insightful book explores the most important established and emerging qualitative and quantitative research methods in tourism. The authors provide a detailed overview of the nature of the research method, its use in tourism, the advantages and limitations, and future directions for research. Each chapter is structured to provide information on: the nature of the technique and its evolution; background and types of problems that the technique is designed to handle; applications of the technique to tourism, including discussion of studies that have used the technique and their findings; advantages and limitations of the technique conceptually and for policy formulation; and further developments and applications of the technique in tourism research. Handbook of Research Methods in Tourism will appeal to social scientists, students as well as researchers in tourism who use quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Business

The LSE Companion to Health Policy The LSE Companion to Health Policy covers a wide range of conceptual and practical issues from a number of different perspectives introducing the reader to, and summarising, the vast literature that analyses the complexities of health policy. The Companion also assesses the current state of the art. Health policy is a wide-ranging subject covering many academic disciplines, but what most studies in health policy have in common is an interest in applying theory to improve practice. This Companion brings academic rigour to bear evidence on a range of central areas within health policy. It covers key issues on the quality, access and inequalities in health and health care; supply and health markets; insurance and expenditures; pharmaceuticals and new technologies: and aging and long-term care. This unique Companion on health policy contains the most important features for health system reform at a time of funding constraints and will therefore hold great appeal for policy analysts and makers, students, academics and management professionals. Business

Wealth of Nations This thoughtful new abridgment is enriched by the brilliant commentary which accompanies it. In it, Laurence Dickey argues that the Wealth of Nations contains—and conceals--a great deal of how Smith actually thought a commercial society works. Guided by his conviction that the so-called "Adam Smith Problem"--the relationship between ethics and economics in Smith's thinking--is a core element in the argument of the work itself, Dickey's commentary focuses on the devices Smith uses to ground his economics in broadly ethical and social categories. An unparalleled guide to an often difficult and perplexing work. Business

The Black–Scholes Model Master the essential mathematical tools required for option pricing within the context of a specific, yet fundamental, pricing model. Business

Exclusions from Patentability This book provides the first comprehensive study of what cannot be patented and what should not be patentable in Europe. Business

Global Turning Points Offers an accessible, yet sophisticated analysis of major global turning points and future scenarios with an emphasis on actionable issues. Business

Labour Law Written by the UK's foremost employment lawyers, this textbook is both comprehensive and engaging with detailed commentary and integrated materials. Business

Moral Leadership The challenge facing leaders in the 21st century is to restore stakeholder trust, build employee commitment, and create organizations that are able to sustain long-term competitive advantage. Great leadership combines both character and competence, but corporate values must include excellence and quality as well as integrity and honesty. Creating organizational systems that reinforce and support core values and that achieve outstanding performance must be founded upon principles that work on the street, in the office, and on the shop floor. Ethical leadership that honors a commitment to world class standards is a mandatory requirement for today's incredibly competitive global business environment, but ethical leadership encompasses far more than avoiding polluting the environment or misrepresenting product features to customers. This book clarifies the duties and obligations that leaders owe to their many stakeholders as they seek to create long-term wealth, but it also provides insights about how to build the organizational culture and systems required to sustain highly ethical organizations that inspire commitment and compete successfully. Business

EU Public Procurement Law In this fully revised and updated edition, Christopher Bovis provides a detailed, critical, concise and accessible overview of the public procurement legal framework and its interaction with policies within the European Union and the its Member States. Public procurement represents an essential part of the Single Market project, launched by European Institutions in 2011. Its regulation will insert competition and transparency in the market and be a safeguard to the attainment of fundamental principles of the Treaties. This book demonstrates the impact of the relevant Directives on Member States through the development of the case-law of the European Court of Justice and assesses the judicial review of public contracts at national level. It positions public procurement at the centre of the legal and policy debate surrounding the delivery of public services and the advancement of competitiveness and industrial policy in the EU. The book highlights the pivotal role of public procurement for the Europe 2020 Growth Strategy.Demonstrating the concepts and principles of public procurement, this comprehensive book will have a strong appeal to academic researchers, lawyers judges, practitioners, and policy makers at the European, international and national levels as well as students of law, policy and management. Business

Managing Transaction Costs in the Era of Globalization This timely book presents practical applications of modern economic theories to trade, transaction costs and institutions within both business and governmental realms. Frank A.G. den Butter explains the importance and means of keeping transaction costs as low as possible. He illustrates how this transaction management can contribute to making firms and nations more competitive by exploiting gains from the division of labour and international fragmentation of production, and uses relevant case studies to illustrate how value is created by reducing transaction costs. Policy recommendations for strengthening the competitive position of trading nations and reducing implementation costs of government policy are presented, and management methods for creating value in organising production on a global scale are prescribed. A wide-ranging audience encompassing economists in academia, government and business; managers in industry and government; and students of economics, business and globalisation will find this book to be a crucial reference tool. Business

Fire in the Forest An accessible account of how forest fires work, the ecological effects they have, and why and how we fight fires. Business

Matrix Analysis The thoroughly revised and updated second edition of this acclaimed text has several new and expanded sections and more than 1,100 exercises. Business

Anthropology and Development An exploration of anthropological perspectives on the cultures, moralities and politics of the world of aid and development. Business

Introduction to Bayesian Econometrics This textbook is an introduction to econometrics from the Bayesian viewpoint. The second edition includes new material. Business

The Theory of Economic Policy in a Strategic Context A new unified theory of economic policy which responds to conflicts between strategic public and private policymakers. Business

WTO Analytical Index The WTO Analytical Index covers developments in WTO law and practice from January 1995 to September 2011. Business

The Principles of Scientific Management Today, the science of management is big business, with leading gurus and consultants raking in billions of dollars each year. It's hard to believe that little more than a century ago, the concept of management as a separate discipline didn't even exist. Mechanical engineer Frederick Winslow Taylor almost single-handedly pioneered the field with the publication of this classic text. Managers or those in technical or industrial fields will find this to be fascinating reading. Business

Governance Generally referring to all forms of social coordination and patterns of rule, the term 'governance' is used in many different contexts. In this Very Short Introduction, Mark Bevir explores the main theories of governance and considers their impact on ideas of governance in the corporate, public, and global arenas. Business

An Introduction to Supply Chain Management If you’re a manager of a supply chain operation, or a student learning about supply chain management, this book will provide not only an overview of supply chain management but also a framework for subsequent, more detailed study in various aspects of supply management. This book reviews the evolution of supply chain management concepts and discusses trends in global markets and strategic competitiveness. It then focuses on the major issues involved in managing a competitive supply chain including: forecasting, inventory management, distribution, dealing with uncertainty, reverse logistics, and customer service. Coverage of the dynamic, evolving issues pertaining to supply chains that affect the global business community concludes the book. With this book in hand, you’ll be better equipped to conceptualize the management of supply chains as a collection of business processes; identify primary and secondary value chain processes; distinguish between the umbrella term, “supply chain management,” and its component functions; and understand the basic tools of forecasting and the need for accurate data and forecasts on which to base supply chain management decisions. Business

Launching a Business If you’re thinking of opening up your own business, you’ll need this book. This is a hands-on book that focuses on the tasks that you or any new business owner must complete in the first 100 days of launching a business. Think of it this way: Imagine you’ve conceived a business idea, written a business plan, raised seed capital, and are set to launch your business on October 1. Now, what would you actually do on October 1, October 2, October 3, and so forth? How would you set your priorities? How would you know which tasks are the most urgent? Although the answers to these questions vary depending on the business, there are a set of key activities that all businesses must accomplish to get their businesses off to a good (and legally proper) start. This book provides examples that include securing proper business licenses and permits; setting up a bookkeeping system; negotiating a lease; buying insurance; entering into contracts with vendors; recruiting and hiring employees; and making the first sale. Broader issues such as developing a business model and building a brand will also be touched upon, but the primary focus of this book is getting you focused on the practical issues that you’ll need, as a new business owner, to accomplish, and accomplish correctly, and to get your business off to a good start. To help you prioritize and track the activities that must be completed at the onset of a business, this book will teach you how to set up a “First 100 Days Plan,” with the template (titled First 100 Days Plan) included in this book. Business

Working with Excel Managers and analysts routinely collect and examine key performance measures to better understand their operations and make good decisions. Being able to render the complexity of operations data into a coherent account of significant events requires an understanding of how to work well in the electronic environment with raw data. Although some statistical and financial techniques for analyzing data are sophisticated and require specialized expertise, there are methods that are understandable and applicable by anyone with basic algebra skills and the support of a spreadsheet package. And this book brings these understandable tools to light. This book gives you real insight: • To refresh fundamental mathematical operations that broadly support statistical and financial equations and formulas • To perform business analysis in Excel spreadsheets • To facilitate graphic representations of data • To create mathematical models in spreadsheets Business

Game Theory From its beginnings in the early 1900s, game theory has been a very mathematical, technical subject. However, it also provides valuable, everyday lessons that are important for managers and executives to understand. But current books and textbooks are mostly highly mathematical, and almost all are very long. This book will deliver a focused and precise, but nonmathematical, overview of topics in game theory that are directly relevant to managing an organization. Game theory is the science of action and reaction. While most standard economic analyses embody the science of making an optimal choice, this kind of analysis is largely undertaken in a vacuum. For example, when a firm raises or lowers its price, this is rarely the end of the story—competitors are likely to react by changing their prices and quantities as well. Game theory adds in this extra layer of realism. It teaches managers to think ahead and foresee possible reactions to their actions. Business

Business Models and Strategic Management Finally, a book comes along that provides a unique yet simple and powerful approach to understand the business model and the critical role strategic management has in supporting it. Its value is in business model thinking. It brings you a combination of the best contributions of academe and industry that will help build business model-centric organizations. Inside, you’ll learn about strategy from a business model perspective. What does that mean? It means that you’ll first have to think rigorously about your value proposition; your current or future competencies; and your revenue streams and cost structure before developing, adopting, or modifying your strategies. What is the difference between a business model and a strategy? A business model is how a company operates, and a strategy is how a company competes. When the basis of competition changes because a new model disrupts the economics in the industry, it requires an adjustment in business models before any new strategy can work. This book adds a business model level to the traditional strategic management process that is more consistent with current “real-world” practices in strategic thinking and analysis. It takes you deeper into the intricacies of what constitutes a business model and how current strategy derives from it, and offers 7 modules that will show you the key components to manage your business model, to help conduct business model analysis, and to assess the financial viability of a business model, just to name a few. Business

How Strong Is Your Firm’s Competitive Advantage? Perhaps the most confounding characteristic of the competitive marketplace is that everyone wants a piece of the action. If a firm successfully enters a new market, creates a new product, or designs new innovations for an existing product, it’s just a matter of time before competitors follow suit. And the influx of competition inevitably places downward pressure on both price and profitability. Whether you’re an economics student or a manager with absolutely no background in economics, this book will help you make better decisions and learn more about the Five Forces Model, first published in 1979 by Harvard economist Michael Porter, which identifies the characteristics that can help insulate a firm from competitive forces. Unlike most managerial economics textbooks that devote an inordinate amount of space to elements of theory of a firm (which is a bit useful to economics as a social science), this book brings microeconomic theory into the world of the business manager rather than the other way around. Marburger believes if an element of theory has no practical application, there is no reason to discuss it. In short, Marburger’s intent is to expound on microeconomic theory that can be taken back to the office and put into use. Business

Understanding the Dynamics of the Value Chain In his 1985 book, Competitive Advantage, Michael Porter introduced the concept of the value chain and described it as “a systematic way of examining all activities a firm performs and how they interact, (necessary) for analyzing the sources of competitive advantage,” and introduced the idea of “linkages,” which was the real breakthrough in management thinking. Thinking of a firm as a series of horizontal and vertical linkages put the spotlight on the silo mentality within which firms operated and how business schools structured curriculum. The silo mentality caused business students unable to see the firm as a holistic entity, an understanding of how all of its parts fit together to develop competitive advantage. Students graduating with a silo mentality perpetuated the silo mentality in business firms. This book draws together existing knowledge to help facilitate the shift of mind necessary to effectively manage the value chain, and introduces a new conception of the value chain, one that has been copyrighted (2006) and provides a new perspective of the value chain commensurate with the demands of the 21st-century global economy. Business

Customer-Oriented Marketing Strategy What is customer orientation? And how does it fit in your idea of a good marketing strategy? This book can help you understand more about the relationships, applications, and steps to take to drive continuous relationships with customers to aid in the process of defining and implementing niche strategies, international marketing efforts, and electronic commerce. Inside, the authors start with classic marketing concepts and then review important developments and research of the latest findings (both from the theoretical and applied points of view) to present specific examples, methodologies, policy measures, and strategies that can be implemented to increase and perfect customer satisfaction. Both manufacturing and service businesses are addressed, and the results will give you a combination of the major studies in this specific field of marketing and strategy to offer a comprehensive strategic tool for decision makers in organizations. Business

A Profile of the Oil and Gas Industry Oil and gas are important to every aspect of our economy, yet the oil and gas industry is distinguished by its combination of increasing demands and decreasing discovery volumes--and it is an industry shrouded in an environment of extremely volatile pricing. Although the profits enjoyed by the oil and gas industry are enormous, the industry remains one of the most capital-intensive in a world where rising expenses continue to threaten to squeeze profit margins.Geopolitics may continue to be the most important variable in maintaining existing assets and in successfully achieving new discoveries and carrying out their subsequent development. But finding new oil and gas reserves is becoming more challenging and the places where hydrocarbons are being found are more remote. Thus technology advances are also a key variable to enable exploration, drilling and development to become economically feasible in some of these more difficult operating environments.For the last century oil and gas additions have exceeded demand but has this industry now reached a "peak oil" situation? Some experts argue we are on the cusp of maximum oil production while others suggest we are still about a decade away. Natural gas demand however, is rising at a slightly faster rate than oil. Natural gas may be the immediate replacement fuel for oil as a source of clean and efficient electric power generation. Three out of the top ten Fortune 500 companies were oil/gas companies in 2011. This short introduction to the oil and gas industry will focus on history, operations, major companies, outside market forces, regulation and the current challenges the industry faces. Such factors as finite natural resources, the environment, economics, geopolitics, and technology will all come into play in the narrative. The book will demonstrate how the leaders of this industry, former champions of progress, are now coming under scrutiny and being depicted as the biggest culprits of environmental degradation. Yet the industry is likely to continue to grow until some form of alternate fuels is developed. The oil and gas industry will continue to have an enormous impact on life on the planet. Business

Managing High Grade Dairy Cows in the Tropics Addresses the entire range of management practices found on tropical small holder dairy farms. Business

Handbook of Critical Issues in Finance This vital new Handbook is an authoritative volume presenting key issues in finance that have been widely discussed in the financial markets but have been neglected in textbooks and the usual compilations of conventional academic wisdom. A wide range of topics including the recent economic crisis, capital controls, the Franc zone, quantitative easing and securitisation, as well as the key controversies associated with them, are explored and explained in depth by well-known authorities in finance and economics. Designed to complement and expand upon standard textbooks as well as the specialist critical literature on particular topics in finance, this informative Handbook will prove invaluable to academics, researchers and students focusing on economics, finance and heterodox economics. Business

Managing the New Workforce Millennials, the latest generation to enter the global workforce, are changing the face of employment. This volume represents the most up-to-date research on the changes and issues from an international cast of generational researchers. Shifting demographics around the world have created a unique historical phenomenon in which a large cohort of employees (i.e., post-war Baby Boomers) are nearing retirement, and a new cadre of younger workers are being recruited to replace them. These twenty-something year-olds, often referred to as 'Gen Y' or Millennials, represent the workforce of the future and come with their own set of expectations, demands, and work habits. The contributors to this volume, drawn from countries around the world, document the cultural, historical, and social context surrounding this phenomenon. The international perspective makes it possible to examine cross-cultural similarities and differences in HRM practices. This timely book provides an understanding of the new workforce in multiple countries and settings and a valuable reference as scholars and employers seek to understand the values, beliefs, and expectations of the next generation of workers.While scholars and instructors will find this book indispensable, the book will also have implications for domestic and multinational employers, managers, HR practitioners, and career counselors. Business

Patterns in Social Entrepreneurship Research This impressive book outlines the complexities peculiar to the field of social entrepreneurship. Such complexities manifest at different moments in the development of a social entrepreneurial venture: at the opportunity recognition stage, at the venture early-stage, and in the long run in the search for a sustainable equilibrium between mission and profit. The contributors expertly focus on the individual, organizational and institutional levels of social entrepreneurship. They address the role of personal values and leadership in the conduct of social entrepreneurial initiatives while stressing the importance of stakeholders in relation to human resource management, innovation or opportunity discovery. Finally, they analyze the role of institutions in legitimating social entrepreneurs' actions. Social entrepreneurship, as a multi-disciplinary field, presents a unique opportunity and environment for researchers to contribute to academic-focused knowledge on both theoretical frameworks and practical skills on a holistic level. This volume offers a jumping off point to do so. Business

Exponential Random Graph Models for Social Networks This book provides an account of the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of exponential random graph models (ERGMs). Business

An Introduction to Mathematics for Economics A concise, accessible introduction to maths for economics with lots of practical applications to help students learn in context. Business

Deficits, Debt, and the New Politics of Tax Policy Ippolito provides a historical account of US tax policy that emphasizes the relationship between taxes and budget components. Business

A Short Course in Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus This book provides a concise treatment of the core concepts of microeconomic theory at the intermediate level with calculus. Business

International Liquidity and the Financial Crisis Explains how the financial crisis spread across the world, how damage was contained and how the monetary world has changed. Business

An Economic History of Nineteenth-Century Europe A transnational survey of the economic development of Europe, exploring why some regions advanced and some stayed behind. Business

Russia A chronological survey of Russian history from its recorded origins to the present day that draws on the latest scholarship and previously classified sources to present a completely new view of the Russian historical experience. Informed throughout by the most recent archival research, 13 international experts reassess and reinterpret Russia's complex but ever-fascinating historical development. Spanning over six centuries, from the 14th century to the 1990s, and forthe first time revealing the importance of non-Russians in shaping the development, and disintegration, of the Russian state, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Russia and its place in the world. Business

Practice Theory, Work, and Organization This book is a rigorous yet accessible introduction to contemporary practice theories, discussing their distinctive contribution to the study of work and organizations. It surveys their origins, theoretical assumptions, concepts, and application. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management This Handbook presents and discusses leading ideas in the management of projects, drawing on the insights of over 40 scholars to chart the development of the subject over the last 50 years as an area of increasing practical and academic interest. It is intended for those interested in the research issues underlying project management. Business

Success 365 How can I increase my effectiveness at work? How can I enhance my productivity? How can I improve my time management? How can I make better decisions? How can I become better at networking? How can I boost my memory? How can I become a better negotiator? How can I learn great interview skills? You’ll find answers to all these questions and many more in Success 365. Success 365 contains an idea a day, one for each day of the year, that will give you all the tools and strategies you need to become more effective and successful. Compiled and edited by popular speaker, trainer and author, Shirley Taylor, Success 365 contains contributions from 9 leading experts. You will find lots of useful advice from email to networking, from decision making to networking, from confidence to negotiating, from productivity to business etiquette, and much more. All the tips in Success 365 are explained clearly with practical examples and advice you can apply immediately to help with your own work and career. Success 365 — a powerful collection of great tips and advice to help with your professional and personal development — every day of the year! Business

Beyond the Annual Budget What conditions determine the success of Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks (MDTFs)? How should the implementation of MTEFs be sequenced and coordinated with other budget reforms? What role should organizations such as the World Bank, bilateral development partners, and other international agencies play in supporting MTEF adoption? How can country authorities implement a new MTEF or strengthen an existing one?Beyond the Annual Budget provides a comprehensive review of global experience with Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEFs). Looking at countries both with and without MTEFs over the period 1990 to 2008, the authors adopt a systematic methodological approach and rely on multiple analytical techniques—including event studies and econometric analysis—to obtain results about the impact of MTEFs on fiscal performance. The authors then draw on case studies and other material to determine whether MTEFs should be a common element of public financial management systems given differences in country circumstances. Guidance is also provided on the design and implementation of MTEFs in the context of broader public financial management systems reform.This volume will be of interest to multilateral and bilateral providers of technical assistance in the public financial management area, and to country authorities seeking to introduce or strengthen MTEFs. Business

How to Conduct a Practice-based Study The practice-based approach to the study of work and organizing has been widely adopted in recent years, yet its theoretical and methodological systematization has only just begun. Silvia Gherardi expertly provides an overview on the topics and issues addressed by practice-based studies. By means of a series of examples drawn from the best-known analyses using this approach, the book provides methodological guidance on how to conduct empirical research on practices, and how to interpret them from three perspectives: practices 'from outside', practices 'from inside', and the social effects produced by practices. The distinctive trait of the present book is the presentation of the classic studies that gave rise to practice-based studies and through their analysis the illustration of their problems and methods is presented. Master students, doctoral students and scholars will find plenty of invaluable information in this methodological book.In relation to a lively and wide-ranging debate conducted at the international level, but not yet systematized in its methodological assumptions, the book will also be of interest to those practitioners curious about a view of work as a practical activity which develops within an ecology of social, economic and material relationships. Business

Project Strategy and Strategic Portfolio Management Projects have become the de facto method of implementing business strategy and operations. As such, understanding how projects relate to business strategy and managing projects strategically is increasingly important to effective and efficient business management This book is designed as a short and concise treatise on how to go about doing that. The authors start by figuring out how the project relates to the rest of the business and environment and what separates it from other projects and functions. They go on to discuss how you can use principles of strategic management to better organize and manage the various projects you may be dealing with on a daily basis so that they are strategic in nature. In essence, this book details how to approach answering the important strategic questions in project management like—“Why is the project being implemented? How does the project relate to the major strategic goals of the organization? How do we accomplish the performance goals for the project so that they help achieve the major strategic goals of the organization?” Business

Computer Vision for Visual Effects This book explores the fundamental computer vision principles and state-of-the-art algorithms used to create cutting-edge visual effects for movies and television. Business

Insurance and Behavioral Economics This book examines the behavior of individuals at risk and insurance industry policy makers involved in selling, buying and regulation. Business

Econophysics of Income and Wealth Distributions The first monograph in econophysics focussed on the analyses and modelling of these distributions, ideal for physicists and economists. Business

The Limits of Institutional Reform in Development Andrews explains why many institutional reforms in developing countries have limited success and suggests ways to overcome these limits. Business

Wall Street Values This timely book answers complex and perplexing questions raised by Wall Street's role during the recent financial crisis. Business

Behavioral Rationality and Heterogeneous Expectations in Complex Economic Systems Recognising that the economy is a complex system with boundedly rational interacting agents, applies complexity modelling to economics and finance. Business

Domestic Judicial Review of Trade Remedies An examination of twenty-one countries' experiences of domestic judicial review being used to challenge trade remedy determinations. Business

Threatened Island Nations This book addresses legal issues of rising seas endangering the habitability and existence of island nations in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Business

Public Procurement Regulation in Africa This book examines the regulatory rules on public procurement in selected African countries and provides a comparative analysis of key regulatory issues. Business

Finance An introduction to modern finance designed for students with strong quantitative skills. Business

The IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration Peter Ashford provides a practical guide to the most common feature of international arbitration around the world. Business

The Taxation of Corporate Groups under Consolidation Antony Ting presents the first comprehensive comparative study of the tax consolidation regimes adopted in eight countries. Business

Cookery for the Hospitality Industry Australia's most trusted and reliable reference for commercial cookery students and apprentice chefs. Business

A First Course in Optimization Theory This book, first published in 1996, introduces students to optimization theory and its use in economics and allied disciplines. Business

Mathematics for Economics and Finance An introduction to mathematical modelling in economics and finance. Business

Financial Calculus A rigorous introduction to the mathematics of pricing, construction and hedging of derivative securities. Business

Mathematical Methods and Models for Economists A textbook for a first-year PhD course in mathematics for economists and a reference for graduate students in economics. Business

Africa and Africans in the Making of the Atlantic World, 1400–1800 This book explores Africa's involvement in the Atlantic world from the fifteenth century through the eighteenth century. Business

Calculus A gentle, thorough and beautifully illustrated introduction to calculus for students from a range of disciplines. Business

Handbook of Research on Environmental Taxation The Handbook of Research on Environmental Taxation captures the state of the art of research on environmental taxation. Written by 36 specialists in environmental taxation from 16 countries, it takes an interdisciplinary and international approach, focusing on issues that are universal to using taxation to achieve environmental goals. The Handbook explores the conceptual foundations of environmental taxation, essential elements for designing environmental tax measures, factors that influence the acceptance of environmental taxation, the variety of ways to implement environmental taxes, their environmental and economic impact and, finally, the larger question of the role of taxation among other policy approaches to environmental protection. Intermixing theory with case studies, the Handbook offers readers lessons that can be applied around the world. It identifies key bodies of research for people who are already working in the field or entering the field and highlights issues that call for more research in the future.With systematic analysis of key issues in environmental taxation, this book will appeal to researchers, government, think tanks, NGOs, academics in law, economics, political science and public finance, as well as students specializing in environmental taxation and other market-based instruments. Business

The Successes and Failures of Whistleblower Laws Drawing on literature from several disciplines, this enlightening book examines the history of whistleblower laws throughout the world and provides an analytical structure for the most common debates about the nature of such laws and their potential successes and failures. The author explores the relationship between the actions of whistleblowers and the character of laws protecting them, as well as their administration and enforcement. The book considers the role of civil society groups in the successes of whistleblower laws and how current controversies reflect issues attached to these laws over half a century. This study contains perspectives from which successes and failures can be evaluated and will appeal to policy makers, scholars, whistleblower advocacy and other civil society groups, as well as anyone with a general interest in the subject. Business

Greening Business The book focuses on why, when and how businesses have responded to the growing pressures to improve on their environmental performance. Drawing on current research and numerous practical examples and case-studies, it examines the notion of the sustainable business organization. This is an ideal text for courses in Business and the Environment. Business

Guano and the Opening of the Pacific World This book traces the history of bird guano, demonstrating how this unique commodity helped unite the Pacific Basin with the industrialized world. Business

Game Theory A comprehensive introduction to game theory, incorporating exercises, examples and advanced topics. Business

Solvay The authors analyze Solvay's 150-year history, showing the enormous impact geopolitical events had on the company and the recent consequences of global competition. Business

Petro-Aggression This book offers new insight into why oil politics has a central role in global peace and conflict. Business

Management across Cultures The popular textbook allows management students to acquire skills in multicultural competence that will be highly valued by their future employers. Business

Corporate Tax Law A comprehensive and comparative analysis of corporate tax systems, focusing on structural defects and how they are addressed in practice. Business

Firm Commitment A comprehensive account of the contribution and failings of one of the most important institutions in the world - the corporation. It gives an accessible and insightful analysis of why the problems of the corporation - financial crises, mismanagement, poverty, and pollution - are increasing and what can be done to address them. Business

Business Park and Industrial Development Handbook Packed with color photographs and illustrations, this handbook covers the best practices, techniques, and trends. It explains the development process step-by-step and includes 14 case study examples of new construction, adaptive use, airport-related development, and mixed office and industrial facilities. Business

All Aboard for Santa Fe How the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company contributed to the development of Southwest tourism. Business

Principles of International Investment Law This book provides an ideal introduction to the fundamentals of international investment law and dispute settlement for students or practitioners. It combines a systematic analytical study of the texts and principles underlying investment law with a jurisprudential analysis of the case law arising in international tribunals. Business

Using Data to Focus Instructional Improvement Overcome uncertainty and concerns as you and your colleagues learn how to analyze and use data to get better at teaching students. Business

Minding the Store Stanley Marcus spent most of his life helping to create the retail enterprise Neiman Marcus, and his business philosophies remain an important part of the training of the store's personnel. This is both a portrait of a man and a celebration of the store that is a well-known landmark in Texas. Business

Corporate Internal Investigations The only book to analyse corporate internal investigations on an international level, covering the law in each applicable jurisdiction and describing how an integrated international investigation should be conducted. Business

In All Likelihood This book introduces likelihood as a unifying concept in statistical modelling and inference. The complete range of concepts and applications are covered, from very simple to very complex studies. It relies on realistic examples, and presents the main results using heuristic rather than formal mathematical arguments. Business

The Origins, History, and Future of the Federal Reserve Essays from the 2010 centenary conference of the 1910 Jekyll Island meeting of American financiers and the US Treasury. Business

Strategic Customer Management The first textbook to integrate relationship marketing and CRM. Case studies from around the world connect theory with global practice. Business

Dynamic Models for Volatility and Heavy Tails The book presents a statistical theory for a class of nonlinear time-series models. It will be of interest to econometricians and statisticians. Business

The Economic Assessment of Mergers under European Competition Law Provides a clear, concise and practical overview of the key economic techniques and evidence employed in European merger control. Business

The Psychology of Organizational Change This volume examines organizational change from the employee's perspective. Business

An Economic Theory of Greed, Love, Groups, and Networks A groundbreaking work which presents a unified theory of human behaviour, grounded in economic thought. Business

Outsourcing Economics This book challenges the idea that development is synonymous with 'upgrading' global value chains through an institutional theory of trade and development. Business

International Business Strategy The first textbook to combine analytical rigour and true managerial insight on the functioning of large multinational enterprises. Business

Exploring Creativity Explores creativity and accompanying evaluative practices in a series of richly textured ethnographic case studies of creative industries. Business

Austerity In Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea, Mark Blyth, a renowned scholar of political economy, provides a powerful and trenchant account of the shift toward austerity policies by governments throughout the world since 2009. The issue is at the crux about how to emerge from the Great Recession, and will drive the debate for the foreseeable future. Business

Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index 2013 The Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index both captures the context features of entrepreneurship and fills a gap in the measurement of development. Building on recent advances in entrepreneurship and economic development, the authors have created an index that offers a measure of the quality of the business formation process in 118 of the most important countries in the world. The authors expertly capture the contextual feature of entrepreneurship by focusing on entrepreneurial attitudes, entrepreneurial actions and entrepreneurial aspirations. The data and their contribution to the business formation process are supported by three decades of research into entrepreneurship across a host of countries. The unique index construction of individual and institutional measures integrates 31 variables from various data sources into 14 pillars, three sub-indexes and a 'super index'. The relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development appears to be more or less mildly S-shaped.The findings suggest moving away from simple measures of entrepreneurship across countries illustrating a U-shaped or L-shaped relationship to more complex measures, which are positively related to development. The model has important implications for development policy. This unique book will be invaluable for researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs themselves keen to expand their understanding of entrepreneurship and development. Business

Nature and Farming Outlines the key issues in developing and implementing practical approaches to safeguarding native biodiversity in rural areas. Business

The Three Laws of International Investment There are three legal frameworks applicable to international investments: the laws of the host state and the investor's country, the contract between the host state and the investor, and the rules of international investment law. This book assesses how these three bodies of law interact in investment agreements and dispute arbitration. Business

Henry Ford Most great figures in American history reveal great contradictions, and Henry Ford is no exception. This new volume in the Lives and Legacies series explores the full impact of Ford's indisputable greatness, the deep flaws that complicate his legacy, and what he means for our own time. Business

Handbook of Research on Family Business During the previous decade, the multi-disciplinary field of family business has advanced significantly in terms of advances in theory, development of sophisticated empirical instruments, systematic measurement of family business activity, use of alternative research methodologies, and deployment of robust tools of analysis. This second edition of the Handbook of Research on Family Business presents important research and conceptual developments across a broad range of topics. The contributors - notable researchers in the field - explore the frontiers of knowledge in family business entrepreneurship, stimulate critical thinking, enriching repository of theoretical frameworks and methodologies. The Handbook takes a systematic and rigorous approach by providing in-depth insights into the dynamics of family business, its context, and the significant role of stakeholders. Ultimately, this scholarly compendium of extant family business papers is an invaluable resource for researchers, educators, family business consultants, family business owner-managers and students. Business

The Political Power of the Business Corporation The large business corporation has become a governing institution in national and global politics. This trail-blazing book offers a critical account of its political dominance and lack of democratic legitimacy. Thanks to successful wealth generation and ideological victories the large business corporation has become an effective political actor and has entered into partnership with government in the design of public policy and delivery of public services. Stephen Wilks argues that governmental and corporate elites have transformed British politics to create a 'new corporate state' with similar patterns in the USA, in competitor economies - including China - and in global governance. The argument embraces multinational corporations, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance and the inequality generated by corporate dominance.The crucial analysis presented in this ground-breaking book will prove invaluable for academics, researchers and both under- and postgraduate students with an interest in the role of the corporation in politics and society across a wide range of fields including business and management (business ethics), politics, political economy, sociology, corporate governance and strategy. Business

New Perspectives on Firm Growth This insightful volume presents a collection of cutting-edge works by two of the leading researchers of firm growth. The studies extend previous research by providing stronger theoretical underpinnings and using longitudinal databases that can separate in time the firms' growth from its presumed causes. They also break new ground by examining different modes of growth, such as sales growth vs. employment growth, and organic growth vs. acquisition-based expansion. Further, the studies investigate the drivers of firm growth and take a critical look at the effects, such as under what circumstances high growth is associated with high profitability. The issue of how firm growth is achieved and managed, and what consequences it has for different stakeholders is both theoretically interesting and practically important. The book will strongly appeal to academics of entrepreneurship, small business management and strategy. Business

Earth Economics Taking stock of emerging planet data and analysing policies during the global crisis, Earth Economics provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to basic macroeconomic concepts, methods and principles and their application to real world data. Written principally for students seeking an introduction to macroeconomics, this book offers a completely new angle to policy with a focus on the truly global level. Underpinned by empirical orientation of state-of-the-art data, it introduces earth economics as the study of the economy of our planet from the perspective of an autarkic system (a 'closed economy'), focussing on policymaking that improves global rather than national welfare. Key features include: A discourse on issues fundamental to the understanding of macroeconomics. An introduction to economists' tools and concepts. Non-economists will learn how to survive in a discussion with economists: where to ask questions, where to listen, where to skip and where to ignore. Presentation of extensive and wide-ranging data in a consistent and comprehensive framework.In-depth treatment of key concepts including: aggregates, autarky, closed economies, current accounts, earth economics, data, macroeconomics, microeconomics, development and global public goods. Provision of a thorough, working understanding of the subject matter via exercises set throughout the book, including: questions on the text, calculations, formulating arguments and preparation, analysis and interpretation of data and figures. See the companion website - www.eartheconomics.info for updates and additional information. Business

What is Wrong with Islamic Economics? What is Wrong with Islamic Economics? takes an objective look at the state of the art in Islamic economics and finance. It analyses reasons for perceived stagnation and also suggests a way forward. As well as probing various myths, the book presents several innovative ideas and a methodology for developing the subject on new foundations. It also highlights weaknesses in the conventional position on prohibition of interest, which has led Islamic banks devise a series of legal tricks. The author notes how the original aim of devising a new brand of banking has become less prominent whilst Islamic banks now position themselves more closely to conventional banks. The book also offers insights into how certain traditional thinking has seemingly ignored the egalitarian spirit of the law of zakah and created a scenario where zakah is not able to help the billions of poor people around the globe. This detailed book will appeal to students, professors, researchers, Islamic banks and finance houses, consulting companies, accounting firms, and regulatory bodies.Professional economists, libraries in research and training organizations, as well as anyone with a general interest in the topic will find much to interest them. Business

Complete Economics for Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Revision Guide Consolidate understanding and build assessment confidence. Part of the bestselling Complete Economics for Cambridge IGCSE & O Level series, this Revision Guide uses a clear, visual approach to cement understanding of complex economic concepts. Business

Ethics and Business This undergraduate textbook captures the dynamic nature of business ethics in the era of globalization. Business

Corporate Social Entrepreneurship An examination of how the employee can act as a Corporate Social Entrepreneur to encourage integrity in the workplace. Business

The Promise and Limits of Private Power This book examines and evaluates various private initiatives to enforce fair labor standards within global supply chains. Business

What it Takes Mark Bouris shows you how to garner your strengths in order to be successful on your own terms in both life and work. Business

Research Handbook on Insider Trading In most capital markets, insider trading is the most common violation of securities law. It is also the most well known, inspiring countless movie plots and attracting scholars with a broad range of backgrounds and interests, from pure legal doctrine to empirical analysis to complex economic theory. This volume brings together original cutting-edge research in these and other areas written by leading experts in insider trading law and economics. The book begins with a section devoted to legal issues surrounding the US's ban on insider trading, which is one of the oldest and most energetically enforced in the world. Using this section as a foundation, contributors go on to discuss several specific court cases as well as important developments in empirical research on the subject. The book concludes with a section devoted to international perspectives, providing insight into insider trading laws in China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the European Union. This timely and comprehensive volume will appeal to students and professors of law and economics, as well as scholars, researchers and practitioners with an interest in insider trading. Business

Handbook on Energy and Climate Change This timely Handbook reviews many key issues in the economics of energy and climate change, raising new questions and offering solutions that might help minimize the threat of energy-induced climate change. Constructed around the objectives of displaying some of the best of current thinking in the economics of energy and climate change, and of encouraging the formulation of new questions and solutions that might help minimize the threat of energy-induced climate change, this groundbreaking volume brings together many of the world's leading and most innovative minds in the field to cover issues related to: Fossil fuel and electricity markets Environment-related energy policy International climate agreements Carbon mitigation policies Low carbon behaviour, growth and governance. Serving as an indispensable guide to one of the fastest growing fields of economics, this invaluable resource will strongly appeal to students, academics and policy-makers interested in energy, environmental and climate change issues. Business

Cartels, Competition and Public Procurement Cartels, Competition and Public Procurement uses a law and economics approach to analyse whether competition and public procurement laws in Europe, and Asia deal effectively with bid rigging conspiracies. Stefan Weishaar explores the ways in which economic theory can be used to mitigate the adverse effects of bid rigging cartels. The study sheds light on one of the vital issues for achieving cost-effective public procurement - which is itself a critical question in the context of the global financial crisis. The book comprehensively examines whether different laws deal effectively with bid rigging and the ways in which economic theory can be used to mitigate the adverse effects of such cartels. The employed industrial economics and auction theory highlight shortcomings of the law in all three jurisdictions - the European Union, China and Japan - and seek to raise awareness of decision and policy makers of when extra precautionary measures against bid rigging conspiracies should be taken. Students and researchers who have a keen interest in the relationship between law and economics, competition law and public procurement law will find this topical book invaluable.Practitioners can see how economic theory can be used to identify situations that lend themselves to bid rigging and policymakers will be informed about the short comings of existing legislation from a law and economics perspective and will be inspired by approaches taken in different jurisdictions. Business

The Process of Internationalization in Emerging SMEs and Emerging Economies This book, the fourth volume in the McGill International Entrepreneurship series, brings together 25 top scholars to explore the structural complexities, evolving relations and dynamic forces that are shaping the new system of multi-polar, multi-level international business relations. It examines entrepreneurial efforts and relations in different country- and corporate-cultures, each embedded in, and also constrained by, country specific socio-economic structures while competing for consumer attentions in global competitive an industry structures that recognizes no boundaries across the world. The new millennia has experienced much rapid change, much of it implicit, intangible and not covered by the headlines of the popular press. An emerging multi-polar and multi-level international business relations, and structures, system, gravitating strongly towards the productive firms providing for the consumers of the world, including the burgeoning consumers of the emerging andare developing economies, is replacing the bipolar of system of 20th Century that was, mainly between based on the large and productive firms of highly developed countries and consumers of the developing countries.The authors in this volume, scholars from around the world, analyze the nascent architecture and relations in the newly emerging system. They explore the structural complexities, evolving relations, and dynamic forces that are shaping and re-shaping the new system and examine entrepreneurial efforts and relations that cement the system. They cover different levels and layers of inter-relations and dependencies, at times empowering and at times constraining. The chapters in this volume portray the operating conditions of many firms from, or active in, 13 emerging- country environments and industries ranging from basic foods and information technology to complex business processes. Business

Software Ecosystems This book describes the state-of-the-art of software ecosystems. It constitutes a fundamental step towards an empirically based, nuanced understanding of the implications for management, governance, and control of software ecosystems. This is the first book of its kind dedicated to this emerging field and offers guidelines on how to analyze software ecosystems; methods for managing and growing; methods on transitioning from a closed software organization to an open one; and instruments for dealing with open source, licensing issues, product management and app stores. It is unique in bringing together industry experiences, academic views and tackling challenges such as the definition of fundamental concepts of software ecosystems, describing those forces that influence its development and lifecycles, and the provision of methods for the governance of software ecosystems. This book is an essential starting point for software industry researchers, product managers, and entrepreneurs. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Health Economics This book provides an engaging, comprehensive review of health economics, with a focus on policy implications in the developed and developing world. Authoritative, but non-technical, it stresses the wide reach of the discipline - across nations, health systems, and areas within health and medical care. Business

The Handbook of the Political Economy of Financial Crises The Great Financial Crisis that began in 2007-2008 reminds us with devastating force that financial instability and crises are endemic to capitalist economies. This Handbook describes the theoretical, institutional, and historical factors that can help us understand the forces that create financial crises - with an emphasis on the crisis of 2007- 2008 - and the theoretical perspectives and policy approaches that have tried to comprehend and limit these financial tsunamis. Business

A Primer on Corporate Governance, Second Edition This long-awaited second edition book is a primer on corporate governance for large, publicly held companies in the United States—the system that defines the distribution of rights and responsibilities among different participants in a corporation, and spells out the rules and procedures for making decisions on corporate affairs. As with any complex system, corporate governance functions best when all of its constituent elements work in harmony, when each performs its assigned role, with the right incentives, properly aligned interests, and the right tools for the job. The turbulent history of corporate governance in recent years is a testimony that this has not always been the case. A good number of the books written on corporate governance focus on legal issues—the rights and obligations of the various stakeholders under federal and state laws—or take the perspective of individual or institutional external shareholders. This book, with much updated material, is positioned differently; it approaches corporate governance from an executive perspective and is designed to help the reader become a more effective participant in the corporate governance system—as an executive dealing with a board, as a director, or as a representative of a company’s other numerous stakeholders. Business

Why We Disagree about Climate Change A unique insider's account of climate change and the diverse ways in which it is understood. Business

The Mind within the Brain With verve and humor in an easily readable style, David Redish brings together cutting edge research in psychology, robotics, economics, neuroscience, and the new fields of neuroeconomics and computational psychiatry, to show how vulnerabilities, or "failure-modes," in the decision-making system can lead to serious dysfunctions, such as irrational behavior, addictions, problem gambling, and PTSD.Ranging widely from the surprising roles of emotion, habit, and narrative in decision-making, to the larger philosophical questions of how mind and brain are related, what makes us human, the nature of morality, free will, and the conundrum of robotics and consciousness, The Mind within the Brain offers fresh insight into one of the most complex aspects of human behavior. Business

Central Banks and Financial Markets In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, there has been increasing debate over the appropriate role of central banks in mitigating economic disaster. This timely volume combines detailed historical and econometric analyses to explore the profound changes that occurred within the US financial system from the 1980s to the present, and shows how these changes have affected the US economy. Hasan Comert demonstrates how dramatic shifts in the financial system undermined the ability of the US Federal Reserve to control the price and quantity of credit. He identifies several key factors that facilitated this loss of control, including deregulation, rapid financial innovations, increased financial integration and a number of policy decisions implemented within the Federal Reserve itself. Through a combination of several methods, including historical and institutional analyses, descriptive statistics, simulation and econometric techniques, the author provides a well-rounded and vitally important picture of the US financial system and offers insightful policy recommendations for the future.Students, professors and policymakers with an interest in economics, finance, banking and monetary policy will no doubt find this book a fascinating and invaluable resource. Business

Managing Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneurship This original and exciting work differs from existing books on entrepreneurship by focusing specifically on the relationship between knowledge and entrepreneurship. The book uniquely combines an academic review of theoretical and empirical contributions with an analysis of the practical implications for engaging in and learning about venture creation. The authors concentrate on specific types of firms reliant upon advanced knowledge and show how a systemic perspective of entrepreneurship is required, involving design thinking, in order to capture the relationships between individual, venture and eco-system. Managing Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneurship will be insightful for academics and practitioners, as well as advanced students on entrepreneurship courses. Business

The Challenge of Local Government Size In the efficient delivery of local public services, size matters. Many countries around the world have vertical government structures that are perceived as inefficient because of their high levels of jurisdictional fragmentation. This timely volume examines the different strategies used to address local government fragmentation and their observed results and consequences. Expert contributors in economics and political science offer a comprehensive breakdown of the issue of local jurisdiction fragmentation and provide recommendations for successful policy reform. Topics discussed include economies of scale, the costs and benefits of voluntary and forced amalgamation programs, the correlation between government size and corruption, privatization, and inter-municipal cooperation. A combination of theory and empirical evidence provides depth and makes this book an invaluable addition to the literature. Economists, public administrators and political scientists will find much of interest in this innovative volume, as will professors, students and international institutions with an interest in local government structure and reform. Business

The diversity dashboard Diversity can be the cause of many problems at work and most people fail to recognise them. It is not just verbal expressions that cause confusion and distress. Beyond every gesture lies a world of meaning and interpretation. We do not all communicate in the same way. This, alongside strict policies around political correctness and inclusion, creates confusion, fear and a type of paralysis which can seriously undermine performance. 'The Diversity Dashboard' is a quick reference guide that aims to help managers to bridge the cultural gaps in their organisations. Swallow and Milnes use the analogy of a pilot's cockpit to describe the various functions, instruments and levers that managers can employ to close the cultural gaps that prevent their organisations from succeeding fully. Navigation, compass reading, understanding the cultural cockpit, addressing turbulence, ensuring the organization has a flight management system and passport control all play their part in this lively and entertaining book. 'The Diversity Dashboard' delivers a serious message in an accessible way that shows how far different world views can inhibit performance. Business

Handbook of Innovation Indicators and Measurement This Handbook comprehensively examines indicators and statistical measurement related to innovation (as defined in the OECD/Eurostat Oslo Manual). It deals with the development and the use of innovation indicators to support decision-making and is written by authors who are practitioners, who know what works and what does not, in order to improve the development of indicators to satisfy future policy needs. This unique volume presents: the historical and geographical context for innovation indicators and measurement practical examples of how measurement is actually undertaken new areas of innovation indicators and measurement, including consumer innovation, public sector innovation and social innovation. This informative Handbook will appeal to policymakers in government departments, statistical offices and research institutes, international organizations such as the EU, OECD and the UN, as well as university departments of economics, sociology, law, science and technology, and public policy. Business

Work Sharing during the Great Recession Work sharing' is a labour market instrument devised in order to distribute a reduced volume of work to the same (or similar) number of workers over a diminished period of working time in order to avoid redundancies. This fascinating and timely study presents the concept and history of work sharing and explores the complexities and trade-offs involved in its use as both a strategy for preserving jobs and for increasing employment. The expert contributors analyse country case studies of work sharing programmes implemented across the globe during the great recession of 2008 - 09, and synthesize lessons learned with implications for policy. Business

The Economics of Electricity Markets The Economics of Electricity Markets provides a cutting-edge analysis of the critical issues involved in the design and operation of electricity markets, as well as an assessment of alternative institutional arrangements that have either been implemented or are under discussion in Europe and the US. The book illustrates how a sound market design can render electricity trading and retailing very much like that of other commodities. Social and political concerns, rather than engineering or economics, are what make electricity markets 'special'. The expert contributors address a wide set of issues that arise when competition is introduced to the electricity industry, ranging from the design of spot and real-time power markets to alternative approaches to congestion management, from competition policy in wholesale electricity markets to the benefits and costs of retail competition, and from regulatory measures to ensure generation capacity adequacy to the politicization of generation investment decisions as a way of pursuing sustainability targets.This highly informative book will appeal to academics, students and researchers in the field of advanced energy economics, and will prove essential reading for energy regulators, professionals and executives wishing to explore the theoretical foundations underpinning their day-to-day activities. Business

Dynamics of International Business Brings the challenges of contemporary international business into the classroom through cases studies from a diverse range of industries. Business

How Much Have Global Problems Cost the World? Bjørn Lomborg invites leading economists to provide an innovative 150-year view of humanity's biggest challenges, measured in economic terms. Business

Australian Workplace Relations Explores workplace relations in the twenty-first century and examines the Global Financial Crisis and the Fair Work Act 2009. Business

Cambridge IGCSE Accounting eBook Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Business

Cambridge International AS and A Level Accounting eBook Cambridge International AS and A Level Accounting has been endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Business

Short Introduction to Accounting This book covers the essentials of accounting and how to use this information effectively. Includes worked examples to test readers' knowledge. Business

The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization This thoroughly updated new edition of the classic, market-leading textbook is required reading for all students of WTO law. Business

International Economics and Business Combining economics and business perspectives, this undergraduate textbook explores key principles of the world economy through a uniquely integrated lens. Business

Competition Policy The first book offering a systematic treatment of the economics of antitrust or competition policy. Business

Demystifying the Chinese Economy An insightful account of the remarkable transition of the Chinese economy from impoverished backwater to economic powerhouse. Business

Convex Optimization A comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques and applications of convex optimization. Business

Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues Provides a thorough introduction for undergraduate students to the complex and crucial world of water resources. Business

An Introduction to Decision Theory This clearly written introduction covers all main aspects of decision theory and features a full glossary and over 100 exercises. Business

Economic Decision Making Using Cost Data A firm maximizes profits if each decision adds more to the firm’s revenue than to its costs. Although the concept sounds rather simple, it is difficult to do in practice. To ease this difficulty, the authors are giving you the inside knowledge to “economic theory.” This book will help you understand economic theory and much more to accurately infer changes in revenues that may be associated with a decision. And since economic theory suggests that the costs reported by accountants rarely reflect the true cost associated with the decision, this book will help you understand how to assess the changes in revenues and costs. Demand and price sensitivity analysis allow you to infer revenue changes, and this book helps you reconcile the economic theory of cost with common accounting practices so the differences can be reconciled and better decisions can be made. Business

Foundations of Economic Evolution 'This book is an ambitious intellectual enterprise to build a naturalistic foundation for economics, with amazingly vast knowledge of physical, biological, social sciences and philosophy. Readers will discover that approaches and insights emergent in institutional studies, (social)-neuroscience, network theory, ecological economics, bio-culture dualistic evolution, etc. are persuasively placed in a grand unified frame. It is written in a good Hayekian tradition. I recommend this book particularly to young readers who aspire to go beyond a narrowly specified discipline in the age of expanding communicability of knowledge and ideas.' - Masahiko Aoki, Stanford University, US Business

Handbook on the Economics of Cultural Heritage Cultural heritage is a complex and elusive concept, constantly evolving through time, and combining cultural, aesthetic, symbolic, spiritual, historical and economic values. The Handbook on the Economics of Cultural Heritage outlines the contribution of economics to the design and analysis of cultural heritage policies and to addressing issues related to the conservation, management and enhancement of heritage. The Handbook takes a multidisciplinary approach, using cultural economics as a theoretical framework to illustrate how crucial and stimulating cross-disciplinary dialogue actually is. Contributors scrutinise the co-existence of cultural and economic values as well the new challenges that arise from changes brought about by technology, and relationships between the different actors engaged in the production, distribution and consumption of heritage services. The roles of public, private and non-profit organisations are also explored. Case studies underpin the discussion, demonstrating the clear and vital link between theory and practice.This highly unique Handbook will prove a fascinating and informative read for academics, researchers, students and policymakers with an interest in cultural economics. Business

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Empirical Macroeconomics This comprehensive Handbook presents the current state of the art in the theory and methodology of macroeconomic data analysis. It is intended as a reference for graduate students and researchers interested in exploring new methodologies, but can also be employed as a graduate text. The Handbook concentrates on the most important issues, models and techniques for research in macroeconomics, and highlights the core methodologies and their empirical application in an accessible manner. Each chapter is largely self-contained, whilst the comprehensive introduction provides an overview of the key statistical concepts and methods. All of the chapters include the essential references for each topic and provide a sound guide for further reading. Topics covered include unit roots, non-linearities and structural breaks, time aggregation, forecasting, the Kalman filter, generalized method of moments, maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimation, and vector autoregressive, dynamic stochastic general equilibrium and dynamic panel models. Business

Institutional Theory and Organizational Change Whether or not they are aware of it, managers do not fully control the nature and timing of their decisions. Their framework of action is limited by institutional constraints in the surrounding environment - what is technically, economically, socially and culturally possible in different contexts. With a better understanding of their environment - and how it affects how they think, what they do and why they do it - decision-makers are also better able to make more carefully considered decisions about organizational change. In this book Staffan Furusten discusses why it is difficult for organizations around the world to resist the pressures of the institutional environment and how organizations worldwide - big and small, private and public - are becoming increasingly alike. Exploring institutional theory and organizational change, this lucid book is an introduction to institutional organizational analysis written for advance undergraduate and postgraduate students of organizations and management as well as for decision-makers and managers in organizations.The study brings attention to a few core concepts and the core arguments in institutional theory and presents them in an easily tangible model for understanding institutional pressure on organizations. Business

The Social and Applied Psychology of Music The Social and Applied Psychology of Music is the successor to the bestselling and influential The Social Psychology of Music. It considers the value of music in everyday life, answering some of the perennial questions about music. It is required reading for anyone seeking to understand the role of music in our daily lives. Business

Communication Power In this wide-ranging and powerful book, Castells analyses the revolution in communication technologies and social media that has created a new communication system, mass self-communication. He argues that this has, in turn, transformed power relationships, the role of social movements, and their responses to recent political and economic crises. Business

Exodus "Magisterial. Paul Collier offers a comprehensive, incisive, and well-written balance sheet of the pros and cons of immigration for receiving societies, sending societies, and migrants themselves. For everyone on every side of this contentious issue, Exodus is a must-read." --Robert Putnam, Malkin Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University, and author of Bowling Alone Business

Food Politics In a lively and easy-to-navigate, question-and-answer format, Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know® carefully examines and explains the most important issues on today's global food landscape, including international food prices, famines, the politics of chronic hunger, the Malthusian race between food production and population growth, international food aid, controversies surrounding "green revolution" farming, the politics of obesity, farm subsidies and trade, agriculture and the environment, agribusiness, supermarkets, food safety, fast food, slow food, organic food, local food, and genetically engineered food. For those ready to have their thinking about food politics informed and also challenged, this is the book to read. Business

ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health From the renowned American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness & Health offers the most current activity and nutrition guidelines along with exercises, activities, and programs for every age and fitness goal. This guidebook makes adding, enhancing, or customizing a fitness and health routine safe and effective—for life. Business

International Handbook on Ecotourism This Handbook brings together contributions from over forty international experts in the field of ecotourism. It provides a critical review and discussion of current issues and concepts - it challenges readers to consider the boundaries of what ecotourism is, and could be. The Handbook provides practical information regarding the business of ecotourism; insights into ecotourist behaviour and visitor experiences; and reflections on the practice of ecotourism in a range of different contexts. The Handbook is designed to be a valuable reference book for tourism scholars and researchers. Business

Handbook of Research on Crisis Leadership in Organizations With contributions from many of the leading researchers in the field, the Handbook of Research on Crisis Leadership in Organizations summarizes much of the theory, research, and opinion about various facets of crisis leadership in order to advance this emerging field. It recognizes that crises have become an almost inevitable part of organizational life, and describes how leaders can facilitate people getting through the crisis. The Handbook is divided into four parts: Attributes and behaviors of the crisis leader; leadership of subordinates during a crisis; managing the present crisis and prevent future crises; and an integration of approaches to understanding crisis leadership. Enough knowledge has been accumulated about crisis leadership in organizations to serve as guidelines for practice, as well as a research base to build on for the future. Leaders must help others get through crises as well as prevent them. Researchers in the field of crisis leadership and crisis management will find this important resource invaluable.Academics and students of organizational behavior, industrial and organizational psychology, and management will also find much of interest and might also suggest the book as a valuable addition to their library as an important resource in the field of crisis leadership. Human resource professionals in larger organizations as well as management consultants who endeavor to acquire advanced knowledge about this field will find the practical aspects of keen interest as well. Business

Building Competitive Gas Markets in the EU This highly unique book focuses on market design issues common to most EU gas markets, particularly in the context of closer integration. It explores in detail the characteristics and requirements of national gas markets in Europe which are constructed as virtual hubs based on entry/exit schemes as a requirement of European law. The expert contributors analyse gas supply and demand patterns in the EU, showing that both have changed following the introduction of liquefied natural gas on the supply side and the growth of gas-fired power plants on the demand side. The repeated interactions between the transmission operators' activity and the gas commodity markets are addressed, as is the design of commercial networks in EU markets. The contributors also question whether the relationship between commercial and physical networks, in terms of the 'new' flexibility requirements of users, actually works.By way of conclusion, two proposals for the EU gas target model are presented, both of which tackle the fundamental issues raised in this book, as well as the organization of short-term transactions and the mechanisms for investment in vital new long-life infrastructure needed to integrate EU markets. This volume will be of great interest to practitioners, as well as academics, researchers and students in the fields of energy economics and industrial economics. Both European and non-European energy companies and regulatory authorities looking for an independent and analytical overview of European gas markets will also find this book to be a highly valuable resource. Business

Data-Driven Modeling & Scientific Computation Combining scientific computing methods and algorithms with modern data analysis techniques, including basic applications of compressive sensing and machine learning, this book develops techniques that allow for the integration of the dynamics of complex systems and big data. MATLAB is used throughout for mathematical solution strategies. Business

Intercultural Communication for Managers People have always found a way to trade with one another, overcoming enormous barriers. Business and trade relationships are often the foundation for nations to thrive in peace. This book will help you learn about building a successful global relationship for your company, working together in peace while educating yourself and co-workers. Inside, the author teaches you about the essential responsibility to a global environment—knowledge of the people, organizations, and companies you want to work with. Becoming acquainted and eventually immersed in the history, geography, values, traditions, taboos, mindset, prejudices, and legal systems of someone else is an essential step to successful relationships with people from other parts of the world. Knowledge of the culture and management practices of their company is the second step toward success—how they make decisions; how they organize; how they work together; how they view the outside world; how they tolerate risk; how they settle disagreements; how they run meetings; how they view time; how they demonstrate their mission and values. This book will detail all of that so that you can make yourself and your company a real success in a global world. Business

Comeng The history of Commonwealth Engineering spans some 70 years. Comeng Vol. 2 traces the company’s activities from 1955 to 1966. The range of activities was diverse from curtain walling for high rise office buildings to the use of glass-reinforced plastic in road, rail and general applications. The book is given life by the personal accounts of those who worked in the plants in NSW, Qld, Vic and WA. Their memories and anecdotes illuminate this history of Australia’s industrial and manufacturing development. Business

Unruly Media Unruly Media is the first book to account for the current audiovisual landscape across media and platform. It includes new theoretical models and close readings of current media as well as the oeuvre of popular and influential directors. Business

Co-operative Compliance This report examines the relationship between large business taxpayers and revenue bodies, five years on from the publication of the FTA’s Study into the Role of Tax Intermediaries. The study recommended that revenue bodies develop a relationship based on trust and co-operation. The report is based on a detailed examination of the practical experiences of countries that have established this type of relationship. The report finds that the pillars of an improved relationship highlighted in the Study remain valid. However, it identifies some additional features that are equally important: the part played by the tax control framework used by a large business in providing an objective basis for trust is emphasised. It also suggests that "co-operative compliance" is a better description of the recommended approach than the original "enhanced relationship" label.  . The report addresses some questions that have been raised about the compatibility of the new approach with certain legal principles and discusses the internal governance of these programmes within revenue bodies. The importance of making a sound business case for the approach and how to measure the results of co-operative compliance programmes is addressed. The report concludes with some thoughts about the future direction of the co-operative compliance concept. Business

Life in the Skies Life in the Skies is a unique compendium of tips, advice, anecdotes and tales from the storied career of life-long pilot, Captain Lim Khoy Hing. Captain Lim provides insights into every aspect of air travel - informing passengers of all the hidden mysteries of airplane safety and regulations, enlightening those who wonder how someone trains and becomes an international airline pilot, and entertaining readers throughout with anecdotes, tales and jokes from his own personal experiences in the air. Complemented with more than 40 full-colour personal illustrations of the Captain, Life in the Skies will be a valuable and useful guide for air travellers and budding-pilots alike! Business

Excel Basics to Blackbelt This second edition is designed for those interested in developing their skills in the construction of analytical tools and rich visual demonstrations in Excel. Business

The Analytics of Uncertainty and Information This second edition, with a greater focus on game theory, attempts to unify recent developments in economic theories of uncertainty and information for students. Business

The Sugar Plantation in India and Indonesia Ulbe Bosma details how the British and Dutch introduced the sugar plantation model in Asia and refashioned it over time. Business

Stochastic Processes The definitive textbook on stochastic processes, written by one of the world's leading information theorists, covering both theory and applications. Business

The Life of Thomas E. Scrutton A biography of Thomas Scrutton, who has been described as 'the greatest English-speaking commercial judge of a century'. Business

Schumpeterian Analysis of Economic Catch-up A fresh analysis of the secrets of Asian economic success and how other countries can escape the 'middle-income' trap. Business

The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe Summarises the initial changes introduced by the establishment of printing shops and discusses how printing affected major cultural movements. Business

Brownian Models of Performance and Control Michael Harrison returns to an important topic in stochastic process theory, and illustrates its many influential applications in business and economics. Business

Preventing Regulatory Capture Leading scholars from across the social sciences present empirical evidence that the obstacle of regulatory capture is more surmountable than previously thought. Business

Rule of Law for Nature Questions the doctrinal construction of environmental law and looks for innovative legal approaches to ecological sustainability. Business

The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective A major new global economic history that explains why the Industrial Revolution occurred in Britain. Business

The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy A sophisticated introduction to and assessment of all aspects of the Roman Empire's economic life. Business

The Econometrics of Sport The study of sports in the economy presents a rich arena for the application of sharply focused microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics to both team and individual outcomes. This highly unique book offers a survey of recent analyses that continues the tradition of empirical and theoretical analysis of the economics and econometrics of sports. Including contributions by many of the leading experts in the field, the authors address four central themes, namely: competitive balance, labour relations, attendance and demand, and the economic impact of sport in the community. A wide-range of topics are explored within these themes, including: the effect of the uncertainty of outcome on attendance players' labour markets, wages and team performance variations in fan loyalty between teams and through time the determinants of football match attendance. Case studies of Major League Baseball, the National Football League (NFL) and college athletics in the US, the English premier league, the Spanish football league and other (major and minor) European football leagues underpin the discussion.This important book will prove to be a fascinating and stimulating read for academics, researchers and students interested in the econometric analysis of sport. Business

Monetary Economies of Production The central focus of this book is money and its link with the production sphere. It explores how best to adapt the fundamental ideas of the circulationist perspective to achieve a better understanding of the financialisation of the production processes within contemporary capitalist economies. Importantly, the expert contributors illustrate that the true challenge ahead is to address how these new emerging forms can be eventually tamed, a challenge that the recent financial crisis has forcefully proven essential. This book will prove an illuminating read for scholars and researchers in the heterodox economics domain. Business

Multinational Human Resource Management and the Law Multinational corporations face considerable complexity in setting the terms and conditions of employment. Differing national laws prevent firms from developing consistent sets of employment policies, but, at the same time, employees are often expected to work closely with colleagues located in many different countries and seek comparable treatment. This critical volume offers a comprehensive analysis of how these contradictory issues are dealt with in five countries - Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan and the United States. The authors identify six key areas that present the most typical challenges: employee voice (unionization and works councils), discrimination, privacy, wrongful dismissal, compensation and benefits administration, and global supply chain and labor standards. Working within these broad categories, legal experts from each country offer a detailed breakdown of twenty commonly confronted human resource problems and the ways in which national laws affect their solutions.Using a unique combination of primary sources, discussion questions and expert analyses, this pioneering volume provides readers with a new and intensive picture of human resource management across the world. Human resources managers and other practitioners will find this book an indispensable resource. The structure and approach make it an ideal classroom text for students of business and management, labor law and other related fields. Instructors from other than the five countries can easily supplement analysis of the problems by reference to their domestic systems, which gives this work added flexibility and relevance. Business

Handbook on the Experience Economy This illuminating Handbook presents the state-of-the-art in the scientific field of experience economy studies. It offers a rich and varied collection of contributions that discuss different issues of crucial importance for our understanding of the experience economy. Each chapter reflects diverse scientific viewpoints from disciplines including management, mainstream economics and sociology to provide a comprehensive overview. The Handbook is divided into three subsections to explore progression in the scientific field of experience economy studies. The first section focuses on different fundamental discussions about the nature and importance of the experience economy. The second section presents more specific topics, for example innovation, networks and the design of experiences. Finally, the last section pinpoints issues such as events, food, theatre and games. Moreover, the Handbook gives an insight into how receivers react to experiential elements of experience economy studies. An innovative presentation of experience economics, this is a remarkable collection of new theory and analyses.This book will prove an invaluable resource to researchers and students in areas of management, marketing, psychology and economics. Business

International Trade in Recyclable and Hazardous Waste in Asia Little is known about the volume of international recycling in Asia, the problems caused and the struggle to properly manage the trade. This pathbreaking book addresses this gap in the literature, and provides a comprehensive overview of the international trade flow of recyclable waste in Asia and related issues. The expert contributors discuss the various types of recyclable waste that Asian countries import, and illustrate that there are consequently a high number of cheaper informal recyclers with lower pollution control costs than formal recyclers with more expensive but environmentally sound technologies. They explore how governments across China, Vietnam, South Korea and Japan are therefore struggling to minimize the negative impact from informal recycling via trade regulation of recyclable and hazardous waste and comprehensive cooperation mechanisms to promote efficient use of resources. Preventive measures against illegal and/or improper transboundary movement of hazardous waste in Asia are also analysed.This unique and fascinating book aims to facilitate a common understanding of the issues caused by international recycling in Asia to encourage effective international and regional cooperation in order to establish a sound recycling system. As such, it will prove an invaluable resource to academics, researchers, and students with an interest in Asian studies, economics, environmental studies, international economics and industrial economics. Business

Social Entrepreneurship This book provides a guided deep dive into the early stages of venture development of social entrepreneurship. It introduces concepts that provide important insights necessary for social venture success. It introduces a set of entrepreneurial tools designed for the unique set of challenges faced in selecting and designing social entrepreneurial ventures. With this book as a guide, you will develop a feasible venture concept and communicate it effectively. This book introduces concepts that frame new ways to approach information gathering and analysis for social entrepreneurial ideas. The book provides you guidance on: • how to move from heart-tugging issues to social entrepreneurial opportunities with high potential; • how to understand and assess the societal and policy environment in which the opportunity would be implemented; • how to analyze and select the best approaches for that circumstance; and • how to communicate the product or new approach to gain investors, grants, and community engagement Business

Management In this Very Short Introduction, John Hendry provides a lively introduction to the nature and principles of management. Tracing its development over the past century, Hendry looks not only at the jobs managers do today and their place in the culture of work, but also provides an insight into modern management theory. Business

Australasian Nature Photography 10 Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. Business

A Preparation Guide For The Assessment Center Method This updated and expanded edition continues to provide the concepts and methods that have helped officers of all ranks be successful in local, county, state, and federal law enforcement promotional processes. The book’s unique perspective provides insights not found elsewhere and presents them in an informative, entertaining, and encouraging way. Every section-from the history of the process to thought-structuring aids that are easy to remember and use-contains principles, concepts, and practical application guidelines that will increase assessment scores and improve job effectiveness after promotion. New chapters to this edition include Video in Your Assessment Center, Putting the Process All Together, Command-Level and Executive Assessment Centers, and A Close-up Look at Role-Play. The text is extensively researched, contains real-life testing scenarios, and is based on established supervisory and managerial concepts, plus valid testing and performance techniques. Business

Operational Performance Measurement Mention the phrase "bottom line," and the immediate thought tends to focus on a company's financial performance. Think again! There's an equally important factor that carries tremendous impact on that final total: operational performance measures. Implementation of a performance improvement program can significantly improve a company's bottom line. Operational Performance Measurement: Increasing Total Productivity shows the way-featuring a new integrated theory of performance measurement, with a never-before-published measurement model that's applicable to any business activity. Practical procedures and guidelines directly identify the variables that should be measured; guidelines to develop measurement systems; and how to analyze, interpret, and use performance methods effectively. Numerous diagrams, tables and examples make the principles and procedures easy to understand and implement. While this performance measurement approach is simplicity itself, be prepared for powerful results!Managers can put the theory into action right away- giving them better control, improved performance, increased personal productivity-and an easier day at work! Operations, finance, administration and quality managers alike will find there's so much to gain when they're Operational Performance Measurement: Increasing Total Productivity ... and a better bottom line is just the beginning! Business

Anatomy of a Business Plan Used by more than 1.5 million business owners since its original publication, the new edition of this classic how-to guide provides any entrepreneur the tools to create a well-constructed business plan. All steps are included—from initial considerations to envisioning the organizational structure to creating a growth-powering marketing plan and building for the future with airtight financial documents. The book offers proven, step-by step advice for developing and packaging the components of the plan and keeping them up to date, including cover sheets, table of contents, executive summary, organization and marketing plans, and financial and supporting documents. Five real-life business plans and blank forms and worksheets provide readers with additional user-friendly guidelines for the creation of the plans. The revisions included in the new edition include updated chapters on writing a marketing plan and financing resources as well as a new, complete example of a business plan for a nonprofit organization. Business

Introduction to Foreign Exchange Rates As managers expand their international business operations, they are confronted by the puzzling and vexing world of foreign exchange (FX) rates. This text is designed as a resource that can help managers quickly understand and navigate the FX market. The text may be used as an introductory module in a course in international finance, whether the course is oriented to international markets, international investments, or international corporate finance. The primary intended audience is an applied MBA course aimed at executives, managers, and would-be managers. After an introduction to foreign exchange (FX) rates, the text covers the important topic FX rate valuation. It is important for managers to understand when an FX rate is incorrectly valued, as this situation may have a bearing on strategic decisions to operate or invest overseas. The text also covers the mechanics of forward FX contracts, and their use in managing the risk of future foreign currency cash flows. In the case study included in the text, the case company is faced with FX exposure in the revenues of a proposed new foreign customer. The decision-maker applies the text material to evaluate whether the FX rate is over-, under-, or correctly valued. The final decision is whether to expand sales to the foreign market and whether to hedge the FX risk. Business

Entrepreneurship What is entrepreneurship? Is it important? What do entrepreneurs actually do? These are a few of the key questions considered in this Very Short Introduction. Paul Westhead and Mike Wright provide a clear guide to all aspects of the process of entrepreneurship, including the diversity of the people involved and the benefits it brings to society. Business

Handbook of Research on Promoting Women’s Careers Why is it that relatively few women achieve senior management positions despite their increasing levels of education and years of work experience? How can we change this? In a changing world where women have dominated as graduates from universities in the West, recent research has shown that the same trend is also strikingly evident in the newly emerging markets. Tapping into this female talent pool is extremely important and advancing women's careers has become a key business issue. This Handbook lays out a number of promising approaches. First the business case for doing so is presented. The challenges facing women are reviewed, followed by various programs that address particular needs such as mentoring, leadership development programs for women, work and family initiatives, and succession planning. Finally, case studies of award-winning organizational initiatives are described. The book identifies obstacles women face in career advancement and possible initiatives to address them. The work will highly sought by scholars and doctoral students interested in women in organizations.Human resource managers and consultants will also find plenty of invaluable information in this resource. Business

Authentic Leadership The majority of authentic leadership literature focuses on the individual leader. However, the authors in this volume expertly focus on the premise that leadership is a relational phenomenon and not something that can be distilled down to the actions of one leader, be they authentic or not. What is authentic leadership? Does it require a leader to express his or her true self even if that true self is less than 'wonderful'? How do followers know the difference between real and fake leaders anyway? What happens when cultural expectations of what constitutes authenticity clash? Can a leader be 'authentic' within virtual contexts? International scholars and practitioners from the fields of philosophy, sociology, psychology, leadership, business and the arts address these and other provocative questions, often with surprising results, in this cutting-edge update of the theory and practice of authentic leadership. This book updates, critiques and extends the theory of authentic leadership in a way that will prove invaluable for academics and graduate students in leadership studies.Human resource practitioners or individuals who are responsible for leadership development within their organizations will also find plenty of invaluable information in this important book. Business

Managing in Dynamic Business Environments This timely and innovative book focuses on budgeting control and ongoing Beyond Budgeting trends and its consequences for the organization. Ensuring an optimal balance between individual autonomy and management control is a critical challenge for organizations operating in dynamic business environments. Too much of the former leads to chaos, and too much of the latter guarantees rigidity. This book explores the tensions that arise in seeking the best possible balance between these two dimensions. Resolving these tensions is a critical challenge for achieving competitiveness. In order to examine budgeting control and ongoing 'beyond budgeting', the book's starting point is the Beyond Budgeting movement and what it implies for a new approach to autonomy and management control. This discussion is further supplemented with a broader approach to the issue of control that spans issues such as self-control, time control, transparency as control, ethical control and cultural control. This book's innovative and explorative approach will be of interest to students at master level, scholars and senior and middle-level managers.HR departments will find it instrumental to their work and practice. Business

Malthus Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834) was an English cleric whose ideas on population and political economy have had a profound influence on modern economic thought. In this Very Short Introduction, Donald Winch considers the context in which Malthus wrote, examines why his work matters, and why it remains so controversial. Business

Sham Transactions The first work to draw together the law on shams across the broad range of fields in which it occurs including tax, trusts, company, contract, tenancy, and employment law. The book features contributions from first class scholars and practitioners, as well as incisive comparative analysis by the editors. Business

Marketing Communication This book provides an in-depth focus on new and emerging developments in marketing communication, including advertising, public relations, and sales promotions. Twenty-five of the most prominent contemporary marketing experts from the United States and Europe share their specialized knowledge and views, making this essential reading for anyone interested in keeping pace with the rapidly changing marketing techniques and communication technologies of the 21stCentury. Business

Choices, Values, and Frames An approach to the understanding of human decision making. Business

Probability for Finance A rigorous, unfussy introduction to modern probability theory that focuses squarely on applications in finance. Business

The Economic History of Latin America since Independence This revised and updated third edition contains a wealth of new material that draws on new research in this area. Business

Portfolio Management under Stress A rigorous presentation of a novel methodology for asset allocation in financial portfolios under conditions of market distress. Business

Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications Explains the principles and practice of implementing an effective marketing strategy using a variety of channels and techniques. Business

The Manager From the post room to the board room, everyone thinks they can be the manager. But how do you manage outrageous talent? What do you do to inspire loyalty from your players? How do you turn around a team in crisis? What's the best way to build long-term success? How can you lead calmly under pressure? The issues are the same whether you're managing a Premier League football team or a FTSE 100 company. Here, for the first time, some 30 of the biggest names in football management reveal just what it takes. With their every decision, remark, skill, and success or failure under constant scrutiny from the media and the fans, these managers need to be the most adroit of leaders. In The Manager they explain their methods, give examples of lessons they've learned along the way, and describe the decisions they make and the leadership they provide. Each chapter tackles a key leadership issue for managers in any walk of life and, in their own words, shows how the experts deal with the challenges they face in an abnormally high-pressure environment. Offering valuable lessons for business leaders and fascinating behind-the-scenes insights for football fans, The Manager is an honest, accessible and unprecedented look at the day-to-day work of these high-profile characters and the world of top-level football management. Contents: A Piece of the Action (Roy Hodgson); The Art of One-on-One (Carlo Ancelotti); Behind the Scenes (Arsène Wenger); Building High-performing Teams (Sam Allardyce); The Field of Play (Roberto Mancini); Handling Outrageous Talent (José Mourinho); Pursuing a Career Under Pressure (Brendan Rodgers); Seeing the Bigger Picture (Harry Redknapp); Creating Sustained Success (Sir Alex Ferguson); Crisis Response and Turnaround (Walter Smith); Triumph and Despair (Mick McCarthy). Also featuring: Gerard Houllier, Tony Pulis, Martin O'Neill, Neil Warnock, Howard Wilkinson, Kevin Keegan, Dario Gradi, Andre Villas-Boas, David Moyes, Alex McLeish, Hope Powell, Martin Jol, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Hughton, David Platt, Paul Ince, and George Graham. Business

Towards a Cultural Political Economy This fascinating volume offers a critique of recent institutional and cultural turns in heterodox economics and political economy. Using seven case studies as examples, the authors explore how research on sense- and meaning-making can deepen critical studies in political economy, illuminating its role in critiquing the specific categories, contradictions and crisis-tendencies of capitalism. Parts I and II provide a foundation in institutionalism, international political economy and historical semantics, before introducing an original account of sense- and meaning-making and its role in remaking social relations. This account connects the evolution of economic and other concepts to dispositives (problem-oriented social fixes), institutions, and capitalist restructuring. In Parts III and IV, specific case studies demonstrate how this new research program can be applied to issues such as competitiveness, the knowledge-based economy, governmental technologies, institutional and spatio-temporal fixes and crisis management. Scholars and students of heterodox, cultural, political and institutional economics will find this book a comprehensive and illuminating addition to their libraries. Business

International Handbook on Mega-Projects This comprehensive and accessible Handbook presents state-of-the-art research on the decision-making processes in the deliverance of mega-projects - large infrastructure projects for the transportation of people and/or goods. The expert contributors explore how decisions are made at different stages in mega-projects and the multi-actor relationships between public and private partners. They evaluate the perspectives and pitfalls in determining the costs and benefits of a mega-project ex-ante, and examine the wider impacts of mega-projects, including issues such as regional growth, energy transition and climate change. Although the focus is on the advanced economies of North America, Europe, and Australia, much of the material is useful for other parts of the world where large transport infrastructure projects are currently underway or will be developed in the coming years.Providing crucial background information for those who want to understand decision-making processes on large transport infrastructure projects, this fascinating Handbook will prove an important source of information for academics, researchers and students in the fields of transport, infrastructure, project management, management science, economic analysis (cost-benefit analysis), public policy, environmental policy and ethics. Practitioners, politicians and policymakers involved in large transport infrastructure projects will also find this book to be an invaluable reference tool. Business

Values, Payments and Institutions for Ecosystem Management Using a selection of authoritative and original contributions, this timely book explores the uncertainty surrounding the impacts of decisions undertaken to manage ecosystem services worldwide. Invariably, the policies designed and implemented to manage forests, wetlands, and marine and costal environments often involve conflicts of interest between various stakeholders. This has added an additional layer of complexity in the context of developing countries where institutions and governance are weak or absent. Economic valuation and the subsequent design of innovative response tools such as payment for ecosystem services (PES) have the potential to offer far greater transparency. In the case of LDCs, the identification of suitable institutions for executing these tools is also of vital importance. With a strong policy focus, the contributors synthesise the scientific approaches to PES, valuation, trade-offs, equity and the institutional requirements to operationalize a credible concept of economic value. The book also addresses the behavioral foundations of creating the incentive design and response policies for ecosystem management.This book will appeal to ecological economics researchers and postgraduate students of conservation and development. Conservation managers, decision makers and development practitioners will also find this resource both interesting and instrumental to their work. Business

Innovative Governance Models for Emerging Technologies Emerging technologies create challenges for traditional regulatory approaches. The contributors to this book - leading scholars in law, innovation, and technology - address the need for new governance methods and models. The unique characteristics of emerging technologies - their diverse applications, the myriad concerns raised by new technologies, the need for public engagement, and the issue of effective coordination between governance players - create the need for new governance approaches. The authors identify innovative new methods of governance, taking into account an environment where changes in technologies can out-pace the corresponding regulatory frameworks. Scholars of technology, science and innovation will find this book to be an enlightening read, as will lawyers, policymakers and think-tanks working within the emerging technologies arena. Business

Poverty and Fundamental Rights This book addresses the pressing issue of severe poverty and inequality, and asks why violations of socio-economic rights are treated with less urgency than civil and political rights? It provides a sustained argument for placing renewed focus on socio-economic rights as a method of ensuring that governments address extreme poverty. Business

Debating China An emerging star in the field of US-China policy pairs leading scholars from both the US and China in dialogues about the most crucial elements of the relationship: trade and investment; economic development; monetary policy; climate change and clean energy; political systems, values, and rights; the emerging military rivalry; regional security in south and northeast Asia, Tibet and Taiwan; and the media, including the Internet. Business

Applied International Finance This text is designed for use in a course in an applied international corporate finance for managers and executives. Instead of the encyclopedic approach, the text focuses on the two main issues of interest to managers who deal with overseas operations. The first main issue is how uncertain foreign exchange (FX) rate changes affect a firm's ongoing cash flows and equity value, and what can be done about that risk. The second main issue is the estimation of the cost of capital for international operations and the evaluation of overseas investment proposals. Numerous examples of real world companies are used. Business

A Primer on Sustainability This book will take a broad look at the ways in which the concept of sustainability is being applied in the business context. It answers the question, "What does Sustainability mean to the way we practice business?" A key characteristic is its concise, readable, comprehensive treatment of the complex issues sustainability raises for the business world. The goal of the book is to provide the reader an introduction to knowledge and skills they need to help organizations understand and act upon the principles of sustainability. The reader will also gain a deeper understanding of the relationships among business, society, and the environment. The approach of this book is to examine a variety of market failures and how different businesses choose to respond to them. It will explore strategies to correct these market failures - with improved product innovation, entrepreneurial activity, and government action. This book will also explore the techniques and tools of sustainability from a practical, business-oriented perspective. As an introduction to sustainability, this book will function to anchor the Business Expert Press sustainability collection, helping the reader appreciate its coherence and depth. This book is written for an advanced undergraduate and graduate-level business school reader, as well as for their professors. It will also find a readership with science, social science and engineering professors and students for courses on sustainability in those disciplines and with the management practitioner striving to build the competitive advantage sustainability can confer. Business

The Money Lenders First published in 1981, The Money Lenders reveals the power, the workings and the personalities of the money men who have made the world go round: The Superbankers – including Chase Manhattan's David Rockefeller, Citibank's Walter Wriston, Lloyds' Sir Jeremy Morse and Robert McNamara. The debt-ridden regimes of Poland and Iran, Brazil and Zaire, Singapore and Pakistan. The wizards of Grand Cayman – the sunny tax haven who had more registered corporations than inhabitants. The Medicis, the Rothschilds, the Barings, the Barclays whose banks transformed the economic map of the world. Business

Economics of the Family This book provides a comprehensive, modern and self-contained account of the research in the growing area of family economics. Business

Law and Practice of Liability Management A practical and systematic treatment of the law of tender offers, consent solicitations, exchange offers and bond buybacks. Business

Democratizing Global Climate Governance This book provides a fresh perspective on the state of global climate governance, offering innovative suggestions for improving its effectiveness and legitimacy. Business

The Skew-Normal and Related Families The standard resource for statisticians and applied researchers. Accessible to the wide range of researchers who use statistical modelling techniques. Business

Membrane Structural Biology An updated edition on membrane biology, providing new high resolution structures of membrane proteins and insights into how they function. Business

Corruption, Contention, and Reform Explores four types of corruption and the implications for reform, emphasizing practical ways to check abuses of wealth and power. Business

Regulating Long-Term Care Quality An international survey of different approaches to the provision and regulation of long-term care for the elderly. Business

Forecasting, Structural Time Series Models and the Kalman Filter This book is concerned with modelling economic and social time series and with addressing the special problems which the treatment of such series pose. Business

Experimental Methods This primer is the first hands-on guide to the physical aspects of conducting experiments in economics. Business

Stochastic Frontier Analysis This book develops econometric techniques for the estimation of production, cost and profit frontiers. Business

Global Business Regulation This book assesses business regulation in the context of globalisation and policy-making. Business

Regression Analysis of Count Data This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of regression methods to explain the frequency of events. Business

Advances in Economics and Econometrics The first volume of edited papers from the Tenth World Congress of the Econometric Society 2010. Business

Let's Do Audit! This book demonstrates how to improve quality of care using simple steps. Business

Limited-Dependent and Qualitative Variables in Econometrics This book presents the econometric analysis of single-equation and simultaneous-equation models in which the jointly dependent variables can be continuous, categorical, or truncated. Business

Computation and Modelling in Insurance and Finance A user-oriented, practical introduction outlining methods for analysing actuarial and financial risk. Business

International Sales Law This book brings together scholars from twenty-three countries to review the Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods. Business

Islamic Finance Islamic finance has been growing faster than conventional finance for most of the past decade. It has done this on a model of finance that rejects interest and promotes profit sharing. How is this possible? Yet the wealth potential of Islamic finance is far from being its most attractive feature. What is most compelling about Islamic finance are its ethical principles and strong corporate governance based on Shariah law. Business

Economics of Sovereign Wealth Funds The book covers a wide range of topics of relevance to policymakers in countries that have sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and those that receive SWF investments. Renowned experts in the field have contributed chapters. The book is organized around four themes: (1) the role and macrofinancial linkages of SWFs, (2) institutional factors, (3) investment approaches and financial markets, and (4) the postcrisis outlook. The book also discusses the challenges facing sovereign wealth funds in the coming years, from an inside perspective on countries, including Canada, Chile, China, Norway, Russia, and New Zealand. Economics of Sovereign Wealth Funds will contribute to a further understanding of the nature, strategies and behavior of SWFs and the environment in which they operate, as their importance is likely to grow in the coming years. Business

Business The essential guide to the world of work and careers. Crammed with top-quality content from the world's leading business writers and practitioners, BUSINESS is the only guide to business you'll ever need. Business

How Coaching Works This book draws together the key themes and principles of coaching, revealing the ideas that work at the root of all successful coaching techniques. It is a must-have for practising coaches, students and anyone interested in this increasingly popular subject. Business

Today's Business Communication This handy guide to excellent business communicationsis perfect for anyone, whether preparing for acareer, launching a career, or advancing in a career.Future savvy business professionals understand thatevery organization expects employees to be exceptionalbusiness communicators and this book will getyou there.Inside, the authors lead you through the most frequentlyencountered business communication situationswith a combined 30 years of marketing andcommunication experience. Their success will give youvery accessible, entertaining, and informative answersto your questions. Also included are real anecdotesfrom business professionals from different industries. Business

The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights This Commentary on the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) provides a detailed textual analysis of TRIPS - a pivotal international agreement on intellectual property rights.TRIPS sets minimum standards for national laws on copyright, patents, trademarks and other forms of intellectual property rights. TRIPS profoundly impacts upon the regulation of access to medicines, compulsory licensing of copyright material, geographical indicators and other significant IP-related matters. Business

Handbook of Management and Creativity This Handbook draws on current research and case studies to consider how managers can become more creative across four aspects of their business: innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership and organisation - and does so in an accessible, engaging and user-friendly format. Business

Advanced Introduction to International Political Economy Advanced Introduction to International Political Economy (Elgar Advanced Introduction) Business

Handbook of Research on Techno-Entrepreneurship Techno-entrepreneurship is broadly defined as the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial activities of both existing and nascent companies operating in technology-intensive environments. This second edition examines the latest trends in techno-entrepreneurship. Business

Macroeconomics This important textbook offers a comprehensive look into the two main traditions in contemporary macroeconomics - New Classical and Keynesian - and examines the work of economists who have drawn on principles from both traditions to form a new, integrated approach known as New Neoclassical Synthesis. Importantly, this provides the theoretical foundation for much of current mainstream economics and the work done by central banks around the world. With a dual focus on research methods and policy applications, this book bridges the gap between intermediate macroeconomic and advanced graduate-level texts, making it an ideal resource for senior undergraduate and Masters students in applied economics programs. Business

Gender in Organizations Diversifying the workforce is becoming increasingly important, with gender equality being a central feature of overall equality. Men seem to be part of the problem and a necessary part of the solution. This collection ties these themes together in the context of talent management and organizational effectiveness. Business

The Role of the Postal and Delivery Sector in a Digital Age This volume, the result of the 21st Conference on Postal and Delivery Economics (Ireland, 2013), describes the continuing problem of the decline of the postal sector in the face of electronic competition and offers strategies for the survival of mail services in a digital age. Business

An Introduction to Quantitative Finance The quantitative nature of complex financial transactions makes them a fascinating subject area for mathematicians of all types. This book gives an insight into financial engineering while building on introductory probability courses by detailing one of the most fascinating applications of the subject. Business

No Turning Back Paul Addison charts the vastly changing character of British society since the end of the Second World War, bringing to the subject the personal point of view of someone who has lived through it all and seen the Britain of his youth turn into a very different country, but who in the final reckoning still prefers the present to the past. Business

Accounting Accounting: A Very Short Introduction introduces terms like 'debits', 'pre-tax income' and 'goodwill'. Christopher Nobes covers all of the basic concepts of accounting and examines the main areas of accounting work, such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, auditing, and management accounting. Business

Booderee National Park Discover why Booderee National Park is a special part of Australia’s natural heritage. Business

Sell Well Research has revealed that more sales are successfully concluded when a technique is used whereby the salesperson asks questions of a client rather than just informing them of a product or service. Sell Well: How to make every sale, every time introduces this technique and shows how to best utilise it in the market so that you, too, can excel at selling. Because earning a decent, even spectacular, living from selling is now within your reach. This is the book every salesperson, whether new or experienced, should not be without. Business

Research Handbook on Sustainable Co-operative Enterprise Co-operatives are found in all industry sectors and almost all countries around the world. However, despite their significant economic and social contributions, the academic literature has largely ignored these important businesses. This book is a detailed examination of the co-operative enterprise business model and the factors that help to enhance its sustainability and resilience, as well as those forces that lead to its destruction. Business

Theory and Empirical Research in Social Entrepreneurship Scholars and policy makers have long recognized entrepreneurship as a powerful engine of economic growth. There is clear evidence, however, that when it comes to social entrepreneurship, policy attention has not been matched by growth in scholarly research. This volume illustrates the type of empirical effort that must take place for the field to advance. Business

An Introduction to Computational Stochastic PDEs This book offers a practical presentation of stochastic partial differential equations arising in physical applications and their numerical approximation. Business

WTO Disciplines on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures A legal and normative analysis of WTO disciplines on industrial and agricultural subsidies and countervailing duties. Business

Introductory Econometrics for Finance The only econometrics textbook written specifically for finance students with no prior knowledge of econometrics, including extensive online student support. Business

Responsibility for Human Rights An original analysis of which global actors are responsible for human rights in today's world and why. Business

Institutions, Property Rights, and Economic Growth This volume showcases the impact of the work of Douglass North, father of the field of new institutional economics. Business

Money as God? An interdisciplinary study of the nature of money and its impact on our economic, social, political, legal and spiritual lives. Business

Our Uncommon Heritage An important, interdisciplinary study of the many dimensions of human-driven biodiversity change. Business

Oil, Democracy, and Development in Africa This book focuses on the history, key industry and policy actors, and political economic outcomes in oil-producing African states. Business

Microeconomics The issues of microeconomics - including individuals' financial choices and firms' decisions about hiring and firing - have a large impact on the economic world, arguably as much, if not more than, macroeconomics. In this Very Short Introduction Avinash Dixit clearly explains what microeconomics is by using examples from around the world. Business

The Language of Law and Economics A dictionary of the key concepts and terminology of modern law and economics, for professionals, students and scholars. Business

Uncertainty This book explain the ways in which uncertainty is an important factor in the problems of risk and policy analysis. Business

Megaprojects and Risk A fascinating account of the problems and possible solutions involved in managing megaprojects. Business

The Systems View of Life The first volume to integrate life's biological, cognitive, social, and ecological dimensions into a single, coherent framework. Business

The Principles and Practice of International Aviation Law This book provides an introduction to, and demystification of, the private and public dimensions of international aviation law. Business

Cambridge Handbook of Institutional Investment and Fiduciary Duty A comprehensive reference work that explores recent changes and future trends in the principles that govern institutional investors and fiduciaries. Business

International Human Resource Management International Human Resource Management offers a contemporary and multilayered introduction to international and comparative human resource management for university study. Business

Point Made In Point Made, Ross Guberman uses the work of great advocates as the basis of a valuable, step-by-step brief-writing and motion-writing strategy for practitioners. The author takes an empirical approach, drawing heavily on the writings of the nation's 50 most influential lawyers, including Barack Obama, John Roberts, Elena Kagan, Ted Olson, and David Boies. Their strategies, demystified and broken down into specific, learnable techniques, become a detailed writing guide full of practical models. Business

Resolving Transfer Pricing Disputes This analysis provides novel insights into the resolution of transfer pricing disputes around the world. Business

Joyriding in Riyadh Based on four years of fieldwork, Joyriding in Riyadh explores the history and social fabric of Riyadh, and of Saudi Arabia, through youth culture, specifically joyriding. Business

Rethinking Housing Bubbles Steven D. Gjerstad and Nobel Laureate Vernon L. Smith demonstrate the critical role that household and bank balance sheets play in economic cycles. Business

The Manufacturing of Markets Leading scholars from law, political science and economics explore the challenges in designing efficient markets in both private and public sector. Business

Shakespeare and the Digital World This collection brings the broad discussion about digital humanities into focus through Shakespeare in research, teaching, publishing and performance. Business

Handbook of Research on Small Business and Entrepreneurship This insightful Handbook focuses on behaviour, performance and relationships in small and entrepreneurial firms. It introduces a variety of contemporary topics, research methods and theoretical frameworks that will provide cutting edge analysis, stimulate thought, raise further questions and demonstrate the complexity of the rapidly-advancing field of entrepreneurship. Business

Food Consumption in China ‘With the world’s largest population and second largest economy, China plays an important role in global food production and consumption. This book by a distinguished group of authors is timely to present an updated analysis of food consumption in China. The material covered is informative and comprehensive. All food-related traders, researchers and analysts would benefit from reading this book.’ - Yanrui Wu, The University of Western Australia, Australia Business

The System Worked Renowned political scientist Daniel W. Drezner argues that the Great Recession is in fact a global economic governance success story. Business

Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism David Harvey examines the foundational contradictions of capital, and reveals the fatal contradictions that are now inexorably leading to its end Business

Business Environment in a Global Context Business Environment in a Global Context offers, in a readily accessible way, an in-depth analysis of the business environment at regional, national, and international levels. Incorporating case studies throughout, the key issues, concepts, and theories are supported by practical examples from the business world. Business

The Economic Nature of the Firm Brings together classic and more recent contributions on the nature and organization of firms. Business

Trade and Civilisation in the Indian Ocean Before the age of Industrial Revolution, the great Asian civilisations constituted areas not only of high culture but also of advanced economic development. Business

The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain This is a readable and comprehensive account of British economic history from 1700 to 1860. Business

The Cambridge History of Capitalism Volume 1 of a definitive two-volume reference tracing the rise and development of capitalism from ancient to modern times. Business

The Cambridge History of Capitalism Volume 2 of a definitive two-volume reference exploring the spread and impact of capitalism across the world. Business

Economic Policy This book is an English language version of Politique économique, previously published in French by De Boeck & Larcier. It fills a major gap by presenting stylized facts and key questions for modern economic policy together with the essential theoretical tools in major policy fields: fiscal policy, monetary policy, international finance, tax policy, and long-term growth. The causes and lessons of the financial crisis are addressed comprehensively. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Organizational Climate and Culture This Handbook is a unique compendium of thinking, research, and practice on organizational climate and culture, integrating scholarship from both fields into one major work. Authors explore these themes in context of contemporary practice with comprehensive case studies of 3M, McDonald's, the Mayo Clinic, PepsiCo and Tata. Business

Handbook of Research on Employee Voice ‘This Handbook is an important contribution to knowledge about employee voice which combines a variety of approaches to the subject by drawing on different disciplines, forms and philosophies. It provides new research from a wide range of national and international experience and covers both collective and individual means of expressing the views of employees in the workplace. A feature of the Handbook is that it covers not only employment relations perspectives on the subject but also draws upon human resource management as well as organisational studies. The editors are leading authors in the subject area and have brought together both established authors and emerging scholars who have fresh approaches to the role of employee voice in organisations and society. I am sure that the Handbook will become a standard reference in the future.’- Russell Lansbury, University of Sydney, Australia Business

Research Handbook on International Energy Law International energy law is an elusive but important concept. There is no body of law called ‘international energy law’, nor is there any universally accepted definition for it, yet many specialised areas of international law have a direct relationship with energy policy. The Research Handbook on International Energy Law examines various aspects of international energy law and offers a comprehensive account of its basic concepts and processes. Business

New Capitalism in Turkey ‘Power has shifted in Turkey over the last decade, both within business and the state, towards groups with religious-conservative rather than Kemalist-secular sensibilities. This book goes deep inside this transformation to analyze the role of Muslim business networks and their relationship with the state. You will not find a better guide to Turkey’s emergent new capitalism.’- Dani Rodrik, Institute for Advanced Study, US Business

The Business Environment of Europe The only comprehensive textbook on Europe's business environment, examining the region's economics and policies in social, political and historical contexts. Business

International Commercial Contracts The book verifies the impact of national law and transnational rules on international contracts, particularly those with an arbitration clause. Business

Statistical Modeling and Inference for Social Science This textbook is an introduction to probability theory, statistical inference and statistical modeling for graduate students and practitioners beginning social science research. Business

Environmental Markets Environmental Markets explains the prospects of using markets to improve environmental quality and resource conservation. Business

Schemes of Arrangement This book examines schemes of arrangement, which are an invaluable tool for reorganising companies' capital. Business

Public Trust in Business Provides much-needed thinking on the topic of public trust in business, blending current academic research with conclusions for future practice. Business

Predictive Modeling Applications in Actuarial Science This book is for actuaries and financial analysts developing their expertise in statistics and who wish to become familiar with concrete examples of predictive modeling. Business

Strategic Talent Management Drawing on recent theoretical contributions, this Cambridge Companion presents an up-to-date, critical review of talent management within a global context. Business

Transnational Climate Change Governance Leading experts provide the first comprehensive account of transnational efforts to respond to climate change, for researchers, graduate students and policy makers. Business

India's Healthcare Industry This book analyzes the historical development and current state of India's healthcare industry using some interesting case studies. Business

Financial Education for Youth The importance of financial literacy and specifically the need to promote financial education has been recognised as an important contributor to improved financial inclusion and individuals’ financial well-being as well as a support to financial stability. The relevance of financial education policies is acknowledged at the highest global policy level: in 2012, G20 Leaders endorsed the OECD/INFE High-level Principles on National Strategies for Financial Education that specifically identify youth as one of the priority targets of government policies in this domain. That same year, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers of Finance identified financial literacy as a critical life skill. The publication addresses the challenges linked to the introduction of financial education in schools, and provides practical guidance and case studies to assist policy makers, and a comparative analysis of existing learning frameworks for financial education in the formal school system.   Business

Sports Journalism 'I always turn to the sport section first. The sport section record people's accomplishments; the front page nothing but man's failures.' - Earl Warren. Sports journalism, once dismissed as the 'toyshop' editorial department, has grown in importance as sport has become bigger and bigger business, generating billions in revenue to those who own teams, franchises, tournaments and organisations. Millions consume their newspapers from back to front and the audience for Britain's only 24 sports news channel more than eclipses news rivals. This book gives aspiring journalists and those reporters looking to move into sports journalism an inside track on what is needed to succeed in one of the most competitive media markets. Sports journalism is changing - the proliferation of dedicated TV channels, websites, radio stations, niche publications and, of course, newspapers offers a world of opportunity, but has also led to a change in the nature of the job. Drawing on the personal experiences of established and recently qualified reporters, it covers the whole range of skills required by sports journalists from traditional match reporting, news gathering, feature writing and colour copy to the modern demands such as providing a live blog, snaps for a website and updating a Twitter feed even before you getting around writing your story. You might be juggling the demands of a website that craves immediate SEO-friendly content with the requirements of a newspaper - which will still want the latest and freshest take on the story with a witty, punchy and original intro. Sport Journalism is an essential practical guide to sports journalism, focusing on the traditional key skills still required for success as a reporter but illustrating the increasing importance placed on multimedia, as print, online and broadcast journalism converge. Business

A Professional and Practitioner's Guide to Public Relations Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, Second Edition Contemporary public relations practice has developedover the last several decades from the weak third sisterin marketing, advertising, and public relations mix to afull player. To help you keep up to speed with the excitingchanges and developments of publications, this book hasbeen updated to provide you with the necessary understandingof the problems and promises of public relationsresearch, measurement, and evaluation.As a public relations professional, this book will guideyou through the effective use of methods, measures, andevaluation in providing grounded evidence of the success(or failure) of public relations campaigns. This second editiontakes a best practices approach—one that focuses onchoosing the appropriate method and rigorously applyingthat method to collect the data that best answers theobjectives of the research. It also presents an approach topublic relations that emphasizes the profession’s impacton the client’s return on investment in the public relationsfunction. Business

The Social Order of the Underworld In today's prisons, gangs protect inmates and enforce deals in illicit markets. In doing so, prison gangs promote order in prison. This book uses economics to explore the secret world of the convict culture, inmate hierarchy, and prison gang politics to explain why and how prison gangs form and operate. Business

Food and Beverage Service for Levels 1 and 2 Ensure you have all the essential skills and support you'll need to succeed for the latest Level 1 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service. Specifically designed with Level 1 and Level 2 learners in mind, this resource explains all key concepts clearly, and the topics are mapped carefully to both the NVQ and VRQ in Professional Food and Beverage Service at Levels 1 and 2 so you can find what you need easily. - Follow the structure of the units in each qualification with chapter headings and subheadings matched to the qualifications - Master important service skills with photographic step-by-step sequences - Grasp important definitions with key terms boxes and a glossary - Test your understanding with activities at the end of every chapter which will help you prepare for assessment Business

Digital Bank Digital Bank tracks the innovations in banking and how the mobile internet is changing the dynamics of consumer and corporate relationships with their banks.The implication is that banks must become digitised, and that is a challenge as becoming aDigital Bankdemands new services focused upon 21st-century technologies. Digital Bank not only includes extensive guidance and background on the digital revolution in banking, but also in-depth analysis of the activities of incumbent banks such as Barclays in the UK and mBank in Poland, as well as new start-ups such as Metro Bank and disruptive new models of banking such as FIDOR Bank in Germany. Add on to these a comprehensive sprinkling of completely new models of finance, such as Zopa and Bitcoin, and you can see that this book is a must-have for anyone involved in the future of business, commerce and banking. Business

Finding Australian Birds A guide to the special birds found across Australia's vastly varied landscapes. Business

The Toyota Product Development System The ability to bring new and innovative products to market rapidly is the prime critical competence for any successful consumer-driven company. All industries, especially automotive, are slashing product development lead times in the current hyper-competitive marketplace. This book is the first to thoroughly examine and analyze the truly effective product development methodology that has made Toyota the most forward-thinking company in the automotive industry. Winner of the 2007 Shingo Prize For Excellence In Manufacturing Research! In The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process, and Technology, James Morgan and Jeffrey Liker compare and contrast the world-class product development process of Toyota with that of a U.S. competitor. They use extensive examples from Toyota and the U.S. competitor to demonstrate value stream mapping as an extraordinarily powerful tool for continuous improvement. Through examples and case studies, this book illustrates specific techniques and proven practices for dealing with challenges associated with product development, such as synchronizing multiple disciplines, multiple function workload leveling, compound process variation, effective technology integration, and knowledge management. Readers of this book can focus on optimizing the entire product development value stream rather than focus on a specific tool or technology for local improvements. Business

Quick Response Manufacturing Developed by the author and now being employed by a number of businesses, Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) is an expansion of time-based competition, aimed at a single target with the goal of reducing lead times. The key difference between QRM and other time-based programs is that QRM covers an entire organization, from the shop floor to the office, to sales and beyond. Providing guidelines for establishing a QRM enterprise, this volume builds upon kaizen, TQM, TPM, and other practice to help organizations streamline all functions of their operation. It shows how to quickly introduce products, along with ways to rethink materials and production management. Business

Handbook on Waste Management The significant challenges associated with managing waste continues to attract international scholarly attention. This international handbook scrutinizes both developed and developing economies. It comprises original contributions from many of the most prominent scholars researching this topic. Consisting primarily of empirical research efforts - though theoretical underpinnings are also explored thoroughly - the Handbook serves to further the understanding of the behaviors of waste generators and waste processors and the array of policies influencing these behaviors. Business

Handbook of Research On Entrepreneurship ‘Alain Fayolle has brought together an impressive collection of contributions from many of the very best scholars in entrepreneurship. In bringing them together, this engaging book not only offers a very thoughtful reflection on past and present work in entrepreneurship but also insightful, new and fresh perspectives for its future study. This book is a must read for anyone who is serious about entrepreneurship, its research and the future of the field. An exciting, fresh and very timely addition - thank you.’- Sarah L. Jack, Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), UK Business

The Financial Crisis and White Collar Crime ‘In this well-researched and thoughtful new book, Nic Ryder makes a strong case for thinking more about the role of white collar crime in causing the financial crisis, and why prosecution has not been a bigger part (particularly in the UK) of the authorities’ responses to it.’- Peter Cartwright, University of NottinghamConcentrating on the relationship between the 2007 financial crisis and white-collar crime in both the United States of America and the United Kingdom this unique book asserts that such activity was an important variable that contributed towards the crisis. It also reveals a number of similarities and differences in the approach towards white-collar crime emanating from the financial crisis. Business

Urban Economics and Urban Policy ‘Urban Economics and Urban Policy pulls together cutting-edge developments in urban and regional economics and draws out their implications for urban policy. This new urban economics goes beyond simple comparative advantage and cost competitiveness of cities, and beyond simple views of capital and labor. It develops a much more complex and realistic view of what constitutes local advantage, due to the spatial sorting of different types of people and different types of firms, giving rise to a lumpy landscape of people, activities, and incomes. By taking seriously the new ways we understand the forces shaping the geography of economic development, the authors suggest fresh new ways to work with the grain of markets, but without letting them rip. It is a tour de force.’- Michael Storper, London School of Economics, UK Business

Standardization under EU Competition Rules and US Antitrust Laws Standardization under EU Competition Rules and US Antitrust Laws offers comparative insight into how technology standards and the standard setting process are regulated under United States antitrust law and European Union competition rules respectively. The current focus on single firms’ use of patents to exclude competition, for example, patent and FRAND ambush, is discussed, as well as the forms of collaboration making up the standardization process. Bjorn Lundqvist analyses the standardization process, looking, for example, at the agreements and the conduct of firms prior to the enactment of a technology standard by a Standard Setting Organisation. Lundqvist asks whether these collaborations are more of an antitrust problem in themselves than the problems (such as ‘patent thickets’, ‘anticommons’, ‘royalty stacking’ and patent/FRAND ambush) they are designed to resolve. Business

The Economic Theory of Professional Team Sports Acclaim for the first edition:‘No other title currently on the market comes close to doing what Késenne’s does. . . first-rate. Highly recommended.’- A.R. Sanderson, Choice This revised and updated edition of The Economic Theory of Professional Team Sports elaborates on the themes of the successful first edition of this book. In particular, the chapters on product and player labour markets are completely rewritten, with more attention paid to sport and the media, aspects of welfare economics and the specification of well-behaved club revenue functions. It will be required reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in sports economics. Business

Carbon-related Border Adjustment and WTO Law ‘Holzer has authored a fine study of how world trade law supervises important actual and potential climate measures. The book skillfully examines the relevant WTO rules and then applies them to various carbon-related border adjustments. The author concludes that some carbon measures may be in conflict with trade rules and makes recommendations for how to head off such conflicts. Her innovative suggestions includes recourse to preferential trade agreements.’- Professor Steve Charnovitz, The George Washington University Law School, US Business

Von Neumann, Morgenstern, and the Creation of Game Theory A reconstruction of the creation of game theory in the twentieth century by John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern. Business

The Production of Books in England 1350–1500 This book studies approaches to the production of manuscripts in medieval England, from the first commercial guilds to the advent of print. Business

Portfolio Theory and Risk Management A rigorous account of classical portfolio theory and a simple introduction to modern risk measures and their limitations. Business

Modeling Count Data This book provides guidelines and fully worked examples of how to select, construct, interpret and evaluate the full range of count models. Business

Africa's Development in Historical Perspective This edited volume addresses the root causes of Africa's persistent poverty through an investigation of its longue durée history. Business

A Gentle Introduction to Optimization Assuming only basic linear algebra, this textbook is the perfect starting point for undergraduate students from across the mathematical sciences. Business

Evidence, Decision and Causality An explanation and defence of evidential decision theory, which emphasises the symptomatic value of options over their causal role. Business

Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students aims to present a clear discussion of the research methods employed in various disciplines related to our daily life problems. The theoretical basis of research methods is explained clearly and succinctly. Collecting data is a key part of the book and this includes both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The book also describes in clear terms how students can analyse data, interpret results and link these to the literature review and hence their own contribution. It sets out a range of fundamental ideas in research methods, such as deductivism and inductivism, and explains why methodology is not the same as method. In this second edition every chapter has been re-written to be more readable and also to include more examples. The authors have also added a real student research proposal and a multiple-choice test with answers for the readers to test their own understanding of the ideas in the book. The book has been designed to illustrate research tools in a clear and accessible manner through chapters on such topics as formulating research, research design, data analysis and writing up the research results. Business

Oxford IB Diploma Programme Completely updated, with a new approach to most comprehensively cover the new 2014 syllabus and including a special focus on the new concept-based learning requirement. Every topic is covered in depth, plus full assessment support drives high achievement and TOK links aligns learning to the IB philosophy. Business

The Modern Mercenary Sean McFate lays bare the opaque world of private military contractors, explaining the economic structure of the industry and showing in detail how firms operate on the ground. As a former paratrooper and private military contractor, McFate provides an unparalleled perspective into the nuts and bolts of the industry, as well as a sobering prognosis for the future of war. Business

The European Miracle Why modern states and economies developed in Europe first, and later in India and China. Business

Post-Keynesian Economics The book is a considerably extended and fully revamped edition of the highly successful and frequently cited Foundations of Post-Keynesian Economic Analysis, published in 1992. It provides an exhaustive account of post-Keynesian economics and of the developments that have occurred in post-Keynesian theory and in the world economy over the last twenty years. Topics covered include open-economy issues, the methodological foundations of heterodox economics, consumer theory, firms and pricing, money and credit, effective demand and employment, inflation theory, and growth theories. Business

Handbook of the International Political Economy of Monetary Relations ‘Here is an intellectual feast for anyone interested in the political economy of international monetary and financial systems, served up by an impressive collection of experts. Students and specialists alike can gorge themselves on the many fascinating analyses of core issues and latest debates in the field. Highly recommended for anyone with an appetite to learn more about global money and finance.’- Eric Helleiner, University of Waterloo, CanadaThis extensive Handbook provides an in-depth exploration of the political economy dynamics associated with the international monetary and financial systems. Leading experts offer a fresh take on research into the interaction between system structure, the self-interest of private firms, the political institutions within which governments make policy, and the ideas that influence beliefs about appropriate policy responses. Crucially they also assess how these factors have shaped the political economy of various facets of monetary and financial systems. Business

Handbook on the Economics of Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity In recent years, there has been a marked proliferation in the literature on economic approaches to ecosystem management, which has created a subsequent need for real understanding of the scope and the limits of the economic approaches to ecosystems and biodiversity. Within this Handbook, carefully commissioned original contributions from acknowledged experts in the field address the new concepts and their applications, identify knowledge gaps and provide authoritative recommendations. Business

Advanced Introduction to Cultural Economics ‘Ruth Towse presents a fabulous, broad ranging overview of cultural economics. The book is up to the state of knowledge, is easy to read and reveals sound judgment. I highly recommend the book to anyone concerned about the relationship of culture to society - as everyone should!’- Bruno S. Frey, University of Zurich, Switzerland and Zeppelin University, GermanyElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, Professor Ruth Towse, this book presents a comprehensive yet concise introduction to cultural economics. She covers a broad range of topics in the arts and cultural industries, using the tools of economics to explain their supply and demand, production and consumption. Starting from the 1960s concern about costs and public finance in the performing arts, the subject has developed over the last fifty years to include museums and built heritage, and lately, the wider creative industries and their issues with copyright. This book explains the theoretical underpinnings and reports on the main empirical research on the creative industries, cultural policy, performing arts, heritage, artists’ labour markets, copyright, broadcasting, film and music, festivals, cities of culture, creative clusters and economic impact. Business

Teaching Entrepreneurship ‘Of course, entrepreneurship can be taught, and this books shows how. Using scholarly research as the foundation, the authors have crafted a set of practices to foster entrepreneurial thinking that should be incorporated in all courses across the entire curriculum.’- Tina Seelig, Stanford University, US‘Practice makes perfect and Babson professors Neck, Greene and Brush lead the way for global management education’s thirst for excellence in entrepreneurship education. Teaching Entrepreneurship is an excellent read and detailed guide for creating a strong program that inspires innovation and entrepreneurial strategies for business academics and practitioners.’- John Fernandes, President and Chief Executive Officer, AACSB International Business

Handbook of Research Methods on Intuition How does one go about studying intuition - a complex,cross-disciplinary field, which is still developing? How canintuition be captured in situ? How can a researcher harness their ownintuition? This book uses method-related themes to help answer thesequestions and explore innovative developments in intuition research.The authors explore effects of cognitive systems and capabilities, therole of emotions and stress and highlight challenges of quantitativeapproaches. They investigate qualitative techniques for mapping intuition, illustrate the use of grounded theory and, finally, review the role of researchers’ own expertise and intuition. This book will be invaluable for new and experienced scholars to help them expand their research methods repertoire. Business

Contemporary Issues in Management ‘What do animals, alternative organizations and ambiguity have in common? This splendid collection provides a fascinating range of contemporary issues for the reader to chew on, and gives space for some critical voices to explore the messiness of work organizations.’- Martin Parker, University of Leicester, UK Business

Social Entrepreneurship in the Water Sector ‘So often environmental protection is neglected in the social entrepreneurship literature, even though the environmental movement has a lot to offer in terms of empirical and theoretical developments. This book makes a hugely important contribution to filling that gap, lending weight to social innovation theory and providing a good case-study resource. The book bridges the gap between social and environmental outcomes.’- Tim Curtis, The University of Northampton, UKThere are few sectors where ‘getting things done sustainably’ is as important as it is for the water sector. From drinking water and sanitation to water use in agriculture, industry, and ecosystems, Rafael Ziegler and his co-authors investigate the contribution of social entrepreneurship to the sustainable use of water. Business

Herding Cats One of the top marketing challenges that marketing managersand executives face today is to better understand social mediaand its promise as a marketing platform. The social media ecosystem,including traditional platforms such as Facebook andTwitter and upstarts such as Instagram and Snapchat, haveevolved significantly over the past 10 years; so much so thatkeeping pace with the latest social media platforms can seemlike herding cats.Inside, the authors provide a timeless perspective on how tocreate, manage, and measure social media content to help youcraft a more strategic approach to your social media efforts.They simplify the concept of branding and advertising (fueledby social media) so you can focus on fostering customer engagement;craft your organization’s unique story; tell that storystrategically via social media channels; organize, manage, monitor,and measure those efforts; identify key metrics and measurethe performance through analytics; and understand the extentof change brought on by digital and social media related to howyou engage your customers. Business

Modern Economic Regulation This book synthesises the vast literature on economic regulation into a coherent overview of regulatory theory and practice. Business

Optimization Models This accessible textbook demonstrates how to recognize, simplify, model and solve optimization problems – and apply these principles to new projects. Business

Principles of Financial Economics This second edition includes new chapters on infinite-time security markets and more focus on portfolio choice and risk allocations. Business

The Economics of Public-Private Partnerships The authors provide a summary of the main lessons learned from the past twenty-five years regarding public-private partnerships. Business

Legacies of British Slave-Ownership This book puts the legacies of slavery squarely back into modern British history. Business

Lean Assembly With examples drawn from aerospace, electronics, household appliance, personal products, and automotive industries, Lean Assembly covers the engineering of assembly operations through: Characterizing the demand in terms of volume by product and product family, component consumption, seasonal variability and life cycle.Matching the physical structure of the shop floor to the demand with the goal of approaching takt-driven production as closely as possible.Working out the details of assembly tasks station by station, including station sizing, tooling, fixturing, operator instructions, part presentation, conveyance between stations, and the geometry of assembly lines as a whole.Incorporating mistake-proofing, successive inspection, and test operations for quality assurance. Lean Assembly differs from most other books on lean manufacturing in that it focuses on technical content as a driver for implementation methods. The emphasis is on exactly what should be done. This book should be the "dog-eared" and "penciled-in" resource on every assembly engineer's desk. Business

Superintelligence This seminal book injects the topic of superintelligence into the academic and popular mainstream. What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In a tour de force of analytic thinking, Bostrom lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life. Business

Under Corporate Skies Relating the story of a tiny town pitted against a strong corporation, this account strives to voice the concerns of local communities when they come into conflict with corporate profits. With the help of Erin Brockovich, the small town of Yarloop in Western Australia is fighting its powerful neighbor, Alcoa World Alumina. Their struggle is over social, health, and environmental concerns surrounding Alcoa’s Wagerup alumina refinery. The stories told here are shared by communities around the world amidst ongoing industrialization and resultant collisions between social and economic interests. Depicting life under corporate influence, this study explicitly illustrates that profits matter—but not more than people and place. Business

Decision Modelling for Health Economic Evaluation This book deals with the key techniques and approaches that can be used to estimate the cost-effectiveness of health care interventions. It is a practical guide, using examples and encouraging the reader to apply the methods. A supporting website is available. Business

Proactive Risk Management Listed as one of the 30 Best Business Books of 2002 by Executive Book Summaries. Proactive Risk Management's unique approach provides a model of risk that is scalable to any size project or program and easily deployable into any product development or project management life cycle. It offers methods for identifying drivers (causes) of risks so you can manage root causes rather than the symptoms of risks. Providing you with an appropriate quantification of the key factors of a risk allows you to prioritize those risks without introducing errors that render the numbers meaningless. This book stands apart from much of the literature on project risk management in its practical, easy-to-use, fact-based approach to managing all of the risks associated with a project. The depth of actual how-to information and techniques provided here is not available anywhere else. Business

Lean Culture The hard part of implementing a lean transformation, according to most experts, is dealing with the "soft" issues, such as culture change. Getting employees to live and breathe lean -- actively supporting and buying into lean concepts and philosophy, always searching for ways to eliminate waste, and continuously improving processes and providing greater value for customers -- is the real challenge when building and sustaining a lean culture. Lean Culture: Collected Practices and Cases provides a variety of case studies taken from articles previously published in Lean Manufacturer Advisor: the monthly newsletter by Productivity Press. All focus on cultural issues, ranging from the role of top management, to training and development of workers and managers, to building buy-in and to sustaining the culture. Highlights include: Practical, in-depth descriptions of cultural issues in a lean transformation, written in a conversational, easy-to-read style. Many case studies unavailable from any other single source. Articles categorized by specific area - all desired information is easily located. Real-world information about culture change collected in one handy book. Business

OECD Investment Policy Reviews This review illustrates the significant progress made by the government of Mauritius in improving its investment climate in recent years. It highlights major initiatives and specific policy measures undertaken, as well as areas that need further reforms to attract more and better investment, both domestic and foreign. While numerous policy advances have been achieved, this review identifies remaining challenges and policy options. Business

Religion and Trade This vibrant collected volume considers the question: how, exactly, did the relationship between trade and religion develop historically? Examining a wide range of commercial exchanges across religious boundaries around the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans during the second millennium, it offers a variety of perspectives on this intriguing and surprisingly neglected subject. Business

The Development of Human Resource Management Across Nations ‘This is an excellent book. Bruce Kaufman, in his ever thoughtful way, has not just analyzed the history of the development of HRM, but assembled 17 chapters in which world-class local experts report on that history in their own country. The book is full of fascinating information, stories and analysis and will be a touchstone text for everyone wanting to break out of the usual narrow ethnocentric view that often afflicts studies of HRM.’- Chris Brewster, University of Reading, UKThis volume contains country studies of the historical development of human resource management (HRM) in seventeen different nations. The nations span all regions of the world and each chapter is written by a national expert. Primary attention is given to HRM developments in industry, but university research and teaching are also covered. Human resource management is defined broadly to include industrial relations and each chapter places the historical development of HRM in a broad political, social, and economic context. Business

The Dictionary of Health Economics This third edition of Anthony Culyer’s authoritative The Dictionary of Health Economics brings the material right up to date as well as adding plentiful amounts of new information, with a number of revised definitions. There are now nearly 3,000 entries in this comprehensive work. This third edition includes 250 new references as sources for definitions and examples of practice and the bibliography comprises roughly 1,400 items. Anthony Culyer has refined and made the system of cross-references and internet links even more comprehensive than in previous editions. This Dictionary is as complete a statement as exists anywhere of what it is that every health economist ought to know. Business

Mapping National Innovation Ecosystems ‘Frenkel and Maital provide a ground-breaking deeply-delving study of innovation systems, offering guidance for decision-making practitioners that links theory with case-based learning opportunities.’- Michael Radnor, Chairman and co-founder, Global Advanced Technology Innovation Consortium (GATIC)IIncreasingly, researchers and policymakers alike recognize that innovations are generated by complex and dynamic national ecosystems that include government, industry, universities and schools. Because these systems differ by country and are strongly influenced by culture, effective policy and research strategies require a systems approach, in which policy consensus is built on a clear understanding of how each nation’s innovation ecosystem functions. Scholars and students of innovation and management will find this book an invaluable resource, as will innovation policymakers across the world. Business

Sweden and the Revival of the Capitalist Welfare State ‘Sweden has a remarkable political culture that marries market liberalism and social democratic sensibilities. Bergh's fine book helps us get beyond a sense of paradox in that.’- Daniel Klein, George Mason University, USThis book tackles a number of controversial questions regarding Sweden’s economic and political development:• How did Sweden become rich?• How did Sweden become egalitarian?• Why has Sweden since the early 1990s grown faster than the US and most EU-countries despite its high taxes and generous welfare state? The author uses new research on institutions and economic reforms to explain the rise, the fall and the recent revival of the Swedish welfare state. The central argument is that a generous welfare state like Sweden’s can work well, provided that it is built on well-functioning capitalist institutions and economic openess. Business

A Guide to the Global Business Environment ‘I have used the materials contained in this book extensively in a major trade-related capacity, building a technical training program for trade officials and business people in six countries in Southeast Asia to great effect. The book fills an important gap in the existing literature on the subject and links international economic policy to practical hands on international business management. It underlines the importance of understanding the increasingly complex nature of international markets and offers useful options for mitigating their risk.’ - Wayne Robinson, Estey Centre for Law and Economics in International Trade, CanadaThis MBA textbook provides a guide to the international institutions, both public and private, that exist to regulate and facilitate international business. William Kerr and Nicholas Perdikis explain how international business decision making should take into account the ideas and institutions that make up the international commercial environment, such as why trade theories are important to business; the ways in which governments can restrict trade; the role of international trade rules in reducing risk; the threats that anti-dumping and countervail actions pose; the pros and cons of operating multilaterally; the role of trading houses and the advantages of using private sector institutions to settle international business disputes. Business

Clinical Governance This is an accessible and practical guide to clinical governance in healthcare, designed to help practitioners and students deliver better care to patients. Business

The Definitive Book of Branding With the growing body of knowledge on branding, there are now more facets of branding that brand custodians need to know than ever before. A unique compilation of branding experts, The Definitive Book of Branding addresses the needs of branding professionals across the world. The book walks the reader through the different ways in which brands drive the company’s strategy, bring meaning to employees, instil passion in consumers, and maintain their appeal over time and across countries. It does not look only at the marketing aspect of brands but also at the organizational aspects of branding, which provides a holistic approach to the subject. Business

Corporate Coaching Worldwide, organizations invest heavily on their employees to enhance their capabilities and manage growth and build competitive advantage. Through a comprehensive approach, Corporate Coaching shows how organizations can use coaching as a development tool to improve the effectiveness of employees at all levels of management. This book focuses on how to improve individual and organizational performance using coaching, develop the leadership pipeline and evolve a coaching culture. The book is a ’How To’ guide for corporate coaching, written primarily for human resource and learning and development professionals. It will help readers understand the nuances of corporate coaching and make better decisions in introducing coaching as an intervention for organization development. Sponsors or decision makers of coaching intervention can use the methods given in this book for measuring the return on coaching investment and evaluating the effectiveness of corporate coaching. Business

HRD Audit Human capital is an essential component of the market value as well as brand value of every organization. HRD Audit presents the first-ever comprehensive approach to evaluating and re-designing human resource development (HRD) function and interventions, and maximizing their contribution to business goals and human capital formation. A unique feature of the book is the HRD Score Card approach that organizations can use to assess and benchmark their level of HRD and its alignment with business goals. The second edition is thoroughly updated and revised to cater to the needs of current practitioners and students. It aligns the chapters with the HRD Score Card 2500, which itself is based on the first edition of HRD Audit and developments thereafter. Business

Managerial Communication The first book of its kind to offer a unique functionsapproach to managerial communication, Managerial Communicationexplores what the communication managersactually do in business across the planning, organizing,leading, and controlling functions. Focusing on theory andapplication that will help managers and future managersunderstand the practices of management communication,this book combines ideas from industry experts, popularculture, news events, and academic articles and bookswritten by leading scholars.All of the levels of communication (intrapersonal, interpersonal,group, organizational, and intercultural) play arole in managerial communication and are discussed thoroughly.The top, middle, and frontline communications inwhich managers engage are also addressed. Expoundingon theories of communication, the authors relate them tothe theories of management—such as crisis management,impression management, equity theory, and effective presentationskills. These are the skills that are invaluable tomanagement. Business

Journalism In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction to Journalism, Ian Hargreaves considers the role and place of journalism in our constantly evolving digital world. Exploring issues relating to privacy, democracy, the entertainment industry, and global social media, Hargreaves explores the shape and influence of journalism in years to come. Business

The Psychology of Risk This second edition explores the psychology of risk, examining how individuals think, feel and act. Business

The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain A new edition of the leading textbook on the economic history of Britain, Volume 1 (1700–1870) offers new approaches to classic issues Business

The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain A new edition of the leading textbook on the economic history of Britain, Volume 2 re-examines Britain's economic growth and decline during the twentieth century. Business

The Entrepreneurial Arch Ideal for students and practitioners, this is a concise introduction to entrepreneurship based on a tried-and-tested model, the entrepreneurial arch. Business

Skills and Inequality This book argues that critical choices about the institutional design of education systems in the post-war period have long-term implications for social inequality. Business

The Dynamics of Broadband Markets in Europe First in-depth analysis of broadband developments in Europe, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, with chapter contributions provided by in-country experts. Business

The British Patent System during the Industrial Revolution 1700–1852 A fundamental reassessment of the contribution of patenting to British industrialisation during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Business

Expert Adjustments of Model Forecasts Brings together current theoretical insights and new empirical results to examine expert adjustment of model forecasts from an econometric perspective. Business

Beyond Smoke and Mirrors This book is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's assessment of options for switching to sustainable energy provision to avert potentially disastrous consequences of climate change. Business

The IBNET Water Supply and Sanitation Blue Book 2014 Well-run water utilities play an important role in ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Consumers need reliable access to high quality and affordable water and sanitation services. To deliver these basic services efficiently and effectively requires high-performing utilities that are able to respond to urban growth, to connect with the poor, and to improve wastewater disposal practices. The International Benchmarking Network for Water and Sanitation Utilities of the World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program (IBNET) has been involved in water sector monitoring since 1997. IBNET works to improve utility performance through enhanced sharing of critical knowledge and expertise, to expand access to comparative data among utilities globally, and to promote best practice among water supply and sanitation providers. By delivering access to technical and financial information on utility performance, IBNET enables key stakeholders to do their jobs better: utility managers and employees can identify areas for improvement; governments can monitor and adjust sector policies and programs; regulators can ensure that customers get value; investors can identify viable markets and opportunities for creating value; and customer groups and NGOs can exercise 'voice' in an informed way. The IBNET Water Supply and Sanitation Blue Book 2014 summarizes the water sector status from 2006 to 2011. Since 2006, municipal water performance has improved despite accelerated urbanization and the impacts of triple crises (food, fuel, and financial). Overall coverage has increased and piped water and wastewater services became accessible to more people. An increasing number of utilities now actively handle the water billing, collection, and water management through metering. IBNET tools, such as data collection instruments and protocols, the IBNET database, and the IBNET tariff database, enable enhanced sharing of information on close to 4,500 utilities from more than 130 countries and territories. Business

International Handbook on Ageing and Public Policy The International Handbook on Ageing and Public Policy explores the challenges arising from the ageing of populations across the globe for government, policy makers, the private sector and civil society. It examines various national state approaches to welfare provisions for older people, and highlights alternatives based around the voluntary and third-party sector, families and private initiatives. The Handbook is highly relevant for academics interested in this critical issue, and offers important messages for policy makers and practitioners. Business

Handbook of Choice Modelling Choice modelling is an increasingly important technique for forecasting and valuation, with applications in fields such as transportation, health and environmental economics. For this reason it has attracted attention from leading academics and practitioners and methods have advanced substantially in recent years. This Handbook, composed of contributions from senior figures in the field, summarises the essential analytical techniques and discusses the key current research issues. It will be of interest to academics, students and practitioners in a wide range of areas. Business

Public–Private Partnerships and the Law This timely book examines the legal regulation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and provides a systematic overview of PPPs and their functions. It covers both the contractual relationships between public and private actors and the relationships between PPPs and third parties, such as end-users. Business

International Handbook on Whistleblowing Research ‘This Handbook is testament to the value of whistleblowing for democracy, with new research and existing knowledge probed with fresh and urgent questions. What is the impact of global technology on public accountability, journalism and whistleblower protection? If indifference is what really matters, is focus on retaliation misplaced? What stops those in authority from heeding whistleblowers? A vital resource for anyone fighting to protect whistleblowers anywhere to better articulate whose interests are really at stake and what needs to be done.’ - Anna Myers, lawyer and Expert Coordinator of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN)In the modern age of institutions, whistleblowing is now established as one of the most important processes - if not the single most important process - by which governments and corporations are kept accountable to the societies they are meant to serve. This essential Handbook provides researchers and policy makers from around the world with a comprehensive overview of the state of our knowledge regarding this vital process. In addition to drawing from the last 30 years of progressively more systematic research into whistleblowing, it also provides cutting-edge analysis of the conceptual and practical challenges that researchers will want to confront in the next decade. Business

Climate Economics This unique and erudite text on the economics of climate change and climate policy can be used at three different levels - advanced undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral. It comprehensively covers the critical issues and clearly identifies the specific sections each level of reader should explore. Topics include the costs and benefits of adaptation and mitigation, discounting, uncertainty, policy instruments, and international agreements. Lectures can be combined with exercises, guided reading, or the building and application of an integrated assessment model. The book is accompanied by a website with background material, data, opinion pieces and videos. Although primarily intended for use in the classroom, anyone with an interest in climate policy can use this text as a reference. Business

Competing Values Leadership This thoroughly updated book serves as the key source for understanding the Competing Values Framework, one of the most widely used and highly cited frameworks in the world. The authors, who have been at the foundation of developing, applying and studying this framework for over three decades, explain how it helps foster successful leadership, improve organizational effectiveness and promote value creation. Business

Financial Sustainability for Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit organizations face fierce competition for funding, especially during times of financial crisis. In order to effectively further their goals and make a long-term impact in the communities they serve, these organizations must remain financially viable and sustainable. This book equips students training to become better nonprofit leaders with the information and conceptual frameworks needed to ensure their organizations are financially sustainable. Using practical tips and illustrative case examples, it guides the reader to an understanding of the structures and processes of nonprofit organizations, and includes detailed coverage of financial analysis, budget management, cash flow, financial accountability and reporting, investing, fundraising, and organizational growth. This book is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners in social service administration, human service leadership, public and community health, public administration, organization management, and health care administration and management. Business

IPO In this practical guide to initial public offerings, Philippe Espinasse explains the pros and cons of turning private businesses into listed companies. In straightforward, jargon-free language he details the strategies, procedures, and documentation for different forms of listings, and describes the process of marketing and pricing an international IPO. The guide includes many real-life case studies, sample documents, an extensive glossary of terms, and a review of listing requirements for major stock exchanges. It also discusses recent developments in global equity capital markets. This fully revised paperback edition includes additional case studies, information on recent regulatory changes, and new sections on Malaysia and business trusts in Singapore and Hong Kong. IPO: A Global Guide is applicable to any financial jurisdiction, including emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Intended for entrepreneurs, market practitioners and students, this guide will be essential reading for anyone planning to take a company to market. Business

Exchange Rate Economics The Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) puzzle has remained a moot point since it first circulated economic discourse in 1984 and, despite a number of attempts at a solution, the UIP puzzle and other anomalies in Exchange Rate Economics continue to perplex economic thought in international finance. This fundamental book fill gaps in the scholarly literature by amalgamating key discourse to generate synthesis models which appear consistent with the UIP puzzle and related anomalies, uniquely bringing them together in one place. Through a comprehensive and current review of the literature, Norman C. Miller reveals new explanations for exchange rate anomalies and offers an alternative approach towards the UIP puzzle, stimulating and guiding future research. Business

Handbook of Sustainable Development This timely and important Handbook takes stock of progress made in our understanding of what sustainable development actually is and how it can be measured and achieved. Business

Global Clusters of Innovation In the geography of the global economy, there are known ‘hot spots’ where new technologies germinate at an astounding rate and pools of capital, expertise and talent foster the development of new industries and new ways of doing business. These clusters of innovation are significant drivers of value creation and function as models for economic expansion in both developed and developing countries. This book explores the key attributes of these innovation hubs using case studies from around the world. Business

Morality and Justice in Islamic Economics and Finance Mankind is faced with a number of serious problems that demand an effective solution. The prevalence of injustice and the frequency of financial crises are two of the most serious of these problems. Consisting of an in-depth introduction along with a selection of eight of Muhammad Umer Chapra's essays - four on Islamic economics and four on Islamic finance - this timely book raises the question of what can be done to not only minimize the frequency and severity of the financial crises, but also make the financial system more equitable. Business

State and Local Financial Instruments The ability of a nation to finance its basic infrastructure is essential to its economic well-being in the 21st century. This book covers the municipal securities market in the United States from the perspective of its primary capital financing role in a fiscal federalist system, where subnational governments are responsible for financing the nation’s essential physical infrastructure. Business

Advanced Introduction to Entrepreneurship Renowned entrepreneurship scholar Robert D. Hisrich provides insights into the venture creation process, as well as the entrepreneur as a person. He outlines the characteristics, motivations and decision making processes of the entrepreneur in different settings (including businesses, government organizations and non-profits/social enterprises) to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual who creates a new venture. Business

Advanced Introduction to Law and Development This book offers a concise and accessible introduction to the main themes and debates in the field of law and development. It unpacks the role of legal systems and institutions, and investigates what kinds of law and legal arrangements are perceived (correctly or not) to encourage and facilitate development. Business

The Shield of Nationality The Shield of Nationality examines multinational corporations' relations with governments in developing countries and why governments can sometimes expropriate foreign-owned property. Business

A Practitioner's Guide to Stochastic Frontier Analysis Using Stata This book provides practitioners with a step-by-step guide on how to conduct efficiency analysis using the stochastic frontier approach. Business

The Language of Organizational Styling This interdisciplinary, book-length study of the linguistics of organizational styling presents an innovative take on the notion of style. Business

Business Ethics Business Ethics will equip students with the strategies necessary to analyse and improve the broad scope of business ethics today. Business

Understanding Management This comprehensive introductory text explains the roots of the management field in the social sciences; and how it developed and why. Appealing to those with a broad interest in the area, this book will also act as a guide to the extensive literatures in the field for those wishing to go further Business

Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) represents the social accountability a company holds for society. This Very Short Introductions looks at how and why it developed, how it is implemented in practice, and the benefits and controversies it raises for companies, governments, and society worldwide. Business

Agricultural and Food Controversies In Agricultural and Food Controversies: What Everyone Needs to Know, agricultural researchers present both sides of heavily debated agricultural and food issues. They answer questions and explain scholarly and scientific research on topics such as organic food, the safety of pesticides, livestock living conditions, the use of antibiotics in livestock intended for consumption, the effect of agriculture on the environment, and more. Business

Economic Evaluation in Clinical Trials A a practical guide to the techniques and issues involved in conducting economic evaluation in ongoing clinical trials, supported with detailed advice on the design and analysis of studies including analysis of cost effectiveness and methodological integrity. Business

Spam Nation Now a New York Times bestseller! There is a Threat Lurking Online with the Power to Destroy Your Finances, Steal Your Personal Data, and Endanger Your Life. In Spam Nation, investigative journalist and cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs unmasks the criminal masterminds driving some of the biggest spam and hacker operations targeting Americans and their bank accounts. Tracing the rise, fall, and alarming resurrection of the digital mafia behind the two largest spam pharmacies-and countless viruses, phishing, and spyware attacks-he delivers the first definitive narrative of the global spam problem and its threat to consumers everywhere. Blending cutting-edge research, investigative reporting, and firsthand interviews, this terrifying true story reveals how we unwittingly invite these digital thieves into our lives every day. From unassuming computer programmers right next door to digital mobsters like "Cosma"-who unleashed a massive malware attack that has stolen thousands of Americans' logins and passwords-Krebs uncovers the shocking lengths to which these people will go to profit from our data and our wallets. Not only are hundreds of thousands of Americans exposing themselves to fraud and dangerously toxic products from rogue online pharmacies, but even those who never open junk messages are at risk. As Krebs notes, spammers can-and do-hack into accounts through these emails, harvest personal information like usernames and passwords, and sell them on the digital black market. The fallout from this global epidemic doesn't just cost consumers and companies billions, it costs lives too. Fast-paced and utterly gripping, Spam Nation ultimately proposes concrete solutions for protecting ourselves online and stemming this tidal wave of cybercrime-before it's too late. "Krebs's talent for exposing the weaknesses in online security has earned him respect in the IT business and loathing among cybercriminals... His track record of scoops...has helped him become the rare blogger who supports himself on the strength of his reputation for hard-nosed reporting." -Bloomberg Businessweek Business

Entertainment Industry Economics Fully updated, this ninth edition remains the definitive source on the economics of entertainment in the United States and overseas. Business

The Cambridge Economic History of Australia Provides a systematic and comprehensive treatment of Australia's economic foundations, growth, resilience and future in an engaging, contemporary narrative. Business

Public Services in EU Law Comprehensive analysis showing that utilities and welfare services are important building blocks for the EU social market economy. Business

Learning by Expanding The second edition of this seminal text illustrates the development and implementation of Yrjö Engeström's expansive learning activity theory. Business

Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance is an indispensable resource for academic researchers, practitioners and students studying corporate governance. Business

Australian Export Thoroughly updated, this second edition is an ideal introduction and guide to the legal requirements and processes affecting international transactions. Business

Doing Business in Emerging Markets Like Advanced Economies and Emerging Markets, the 'flagship' book of the series, from which this book is derived Doing Business in Emerging Markets recognizes that there is intense competition among emerging markets to capture their share of the global economy. The series addresses questions that are germane to accomplishing this goal. Most important to this end is the study and practice of international business and foreign trade. Undertaking such a study raises many questions which the series will attempt to answer: Why are emerging markets and the firms doing business in them internationalizing so aggressively; and why in the past decade has the pace of internationalization accelerated so rapidly? What competitive advantages do these emerging economies enjoy in comparison to advanced economies, such as the G20, and what are the origins of those advantages? This volume is devoted to presenting the practical aspects and challenges of doing business in global emerging markets. Business

Women in STEM Careers Adopting an international perspective, this book draws on current research from the United States, Australia and Europe examining women’s participation, advancement and leadership in STEM fields. The book explores the nature of STEM careers across industry and academia, and presents the latest thinking on successful individual, organisational and educational initiatives related to women in STEM. An invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners and policy-makers in organisations and government, as well as for women aspiring to or presently working in STEM fields. Business

Governance for Urban Sustainability and Resilience Cities, and the built environment more broadly, are key in the global response to climate change. This groundbreaking book seeks to understand what governance tools are best suited for achieving cities that are less harmful to the natural environment, are less dependent on finite resources, and can better withstand human-made hazards and climate risks. Business

How Markets Work and Fail, and What to Make of Them In this thought-provoking book, Bart Nooteboom offers a radical critique of the principal intellectual and moral assumptions underlying economic science, unravelling the notion of markets: how they work and fail, and how they may be redirected to better serve us. Business

Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics This title covers the entire syllabus for Cambridge International Examinations' International AS and A Level Economics (9708). It is divided into separate sections for AS and A Level making it ideal for students studying both the AS and the A Level and also those taking the AS examinations at the end of their first year. - Students will benefit from an accessible and international perspective on economics - Provides practice throughout the course with carefully selected past paper questions focussing on data response and essay questions - Free Revision and practice CD includes interactive tests, selected answers, additional activities, and a list of key terms We are working with Cambridge International Examinations to gain endorsement for this title. Business

Cambridge International AS and A Level Business Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations Foster a deeper understanding with a wide range of international case studies and exam preparation matched to the key knowledge students need for success. This title covers the entire syllabus for Cambridge International Examinations' International AS and A Level Business (9609). It is divided into separate sections for AS and A Level making it ideal for students studying both the AS and the A Level and also those taking the AS examinations at the end of their first year. - Illustrates key concepts using examples from multinationals and businesses that operate around the world - Provides practice throughout the course with carefully selected past paper questions, covering all question types, at the end of each chapter - Using and interpreting data feature emphasises and illustrates the importance of numeracy both in terms of calculations and interpreting numerical data - Free Revision and practice CD includes interactive tests, selected answers, additional activities, and a glossary Business

The Accidental Scholar "Jagdish’s autobiography tells a fascinating life story in a few hundred pages of what it is to be, in one person, a scholar, change agent, advisor, and entrepreneur, in other words, a Renaissance Man." Philip Kotler The Accidental Scholar is the autobiography of Professor Jagdish N. Sheth, a renowned scholar and one of the foremost authorities in the world on marketing and consumer behaviour. This is the fascinating story of a young man from India who went to America to realise the American Dream and became a world-renowned educator and thought-leader. Professor Sheth tells us about the many interesting encounters and opportunities that came along the way that shaped his path to success. While Indian (specifically Jain) culture and family defined Professor Sheth, coming to America enabled him to realize his full potential. Like many who immigrate to the United States and thrive, Professor Sheth knew that becoming a scholar was only one part of his dream come true. The other was to help others realize their dreams as well. Professor Sheth recalls how the steps he took, people he met, and opportunities he was afforded were all pieces of the puzzle. Readers will enjoy seeing how these pieces came together in the end. Business

Why We Can't Afford the Rich Why we can’t afford the rich exposes the unjust and dysfunctional mechanisms that allow the top 1% to siphon off wealth produced by others. With an updated Afterword, Andrew Sayer shows how the rich worldwide have increased their ability to hide their wealth, create indebtedness and expand their political influence. Business

Learning Basic Macroeconomics Traditional macroeconomic principles textbooks are theoretically based, and require students to apply definitions, analyze charts, graphs and tables, and use logic and reasoning skills to evaluate the effects of economic shocks or policy changes. Recognizing how challenging this is, economics instruction has adopted video, simulation, and other methods to aid in learning. These methods, however, while possibly stimulating students' imagination, may also stifle it and contribute to a dependent learning style. It may also fail to connect topics and models in cohesive and meaningful ways. This book presents macroeconomic principles in a logical and concise order, and uses the Maple© mathematics program to build and analyze macroeconomic models. The method outlined in this book teaches readers with basic algebraic skill levels how to build a model of the macro-economy from the ground up. The method uses models derived from typical principles textbooks using Maple as a platform. Maple's interface is as easy to use as typing a simple math problem in Microsoft Word using keys on a standard keyboard. The Maple syntax is kept simple, which allows readers to be proficient in Maple in a matter of minutes. In short, this book allows executives, advanced degree students, undergraduate students, business executives, managers, policy makers, and others to gain a fuller understanding of how the macro-economy works. Topics covered in the book range from individual demand and firm supply to aggregate demand and supply, and fiscal and monetary policy from the Austrian to Keynesian schools of thought. Business

The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web Affiliate marketing is a highly profitable online advertising method in which website merchants pay independent third parties to promote the products or services of an advertiser on their Web site. Business

How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Personal Chef Business A personal chef offers a professional service of meal preparation. A client’s individual tastes drive the creation of their customized menu. These personalized meals are prepared either in the client’s home or your catering kitchen and then packaged, labeled, possibly delivered, and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Families in which both spouses work, singles and couples who work long, hard hours, seniors who would rather not or cannot cook anymore, gourmets who love to cook but who do not always have the time, and individuals that have medical conditions, such as wheat/gluten intolerance, milk or other sensitivities, diabetes, or high blood pressure, who require specialized meals will seek your services. This book will not teach you how to cook, although there are some sample menus. What you will learn is all the aspects of starting your business, pricing your products, marketing your business, and conducting your day-to- day business operations. This comprehensive book will show you how to set up, operate, and manage a financially successful personal chef business. You will become familiar with basic cost control systems, profitable menu planning, successful kitchen management, equipment layout and planning, food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), low cost marketing ideas, and low and no cost ways to satisfy customers and build sales. The companion CD-ROM is not available for download with this electronic version of the book but it may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com. Business

The Franchise Investor's Handbook A great resource for both prospective franchisees and franchisers, this book explains in detail what the franchise system entails and the precise benefits it offers to both parties. Business

The Complete Guide to Understanding, Controlling, and Stopping Bullies & Bullying at Work According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than two million workers in the United States alone are victims of workplace violence each year, leading to millions of dollars lost in employee productivity. Business

The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge even for the experienced planner for each event is unique. This book is designed to empower any planner to meet all challenges that surround a production. Business

Followership Followers dominate all organizations, but a preoccupation with leaders hinders the consideration of the importance of followers and the relationship between followers and leaders. Followership: What It Takes to Lead will teach you how to become a better leader by becoming a better follower. The book includes chapters on the topics of: leadership theory, followership theory, preparation for the job, understanding what is required for the job, communication, initiative, positive attitude, responsibility, problem solving, and teamwork. It also provides suggestions for becoming an exemplary follower, which will demonstrate and manifest the skills associated with leadership as well as bridge the gap between leadership training and followership. Business

Trade Cooperation This unique collection of original essays describes preferential trade agreements, explains why they have spread and explores their effects. Business

Causal Inference for Statistics, Social, and Biomedical Sciences This text presents statistical methods for studying causal effects and discusses how readers can assess such effects in simple randomized experiments. Business

Smart Grid (R)Evolution This book explores smart grid from a social perspective, for advanced students, academic researchers, and energy professionals. Business

The Social Foundations of World Trade Sungjoon Cho critiques the conventional contract model of the WTO and proposes an alternative notion of 'community'. Business

Models of Decision-Making This book explains and justifies efficient general methods of making decisions and will guide practical efforts to streamline rational choice. Business

Dynamic Economic Analysis Concise yet rigorous, this textbook provides a clear and systematic introduction to the theory and application of dynamic economic models. Business

Learning as a Generative Activity This book presents eight evidence-based strategies that promote generative learning, which enables learners to apply their knowledge to new problems. Business

Language in International Business Language matters in international business and global business expansion inevitably mean encountering challenges of communication, language and translation. This book presents a thorough and rigorous analysis of language related to all aspects of global business - international management, networks, HRM, international marketing, strategy and foreign operations modes. Business

Handbook on the Economics of Professional Football In this comprehensive Handbook, John Goddard and Peter Sloane present a collection of analytical contributions by internationally regarded scholars in the field, which extensively examine the many economic challenges facing the world's most popular team sport. Business

Cost–Benefit Analysis and Health Care Evaluations Cost-benefit analysis is the only method of economic evaluation that can effectively indicate whether a health care treatment or intervention is worthwhile. In this thoroughly updated and revised second edition, Robert Brent expands the scope of the field by including the latest concepts and applications throughout all regions of the world. This book attempts to strengthen the link between cost-benefit analysis and the mainstream health care evaluation field, which is dominated by non-economists. The need to build a bridge between the two is more important than ever before, as the general understanding of cost-benefit analysis appears to have regressed. Business

Concerned Markets When political, social, technological and economic interests, values, and perspectives interact, market order and performance become contentious issues of debate. Such ‘hot’ situations are becoming increasingly common and make for rich sites of research. With expert empirical contributions investigating the organization of such ‘concerned’ markets, this book is positioned at the centre of the rapidly growing area of interdisciplinary market studies. Markets investigated include those for palm oil, primary health care and functional foods. The authors also examine markets and environmental concerns as well as better market design for those at the bottom of the pyramid. Business

Corporate Wellness Programs Corporate Wellness Programs offers contributions from international experts, examining the planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness initiatives in organizations, and offering guidance on how to introduce these programs into the workplace. Previous research evidence surrounding corporate wellness programs is reviewed, to illustrate reduced health care costs, higher levels of employee well-being, greater work engagement, higher levels of performance, and financial gains on well-being investment costs. In this innovative book, various chapters examine the planning, implementation and evaluation of corporate wellness initiatives with guidance on how to introduce these programs in one’s workplace. In addition, organizational case studies highlight best practices and lessons to be learned from them. Business

The Political Economy of Status In this timely book Theodore Koutsobinas explores the system of status markets and their social effects including inequality. He explains how media fascination with superstars and luxury consumption goods amplify positional concerns for all, distort the aspirations of the middle class and cause relative deprivation. Building on themes first identified by Veblen and Galbraith, Koutsobinas analyses extensively the behavioural evidence from modern interdisciplinary research and contributes constructively to a new genre of economic analysis. The Political Economy of Status compels us to consider seriously redistributive culture change policies targeted to assist the underprivileged. This book will be a valuable and lively reading resource for academics in various fields including economic theory, political economy, sociology, social psychology and cultural studies. Business

From Uneconomic Growth to a Steady-State Economy In this important book, Herman E. Daly lays bare the weaknesses of growth economics and explains why, in contrast, a steady-state economy is both necessary and desirable. Through the course of the book, Daly develops the basic concept and theory of a steady-state economy from the 1970s limits to growth debates. In doing so, he draws on work from the classical economists, through both conflicts and agreements with neo-classical and Keynesian economists, as well as recent debates on uneconomic growth. Business

The Governance of Socio-Technical Systems Examining the "who" (agents), "how" (policy instruments) and "why" (societal legitimacy) of the governance process, this book presents a conceptual framework for the governance of change in socio-technical systems. Bridging the gap between disciplinary fields, expert contributions provide innovative empirical cases of different modes of governing change. The Governance of Socio-Technical Systems offers a stepping-stone towards building a theory of governance of change and presents a new research agenda on the interaction between science, technology and society. Business

A Theory of Organizing This new edition of ‘A Theory of Organizing’ continues to promote a processual view of organizing, and presents a theory developed by combining multiple field studies with recent theoretical insights. The author defends the constructionist perspective from idealist interpretations, demonstrating how people and machines collaborate in constructing action nets, which eventually produce both the global economy and its local translations. Helped by information technologies, global ideas travel across the world - in physical space and in cyberspace, over national, sectorial and organizational borders, within and outside organizations - and are then translated into local practices. Business

Market Madness In Market Madness: A Century of Oil Panics, Crises, and Crashes, Blake Clayton uses four historical case studies to document claims about the future of the U.S. oil supply and discuss their impact on the market and policymaking. He explores the conditions in which oil supply fears arise, gain popularity, and eventually wane, and shows how important such stories can be in affecting financial markets. He takes an innovative approach commonly used to assess the role of "irrational exuberance" in the technology and housing markets to determine how unfounded pessimism affects markets in oil and other exhaustible resources. Clayton argues that the lessons to be learned from this history are the need for quality data about US and global oil reserves, the importance of clear communication from Washington about energy markets and resources, and the value of greater transparency in financial transactions in commodities markets. Business

Handbook of Entrepreneurial Cognition Entrepreneurial cognition research is at a crossroads, where staticviews give way to dynamic approaches. This Handbook draws on a variety of perspectives from experts in the field of entrepreneurial cognition to highlight the key elements in a socially-situated view, where cognition is action-oriented embodied, socially-situated, and distributed. Readers seeking to better understand and/or participate in some of the most up-to-date approaches to entrepreneurial cognition research will find this Handbook to be an invaluable and time-saving companion in their research. Business

International Handbook on Migration and Economic Development This Handbook summarizes the state of thinking and presents new evidence on various links between international migration and economic development, with particular reference to lower-income countries. The connections between trade, aid and migration are critically examined through global case studies. Business

Social Marketing and Behaviour Change This book provides a concise overview of the behaviour change models that are relevant to social marketing in order to assist academics and practitioners in social marketing program development. The book features a review and analysis of the most validated models of behaviour change, together with a number of case studies from international researchers that illustrate these models in practice. The models covered include cognitive, conative, affective, social-cultural and multi-theory models, consumer behavior decision models and social change models. Business

Property Rights, Land Values and Urban Development This book presents an analysis of betterment and compensation issues under the Land Use Rights (LURs) System in China since 1988. The topic originates from the observation of widening inequity and increasing uncertainty associated with the failure of government to adequately address betterment and compensation issues. An analytical framework of institutions and property rights is employed to examine socio-economic impacts under the LURs system, in particular, the role of the state is analyzed to explore the effects of government intervention in land markets. Business

The Disintegration of Production In the past two decades, China has experienced rapid industrial and economic growth. This fascinating book explores the unique Chinese business strategy of vigorous market entry and low prices, which has been the key feature of this accelerated industrial growth. Business

Handbook on Islam and Economic Life Handbook on Islam and Economic Life is a unique study, one of the first of its kind to consider Islam within a broader economic sphere. Covering a wide breadth of topics and research, it explores how Islam impinges upon and seeks to shape major aspects of economic life including economic organisation, business and management, finance and investment, charity, mutuality and self-help, and government. It concludes by analysing the link between religion and development, the present economic situation in Arab countries and the causes of underdevelopment in Muslim countries. Business

History of Islamic Economic Thought This unique book highlights the contributions made by Muslim scholars to economic thought throughout history, a topic that has received relatively little attention in mainstream economics. Abdul Azim Islahi discusses various ways in which Muslim ideas reached the European West, influencing scholars and helping to form the foundations of modern economic ideas and theories. Business

Who Rules the Earth? By unveiling the influence of social rules at all levels of society-from private property to government policy, and from the rules governing our oceans to the dynamics of innovation and change within corporations and communities-Who Rules the Earth? is essential reading for anyone who understands that sustainability is not just a personal choice, but a political struggle. Business

Leading Sustainable Change This book provides a rich source of insight useful to both business leaders, who have been charged with making their organizations more sustainable, as well as organizational researchers, looking to understand how sustainability and the latest thinking in organizational change intersect. Business

A Beginner's Guide to Mobile Marketing This book is for marketers (from newbies to CMO level) who want to learn why and how to use mobile marketing to engage and convert consumers. A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Marketing will teach you about the exploding opportunities that mobile marketing offers and why it is so important to embrace it in your integrated marketing strategy. Cell phones are no longer just for calling people. Based on the latest trends in consumer behavior on mobiles, the authors introduce ways that marketers can use smartphone popularity to reach people with tactics like mobile apps, mobile web, social media, mobile advertising and more. Exercises are included to ensure that the reader understands the material as well as how to apply it in the real world. Business

Social Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs This book will provide a practical overview of how digital content, social media, and search engine optimization work together in driving website traf c and sales leads. The goal is to educate readers on the new mindset and social tech-nologies required to drive this traffic in a timely and non-intrusive way. Readers will benefit from a comprehensive but succinct overview of how social networking, search friendly blogging, trustworthy content, contextually-targeted online campaigns, and mobile marketing techniques are trans-forming companies that embrace inbound marketing. Unlike books that cover social media one platform or technology at a time, Social Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs is organized for readers to master elements of strategy in the order of their implementation. In so doing, it will help order the steps of professionals in the midst of launching new digital marketing initiatives as well as students tasked with completing social media marketing plans. Business

Dogs in the Leisure Experience This book explores the social and cultural constructions and debates of dogs and leisure. It looks at working dogs and considers the differing roles and changing acceptance of dogs’ involvement in sport. Within the setting of the animal welfare and sentience debates, it examines the leisure needs of dogs and their owners. Business

Strategic Management Organizational success crucially depends on having a superior strategy and effectively implementing it. Companies that outperform their rivals typically have a better grasp of what customers value, who their competitors are, and how they can create an enduring competitive advantage. Successful strategies re ect a solid grasp of relevant forces in the external and competitive environment, a clear strategic intent, and a deep understanding of a company’s core competencies and assets. Generic strategies rarely propel a rm to a leadership position. Knowing where to go and nding carefully considered, creative ways of getting there are the hallmarks of successful strategy. Business

Capital Budgeting Capital budgeting is an important part of the financial management of a business organization. It is a process that business houses use to evaluate an investment proj-ect. The decision of whether to accept or deny an investment project is capital budgeting decision. Capital budgeting is important because it determines the long-term economic and nancial pro tability of any investment project. It lays down the future success of a business. Capital Budgeting aims to develop not only an understanding of the concepts of capital budgeting but also to provide its practical application to help students learn both theory and practice of capital budgeting used in the financial management of a business organization. It analyzes the capital budgeting practices of corporate enterprises in India in diverse sectors, on comparative basis, in order to provide the reader a better insight into the various issues and challenges regarding capital budgeting management. Business

Arts, Culture and the Making of Global Cities While global cities have mostly been characterized as sites of intensive and extensive economic activity, the quest for global city status also increasingly rests on the creative production and consumption of culture and the arts. Arts, Culture and the Making of Global Cities examines such ambitions and projects undertaken in five major cities in Asia: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and Singapore. Providing a thorough comparison of their urban imaging strategies and attempts to harness arts and culture, as well as more organically evolved arts activities and spaces, this book analyses the relative successes and failures of these cities. Offering rich ethnographic detail drawn from extensive fieldwork, the authors challenge city strategies and existing urban theories and reveal the many complexities in the art of city-making. Business

Handbook of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Research Allying and expanding the diverse fields of entrepreneurship and sustainable development research is a modern day imperative. This Handbook paints an illuminating picture of the historic and current understanding of the bond between entrepreneurship and sustainable development. The authors explore the basic contradictions between the two fields and outline the transformative role entrepreneurship can play in achieving sustainable development. More than 50 expert researchers and their research communities from 16 countries across Europe, Africa, Australia, North America, and the Middle East provide original and informative contributions on a variety of issues, from women’s empowerment to climate change and organic farmers to ecotourism. Business

Handbook of Research on Customer Equity in Marketing Customer equity has emerged as the most important metric to manage firm performance. This Handbook covers a broad range of strategic and tactical issues related to defining, measuring, managing, and implementing the customer equity metric for maximizing firm performance. Drawing upon the wisdom of a global pool of leading scholars, the book serves as a comprehensive and authoritative guide on customer lifetime value and customer equity for marketing researchers, practitioners, and students worldwide. Business

Handbook of the International Political Economy of Production This Handbook provides a state-of-the-art overview of the changing world of global production. Chapters cover the geography of why and where jobs are moving in both manufacturing and services. The authors discuss topics relating to the human and natural basis on which production rests, from the consequences of exploitation and marginalization on body and mind, to sex work, biotechnology, and the prospects for ecological re-balancing. This Handbook will appeal to academics at all levels interested in political economy, international studies and politics, as well as trade unionists and NGO activists. Business

Advanced Introduction to International Trade Law This book presents an accessible yet nuanced introduction to the basic structure and principles of international trade law. It explores the development of the international trade law regime, principally GATT and WTO law, and through clear and concise discussion of the many developments that have arisen, gives a streamlined overview of this notoriously complex area of legal study. Business

Contending Perspectives in Economics This accessible book provides a non-technical yet rigorous introduction to the various competing schools of thought in economics including Neoclassical, Marxist, Austrian, Post Keynesian, Institutionalist, New Institutionalist, and Feminist. The unique features of each approach are highlighted, complemented by discussions of methodology, world views, popular themes, and current activities. Importantly, the book also examines common criticisms and how each school responds. In the interest of preserving balance and accuracy, every chapter covering a heterodox school of thought has been vetted by an acknowledged expert in that particular field. Though written for use in undergraduate courses, this guide will no doubt offer a great deal to any scholar wishing to gain a fresh perspective and greater understanding of the variety and breadth of current economic thinking. Business

Productivity Accounting Productivity Accounting offers in-depth analysis of variation in business performance, providing an analytical framework which accounts for causes and consequences. Business

The Renaissance of Renewable Energy This is a book that tackles the most important issue of our age in a highly informative, accessible and engaging way. Business

Geofuels An accessible, nontechnical introduction to Earth resources and energy systems, for a broad audience ranging from undergraduate students to lifelong learners. Business

Socio-Economic Development Taking a comparative and multidisciplinary approach, this textbook offers a non-technical introduction to the dynamics of socio-economic development and stagnation. Business

China's Path to Innovation A rigorous examination of the motivations, sources, obstacles to and consequences of China's drive to become a leading innovative nation. Business

Anthropologies of Class A study of class and inequality from an anthropological perspective, bringing together an international team of researchers. Business

Challenging Boardroom Homogeneity This book uses interviews with corporate board directors in Norway and analysis of US corporate securities filings to investigate quotas and disclosure in hiring practices. Business

Equitable Principles of Maritime Boundary Delimitation Analysing the role of equity in international law, the book offers a detailed case study on maritime boundary delimitation. Business

Fiscal Regimes and the Political Economy of Premodern States The first ever global survey of tax systems and their social and political contexts in premodern world history. Business

An Economic History of Europe The second edition of a leading textbook on European economic history, updated throughout and with new coverage of post-financial crisis Europe. Business

Corporate Social Responsibility in a Globalizing World This book examines the rise and spread of corporate social responsibility across the globe and its impact on corporate reputation and behaviour. Business

Water Ecosystem Services This book uses ecosystem services-based approaches to address major global and regional water challenges, for researchers, students, and policy makers. Business

Electricity Restructuring in the United States This book is a generalist history of electricity policy from the 1978 Energy Policy Act to the present. Business

Asia-Africa Development Divergence A comparative study in development performance between South-East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Business

The Dutch Republic in the Seventeenth Century This 2005 book charts the political, social, economic and cultural history of the Dutch Golden Age. Business

Origins of the European Economy A comprehensive analysis of economic transition between the later Roman empire and Charlemagne's reigne. Business

Motives and Effectiveness of Forex Interventions This paper assesses empirically the motives and effectiveness of forex interventions in Peru. While the central bank of Peru states that its forex interventions aim only at containing excessive exchange rate volatility, the results of this paper show that, in practice, the interventions seem to have aimed at 'leaning against the wind' as well. The results also show that forex sales, but not forex purchases, react to volatility, indicating asymmetry in the central bank's reactions to episodes of appreciation and depreciation pressures. Similarly, the paper documents evidence of asymmetry in the effectiveness of forex interventions. Business

The Sales Pro The Sales Pro delivers advanced, highly effective techniques in a format that is innovative, original and powerful in its ability to be quickly and easily understood. Interactive review exercises can be tailored to your own sales cycle and market and reveal the proven sales techniques of the highest-paid professionals. These include establishing results-based objectives for every call and using open-ended questions to move the sale forward. Exercises reinforce how a sales pro: • Focuses on the law of numbers• Completes customized and dynamic winning presentations• Maneuvers customer objections• Creates a platform that naturally leads to closing the sale• Establishes differentiation to eliminate competition• Positions customer buying criteria to close the sale• Identifies major players, influencers and decision makers• Develops new business opportunities These proven strategies will transform you into a pro in no time! Business

Handbook of Human Resource Management in Emerging Markets Bringing together a diverse set of key HRM themes such as talent management, global careers and employee engagement, this remarkably wide ranging work on managing human resources in more than 20 emerging markets is written by world-leading experts in HRM in emerging markets and based on leading-edge research and practice. Business

Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Social Justice In the Information Age, historically marginalized groups and developing nations continue to strive for socio-economic empowerment within the global community. Their ultimate success largely depends upon their ability to develop, protect, and exploit their greatest natural resource: intellectual property. Through an exploration of the techniques used in social entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Social Justice provides a framework by which historically marginalized communities and developing nations can cooperate with the developed world to establish a socially cohesive global intellectual property order. The knowledgeable contributors discuss, in four parts, topics surrounding entrepreneurship and empowerment, education and advocacy, engagement and activism and, finally, commencement. Business

Developing, Shaping and Growing Entrepreneurship Developing, Shaping and Growing Entrepreneurship considers the role played by education, research, context and strategy in helping to grow entrepreneurial projects from the initial seed of an idea through to the fruition of success. This book is a wide-ranging examination of the influences on entrepreneurial activity that also asks new questions of entrepreneurship and opens new avenues of research. As such, it will become essential reading for academic researchers and entrepreneurial practitioners alike. Business

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2015 A unique and comprehensive source of information, this book is the only international publication providing economists, planners, policymakers and business people with worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector. Business

Mastering the Ethical Dimension of Organizations With the use of exercises, reflective prompts and case studies, Mastering the Ethical Dimension of Organizations offers a practice-based approach to developing the skills critical to responding ethically to organizational dilemmas. Engagingly and accessibly written by a leading communicator in the field, this book will be essential for postgraduate students of business, management or leadership. Business

Law and Economics of Possession Analyses the concept of possession, including specific issues such as adverse possession. Business

The Rise of the Value-Added Tax Explores how the value-added tax (VAT) has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the world's most dominant revenue instruments. Business

Chromatographic Processes A result-oriented, practical guide to key approaches, methodologies and tools for designing, modelling and simulating chromatographic processes. Business

Principles for Building Resilience In this book, leading researchers outline seven principles for building resilience in social-ecological systems, examining how these can be applied to advance sustainability. Business

Store Design and Visual Merchandising, Second Edition The creative and science-driven design of the point of sale has become a crucial success factor for both retailers and service businesses. In the newly revised and expanded edition of this book, you will learn some of the shopper marketing secrets from the authors about how you can design your store to increase sales and delight shoppers at the same time. By the time you are through reading, you will have learned how shoppers navigate the store, how they search for products, and how you can make them find the products you want them to see. You will also be able to appeal to shopper emotions through the use of colors, scents, and music, as well as make shopping memorable and fun by creating unique experiences for your shoppers. The focus is on the practical applicability of the concepts discussed, and this accessible book is firmly grounded in consumer and psychological research. At the end of each chapter, you will find several takeaway points. The book concludes with the “Store Design Cookbook,” full of ready-to-serve recipes for your own store design and visual merchandising process. Business

The Gold Coast Transformed Looks at the impacts of environmentally destructive development on the Gold Coast's natural environment. Business

Forecasting Urban Travel Forecasting Urban Travel presents in a non-mathematical way the evolution of methods, models and theories underpinning travel forecasts and policy analysis, from the early urban transportation studies of the 1950s to current applications throughout the urbanized world. From original documents, correspondence and interviews, especially from the United States and the United Kingdom, the authors seek to capture the spirit and problems faced in different eras, as changing information requirements, computing technology and planning objectives conditioned the nature of forecasts. Business

Handbook of Research on Sustainable Consumption This Handbook compiles the state of the art of current research on sustainable consumption from the world’s leading experts in the field. The implementation of sustainable consumption presents one of the greatest challenges and opportunities we are faced with today. On the one hand, consumption is a wanted and necessary phenomenon important for society and the economy. On the other, our means of consumption contradicts many important ecological and social long-term goals. Set against this background, the Handbook aims to offer an interdisciplinary overview of recent research on sustainable consumption, to draw attention to this subject and to encourage discussion and debate. In 27 chapters, leading authorities in the field provide their expertise in a concise and accessible manner. Business

Flourishing in Life, Work and Careers Happiness in one aspect of our life can positively impact upon our satisfaction within other domains of our life. The opposite also rings true. Today’s generation of working people have often been called the generation who want it all. But can we really have it all? And at what cost to our and others’ happiness? Flourishing in Life, Work and Careers explores ways in which contemporary working people can thrive in a complex, volatile and uncertain world. Combining both research and practice, the contributors of this book cover all bases from individual wellbeing, family, work and career experiences, to leadership. They conclude by providing the reader with tools to combine what they have learnt and apply it to their own lives. Business

Global Warming Sir John Houghton's definitive, full-colour guide to climate change is fully up-to-date with the latest IPCC findings. Business

The Politics of Work–Family Policies This book assesses which work-family policies work best, and explains why they are unlikely to be adopted everywhere. Business

Ghost Cities of China Looking through the lens of new cities, Ghost Cities of China shows the 'new society' that's being created to live in them. Business

The Knowledge-Creating Company How have Japanese companies become world leaders in the automotive and electronics industries, among others? Two leading Japanese business experts, Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi, are the first to tie the success of Japanese companies to their ability to create new knowledge and use it to produce successful products and technologies. In The Knowledge-Creating Company, Nonaka and Takeuchi provide an inside look at how Japanese companies go about creating this new knowledge organizationally. Business

A Practical Guide to Public Procurement A guide to the EU legislation which governs the award of public contracts in all 28 EU countries. Business

Neither Free Trade Nor Protection This book challenges both sides of the debate around international trade. Most mainstream economists advocate free trade as a mainstay of national and global prosperity. Meanwhile, many critics see trade causing inequality and poverty. Unfortunately, supporters and opponents share many assumptions about trade and the character of the international economy and produce similarly abstract and asocialized theories. Their propositions need to be investigated critically, and in doing so, this book begins the task of assessing when and how trade matters. Business

Joint Research and Development under US Antitrust and EU Competition Law This fascinating new book dissects, from a Competition law perspective, how Research and Development collaborations operate under both US and EU antitrust law. Analyzing the evolution of this innovation landscape from the 1970s to the present day, Blomqvist details the modifications and amendments made over this time to the relevant legal acts and guidelines. In doing to, the author picks up on the slow shift that has taken place in both the antitrust laws of the USA and the Competition Rules of the EU. The book concludes by discussing the necessity for a stringent attitude towards the antitrust establishment, and how this can be developed by reviving the concept of the ‘innovation market’. Business

Capitalism In this Very Short Introduction James Fulcher considers what capitalism is, the forms it can take around the world, and its history of crises and long-term development. In this new edition he discusses the fundamental impact of the global financial crises of 2007-8 and what it has meant for capitalism worldwide. Business

Contract Law Significantly streamlined and updated, this second edition provides a clear introduction to all topics in the contract law curriculum. Business

Applied Choice Analysis A fully updated second edition of this popular introduction to applied choice analysis, written for graduate students, researchers, professionals and consultants. Business

Taxation Tax revenues pay for many public services, including roads, health care, and education. However, it has become a contentious political issue of public debate. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith explains its history and its main principles; arguing that we'd all benefit from an understanding of the role of taxation in society. Business

Edexcel A level Economics A Book 1 Maximise their potential in Edexcel A level Economics, with topic-by-topic guidance from Peter Smith: - Keep your students' up to date with the rapidly changing world: new exciting case studies will help them analyse and evaluate - Build their quantitative skills with worked examples and practice activities throughout the book - Ensure they can explain key economic concepts and issues accurately and effectively: learn the key terms throughout the text and in the theme-by-theme glossaries - Feel confident in their exam skills: put what they learn into practice with activities and practice questions Business

Chance, Strategy, and Choice This classroom-tested undergraduate textbook is primarily intended for a general education course in game theory at the freshman or sophomore level. Business

Conflicts in Conservation An insightful guide to understanding conflicts over the conservation of biodiversity and groundbreaking strategies to deal with them. Business

The Digital Humanities This is an introduction and practical guide to how humanists use the digital to research, organize, analyze, and publish findings. Business

Governing Borderless Threats 'Non-traditional', border-spanning security problems pervade the global agenda. This is the first book that systematically explains how they are managed. Business

International Commercial Litigation Retaining its practical emphasis, this new edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect important new developments. Business

Australian Rainforest Woods A comprehensive guide to 141 of the most significant Australian rainforest trees and their wood. Business

On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other Essays The four essays in this volume examine the most central issues that face liberal democratic regimes. They tackle the protection of individual liberty, the basic principles of ethics, the benefits and the costs of representative institutions, and the central importance of gender equality in society. Business

Regulation of the Upstream Petroleum Sector This discerning and comprehensive work will be a useful entry point for students embarking on study in petroleum law. Academics will find this timely examination to be an indispensible overview of upstream operations. Practitioners will find this book an illustrative review of the origins of issues surrounding regulatory frameworks in managing natural resources. Business

The Economics of Competitive Sports The essence of any sports contest is competition. The very unpredictability of a sporting outcome distinguishes it from, say, an opera performance. This volume presents a state of the art overview of the economics of competitive sport along two main themes. In the first part, the discussion centers on the organization of sports and competition. The second part deals with the competitive balance, rewards and outcomes of the actual contests. Business

International Exchange of Information in Tax Matters Following the financial crisis of 2008 and various scandals around the world there has been a global movement towards the international exchange of information and greater transparency. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the main developments, the structure and content of the various existing instruments and models (such as double taxation treaties, TIEA, the multinational convention from the OECD, the European Directives, FATCA and the Swiss Rubik model), and also the new standard toward automatic exchange of information. Xavier Oberson's analysis highlights their interactions and complexities. He concludes by discussing the position and the rights of taxpayers. Business

Eurozone Dystopia Eurozone Dystopia traces the origin of the Eurozone and shows how the historical Franco-German rivalry combined with the growing dominance of neo-liberal economic thinking to create a monetary system that was deeply flawed and destined to fail. It argues that the political class in Europe is trapped in a destructive groupthink which prevents it from seeing their own policy failures. Millions are unemployed as a result and the member states are caught in a cycle of persistent stagnation and rising social instability. Business

Edexcel Business A Level Year 1 Topics are broken down to short, clear chapters, that are all structured in the same way, so students can build their understanding with ease. - Covers each syllabus area in the detail you need, with exercises that have enough depth and variety to give full class and homework coverage - Brings the business world into the classroom with real examples used extensively throughout the text, in extra cases and in end-of-chapter exercises - Features to help reinforce student understanding - in every chapter there's Real Business, an Evaluation and Logic Chain, but also the brand new '5 Whys and a How' which will help students tackle exam questions Business

Base Erosion, Profit Shifting and Developing Countries International corporate tax issues are prominent in public debate, notably with the G20-OECD project addressing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (‘BEPS'). But while there is considerable empirical evidence for advanced countries on the cross-country fiscal externalities at the heart of these issues, there is almost none for developing countries. This paper uses panel data for 173 countries over 33 years to explore their magnitude and nature, focusing particularly on developing countries and applying a new method to distinguish between spillover effects through real decisions and through avoidance -and quantify the revenue impact of the latter. The results suggest that spillover effects on the tax base are if anything a greater concern for developing countries than for advanced-and a significant one. Business

Handbook of Research on Sustainable Careers What is a sustainable career and how can individuals and organizations develop pathways that lead to them? With current levels of global unemployment and the need for life-long learning and employability enhancement these questions assume a pressing significance. With twenty-eight chapters from leading scholars, the Handbook of Research on Sustainable Careers makes an important contribution to our understanding of sustainable careers and lays the foundation for the direction of future research. Business

Handbook on Medical Tourism and Patient Mobility The growth of international travel for purposes of medical treatment has been accompanied by increased academic research and analysis. This Handbook explores the emergence of medical travel and patient mobility and the implications for patients and health systems. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts from across the globe, this unprecedented Handbook examines the regional and national experiences of medical tourism, including coverage of the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The chapters explore topics on issues of risk, law and ethics; and include treatment-focused discussions which highlight patient decision-making, patient experience and treatment outcomes for cosmetic, transplantation, dentil, fertility and bariatric treatment. Business

The Economic Characteristics of Developing Jurisdictions There is ongoing debate as to what competition law and policy is most suitable for developing jurisdictions. This book argues that the unique characteristics of developing jurisdictions matter when crafting and enforcing competition law and these should be placed at the heart of analysis when considering which competition laws are judicious. Through examining different factors that influence the adoption and implementation of competition laws in developing countries, this book illustrates the goals of such laws, the content of the legal rules, and the necessary institutional, political, ideological and legal conditions that must complement such rules. The book integrates development economics with competition law to provide an alternative vision of competition law, concluding that ‘one competition law and policy size’ does not fit ‘all socio-economic contexts'. Business

The Financialization of the Firm The term ‘financialization’ denotes the general tendency in the advanced Western economies to allow a substantial proportion of taxable profits to accumulate in the finance industry. Alexander Styhre discusses the financialization of the firm in the period after 1980 and stresses how key managerial activities have been redefined on the basis of finance theory and free-market ideologies. This book critically examines the literature and the implications of financialization for organizations and the economy as a whole. Business

Leadership in Spaces and Places By combining new research on leadership and workspaces, Leadership in Spaces and Places argues for a radical reconceptualization of leadership. They argue leadership is not only about leaders themselves, but is also affected by the built environment. With contributions from both scholars and practitioners alike, the authors discuss leadership in six different contexts: • workspaces in change• open-office spaces• virtual workspaces• service spaces• cultural spaces • institutional spaces. Business

Communication Skills for Business Professionals With its emphasis on Australian contexts and examples, this text is an excellent introduction to the world of professional communication. Business

Australian Commercial Law Australian Commercial Law is an indispensable resource for students who are seeking a comprehensive understanding of commercial law. Business

Industrial Organization Updated according to classroom feedback, this comprehensive textbook blends theory and formal models with real-world applications and take-away lessons. Business

Organizational Design A step-by-step guide to organizational design for executives and MBA students. This third edition includes practical steps for implementation. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Meeting Science Spanning a variety of disciplines and topics, this Handbook offers the first comprehensive overview of the science behind workplace meetings. Business

Leading and Managing Health Services Leading and Managing Health Services: An Australasian Perspective is an indispensable resource for students in the ever-changing healthcare industry. Business

Brands, Competition Law and IP Introduces the emerging field of brand law and explores its interaction with the economics of modern branding. Business

Climate Change 2014 – Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability This latest Fifth Assessment Report of the IPCC will again form the standard reference for all those concerned with climate change and its consequences. Business

Edexcel A level Economics A Book 2 Exam Board: Edexcel Level: AS/A-level Subject: Economics First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2017 Develop your students' knowledge of themes 3 and 4 of the Edexcel specification and put theory into context with focused case studies and practice activities. Maximise their potential in Edexcel A level Economics A with this Edexcel-endorsed textbook, which includes topic-by-topic guidance from Peter Smith: - Keep your students' up to date with the rapidly changing world: new exciting case studies will help them analyse and evaluate- Build their quantitative skills with worked examples and practice activities throughout the book- Ensure they can explain key economic concepts and issues accurately and effectively:learn the key terms throughout the text and in the theme-by-theme glossaries- Feel confident in their exam skills: put what they learn into practice with activities and practice questions Business

Police Auditing Police auditing merits the attention of both practitioners and academicians for two primary reasons. First, police auditing meets the need of police administrators to know about the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of their organization and operations. Second, it provides an important mechanism for the public and its elected officials to fulfill their oversight responsibilities. This book provides a comprehensive examination of theories, standards, procedures, applications, and evaluations of police audits to allow the reader to obtain a detailed understanding of different aspects and types of police audits and apply the principles of auditing and data collection to various police programs. The book is readable for different audiences as it provides a review of police auditing along with discussions of planned change and incorporates standards and procedures in police auditing into social scientific research process and methods. The book is aimed at three types of readers. First, it provides police executives and managers with a timely and necessary understanding of police auditing as they conduct budget reviews and organizational diagnoses. Second, it serves as a valuable source of information for auditors and researchers who are either charged with the responsibility to perform police audits directly or engaged in evaluating audited police programs. Third, students in criminal justice programs will benefit from this book in courses that address research methods and police accountability issues. Business

Corruption Globally, corruption is a serious and widespread crime undermining democratic institutions, jeopardising economic development, and threatening the security and stability of governments. In Australia, barely a day goes by when the media does not report corrupt behaviour in political parties, the public sector, trade unions, sports bodies and companies. This book explores the extent and impacts of corruption worldwide, and examines the latest anti-corruption efforts in Australia. Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index. Business

Water Allocation in Rivers under Pressure Water trading and river basin governance have been upheld as institutional blueprints for allocating water for people, agriculture and ecosystems in a changing climate. Progress has been uneven, however, despite multiple decades of institutional reforms in river basins under pressure from demand, development and droughts. This timely book examines the evolution and performance of water allocation reforms in the Colorado, Columbia and Murray-Darling Rivers. It draws on concepts and evidence about property rights, transaction costs and institutional change to generate lessons about the factors contributing to more adaptive and sustainable water allocation. Business

Research Handbook on Shareholder Power Much of the history of corporate law has concerned itself not with shareholder power, but rather with its absence. Yet, as this Handbook shows, there have been major shifts in capital market structure that require a reassessment of the role and power of shareholders. This book provides a contemporary analysis of shareholder power and considers the regulatory consequences of changing ownership patterns around the world. Leading international scholars in corporate law, governance and financial economics address these central issues from a range of different perspectives including historical, contemporary, legal, economic, political and comparative. Business

The Global Urban Competitiveness Report – 2013 The Global Urban Competitiveness Report - 2013 is an empirical study and evaluation of the sustainable competitiveness of 500 cities around the world from regional, national and other perspectives. This one-of-a-kind resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed, and involve urban economics, geography, urban studies, regional economics and many other fields. Using a sophisticated methodology and a team of 100 researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the book not only ranks these cities but also presents a treasury of information with regard to the strengths and weaknesses of each city in relation to each other. Business

Embracing Entrepreneurship Across Disciplines Unique ideas, insights and themes from diverse disciplines—from engineering, science and medicine to arts, design, and music—have the potential to enrich and deepen our understanding of entrepreneurship. This book brings together contributions from an eclectic set of entrepreneurship scholars and educators from different fields to advance cross-disciplinary entrepreneurial thinking. Business

The Multi-generational and Aging Workforce The workforce is aging as people live longer and healthier lives, and mandatory retirement has become a relic of the past. Though workforces have always contained both younger and older employees the age range today has expanded, and the generational gap has become more distinct. This book advocates the need for talented employees of all ages as a way to prevent potential skill shortages and considers both the challenges and opportunities that these changes raise for individual organizations. The benefits they discuss include greater employee diversity with regards to knowledge, skills experience and perspectives, whilst challenges involve potential generational tensions, stereotypes and age biases. The book further places an emphasis on initiatives to create generation-friendly workplaces; these involve fostering lifelong learning, tackling age stereotypes and biases, employing reverse mentoring where younger employees mentor older employees, and offering older individuals career options including phased retirement, bridge employment and encore careers. Business

Enhancing Firm Sustainability Through Governance This important book presents a fresh perspective on corporate governance and how the relationship between governance mechanisms, processes and variables should be understood through a new unifying theory: the relational corporate governance approach. The approach acts as a tool for analysing the governance health of individual companies and suggests the actions required to remedy sub-optimal governance arrangements. A wide selection of articles, empirical studies and literature have been translated into an original theory which complements existing law and economics models of the firm. Business

Facilities Management and Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Covering important contemporary subjects such as sustainable planning and environmental management, this book considers the planning, development and management of facilities operations from several key perspectives, drawing upon the expertise of complementary experts in the design, management and development of THE facilities. Business

The Ethics of Nuclear Energy This book brings together contributions by leading scholars that systematically cover the most important ethical issues concerning nuclear energy. Business

Quality Standards, Value Chains, and International Development This book offers the first theoretical analysis of the determination of quality standards and their effects along the value chain. Business

Innovations in Sustainability This insightful book employs high-profile company cases to focus on two major challenges for sustainable innovation: fuel and food. Business

Cambridge Handbook of Strategy as Practice A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the different aspects of strategy as practice, capturing recent developments and providing suggestions for future research. Business

Algorithmic and High-Frequency Trading A straightforward guide to the mathematics of algorithmic trading that reflects cutting-edge research. Business

Behavioral Economics and Public Health Behavioral Economics and Public Health is the first book to apply the groundbreaking insights of behavioral economics to the persisting problems of health behaviors and behavior change. In addition to providing a primer on the behavioral economics principles that are most relevant to public health, this book offers details on how these principles can be employed to mitigating the world's greatest health threats, including obesity, smoking, risky sexual behavior, and excessive drinking. With contributions from an international team of scholars from psychology, economics, marketing, public health, and medicine, this book is a trailblazing new approach to the most difficult and important problems of our time. Business

Improving Think Tank Management Improving Think Tank Management: Practical Guidance for Think Tanks, Research Advocacy NGOs, and Their Fundersdemonstrates better management is possible, cost-effective, and rewarding for leaders and funders of think tanks. The book contains contemporary and actionable best practices, case studies, templates, and strategies used by real organizations to improve management. In this comprehensive guide, Raymond Struyk encourages think tank managers to make improvements to increase efficiency and guides them through lowering the costs of making those improvements. The examples shared confront specific issues managers often experience, such as difficulty motivating staff, controlling project costs, assisting project leaders, and becoming more efficient with fundraising. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Financial Regulation The Oxford Handbook of Financial Regulation is the first comprehensive, state of the art survey of the nature and function of financial regulation. Written by an international team of leading scholars in the field, it takes a contextual and comparative approach to examine scholarly, policy, and regulatory developments in the past three decades. Business

Stock Market Investing for Beginners Stock Market Investing for Beginners will arm you with the information you need to understand the basics of stock market investing, and start taking control of your financial future. Business

Personal Finance Simplified By making smart personal finance choices now, you can build a solid foundation for your family and your future. Personal Finance Simplified will show you, step by step, how to understand your personal finance needs, plan for your future, and create a budget that will bring you security and peace of mind. Business

ITIL Service Design Through the service design stage of the service lifecycle, you can turn your strategy into a cost-effective plan that meets both current and future business needs. ITIL Service Design provides a best-practice framework that will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to design IT solutions that consistently meet customer requirements and deliver business benefits. Business

ITIL Service Operation Ensuring the successful, day-to-day delivery of IT services, service operation is a critical stage of the service lifecycle. ITIL Service Operation provides best-practice guidance on efficiently and effectively delivering these services for the benefit of the business, customers and users. Business

Managing Successful Programmes 2011 Edition The 2011 Edition of MSP combines rigour and flexibility, helping all organizations - public sector and private, large and small - achieve successful outcomes from their programme management time and time again. With change a pressing reality for all organizations, successful programme management has never been more vital to success. Business

Management of Risk Every organisation must find the right balance between opportunities and threats in managing its risks. M_o_R takes a best practice approach, which offers a structured and effective framework for risk management. It helps organisations to achieve their objectives by first identifying the risks, and then choosing the right response to the threats and opportunities that are created by uncertainty. Business

Management of Value This core guidance is for people who are charged with maximizing the value of resources invested to get the best financial and non-financial benefits from programmes and projects. It is aimed at those with responsibility for directing programmes and projects as well as managing them through to delivery. Business

An Introduction to PRINCE2 This guide provides a high level introduction to the updated PRINCE2 method covering both the "Managing" and "Directing" publications. It introduces the principles, processes and key themes, and gives practical examples of applying the method in practice. Business

Passing the PRINCE2 Examinations Essential reading for those intending to take the Foundation and Practitioner courses for PRINCE2 , 'Passing the PRINCE2 Examinations' has been revised to include the updated syllabus. It is also suitable for students undertaking self-study and/or online training for the exams. Business

Passing your ITIL Foundation Exam This bestselling study aid 'Passing your ITIL Foundation Exam - 2011 Edition' is the ideal companion for students preparing for their ITIL Foundation Exam. Business

Manuka Tells the remarkable and unexpected ‘rags-to-riches’ story of manuka honey. It describes how the discovery of manuka’s unique properties caught the media’s attention, and how various manuka honey-based products were developed and taken to the world. The remarkable antibacterial and therapeutic properties of manuka and its uses are outlined. Business

A Guide to Sales Management In many FMCG companies, the challenges for the sales function are to develop effective sales strategies and to deliver excellent sales operations in order to support the achievement of business targets. The purpose of this book is to provide a practical guide to sales management through the analysis of its key components: route to market, sales strategy, key performance indicators, organizational models, sales force management, customer business planning, order to cash, and sales and operations planning. For each of these topics, the content of this book is a balance of theory, practical tips, and useful tools, keeping in mind not only the “what,” but also the “how” of the implementation. The reader will learn how to map sales channels, assess a customer base, design a sales strategy, build a sales scorecard, and organize a sales team’s frontline and back ofi ce. The book also covers how to structure trade category plans, customer business plans, and customer negotiation plans and how to optimize the sales team’s contribution to the company’s key fundamental processes. It concludes with an overview of the future challenges of sales management. Business

An Introduction to Statistics using Microsoft Excel This book explains the statistical concepts and then uses Microsoft Excel functions to illustrate how to get results using the appropriate techniques which will help researchers directly with their research. Business

Manage Managing involves a host of disparate activities, such as making plans, allocating resources, solving problems, taking decisions, directing operations and maintaining control, each one of which can seem to be an impossible mountain to climb. But when simplified, these become a series of foothills which are fairly easy to tackle, once you know how. Business

Make That Grade Organisational Behaviour New edition of this concise overview of organisational behaviour, focusing on key themes and developments for quick reference and exam revision. Business

Redeveloping the Waterfront Managing Local Economic Development: Cases in Decision Making: Redeveloping the Waterfront discusses the challenges public administrators face when they get involved with economic development, which leads to simultaneously working in both the public and private sectors. Business

Goodbye, Sampson, Inc.? Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: Goodbye, Sampson, Inc.? portrays the critical link between economic development policies and local neighborhoods. Business

Providing a Municipal Ambulance Service Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: Providing A Municipal Ambulance Service demonstrates that the task of policy analysis clearly requires much more than simply "processing the numbers" to find the best-case, most efficient, or even least-cost solution to a problem. Business

Contracting for Trash Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: Contracting for Trash poses an analytical problem that will face most if not all county and city governments: how to find the best (i.e., the most cost-efficient and effective) system for collecting residential trash. Business

Moving the Multiservice Center Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: Moving the Multiservice Center discusses how where the county should relocate one of its multiservice centers pits political considerations against analytical (empirical) ones and, in the process, poses the ultimate ethical dilemma for an analyst. Business

The Human Side of Privatization Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: The Human Side of Privatization describes the question of privatization by looking at both the economic and the human consequences of privatization and by raising questions about the tradeoffs that accompany privatization efforts. Business

Redesigning the Budget Process Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: Redesigning the Budget Process describes the challenge of developing a budget process that meets both administrative and legislative expectations produces tensions that underscore the policy importance of the budgetary process. Business

Welcome to the New Town Manager? Managing Local Government: Cases in Decision Making: Welcome to the New Town Manager? highlights that budget planning and preparation in local government is policymaking. Business

No Easy Road to Recovery Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: The Professional Local Government Manager: Leadership Style: No Easy Road to Recovery focuses on how local government staff should handle a situation when the CFO is accused of embezzlement. Business

Cartgate Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: The Professional Local Government Manager: Leadership Style: Cartgate describes the challenges associated with a city government accused of waste, inefficiency, and corruption. Business

The Fire File Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: Achieving Effective Community Leadership: The Fire File focuses on the challenges associated with an initiative by the city’s voters, which has precipitated a serious budget crisis, forcing the city government’s officials to consider major changes in the way it serves its citizens. Business

Race, Politics, and Low-income Housing Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: Promoting the Community’s Future: Race, Politics, and Low-income Housing focuses on a city administrator with a major crisis on his hands: an economic development plan that has become the centerpiece of a prominent racial controversy. Business

Ethics and Internal Hiring Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: Essential Management Practices: Ethics and Internal Hiring discusses how fresh perspectives can be incorporated into hiring and promotional practices with a city used to cronyism. Business

County Prison Overtime Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: Essential Management Practices: County Prison Overtime discusses a classic example of the difficulties of budget implementation and sets the stage for continuing dialogue, and sometimes confrontation, between the budget office and line departments. Business

A Jail in City Center Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness: Relating to Other Organizations: A Jail in City Center demonstrates the challenges posed by differences in objectives and the impact on the manager's freedom to act. Business

Performance Appraisal Fundamentals Performance Appraisal Fundamentals: A Quick Guide to Fair, Consistent, and Useful Performance Appraisals discusses common challenges local government managers and human resource (HR) practitioners face when determining whether the traditional performance appraisal/evaluation process is right for their organizations. Business

The Future of the Professions The Future of the Professions predicts the decline of today's professions and describes the people and systems that will replace them. In an Internet society, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, lawyers, and many others, to work as they did in the 20th century. Business

Best-Worst Scaling First systematic treatment of best-worst scaling, explaining how to implement, analyze, and apply the theory across a range of disciplines. Business

Behind the Model This book looks 'behind the model' to show how formal models of the economy work - and why they sometimes fail. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Consumer Psychology This Handbook analyzes cutting-edge consumer psychology research through individual, interpersonal, and societal lenses and considers future directions for the field. Business

Introduction to Modern Climate Change The thoroughly updated second edition of an invaluable textbook for any introductory survey course on the science and policy of climate change. Business

Power Plays Power Plays argues that international institutions prevent extortion in some areas, but cause states to shift coercive behavior into less effective policy domains. Business

Bounded Rationality and Economic Diplomacy This book examines how developing countries often sign up to highly potent rules underwriting economic globalisation without even realising it. Business

Handbook on Transport and Development This Handbook provides an extensive overview of the relationships between transport and development. With 45 chapters from leading international authors, the book is organised in three main parts: urban structure and travel; transport and spatial impacts; and wider dimensions in transport and development. The chapters each present commentary on key issues within these themes, presenting the debate on the impacts of urban structure on travel, the impacts of transport investment on development, and social and cultural change on travel. A multitude of angles are considered - leaving the reader with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the field. Business

Research Handbook on the Economics of Insurance Law Insurance law and insurance economics each have long and distinguished scholarly histories, but participants in the two disciplines have not always communicated well across academic silos. The Handbook encourages more policy-relevant insurance economics scholarship and more economically sophisticated legal scholarship by bringing together original contributions from leading scholars in insurance law and insurance economics on a range of issues involving insurance law and regulation. Business

Handbook of Research Methods on Trust With the growing interest in trust in the social sciences, this secondedition of the Handbook of Research Methods on Trust provides a fully updated and extended account of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods for empirical research. While many researchers have already drawn inspiration and insight from the previous edition, the dynamic development of trust research calls for further and deeper engagement with methodological issues, particular methods, practical research experience, and current challenges and innovations as offered by this new edition. Business

Research Handbook on Partnerships, LLCs and Alternative Forms of Business Organizations Presenting alternatives to the corporate form of organization, the Handbook explores partnerships, LLCs, business trusts and other alternatives. Specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars in the field examine issues such as: fiduciary duties, agency principles, contractual freedom, tax treatment, the special circumstances of law firms, and dissolution. While much of the emphasis is on US law, a number of chapters include treatments of Japan, the UK, Russia, China, Taiwan, India and Brazil. Business

The Economics of Cultural Diversity The populations of many countries in the world are becoming more culturally diverse. This spurs a growing need for an informed debate on the socio-economic implications of cultural diversity. This book offers a solid statistical and econometric perspective on this topical subject by bringing together studies from different countries in Europe and North America. The research in this volume sheds light on several consequences of cultural diversity, including positive impacts on innovation, growth and entrepreneurship, with contributions highlighting how there can be negative social effects on communities. Throughout the volume, it is evident that the effects of cultural diversity on socio-economic outcomes depend largely on the characteristics of local economies, populations and communities. Business

Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Business

Climate Change, Capitalism, and Corporations Written for researchers and graduate students, this book explores the different processes through which corporations engage with climate change. Business

Cyber Security and the Politics of Time Explores how security communities think about time and how this shapes the politics of security in the information age. Business

Ancient Kanesh This book presents a detailed description of the political, cultural, and economic world of ancient Kanesh (present-day Kültepe, Turkey). Business

Managing Employee Performance and Reward This second edition offers a comprehensive coverage of employee performance and reward, presenting the material in a conceptually integrated way. Business

A Concise History of International Finance A comprehensive survey of international financial history across three thousand years that reveals how previous crises were successfully overcome. Business

Decisions under Uncertainty Risk assessment theory and practice for graduate engineering students, practising engineers, designers and project managers, first published in 2005. Business

Economic Analysis of Property Rights This is a study of the way individuals organise the use of resources in order to maximise the value of their economic rights over these resources. Business

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Transport Economics and Policy Transport economics and policy analysis is a field which has seen major advances in methodology in recent decades, covering issues such as estimating cost functions, modelling of demand, dealing with externalities, examining industry ownership and structure, pricing and investment decisions and measuring economic impacts. This Handbook contains reviews of all these methods, with an emphasis on practical applications, commissioned from an international cast of experts in the field. Business

Handbook of Water Economics Water scarcity, whether in the quality or quantity dimension, afflicts most countries. Decisions on water management and allocation over time, space, and among uses and users involve economic considerations. This Handbook assembles research that represents recent thinking and applications in water economics. The book chapters are written by leading scholars in the field who address issues related to its use, management, and value. The topics cover analytical methods, sectoral and intersectoral water issues, and issues associated with different sources of water. Business

Handbook of Healthcare Management The Handbook of Healthcare Management is a comprehensive examination of key management practices for global healthcare organizations, arguing that insight into and implementation of these practices is essential for success and sustainability. Business

Handbook of Ecological Economics This Handbook provides an overview of major current debates, trends and perspectives in ecological economics. It covers a wide range of issues, such as the foundations of ecological economics, deliberative methods, the de-growth movement, ecological macroeconomics, social metabolism, environmental governance, consumer studies, knowledge systems and new experimental approaches. Written by leading authors in their respective areas of specialisation, the contributions systematize the "state of the art" in the selected topics, and draw insights about new knowledge frontiers. Business

Rail Economics, Policy and Regulation in Europe The European railway sector has undergone profound and predominantly institutional changes over the past 20 years, due to the initiatives of the European Commission. This book constitutes a first systematic assessment and account of the recent transformations of the industry along a series of critical yet contentious issues such as competition, unbundling, regulation, access charging, standards and interoperability, and public-private partnerships. It also covers the main railways sectors including passenger transport, high speed and freight. Business

Closeness at a Distance Closeness at a Distance is a groundbreaking approach to the challenges so many teams, and team leaders, face today. Virtual working is now a reality for most professionals, and the winners of tomorrow will be companies that proactively drive the performance of their virtual cooperations. Virtual leadership, project management at a distance, and networking are today’s and tomorrow’s critical success factors. So any leader needs to ask him or herself “Is your virtual collaboration as successful as it should be?” How to answer this question, and how to improve performance in this key area, is the focus of this book. It introduces readers to Virtual Performance Improvement (VPI©) as the gateway to solutions to all key challenges faced by international virtual teams, groups, and networks. The book supports leaders so they perform successfully and effectively in virtual global environments. It guides team leaders, project and network managers, members, and even whole organizations, to areas of potential improvement in virtual performance and will help them turn vital challenges into competitive advantages. The book gives new insights into how to assist global groups, teams, and networks to perform better, and links project management, organizational, and cultural issues with the world of communication technology. ‘Enriched with numerous case studies and a storyline woven into the chapters, this book will be of immediate, practical help to anyone working with virtual teams and groups, or consulting, coaching, or training in such a context Business

The Natural Step The Natural Step framework for sustainability was first developed in 1989. The framework and the organisation, The Natural Step International, have been through many changes during that time, yet the essence of this unique, science-based approach remains unchanged. It is a way of seeing the world that helps decision-makers put sustainable development into action. TNS is now well-known around the world: there are teams established in ten countries, and growing activity in several others. In this Schumacher Briefing, David Cook tells the story of the evolution of the organisation from its start in Sweden to the present day. Whilst the fundamentals of TNS remain the same, it has responded to the ever-evolving sustainability debate. Based upon science and systems thinking, the basic components of the TNS framework are laid out in the text. Business

Bull's Eye Your aim in life should be to achieve all of the wonderful things that are possible for you. There is no reason for you not to be earning twice as much as you are today, or even five or ten times as much. Your potential is practically limitless, if you could just learn how to utilize it. Clarity, Focus, and Concentration: Three strong, simple attributes needed to hone in your potential and hit the bull's eye! And just as you can develop your physical muscles through hard work and concentration, you can develop your mental muscles through continuous repetition. You have the ability right now to achieve more than you ever have before. Bull's Eye will teach you how to unleash your powers for success and accomplish more in the next few months than many people do in a lifetime. Business

Australian Alps A fascinating, illustrated guide that introduces some of Australia's highest mountains. Business

A History of Macroeconomics from Keynes to Lucas and Beyond This book retraces the history of macroeconomics from Keynes's General Theory to the present. Business

Value of Information in the Earth Sciences This book presents a unified framework for assessing the value of potential data-gathering schemes, with a focus on the Earth sciences. Business

The Price of Oil This book explains why oil prices rose so spectacularly in the past and examines how they will be suppressed in the future. Business

Order on the Edge of Chaos Order on the Edge of Chaos answers the question: how do people today create and sustain order in their lives and in their groups? Business

Trusting Judgements Even experienced experts can be biased and overconfident. This book explains how to ensure experts provide reliable scientific advice. Business

Contest Theory Using a game-theoretic framework, this unified, comprehensive treatment of contest design in economics and computer science focuses on online applications. Business

The Political Economy of Predation This book analyses conflict theory through one type of conflict in particular: manhunting, or predation. Business

Exploring the Economy of Late Antiquity This book contributes to a new economic history of late antiquity, with tightly argued, stimulating studies of class, money and exchange. Business

Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Appraisal This book uses modern economic tools to obtain general equilibrium cost-benefit rules to evaluate small, large and ultra-large projects. Business

Marketing Plan Templates for Enhancing Profits This workbook coaches business leaders to magnify the profits of a business. They learn a unique scientific system for predicting and achieving results. Their systematic decisions will spark the profits of any business. This system comprises all strategic decisions in the marketing plan for a business. The first part uses the SWOT Analysis to assess its strengths and weaknesses and identify possible opportunities and threats. The SWOT Analysis clarifies the mission, target market, specialty, and suppliers of the business. The questions at the end of these four chapters guide business leaders to focus on quality, describe key customers, compete on strength, and delegate weaknesses. The next part positions the business relative to its competitors with marketing mix decisions. Business leaders specify its products and services, and how to distribute, promote, and price them. These four chapters close with questions that lead the business to offer treasures, deliver delight, trumpet empathy, and price as valued. The final part motivates them to implement their decisions. The closÂing questions motivate business leaders to target key prospects, reward the best, concentrate resources, and jump into action. These twelve decisions transform a marketing plan and build the business. Her unique scientific system coaches business leaders to use the 80/20 rule to magnify their profits. Business

Cambridge International AS and A Level Accounting This title covers the entire syllabus for Cambridge International Examinations' International AS and A Level Accounting (9706). It is divided into separate sections for AS and A Level making it ideal for students studying both the AS and the A Level and also those taking the AS examinations at the end of their first year. - Worked examples ensure students have a sound understanding of recording financial information and preparing financial statements - Provides practice throughout the course with carefully selected past paper questions, covering all question types, at the end of each chapter - Free Revision and practice CD includes interactive tests, selected answers, additional activities, and a glossary We are working with Cambridge International Examinations to gain endorsement for this title. Business

HR's Greatest Challenge Nothing HR does contributes more to productivity than improving engagement and retention. Employees stay or leave – and engage or disengage – primarily based on their relationship with their manager. And that means their direct supervisor, the one they connect with – or don’t connect with – every day. So we need our executives to manage engagement and retention instead of us. We can coach them and play critical roles, but if CFOs read the financial data and HR distributes the turnover report, retention is already second-tier. HR’s Greatest Challenge will help HR executives • Convince their CEOs that engagement and retention are top-tier metrics as important as sales and service. • Replace those mysterious turnover percentages and engagement scores with dollar values that resonate with the CFO. • Train managers to conduct stay interviews because they bring proven solutions. • Ask leaders to forecast how long employees will stay and how many of their team will score high on the next engagement survey. And most importantly, this book will help you solve employee engagement and retention as a business issue. Business

Repurposing HR HR managers have been trained to think of themselves as cost centers, challenged at every budget cycle to cut, pare, and shrink expenses. Their staff brandish benchmarks and statistics to say how engagement affects business success, how the ratio of HR staff to employees is low, and how our turnover is too high. But with all these data, executives still roll their eyes and ask, “But what impact do you have on our bottom line?" By breaking down organizational silos and using a process to generate and foster collective thinking, HR can shift the paradigm from developing programs, policies, and processes to improving the performance and productivity of the workforce. Repurposing HR presents a RoadMap for a new way to look at human resources in terms of the multiple roles that HR plays on the business scene. It will walk through each "StopOver" on the journey, including the * purpose, objectives, knowledge, and skills required * work products * tools and resources that are useful to the practitioner. This is a compelling process for using the skills, competencies, and attributes of the HR team in a systematic and holistic way. Business

The Legacy Builder This modern parable is for business leaders, coaches and parents who know the challenge of motivating people while balancing the demands of life with integrity—and leaving a legacy that will last forever. Business

Developing Next Generation Leaders for Transgenerational Entrepreneurial Family Enterprises This illustrative book considers the interface of business structures, contexts, and leadership building blocks to explore the contingent nature of leadership development in transgenerational entrepreneurship. Longitudinal case studies of 27 family firms in nine different countries provide a rich, global selection of leadership development insights by examining the role of values, professionalization, leadership style and other contingent factors. Business

Economic Behavior, Economic Freedom, and Entrepreneurship Expert editors add to an important field of research, the economics of entrepreneurship, and explore how institutions influence entrepreneurial behavior. This book provides comprehensive and contemporary insights into the interaction between economic behavior of firms and households, economic freedom, and entrepreneurship, and how it generates an environment with greater opportunities for growth and development for individuals, households, and private-sector firms. Business

Monopolies and Underdevelopment This ambitious analysis is centered on the evolution of economic structures in colonized economies, showing the effects of these structures on today’s global reality for all economies, whether they are considered ‘developed’ or ‘underdeveloped.’ The result is an illuminating study of historical restriction and exploitation and its impact on present day markets around the world. Business

The Wealth of Ideas This 2005 book traces the history of economic thought from its prehistory to the present day. Business

WordPress Search Engine Optimization A complete guide to dominating search engines with your WordPress site About This Book: Everything you need to get your WordPress site to the top of search engines and bring thousands of new customers to your blog or business; Learn everything from keyword research and link building to customer conversions, in this complete guide; Packed with real-word examples to help get your site noticed on Google, Yahoo, and Bing Who This Book Is For. This book is for anyone who runs any of the over 90,000,000 WordPress installations throughout the world. If you can login to your WordPress website, you can implement most of the tips in this book without any coding experience. What You Will Learn: The elements that search engines use to rank websites—and how to optimize your site for premium placement; Harness social media sites to extend the reach of your site and gain more visitors; Discover the high-volume, high-value search phrases that customers use when searching for your products or services; Avoid dangerous black-hat optimization techniques and the people who advocate and purvey them; Build high-quality, high-value links from other websites to raise your rankings in search engines; Create optimized and engaging content that both search engines and readers will love; Avoid common SEO mistakes that can get your site penalized by search engines In Detail. WordPress is a powerful platform for creating feature-rich and attractive websites but, with a little extra tweaking and effort, your WordPress site can dominate search engines and bring thousands of new customers to your business. WordPress Search Engine Optimization will show you the secrets that professional SEO companies use to take websites to the top of search results. You'll take your WordPress site to the next level; you'll brush aside even the stiffest competition with the advanced tutorials in this book. Style and approach. This is a practical, hands-on book based around sound SEO techniques specifically applied to WordPress. Each chapter starts with a brief overview of the important concepts then quickly moves into practical step-by-step actions you can take immediately. Throughout the book, you'll get clear instructions and detailed screenshots, so you can see exactly what to do each step of the way. Business

The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia Uncovers the best sites for observing Australia's spectacularly diverse and unique mammals. Business

The Rise of the Global Company Readable, wide-ranging history of multinational enterprise, exploring its role in international events and influence on globalization and the modern world. Business

Social Media and Electronic Commerce Law Social Media and Electronic Commerce Law investigates the challenges facing legal practitioners and commercial parties in this dynamic field. Business

Mathematical Foundations of Infinite-Dimensional Statistical Models This book develops the theory of statistical inference in statistical models with an infinite-dimensional parameter space, including mathematical foundations and key decision-theoretic principles. Business

Selling Shakespeare Adam G. Hooks offers a new history of Shakespeare's life in print and an innovative account of dramatic criticism and biography. Business

The Plantation The first complete publication of an overlooked gem in American intellectual history Business

Power The path toward ethical, authentic, and effective use of power is illuminated in this comprehensive crash course in developing external authority, navigating high-power roles and responsibilities, and finding personal power. The book combines cutting-edge psychological theory with practical exercises, stories, and examples from the author’s experiences as a leadership coach and consultant to provide readers with the tools and instructions to find their unique map of powers. From bosses to parents, politicians to protesters, power rests in the hands of everyone, everywhere. Business

The impact of the Syrian refugee crisis on the labour market in Jordan This report presents the main findings of a household survey conducted in the Jordanian governorates of Amman, Irbid and Mafraq between February and March 2014, aimed at assessing the implications of the large influx of Syrian Refugees onto the labour market in the three geographical areas. The results are based on information gathered on the current labour market situation, as well as some of the changes that have occurred since the beginning of the Syrian Refugee influx into Jordan in March 2011. Business

Selling the Serengeti Situating safari tourism within the discourses and practices of development, Selling the Serengeti examines the relationship between the Maasai people of northern Tanzania and the extraordinary influence of foreign-owned ecotourism and biggame- hunting companies. It looks at two major discourses and policies surrounding biodiversity conservation, the championing of community-based conservation and the neoliberal focus on private investment in tourism, and their profound effect on Maasai culture and livelihoods. This ethnographic study explores how these changing social and economic relationships and forces remake the terms through which state institutions and local people engage with foreign investors, communities, and their own territories. The book highlights how these new tourism arrangements change the shape and meaning of the nation-state and the village and in the process remake cultural belonging and citizenship. Benjamin Gardner’s experiences in Tanzania began during a study abroad trip in 1991. His stay led to a relationship with the nation and the Maasai people in Loliondo lasting almost twenty years; it also marked the beginning of his analysis and ethnographic research into social movements, market-led conservation, and neoliberal development around the Serengeti. Business

Analysis of Panel Data This book provides a comprehensive, coherent, and intuitive review of panel data methodologies that are useful for empirical analysis. Business

The Hellenistic World An accessible, vivid and up-to-date student-level introduction to the coinage and history of the Hellenistic world (323–31 BC). Business

Anthropology and Economy Comparative and critical, Anthropology and Economy offers a uniquely cross-cultural view of economy. Business

Managing Corporate Impacts Managing Corporate Impacts uses simple frameworks to demonstrate why and how today's corporations co-create enduring value with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Business

Revealed Preference Theory This book examines situations in which empirical observations are consistent or inconsistent with some of the best known economic theories. Business

The Path to Sustained Growth Charts Britain's transformation from the European periphery to a global economic power from the reign of Elizabeth I to Victoria. Business

The Future of National Infrastructure This book sets out a systematic approach to making long-term choices about national infrastructure systems, for practitioners, policy-makers and academics. Business

Demystifying Theories in Tourism Research This book reviews theoretical perspectives on tourism from planning and management, through marketing and host communities, to the tourism consumers themselves. Covering issues such as tour guiding, rural development and destination image, and including pedagogy throughout, this book is an accessible approach to a controversial subject. Business

China’s Economic Growth Prospects In this book Cai Fang explores the contribution of demographic transition to economic growth in China’s reform period, depicts the population factors causing the economic slowdown since the second decade of the twenty-first century, analyses the challenges facing its long-term sustainability when the demographic dividend is disappearing, and proposes important policy remedies. He suggests that in order to avoid the middle-income trap, China's economic growth has to transform from an inputs-driven pattern to a productivity-driven pattern, which requires eliminating several institutional obstacles. Business

Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management is an authoritative and comprehensive reference resource with almost 400 entries on core HR areas and key concepts. From age discrimination, to zero hours contracts, each entry reflects the views of an expert and authoritative author. The terms included vary from singular concepts such as performance appraisal and industrial conflict, to organisational behaviour terms including organisational culture and commitment; and broader management terms such a resourcing and management development. Each entry provides a list of references and further reading to enable the reader to gain a deeper awareness and understanding of each topic. Business

Business Innovation and Disruption in the Music Industry Over the past fifteen years the music industry has experienced a disruptive process of digital transformation that has reshaped most aspects of the industry; in 2015 the contours of a "new music economy" have begun to emerge. The structure and mechanics of these evolutionary processes vary considerably between continents, and this book examines these processes within Europe, America and Asia. The contributors offer a range of theoretical perspectives, as well as empirical findings from the social sciences and business, as well as the media industries. They offer a holistic understanding of the forces shaping the new music economy, and shed some light on the impact of these forces on the ways in which music is created, aggregated and distributed, and on the economic and social consequences for industry producers and consumers. Business

Measuring the Global Shadow Economy This book brings together two leading researchers in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of the shadow economy from a global perspective. Reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of measuring the informal sector, the authors evaluate its size and key determinants across the world. Williams and Schneider clearly establish the persistence and prevalence of the shadow economy, analysing the narrowness of existing policy approaches and explaining how these fail to address the key factors for its existence and may even exacerbate the problem. Business

Connecting Asia This book analyses how closer regional connectivity and economic integration between South Asia and Southeast Asia can benefit both regions, with a focus on the role played by infrastructure and public policies in facilitating this process. Country studies of national connectivity issues and policies cover Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, examining major developments in South Asia-Southeast Asia trade and investment, economic cooperation, the role of economic corridors, and regional cooperation initiatives. Thematic chapters explore investment in land and sea transport infrastructure, trade facilitation, infrastructure investment financing, supporting national and regional policies, and model-based estimates of the benefits of integration. Employing a state-of-the-art computable general equilibrium (CGE) model, the book provides a detailed an up-to-date discussion of issues, innovations and progress. Business

Leading Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise Drawing upon cutting edge research from academia but expressed clearly and concisely for the busy person seeking practical inspiration, Leading Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise will feature numerous case examples from companies such as Virgin, Pfizer, Roche and Fuji Film. The book deals with questions such as: What are the roots of creativity and imagination? · How can we create the physiological and mental states under which creativity happens naturally rather than having to rely on creative thinking tools? · What kind of leadership is required to make creativity and innovation business as usual behaviours in your enterprise? · What is the role of technique in engendering creativity within teams? What are the most effective and reliable recipes for team based creativity? · What ensures that creativity turns into innovation? What stops it? In exploring these questions, the book will show you how to produce and lead creative teams, as well as build an innovative company culture. Business

Digital Marketing The force of the internet and the power of online consumers have dramatically altered the face of today's business world. Understanding and using this resource to its best advantage is essential to the success of every business. "Digital Marketing: Strategies for Online Success" clarifies the complex subject of ecommerce, presenting a simple 8-step strategy for success in internet marketing. This book is essential for anyone seeking success in a business environment altered by the digital revolution. Godfrey Parkin presents fascinating facts about both the history and potential of the internet, as well as providing clear and practical advice on how to make the most of it. Key strategies are outlined on every aspect of ecommerce including a step-by-step guide to developing a low-risk business strategy; the principles of designing a website that works as a successful business tool; guidelines on maximising effectiveness of search engines, email marketing and online advertising, as well as advice on using web 2.0 and social media in order to expand brand awareness and increase sales. This book is indispensable to anyone who wishes his or her company to remain relevant in today's digital environment. Business

Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics More than 150 of the best walks, tracks and trails in Queensland's Tropics, covering the best the state has to offer. Business

Confidence, Likelihood, Probability This is the first book to develop a methodology of confidence distributions, with a lively mix of theory, illustrations, applications and exercises. Business

Economic Change in Modern Indonesia An accessible examination of Indonesia's economic history from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first century from a comparative perspective. Business

The Economic History of China The first comprehensive study of China's economic development across 3,000 years of history to be published in English. Business

Caring Capitalism The book analyzes the changing meaning and measure of social value in an era of caring capitalism. Business

Corporate Strategy This book uses research-driven insights to help students and managers make good corporate strategy decisions and to analyse the decisions of others. Business

The Federal Reserve's Role in the Global Economy Leading academics and senior policy makers provide an international perspective on the changing role of the US Federal Reserve System. Business

China's Innovation Challenge This book argues that China must become an innovation-based economy to avoid the middle-income traps, and examines both the opportunities and challenges in meeting this goal. Business

Effective Negotiation Effective Negotiation, 3rd edition is an essential resource for students and professionals in business and management, law, human resource management and employment relations. Business

Corruption and Government This new edition of a 1999 classic shows how institutionalized corruption can be fought through sophisticated political-economic reform. Business

Teaching Macroeconomics with Microsoft Excel® Humberto Barreto shows professors how to teach macroeconomic models and incorporate data using Microsoft Excel® with free files and videos. Business

Failure to Millionaire Roadmap for budding entrepreneurs—both start-ups & Scale ups. Business

China's Economy In China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know, Arthur Kroeber offers an overview of the highlights of China's development from the manufacturing, agricultural change, and construction developments of 1980s and 1990s, through the expansion of China's financial systems, and to its present-day status as the world leader in yearly economic growth. Business

Principles of Corporate Finance Law A thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Ferran's 'Principles of Corporate Finance Law' that explores the relationship between law and finance. With the additional contribution of Look Chan Ho, an expert in the field of corporate finance. Business

The Index Number Problem This volume addresses the search for a true price index, the need to know how to convert an amount at one date into the right amount at another date. The longstanding question concerning how such an index should be constructed is known as 'The Index Number Problem'. Business

Financial Asset Pricing Theory The book presents models for the pricing of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and options. The models are formulated and analysed using concepts and techniques from mathematics and probability theory. It presents important classic models and some recent 'state-of-the-art' models that outperform the classics. Business

Systemic Risk This book applies some of the lessons from network disciplines - such as ecology, epidemiology, and engineering - to study and measure how small probability events can lead to contagion and banking crises on a global scale. Business

Executive Remuneration and Employee Performance-Related Pay The compensation packages of a growing proportion of firms include pay schemes that are linked to employee or company performance, yet little is known about the patterns of performance related pay. This book compares US and European CEOs to investigate the evolution of executive compensation, its controversies, and its resulting regulations. Business

Migration This book addresses some of the many social challenges created by migration flows over the past decades. The volume brings together research from three different fields: economics, sociology and political science. Business

Arms Races in International Politics The first comprehensive history of the arms racing phenomenon in modern international politics, drawing on European, Asian, and Middle Eastern examples from throughout the twentieth century and addressing the key questions - what causes arms races, and what is the connection between arms races and the outbreak of wars? Business

Organizational Progeny Organizational Progeny uses fascinating new data on nearly 200 intergovernmental organizations and detailed accounts of the origins of prominent and diverse institutions. It argues that we are experiencing a proliferation of organizational progeny over which national governments are literally losing "control". Business

The Law of Energy Underground Many developments in energy production and use involve underground resources. Fracking to capture oil and gas resources, storage of harmful carbon gases, and long-term disposal of waste have large implications for the future. This book provides a clear and insightful overview of the law and policy issues surrounding these new technologies. Business

International Trade and Economic Development This graduate textbook brings together many of the issues that are considered staple reading for a course in trade and development: trade and labour market, trade and public economics, topics in the theory of the second best, foreign aid, factor mobility, regional and global welfare, and TRIPs. Business

Reconceptualizing Development in the Global Information Age The book explores the links between information, development, wellbeing and dignity, gathering together a distinguished group of scholars to assess these inter-related concepts in several different areas of the world-Silicon Valley, Costa Rica, Chile, South Africa, Finland, the European Union and China. Business

Monetary Policy Operations and the Financial System An introduction to the way that central banks implement monetary policy through market operations. It explains monetary policy operations in normal times, reviews the basic mechanics of financial crises, and explains what central banks need to do to fulfil their monetary policy and financial stability mandates when markets and banks are impaired. Business

Hyper-Organization This book provides a general explanation of the emergence of formal organization as a core social structure in the contemporary world. It argues that organizations and their characteristics arise as much from cultural trends as from technical demands for efficiency or control. Business

Microeconometrics and MATLAB Provides an introduction to MATLAB: a computer language that gives researchers very flexible control over how they move between economic theory and empirical methods. Written for researchers who use survey data to understand economic behaviour. Business

Transformative Experience How should we make choices when we know so little about our futures? L. A. Paul argues that we must view life decisions as choices to make discoveries about the nature of experience. Her account of transformative experience holds that part of the value of living authentically is to experience our lives and preferences in whatever ways they evolve. Business

Business Model Innovation This book is the first sustained and focused inquiry into the organizational dimension of business model innovation. Featuring contributions by leading international authors on the topics of business model and business model innovation, the book represents an important addition to the research literature Business

Multidimensional Poverty Measurement and Analysis A systematic conceptual, theoretical, and methodological introduction to multi-dimensional poverty measurement and analysis. It provides a lucid overview of the problems that a range of multidimensional techniques can address and sets out a synthetic introduction of counting and axiomatic approaches to multidimensional poverty measurement. Business

Made in Africa A book on the design and practice of industrial policy that explores the challenges faced by African firms in international markets, with primary research data and policy experience from three Ethiopian case studies. Business

Transnational Cooperation Using elementary game theory, Transnational Cooperation examines a wide variety of pressing issues that will require cooperation among multiple actors to solve. Business

Framed by Gender The endurance of gender inequality, despite many factors that work against it, remains a puzzle. Framed by Gender presents a new way to understand gender inequality, showing how commonly held beliefs about gender differences are used to organize interactions and thereby introduce inequalities into new social arrangements and organizations as they emerge. Business

An Introduction to Healthcare Organizational Ethics This is a lucid, readable discussion of ethical questions in health care as they arise on the business or organizational level: an effort tp spell out an ethical perspective for healthcare organizations. It will be of use to students in health services management programs, health care professionals, healthcare administrators, and members of healthcare ethics committees. Business

Reforming Pensions Mandatory pensions are a worldwide phenomenon. However, with fixed contribution rates, monthly benefits, and retirement ages, pension systems are not consistent with three long-run trends: declining mortality, declining fertility, and earlier retirement. Many systems need reform. This book gives an extensive nontechnical explanation of the economics of pension design. The theoretical analysis is complemented by discussion of implementation. Business

Bounded Rationality and Industrial Organization Grounded in key observations in consumer psychology, Bounded Rationality and Industrial Organization develops non-standard models of "boundedly rational" consumer behavior and embeds them into familiar models of markets. It then rigorously analyzes each model in the tradition of microeconomic theory, leading to a richer, more realistic picture of consumer behavior. Business

Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment Stephen Cohen's innovative approach to multinational corporations and foreign direct investment is to highlight the heterogeneity of, and examine with unprecedented thoroughness, these two functions. Until now, they have all too frequently been written off through overly simplified advocacy as either "good" or "bad." This book impartially examines both sides of an important debate in a clear, non-technical, and objective manner. Business

The Measurement of Productive Efficiency and Productivity Growth This book is an accessible update to the widely-hailed collection by the current editors, The Measurement of Productive Efficiency: Techniques and Applications (OUP, 1993). Over ten years of the most recent research in the changing field of efficiency and productivity analysis have been applied, and the result will guide readers from the basic models to the latest, cutting-edge extensions. Business

Asset Management Stocks and bonds? Real estate? Hedge funds? Private equity? The conventional way of allocating across asset classes fails to account for the overlapping risks they represent. Investors must consider the underlying factor risks behind asset class labels, just as eating a healthy diet requires looking through foods to the nutrients they contain. Factor risks are the hard times that affect all assets, and investors are rewarded for weathering losses during bad times with long-run risk premiums. Optimally harvesting factor risk premiums-on our own or by hiring others-requires identifying our particular set of bad times, and exploiting the difference between them and those of the average investor. Business

Beyond Greed and Fear Beyond Greed and Fear illuminates behavioral finance for today's investor. It will help practitioners to recognize--and avoid--bias and errors in their decisions, and to modify and improve their overall investment strategies. Business

State Building in Boom Times State Building in Boom Times maintains that coalitional politics accounts for why resource booms yield divergent state building. Countries ruled by export-oriented coalitions expand state capacity amid commodity booms. But when exporters are politically marginalized, ruling coalitions prey upon export wealth, to the detriment of state capacity. Business

Financial and Macroeconomic Connectedness In Financial and Macroeconomic Connectedness, Francis Diebold and Kamil Yilmaz propose several connectedness measures for financial and macroeconomic networks based on forecast error variance decompositions from approximating vector autoregressions. The authors characterize connectedness across major asset markets and financial institutions within the U.S. and across countries since the late 1990s. Business

State Capitalism The combination of new technologies, the perceived failures of liberal economics and democracy in many developing nations, the rise of modern kinds of authoritarians, and the success of some of the best-known state capitalists have created an era ripe for state intervention. State Capitalism offers the sharpest analysis yet of what state capitalism's emergence means for democratic politics around the world. Business

Cracking the Emerging Markets Enigma Cracking the Emerging Markets Enigma outlines a rigorous, comprehensive, and practical framework for evaluating the opportunities and, more importantly, the risks of investing in emerging markets. Built on a foundation of sound research on foreign direct and portfolio capital flows, Andrew Karolyi's proposed system of evaluation incorporates multiple dimensions of the potential risks faced by prospective investors in an empirically coherent framework. Business

Everything in Its Place Every city, region, and state wants to improve. However, while the field of strategic management exists in business schools to guide firms and organizations, no such analogous field exists for places. Everything in Its Place weaves together theories, empirical evidence, and case studies from a broad spectrum of scholarly disciplines and combines them with insights and experiences garnered from practitioners and policy makers to provide a systematic framework for guiding and informing the strategic management of places. Business

The Handbook of Behavioral Operations Management This handbook provides easy to access insights into behavioral phenomena in production and service settings, ready-to-play games and activities for class settings, and applicable prescriptions for practice. The text serves a dual role as a desk/training reference to practitioners seeking to develop greater system understanding among their workers. Business

Private Governance From the world's first stock markets, to private policing in San Francisco, to millions of credit card transactions, Private Governance makes the case that private rules and regulations are more common and effective than most people know. Private governance works behind the scenes and helps make the modern economy possible. Business

The Economics of Immigration The Economics of Immigration shows that immigration could significantly boost world GDP, does little to impact the job prospects or wages of the native born population, has little net fiscal impact, and that immigrants are not assimilating more slowly than prior generations. Yet even a given agreement on these basic tenets, economists dramatically different immigration policies. Business

The Economics of Poverty The book reviews past and present debates on the challenges faced in attaining equitable economic development. The book aims to provide an introduction to economics where the application to poverty is central and guides learning. And it aims to help those who already know some economics learn more about poverty and inequality. Business

Capitalism In Capitalism, Anwar Shaikh demonstrates that most of the central propositions of economic analysis can be derived without any reference to hyperrationality, optimization, perfect competition, perfect information, representative agents or so-called rational expectations. These include the laws of demand and supply, the determination of wage and profit rates, technological change, relative prices, interest rates, bond and equity prices, exchange rates, terms and balance of trade, growth, unemployment, inflation, and long booms culminating in recurrent general crises. Business

Inequality Inequality---what is it, exactly? How is it measured? Why should we care? Why did inequality rise in the United States? Is rising inequality an inevitable feature of capitalism? What should we do about it? Inequality: What Everyone Needs to Know answers these questions and more in a comprehensive yet easily-understood introduction to the topic of economic inequality. Business

The Prospect of Global History The Prospect of Global History offers a new approach to the study of history, looking at the subject across a greater chronological range and seeking perspectives from sources beyond conventional European narratives. Business

Change Your Habits, Change Your Life Change Your Habits, Change Your Life is the follow-up to Tom Corley’s bestselling book Rich Habits. Thanks to his extensive research of the habits of self-made millionaires, Corley has identified the habits that helped transform ordinary individuals into self-made millionaires. Success no longer has to be a secret passed down among only the elite and the wealthy. No matter where you are in life, Change Your Habits, Change Your Life will meet you there, and guide you to success. In this book, you will learn about: • Why we have habits• Habits that create wealth or poverty, or keep you stuck in the middle class• Habits that increase your IQ• Habits that reduce disease and increase longevity• Habits that eliminate depression and increase happiness• Strategies to help you find your main purpose in life• Tricks to help you fast track habit change Business

Strategic Reframing This bookprovides clear information and guidance on how to do scenario planning to support strategy and public policy. The book describes the Oxford Scenario Planning Approach (OSPA), an intellectually rigorous and practical methodolgy. Business

Organizational Routines This volume seeks to explore how process theorizing can advance understanding of organizational routines. It reviews the main approaches to routines, and presents new thinking and research. Business

The Law and Economics of Framework Agreements This book addresses the increasing demand for a logical understanding of how framework agreement should be used and implemented. Business

Modeling Monetary Economies This new edition builds on first principles starting from a simple, clear monetary model to explain complex modern economies. Business

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Heterodox Economics Despite the important critiques of the mainstream offered by heterodox economics, the dominant method remains econometrics. This major new Handbook provides an invaluable introduction to a range of alternative research methods better suited for analysing the social data prominent in heterodox research projects, including survey, historical, ethnographic, experimental, and mixed approaches, together with factor, cluster, complex, and social network analytics. Introductions to each method are complemented by descriptions of applications in practice. Business

Handbook of Measures for International Entrepreneurship Research The Handbook of Measures for International Entrepreneurship Research is a user-friendly collection of multi-item measures developed and used in the research of international entrepreneurship and important areas related to it: international business, entrepreneurship, marketing, strategy, and innovation. Business

Economics for Cambridge International AS and A Level Support exam potential, and lay foundations for students' future careers. Written to match the latest syllabus (9708), this resource covers all the key concepts, with targeted exam practice to build confidence. Case studies help students to understand current Economics practice, preparing them for their future careers. Business

Accounting for Cambridge International AS and A Level Support exam potential and lay foundations for students' future careers. Written to match the latest syllabus (9706), this resource covers all the key concepts, with targeted exam practice to build confidence. Case studies help students to understand current Accounting practice, preparing them for their future careers. Business

Real Property in Australia An introduction to real property, investment, ownership, management and use balancing theory with practice for practitioners and students: the nature and functions of property, economic and legal parameters, valuation principles, property taxation, land development and subdivision, asset and property management, and sustainability. Business

Basic Income This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. Would it be possible to provide people with a basic income as a right? The idea has a long history. This book draws on two pilot schemes conducted in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh, in which thousands of men, women and children were provided with an unconditional monthly cash payment. In a context in which the Indian government at national and state levels spends a vast amount on subsidies and selective schemes that are chronically expensive, inefficient, inequitable and subject to extensive corruption, there is scope for switching at least some of the spending to a modest basic income. This book explores what would be likely to happen if this were done. The book draws on a series of evaluation surveys conducted over the course of the eighteen months in which the main pilot was in operation, supplemented with detailed case studies of individuals and families. It looks at the impact on health and nutrition, on schooling, on economic activity, women's agency and the welfare of those with disabilities. Above all, the book considers whether or not a basic income could be transformative, in not only improving individual and family welfare but in promoting economic growth and development, as well as having an emancipatory effect for people long mired in conditions of poverty and economic insecurity. Business

The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Networks The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Networks represents the frontier of research into how and why networks they form, how they influence behavior, how they help govern outcomes in an interactive world, and how they shape collective decision making, opinion formation, and diffusion dynamics. From a methodological perspective, the contributors to this volume devote attention to theory, field experiments, laboratory experiments, and econometrics. Theoretical work in network formation, games played on networks, repeated games, and the interaction between linking and behavior is synthesized. Business

Defined Benefit Pension Schemes in the UK This book provides a step-by-step methodology to maximize the complete restructuring and monitoring of the Asset-Liability Management of Defined Benefit schemes and helps the reader understand techniques of managing assets and liabilities in a coherent and consistent way. Business

Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs This is the first book to present a comprehensive understanding of the role of coaching in developing women entrepreneurs. It provides a theoretical background and explores the distinctive challenges facing this group before discussing the implementation and outcomes from a coaching programme in an entrepreneurial setting. Finally, the book concludes with strategies for future research and progress. Business

Routines, Strategies and Management The dynamic interplay of routines, strategies and management allows companies to successfully move forward within their industries. This book contributes to a coherent conceptualization of strategy, organization and management from a practice perspective, identifying strategy as realized in the action.Simon Grand provides a theoretical framework and detailed exploration in the context of two attractive empirical cases. He discusses topics such as theorizing routine dynamics, managerial engagement and managing routines as strategies to provide a detailed exploration of the importance of organizational routines for strategy. Business

Agriculture From the large corporation using enormous machines in the USA, to the woman with her hoe and her plot of cassava in Mozambique, to a Chinese collective farm worker in the rice fields, agriculture is essential for humanity to eat. This book looks at the many different types of agriculture and considers the challenges facing farmers today. Business

Finance 101 for Kids How do we equip the next generation with money management skills that theycan carry forth into their adult lives?One of the most important lessons that you can teach your kids is how tohandle their money. Unfortunately, for most parents, giving their kids a soundfinancial education is an afterthought at best.Frustrated by the lack of resources that apply the concept of finance to reallife situations for his own children to learn from, author Walter Andal was inspiredto create an informative and entertaining book to help children get onthe right path to making smart personal financial decisions.In Finance 101 for Kids,children and parents will explore:How money startedHow to earn andmake moneySaving and investingWhat credit is andthe dangers ofmishandling creditWhat the stock market isEconomic forces that canaffect personal financeWhat currencies andforeign exchanges areThe importance of givingback to the communityAnd much, much more! Business

Performance-Focused Smile Sheets This book, Performance-Focused Smile Sheets, completely reimagines the smile sheet as an essential tool to drive performance improvement. Traditional smile sheets (i.e., learner response forms, student reaction forms) don’t work! Decades of practice shows them to have negligible benefits. Scientific studies prove that traditional smile sheets are not correlated with learning results! Yet still we rely on smile sheets to make critical decisions about our learning interventions. In this book, Dr. Will Thalheimer carefully builds the case for a new methodology in smile-sheet design. Based on the learning research, Performance-Focused Smile Sheets shows how to write better questions, more focused on performance. The book also shows how to deploy smile sheets to our learners to get valid feedback—feedback that can be used to help us as trainers, instructional designers, teachers, professors, eLearning developers, and chief learning officers build virtuous cycles of continuous improvement. Business

The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Serving the needs of both students and experts, this book evaluates the CISG through economic theory and legal doctrine. Business

Central Banks at a Crossroads This book discusses the role of central banks and draws lessons from examining their evolution over the past two centuries. Business

Macroeconomic Paradigms and Economic Policy An examination of macroeconomic policy, focusing on the relationship between free-market policies and government intervention. Business

Performance at the Limit Studies the case of Formula 1® to show how businesses can achieve optimal performance in competitive and dynamic environments. Business

The Pursuit of Development In this book Ian Goldin shows how the understanding of how nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has changed as the pendulum has swung from arguments for state-led development to a preoccupation with market forces. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Health Care Management The Oxford Handbook of Healthcare Management offers a variety of current scholarly perspectives which explore important policy developments in health care management on an international basis. Business

Information Graphics This beautifully illustrated book is the first complete handbook to visual information. Well written, easy to use, and carefully indexed, it describes the full range of charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and tables used daily to manage, analyze, and communicate information. It features over 3,000 illustrations, making it an ideal source for ideas on how to present information. It is an invaluable tool for anyone who writes or designs reports, whether for scientific journals, annual reports, or magazines and newspapers. Business

Matching, Regression Discontinuity, Difference in Differences, and Beyond This book reviews the three most popular methods (and their extensions) in applied economics and other social sciences: matching, regression discontinuity, and difference in differences. The book introduces the underlying econometric/statistical ideas, shows what is identified and how the identified parameters are estimated, and then illustrates how they are applied with real empirical examples. Business

Implementing ISO 9001 An updated version of ISO 9001, the world's leading quality management standard, will be released at the end of 2015. Major purchasers require their suppliers to hold ISO 9001 certification and research shows that 44 per cent of certified clients have won new business as a consequence of being ISO 9001 registered. The 2015 revisions are significant and will affect professionals at every level, whether they work in industry, certification bodies or training organisations. The new standard will stimulate transformation in how organisations are run throughout the world. In the last ten years certification has grown by 50% globally, with China repeatedly topping the list of new registrations.ISO9001 2015: Thrill your customers and transform your cost base with the new gold standard for process improvement is a comprehensive guide to implementing the new standards. Over a million organisations worldwide will have to make changes in re-registering to the 2015 version of ISO 9001. But the changes can be used to stimulate transformation in organisations and their wider environments, coordinating their processes to achieve both their customer goals and reduced operating costs. Follow this blueprint and certification comes as a free bonus! Business

Writing Your Plan for Small Business Success A practical guide to creating a plan for your small business, with all the information you need to secure a bank loan and ensure it will be a success. Business

China–Japan Relations after World War Two A rich empirical account of China's post-war foreign economic policy towards Japan, drawing on recently declassified Chinese sources. Business

An Introduction to the Theory of Mechanism Design An Introduction to the Theory of Mechanism Design is a rigorous but accessible exploration mechanism design, also known as reverse game theory. Business

88 Privacy Breaches to Beware Of Data protection laws are new in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. Indonesia and Thailand will be introducing new laws in 2016. In the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — a single law across all of EU - is expected to come into force from 2018. There are also strict laws in the US that govern the processing of personal data. Over a hundred countries in the world have a comprehensive data protection law and it is very easy for individuals and companies to breach these laws. Data or privacy breaches are on the rise and businesses can be prosecuted under data protection laws. Fines for non-compliance can be from S$1 million in Singapore, up to three years jail in Malaysia, and up to 4% of global revenues for EU countries. The focus on this book is operational compliance. The book is for everyone as all of us in the course of our daily work process personal data. Organised into sections, each idea provides practical advice and examples of how a breach of the law may happen. Examples cover HR, Finance, Admin, Marketing, etc, allowing the reader to relate to his or her own area of work. Business

Economics for Competition Lawyers The new edition of this popular and accessible practitioner guide to the economic principles of competition law, revised and updated with new case law and economic approaches. Business

Handbook on the Economics of the Internet As the single most important general purpose technology of recent times, the Internet is transforming the organization, competitive structure and business models of the private, the public and non-profit sectors. In 27 original chapters, leading authors discuss theoretical and applied frameworks for the study of the economics of the Internet and its unique economics as a global information and communications infrastructure. They also examine the effects of the Internet on economic transactions (including social production, advertising, innovation, and intellectual property rights), the economics and management of Internet-based industries (including search, news, entertainment, culture, and virtual worlds), and the effects of the Internet on the economy at large. Business

Trust, Organizations and Social Interaction Trust, Organizations and Social Interaction promotes new knowledge about trust in an organizational context. The book provides case-analysis of how trust is formed through processes of social interaction in which actors observe, reflect upon and make sense of trust behaviour and its meaning in an organizational and social environment. It greatly contributes to clarifying what a process view may mean in trust research and to understanding how social interaction processes affect trust. Business

Handbook on Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions The global financial crisis has led to more and more focus on corporate governance and financial institutions. There has been much coverage in the media about various corporate governance related issues in banks and other financial institutions, such as executive directors’ remuneration and bankers’ bonuses, board composition and board diversity. This engaging book, dedicated to the corporate governance of banks and other financial institutions, makes a timely and accessible contribution to the literature in this area. The chapters highlight many of the shortcomings of corporate governance which have led to financial scandals, whilst indicating areas where corporate governance can be strengthened and improved. Business

Thinking Differently about Leadership This book is a critical historical analysis of leadership thought in the Western tradition, examining Classical Greek, medieval and modern social scientific theories of leadership, focussing on the assumptions and effects which arise from these ways of understanding leadership and offering a new basis for leadership theory-building. Business

Financialisation and the Financial and Economic Crises The contributions to this book provide detailed accounts of the long-term effects of financialisation and cover the main developments leading up to and during the crisis in 11 selected countries: the US, the UK, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, Italy, France, Estonia, and Turkey. The introductory chapter presents the theoretical framework and synthesizes the main findings of the country studies. Furthermore, the macroeconomic effects of financialisation on the EU as a whole are analysed in the final chapter. Business

Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes The purpose of economic evaluation is to inform decisions intended to improve healthcare. The new edition of Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes equips the reader with the essential hands-on experience to undertake evaluations, providing a 'tool kit' based on the authors own experience of undertaking economic evaluations. Business

Coal Mining in Britain Coal heated the homes, fuelled the furnaces and powered the engines of the Industrial Revolution. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the coalfields – distinct landscapes of colliery winding frames, slag heaps and mining villages – made up Britain's industrial heartlands. Coal was known as 'black gold' but it was only brought to the surface with skill and at considerable risk, with flooding, rock falls and gas explosions a constant danger. Coal miners became a recognised force in British political life, forming a vociferous and often militant lobby for better working conditions and a decent standard of living. This beautifully illustrated guide to Britain's industrial heritage covers not just the mines, but the lives of the workers away from the pits, with a focus on the cultural and religious life of mining communities. Business

The Definitive Guide to passing the Salesforce ADM 201 Certification Exam You’ve started looking into taking theSalesforce Certified Administrator exam. It can be a little overwhelming with 60 multiple choice questionsandmultiple answers to be completed in 90 minutes. The good news is that we have prepared this all inclusive resource guide to help you prepare. From online study guides to real exam questions, wegot you covered!Read this eBook to get practical advice on how to:Dramatically reduce the time required to prepare for a certification exam.Dramatically increase the likelihood of passing a certification exam.Serve as a reference guide after you’ve passed your certification exam.Download Your Complete Guidenow so you canpass the ADM 201 certification exam. Business

Strategic Thinking in Complex Problem Solving Strategic Thinking in Complex Problem Solving provides readers with practical tools to help them solve complex problems. Based on theoretical and empirical evidence from many disciplines, this book breaks down the resolution process into four easy-to-follow steps, and provides concrete guidelines to help anyone who is confronted with an unfamiliar, challenging problem requiring significant analysis. Business

Microeconomics for MBAs A sophisticated yet non-technical introduction to microeconomics for MBA students, now in its third edition. Business

The Metabolic Ghetto A multidisciplinary analysis of the role of nutrition in generating hierarchical societies and cultivating a global epidemic of chronic diseases. Business

Predictive Modeling Applications in Actuarial Science This second volume examines practical real-life applications of predictive modeling to forecast future events with an emphasis on insurance. Business

Enhancing Public Innovation by Transforming Public Governance Drawing on theoretical research and empirical studies, this book examines how public governance can be transformed in order to enhance public innovation. Business

Limit Order Books This text presents different models of limit order books and introduces a flexible open-source library, useful to those studying trading strategies. Business

How to get Published in the Best Management Journals This much-anticipated book is a comprehensive guide to a successful publishing strategy. Written by top journal editors, it introduces the publishing process, resolves practical issues, encourages the right methods and offers tips for navigating the review process, understanding journals and publishing across disciplinary boundaries. As if that weren’t enough it includes key contributions on open access, publishing ethics, making use of peer review, special issues, sustaining a publications career, journal rankings and increasing your odds of publishing success. This will be a must read for anyone seeking to publish in top journals. Business

Resource Economics Resource Economics engages students and practitioners in natural resource and environmental issues from both local and global standpoints. The fourth edition of this approachable but rigorous text provides a new focus on risk and uncertainty as well as new applications that address the effect of new energy technologies on scarcity and climate change mitigation and adaptation, while preserving and systematically updating the approach and key features that drew many thousands of readers to the first three editions. Business

Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor? ‘Thinking like a poor person will keep you poor. Thinking like a wealthy person will make you wealthy. I would like to show you exactly what the differences between the two ways of thinking are and how you can use them in your favour.’ – Douglas Kruger - Douglas KrugerBeing rich is not normal: most people never achieve wealth in their lifetime. The very word ‘rich’ describes a state beyond the median, and therein lies an important lesson. To become rich, you will have to think radically differently from the way most people around you think. Do you know what those specific differences may be? Business and wealth guru Douglas Kruger strips away the feel-good hype and gets right down to the practical principles. He leads you through the types of thinking that hold individuals, families and businesses in generational cycles of poverty. He explores the dramatically different approaches of the self-made rich and super-rich, showing you which behaviours to begin practising and which behaviours are traitorous to your wealth potential. Escape poverty. Raise your value. Change the trajectory of your story. It all begins with the way you think. Business

A Dictionary of Accounting This authoritative A-Z contains over 3,800 clear and concise entries on all aspects of accounting, from financial and management accounting to auditing, taxation, and corporate finance. It includes worked examples, as well as recommended web links for many entries. Business

Field Guide to Covering Local News In the latest installment of the Field Guide series, Fred Bayles takes you step-by-step through the process of identifying and covering the events and issues that matter most to your community. For the five local beats—cops, courts, emergencies, schools, and government—you'll learn where to go for information and how to organize and present the stories your neighbors want and need. An overview of tools and techniques include tips on how to find sources, conduct interviews, work with editors, tap the power of the crowd and think multimedia. Then, for each beat, you'll get specifics on: People: The best official and unofficial sources of info, and what to ask them. Places: Where to go on the beat, and what to look for while you're there. Documents: Where to find records in offices and online, how to decipher and use them. Stories: Overview of common story types and how to go beyond them. Resources: Glossary of key terms, checklists, helpful web links. Business

Principles of Financial Regulation Examining the subject from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective, Principles of Financial Regulation considers the underlying policies and the objectives of financial regulation. Business

Editing for the Digital Age A Balanced Approach for the Modern Writer and EditorWhether working in a traditional newsroom or as a one-person blogging operation, every good writer needs to become his or her own best editor. Editing for the Digital Age provides editors and writers with the tools necessary to ensure that published material is accurate, readable, and complete. Author Thom Lieb provides guidance in copy editing fundamentals, including correcting grammar, conforming the writing to a style guide, and revising material so that it is tightly written and clear. The text is designed for today’s digital publishing landscape and addresses the many issues writers and editors now face on a daily basis—handling legal issues such as liability, copyright, and libel; writing headlines that will attract readers; creating multimedia packages to support an article or post; and using various forms of social media to curate content and connect with audience members. Chapters focus on key areas and themes for editing in the digital age, and "Write Right" writing and grammar exercises are woven into every chapter to progressively build students’ editing skills. Business

The Governance Report 2016 The Governance Report 2016 seeks to address the implications of the current state of the world in terms of 'good governance', that is, the effective, efficient, and reliable set of legitimate institutions and actors dedicated to dealing with matters of public concern. Business

Handbook on the History of Economic Analysis Volume II Volume II contains entries on the major schools of economic thought and analysis. These schools differ with regard to their 'vision' of the working of the economic system, the major forces and interactions that shape its path, and the policy recommendations proposed. At any moment of time, several such schools typically compete with one another, striving for dominance within the economic and political discourse.Each Handbook can be read individually and acts as a self-contained volume in its own right. It can be purchased separately or as part of a three-volume set. Business

The Global South after the Crisis This volume is split into two accessible sections. The first part concentrates on the impact of the crisis on growth, inequality, policy responses and policy shifts in key areas such as central banking. The second part comprises individual country case studies and includes an exploration of the vulnerabilities related to the integration of developing economies into the world economy. The effect of the crisis on trade, and the ways in which some developing countries have entered into a prolonged period of stagnant growth following the global crisis are all considered. Business

Handbook of Innovation Policy Impact Innovation underpins competitiveness, is crucial to addressing societal challenges, and its support has become a major public policy goal. But what really works in innovation policy, and why? This Handbook, compiled by leading experts in the field, is the first comprehensive guide to understanding the logic and effects of innovation polices. The Handbook develops a conceptualisation and typology of innovation policies, presents meta-evaluations for 16 key innovation policy instruments and analyses evidence on policy-mix. For each policy instrument, underlying rationales and examples are presented, along with a critical analysis of the available impact evidence. Providing access to primary sources of impact analysis, the book offers an insightful assessment of innovation policy practice and its evaluation. Business

The Economics of Climate-Resilient Development Some climate change is now inevitable and strategies to adapt to these changes are quickly developing. The question is particularly paramount for low-income countries, which are likely to be most affected. This timely and unique book takes an integrated look at the twin challenges of climate change and development. The book treats adaptation to climate change as an issue of climate-resilient development, rather than as a bespoke set of activities (flood defences, drought plans, and so on), combining climate and development challenges into a single strategy. It asks how the standard approaches to development need to change, and what socio-economic trends and urbanisation mean for the vulnerability of developing countries to climate risks. Combining conceptual thinking with practical policy prescriptions and experience the contributors argue that, to address these questions, climate risk has to be embedded fully into wider development strategies Business

The World Economy The first long-term analysis of the process of structural change and productivity growth in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the USA. Business

The Ethics of Influence In The Ethics of Influence, Cass R. Sunstein investigates the ethical issues surrounding government nudges, choice architecture, and mandates. Business

Enforcing Corporate Social Responsibility Codes Corporate social responsibility codes are guidelines that companies voluntarily develop and publish with the objective of showing the public their commitment to respect human rights, to improve fundamental workplace standards worldwide and to protect the natural environment. These corporate codes have become a crucial element in the regulatory architecture for globally operating companies. By focusing on the characteristics of the codes, their effects on society and their legal consequences, this book seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of corporate codes and the law. Enforcing Corporate Social Responsibility Codes develops proposals on the relationship between global corporate self-regulation and the national private law systems. It uses methods of comparative law and sociological jurisprudence to argue that national private law can, and in fact should, enforce these codes as genuine legal obligations. The author formulates legal policy recommendations for English and German private law that indicate how the proposed legal enforcement could be realised in practice. The dissertation on which this book is based was awarded the second prize in the humanities category of the Deutscher Studienpreis (German Thesis Award) by the Koerber Foundation in November 2015. Business

The Handbook of Mortgage-Backed Securities, 7th Edition This edition, revised since the subprime mortgage crisis, is designed to provide not only the fundamentals of mortgage-backed securities and the investment characteristics that make them attractive to a broad range of investors, but also extensive coverage of state-of-the-art strategies for capitalizing on the opportunities in this market. Business

The Unified Theory of Profitability When we discuss accelerating top line growth and maximizing profitability, we often consider hiring more people, cutting expenses, or raising prices. What we should be doing is looking at different ways to effectively utilize what we already have. Rather than hiring new people, we need to improve the performance of our current employees. As an alternative to cutting costs, we need better invest the money we already spend. Instead of raising prices, identify ideal customers to market and sell to. This book will discuss strategies on how to do all of these things and more. The author provides 25 ways to accelerate revenue growth and increase profitability immediately, without making any new financial investments. That is the Unified Theory of Profitability. It means looking at the organization and finding ways to better leverage what already exists and focusing on the activities or changes that will provide optimal results. Readers will become experts on executing on these strategies. It can be done! Find the solutions that work, commit to implementing them and results will flourish. Business

How to Make Your First Million YOUR EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND GUIDE TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM!Have you ever wondered how wealthy people actually made their first million? Here is a book that shows how various people have made their money in their own unique way, thus allowing you to find a method that works for you so that you, too, can make your first million and gain financial freedom. We would all like to reach a stage where we are able to live off the income from our savings and investments. Sadly, only 5 out of every 100 people reach that stage. This highly accessible book is aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to make their first million in savings. The book provides real examples of ordinary people who have reached their financial goals and explains how you can do the same. It also provides practical ways of setting goals and keeping yourself motivated to achieve them, especially in tough times. How to Make Your First Million provides people from all walks of life with practical information on how to achieve financial freedom in a range of different ways and shows that it is possible for everyone to be financially free. Business

Economic Catch-up and Technological Leapfrogging This book elaborates upon the dynamic changes to Korean firms and the economy from the perspective of catch-up theory. The central premise of the book is that a latecomer’s sustained catch-up is not possible by simply following the path of the forerunners but by creating a new path or ‘leapfrogging’. In this sense, the idea of catch-up distinguishes itself from traditional views that focus on the role of the market or the state in development. Business

Managing Virtual Teams The book Managing Virtual Teams, explores the critical elements that must be considered in managing virtual teams in organizations - from structural, managerial, and process points-of-view. Based in solid research, the book provides a deep look at the nature of virtual teams and the factors that enable their success. It lays out in clear detail the key characteristics of virtual teams and traces their emergence within organizations and the research literature. It makes a valuable contribution with clear guidelines for managerial practice - both to researchers interested in learning about virtual teams and to managers and organizations dealing with the challenges of managing virtual teams. Business

World Statistics on Mining and Utilities 2016 World Statistics on Mining and Utilities 2016 provides a unique biennial overview of the role of mining and utility activities in the world economy. This extensive resource from UNIDO provides detailed time series data on the level, structure and growth of international mining and utility activities by country and sector. Country level data is clearly presented on the number of establishments, employment and output of activities such as: coal, iron ore and crude petroleum mining as well as production and supply of electricity, natural gas and water. Business

Demand Forecasting for Managers Most decisions and plans in a firm require a forecast. Not matching supply with demand can make or break any business, and that's why forecasting is so invaluable. Forecasting can appear as a frightening topic with many arcane equations to master. For this reason, the authors start out from the very basics and provide a non-technical overview of common forecasting techniques as well as organizational aspects of creating a robust forecasting process. The book also discusses how to measure forecast accuracy to hold people accountable and guide continuous improvement. This book does not require prior knowledge of higher mathematics, statistics, or operations research. It is designed to serve as a first introduction to the non-expert, such as a manager overseeing a forecasting group, or an MBA student who needs to be familiar with the broad outlines of forecasting without specializing in it. Business

Using Statistics for Better Business Decisions More and more organizations around the globe are expecting that professionals will make data-driven decisions. Employees, team leaders, managers, and executives that can think quantitatively should be in high demand. The goal of this book is to increase ability to identify a problem, collect data, organize, and analyze data that will help aid in making more effective decisions. This book will provide you with a solid foundation for thinking quantitatively within your company. To help facilitate this objective, this book follows two fictitious companies that encounter a series of business problems, while demonstrating how managers would use the concepts in the book to solve these problems and determine the next course of action. This book is for beginners and does not require prior statistical training. All computations will be completed using Microsoft Excel. Business

Computer Age Statistical Inference Take an exhilarating journey through the modern revolution in statistics with two of the ringleaders. Business

Financial Markets and Institutions Now in its third edition, this successful textbook insightfully analyses the global financial system from a European perspective. Business

An Economic History of Twentieth-Century Europe A revised and updated edition of the leading overview of economic regimes and economic performance in twentieth-century Europe. Business

The Ancient Egyptian Economy The first economic history of ancient Egypt employing a New Institutional Economics approach and covering the entire pharaonic period, 3000–30 BCE. Business

Knowledge Engineering Using robust software, this book focuses on learning assistants for evidence-based reasoning that learn complex problem solving from humans. Business

Management across Cultures The third edition of this popular textbook has been thoroughly expanded and updated throughout to explore the latest approaches to cross-cultural management. Business

The Laws of Globalization and Business Applications This book explains not only why the world isn't flat but also the patterns that govern cross-border interactions. Business

Financial Analytics with R Financial Analytics with R sharpens readers' skills in time-series, forecasting, portfolio selection, covariance clustering, prediction, and derivative securities. Business

Twenty Lectures on Algorithmic Game Theory This accessible introduction features case studies in online advertising, spectrum auctions, kidney exchange, and network management. Business

Regional Trade Agreements and the Multilateral Trading System This book explores bilateral and regional trade agreements and examines how they are changing international trade rules. Business

Achieving Success Through Innovation This book investigates the genesis and success of innovation in the hospitality industry as detailed in over four dozen case studies. In many of the cases studies, the innovators themselves provide the insights into their innovative inspiration and the lessons learned from the way they brought their innovative ideas to life. The cases include innovations for improved customer service, stronger human resources, and new food service and lodging concepts. While updated technology forms the basis for many of the innovations, some of the cases focus specifically on technology improvements, with a particular focus on the use of technology as a mediator in the service value chain. With the passage of several years, the book shares the outcome of the innovative concepts—most of which continue to operate. The lessons presented will provide you a valuable perspective on success through innovation, whether you are operating in the hospitality industry or another business. Business

Prosperity for All In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, economists around the world have advanced theories to explain the persistence of high unemployment and low growth rates. Written in clear, accessible language by prominent macroeconomic theorist Roger E. A. Farmer, Prosperity for All proposes a paradigm shift and policy changes that could successfully raise employment rates, keep inflation at bay, and stimulate growth. Business

Principles of International Economic Law This fully updated new edition provides insight into the legal framework of international economic relations. Comprising the law of the World Trade Organization, investment law, and international monetary law, this book highlights the context of human rights, good governance, environmental protection, and development. Business

Limited Liability The modern corporation has become central to our society. The key feature of the corporation that makes it such an attractive form of human collaboration is its limited liability. This book explores how, by allowing those who form the corporation to limit their downside risk and personal liability to only the amount they invest, there is the opportunity for more risks taken at a lower cost. Business

Research Handbook on Gender and Innovation Innovation is seen as one of the main engines of economic growth creating prosperous nations and enabling technological development within industries and sectors This Handbook contributes to the field of innovation by providing a wide range of studies from different analytical and methodological perspectives and from various regional and industry contexts in order to pave the way forward. The multidisciplinary contributors discuss topics such as gender and innovation in new and small businesses, and growth businesses; addressing innovation in different organizational contexts ranging from public sector health care to mining and forestry; researching gender in innovation policy. Business

Research Handbook on Trade in Services This Research Handbook explores the latest frontiers in services trade by drawing on insights from empirical economics, law and global political economy. The world’s foremost experts take stock of the learning done to date in services trade, explore policy questions bedevilling analysts and direct attention to a host of issues, old and new, confronting those interested in the service economy and its rising salience in cross-border exchange. The Handbook’s 22 chapters shed informed analytical light on a subject matter whose substantive remit continues to be shaped by rapid evolutions in technology, data gathering, market structures, consumer preferences, approaches to regulation and by ongoing shifts in the frontier between the market and the state. Business

A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurship and Context There is growing recognition that entrepreneurship can be better understood within its context(s). This carefully designed book invites readers to take a journey: from reflecting critically on where the discussion on context and entrepreneurship stands today towards identifying future research questions and themes that deserve the attention of entrepreneurship scholars. This collection draws attention to the research challenges the entrepreneurship field faces by reviewing the many facets of contexts and by reflecting on methods and theoretical approaches that are required in order to contextualize entrepreneurship research.Students and academics interested in context and entrepreneurship will benefit from this far-reaching and forward-thinking book. Business

Research Handbook on Digital Transformations The digital transition of our economies is now entering a phase of broad and deep societal impact. While there is one overall transition, there are many different sectoral transformations, from health and legal services to tax reports and taxi rides, as well as a rising number of transversal trends and policy issues, from widespread precarious employment and privacy concerns to market monopoly and cybercrime. They all are fertile ground for researchers, as established laws and regulations, organizational structures, business models, value networks and workflow routines are contested and displaced by newer alternatives. This Research Handbook offers a rich and interdisciplinary synthesis of some of the current thinking on the digital transformations underway. Business

Global Turning Points This book offers an accessible, yet sophisticated analysis of major global turning points and future scenarios with an emphasis on actionable issues. Business

A History of the Global Economy An accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500, complete with case studies of key themes, individuals, processes and events. Business

The Changing Organization This book provides a multidisciplinary approach for studying the management of change under conditions of complexity. Business

Construction Robots Learn how Single-Task Construction Robots (STCRs) can improve productivity in the construction industry with this application-oriented volume. Business

Insurance Risk and Ruin Balancing rigor and intuition, the new edition of this first course in risk theory has added exercises and expands on contemporary topics. Business

Women and Leadership In Women and Leadership, the eminent legal scholar Deborah L. Rhode focuses on women's underrepresentation in leadership roles and asks why it persists and what we can do about it. Although organizations generally stand to gain from increasing gender equity in leadership, women's underrepresentation is persistent and pervasive. Rhode explores the reasons, including women's family roles, unconscious gender bias, and exclusion from professional development networks. Business

Measurement This Very Short Introduction explores the concept of measurement, its mathematical underpinnings, and its wide range of application from the sciences and social sciences to economics and commerce. Business

Econometrics of Panel Data A graduate text on panel data that takes the reader gradually from simple models and methods in scalar (simple vector) notation to more complex models in matrix notation. Business

Technical Marketing Communication Toothpaste . . . disposable razors . . . security systems . . . farm equipment. Those products have one thing in comÂmon. Their marketing messages emphasize technical features to drive sales. This book not only explains how technical product marketing is unique, but also how to write and design promotional materials using: The Òbenefit of the benefitÓ to tell a marketing story; 3 ÒAsÓ every headline must achieve; 5 call-to-action options; Focal and emotional integration; Grids to design effective layouts; Icons, indexes, and symbols for images; And much more! After reading this book, you'll be prepared for every asÂpect of technical marketing-whether you want to oversee marketing creatives or earn extra money as a freelancer. Business

Service Excellence The Customer Experience is the sensory, cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral dimensions of all activities that connect the customer and the organization over time across touch points and channels. It encompasses all activities involving the customer where the organization is the focal object, including pre-purchase activities (such as exposure to a website ad), and purchase, consumption, and engagement behaviors (blogging, sharing photos). This book analyzes the challenges of creating excellent customer experiences, including the management of technology and new media. It describes how customers co-produce and co-create their experiences, and how these activities influence business revenues and costs. The book takes a deep dive into the psychology of customers, revealing the conceptual building blocks of customer experiences and how they build relationships over time. These ideas provide a business perspective on how to manage relationships with customers to generate cash flows and profitability, including the role of pricing. Business

Fostering Brand Community Through Social Media This book focuses on building and maintaining brand community in the emerging, dynamic space of social media. A theoretical model encompassing brand characteristics, relational factors, and characteristics of the brand user community is used as a structure to explain the various aspects of online brand communities. Furthermore, the authors discuss how online brand communities differ from and can be used to complement traditional, face-to-face brand communities. Brand managers, social media managers, and other members of the brand team will find this book useful for strategic decision-making in both building and maintaining brand communities. In addition, this book will serve as a practical guide for working professionals enrolled in executive education degree programs as these programs continue to be developed in universities throughout the world. Business

Making Projects Sing This book explores project management (PM) from a musical perspective. Music is a significant example of a nontraditional arena where PM is vital, yet it is only beginning to be seen as a vital tool. Therefore, this book will give an in depth and preeminent look at the PM processes and knowledge areas that are of utmost importance in many fields that PM is not used for currently. Seeking to understand projects in musical ways, synergies between music and the wider project management profession are many and varied. Written and developed by international experts in the project management and music professions, this book represents a unique and insightful approach to the study of the subject. The authors take a fresh look at practical models of musical thinking capable of application at every scale of project management, and in every possible project management environment. If you want to make your projects more musical, or simply have an interest exploring project management in music, this is the book for you! Business

Communication for Consultants From the moment of their first client engagement, consultants in all fields face communication opportunities and challenges. No matter what their focus may be—professional services, accounting, technology, operations, human resources, manufacturing, or marketing—consultants drive change. That change, from its initial definition through its development and deployment, must be precisely communicated to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums. Most business communication books do a good job leading professional writers and presenters through the basics of audience, organization, formatting, and mechanics. But, only few focus on a specific business role, such as that of a consultant, and give guidance for communicating during all stages of a project. From the pre-engagement process, to the actual engagement, to the post-engagement follow-up, consultants are challenged by the variety of audiences whose roles continually shift throughout a project. This book guides a current or would-be consultant through the various phases of a typical engagement and gives practical advice and direction on written and oral communication throughout a project. Current and future consultants in all fields will gain specific knowledge about writing and presenting to a variety of audiences including clients, team members, managers, and executives. Business

English for Common Entrance at 13+ Exam Practice Questions Exam Board: ISEB Level: 13+ Subject: English First Teaching: September 2012 First Exam: Autumn 2013 This book provides a wealth of comprehensive practice exercises in the format of the ISEB Common Entrance exam at both Level 1 and 2. A varied selection of texts and poems has been selected to help pupils for the Reading sections of the exam, and there is a large bank of exercises for the Writing sections. Exam Practice Answers is available to accompany this title. - Endorsed by Independent School Examination Board (ISEB)- Features rigorous and realistic exam-style questions in the style of the ISEB Common Entrance exam - Provides extensive practice and guidance to help pupils achieve top marks Also available in the English for Common Entrance at 13+ range:- English for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide (ISBN: 9781471875021)- English for Common Entrance Exam Practice Answers (ISBN: 9781471868993) Business

English for Common Entrance at 13+ Exam Practice Answers Exam Board: ISEB Level: 13+ Subject: English First Teaching: September 2012 First Exam: Autumn 2013 This book contains answers to all the questions in English for Common Entrance at 13+ Exam Practice Questions, accompanied with extensive advice and guidance to help achieve top marks.- Endorsed by Independent School Examination Board (ISEB)- Clean, clear layout for easy marking- Identifies areas requiring further attention Also available in the English for Common Entrance at 13+ range:- English for Common Entrance at 13+ Revision Guide (ISBN: 9781471875021)- English for Common Entrance at 13+ Exam Practice Questions (ISBN: 9781471868962) Business

English for Common Entrance at 13+ Revision Guide Exam Board: ISEB Level: 13+ Subject: English First Teaching: September 2012 First Exam: Autumn 2013 An essential revision resource for pupils working towards English Common Entrance at 13+. A full colour resource which holds the most up-to-date material and exam techniques. Throughout the book you will find revision tips and practical guidance on how to achieve top grades, as well as self- assessment questions to help pupils identify areas that need further study.- Endorsed by Independent School Examination Board (ISEB)- Consolidates all the key information required for Common Entrance at 13+- Provides practical guidance on improving written answers and exam technique- Includes advice on creative writing and how to write for practical purposes Business

The Foundations of Behavioral Economic Analysis This is the first definitive introduction to behavioral economics aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. Authoritative, cutting edge, yet accessible, it guides the reader through theory and evidence, providing engaging and relevant applications throughout. Business

Arbitration of Trust Disputes This book discusses current developments in trust arbitration in both domestic and cross-border settings, analysing national and international trust arbitration, and bridging the gap between trust and arbitration law by bringing together authors with expertise in both fields. It is a must-have for specialists in both trust law and arbitration law. Business

Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development The Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development explores the theories and approaches which, over a prolonged period of time, have existed as viable alternatives to today’s mainstream and neo-classical tenets. With a total of more than 40 specially commissioned chapters, written by the foremost authorities in their respective fields, this volume represents a landmark in the field of economic development. It elucidates the richness of the alternative and sometimes misunderstood ideas which, in different historical contexts, have proved to be vital to the improvement of the human condition. Business

Handbook of Research on Business Angels This book synthesizes 30 years of research on business angels by charting the significant role they play in the financing of entrepreneurial businesses in both developed and emerging economies. The expert group of contributors examine business angels themselves, the evolution of the market and the role of public policy in influencing angel investment. Finally, the editors provide an agenda for future research on business angels. Business

Innovation Systems for Development The rise and expansion of organized scientific research has led individuals to become accustomed to an unceasing delivery of new scientific results and technical improvements that resolve even seemingly unsolvable problems. This timely book examines how science-based research and innovation is designed, implemented and applied in developing countries in support of development and poverty alleviation. The expert contributors trace and compare the emergence of national innovation systems (NIS) in four developing countries - Bolivia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Vietnam. Dedicated chapters on each country identify the main structural and organizational problems for improving the relevance and quality of research output for the productive sector, and conclude by offering suggestions on how the process of applying research outputs and innovations in support of development goals can be improved. Business

The Social Enterprise Zoo The Social Enterprise Zoo employs the metaphor of the zoo to gain a more comprehensive understanding of social enterprise - especially the diversity of its forms; the various ways it is organized in different socio-political environments; how different forms of enterprise behave, interact, and thrive; and what lessons can be drawn for the future development and study of organizations that seek to balance social or environmental impact with economic success. Recommended for students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and managers of social purpose organizations. Business

Political Entrepreneurship Political Entrepreneurship explores the role of political entrepreneurs in regional growth and entrepreneurial diversity. The authors define a political entrepreneur as a politician, bureaucrat or officer within the publicly funded sector who encourages entrepreneurship for growth and employment using innovative approaches. This book aims to enrich the established research on entrepreneurship with in-depth knowledge of the conditions conducive for political entrepreneurship in Sweden. Business

Public Utilities A thoroughly updated introduction to the current issues and challenges facing managers and administrators in the investor and publicly owned utility industry, this engaging volume addresses management concerns in five sectors of the utility industry: electric power, natural gas, water, wastewater systems and public transit. Business

Advanced Introduction to Public Choice Using public choice economic methods, this Advanced Introduction presents a focused narrative about political decision-making based on the work that has defined the discipline. Each chapter ends with a Notes section to discuss the research on which the chapter is based, with an emphasis on the pioneering work that has shaped the development of public choice. Randall G. Holcombe emphasizes the theoretical foundations of public choice, with the idea that it offers a context within which empirical research can be understood. This book successfully explores the political decision-making process for readers and ensures that they understand how preferences of citizens are aggregated to produce public policies. Business

Managing International Business in China Extensively revised throughout, the second edition of this textbook provides a comprehensive account of how transnational corporations manage business in China. Business

Credit Risk This master's-level introduction to mainstream credit risk modelling balances rigorous theory with real-world, post-credit crisis examples. Business

Norms in the Wild Large scale behavioral interventions work in some social contexts, but fail in others. The book explains this phenomenon with diverse personal and social behavioral motives, guided by research in economics, psychology, and international consulting done with UNICEF. The book offers tested tools that mobilize mass media, community groups, and autonomous "first movers" (or trendsetters) to alter harmful collective behaviors. Business

The Distribution of Wealth – Growing Inequality? This book is about the distribution of wealth among people, described by statisticians as the size distribution of wealth, and the way that this distribution has changed over time. It provides answers to a host of important questions including, why is the distribution of wealth important and how can it be measured? How unequal is this distribution in practice, and has the degree of inequality changed over time? What factors determine the level of inequality? What criteria can be used to rank alternative distributions of wealth and what instruments are available to a government that wishes to change the distribution? How is the distribution of wealth related to the aggregate amount of wealth? The answers have many dimensions, notably economic, statistical, ethical, political, sociological and legal. Business

Women’s Entrepreneurship in Global and Local Contexts Written by leading scholars from a wide range of countries, this book advances the understanding of women's entrepreneurship by drawing attention to the contexts in which they operate. With its impact on gendered institutions and gendered social forces, it will be of interest for researchers, faculty and students as well as policy-makers and practitioners. It is the fifth in the series of books produced in partnership with the Diana International Research Network. Business

Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy – 2016 The second edition of Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy provides entirely new insights into a number of the leading issues surrounding the teaching of entrepreneurship and the building of entrepreneurship programs. Prepared under the auspices of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), this book features fifteen scholarly perspectives on a range of entrepreneurship education issues. Business

Handbook of Human Resource Management in the Middle East This Handbook provides evidence-based information to the reader regarding the dynamics of HRM in this important region. The book is developed into three parts - contextual and functional issues such as societal and cultural perspectives, performance management and talent management; country-specific HRM covering the GCC, Levant and North African nations; and emerging themes such as HR issues related to domestic workers, labour localisation, expatriate management, CSR, Wasta, foreign and public sector firms. Covered under 23 chapters, the systematic analysis highlights the main forces determining HRM systems in the region. Business

An Intelligent Career An Intelligent Career is a playbook for the modern knowledge worker, with clear guidance and support on taking charge of your own destiny, seeking continuous learning, collaborating with others, recognizing and acting on fresh opportunities, determining when it is time to move on, and much more. Business

Banking This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the international world of banking. Offering a brief survey of the essential characteristics of the banking and financial systems of both developed and emerging countries and regions, it considers the future of banking after the recent global crises. Business

Measuring and Valuing Health Benefits for Economic Evaluation Comprehensive textbook about the measurement and valuation of health benefits for economic evaluation, including empirical examples and applications to help clarify understanding and make relevant links to the real world. Business

China's Healthcare System and Reform A comprehensive review of the Chinese healthcare system, including its history, its current state, and modern reforms. Business

Collateral Frameworks The first book-length study of the importance of collateral frameworks in monetary policy, focusing on the Eurozone and euro crisis. Business

Going Beyond Aid This book examines South-South development aid and cooperation amongst BRICS and other developing countries from the angle of New Structural Economics. Business

Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy, and Public Policy This book shows how careful attention to moral reasoning can enrich economic understanding and clarify the importance and the limits of an economic analysis of policy problems. Business

Effective Planning and Time Management "Effective Planning and Time Management" contains all the ingredients required to increase individual productivity by effectively planning and managing the available 24 hours to make the most out of it. The book will enable you to: 1. Increase focus by minimizing procrastination2. Reduce Stress and maximize work-life balance3. Enhance productivity, accountability through effective planning4. Maximize results by dealing with time stealers5. Adopt more focused approach by focusing on big five and small five goals6. Learn to prioritize your schedule to achieve more in less time7. Create effective schedule to keep moving towards your goals Business

Everything About Corporate Etiquette “ Everything about Corporate Etiquette ” will help the readers to build the ability to get along well with people by demonstrating great etiquette that are becoming increasingly important for individual success. The book will enable you to:Create and communicate lasting impression with positive professional corporate etiquette like · Meeting Etiquette· Formal Writing Etiquette· Workplace Etiquette· Communication Etiquette· Business Etiquette· Dressing Etiquette· Presentation Etiquette Business

AQA Business for A Level (Marcousé) Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Business First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 Ian Marcousé has been trusted by Business students for over 15 years and his updated textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA Business specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and student's learning. - Guides students through the content in an easy to understand way, with the new 'logic chain' feature at the start of every chapter showing them the progression clearly- Helps students apply their knowledge and analyse business data with real business examples throughout- Consolidates students' learning and prepares them for assessment with the workbook feature at the end of every chapter containing knowledge check and practice questions Business

Cambridge International AS/A Level Business Revision Guide 2nd edition Get your best grades with this exam-focused text that will guide you through the content and skills you need to prepare for the big day. Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced examiners Sandie Harrison and David Milner. This guide also includes a Questions and Answers section with exam-style questions, student's answers for each question, and examiner comments to ensure you're exam-ready.- Plan and pace your revision with the revision planner- Use the expert tips to clarify key points- Avoid making typical mistakes with expert advice- Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it- Practise your exam skills with exam-style questions and answers This title has not been through the Cambridge International endorsement process. Business

Cambridge International AS/A Level Economics Revision Guide second edition Get your best grades with this exam-focused text that will guide you through the content and skills you need to prepare for the big day. Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced examiner Terry Cook. This guide also includes a Questions and Answers section with exam-style questions, student's answers for each question, and examiner comments to ensure you're exam-ready.- Plan and pace your revision with the revision planner- Use the expert tips to clarify key points- Avoid making typical mistakes with expert advice- Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it- Practise your exam skills with exam-style questions and answers This title has not been through the Cambridge International endorsement process. Business

Essential Maths Skills for AS/A Level Business "The worked examples and guided questions are invaluable, and are a particular strength of this text, as they help to prepare the students to tackle the practice questions. Having exam-style questions (at the end) is another very good feature of this book. All of the examples and questions use appropriate and relevant business-related scenarios... I am confident that this book will achieve the aim of helping A/AS Business students develop their maths skills and enhance their understanding of the subject." Michaela Cottee, Principal Lecturer in Statistics, Hertfordshire Business School. If you struggle with calculating profit or working out unit costs, this is the book for you. This textbook companion will help improve your essential maths skills for business, whichever awarding body specification you're following. You can use it throughout your course, whenever you feel you need some extra help. - Develop your understanding of both maths and business with all worked examples and questions within a business context- Improve your confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill- Measure your progress with guided and non-guided questions to see how you're improving- Understand where you're going wrong with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teacher Charlotte Wright and Principal Examiner Mike Pickerden; reviewed by Dr Michaela Cottee, Principal Lecturer in Statistics at Hertfordshire Business School Business

Essential Maths Skills for AS/A Level Economics If you struggle with index numbers or calculations of elasticity, this is the book for you. This textbook companion will help improve your essential maths skills for economics, whichever awarding body specification you're following. You can use it throughout your course, whenever you feel you need some extra help. - Develop your understanding of both maths and economics with all worked examples and questions within a economics context- Improve your confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill- Measure your progress with guided and non-guided questions to see how you're improving- Understand where you're going wrong with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teacher Peter Davis and examiner Tracey Joad, reviewed by Colin Bamford, Professor of Transport and Logistics at University of Huddersfield and former Chief Examiner Business

The Theory of Hospitality and Catering Thirteenth Edition Offering a complete overview of the hospitality and catering industry for over 50 years, this new edition of the essential reference text has been updated to reflect latest developments and current issues. Covering all aspects of the industry - from commodities and nutrition, to planning, resourcing and running each of the key operational areas - The Theory of Hospitality and Catering is an essential text for anyone training to work in the hospitality industry. It will be valuable to anyone completing courses in Professional Cookery and Hospitality Supervision, as well as foundation degree and first-year undergraduate hospitality management and culinary arts students. - Discusses all of the current issues affecting the industry, including environmental concerns such as traceability, seasonality and sustainability; as well as important financial considerations such as how to maximise profit and reduce food waste.- Considers latest trends and developments, including the use and impact of social media.- Updated to reflect up-to-date legislative requirements, including new allergen legislation.- Helps you to understand how theories are applied in practice with new case studies from hospitality businesses throughout. Business

Asset Pricing and Portfolio Choice Theory In the 2nd edition of Asset Pricing and Portfolio Choice Theory, Kerry E. Back offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to and overview of asset pricing. Intended as a textbook for asset pricing theory courses at the Ph.D. or Masters in Quantitative Finance level with extensive exercises and a solutions manual available for professors, the book is also an essential reference for financial researchers and professionals, as it includes detailed proofs and calculations as section appendices. Business

HR Analytics and Innovations in Workforce Planning The very latest research shows that a process approach to interviewing provides greater structure and has the potential for significantly reducing bias. Learn how to deter and filter the poor performers and benefit from structured prewritten score able questions that will really make a difference to interviewing effectiveness and securing talented people. In a time when all organizations are striving to get the best talented people, it makes sense for organizations to upgrade and review their interviewing procedures and incorporate whatever techniques are available to reduce interviewing errors. The evidence shows that many HR functions have failed in the past to understand the long-term financial consequences of poor performance or to realize that talented people do so much more work than other employees. Financial examples are shown in this book using data from the 2015 work done survey. Successful talent recruitment is critical to any organization’s long-term success. This book gives you a detailed guide to the entire nine-step process with worked examples. Business

Cambridge O Level Commerce Provide full coverage of the latest syllabus for examination from 2018 with a full-colour textbook written especially for the international student and endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. - Provide thorough preparation for students' examination with a range of questions and activities that engage students while checking their understanding of the key concepts- Consolidate learning with structured and multiple-choice questions at the end of every chapter- Cater for all students' needs with a course that provides extra language support Business

How to Make Money on the Stock Exchange ‘How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case.’ – Robert G. Allen, investment advisor and author of Multiple Streams of IncomeIn many people’s thinking, the financial markets are reserved only for the wealthy or people with financial or economic backgrounds. They discard the idea of becoming involved in trading because they perceive it to be too difficult. But Ross Larter, author of How to Make Money on the Stock Exchange, believes that the markets provide opportunities for everyone to generate income. Learning the skills of trading on the stock market can provide you with the opportunity to generate an income well into your retirement years. To those who have walked the journey for a while, the stock market becomes like an all-you-can-eat buffet, providing opportunity on a daily basis for individuals to make money for themselves and their families. How to Make Money on the Stock Exchange is written for ordinary people, in everyday language, to help them understand how the stock market works, and how to use this knowledge to acquire the necessary skills to generate a secondary (and potentially a primary) income by investing and/or trading on the markets.You don’t need to be a financial whizz-kid to make money on the stock market. All you have to do is be willing, and take the time, to learn about it. This book will show you how. Business

Transatlantic Defence Procurement A comparative analysis of the role of EU and US defence procurement regulation as a barrier to transatlantic defence trade. Business

Rulers, Religion, and Riches This book seeks to explain the political and religious factors leading to the economic reversal of fortunes between Europe and the Middle East. Business

A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy A revised and updated introduction to primary commodities, a crucial part of the world economy. Business

Management across Cultures This is the first Australasian edition of Management across Cultures. It explores cross-cultural management, presenting strategies and tactics for managing international assignments and global teams. Business

A Course in Environmental Economics This graduate text provides a compelling narrative of current environmental economics that integrates theory, policy, and empirical topics. Business

Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Models The book provides a hands-on introduction to computable general equilibrium (CGE) models, written at an accessible, undergraduate level. Business

Short Introduction to Corporate Finance An introduction to the essential and widely-studied subject of corporate finance, organised around six key ideas. Business

Entrepreneurial Selling “A must read for every aspiring entrepreneur. A clear guide to effective and realistic selling for those with a “big idea” who wish to achieve success for their products and to avoid costly and ineffective pitfalls in their quest. The framework balances entrepreneurs’ creativity with a foundation of solid business principles.” --Jim McCann, Founder, 1-800-FLOWERS Business

Modernizing China China is at a critical juncture in its economic transformation as it tries to rebalance what is generally seen as an exhausted growth model. A unifying theme across the reforms that will deliver this transformation is that it can no longer be achieved by raising the amount of physical investment and government direction of resource allocation. Instead China is building a new set of policy frameworks that will allow markets to function more effectively—not unfettered markets, but markets that work efficiently, in line with broad social and other policy goals, and in a sustainable way. Hence, China is now building a new soft infrastructure, that is, the institutional plumbing that underpins and guides the functioning of markets as the key organizing principle toward achieving sustained economic and social progress. Against this background, this volume provides policymakers, academics, and the public with valuable information about policies and institutions in China today. It also looks at the road ahead and key principles that can help China in navigating it. The book focuses on issues crucial in the country’s transformation, such as tax policy and administration, social security, state-owned enterprise reform, medium-term expenditure frameworks, the role of local government finances, capital account liberalization, and renminbi internationalization. As China moves toward a more price-based allocation of resources, strengthening monetary policy frameworks and financial sector regulation will be particularly important in channeling resources to the most productive sectors and minimizing the risks of financial sector stress. Also, upgrading statistical frameworks will be critical for macroeconomic policymaking and investors. Business

Behavioural Economics Behavioural economics blends insights from economics and psychology to explain how people make everyday decisions. Analysing the forces that drive everyone's behaviour it helps us understand what people are motivated by, our impulse purchases, why we struggle to save, and how supermarkets can manipulate what and how much we buy. Business

The Anatomy of Corporate Law The Anatomy, written by a team of eleven leading academics at top universities around the world, has established itself as the leading book in the field of comparative corporate law. Across the world, students and scholars, from undergraduates to well-established authorities, routinely consult this book as a starting point for their inquiries. Business

A Professional and Practitioner's Guide to Public Relations Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, Third Edition Contemporary public relations practice has developed over the last several decades from the weak third sister in marketing, advertising, and public relations mix to a full player. To help you keep up to speed with the exciting changes and developments of publications, this book has been updated to provide you with the necessary understanding of the problems and promises of public relations research, measurement, and evaluation. As a public relations professional, this book will guide you through the effective use of methods, measures, and evaluation in providing grounded evidence of the success (or failure) of public relations campaigns. This third edition takes a best practices approach-one that focuses on choosing the appropriate method and rigorously applying that method to collect the data that best answers the objectives of the research. It also presents an approach to public relations that emphasizes the profession's impact on the client's return on investment in the public relations function, the measurement of social media and the use of standardized measures. Business

Global Green Shift The greening of industry is described as a global process driven not so much by Western countries concerned with climate change as by China, India and other industrializing countries responding to economic imperatives as they scale up their industrial systems. This is described as economics meeting ecology, or Ceres meeting Gaia. Business

Business Ethics This book applies the latest studies on Kantian ethics to show how a business can maintain economic success and moral integrity. Business

Profit and Gift in the Digital Economy This book develops a new political economy, enabling us to see, understand and advocate a diverse economy beyond capitalism and socialism. Business

Sustainable Innovation and Regional Development This book questions the way contemporary innovation processes develop and become embedded in territories. It analyses recent developments in territorial systems of production, networks of innovation and innovative milieus, with regard to the issue of sustainable development. Drawing on 12 case studies aimed at fostering sustainable development and conducted by an experienced team of international scholars, a new conceptual approach to sustainable innovation is proposed. More broadly, it also reassesses the development models proposed in the 1980s that emerged in the context of globalization, competitiveness and technological innovation. Business

Trust in Regulatory Regimes Within political and administrative sciences generally, trust as a concept is contested, especially in the field of regulatory governance. This groundbreaking book is the first to systematically explore the role and dynamics of trust within regulatory regimes. Business

Living Wages Around the World This manual describes a new methodology to measure a decent but basic standard of living in different countries and how much workers need to earn to afford this, making it possible for researchers to estimate comparable living wages around the world and determine gaps between living wages and prevailing wages, even in countries with limited secondary data. Business

Digitalization, Immigration and the Welfare State The Swedish welfare state finds itself in the middle of two major upheavals: The impact of technology and immigration. Having taken in more refugees per capita than most other countries, the pillars of the welfare state are being shaken. Digital technologies are set to strengthen already existing trends towards job and wage polarization. This book explores how these trends are more pronounced due to the rigidity of the labor market and the comprehensiveness of tax-financed welfare services. Business

Creative Destruction and the Sharing Economy While creative destruction and disruptive innovation change the entrepreneurial landscape; regulation - especially regulation of sectorial markets and competition regulation - can delay this change or even bring it to a halt. Uber plays an active role between these two forces: first as an agent of creative destruction and then possibly in championing regulation on its own terms. Grounded in a particular understanding of the economic concept of the market as a series of processes, this book explores the implications of creative destruction, competition regulation and the role that businesses play. Instead of discussing these relations in a purely abstract manner, this book uses Uber as a case study. Business

India's Long Road India's economic resurgence has been the subject of many extravagant predictions and hopes. In this powerful and wide-ranging book, distinguished economist Vijay Joshi lays out a penetrating analysis of the shaky foundations of the country's performance, and charts the course that it should follow to achieve widely-shared prosperity. Business

#Share Each day, millions of consumers venture online to search and exchange product information and to seek out and share opinions. Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) communication has been shown to influence consumer actions across a variety of industries (King, Racherla, and Bush 2014). A significant portion of eWOM occurs on social media platforms. Whether it is a status update to Facebook of an upcoming vacation, a picture of a laundry room makeover on Pinterest, or a YouTube video discussing the features on the new iPhone, consumers are turning to a variety of social platforms to make everyday purchasing decisions easier for themselves and others. Indeed, social word of mouth (sWOM)—a subset of eWOM—has incredible reach with the potential to influence over two billion active social media consumers. The purpose of this book is to examine the influence of sWOM and provide guidance on how to operationalize its growing power. The goal of this book is to bring together industry best practices and academic research to help construct social media content that speaks with your brand voice, stimulates engagement, inspires consumers to share (#share), and complies with industry and federal guidelines. Each chapter highlights a key area of sWOM that will further your understanding and provide actionable information to assist you in mobilizing positive sWOM for your company. Business

Corruption A thought-provoking examination of the causes and consequences of corruption, as well as ways to overcome it, Corruption: What Everyone Needs to Know® provides a wide-ranging overview of the key questions and issues. Business

The Corporation The first critical, interdisciplinary handbook in which leading experts critically debate crucial questions around the corporation. Business

The Economy of Late Achaemenid and Seleucid Babylonia This book devises an innovative way to analyse Babylonian commodity price data in its historical context using formal statistical analysis. Business

Corporate Social Responsibility This introductory textbook explores the key issues in global business in corporate social responsibility. Business

An Introduction to Decision Theory A comprehensive and accessible introduction to all aspects of decision theory, now with new and updated discussions and over 140 exercises. Business

Strategic Management of Innovation Networks This textbook provides a theoretical and practical guide on how to manage social networks to increase innovation and improve performance. Business

Cyberpsychology This accessible textbook gives students in psychology and computer science a comprehensive understanding of the human-computer interface. Business

The Wealth Paradox This book presents compelling evidence of the 'wealth paradox', where economic prosperity can also fuel prejudice, social unrest, and intergroup hostility. Business

Freedom of Transit and Access to Gas Pipeline Networks under WTO Law A comprehensive and original analysis of all major WTO provisions relating to the transit of pipeline gas. Business

Eminent Domain A collection of essays that examines the use and abuse of eminent domain across the world. Business

Investigation of Fraud and Economic Crime Provides the knowledge, skills and understanding required to effectively counter fraud and economic crimes, centred on the Fraud Investigation Model (FIM) and aligned with the College of Policing's Authorised Professional Practice. Business

Why Africa is Poor Economic growth does not demand a secret formula. Good development examples now abound in East Asia and further afield in others parts of Asia, and in Central America. But why then has Africa failed to realise its potential in half a century of independence? Why Africa is Poor demonstrates that Africa is poor not because the world has denied the continent the market and financial means to compete: far from it. It has not been because of aid per se. Nor is African poverty solely a consequence of poor infrastructure or trade access, or because the necessary development and technical expertise is unavailable internationally. Why then has the continent lagged behind other developing areas when its people work hard and the continent is blessed with abundant natural resources? Stomping across the continent and the developing world in search of the answer, Greg Mills controversially shows that the main reason why Africa's people are poor is because their leaders have made this choice. Business

Own Your Industry Own Your Industry is a guide to what you can do to position yourself as the "go-to-name" in your industry. Because when you are known as the expert, they will come to you. Learn how to build an industry reputation, use media channels to reach your market and communicate complex ideas through memorable frameworks. Discover how your fee structure defines you as beginner or valued veteran. The book explains how to develop a title, become a face and a voice in the minds of key industry players, and use simple but powerful positioning techniques to cut through the marketing clutter of your competitors. Become the answer to the question, "You know who you should talk to about that?" Business

Public Policy, Productive and Unproductive Entrepreneurship This exciting book provides fresh insight into how institutions, governments, regulations, economic freedom and morality impact entrepreneurship and public policy. Each chapter contains a rigorous analysis of the consequences of public policy and the effects of institutional decisions on the productivity of entrepreneurs. These chapters will help policymakers direct their efforts at creating a positive economic environment for entrepreneurs to flourish and for scholars to better understand the role policy plays on entrepreneurial activity. Business

Handbook on the Economics and Management of Sustainable Oceans The trans-disciplinary thematic areas of oceans management and policy require stocktaking of the state of knowledge on ecosystem services being derived from coastal and marine areas. Recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) especially Goals 14 and 15 explicitly focus on this. This Handbook brings together a carefully chosen set of world-class contributions from ecology, economics, and other development science and attempts to provide policy relevant scientific information on ecosystem services from marine and coastal ecosystems, nuances of economic valuation, relevant legal and sociological response policies for effective management of marine areas for enhanced human well being. The contributors focus on the possible nexus of science-society and science-policy with the objective of informing on decision makers of the governmental agencies, business and industry and civil society in general with respect to sustainable management of Oceans. Business

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2017 A unique and comprehensive source of information, this book is the only international publication providing economists, planners, policymakers and business people with worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector. Business

Company Directors The third edition of this acclaimed reference work provides 9780198754398 coverage of the law relating to directors of companies. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Mutual, Co-Operative, and Co-Owned Business This Handbook investigates all types of 'member owned' organizations, whether consumer co-operatives, agricultural and producer co-operatives, or worker co-operatives among many others. The chapters reflect the latest academic research and thinking on each topic, as well as reporting the relevant policy debates. Business

The Logic of Securities Law This book explains both financial markets and securities regulation in simple yet sophisticated terms. Business

The Selected Letters of John Kenneth Galbraith These letters reveal the charm and brilliance of one of the great American intellectual liberals of the twentieth century. Business

An Introduction to Description Logic The first introductory textbook on description logics, relevant to computer science, knowledge representation and the semantic web. Business

Understanding the Company This book provides comparative perspectives on the purpose of the modern company, its role in society and its regulation. Business

Experiments in Public Management Research An overview of experimental research and methods in public management, and their impact on theory, research practices and substantive knowledge. Business

The Urbanism of Exception This book argues that understanding global urbanism in the twenty-first century requires us to cast our gaze upon vast city-regions without an urban core. Business

Emails Essentials Reading, writing and managing e-mail is taking up an increasing amount of our time. But are we using it right? Just as body language helps you to make an impression in person, what you write and how you write it affects what people think of you and your organisation. Be it a thank you note, a meeting reminder, a proposal or a sales pitch, a well-written message that looks and sounds professional will make it easier for people to want to do business with you. It will help people feel good about communicating with you and help you achieve the right results. This invaluable guide offers step-by-step pointers that readers can put into practice right away. The highlight of the book is a series of 10 model email templates, covering scenarios like requests for information, conveying bad news, complaints and sales prospecting. These are explained and analysed to show what makes them simple yet effective. Business

Handbook of Regions and Competitiveness The aim of this Handbook is to take stock of regional competitiveness and complementary concepts as a means of presenting a state-of-the-art discussion of the contemporary theories, perspectives and empirical explanations that help make sense of the determinants of uneven development across regions. Drawing on an international field of leading scholars, the book is assembled and organized so that readers can first learn about the theoretical underpinnings of regional competitiveness and development theory, before moving on to deeper discussions of key factors and principal elements, the emergence of allied concepts, empirical applications, and the policy context. Business

Handbook on the Geographies of Money and Finance The aim of this timely work, which appears in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the late 1920s, is to bring together high quality research-based contributions from leading international scholars involved in constructing a geographical perspective on money. Topics covered include the crisis, the spatial circuits of finance, regulation, mainstream financial markets (banking, equity, etc), through to the various ‘alternative’ and ‘disruptive’ forms of money that have arisen in recent years. It will be of interest to geographers, political scientists, sociologists, economists, planners and all those interested in how money shapes and reshapes socio-economic space and conditions local and regional development. Business

Founder of Modern Economics Founder of Modern Economics offers stimulating insight into a towering figure's influence on economics: a discipline and way of thinking that influences business, policy making, and everyday life. Business

Finance for Normal People Finance for Normal People teaches behavioral finance to people like you and me - normal people, neither rational nor irrational. We are consumers, savers, investors, and managers - corporate managers, money managers, financial advisers, and all other financial professionals. Business

Food and Wine Tourism This established textbook provides practical suggestions and guidelines for establishing a food-related tourism destination. It discusses the environment, the food tourist, supply issues, marketing and best practice strategies and includes global case studies and pedagogical features for students of tourism and leisure subjects. Business

The Reinvention of Atlantic Slavery The Reinvention of Atlantic Slavery explores how, in an age of industry and abolition, ambitious planters in the Upper US South, Cuba, and Brazil expanded slavery by collaborating with a transnational group of chemists, engineers, and other "plantation experts" to assist them in adapting the technologies of the Industrial Revolution to suit "tropical" needs. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Megaproject Management This Handbook provides state-of-the-art scholarship in the emerging field of megaproject management. The 25 chapters cover all aspects of megaproject management, from front-end planning to actual project delivery, including how to deal with stakeholders, risk, finance, complexity, innovation, governance, ethics, project breakdowns, and scale itself Business

Equilibrium Models in Economics The concept of equilibrium is fundamental to economic theory, according to which, it exists when supply and demand are balanced. Equilibrium Models in Economics critically examines the major problematic assumptions employed to build equilibrium models. It gives particular attention to the assumptions used to characterize learning, knowledge and expectations. Business

Rocky Shores Rocky Shores explores the species, communities and landscape of the narrow strip of land surrounding much of the British Isles. While it may be limited in extent, this habitat is incredibly biodiverse, and this insightful book details all the patterns of marine life that might be encountered on sheltered and exposed shores, from the inhospitable splash zone to the repeatedly submerged lower shore, and everything in between.Comprehensive chapters accompanied by exceptional photographs cover various members of the rocky-shore community in turn: striking lichens that colourfully adorn the rocks; seaweeds that have sustained human settlements for millennia; mysterious and often spectacular worms and their relatives; molluscs with variously configured shells; spiny-skinned echinoderms that move using tube feet; arthropods that range from tiny marine insects to heavy-clawed crabs; and microscopic species that drift around at the mercy of the tides. Rock pools provide pockets of diversity dotted across the shore, while the strandline at the high-tide mark supports a unique assemblage of microbes and invertebrates that attracts a variety of birds and mammals.For anyone with a love of the shore – from the occasional rockpooler to avid naturalists – this book is a must for your collection. Business

Collaborative Strategy This book provides approachable and insightful chapters that summarize state-of-the-art thinking and research on alliances and networks. Contributions by leading scholars cover foundations or fundamentals as well as frontier areas through a diverse range of perspectives. Business

A Modern Guide to Rethinking Economics Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been an unprecedented move towards ‘rethinking economics’. This book contributes to this worldwide discussion by providing readers at all levels with thoughtful contributions on a range of economic topics. The book includes chapters on rethinking fiscal and monetary policies, international trade, the role of the state, money, growth, the environment, development policies, energy, healthcare and more. Written by top experts in their respective fields, this book will be useful to students and faculty who want to not only rethink economics, but also to offer an alternative and coherent economic analysis to the orthodoxy. Business

Capitalism, Macroeconomics and Reality The essays comprising this collection analyze the deep flaws in the methodological foundation of mainstream economic theory, and explain how these flaws make mainstream economics more ideology than sound social science. James Crotty develops alternative theories built on realistic assumptions that can explain most of the disastrous economic and financial developments of the past four decades. His work contributes to the collective creation of a solid theoretical foundation on which to build an understanding of the ‘laws of motion’ of capitalism in the post WWII era. Business

The Life Cycle of Clusters One-size-fits-all cluster policies have been rightly criticized in the literature. One promising approach is to focus cluster policies on the specific needs of firms depending on the stage of development (emergence, growth, sustainment or decline) their cluster is in. In this highly insightful book, these stage-specific cluster policies are analysed and evaluated. Moreover, several chapters also focus on smart specialization policies to promote regional development by taking into account the emergence and adaptation of clusters and industries. Business

A History of American State and Local Economic Development A History of American State and Local Economic Development relates the history of American local and state economic development from 1790 to 2000. This multi-variable, multi-disciplinary history employs a bottom-up policy-making systems approach while exploring the three eras of economic development. Business

Business, Organized Labour and Climate Policy This impartial study analyses the role of employer’s organisations and trade unions in climate change policy and its impacts on the labour market. The policies of government to manage greenhouse gas emissions will require business to change its product and service delivery arrangements, which in turn means labour requirements will also change. The book also considers whether labour market issues should be explicit in the theoretical framework of ecological modernisation as it guides the policy development process. Business

Managing the Family Business This innovative textbook covers the most important managerial challenges facing family businesses. It is research-based and includes theory and practice along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate the key topics. Business

Unequal Most Americans assume that that employees alleging workplace discrimination face the same legal system as other litigants. However, employment discrimination cases have fared increasingly poorly in the courts and have come to operate in a fundamentally different legal system than other claims. In Unequal, Sandra F. Sperino and Suja A. Thomas provide an authoritative account of how our legal system evolved into an institution that is inherently biased against workers making rights claims. Business

Invasive Species This book reviews the latest risk-based techniques to protect national interests from invasive pests and pathogens before, at and within national borders. Business

Loss Coverage This book argues that, contrary to received wisdom, some adverse selection in insurance markets is beneficial to society as a whole. Business

Managing Open Innovation in SMEs This book uses in-depth case studies to provide a structured analysis of open innovation practices in small and medium-sized enterprises. Business

Long-Range Dependence and Self-Similarity A modern and rigorous introduction to long-range dependence and self-similarity, complemented by numerous more specialized up-to-date topics in this research area. Business

Cambridge Handbook of Organizational Project Management This comprehensive volume details the importance of integrating project management-related activities into the organizational hierarchy or network. Business

Innovating Development Strategies in Africa This book examines postcolonial strategies for economic development in Africa from the 1960s to the present day. Business

Tax Law and Social Norms in Mandatory Palestine and Israel This book analyzes the role of law and social norms in fostering tax compliance in British-ruled Palestine and modern Israel. Business

Unveiling the North Korean Economy A comprehensive, systematic analysis of the North Korean economy, exposing its hidden workings through quantitative data analysis and surveys. Business

Modernizing China China is at a critical juncture in its economic transformation as it tries to rebalance what is generally seen as an exhausted growth model. A unifying theme across the reforms that will deliver this transformation is that it can no longer be achieved by raising the amount of physical investment and government direction of resource allocation. Instead China is building a new set of policy frameworks that will allow markets to function more effectively—not unfettered markets, but markets that work efficiently, in line with broad social and other policy goals, and in a sustainable way. Hence, China is now building a new soft infrastructure, that is, the institutional plumbing that underpins and guides the functioning of markets as the key organizing principle toward achieving sustained economic and social progress. Against this background, this volume provides policymakers, academics, and the public with valuable information about policies and institutions in China today. It also looks at the road ahead and key principles that can help China in navigating it. The book focuses on issues crucial in the country’s transformation, such as tax policy and administration, social security, state-owned enterprise reform, medium-term expenditure frameworks, the role of local government finances, capital account liberalization, and renminbi internationalization. As China moves toward a more price-based allocation of resources, strengthening monetary policy frameworks and financial sector regulation will be particularly important in channeling resources to the most productive sectors and minimizing the risks of financial sector stress. Also, upgrading statistical frameworks will be critical for macroeconomic policymaking and investors. Visit : http://www.elibrary.imf.org/page/modernizing-china Business

Research Methods for Leisure, Recreation and Tourism A new edition of a proven textbook, this title covers the measurement of variables, questionnaire design, evaluation methods, writing proposals, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies. Featuring pedagogical features throughout, it introduces students to the vital skills they will need to succeed. Business

The Human Resource Professional’s Guide to Change Management The ability to help an organization effectively deal with change is a key competency that all human resource (HR) professionals must possess. However, many people in the HR function have not received any formal training or instruction on how to fulfill this important role. This book provides HR professionals with key concepts and practical techniques to successfully launch, support, and sustain change management initiatives within their organizations. Pragmatic tools and explanations will illuminate critical change management competencies and processes, thereby enabling HR professionals to take on strategic and active roles. As well, understanding of one’s own reactions to change will also be explored to assist HR professionals to effectively manage and guide change. Questions posed at the end of each chapter allow for personal reflection and growth, thereby providing further development of skills relating to change management. This text is an excellent resource for HR students, those new to practicing HR and seasoned HR professionals alike. Business

The Knowledge We Have Lost in Information An enlightening examination of the role of information in modern economics and how it influences policy and politics. Business

OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics Exam Board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: Economics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 Build students' knowledge of economics and understanding of its impact beyond the classroom with this new textbook, produced by the leading Economics publisher and OCR's publishing partner. - Develop knowledge with clear explanations in every chapter, end-of-chapter summaries and key terms highlighted for on-going revision- Understand economics in context with up-to-date examples of economic challenges on a local, national and global level- Extend your learning and develop critical skills with engaging stretch and challenge tasks- Prepare for exams with plenty of practice questions and activities that improve your critical thinking skills Business

Fundamentals of Nonparametric Bayesian Inference Bayesian nonparametrics comes of age with this landmark text synthesizing theory, methodology and computation. Business

Decision-Making in Conservation and Natural Resource Management A guide to making good decisions about wildlife management and biodiversity conservation against a backdrop of socio-environmental change. Business

The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship This book introduces the principles of landscape stewardship in relation to sustainability governance, applying them to a broad range of land-use systems. Business

Can Banks Still Keep a Secret? An insight into bank secrecy in major jurisdictions, complemented by chapters on privacy, data protection, conflict of laws and exchange of information. Business

Handbook of Behavioural Economics and Smart Decision-Making This Handbook is a unique and original contribution of over thirty chapters on behavioural economics, examining and addressing an important stream of research where the starting assumption is that decision-makers are for the most part relatively smart or rational. This particular approach is in contrast to a theme running through much contemporary work where individuals’ behaviour is deemed irrational, biased, and error-prone, often due to how people are hardwired. In the smart people approach, where errors or biases occur and when social dilemmas arise, more often than not, improving the decision-making environment can repair these problems without hijacking or manipulating the preferences of decision-makers. This book covers a wide-range of themes from micro to macro, including various sub-disciplines within economics such as economic psychology, heuristics, fast and slow-thinking, neuroeconomics, experiments, the capabilities approach, institutional economics, methodology, nudging, ethics, and public policy. Business

Financing Nonprofits and Other Social Enterprises This book applies benefits theory to the financing of nonprofit and other social purpose organizations. Individual chapters are devoted to organizations primarily reliant on earned income, gifts, government support and investment income, respectively, as well as organizations that are highly diversified in their sources of operating support. The book is intended to guide managers and leaders towards finding the best mix of income sources for their organizations, to help educate future managers about resource development and to stimulate additional research on the financing of nonprofits and other forms of social enterprise. Business

Research Handbook of Expatriates The Research Handbook of Expatriates is a comprehensive and carefully designed collection of contributions that provides a nuanced discussion of expatriates and important insights into emerging areas of research. The first of its kind, the Research Handbook includes detailed examinations of the various types of business expatriates including LGBT, self-initiated expatriates, female assignees, and inpatriates, as well as expatriates in diverse communities such as education, military, missionary, sports and ‘Aidland’. Other themes include expatriate performance, adjustment, expatriates to and from developing countries, global talent management, and expatriates’ safety and security. With solid theoretical foundations and essays from the most distinguished academics in the field, the Research Handbook is a ground-breaking must-read for scholars and consultants in the field of expatriation, international management, global HR and business administration. Business

Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership Although some progress has been made in recent decades in getting women into top positions in government, business and education, there are on-going, persisting challenges with efforts to improve the opportunities for women in leadership. The Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership comprises the latest research from the world’s foremost scholars on women and leadership, exposing problems and offering both theoretical and practical solutions on how to best strengthen the impact of women around the world. Business

Entrepreneurial Identity Entrepreneurship is an academic discipline that, despite decades of growth in research and teaching activity lacks a traditionally distinct or common theoretical domain. In this book, editors Thomas N. Duening and Matthew Metzger explore entrepreneurial identity, facets of entrepreneurship education in forming and developing this identity and the development of entrepreneurs in general. Chapters focus primarily on macro-level identity issues (i.e., how do these entrepreneurial archetypes form, persist, and sometimes change) or micro-level identity issues (i.e., how can educators and resource providers identify, communicate, and incentivize identity construction among aspiring entrepreneurs), topics that will be of interest to researchers and students alike. Business

Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice Aimed primarily at undergraduate students, this highly successful textbook provides the reader with a broad overview of the entrepreneurship phenomenon. It focuses on the emergence, evaluation and organizing of entrepreneurial opportunities in various organizational contexts. This thoroughly revised second edition brings it up to date with the newest trends in the entrepreneurship field and includes four insightful new chapters. Business

Decision Support, Analytics, and Business Intelligence, Third Edition Rapid technology change is impacting organizations large and small. Mobile and Cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and “Big Data” are driving forces in organizational digital transformation. Decision support and analytics are available to many people in a business or organization. Business professionals need to learn about and understand computerized decision support for organizations to succeed. This text is targeted to busy managers and students who need to grasp the basics of computerized decision support, including: What is analytics? What is a decision support system? What is “Big Data”? What are “Big Data” business use cases? Overall, it addresses 61 fundamental questions. In a short period of time, readers can “get up to speed” on decision support, analytics, and business intelligence. The book then provides a quick reference to important recurring questions. Business

Cracking the China Conundrum Cracking the China Conundrum provides a holistic and contrarian view of China's major economic, political, and foreign policy issues. Business

Islam Instrumentalized This book challenges the widespread view that Islam is a reactionary religion defending tradition against modernity and individual freedom. Business

The Political Economy of the Kurds of Turkey An examination of the link between the economic and political development of the Kurds in Turkey, and Turkey's Kurdish question. Business

Masterless Men This book examines the lives of the Antebellum South's underprivileged whites in nineteenth-century America. Business

A Guide to EU Renewable Energy Policy This book is a guide for understanding the EU renewable energy policy as one of the most ambitious attempts world-wide to facilitate a transition towards more sustainable energy systems. It contains key case studies for understanding how member states have shaped the EU renewable energy policy, how the EU has affected the policies of its member states and how renewable energy policies have diffused horizontally. An analysis of the external dimension of the EU renewable energy policy is also included. Business

Handbook on Growth and Sustainability This Handbook assembles original contributions from influential authors such as Herman Daly, Paul Ekins, Marina Fischer-Kowalski, Jeroen van den Bergh, William E. Rees and Tim Jackson who have helped to define our understanding of growth and sustainability. The Handbook also presents new contributions on topics such as degrowth, the debt-based financial system, cultural change, energy return on investment, shorter working hours and employment, and innovation and technology. Explorations of these issues can deepen our understanding of whether growth is sustainable and, in turn, whether a move away from growth can be sustained. With issues such as climate change looming large, our understanding of growth and sustainability is critical. This Handbook offers a broad range of perspectives that can help the reader to decide: Growth? Sustainability? Both? Or neither? Business

Money in the Great Recession No issue is more fundamental in contemporary macroeconomics than the causes of the recent Great Recession. The standard view is that the banks were to blame because they took on too much risk, ‘went bust’ and had to be bailed out by governments. But very few banks actually had losses in excess of their capital. The counter-argument presented in this stimulating new book is that the Great Recession was in fact caused by a collapse in the rate of change of the quantity of money. The book’s argument echoes that on the causes of the Great Depression made by Friedman and Schwartz in their classic book A Monetary History of the United States. Business

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Growth of Women’s Entrepreneurship The renowned group of international contributors to this book provide analysis of where and how gender plays a role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 11 essays examine how ecosystems influence women entrepreneurs and how women entrepreneurs influence their local ecosystems, both cross-nationally and through in-depth country studies. Business

Universities and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Entrepreneurial ecosystems have emerged as one of the most dynamic forces shaping the economic performance of individuals, companies and regions. This book brings together some of the leading scholarship and research identifying and analyzing the role of universities in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Particular emphasis is given on the role of innovation, startups, SMEs and technology transfer both in shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem, as well as the resulting impact on firm performance and regional economic performance. Business

Mapping a New World Order This book identifies possible factors responsible for the recent rise of many developing countries. It examines how robust these trends actually are and speculatively predicts the implications and consequences that may result from a continuation of these trends. It also suggests possible scenarios of future development. Ultimately, it argues that the rise of ‘the Rest’ would not only imply geopolitical shifts, but could lead to proliferation of new growth models in the Global South and to profound changes in international economic relations. Business

Free Market Economics If you are genuinely interested in what is wrong with modern economics, this is where you can find out. If you would like to understand the flaws in Keynesian macro, this is the book you must read. If you are interested in marginal analysis properly explained, you again need to read this book. Based on the classical principles of John Stuart Mill, it is what is missing today; a text based on explaining how an economy works from a supply-side perspective. Business

Advanced Introduction to Entrepreneurial Finance This book synthesises and stretches our knowledge on entrepreneurial finance and will be invaluable for high level MBA students. It reviews the state-of-the-art and the context of entrepreneurial finance, before outlining the entrepreneur's perspective on the demand for capital, the financier's perspective on its supply and the future direction of research in the area. Business

Theories of the Multinational Firm Used internationally at undergraduate and postgraduate level, this highly successful textbook presents, analyses and compares six different theories of the multinational firm that have dominated the research in international business during the last four decades. Business

Advertising Mara Einstein exposes how our shopping, political, and even dating preferences are unwittingly formed by brand images and the mythologies embedded in them. Advertising: What Everyone Needs to Know® helps us combat the effects of manipulative advertising and enables the reader to understand how marketing industries work in the digital age, particularly in their uses and abuses of "Big Data." Most importantly, it awakens us to advertising's subtle and not-so-subtle impact on our lives-both as individuals and as a global society. What ideas and information are being communicated to us-and to what end? Business

Return to Meaning Social science research has lost its way. Much of it is far too specialized, full of inaccessible jargon and cut off from the urgent problems facing our society. This book identifies the cause of the problem and offers a range of constructive measures to bring meaning and relevance back in to social science research. Business

OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations 2017 This 2017 edition of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines incorporates the substantial revisions made in 2016 to reflect the clarifications and revisions agreed in the 2015 BEPS Reports on Actions 8-10 Aligning Transfer pricing Outcomes with Value Creation and on Action 13 Transfer Pricing Documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting. It also includes the revised guidance on safe harbours approved in 2013 which recognises that properly designed safe harbours can help to relieve some compliance burdens and provide taxpayers with greater certainty. Finally, this edition also contains consistency changes that were made to the rest of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.  The OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines were approved by the OECD Council in their original version in 1995. Business

OECD Employment Outlook 2017 The 2017 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook reviews recent labour market trends and short-term prospects in OECD countries. Chapter 1 presents a comparative scoreboard of labour market performance that encompasses the quantity and quality of employment, as well as the inclusiveness of the labour market. During the past decade, most countries managed to better integrate women and potentially disadvantaged groups into the labour market and improve the quality of the working environment, whereas earnings quality was more or less stable and labour market security worsened. Chapter 2 looks at the resilience of labour markets following the global crisis and shows how both structural reforms and expansionary fiscal policy mitigate the unemployment costs of adverse aggregate shocks. OECD countries generally have avoided an increase in structural unemployment, but not a marked deceleration of wage and productivity growth. Chapter 3 documents the impact of technological progress and globalisation on OECD labour markets over the past two decades. Technology is shown to have been strongly associated with both job polarisation and de-industrialisation. The impact of trade integration is difficult to detect and probably small, although rising imports from China has a small effect in depressing employment in manufacturing. Chapter 4 provides an exceptionally rich portrait of collective bargaining in OECD countries that makes it possible to understand better how national systems differ and the implications of those differences for economic performance. Business

The OECD Handbook for Innovative Learning Environments How might we know whether our schools or system are set up to optimise learning? How can we find out whether we are getting the most from technology? How can we evaluate our innovation or think through whether our change initiative will bring about its desired results? Teachers and educational leaders who grapple with such questions will find this handbook an invaluable resource. It draws on extensive reports and materials compiled over a decade by the OECD in its Innovative Learning Environments (ILE) project. Its four chapters - The learning principles; The innovative learning environment framework; Learning leadership and evaluative thinking; and Transformation and change - each contain a concise, non-technical overview introduction followed by a set of tools. The handbook makes good the ILE ambition not just to analyse change but to offer practical help to those around the world determined to innovate their schools and systems. "If there has been one lesson learnt about innovating education, it is that teachers, schools and local administrators should not just be involved in the implementation of educational change but they should have a central role in its design." Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills. Business

Zoo Ethics A discussion of the challenges of compassionate conservation in zoos, with ethical frameworks and case studies. Business

A Study in Monetary Macroeconomics The financial crisis of 2007 and the following recession present a major challenge to macroeconomic theory. This text refines and improves mainstream approaches to contribute to a better understanding of the monetary and fiscal policies that have been complicated by low-interest rates and super-expansive monetary policies. Business

Funded! This student-tested text receives rave reviews for being comprehensive and approachable. Students learn to write a complete grant proposal in just one-semester's time. Readers follow the process of learning about writing grants by completing exercises at the end of each chapter, moving from finding funding opportunities to submitting the completed proposal. Business

So you wanna be a Real Estate Super Star? In the year 2010 Daniel Hayes earned a personal income of more than $900,000 after only 5 years working in Real Estate. He had never worked in sales anywhere before. He has a year 10 education, lived in a Caravan as a kid, no business degrees and no formal training. He is also a staunch member of Alcoholics Anonymous and got clean and sober on the streets of Sydney at the tender age of 19! This is the story of his journey in Real Estate, the ups and downs the trials and tribulations and there have been plenty of them, from the Number 1 Agent in the State, to various law suites he became entangled in, messy divorce and trying to be a good Father to his two beautiful kids Harry and Daisy, he holds nothing back. Compelling, authentic no bull shit reading. Business

Foundations of Modern Macroeconomics Using nothing more than undergraduate mathematical skills this book takes the reader from basic IS-LM style macro models to the state of the art literature on Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium. Dealing with all major topics it summarizes important approaches and provides a coherent angle on macroeconomic thought. Business

The Logic of Financial Nationalism This book analyzes the dangers of financial nationalism in an interconnected global financial system, and discusses how international law might address them. Business

Navigating Global Business This book integrates and synthesizes all available country cluster studies into a nested, meta-structure accompanied by eco-cultural correlates that distinguish amongst clusters. Business

A New History of Management This book argues that if we are to think differently about management, we must first rewrite management history. Business

Sediment Routing Systems This cutting-edge summary combines ideas from several sub-disciplines to provide an understanding of sediment routing systems and Earth surface dynamics. Business

Clays in the Minerals Processing Value Chain A review of the issues surrounding clays in the mineral processing value chain, from mining to processing and waste disposal. Business

Managing Change This edition provides students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of change within organisations. Business

Value and Profit A unique survey and analysis of the theory and practice of measurement in financial accounts, covering both traditional and alternative methods. Business

The Cambridge History of Judaism This eighth volume offers an overview of modern Jewish history from political, social and cultural perspectives over the period 1815–2000. Business

Unmaking China's Development A ground-breaking new study of China's development paradox - predicated on informal and ambiguous institutions - through property and resources. Business

Asia after the Developmental State This book presents a cutting-edge analysis of state-society transformation in Asia under globalisation. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Surveillance Law A comprehensive treatment of contemporary surveillance technologies and regulatory strategies with an emphasis on policing and national security. Business

Humanistic Management This book presents a humanistic science-based framework for management, promoting an ethical and responsible approach to addressing current global societal problems. Business

A Brief History of Economic Thought A clear and concise history of economic thought, developed from the author's award-winning book, The Wealth of Ideas. Business

Financial Enterprise Risk Management An accessible guide to enterprise risk management for financial institutions. This second edition has been updated to reflect new legislation. Business

Professional Networks in Transnational Governance This book provides an original framework to examine how professionals control transnational issues, commonly considered the concern of organizations. Business

Principles in Health Economics and Policy A concise introduction to health economics and its application to health policy for students and health professional with no background in economics. Introduces the subject of economics, explains the fundamental failures in the market for health care, and discusses the concepts of equity and fairness when applied to health and health care. Business

Handbook of Research on Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship This Handbook provides a unique collection of research addressing issues of corporate governance in entrepreneurial contexts, including start-ups, owner-managed firms, fast-growing firms, and IPOs, as well as how corporate governance and board leadership is associated with entrepreneurship and innovation in both small and large established companies. The chapters span a wide range of topics, methodologies, and levels of analysis, all designed to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of when and how corporate governance matters in different entrepreneurial contexts. Business

Handbook of Research on Leadership and Creativity The rapid pace of technological change and globalization of products, competition and services have conspired to place a new premium on innovation for firms across the world. Although many variables influence creativity and innovation, the effective leadership of creative teams has proved especially important. This timely Handbook presents the state of the art for what leaders must do to lead creative teams and how they should do it. Business

The Economics of Sports Betting This unique book delves into a number of intriguing issues and addresses several pertinent questions including, should gambling markets be privatized? Is the ‘hot hand’ hypothesis real or a myth? Are the ‘many’ smarter than the ‘few’ in estimating betting odds? How are prices set in fixed odds betting markets? The book also explores the informational efficiency of betting markets and the prevalence of corruption and illegal betting in sports. Business

Handbook of Research on Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade This unique Handbook provides multiple perspectives on the growth of illicit trade, primarily exploring counterfeits and internet piracy. It includes expert opinion on a wide range of topics including the evaluation of key global enforcement issues, government and private-sector agency initiatives to stifle illicit trade, and the evolution of piracy on the internet. The authors also assess the efficacy of anti-counterfeiting strategies such as targeted consumer campaigns, working with intermediaries in the supply chain, authentication technology, and online brand protection. Business

Entrepreneurial Neighbourhoods Despite the growing evidence on the importance of the neighbourhood, entrepreneurship studies have largely neglected the role of neighbourhoods. This book addresses the nexus between entrepreneurship, neighbourhoods and communities, confirming not only the importance of ‘the local’ in entrepreneurship, but also filling huge gaps in the knowledge base regarding this tripartite relationship. Business

Creating Resilient Economies Providing a coherent and clear narrative, Creating Resilient Economies offers a theoretical analysis of resilience and provides guidance to policymakers with regards to fostering more resilient economies and people. It adeptly illustrates how resilience thinking can offer the opportunity to re-frame economic development policy and practice and provides a clear evidence base of the cultural, economic, political and social conditions that shape the adaptability, flexibility and responsiveness to crises in their many forms. Business

Innovating for Trust This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to innovation, and argues that because innovation is always risky business, trust is an essential premise and outcome of successfully designing, developing and finally launching innovations. Each part of the book encompasses a different aspect of innovating for trust. It begins with the notion of trust, before covering the importance of trust in future thinking, business model innovation, service design, co-creation, the innovative organization and self-service technologies. It concludes with the importance of trust in commercializing innovations. Business

Econometrics as a Con Art Imad Moosa challenges convention with this comprehensive and compelling critique of econometrics, condemning the common practices of misapplied statistical methods in both economics and finance. Business

Methods for Sustainability Research This book offers a collection of methods and approaches aimed at resolving some of humanity’s most pressing problems on a local and global level. Many of the methods are practical, with straightforward application and demonstrated positive outcomes whilst others are more visionary. Important for transitioning to a more sustainable world, these methods allow for the constructive challenging of existing western development and governance. Business

Educating Social Entrepreneurs, Volume I Educating Social Entrepreneurs: From Idea Generation to Business Plan Formulation appears at a time of unprecedented environmental disasters, natural resources depletion, and significant failure of governments and global businesses to attend to worldwide social problems. In this era of downsizing, restructuring, and social changes, notions of traditional venture creation and the ways of creating social values have been challenged. We draw on examples from various parts of the business world and societies to prepare students, scholars, and entrepreneurial managers to deal with the challenges presented by a new and diverse business environment to create business plan for a social venture. Illuminating troublesome aspects of the global social and business worlds, this workbook comprises two volumes that covers key issues. Students, scholars, and entrepreneurs who want to help a world of multiple disparities by dealing with social entrepreneurship will find this to be beneficial reading. Business

Educating Social Entrepreneurs, Volume II Educating Social Entrepreneurs: From Business Plan Formulation to Implementation appears at a time of unprecedented environmental disasters, natural resources depletion, and significant failure of governments and global businesses to attend to worldwide social problems. In this era of downsizing, restructuring, and social changes, notions of traditional venture creation and the ways of creating social values have been challenged. We draw on examples from various parts of the business world and societies to prepare students, scholars, and entrepreneurial managers to deal with the challenges presented by a new and diverse business environment to create business plan for a social venture. Illuminating troublesome aspects of the global social and business worlds, this workbook comprises two volumes that covers key issues. Students, scholars, and entrepreneurs who want to help a world of multiple disparities by dealing with social entrepreneurship will find this to be beneficial reading. Business

Iron Men A nuts and bolts history of engineering enterprise in the first half of the nineteenth century, based on the life and work of Henry Maudslay and his followers Business

Environmental History and Ecology of Moreton Bay An interdisciplinary examination of the geologic, marine and human history of Moreton Bay. Business

Managerial Communication and the Brain This book takes a neuroscientific approach to explaining elements of effective managerial and leadership communication in a concise way. These include communicating with various audiences and in a variety of situations managers and leaders face regularly. The book includes an easy-to-use guide to help the reader apply this understanding of neuroscience to principles of rhetoric toward developing effective messages. Several specific examples, including detailed explanations of them, illustrate applications. Drawn from real situations, activities and cases, also, encourage practice and facilitate immediate application to situations the reader may be experiencing. Encouraging principles of lean processes, especially lean communication, the book will benefit any in a position of leadership no matter the size of the team or organization, or the professional setting—business, health care, technology, manufacturing and others. It will also benefit those training for such positions—graduate business and management students and those in leadership development programs. Business

The Anti-Bubbles The Anti-Bubbles is a contrarian framework that challenges the status quo and complacency of Global Markets towards the false belief/misconception that central banks and governments are infallible and in full control. A forward-looking analysis of the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences associated with testing the limits of monetary policy, testing the limits of credit markets, and testing the limits of fiat currencies. This book presents both sides of the story, including Larry Summer’s “prudent imprudence for fiscal expansion”, George Soros’ “reflexivity theory applied to monetary policy”, Mohamed El-Erian´s “T-juction and diplomatic neutrality”, along the “Lehman Squared” and “Gold´s Perfect Storm” investment theses, and coins innovative ideas such as “anti-bubbles”, “the acronyms”, or “monetary supercycle”, which join a series of innovative concepts such as “The Flattening of the Energy World”, “The Energy Broadband”, or “The Battle for Supply”, from Diego´s first book. Business

Human Resources As Business Partner This practical book sets out how HR can become a true business partner. It will require a rethinking of HR’s contribution to the organization in the future. All the key topics are covered in this work from a specific HR strategic model, reshaping of HR to align itself better with the business, and a number of new tools and techniques to aid in creating real financial value to the organization. Many HR personnel have already jumped onto the title of calling themselves a business partner, but what this involves is a very different and complex skill set as well as a new process approach to creating added value. Being a business partner is a very different and exciting approach to creating measurable value, specifically from HR activities and interventions. Business

Handbook of Innovation and Standards Innovation and standardization might seem polar opposites, but over many years various scholars have noted close connections between the two. This Handbook assembles a broad range of thinking on this subject, with contributions from several disciplinary perspectives by over 30 leading scholars and experienced practitioners. Collectively, they summarize and synthesize the existing body of knowledge - theory and evidence - pertaining to standards and innovation, and provide insights into how this knowledge can be useful to scholars, industrial strategists, policy-makers and standards practitioners. Business

Morality and Power Offering a compelling critique of orthodox economic analysis in the public realm, Mike Berry exposes the lack of development in economic thinking in public policy since the economic crisis of 2008. Focusing on both the ethically unacceptable outcomes of recent public policy and the threat of populism and rising nationalism, this book offers noteworthy suggestions for an alternative social democratic future. Both students and practitioners of heterodox economics and public policy will find this a compelling insight into the ethical concerns and social impacts raised by the political ascendency of neoliberal policies in recent decades. Business

Young People and the Future of News This book examines youth media practices on social media, introducing the concept of connective journalism as a precursor to collective political action. Business

Patents and Innovation in Mainland China and Hong Kong The first book on how patents and innovation interact within the two co-existing patent systems in mainland China and Hong Kong. Business

Public-Private Partnership Projects in Infrastructure Guides policy makers through implementation of public-private partnerships, legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, and mobilizing public and private finance. Business

Comparative Takeover Regulation Comparative Takeover Regulation compares the laws relating to takeovers in leading Asian economies and relates them to broader global developments. Business

Data Analysis Techniques for Physical Scientists A comprehensive guide to data analysis techniques for the physical sciences including probability, statistics, data reconstruction, data correction and Monte Carlo methods. Business

The Business of Transition A timely reflection on law, development and economics through empirical and comparative perspectives on the case of Myanmar. Business

The Hidden Rules of Race This book explores the racial rules that are often hidden but perpetuate vast racial inequities in the United States. Business

Shaping Modern Shanghai An innovative study of colonialism in China, examining Shanghai's International Settlement as the site of key developments in the Republican period. Business

Business and Human Rights Explores the conceptual and legal underpinnings of global governance approaches to business and human rights, with an emphasis on the UN Guiding Principles. Business

Rulers, Townsmen and Bazaars This path-breaking work on the social and economic history of colonial India traces the evolution of north Indian towns and merchant communities from the decline of Mughal dominion to the consolidation of British empire following the 1857 'mutiny'. C.A. Bayly analyses the response of the inhabitants of the Ganges Valley to the upheavals in the eighteenth century that paved the way for the incoming British. He shows how the colonial enterprise was built on an existing resilient network of towns, rural bazaars, and merchant communities; and how in turn, colonial trade and administration were moulded by indigenous forms of commerce and politics. This edition comes with a new introduction. Business

Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes This report contains the 2017 Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request of Bermuda. Business

National Wealth To understand economics, it is crucial to define wealth, and understand how it is created, destroyed, stored and managed. This edited volume assembles high-quality contributions defining key concepts and addressing economic and policy issues around national wealth. Business

Beeronomics Beer has played a pivotal role in history, from the transition to an agarian lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia to bankrolling Britain's imperialist conquests. Beeronomics tells the story of beer through economics, the innovations it brought, and how its strategic taxation and regulation helped shape the world. Business

Leading Professionals This book reveals the power dynamics and interpersonal politics that lie at the heart of professional organizations. Drawing on the latest academic theory, and based on interviews with over 500 senior professionals, it analyses how professionals come together to create 'leadership'. It explains how change happens and why leaders so often fail. Business

Foundations of Modern Macroeconomics With this Exercise and Solutions Manual the student can further sharpen his/her skills in macroeconomic model formulation and solution. The manual contains a large number of problems with varying degrees of difficulty. It also gives model solutions for all problems. Business

Reconceptualizing International Investment Law from the Global South This book shows how the reform in investment regulation contributes to a broader attempt to transform the international economic order. Business

Structural Vector Autoregressive Analysis This book discusses the econometric foundations of structural vector autoregressive modeling, as used in empirical macroeconomics, finance, and related fields. Business

Behavioral Economics for Cost-Benefit Analysis How should policy analysts assess 'benefit validity' when behavioral anomalies appear relevant? David L. Weimer provides thoughtful answers through practical guidelines. Business

The Financial System, Financial Regulation and Central Bank Policy This is a short, inexpensive textbook that teaches students the fundamentals of money and banking in a clear, narrative form. Business

Firms as Political Entities Aimed at political sciences students and teachers, Ferreras presents the new idea of 'economic bicameralism' to redefine firms as political entities. Business

Sovereign Debt Crises Contributes to a better understanding of the policy, economic, and legal options of countries struggling with debt problems. Business

Corporate Insolvency Law A new and substantially revised edition which looks critically at the broad effect and conceptual underpinnings of corporate insolvency law. Business

As Terrorism Evolves Examines terrorism's ongoing evolution and the linkages between media, religion, and governance to provide a sophisticated overview of twenty-first-century terrorism. Business

Economic Psychology Written by two leading psychologists, this timely publication is the only up-to-date, English-language textbook on economic psychology. Business

The Law of Consumer Redress in an Evolving Digital Market This book analyses the most recent processes, laws and best practices for consumer dispute resolution and the law related to consumer redress. Business

Project Cost Overrun This book offers a new way of thinking about the causes and consequences of cost overrun to firms and society. Business

Independent Directors in Asia The first in-depth analysis of the independent director in Asia: who they are, what they do and how they are regulated. Business

The Decline and Rise of Institutions Explains an Austrian economics view of institutions, understanding which institutions matter for growth, and how they emerge and change. Business

Tax Administration 2017 This report is the seventh edition of the OECD's Tax Administration Comparative Information Series. It provides internationally comparative data on important aspects of tax systems and their administration in 55 advanced and emerging economies. The format and approach for the 2017 edition of the publication has been revised. The commentary is now more succinct, focusing on significant tax administration issues and trends. It provides increased analysis, backed by more than 170 data tables and complemented by more than one-hundred examples of innovation and practice in tax administrations. It also features eight articles authored by officials working in participating tax administrations that provide an "inside view" on a range of topical issues tax administrations are managing. The report has three parts. The first contains seven chapters that examine and comment on tax administration performance and trends up to the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The second part presents the eight tax administration authored articles, while part three of the publication contains all the data tables which form the basis of the analysis in this report as well as details of the administrations that participated in this publication. Business

Handbook of Competition in Banking and Finance For academics, regulators and policymaker alike, it is crucial to measure financial sector competition by means of reliable, well-established methods. However, this is easier said than done. The goal of this Handbook is to provide a collection of state-of-the-art chapters to address this issue. The book consists of four parts, the first of which discusses the characteristics of various measures of financial sector competition. The second part includes several empirical studies on the level of, and trends in, competition across countries. The third part deals with the spillovers of market power to other sectors and the economy as a whole. Finally, the fourth part considers competition in banking submarkets and subsectors. Business

Handbook of Research Methodologies and Design in Neuroentrepreneurship This Handbook provides an overview of neuroscience-driven research methodologies and how those methodologies might be applied to theory-based research in the nascent field of neuroentrepreneurship. It presents the current thinking and examples of pioneering work, serves as a reference for those wishing to incorporate these methods into their own research, and provides several helpful discussions on the nature of an answerable question using neuroscience techniques. It includes concrete examples of new ways to conduct research that can shed light onto such areas as decision-making and opportunity recognition, allowing us to ask different, perhaps better, questions than ever before. Business

Advanced Introduction to Behavioral Economics Leading researcher John F. Tomer presents an invigorating and concise introduction to behavioral economics that offers essential behavioral theories, perspectives, trends and developments within this ever-evolving discipline. Business

The Disappearing Product Technological and social change has transfigured the market for creative industries. A new generation of intermediaries including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google deal in context (how we consume) more than content (what we consume), displacing cultural producers, devaluing culturing products and monopolising consumer attention. Drawing on theoretical models across disciplines and rich in practical examples, this book charts an approach to marketing which challenges cultural producers to reclaim their place in the creative economy. Business

Boost! Through original scientific research, unique case studies, and anecdotes from the world of sports and beyond, author and internationally recognized sports psychologist Dr. Michael Bar-Eli explains the psychological underpinnings of human behavior and how we can harness this knowledge to perform at our highest levels, succeeding in our careers and personal lives. Business

The Later Tudors The Later Tudors is an authoritative and comprehensive study of England between the accession of Edward VI and the death of Elizabeth I—a turbulent period of conflict amongst European nations, and between warring Catholics and Protestants. Penry Williams produces an incisive and wide-ranging analysis that culminates in an assessment of England's part in the shaping of the New World. Business

Models of Obesity Taking a comparative approach, this book investigates the ways that obesity and its susceptibilities are framed in science and policy. Business

Digital Transformation One book for the entire journey: How to digitally transform your organization Innovation in the face of major external change is critical for any organization's success, but attempting to do so often leads to more questions than actions: Where do you start? How do you get the right resources? How should work be implemented? What data should you measure? For the first time, these questions are answered in a single book that covers the end-to-end execution of digital transformation – from leadership-level strategy, to on-the-ground team implementation. With the biggest revelation of all, Herbert argues, being that true digital transformation only needs to happen once because, at its core, it means becoming more adaptive to change itself. Featuring the 'how to' of digital transformation devised from successes across every sector, Herbert distils it into five actionable stages. These stages act as a repeatable framework for continual innovation, allowing you to produce results immediately and grow change incrementally across your organization. In Digital Transformation, Herbert draws on her own experiences in leading change and innovation programmes globally, as well as featuring insights from experts and leaders from organizations as diverse as the World Wildlife Fund, Morgan Stanley, Royal Caribbean Cruises, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the Rijksmuseum, the American Cancer Society, The Guardian, Harvard University, and many others. Business

The Captured Economy In The Captured Economy, Brink Lindsey and Steven M. Teles identify a new culprit for increasing inequality: the government-corporate sector nexus. They explain how wealthy special interest groups have captured the governmental regulatory process, and why the perverted form of governance that this alliance has created subverts the goals of egalitarian-minded policymakers. They also offer feasible policy solutions that can help correct the problem. Business

The Oxford Handbook of Sovereign Wealth Funds Sovereign Wealth Funds have become increasingly powerful and influential investors. Their increasing role, and unusual character as both political and market actors, raise a number of issues with regard to finance, politics, regulation, and international business. This handbook draws together the growing but fragmented research on SWFs. Business

CCEA GCSE Home Economics Exam Board: CCEA Level: GCSE Subject: Home Economics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 Fully updated to cover the 2017 CCEA Home Economics: Food and Nutrition GCSE specification, this new edition of the market-leading textbook will guide your students through the content, prepare them for assessment and help you deliver an engaging, cost-effective Home Economics: Food and Nutrition course. - Ensures your students understand even the most challenging topics such as nutrition and consumer law with clear, accessible explanations of all subject content and simple definitions of key words- Helps students apply their understanding of food and nutrition with engaging and cost-effective practical food preparation and cooking activities - Differentiates with stretch and challenge activities to ensure progression and to challenge more able learners- Prepares students for Controlled Assessment with guidance on the Practical Food and Nutrition task- Supports exam preparation with advice on preparing for the written paper and practice exam-style questions throughout Business

CCEA GCSE Business Studies, Third Edition Exam Board: CCEA Level: GCSE Subject: Business First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 This title has been endorsed for use with the CCEA GCSE Business Studies specification Inspire student success with Hope Kerr's market-leading Student Book; fully revised for the 2017 specification, it supports and engages learners through up-to-date content coverage and case studies relevant to local, national and global contexts. - Helps students learn and apply key business concepts and theories by providing clear explanations, accompanied by diagrams and photos that aid understanding - Enables students to consolidate their knowledge as they work through a range of activities for each topic - Increases interest and engagement by including contemporary case studies with a particular focus on Northern Ireland businesses and contexts - Prepares students for the new examinations with practice questions, guidance on how to answer different question types and an overview of the assessment objectives and command words - Allows students to track their progress and target their revision using the end-of-chapter checklists Business

Kosciuszko Alpine Flora Describes and illustrates the area’s 212 flowering plants and ferns, of which 21 are endemic. Business

Projects A project is a temporary organization of people and resources brought together to achieve a one-off objective. Andrew Davies explains how and why the project approach is central to success in creating products and services, constructing major infrastructure, launching entrepreneurial ventures, implementing strategies, even landing a man on the moon. Business

Foundations of Info-Metrics Foundations of Info-Metrics provides an overview of modeling and inference, rather than a problem specific model, and progresses from the simple premise that information is often insufficient to provide a unique answer for decisions we wish to make. Each decision, or solution, is derived from the available input information along with a choice of inferential procedure. Business

Worst-Case Economics In both climate change and financial crises, worst-case scenarios and disastrous risks are inescapable. Yet public policy often focuses on average or likely outcomes, minimizing the danger of extreme events. ‘Worst-Case Economics: Extreme Events in Climate and Finance’ explores the underlying causes and the remedies needed for the most serious climate and financial risks. Business

Advances in Endogenous Money Analysis The endogenous nature of money is a fact that has been recognized rather late in monetary economics. Today, it is explained most comprehensively by the theory of money in post-Keynesian monetary theory. The expert contributors to this enlightening book revisit long-standing debates on the endogeneity of money from the position of both horizontalists and structuralists, and prescribe new areas of research and debate for post-Keynesian scholars to explore. Business

A Research Agenda for Human Resource Management The book’s expert contributors provide short and succinct reviews of 12 key topics in strategic HRM, including HR strategy and structure, talent management, selection, assessment and retention, employee engagement, workplace well-being, leadership, HR analytics, productivity, innovation, and globalisation. Each chapter identifies the strengths and gaps in our knowledge, maps out the important intellectual boundaries for their field, and outlines current and future research agendas and how these should inform practice. In examining these strategic topics the authors point to the key interfaces between the field of HRM and cognate disciplines, and enables researchers and practitioners to understand the models and theories that help tie this agenda together. Business

Handbook of Research on Franchising Franchising is one of the major engines of business expansion and job creation globally. The Handbook of Research on Franchising offers new insights into entrepreneurial behavior, organizational forms, regulation, internationalization, and other contemporary issues relating to this dynamic business strategy. The Handbook challenges both practitioners and scholars to give attention to the conclusions of scholarly research on this business model. Practitioners can benefit from the results of high quality scientific research, and scholars can find exciting opportunities for contributing to the body of knowledge of a subject that has not received sufficient attention in educational institutions. Business

New Methods of Market Research and Analysis New Methods of Market Research and Analysis prepares readers for the new reality posed by big data and marketing analytics. While connecting to traditional research approaches such as surveys and focus groups, this book shows how new technologies and new analytical capabilities are rapidly changing the way marketers obtain and process their information. In particular, the prevalence of big data systems always monitoring key performance indicators, trends toward more research using observation or observation and communication together, new technologies such as mobile, apps, geo-locators, and others, as well as the deep analytics allowed by cheap data processing and storage are all covered and placed in context. This book can be used as a supplement to a traditional marketing research text or on its own. Business

Mastering Creativity in Organizations This book identifies best practices, leadership styles, and organizational structures for the stimulation of organizational creativity, with an aim to help any company - not just companies in creative fields or industries - become an organization in which new ideas flow, new processes are developed, and new products are brought to market. Managers will find case studies describing exceptional organizational creativity and practical takeaways that can be applied in their own firms. Students will find concrete analytical frameworks for thinking about creativity in organizations, and academics will find a different approach to the study of creativity, one that is grounded in practice. Business

Advanced Introduction to Cost–Benefit Analysis This concise yet comprehensive introduction aims to outline the core principles of Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), laying them out in an accessible manner with minimum technical detail. The applied nature of the subject is emphasized by showing how each of the principles is applied to an actual public policy intervention, covering transport, education, health and the environment. Robert Brent demonstrates how economic efficiency and equity can be combined as social objectives to help determine decisions that can increase satisfaction for all. Business

Advances in Economics and Econometrics This first volume includes papers presented at the Eleventh World Congress of the Econometric Society, addressing topics such as dynamic mechanism design, agency problems, and networks. Business

Understanding the Policymaking Process in Developing Countries This book provides comprehensive, systematic, multi-disciplinary guidance to diagnose and improve policy processes in developing countries of all regions. Business

Termites of the State A sweeping historical account of the crises of income inequality and crony capitalism from a world-renowned public economist. Business

Claims Reserving in General Insurance This is a single comprehensive reference source covering the key material on this subject, and describing both theoretical and practical aspects. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Workplace Training and Employee Development This handbook presents workplace training, employee development, and organizational learning from the primary point of view of industrial organizational psychology. Business

American Fair Trade Shows how, in the decades prior to the Great Depression, associations of independent proprietors partnered with federal regulators to create codes of fair competition. Business

International Tax Policy Explains why perfecting, rather than curbing, interstate competition would make international taxation both more efficient and more just. Business

Cambridge Handbook of Research Approaches to Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility This is the first book on research approaches to business ethics and corporate social responsibility, written by leading scholars. Business

Research Methods and Statistics This seamless introduction to statistics and research methods identifies various research areas and analyzes how one approaches them statistically. Business

Transforming Sudan This book traces the formation of the Sudanese state following the Second World War through a developmentalist ideology. Business

Theory and Practice in Policy Analysis Practitioners of policy analysis will better understand the tools of their trade, and the broader contexts in which analysis contributes. Business

Crisis Leadership Anyone in a leadership position is only too aware that we live in uncertain times: disaster can strike any business, at any time, and usually without warning. Public institutions, too, face a range of threats – from global recession, resurgent terrorism and a stream of appalling natural disasters. For leaders in such organisations, these crisis situations can present both opportunities and threats. How they lead through such challenging times will propel their careers to new heights – or destroy them completely. Crisis Leadership examines the challenges faced by leaders at each stage of the crisis 'lifecycle', from the instant they learn of the crisis, through to moments of critical decision-making and the final tumultuous days. Tim Johnson offers a unique insight into the lessons learned by people in the most challenging of situations. Blended with operational guidance from the author's extensive experience in crisis management, Crisis Leadership provides an overview of the crisis 'lifecycle', to ensure that readers will come away from this book with a deeper appreciation of the critical nature of each key stage and the leadership challenges they bring – from the first signs of an emerging crisis to dealing with the long-term consequences they can create. Business

Agile Human Resources Over the last 20 years, the topic of conversation when it comes to HR, is whether or not it should even exist. The name of the function is ever changing, but are the outcomes and results evolving in the right way? Over the last 5 years, the author has been designing and implementing HR solutions focused on doing things differently, and the creation of her AGILE HR framework is well received by all of her clients. Agile HR helps organizations manage, motivate, engage, inspire, and lead their people in the best possible way by treating them, first and foremost, as able adults that come to work to do a good job. Mainstream HR, however, works from the perspective of policing employees through policies and procedures that suffocate and restrict employees and hinder creativity and innovation at work. This book provides hints, tips, and examples of how to implement Agile HR solutions into your organization that will help HR professionals and senior leaders implement people-focused solutions to increase productivity. It is time to put the human touch back into human resources. Business

A Dictionary of Business Research Methods This accessible dictionary provides clear and authoritative definitions of terms, approaches, and techniques in the area of business research methods. It is an invaluable resource for students, academics, and professionals learning about research methods as part of a business degree, and undertaking research in many fields including sociology, psychology, and marketing. Business

Approaches to Learning and Teaching Business & Economics Digital Edition A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning. Business

Reinventing Business Models Re-inventing Business Models concentrates on the how and when of business model innovation. It provides managers with menus to outperform competitors and helps them choose between improving the existing business model and radically renewing it. The conclusions are supported by the authors' own research and case studies. Business

Strategy, HRM, and Performance The book explores how strategic human resource management has implications for performance, through underlying theory, research evidence, examples from practice, and tools for practitioner application. The book presents not only details of how a strategic human resource management system might be effective in an organization, but also why. Business

Global Developments in Public Infrastructure Procurement There is widespread acceptance of the importance of infrastructure, but less agreement about how it should be funded and procured. While most public infrastructure is still provided in-house or by traditional procurement methods - with well-researched strengths and weaknesses - the development of service concession arrangements has seen a greater emphasis on lifecycle costing, risk assessment and asset design as featured in a variety of public private partnership (PPP) delivery models. This book examines the various procurement approaches, and provides a framework for comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Drawing on international experience, it considers some of the best and worst examples of PPPs, and infrastructure projects generally, along with the lessons for improving infrastructure procurement processes. Business

The Elgar Companion to Innovation and Knowledge Creation This unique Companion provides a comprehensive overview and critical evaluation of existing conceptualizations and new developments in innovation research. It draws on multiple perspectives of innovation, knowledge and creativity from economics, geography, history, management, political science and sociology. The Companion brings together leading scholars to reflect upon innovation as a concept (Part I), innovation and institutions (Part II), innovation and creativity (Part III), innovation, networking and communities (Part IV), innovation in permanent spatial settings (Part V), innovation in temporary, virtual and open settings (Part VI), innovation, entrepreneurship and market making (Part VII), and the governance and management of innovation (Part VIII). Business

Field Guide to Leadership Development This Field Guide offers a rich variety of academicapproaches to facilitate leadership development in adults.It is an invaluable resource,givinginsightful worked examples linked to theory and reflective commentary. Theextensive experiences of world leadingexponents of leadership developmentaredistilled into practical application for immediate use. Business

Public Banks in the Age of Financialization This book asks the important question of whether public banks are a better alternative to profit-seeking private banks. Do public banks provide finance for development? Do they serve as stability anchors in financial markets? What kind of governance keeps public banks accountable to the public? Theoretically the book draws on the works of Minsky for the question on stability and on interpretative policy analysis for the issue of governance. It compares empirically three countries with significant public banks: Brazil, Germany, and India. Business

The Most Important Concepts in Finance Anyone trying to understand finance has to contend with the evolving and dynamic nature of the topic. Changes in economic conditions, regulations, technology, competition, globalization, and other factors regularly impact the development of the field, but certain essential concepts remain key to a good understanding. This book provides insights about the most important concepts in finance. Business

Market Abuse Regulation This book provides an analysis of the legal and practical implications of the Market Abuse Regulation which took effect in member states in July 2016, written by leading scholars from a number of European jurisdictions. Business

Urban Transport XXIII Forming the 23rd addition to a successful series, this book contains papers presented by an extensive selection of international delegates at the Urban Transport 2017 conference. Due to its continued success and multiplicity of topics, the series is considered to be a leading source of new research in the area of transport engineering. Business

Hackathons Unboxed How much do you know about hackathons, besides the fact that they are highly intense sessions where teams of "hackers" compete to create a game-changing business solution? Whether a potential organiser, a future participant, or just wondering what else you need to break out of the conventional, this book is for you. Hackathons Unboxed takes you behind the scenes, to unpack the seeming magic that gives birth to groundbreaking ideas in just three short days. There are in fact a series of repeatable steps — a well-researched methodology that anybody can follow. But we don't just hack in a vacuum. More than repeating principles such as human-centered design and experimentation, this book addresses the real-world constraints, the unforeseen that may pop up — and how to tackle them. Above all, it will show you the link back to your business needs. All this is done to get your hackathon feeling more like a thriller with a happy ending, instead of three lost days. So dive right in, and let's start hacking! Business

Religion and Contemporary Management Though few might think of Moses as a ‘leader’ or even a ‘manager’ in the contemporary sense, Moses -among the most significant leaders in Western civilization - is arguably the quintessential example of leadership from whom much can be learned by people entering and occupying leadership positions. Business

A Dictionary of the Internet This dictionary provides thousands of terms related to the Web, software technology, jargon, e-commerce, security, and the technical and organizational infrastructure of the Internet. There are also useful links to relevant websites. Business

Transfer Pricing and the Arm's Length Principle After BEPS In this detailed and up-to-date publication on the laws of transfer pricing, the authors analyse the impact of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project and consider the future for the 'arm's length principle' as a basis for future transfer pricing determinations. This is the essential book on a topical and often controversial subject. Business

Transnational Sustainability Laws This book examines how voluntary sustainability standards can be used to both regulate and coordinate producers in industries. Business

Empowering Leadership of Tomorrow This book shows how Empowering Leadership (EL) can drive success in business and have an immense social impact. Business

The WTO Agreements Contains the complete and official texts of the WTO Agreements, collated in one volume. Business

Exclusionary Practices With discussions on economic theory, cases, law, and policy, this book gives a well-rounded view of exclusionary practices and monopolization. Business

Rethinking Career Studies Provides a comprehensive introduction to career studies, bridging the numerous scholarly discourses that share an interest in the field. Business

International Financial Management Combining academic theory with practical case studies, this book helps students understand global financial markets and business management. Business

Liability of Corporate Groups and Networks Discusses the nature of corporate groups and networks, and provides arguments for rules extending liability beyond insolvent entities. Business

Cost-Benefit Analysis This authoritative text is a comprehensive and practical introduction to cost-benefit analysis, using problem solving. Business

Market Design The introduction to market design discusses the theory and empirical results relevant for the design of multi-object auctions and matching. Business

Accounting Fraud, Second Edition Scandals relating to manipulation and fraud have dominated much of the history of business and the accounting profession in America since it's foundÂing. Crooks, corruption, scandals, and panics have been regular features of the business landscape, with regulations and the expansion of financial disÂclosure, auditing, and regulatory agencies following major debacles. Prior to the creation of the Securities and ExÂchange Commission (SEC) in the 1930s and the deÂvelopment of generally accepted accounting prinÂciples (GAAP), few accounting rules existed and it is difficult to identify ÒaccountingÓ scandals. Beginning with the New Deal of the 1930s, regulations of financial markets (including the SEC); the creation of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and organizations to improve and keep GAAP current (now in the hands of the Financial Accounting Standards Board); and auditing (currently under the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) improved accounting and audit practices and financial disclosures. Despite these efforts, accounting frauds continue-many in new and innovative ways. This book brings to light the importance of incenÂtive structures of key players, consideration of economic and psychological perspectives on behavior, and the need for increasingly efÂfective regulation, which become more obvious by considering decades of abuse. Executive compensaÂtion, pensions, market values, special purpose entities, and derivaÂtives continue to be problematic accounting issues as they have for decades. Inside, you'll get exposure to financial disclosure issues and other accounting risks, plus additional knowledge of accounting fraud and risk areas. Business

Major Sociocultural Trends Shaping the Contemporary World The current volume offers a concise and analytical portrait of the contemporary world. The author encompasses concepts and theories from multiple disciplines notably sociology, anthropology, international relations, and economics to examine the major sociocultural transformations of the modern world, their underlying causes, and their consequences. The volume is organized in 10 chapters dealing with a variety of topics including global demographic trends, globalization, culture, foreign affairs, emerging markets, environmental degradation, global security, global health, large corporations, and economic inequality. Each chapter is divided into separate sections examining the accompanying themes. This book is a valuable reference for managers and business leaders, students, policy makers, and all those who are interested in acquiring a better understanding of the sociocultural trends that are shaping our world. Business

Bioinspiration in Business and Management Many organizations have found themselves well advanced in their sustainability strategies and reaching the limits of progress made through eco-efficiency measures and regulatory compliance. Looking for novel approaches and solutions, many managers are turning to bioinspiration and related fields such as biomimicry, nature-inspired innovation, circular economy, and cradle to cradle, as tools for sustainability-oriented innovation. This innovation paradigm has been gaining popularity across disciplines in recent decades as the world grapples with the challenge of sustainable development. This book offers a succinct guide for managers and sustainability professionals who are interested in exploring various aspects of business inspired by nature. With applicability ranging from technological, organizational, and system-building innovations, there is a broad realm of possibilities that suit a manager’s scope of influence regardless of their position within the organization. This book aims to exhibit the applications of business inspired by nature that extend beyond the boundaries of the organization and encourage open innovation with novel partners in unlikely scenarios, with all partners aligned by the principles of natural systems. Business

Handbook of Middle Management Strategy Process Research The premise of this volume is that the complex social processes that animate strategic decisions involve not only top-level executives, but also middle managers distributed throughout the organization. Designed for doctoral students and others interested in middle managers and strategy process, the Handbook integrates the threads of scholarly work in this domain and charts a course for future research. Chapters are written both by scholars who have ‘paved the way’ for the middle management perspective and scholars who have done recent, cutting edge research from this point of view. Business

Handbook of Research Methods in Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility now touches upon most aspects of the interaction between business and society. The approaches taken to research in this area are as varied as the topics that are researched; yet this is the first book to address the whole range of methods available. The book identifies the methods available, evaluates their use and discusses the circumstances in which they might be appropriate. It also includes forward-thinking guidance from experienced academics on the future directions of research in the area. Business

Corporate Governance and Investment Management Shareholder engagement with publicly listed companies is often seen as a key means to monitor corporate malpractices. In this book, the authors examine the corporate governance roles of key institutional investors in UK corporate equity, including pension funds, insurance companies, collective investment funds, hedge and private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds. They argue that institutions’ corporate governance roles are an instrument ultimately shaped by private interests and market forces, as well as law and regulatory obligations, and that policy-makers should not readily make assumptions regarding their effectiveness, or theiralignment with public interest or social good. Business

Handbook of Methods in Leadership Research This volume provides an overview of a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods for leadership research, authored by scholars in the areas of leadership and research methodology. Integrating insights from other research areas, it provides novel approaches and multiple techniques for leadership research in a straightforward fashion. Because the volume is designed to help leadership researchers get their first insights into specific methods and their potential application to leadership research, it is appropriate for multiple audiences. These include academics and practitioners wanting to try a new method, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students wanting an overview of a variety of techniques. It will also be helpful to readers and reviewers as they endeavour to better understand and assess the quality of existing leadership research. Business

The Reform of Network Industries Network industries such as electricity, gas, rail, local public transport, telecommunications and postal services are recognised by the EU as crucial for fostering European social and territorial cohesion. Providing an overview of key policy reforms in these industries and an empirical evaluation, this thought-provoking book offers a critical perspective on the functioning of the networks that provide vital services to EU citizens. Business

Islamic Wealth Management From an Islamic perspective, although the ownership of wealth is with God, humans are gifted with wealth to manage it with the objective of benefiting the human society. Such guidance means that wealth management is a process involving the accumulation, generation, purification, preservation and distribution of wealth, all to be conducted carefully in permissible ways. This book is the first to lay out a coherent framework on how wealth management should be conducted in compliance with guiding principles from edicts of a major world religion. Business

Decisions Decisions and the complexity of decision-making are central topics in several social science disciplines, including those of social psychology, political science and the study of organizations. This book draws on insights from all of these disciplines and provides a concise overview of some of the most intriguing and salient observations and arguments in the research about decision-making. The book first deals with basic decision making logics and applies them to both individual and organizational decision making. The book then deals with consequences of decisions and the complications of making decisions in a political context, where many individuals and organizations are involved. Business

Data Analysis in Vegetation Ecology The 3rd edition of this popular graduate student level text introduces the reader to the investigation of vegetation systems with an emphasis on data analysis. This book covers pattern recognition, pattern testing, static and dynamic modelling and model testing including spatial and temporal aspects of ecosystems. Business

The G3 Battle Rifle During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the rifle was produced by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. Adopted by more than 40 countries and produced on licence by many more, it was widely employed during colonial wars in Africa, insurgencies in Latin America and conflicts in the Middle East, but perhaps its widest use was in the Iran–Iraq War. Variants of the G3 have also seen substantial usage among Special Forces including Britain's Special Boat Service and the US Navy SEALs. Semi-automatic versions, especially the HK91 and HK93, remain popular in the United States, and the G3-derived HK11 and HK21 family of light machine guns have also been widely adopted by military and law-enforcement units across the world. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this study examines one of the iconic weapons of the Cold War era. Business

Shifting Commodity Markets in a Globalized World A survey of the complex and intertwined set of forces behind the various commodity markets and the interplay between these markets and the global economy. Summarizes a rich set of facts combined with in-depth analyses distillated in a nontechnical manner. Includes discussion of structural trends behind commodities markets, their future implications, and policy implications. Business

Unf*ck Your Finances The essential guide to becoming financially adult. Business

Sovereign Defaults Before Domestic Courts This book examines sovereign debt litigation before the English and New York courts. The book sets out parties' litigation choices at various stages of proceedings and provides the legal background against which parties to a sovereign bond may wish to negotiate. It provides timely clarity and critical analysis of a growing area of law. Business

The European Union Fully updated to include the migrant crisis, the UK's decision to leave the Union, and the state of the Euro currency, this accessible Very Short Introduction shows how and why the EU has developed, how its institutions works, and what it does - from the single market to the Euro, and from agriculture to peace-keeping and the environment. Business

Social Innovation and Social Policy Social innovation has become a prominent theme in discussions of social policy reform across the world. This book examines why social innovation is important to social policy analysis. It discusses the theoretical and policy context of this concept; its origin and background; why it has emerged to prominence in recent years and how it has been applied. The book relates social innovation to key debates and issues in social policy. These include competing agency and structural explanations of and solutions to social problems; the relative efficacy of government and civil society initiatives, and the capacity of community and/or service user-led responses to address social problems. The book will be a valuable resource for a wide, international readership including social and public policy analysts, policy makers, practitioners and students. Business

Best Before Long before there was the ready meal, humans processed food to preserve it and make it safe. From fire to fermentation, our ancestors survived periods of famine by changing the very nature of their food. This ability to process food has undoubtedly made us one of the most successful species on the planet, but have we gone too far? Through manipulating chemical reactions and organisms, scientists have unlocked all kinds of methods of to improve food longevity and increase supply, from apples that stay fresh for weeks to cheese that is matured over days rather than months. And more obscure types of food processing, such as growing steaks in a test-tube and 3D-printed pizzas, seem to have come straight from the pages of a science-fiction novel. These developments are keeping up with the changing needs of the demanding consumer, but we only tend notice them when the latest scaremongering headline hits the news. Best Before puts processed food into perspective. It explores how processing methods have evolved in many of the foods that we love in response to big business, consumer demand, health concerns, innovation, political will, waste and even war. Best Before arms readers with the information they need to be rational consumers, capable of making informed decisions about their food. Business

Plunkett's Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry Almanac 2018 A complete market research guide to the business of sharing and gig economy, freelance workers, and on-demand delivery —for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. Features trends analysis, statistical tables and glossary. Provides profiles of hundreds of leading sharing and gig economy, freelance workers, and on-demand delivery industry firms worldwide, public and private, containing addresses and executive contacts. Business

Wine Globalization This book uses empirically-based analytical narratives to shed light on the development of national wine markets throughout the world. Business

The Regionalisation of Competition Law and Policy within the ASEAN Economic Community Examines regional competition policy developments in South East Asia, exploring a broad range of related issues from diverse perspectives. Business

Authoritarianism and the Elite Origins of Democracy Provides an innovative theory of regime transitions and outcomes, and tests it using extensive evidence between 1800 and today. Business

Problem Solving in Organizations An indispensable guide enabling business and management students to develop their professional competences in real organizational settings. Business

Women and the Periodical Press in China's Long Twentieth Century A major illustrated collection offering a fresh interdisciplinary reading of Chinese women's periodicals and history in the long twentieth century. Business

Trade Secrets and Employee Mobility A comparative analysis of trade secrets enforcement against ex-employees in the EU and USA, aimed at legislators and practitioners. Business

Incentives This book examines incentives at work to see how and how well coordination is achieved by motivating individual decision makers. Business

Supply Chain Management Offers a new learning perspective; focuses on the organisational level and emphasises the systemic approach to supply chain management. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and Economic Behaviour A contemporary and international perspective on the application of psychology to economic themes, ideal for researchers and graduates. Business

The Economic Consequences of the War This exploration of the statistical evidence on Germany's post-war reconstruction sheds new light on the foundations of German economic power. Business

Vulnerability and Resilience to Natural Hazards A comprehensive overview of the concepts of vulnerability and resilience for natural hazards research for both physical and social scientists. Business

The European Book in the Twelfth Century The first comprehensive study of the European book in the historical period known as the 'long twelfth century' (1075–1225). Business

Expert Failure Roger Koppl develops a theory of experts and expert failure, and illustrates his theory with wide-ranging examples, including that of state regulation of economic activity. Business

Authoritarian Capitalism The liberal-democratic world order is confronting the rise of authoritarian state-led corporate interventions. This book explains how and why. Business

Managing Discovery in the Life Sciences Addresses in roughly equal measure the science and management behind several recent marketable biomedical innovations. Business

The Economics of Entrepreneurship This second edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field of entrepreneurship, principally from an economics perspective. Business

Trades, Quotes and Prices A deep-dive into the heart of modern financial markets, the authors explore why and how people trade - and the consequences. Business

Transnational Management Transnational Management offers a uniquely global focus on strategic development, organizational capabilities and management challenges. Business

Research Handbook on Entrepreneurship and Leadership This Research Handbook argues that the study of entrepreneurs as leaders is a gap in both the leadership and the entrepreneurship literatures. With conceptual and empirical chapters from a wide range of cultures and entrepreneurship and leadership ecosystems, the Research Handbook for the first time produces a systematic overview of the entrepreneurial leadership field, providing a state of the art perspective and highlighting unanswered questions and opportunities for further research. It consolidates existing theory development, stimulates new conceptual thinking and includes path-breaking empirical explorations. Business

A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurial Cognition and Intention A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurial Cognition and Intention suggests new directions and approaches to study the internal thought processes of entrepreneurs by examining areas that have been under-researched, ignored or overlooked. Business

Sustainable Growth Through Strategic Innovation From detailed reviews of existing dynamic capabilities, this book presents a theoretical model of a strategic innovation system as a corporate system capability to enable a large company to achieve strategic innovation. The book includes in-depth case studies to illustrate the importance of strategic innovation capabilities. Business

Handbook of Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industries The hospitality and tourism sector is an increasingly significant contributor to GDP worldwide, as well as a key source of employment in developing regions. Drawing on contemporary research, this Handbook provides a provocative review of the major human resource challenges facing the hospitality and tourism sector today. Business

How Economics Should Be Done David Colander has been writing about economic methodology for over 30 years, but he goes out of his way to emphasize that he does not see himself as a methodologist. His pragmatic methodology is applicable to what economists are doing and attempts to answer questions that all economists face as they go about their work. The articles collected in this volume are divided, with the first part providing a framework underlying Colander’s methodology and introducing Colander’s methodology for economic policy within that framework. Part two presents Colander’s view on the methodology for microeconomics, while part three looks at Colander’s methodology for macroeconomics. The book closes with discussions of broader issues. Business

Economic Stagnation in Japan Japan’s dramatic transformation from economic success to economic stagnation offers important policy lessons to advanced countries everywhere that are struggling with stagnation. The term ‘Japanization’ is often used by economists to describe long-term stagnation and deflation. Symptoms include high unemployment, weak economic activity, interest rates near zero, quantitative easing, and population aging. In the global context, what can governments do to mitigate the downward trends experienced by Japan? This judiciously timed book investigates in depth the causes of Japan’s ‘lost decades’ versus the real recovery achieved by the United States, and the lessons that can be learned. Business

Special Interest Tourism This book approaches special interest tourism from the perspective of both supply and demand, and has a clear, user-friendly structure. Covering the practical applications of research and the key emerging issues for royal, dark, festival, slow and pro-poor tourism among others, it includes case studies by international academics and practitioners. Business

The Trade Policy Review Mechanism A fascinating insight into the work of the WTO's Trade Policy Review Mechanism, this book examines its findings, its evolution, and proposed modifications, to conclude that it could, and should, do better. Business

Process Theory This book provides a succinct summary of the core knowledge of operations management through a set of ten fundamental principles that bring together a century of operations management thinking, and which cover all basic aspects of the core teaching covered at Master's level. Business

Collaborating for Our Future This book explains why multistakeholder partnerships are needed to solve societal problems in the 21st century. It identifies global problems and contexts where multistakeholder partnerships are currently in use and offers numerous case examples of such partnerships to help readers grasp their nature and operation. Business

Europe's Growth Champion Poland is one of the biggest yet rarely heard of economic success stories. Over the last twenty-five years it has unexpectedly become Europe's growth champion. This book is about lessons learned from Poland's remarkable experience, the conditions that keep countries poor, and the challenges countries face to grow. Business

Birds in Their Habitats Discover birds and the places they live. Business

Commodities Commodities: Markets, Performance, and Strategies provides a comprehensive look at commodity markets along many dimensions. Its coverage includes physical commodity fundamentals, financial products and strategies for commodity exposure, and current issues relating to commodities. Readers interested in commodity market basics or more nuanced details related to commodity investment can benefit. Business

Dispossession without Development In Dispossession without Development, Michael Levien seeks to uncover the structural underpinnings of India's so-called "land wars." He examines how land dispossession changed with India's shift from state-led development to neoliberalism and the consequences of these changes for dispossessed farmers in contemporary India. Business

Agent-Based Models in Economics The first step-by-step introduction to the methodology of agent-based models in economics, their mathematical and statistical analysis, and real-world applications. Business

Innovating Climate Governance Critically examines whether and how local and experimental action can deliver significant and transformative ways of tackling climate change. Business

A First Course in Quantitative Finance Using stereoscopic images and other novel pedagogical features, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to quantitative finance. Business

Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance Offers comprehensive coverage of the key topics and emerging themes in private sector corporate governance. Business

Introduction to Hidden Semi-Markov Models Develops the theory of Markov and semi-Markov processes in an elementary setting suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Business

Dynamics of Engineered Artificial Membranes and Biosensors A state-of-the-art guide to building synthetic membranes for biological devices, covering their construction, measurement, and modelling. Business

The Intangible Economy Studies the role of services in development as well as on sectoral issues, with policy considerations embedded in the analysis. Business

Developmental States Provides a critical but sympathetic overview of the literature on developmental states. Business

Predictive Statistics A bold retooling of statistics to focus directly on predictive performance with traditional and contemporary data types and methodologies. Business

Passive Seismic Monitoring of Induced Seismicity An introduction to the principles and applications of passive seismic monitoring, providing an accessible overview of current research and technology. Business

Random Sets in Econometrics This is the first full-length study of how the theory of random sets can be applied in econometrics. Business

Tomorrow 3.0 Munger predicts that smartphones will allow the 'transactions cost economy' to commodify excess capacity, promoting sharing instead of owning.m Business

Modelling Mortality with Actuarial Applications Modern mortality modelling for actuaries and actuarial students, with example R code, to unlock the potential of individual data. Business

The European Account Preservation Order Regulation A comprehensive article-by-article commentary of the European Account Preservation Order Regulation. Business

Introduction to Computational Economics Using Fortran This introduction to computational economics teaches students of all levels as well as advanced researchers how to conduct economic research using Fortran. Guiding the reader through the technical details of Fortran as well as various examples and applications it simplifies the first steps of using a computer to conduct economic research. Business

Central Banking in Turbulent Times An examination of the post-recession responsibilities of central banks, this book proposes adaptations to the central banking model that preserve the advantages in terms of inflation control brought by their independence, while taking into account the long-term consequences of the Great Recession. Business

Handbook of Research on New Product Development New products are the major driver of revenue growth in today's dynamic business environment. In this Handbook, the world's foremost experts on new product development bring together the latest thinking on this vitally important topic. These thought-leading authors organize knowledge into useful and insightful frameworks covering all aspects of new product development: companies, collaborators, customers, context, markets, and performance. Managers will benefit from the handbook by expanding their knowledge of new product development and researchers will learn about opportunities to continue expanding on this body of knowledge. Business

Handbook of Game Theory and Industrial Organization, Volume I The first volume of this wide-ranging Handbook contains original contributions by world-class specialists. It provides up-to-date surveys of the main game-theoretic tools commonly used to model industrial organization topics. The Handbook covers numerous subjects in detail including, among others, the tools of lattice programming, supermodular and aggregative games, monopolistic competition, horizontal and vertically differentiated good models, dynamic and Stackelberg games, entry games, evolutionary games with adaptive players, asymmetric information, moral hazard, learning and information sharing models. Business

Consumer Logistics Digital technology has changed the way we work, socialize, shop, play and learn. This book offers a stimulating exploration of how digitization has begun transforming the prevailing global logistics system into a self-service and sharing economy, and ultimately provides a vision of the monumental changes likely to overflow into the business landscape. Business

The Global Factory This key new book synthesises Peter Buckley's work on ‘the global factory’ - the modern networked multinational enterprise. The role of interfirm networks, entrepreneurship and cooperation in the creation and management of global factories leads to a discussion of their governance, internal knowledge transfer strategies and performance, including their role in potentially combating societal failures. Emerging country multinationals are examined as a special case of global factories with a focus on Indian and Chinese multinationals, their involvement in tax havens and offshore financial centres, the performance and processes of their acquisition strategies - all seen as key aspects of globalisation. Business

Globalization, International Spillovers and Sectoral Changes As a consequence of globalization, news, ideas and knowledge are moving quickly across national borders and generating international spillovers. So too, however, are economic and financial crises. Combining a variety of methods, concepts and interdisciplinary approaches, this book provides an in-depth examination of these structural changes and their impact. Assessing the implications of globalization for businesses and sectors, chapters focus on the interdependencies between different economic and political layers, and explore topics such as human capital, creativity, innovation, networks and collaboration. Business

Women Entrepreneurs and the Myth of ‘Underperformance’ Taking a fresh look at how performance is defined by examining the institutional power structures and policies, eminent scholars herein explore ways to overcome constrained performance and encourage women’s entrepreneurial activities through a variety of methodological approaches and geographical contexts. Business

The Multinational Enterprise This book summarises Mark Casson’s recent research on the multinational enterprise. This work is firmly rooted in history and examines the evolution of the internalisation theory of the multinational enterprise over the past forty years and, in the light of this, considers its potential for further development. The book also explores internationalisation theory in respect to marketing and brands, the supply chain, risk management as well as methodology. Business

Handbook of Game Theory and Industrial Organization, Volume II This second volume of the Handbook includes original contribution by experts in the field. It provides up-to-date surveys of the most relevant applications of game theory to industrial organization. The book covers both classical as well as new IO topics such as mergers in markets with homogeneous and differentiated goods, leniency and coordinated effects in cartels and mergers, static and dynamic contests, consumer search and product safety, strategic delegation, platforms and network effects, auctions, environmental and resource economics, intellectual property, healthcare, corruption, experimental industrial organization and empirical models of R&D. Business

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2018 A unique and comprehensive source of information, this book is the only international publication providing economists, planners, policymakers and business people with worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector. Business

Development o How do nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress? Ian Goldin, a former vice-president of the World Bank, explains what development means in its broadest sense - encompassing education, health, and gender equality as well as economic growth. He discusses the shift from state-led strategies, to ones driven by market forces. Business

A Dictionary of Finance and Banking The dictionary defines terms from all aspects of personal and international finance, including financial trading, foreign exchange, derivatives, commercial and corporate banking, private investments and borrowing, central banking, monetary policy, and public and government finance. Business

A Comparative Guide to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank In spite of its youth, the Asian Infrastructure Bank's influence can be felt across Asia, funding the planned construction of motorways in Pakistan and future environment-saving hydropower plants in Tajikistan. A year in, Natalie Lichtenstein takes stock. How is the bank structured, what have been the successes, and where could it go in the future? Business

What the Heck Is EOS? Has your company struggled to roll EOS out to all levels of your organization? Do your employees understand why EOS is important or even what it is? What the Heck is EOS? is for the millions of employees in companies running their businesses on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). An easy and fast read, this book answers the questions many employees have about EOS and their company: What is an operating system? What is EOS and why is my company using it? What are the EOS foundational tools and how do they impact me? What’s in it for me? Designed to engage employees in the EOS process and tools, What the Heck is EOS? uses simple, straightforward language and provides questions about each tool for managers and employees to discuss creating more ownership and buy-in at the staff level. After reading this book, employees will not only have a better understanding of EOS but they will be more engaged, taking an active role in helping achieve your company’s vision. Business

Organisational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour is the systematic study and carefulapplication of knowledge about how people, as individuals and asgroups, act within organizations. The book is written in a clear andstraight forward language with detailed tables and diagrams givenwhenever possible for easier understanding of difficult topics.The book’s extensive coverage includes:- Group Cohesiveness and Development- Work Motivation- Employee Morale- Stress Management- Organizational Change- Learning and behavioural modification- Leadership- Communication- Total quality Management- Negotiation- And Ethics Business

Economics An introduction to economics, dealing with changes in productivity, technology and skills Business

Financial Capability and Asset Building in Vulnerable Households Financial Capability and Asset Building in Vulnerable Households is the first book of its kind. It prepares students and practitioners for financial practice. This comprehensive text offers knowledge and skills to enable families to improve their financial circumstances, and to promote policies and services for household economic security and development. Business

Applied Economic Forecasting using Time Series Methods Economic forecasting is a key ingredient of decision making in the public and private sectors. This book provides the necessary tools to solve real-world forecasting problems using time-series methods. It targets undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers in public and private institutions interested in applied economic forecasting. Business

Sveriges Riksbank and the History of Central Banking Offers a comprehensive analysis of the historical experiences of monetary policymaking of the world's largest central banks. Business

Outsourcing the Board The authors propose that corporations be able to hire other corporations to provide board services. Business

Democratizing Money? Provides an economic analysis of current, post-crisis monetary reform proposals, including Bitcoin, sovereign money, regional money and Modern Monetary Theory. Business

War Stuff Focuses on the intense struggle over human and material resources between armies and civilians in the Civil War South. Business

The Fed and Lehman Brothers This book sets the record straight on why the Federal Reserve failed to rescue Lehman Brothers during the financial crisis. Business

Double Taxation and the League of Nations The first comprehensive historical study of the Model Tax Treaties developed by the League of Nations in 1928. Business

The Creative Wealth of Nations Demonstrates how we can, and why we should, apply the arts in development to promote meaningful economic and social progress. Business

Drugs, Patents and Policy A comprehensive review of Hong Kong's pharmaceutical patent law that will influence debate and inform public policy. Business

Handbook of Research on Economic and Social Well-Being The past decade has been characterized by a burgeoning interest in new concepts of individual and social well-being. The impetus for this new research has stemmed from increased demand from policy makers and civil society for measures of progress that go beyond the traditional measures of GDP, as well as improved datasets allowing individuals and households to be tracked over their life course. The aim of this Handbook is to chart these developments and provide extensive surveys of many of the recent themes that have emerged in the research literature. Some of the topics addressed include poverty. relative deprivation and satisfaction, economic insecurity, social exclusion and inequality, income and social polarization, and social fractionalization and diversity. Each topic is first analyzed from a theoretical perspective, followed by detailed empirical discussion. Business

Social Entrepreneurship Pascal Dey and Chris Steyaert provide a timely critique on the idea of social entrepreneurship and its reputation as a means for positive social change. The book uses different traditions and modes of critique to interrogate, disrupt and reimagine the concept of social entrepreneurship. Business

Handbook of Marketing Analytics Marketing Science contributes significantly to the development and validation of analytical tools with a wide range of applications in business, public policy and litigation support. The Handbook of Marketing Analytics showcases the analytical methods used in marketing and their high-impact real-life applications. Fourteen chapters provide an overview of specific marketing analytic methods in some technical detail and 22 case studies present thorough examples of the use of each method in marketing management, public policy, and litigation support. All contributing authors are recognized authorities in their area of specialty. Business

Fiscal Decentralization and Local Finance in Developing Countries This book draws on experiences in developing countries to bridge the gap between the conventional textbook treatment of fiscal decentralization and the actual practice of subnational government finance. The extensive literature about the theory and practice is surveyed and longstanding problems and new questions are addressed. It focuses on the key choices that must be made in decentralizing, on how economic and political factors shape the choices that countries make, and on how, by paying more attention to the need for a more comprehensive approach and the critical connections between different components of decentralization reform, everyone involved might get more for their money. Business

Electricity Network Regulation in the EU The UK model of incentive regulation of power grids was at one time the most advanced, and elements of it were adopted throughout the EU. This model worked well, particularly in the context of limited investment and innovation, a single and strong regulatory authority, and limited coordination between foreign grid operators. This enlightening book shows that since 2010 the whole context has changed and regulation has had to catch-up and evolve. The EU is entering a wave of investment, and an era of new services and innovation which has created growing tensions between national regulatory authorities in terms of coordinating technical standards and distribution systems. This is being played out against an increasingly disruptive backdrop of digitzation, new market platforms and novel business models. Business

The Goldilocks Challenge The recent push for impact measurement has been positive, but it has also led to wasted resources and often misleading data about what works. In The Goldilocks Challenge, Mary Kay Gugerty and Dean Karlan put forth four key principles to guide organizations of all sizes to create strong, "right-fit" data collection systems. Business

E-commerce Operations Management (2nd Edition) This updated edition of the book blends in new e-commerce technologies. Mobile commerce (M-commerce) and use of cloud computing are offering a new set of challenges and opportunities for those individuals who know what they are and how they are related to e-commerce. Their use opens up new markets, expanding the need for larger operations, which in turn requires greater knowledge of the operations management subjects presented in this book.The book is focused on issues, concepts, philosophies, procedures, methodologies, and practices of running e-commerce operations. It connects the basic operations management activities undertaken by every organization (e.g., inventory management, scheduling, etc.) and translates their application into issues and problems faced in the field of e-commerce.The book also provides current research findings, strategies, and practices that can help students in the field of operations management run and improve their e-commerce operations. It covers most of the basic operations management activities and functions and has been designed for an upper-level undergraduate business, a graduate business or engineering management course on e-commerce operations management for university students. Students interested in e-commerce operations will find this book a valuable guide to the important aspects of starting up and running an e-commerce operation. They can learn from reading this book how supply chains, products and processes, human resources and purchasing functions can supported and enhanced by the use of e-commerce. In addition, students can learn how to undertake forecasting and scheduling in e-commerce operations. Decision-makers and managers who have to reengineer e-commerce operations can also use this book as a guide to understanding e-commerce. Business

Elements Of Stochastic Modelling (2nd Edition) This is the expanded second edition of a successful textbook that provides a broad introduction to important areas of stochastic modelling. The original text was developed from lecture notes for a one-semester course for third-year science and actuarial students at the University of Melbourne. It reviewed the basics of probability theory and then covered the following topics: Markov chains, Markov decision processes, jump Markov processes, elements of queueing theory, basic renewal theory, elements of time series and simulation.The present edition adds new chapters on elements of stochastic calculus and introductory mathematical finance that logically complement the topics chosen for the first edition. This makes the book suitable for a larger variety of university courses presenting the fundamentals of modern stochastic modelling. Instead of rigorous proofs we often give only sketches of the arguments, with indications as to why a particular result holds and also how it is related to other results, and illustrate them by examples. Wherever possible, the book includes references to more specialised texts on respective topics that contain both proofs and more advanced material. Business

Technical Analysis And Financial Asset Forecasting Technical analysis is defined as the tracking and prediction of asset price movements using charts and graphs in combination with various mathematical and statistical methods. More precisely, it is the quantitative criteria used in predicting the relative strength of buying and selling forces within a market to determine what to buy, what to sell, and when to execute trades. This book introduces simple technical analysis tools like moving averages and Bollinger bands, and also advanced techniques such as wavelets and empirical mode decomposition. It first discusses some traditional tools in technical analysis, such as trend, trend Line, trend channel, Gann's Theory, moving averages, and Bollinger bands. It then introduces a recent indicator developed for stock market and two recent techniques used in the technical analysis field: wavelets and the empirical mode decomposition in financial time series. The book also discusses the theory to test the performance of the indicators and introduces the MATLAB Financial Toolbox, some of the functions/codes of which are used in our numerical experiments. Business

India as a Pioneer of Innovation What does innovation mean to and in India? What are the predominant areas of innovation for India, and under what situations do they succeed or fail? This book addresses these all-important questions arising within diverse Indian contexts: informal economy, low-cost settings, large business groups, entertainment and copyright-based industries, an evolving pharma sector, a poorly organized and appallingly underfunded public health system, social enterprises for the urban poor, and innovations for the millions. It explores the issues that promote and those that hinder the country’s rise as an innovation leader. The book’s balanced perspective on India's promises and failings makes it a valuable addition for those who believe that India's future banks heavily on its ability to leapfrog using innovation, as well as those sceptical of the Indian state's belief in the potential of private enterprise and innovation. It also provides critical insights on innovation in general, the most important of which being the highly context-specific, context-driven character of the innovation project. Business

The Global Supply Chain and Risk Management The heightened intensity of global competition has increased the necessity of manufacturing and distribution organizations to continuously improve production, product quality, cost, and delivery. Supply chain professionals must be knowledgeable about the relevance of supply chain concepts—adapt supply chain to customer needs, customize logistics networks, align demand planning across the entire supply chain, and differentiate products close to customers.The goal of The Global Supply Chain and Risk Management is to assist in meeting these challenges as to the education of many supply chain practitioners, the implementation of formal supply chain contingency and control systems and the continued edification in recent global developments for all those working in the field. It is written for two groups, those who are preparing for a career in supply chain and for those seeking to improve their proficiency. The book will teach the best practices, high-tech and analytical solutions for the entire global supply chain—customer service to inventory planning to transportation to warehousing. Business

Humans as a Service Is crowdsourcing the future of work? This book offers a lively and critical account of the gig economy: its promises and realities, what is at stake, and how we can ensure that customers, workers, platforms, and society at large benefit from this global and growing phenomenon. Business

Menopause Why is talking about the menopause so taboo? When it's something that all women experience, and all in their own unique way. Written by a range of expert contributors from clinical professionals to natural practitioners, this comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide equips you with everything you need to help prepare for the changes ahead. Reflecting the latest NICE guidelines and information about HRT, this book provides a balanced view and encourages you to explore the options and think about what's right for you. Covering the facts, the myths, different approaches to menopause, including natural and medical options, and what to expect. Also included are quotes and stories from women sharing their own experiences. You've been through puberty and survived. You're about to enter a new phase of your life, and it's up to you how you approach it. So grab a cup or glass of something, have a flick through this guide and let's start talking about the menopause. Expert contributors include: Dr Louise Newson, Dr Marilyn Glenville, Dr Heather Currie, Dr Karen Morton, Dr Marion Gluck, Kathryn Peden, Katherine Bellchambers, Pamela Windle and other specialists in their field. Business

Using Accounting & Financial Information Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. Unfortunately, many business professionals lack the required fluency in this unique language to perform basic financial analysis, prepare budgetary forecasts, or to compare competing capital investment alternatives. This book targets individuals with limited exposure to—or formal training in—accounting and related finance disciplines. These individuals include—but certainly are not limited to—engineers, information technology specialists, retail managers, entrepreneurs, marketing directors, construction contractors, attorneys, and bankers who are making career transitions from consumer lending positions to become commercial loan officers. The primary purpose of this book is to help managers and business owners from diverse professional and educational backgrounds to (1) converse more effectively with their accounting and finance colleagues; (2) understand the structure and the elements of general purpose financial statements; (3) identify both the usefulness and the limitations of accounting information; (4) prepare budgets and financial forecasts; and (5) make sense of commonly used decision-making models. Business

Cambridge IGCSE® Enterprise Coursebook Digital Edition The only endorsed resources for the Cambridge IGCSE® Enterprise (0454) syllabus. Business

Urban Planet Over 100 scientists, architects, journalists, artists and activists address creatively the unprecedented challenges facing an Urban Planet. This title is also available Open Access. Business

Macroprudential Policy and Practice A guide to the latest theoretical developments in macroprudential policy, the newest tool in central banking policymaking circles. Business

Innovation Systems, Policy and Management Describes how institutions and markets can best be structured in order to promote innovation in key economic sectors. Business

Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra A groundbreaking introduction to vectors, matrices, and least squares for engineering applications, offering a wealth of practical examples. Business

Gambling on War Discusses the irrational, risk-taking decisions of overconfident leaders which led to a seminal turning point in world history that shaped the twentieth century. Business

The Art of Strategy A novel integration and extension of two global strategy classics: Sun Tzu's military strategy and Michael Porter's business strategy. Business

The Foundations of Anglo-American Corporate Fiduciary Law Explores the foundations and evolution of corporate fiduciary law in the United States and the United Kingdom. Business

Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy Shows how the digital revolution, sponsored by government and funded by speculation, now challenges the authority and legitimacy of the state. Business

Cost–Benefit Analysis Provides a summary of recent developments and summarizes state-of-the-art stated-preference and revealed-preference valuation methods. Business

Enjoyable Econometrics Applies econometric methods to a variety of unusual and engaging research questions. Business

Misuse of Market Power Compares Australia's new misuse of market power law with US and EU tests for monopolization and abuse of dominance. Business

Public Policy Discusses theories and concepts used in the analysis of public policy processes, studying theories of policy processes, monitoring and evaluation. Business

Mastering Catastrophic Risk Mastering Catastrophic Risk is a profound and insightful look at how company leaders prepare for and respond to shocks and crises that threaten their businesses' operations, reputations, and even existence. Business

EuroTragedy EuroTragedy, listed by both Foreign Affairs and The Financial Times as one of the best books of 2018, is an authoritative history of the Eurozone from its origins in the post-World II era to the ongoing crisis that has wracked it since the 2008 financial crisis. It shows how the European push for integration was based on illusions and pursued in the face of warnings that the pursuit of unity was based on weak foundations. This updated paperback edition features coverage of the most important events that have occurred since the publication of the original hardcover edition. Business

Coercive Distribution Challenges existing models and introduces an alternative, supply-side, and state-centered theory of coercive distribution. Business

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Accounting Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Accounting First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Develop accounting skills and apply knowledge to relevant business-related contexts with a Student's Book providing in-depth coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Accounting syllabuses (0452/7707). - Trust an experienced author to navigate the syllabuses confidently with clearly-defined learning objectives throughout.- Deepen understanding by reflecting on how accounting shapes the wider business-related world with 'Think about it!' tasks. - Apply, analyse and reflect on knowledge with engaging activities integrating deep learning skills throughout. - Benefit from language support with an accessible text and definitions of technical terms.- Consolidate learning with chapter reviews and examination-style questions. Available in this series:Student Textbook (ISBN 9781510421219)Student and Whiteboard eTextbooks (ISBN 9781510420021 and ISBN 9781510420038)Workbook (ISBN 9781510421226)Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424111) Business

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Business Studies 5th edition Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Business Studies First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Discover business theory beyond the classroom by exploring real-world international businesses through case studies; rely on a tried-and-tested Student's Book to ensure full coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Business Studies syllabuses (0450/0986/7115). - Encourage understanding with engaging case studies and clear and lively text gradually building content knowledge. - Develop application and evaluation skills with hundreds of engaging activities and examination-style questions throughout. - Deepen understanding through systematic syllabus coverage and a spiral structure revisiting material in a structured way. - Navigate the syllabuses confidently with subject outlines clearly defined at the start of each chapter and syllabus-matching section headings.- Check understanding with revision checklists enabling reflection, and suggested further practice. - Reinforce learning with selected answers and additional multiple-choice questions as well as a glossary of key terms online. Available in this series:Student Textbook Fifth edition (ISBN 9781510421233) Student eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420106) Whiteboard eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420113) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421257)Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424128)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421264) Business

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics 2nd edition Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Discover Economics as a real-world subject through case studies from around the world and provide in-depth coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses (0455/2281). - Trust an experienced author team to navigate the syllabuses confidently with clearly-defined learning objectives throughout.- Deepen understanding by applying knowledge to real-life global case studies.- Extend learning beyond the classroom by reflecting on skills learned and applying them to local and global environments. - Check understanding with engaging activities that thoroughly integrate deep learning skills. - Benefit from language support with an accessible text and definitions of technical terms throughout.- Consolidate learning with chapter reviews and examination-style questions, as well as useful links to extra activities and answers to the questions which are available in the Online Teacher's Guide. Available in this series:Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271)Student eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420212)Whiteboard eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420229) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288)Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424135)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) Business

The Neuroscience of Organizational Behavior The Neuroscience of Organizational Behavior establishes the scientific foundations of organizational neuroscience, a nascent discipline that explores the neural correlates of human behavior in organizations. The book draws from several disciplines including the organizational sciences, neuroeconomics, cognitive psychology, social cognitive neuroscience and neuroscience. The topics discussed include the neural foundations of organizational phenomena, such as decision-making, leadership, fairness, trust and cooperation, emotions, ethics and morality, unconscious bias and diversity in the workplace. Business

Research Handbook of Finance and Sustainability The severe consequences of the global financial crisis 2008-2009 and numerous accounting frauds and financial scandals over the last fifteen years have let to calls for more ethical and responsible actions in all economic activities including consumption, investing, governance and regulation. Despite the fact that ethics in business and corporate social responsibility rules have been adopted in various countries, more efforts have to be devoted to motivate and empower more actors to integrate ethical behavior and rules in making business and managerial decisions. The Research Handbook of Finance and Sustainability will provide the readers but particularly investors, managers, and policymakers with comprehensive coverage of the issues at the crossroads of finance, ethics and sustainable development as well as proposed solutions, while focusing on three different levels: corporations, investment funds, and financial markets. Business

Classroom Exercises for Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is a creative act with entrepreneurs creating products, services, jobs, economic stimulation, culture and more. This creatively written book offers a wide array of exercises of varied time requirements for implementation, as well as a complexity of content. In addition to more traditional topics, the book serves to enhance students’ imaginative and creative abilities so they can effectively problem-solve and build their creative entrepreneurial visions. Learning objectives can be directly implemented into syllabi. Business

Teaching the History of Economic Thought Stemming from the idea that economics is a social science that tends to forget its own history, this refreshing book reflects on the role of teaching with historical perspectives. It offers novel ways of integrating the history of economics into the curriculum, both in history of economic thought modules and in other sub-disciplines. Coming from a wide diversity of experiences, the chapters share the idea that studying the history of thought exposes students to pluralism and is therefore an essential pedagogical tool. Business

Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment This book discusses the big ideas behind EIA thinking and practice. It explores key steps in the process and the core principles underlying these with emphasis placed on best practices. Challenges in designing and implementing development proposals from projects through to plans and policies are addressed. Key topics include the EIA and sustainable development, consideration of alternatives, the mitigation hierarchy, significance determination, cumulative impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, managing uncertainty and adaptive management. The book is aimed at EIA practitioners including proponents, consultants and regulators, as well as researchers and students. Business

Essentials of Entrepreneurship Drawing on their own creativity, energy, and personal experience, entrepreneurs identify and seek to fill needs not currently being met by existing products or services. By doing so, they create financial/and or social value. This text examines all phases of the entrepreneurial process: ideas for something new and better than what currently exists, determining whether these ideas suggest viable business opportunities, obtaining needed financial and human resources, securing intellectual property protection, launching the new venture, developing strategies for gaining and maintaining competitive advantage, and building a customer base. In discussing these and other topics, the text draws on research findings that help identify variables that play a role in entrepreneurs’ effective performance of these tasks, and so-ultimately-in their success. Business

Teachers as Designers of Learning Environments Pedagogy is at the heart of teaching and learning. Preparing young people to become lifelong learners with a deep knowledge of subject matter and a broad set of social skills requires a better understanding of how pedagogy influences learning. Focusing on pedagogies shifts the perception of teachers from technicians who strive to attain the education goals set by the curriculum to experts in the art and science of teaching. Seen through this lens, innovation in teaching becomes a problem-solving process rooted in teachers’ professionalism, rather than an add-on applied by only some teachers in some schools. Teachers as Designers of Learning Environments: The Importance of Innovative Pedagogies provides a snapshot of innovative pedagogies used in classrooms around the world. It sets the stage for educators and policy makers to innovate teaching by looking at what is currently taking place in schools as potential seeds for change. At the heart of all of these approaches is a sensitivity to the natural inclinations of learners towards play, creativity, collaboration and inquiry. To illustrate how teachers use these innovative practices, the publication presents examples from 27 national and international networks of schools. It is now generally acknowledged that the quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers. This volume goes a step further to argue that a teacher cannot help students meet new educational challenges by continuing to draw on a limited and perhaps even inherited set of pedagogies. And here lies the genuine importance of innovative pedagogies. Business

The Unglobals There are emerging trends in protectionism, minimalism and even isolationism worldwide. Amid global conflicts and confusion, ‘The Unglobals’ offers personal and organizational strategies on managing globalization your own way. Business

Handbook of Energy Politics Starting with the fundamentals of the global energy industry, Handbook of Energy Politics goes on to cover the evolution of capital and financial markets in the energy industry, the effects of technology, environmental issues and global warming and geopolitics. The book concludes by considering the future, including the lessons learned from history, where we are most likely to be heading and what steps we can take to mitigate potential energy risks. This Handbook will be an invaluable resource for upper level graduates and postgraduate scholars. Business

Handbook of Behavioral Industrial Organization The Handbook of Behavioral Industrial Organization integrates behavioral economics into industrial organization. Chapters cover concepts such as relative thinking, salience, shrouded attributes, cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, confirmation bias, overconfidence, status quo bias, social cooperation and identity. Additional chapters consider industry issues, such as sports and gambling industries, neuroeconomic studies of brands and advertising, and behavioral antitrust law. The Handbook features a wide array of methods (literature surveys, experimental and econometric research, and theoretical modelling), facilitating accessibility to a wide audience. Business

Research Handbook of Diversity and Careers This unique Research Handbook covers a wide range of issues that affect the careers of those in diverse groups: age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and transgender, as well as appearance. International experts from a variety of backgrounds contribute chapters in their given fields, reviewing current thinking, practices, initiatives and developments within the field, as well as presenting a wide-ranging and holistic coverage of the topic. Business

Decision Making and Business Performance This breakthrough study examines how business decisions explain successful and unsuccessful performance. Real world and academic research is evaluated, including interviews and cases studies, to create a model of how decisions and performance are connected for businesses of all sizes. Recommendations are made to optimize decision making and projections about the future of decision making and performance are provided. Business

Accelerators Accelerators are a rapidly growing new form of organization that aim to stimulate entrepreneurship through intensive, limited-period educational programs, including mentoring and networking for the cohort of start-up participants selected for each program, to improve their ability to attract investment at the end of the program. Drawing on novel evidence from across the world, this is the first book to provide rigorous analysis of the nature and effectiveness of accelerators that will be invaluable for researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs. Business

Teaching Benefit-Cost Analysis Teaching Benefit-Cost Analysis provides detail and inspiration that extends and clarifies standard textbooks. Each short, self-contained module includes guidance to additional sources while many also provide class exercises. Classes for advanced undergraduates, practitioners, or Masters students could especially apply these tools of the trade. Business

Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship This book investigates the evolving paradigm of creative industries and creative entrepreneurship, and their related economy over time. It explores different stages of the paradigm diffusion in ‘first generation countries’ such as the US, Canada, Australia and Europe, and ‘second generation countries’ in Asia, South America and North Africa in order to identify new trends and their distinctive aspects. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the book develops a comprehensive overview of the composite phenomenon of the creative economy and its relationship with entrepreneurship. Business

Advanced Introduction to National Innovation Systems Since its emergence in the 1980s the national innovation system (NIS) concept has become widely used by scholars and policymakers alike. In the course of its rapid diffusion it has provoked controversy on fundamental issues. Where did NIS emerge? What is the theoretical core of the concept? Is it actually a scientific concept or simply a buzz-word? How useful is it in terms of low income countries? How does the national innovation system relate to economic, social and environmental sustainable development? Is it meaningful to study national systems in a globalizing economy? What are the legitimate policy implications? This book provides an in depth analysis of all these questions as well as recommending future avenues of research. Business

Frugal Innovation Outlines a new theory of frugal innovation and provides a set of practical tools to support implementation. Business

Hammer and Silicon The untold story, in their own words, of the contributions of Soviet and post-Soviet immigrants to the US innovation economy. Business

Cost-Benefit Analysis A comprehensive and authoritative introduction to cost-benefit analysis that aims to be readable and user-friendly. Business

Russia's Response to Sanctions The first in-depth scholarly analysis of the effects of Western sanctions, and Russia's response on the Russian economy. Business

Human Rights, Democracy, and Legitimacy in a World of Disorder Examines a trio of key concepts that help to stabilize states and the international order: human rights, democracy, and legitimacy. Business

Sustainable Development, International Aviation, and Treaty Implementation International civil aviation is a significant polluter of the atmosphere. In this volume, a group of air law and sustainable development law specialists considers how the international community can respond. Business

Bond Pricing and Yield Curve Modeling Rebonato gives an authoritative, clear, and up-to-date explanation of the cutting-edge innovations in affine modeling for government bonds. Business

The Politics of the Environment Revised to include new discussions on climate justice, green political parties, climate legislation and recent environmental struggles. Business

Essentials of Financial Risk Management Financial risk management is a growing field of specialization in business. With the increased level of regulation and emphasis on financial reporting, the role of the financial risk manager has never been more prominent. This book covers the concepts, tools, and techniques of financial risk management in a comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand manner. Avoiding academic jargon wherever possible, the book has as its objective to be a rigorous, yet practical guide to financial risk management. This book is intended for senior managers, directors, risk managers, students of risk management, and all others who need to be concerned about financial risk management or who are interested in learning more about this growing career path. Business

Essential Principles of Business for CSEC Discover Principles of Business as a real-world subject through thought-provoking case studies and prepare effectively for the CSEC May/June 2019 examinations. -Develop knowledge systematically with each section focusing on a specific aspect of the syllabus, and clear syllabus references throughout.-Revise for the exam with unit summaries, in-chapter challenges, and MCQs. -Increase confidence with exam-type questions at the end of each unit and a full section dedicated to exam preparation and the School Based Assessment.-Ensure all three examined profile dimensions are developed with contextualised structured response questions. Business

Principles of Accounts for the Caribbean Guide students through the new syllabus with a full-colour, revised edition of a well-known and trusted title, and prepare them for post-secondary and professional studies in Accounting. - Ensure students understand a range of theoretical and practical techniques used in accounting. - Enable students to participate more effectively and responsibly in today's business environment and improve management of budgeting, savings and investment. - Navigate the revised syllabus with ease with a book matching the structure and coverage, as well as including a detailed section on the Student Based Assessment with an annotated example to help students when planning their own. - Prepare for examinations with the 'Helpful hints' feature, containing study tips, practice tips and examiner tips; practice questions are also included in the Student eTextbook. - Make topics relatable with case studies included. Business

Multilayer Networks Multilayer networks has become a central topic in Network Science. The book presents a comprehensive account of this emerging field. Multilayer networks are formed by several networks and include social networks, financial markets, multi-modal transportation systems, infrastructures, molecular networks and the brain. Business

Wall Street A timely update of the authoritative, engaging history of Wall Street and its role in the economic history of the United States and the world. Business

Conducting Business Across Borders Most misunderstandings boil down to language—how we use words and how we say them. If this is true within our own language, when we communicate across cultures the problem becomes far more critical. However, because we know we are of different cultures, we tend to blame misunderstandings on differences in culture, ignoring the fact that we may simply have misinterpreted what the other person has said to us, or we may not have been clear in what we said to that person. This book provides suggestions for how to communicate in English with non-native speakers and aims to minimize such misunderstandings. The communication process is analyzed from the non-native perspective and should help readers understand the difficulties and frustrations that non-natives encounter in their communications with native speakers. Business

Cities and Sustainable Technology Transitions This enlightening book elucidates the leadership challenges of various cities in emerging transitions towards higher levels of sustainability. It examines elements of three socio-technical systems, energy, transport and healthcare, while addressing technology invention, commercialization, mass-production and adoption. The book breaks new ground in the analysis of topical issues such as local ‘cradle’ conditions, incentive schemes, niche-development, living labs, impact bonds, grass-roots intermediation and adaptive policy making. It offers a broad coverage of global systems of cities, with a particular focus on Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, China, Korea, Japan, the US and Canada. Business

The Evaluation of Complex Infrastructure Projects Infrastructure projects are notoriously hard to manage so it is important that society learns from the successes and mistakes made over time. However, most evaluation methods run into a conundrum: either they cover a large number of projects but have little to say about their details, or they focus on detailed single-case studies with little in terms of applicability elsewhere. This book presents Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) as an alternative evaluation method that solves the conundrum to enhance learning. Business

Research Handbook on Economic Diplomacy This Handbook positions economic diplomacy as a multidisciplinary field and presents state of the art research relevant to policy makers and academia around the globe focusing on four themes: the role of economic diplomats, the impact and evaluation of economic diplomacy, politics and trade and emerging markets. It offers academic, business and policy perspectives taking stock of knowledge produced with qualitative and quantitative research on Northern America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Business

Handbook of Research on Nonprofit Economics and Management Building on the success of the first edition, this thoroughly revised and expanded edition explores (1) areas of general agreement from previous research; (2) areas of conflicting results and unexplored questions; (3) the relative roles of theory, data availability and empirical analysis in explaining gaps in our knowledge; and (4) what must be done to improve our knowledge and extend the literature. Selected original chapters addressing especially challenging topics include the value of risk management to nonprofit decision-making; nonprofit wages theory and evidence; the valuation of volunteer labor; property tax exemption for nonprofits; when is competition good for the third sector; and product diversification and social enterprise; international perspectives; the application of experimental research and the macroeconomic effects of the nonprofit sector. Business

The Economics of Open Access Addressing the recent debate on how the future of academic publishing might look in a purely digital environment, this book analyzes the experiences of researchers with, as well as attitudes towards, ‘Open Access’ (OA) publishing. Drawing on a unique, in-depth survey with more than 10,000 respondents from 25 countries, Thomas Eger and Marc Scheufen discuss their findings in the light of recent policy attempts which have been trying to foster OA, revealing considerable shortcomings and lack of knowledge on fundamental features of the academic publishing market. Business

Origins of Organizing The origins of organizing are conventionally seen as emerging from the historiographical works of Western social scientists in the early 20th century. Here, the authors address a gap in current literature by exploring previously unrecognized or marginalized global origins in both modern and ancient history. Business

Research Handbook on Employee Pro-Environmental Behaviour This Research Handbook brings together leading academics of employee pro-environmental behaviour to highlight the key features and challenges of this growing field. The international contributors draw on studies from across the methodological spectrum, examine employee behaviour and discuss how pro-environmental behaviour can be fostered and encouraged, inspecting the impact for organisations. Business

A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurship Education This Research Agenda aims to offer a coherent and articulate view on the future of entrepreneurship education from an internationally renowned group of scholars and educators. Business

The Evolution of Korean Industrial and Employment Relations The Evolution of Korean Industrial and Employment Relations explores current employment and workplace relations practice in South Korea, tracing their origins to key historical events and giving cultural, politico-economic and global context to the inevitable cultural adaptation in one of Asia’s ‘miraculous’ democracies. Business

Seven Deadly Sins in Consumption Offering a novel view on morality in consumption, this book creatively examines how the seven deadly sins - pride, greed, lust, gluttony, envy, wrath, and sloth - are embodied in contemporary consumer society. Each of the seven chapters summarizes previous literature of the sins across disciplinary boundaries, and explores how consumption is likely to change in the future. Business

Digital Marketing Technology has forever changed the way that businesses engage with customers, and has changed the role of marketing significantly. Across 27 chapters, this textbook provides a complete introduction to the background of digital marketing, particularly the ways in which customers use digital media, and how technology can be used to fulfil the three key goals of digital marketing:effectively engaging with customers, selling to customers and using the power of networks to make connections with customers. Business

Service Operations Management Service Operations Management, Second Edition provides a global perspective on service operations, with expanded coverage of service operations for not-for-profit agencies, charities, NGOs and utilities, alongside commercial companies. With new, updated case studies and original research embracing big-data analytics and neurolinguistics in building customer service systems, this book will be an invaluable tool for postgraduate and MBA students of service operations and undergraduates specialising in hospitality, tourism and public sector management. Business

Poverty This Very Short Introduction considers who the poor are, where they live, what their lives are like, and what obstacles or barriers they face. Looking at the complex issues that cause the prevalence, depth, and severity of poverty to vary across countries and over time, it considers possible future solutions. Business

The Microstructure of Organizations Research on organization design is central to the field of management, and closely allied to the sub-field of strategic management. This book synthesizes a decade of research by the author into the fundamental issues in organization design, and presents it in the form of a new perspective (known as the micro-structural perspective). Business

The Community of Advantage Normative analysis in economics usually aims at satisfying individuals' preferences, valuing economic freedom and viewing markets favourably. Behavioural research, however, shows that individuals' preferences are often unstable. Robert Sugden proposes a reformulation of normative economics compatible with psychology of choice. Business

EU Customs Law This new edition provides a fully updated treatment of legislation, new treaties and cases in the two courts of the EU especially, but also in Member States, as well as commentary on the Modernized Community Customs Code and Implementing Regulation and increased coverage of the wider role of customs authorities and history of customs unions. Business

Geometric and Topological Inference A rigorous introduction to geometric and topological inference, for anyone interested in a geometric approach to data science. Business

Rethinking Society for the 21st Century Assesses the achievements of world societies, the trends and dangers, and the possible futures in the twenty-first century. Business

Quantum Field Theory for Economics and Finance An introduction to how the mathematical tools from quantum field theory can be applied to economics and finance. Business

Money, Markets, and Monarchies An original and empirically grounded analysis of the Gulf monarchies and their role in shaping the political economy of the Middle East. Business

Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Provides a practical introduction to business design and entrepreneurship in the digital economy for non-business students. Business

EU Treaties and Legislation This concise updated collection of essential EU primary and secondary law effectively guides students to the material they need during exams.= Business

Optimization Methods in Finance Full treatment, from model formulation to computational implementation, of optimization techniques that solve central problems in finance. Business

Internal Corporate Investigations Internal Corporate Investigations, Fourth Edition, provides step-by-step guidance for conducting an internal investigation, which can pose a potential risk for your company and yourself if not done correctly. Business

Contract Law This text serves as an accessible introduction to the law of contract. The headings chosen for examination track the main points in the lifetime of a contract-from its formation, drafting, and onward to its eventual dissolution, whether this occurs due to the terms of the contract, the will of the parties, or because of a breach of the agreed terms. It also provides studies of other notable areas within the subject, such as third-party rights, damages, and equitable remedies. In distinction to other guides to contract law, this text provides a comparative analysis of the area, incorporating sources drawn from both the civil law tradition, characteristic of several nations within Continental Europe, as well as the Anglo-American common law tradition, with cases and legislation drawn from England and the United States of America. It also explores contract law in the unique context of so-called hybrid jurisdictions-those that incorporate elements of both the common law and civilian traditions. As business assumes a global dimension, knowledge of the operation of contract law across various legal traditions and national contexts is increasingly at a premium. This text enables the student to gain a coherent vision of contract law, as well as to speak confidently when discussing the intricacies of the subject. Business

Exam Success in Accounting for Cambridge AS & A Level Matched to the latest Cambridge assessment criteria, this in-depth Exam Success Guide brings clarity and focus to exam preparation, with detailed strategic advice and plenty of practice opportunities. Business

Business for Cambridge International AS & A Level Support exam potential, and lay foundations for students' future careers. Written to match the latest syllabus for first examination in 2016, this resource covers all the key concepts, with targeted exam practice to build confidence. Case studies help students to understand current business practice, preparing them for their future careers. Business

Exam Success in Economics for Cambridge AS & A Level Matched to the latest Cambridge assessment criteria, this in-depth Exam Success Guide brings clarity and focus to exam preparation, with detailed strategic advice and plenty of practice opportunities. Business

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Business Studies Workbook 2nd edition Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Business Studies First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course. - Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Fully explore and analyse international businesses through exercises based on authentic case studies. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Online Teacher's Guide (a subscription to the Teacher Guide is £120 for access until 31 August 2023). Available in this series:Student Textbook Fifth edition (ISBN 9781510421233) Student eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420106) Whiteboard eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420113) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421257)Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424128)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421264) Business

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics Workbook 2nd edition Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course. - Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Consolidate knowledge and skills with exercises based on authentic contexts and problems. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Online Teacher's Guide (a subscription to the Teacher Guide is £120 for access until 31 August 2023). Available in this series:Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271)Student eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420212)Whiteboard eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420229) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288)Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424135)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) Business

Location Analytics for Business It’s estimated that 80 percent of an organization’s data contains location attributes, but many don’t understand how to unlock the potential of this data for their organizations to make better decisions. You have just been handed the keys by finding this book. Readers will unlock these methods by learning about location analytics as well as taking a deep dive into the Planned Grocery® platform created in part by the author. The Planned Grocery® location analytics platform has been mentioned in the Wall Street Journal (twice), Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider. A sampling of clients of Planned Grocery® include: Philips Edison and Company, Just Fresh, Slate Retail REIT, Wegmans, and Whole Foods. The practical information in this book is designed to prepare you to recognize and take advantage of situations where you and your organization can become more successful using location analytics. This will be accomplished by taking you through an explanation of the fundamentals of location analytics, by looking at various case studies, by learning how to identify and analyze spatial data sets, and by learning about the companies that are doing interesting work in this space. Business

Taxation This is the first book to give a collective treatment of philosophical issues relating to tax. Given that the tax system is central to the operation of states and to the ways in which states interact with individual citizens, more interdisciplinary attention to conceptual and normative issues relating to tax is urgently needed. Business

Gender Equality and Tourism With its questions on the extent to which tourism brings women empowerment, this book is an engaging and thought-provoking read. It critiques how the industry has allowed women to renegotiate gender norms and the work still needed to be done, with real life stories from women working in tourism. Business

The Complete Guide to Personal Training A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Aimed at anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. The text will be revised throughout, with a new chapter on fitness testing (around 32pp new content) It will also include new sections on HIIT, CrossFit, adapting exercises for outdoor spaces, as well as updates to the nutrition chapter to reflect current thinking and updates to the Occupational Standards which have changed since the last publication in August 2013. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: The foundations of personal training; Planning and delivering exercise programmes; Training methods and exercise techniques; Nutrition; Health and safety; Setting up, marketing and growing a successful business. Business

High-Dimensional Probability An integrated package of powerful probabilistic tools and key applications in modern mathematical data science. Business

A Short Course in Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus This second edition continues to present all the standard topics in microeconomics, with calculus, concisely, clearly and with a sense of humor. Business

Market in State Uses the framework of 'market in state', to argue that the Chinese economy is state-centered, dominated by political principles over economic principles. Business

The Growth of Shadow Banking A comparative analysis of the growth and regulation of shadow banking activities by large banks in Western Europe and the US. Business

Doing Business in Cameroon A vivid ethnographic study of cattle traders, truckers, public contractors and NGO actors' everyday encounters with state bureaucracies in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon. Business

Exploratory Social Network Analysis with Pajek Presents an analysis and visualization of social networks integrating theory, applications, and professional software for performing network analysis (Pajek). Business

Introduction to Malliavin Calculus A compact introduction to this active and powerful area of research, combining basic theory, core techniques, and recent applications. Business

What Makes Them Great? Could you be the Branson of business, the Clarkson of cars or the Schwarzenegger of bodybuilding? Could you stand out as the great and lasting leader of your industry?In this book, Douglas Kruger takes us on a tour of different worlds and industries, unpacking the answer to a single question: What makes some people leaders in their field? Is it their disproportionate level of knowledge? Their charisma? Their marketing abilities? Is it the way they portray their own identities as ideals to be emulated by tribes of believers, or is it the way they have moved a body of knowledge forward? Most importantly, is it possible for us to emulate their success? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’ In What Makes Them Great?, Kruger’s 50 practical, easy-to-follow suggestions spell out exactly what it would take for you to become so formidable within your own industry that your competitors struggle to keep up. Because, when you are the industry leader, the undisputed expert, the entire dynamic changes: the media and the deals come to you; your level of earning is exponentially higher; you enjoy privileged access and extraordinary leeway; you arrive to find the door already open. Find out what it would take for you to become the Branson of business, the Clarkson of cars, the Oprah of talk-show television, and reap the financial and personal rewards. Find out how you can become the leading name in your industry. Business

Handbook of Finance and Development This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between financial and real sector development. The different chapters, written by leading contributors in the field, survey research on the importance of financial development for economic growth, the causes and consequences of financial fragility, the historic development of financial systems in several major economies and regions of the world, and the regulatory and supervisory underpinnings of financial sector development. Business

Economic Crisis and the Resilience of Regions The economic crisis of 2008-9 heralded the most severe economic downturn in the history of the European Union. Yet not all regions experienced economic decline and rates of recovery have varied greatly. This has raised new questions about what factors influence the economic resilience of regions. This book presents the results of an Applied Research Project conducted within the ESPON 2013 Programme and provides a detailed analysis of what made some European regions more resilient to the crisis than others. Business

International Entrepreneurship Rich in examples from the real world, International Entrepreneurship illustrates how theory and practice go hand in hand. Specially designed for courses and tutors of International Entrepreneurship, this essential text discusses the opportunities and challenges facing internationalising entrepreneurial ventures. With clear and concise explanations of the current literature, the subject is explored from the different perspectives of social, cross-cultural and comparative entrepreneurship, as well as including analysis of the relationship to marketing and finance. Business

Handbook of Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality Management As research in tourism and hospitality reaches maturity, a growing number of methodological approaches are being utilized and, in addition, this knowledge is dispersed across a wide range of journals. Consequently there is a broad and multidisciplinary community of tourism and hospitality researchers whom, at present, need to look widely for support on methods. In this volume, researchers fulfil a pressing need by clearly presenting methodological issues within tourism and hospitality research alongside particular methods and share their experiences of what works, what does not work and where challenges and innovations lie. Business

Teaching Human Resource Management Filled with over 65 valuable case studies, role plays, video-based discussions, simulations, reflective exercises and other experiential activities, Teaching Human Resource Management enables HR professors, practitioners and students at all levels, to engage and enhance knowledge and skills on a wide range of HR concepts. This book breathes life into the teaching of Human Resource Management and readers will be able to better relate theoretical concepts to workplace decisions and dilemmas. Business

Money, Method and Contemporary Post-Keynesian Economics This volume concentrates on contemporary Post-Keynesian contributions in money, method and economic policy. Post-Keynesian economics shares with Keynes the ambition of understanding the economy as a whole and as an integrated part of society. The book begins by analysing money, banks and finance as dynamic phenomena, followed by chapters focusing on methodological themes such as uncertainty, longer-term issues, sustainability and other non-monetary economic activities. Business

The General Theory and Keynes for the 21st Century This book is devoted to the lasting impact of The General Theory (and Keynes’s thought) on macroeconomic theory, methodology and its relevance for understanding the post-crisis challenges of the 21st Century. A number of contributions take their departure from Keynes's presentation during the 1930's of his new macroeconomic understanding and its policy implications. Other chapters take a more pluralistic view of Keynes's ideas and their importance for contemporary debates. Further, it is demonstrated that many textbooks often misrepresent The General Theory and therefore cannot be a reliable guide to 21st Century economic policy. Business

World Statistics on Mining and Utilities 2018 World Statistics on Mining and Utilities 2018 provides a unique biennial overview of the role of mining and utility activities in the world economy. This extensive resource from UNIDO provides detailed time series data on the level, structure and growth of international mining and utility activities by country and sector. Country level data is clearly presented on the number of establishments, employment and output of activities such as coal, iron ore and crude petroleum mining as well as the production and supply of electricity, natural gas and water. Business

Realizing Indonesia's Economic Potential Analytical work on Indonesian macroeconomic and financial issues, with an overarching theme on building institutions and policies for prosperity and inclusive growth. The book begins with a 20-year economic overview by former Finance Minister Chatib Basri, with subsequent chapters covering diverse sectors of the economy as well as Indonesia’s place in the global economy. Business

Innovation What is innovation? How can it be used? Why is failure so common in the process of innovation? This Very Short Introduction looks at what innovation is, what it has done for us, and why it has been so important in the last 150 years. Business

Regulation, Governance and Convergence in the Media Media convergence is often propounded as inevitable and ongoing. Yet much of the governance of the media sector’s key parts has developed along discrete evolutionary paths, mostly incremental in character. This volume breaks new ground through exploring a diverse range of topics at the heart of the media convergence governance debate, such as next generation networks, spectrum, copyright and media subsidies. It shows how reluctance to accommodate non-market based policy solutions creates conflicts and problems resulting in only shallow media convergence thus far. Business

Handbook of Research Methods in Diversity Management, Equality and Inclusion at Work Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) have become features of organizations as a result of both legal and societal advances, as well as neoliberal economic reasoning and considerations. Current research approaches frequently fall short of addressing the challenges faced in EDI research, and this benchmark Handbook brings up to date coverage of research methods in EDI, and advances the development of research in the field. Business

Household Debt and Economic Crises The trajectories of increasing household debt are studied in the contexts of the US and the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Norway. Household Debt and Economic Crises examines remedies to prevent and alleviate the over-indebtedness epidemic, creating a conceptual framework with which to analyse the causes and consequences of debt. Hiilamo argues that social policies are needed to tackle the current borrowing crisis that endangers and prevents the full participation in society of individuals with excessive debts. Business

Handbook of Research on Retailing The advent of e-commerce and the rise of hard discounters have put severe pressure on traditional retail chains. Boundaries are blurring: traditional brick & mortar players are expanding their online operations and/or setting up their own discount banners, while the power houses of online retail are going physical, and hard discounters get caught up in the Wheel of Retailing. Even successful companies cannot sit back and rest, but need to prepare for the next wave of change. In the face of this complexity, it is all the more important to take stock of current knowledge, based on insights and experience from leading scholars in the field. What do we know from extant studies, and what are the ensuing best practices? What evolutions are ahead, and will current recipes still work in the future? This Handbook sheds light on these issues. Business

A Research Agenda for Service Innovation This book aims to take account of the major advances made in ‘Service Innovation Studies’ (SIS) and above all to provide an agenda setting out the research priorities in the field. This agenda is established by considering the issue of innovation in services in relation to a number of major contemporary challenges, including environmental issues, social inclusion, economic development, service ecosystems, smart service systems, religion, ageing, public organizations, gender, and ethical and societal issues. Bringing together internationals experts in the field of SIS, the book illustrates the strength and fertility of this research trajectory. It will be of great interest for both services and innovation scholars in economics, management science and public administration. Business

Knowledge, Policymaking and Learning for European Cities and Regions This book provides theories, experiences, reflections and future directions for social scientists who wish to engage with policy-oriented research in cities and regions. The ‘policy learning’ perspective is comprehensively discussed, focusing on actors promoting ‘policy knowledge’ and interaction among different stakeholders. The book also aims to provide practical insights for policy-makers and practitioners interested in research-based approaches to cities and regions. Business

Sports Economics Uncut "Sport has the power to change the world."Sports Economics Uncut expresses this insight from Nelson Mandela, exploring sports as a fascinating mirror of the world and a powerful agent of change. In it, Brian Goff covers subjects ranging from the ebb and flow of racial discrimination, to inequality, law enforcement, managers and risky decisions, club membership, and politics. Much more than merely a review or synthesis, this book extends existing perspectives and explores provocative questions such as: how systematic is racial bias in pro sports today? Is all racial segregation in sports due to racial bias? How much are college athletes really worth, and is league parity really optimal? Business

All Fall Down All Fall Down traces the ways in which changes in financial structure and regulation eroded monetary control and led to historically high levels of debt relative to GDP in both developed and emerging economies. Rising stocks of debt drove the global financial system into crisis in 2008 when households, businesses, financial institutions and the public sector in some countries strained to generate sufficient income for debt service. The stagnation and fall in asset prices that followed began the process of unwinding that led to a run on the financial sector by the financial sector. Business

The Mother of All Jobs Have you ever looked at the lengthy school holiday dates and silently screamed in desperation? Have you gone part time yet are still doing a full-time workload? Have you ever been too afraid to ask about maternity benefits or flexible working? Do you constantly feel guilty about missing school events and secretly envious of other mums at the school gates who seem to be doing it all better than you? If any (or all) of the above rings true for you, you are NOT alone. While the demands of work are increasing with longer working hours and more pressure to remain 'switched on' to our phones and computers, the needs of our children and the world of school and childcare have stayed the same. Something has got to change before we all reach breaking point. The Mother of All Jobs brings together the wisdom of women who opened up about their experiences into a manifesto to help working parents thrive. Business

Controlling Credit Monnet analyzes monetary and central bank policy during the mid-twentieth century through close examination of the Banque de France. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of the Law of the Sharing Economy This Handbook compiles leading international research on the regulation of the sharing economy from a range of academic disciplines. Business

Stakeholder Theory Discusses the foundation and implementation of stakeholder management as well as the advantages of this approach. Business

State Responsibility for Breaches of Investment Contracts This book critically analyses the origins, the creation, and the evolution of an international law on investment contract protection. Business

Social Norms and the Theory of the Firm Demonstrates the importance of social norms to firms and markets through historical context and theoretical and empirical evidence. Business

The State, Society, and Foreign Capital in India Addresses the socio-political factors such as ideas and interests of political actors, which produce the different levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) in states of India. Business

Leadership Written by an expert team of Australian academics, Leadership gives students the tools they need to navigate their leadership journey. Business

Mexican Multinationals Explains how managers can successfully build multinationals in emerging markets from the analysis of forty-one comparative cases of Mexican multinationals. Business

The Responsive Union Presents a comprehensive account of how EU governments signal responsiveness to the interests of their citizens over European policies. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Group Interaction Analysis A compendium of research methods on behavioral coding of verbal and nonverbal interaction, indispensable for studying interaction and communication. Business

Institutional and Organizational Analysis Why isn't the whole world developed? This toolkit for institutional analysis explains how rules affect the performance of countries, firms, and even families. Business

Industrial Policy and the World Trade Organization Highlights what national governments should know to properly conduct their industrial policies under the multilateral trading system. Business

Statistics Serves as a bridge between elementary and specialized statistics, with exercises that are fully solved and systematically built up. Business

The Origins of Globalization Reveals how global trade shaped early modern economic, social and political development, and inaugurated the first era of globalization. Business

Comparative Company Law Presents in-depth, comparative analyses of German, UK and US company laws illustrated by leading cases, with German cases in English translation. Business

Flip-Flop By tracing the footprint of a unremarkable object across the globe, this book provides new ways of thinking about globalisation. Business

Making Peace with the Earth Demolishes the myths of corporate globalisation and shows its devastating environmental impact. Business

Entertainment Public Relations Every show needs an audience. How do we find them? How do we reach them? How do we motivate them to buy tickets? This informative book provides an essential look at the public relations strategies, tactics, and tools that have put Hollywood entertainment at the center of global popular culture. It uniquely focuses on the public relations cycle in each segment of the entertainment industry. PR cycles connect strategy to benchmarks in product development, production, and distribution, as well as to seasons and industry events. Chapters focus on the basics and challenges of successful public relations for: blockbuster movies; independent films; network, syndicated, and streaming television; personal publicity and celebrity representation; award events; music; video games; sports; and tourism. Also discussed are charity tie-ins, public service campaigns, and corporate public relations, as well as the use of digital and social media for two-way conversations with audiences. Sidebars give examples and instructions for writing effective entertainment media releases, media alerts, press statements, pitches, PSAs, social media postings, and campaign proposals. Other sidebars analyze the ways industry organizations use events such as the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl to build public awareness and place their industries at the center of popular culture. This book is a valuable resource for those who already know the basic strategies, tactics, and tools of PR and for those who want to learn them in the context of the rapidly changing field of entertainment and tourism marketing. Business

Case Studies in Courageous Organizational Communication Alexander Lyon presents 31 case studies in organizational communication that explore issues of courageous communication. Through case studies on many well-known organizations such as Google, the Miami Dolphins, NASA, Comcast, the Boy Scouts of America, Netflix, Taco Bell, Massachusetts General Hospital, Merck Pharmaceuticals, and others, the book articulates a communication-based model of courage around four themes: Courageous communication is collaborative, upward, transparent, and engaging. The book presents both effective and cautionary portraits of organizations as they responded to complex issues. It situates the case studies in existing literature and provides practical guidance for enacting courageous communication in professional settings. Business

Dynamics of International Advertising This is a comprehensive text for upper-division undergraduate or graduate level courses dealing with International Advertising. Business

An Introduction to Visual Communication Technological changes have radically altered the ways in which people use visual images. Since the invention of photography, imagery has increasingly been used for entertainment, journalism, information, medical diagnostics, instruction, branding and communication. Business

Applied Time Series Econometrics This book attempts to demystify time series econometrics so as to equip macroeconomic researchers focusing on Africa with solid but accessible foundation in applied time series techniques that can deal with challenges of developing economic models using African data. Business

Freight Brokerage Business Start a Freight Brokerage Business Today The experts at Entrepreneur provide a two-part guide to success. First, learn how you can start a successful freight brokerage business right from your home. Then, master the fundamentals of business startup including defining your business structure, funding, staffing and more. This kit includes:• Essential industry-specific startup essentials including industry trends, best practices, important resources, possible pitfalls, marketing musts, and more• Entrepreneur Editors’ Start Your Own Business , a guide to starting any business and surviving the first three years• Interviews and advice from successful entrepreneurs in the industry• Worksheets, brainstorming sections, and checklists• Entrepreneur‘s Startup Resource Kit (downloadable) More about Entrepreneur’s Startup Resource KitEvery small business is unique. Therefore, it’s essential to have tools that are customizable depending on your business’s needs. That’s why with Entrepreneur is also offering you access to our Startup Resource Kit. Get instant access to thousands of business letters, sales letters, sample documents and more – all at your fingertips! You’ll find the following: The Small Business Legal Toolkit When your business dreams go from idea to reality, you’re suddenly faced with laws and regulations governing nearly every move you make. Learn how to stay in compliance and protect your business from legal action. In this essential toolkit, you’ll get answers to the “how do I get started?” questions every business owner faces along with a thorough understanding of the legal and tax requirements of your business. Sample Business Letters 1000+ customizable business letters covering each type of written business communication you’re likelyto encounter as you communicate with customers, suppliers, employees, and others. Plus a complete guide to business communication that covers every question you may have about developing your own business communication style. Sample Sales Letters The experts at Entrepreneur have compiled more than 1000 of the most effective sales letters covering introductions, prospecting, setting up appointments, cover letters, proposal letters, the all-important follow-up letter and letters covering all aspects of sales operations to help you make the sale, generate new customers and huge profits. Business

Import/Export Business The experts at Entrepreneur provide a two-part guide to success. First, learn the nuts and bolts of starting an import/export business, including everything from trade laws to choosing a reliable customs broker. Then, master the fundamentals of business startup including defining your business structure, funding, staffing and more.This kit includes:• Essential industry and business-specific startup steps with worksheets, calculators, checklists and more• Entrepreneur Editors’ Start Your Own Business , a guide to starting any business and surviving the first three years• Interviews and advice from successful entrepreneurs in the industry• Worksheets, brainstorming sections, and checklists• Entrepreneur's Startup Resource Kit (downloadable)More about Entrepreneur’s Startup Resource KitEvery small business is unique. Therefore, it’s essential to have tools that are customizable depending on your business’s needs. That’s why with Entrepreneur is also offering you access to our Startup Resource Kit. Get instant access to thousands of business letters, sales letters, sample documents and more – all at your fingertips! You’ll find the following: The Small Business Legal ToolkitWhen your business dreams go from idea to reality, you’re suddenly faced with laws and regulations governing nearly every move you make. Learn how to stay in compliance and protect your business from legal action. In this essential toolkit, you’ll get answers to the “how do I get started?” questions every business owner faces along with a thorough understanding of the legal and tax requirements of your business.Sample Business Letters1000+ customizable business letters covering each type of written business communication you’re likely to encounter as you communicate with customers, suppliers, employees, and others. Plus a complete guide to business communication that covers every question you may have about developing your own business communication style.Sample Sales LettersThe experts at Entrepreneur have compiled more than 1000 of the most effective sales letters covering introductions, prospecting, setting up appointments, cover letters, proposal letters, the all-important follow-up letter and letters covering all aspects of sales operations to help you make the sale, generate new customers and huge profits. Business

Muscular Portfolios Well-connected investing expert offers insider tips for creating strong modern investment portfolios that generate profit and require little time to maintain. Business

Dream Hoarders Dream Hoarders sparked a national conversation on the dangerous separation between the upper middle class and everyone else. Now in paperback and newly updated for the age of Trump, Brookings Institution senior fellow Richard Reeves is continuing to challenge the class system in America. In America, everyone knows that the top 1 percent are the villains. The rest of us, the 99 percent—we are the good guys. Not so, argues Reeves. The real class divide is not between the upper class and the upper middle class: it is between the upper middle class and everyone else. The separation of the upper middle class from everyone else is both economic and social, and the practice of “opportunity hoarding”—gaining exclusive access to scarce resources—is especially prevalent among parents who want to perpetuate privilege to the benefit of their children. While many families believe this is just good parenting, it is actually hurting others by reducing their chances of securing these opportunities. There is a glass floor created for each affluent child helped by his or her wealthy, stable family. That glass floor is a glass ceiling for another child. Throughout Dream Hoarders, Reeves explores the creation and perpetuation of opportunity hoarding, and what should be done to stop it, including controversial solutions such as ending legacy admissions to school. He offers specific steps toward reducing inequality and asks the upper middle class to pay for it. Convinced of their merit, members of the upper middle class believes they are entitled to those tax breaks and hoarded opportunities. After all, they aren’t the 1 percent. The national obsession with the super rich allows the upper middle class to convince themselves that they are just like the rest of America. In Dream Hoarders, Reeves argues that in many ways, they are worse, and that changes in policy and social conscience are the only way to fix the broken system. Business

Good Charts for Persuasive Presentations The right visual revealed at the right time can turn an unremarkable presentation into a resonant, emotional experience. This two-book collection provides you with the tools you need to craft and deliver presentations that will impress your audience, increase your influence in your organization, and advance your career. Good Charts: The HBR Guide to Making Smarter, More Persuasive Data Visualizations shows how a good visualization can communicate the nature and potential impact of information and ideas more powerfully than any other form of communication. For a long time "dataviz" was left to specialists--data scientists and professional designers. No longer. A new generation of tools and massive amounts of available data make it easy for anyone to create visualizations that communicate ideas far more effectively than generic spreadsheet charts ever could. What's more, building good charts is quickly becoming a need-to-have skill for managers. If you're not doing it, other managers are, and they're getting noticed for it and getting credit for contributing to your company's success. In Good Charts, dataviz maven Scott Berinato provides an essential guide to how visualization works and how to use this new language to impress and persuade. Dataviz today is where spreadsheets and word processors were in the early 1980s—on the cusp of changing how we work. Berinato lays out a system for thinking visually and building better charts through a process of talking, sketching, and prototyping. This book is much more than a set of static rules for making visualizations. It taps into both well-established and cutting-edge research in visual perception and neuroscience, as well as the emerging field of visualization science, to explore why good charts (and bad ones) create "feelings behind our eyes." Along the way, Berinato also includes many engaging vignettes of dataviz pros, illustrating the ideas in practice. Good Charts will help you turn plain, uninspiring charts that merely present information into smart, effective visualizations that powerfully convey ideas. HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will teach you to how to take the pain out of presentations. Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results. Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will help you: (1) Win over tough crowds, (2) Organize a coherent narrative, (3) Create powerful messages and visuals, (4) Connect with and engage your audience, (5) Show people why your ideas matter to them, and (6) Strike the right tone, in any situation. Business

EAL Pocketbook Britain today is culturally and linguistically diverse. One in eight pupils in primary schools speaks a language other than English; in secondary schools, one in six. Over 200 languages are spoken in London schools. The EAL Pocketbook is for teachers of pupils learning English as an additional language, whether in rural or urban contexts. It provides tips, tools and techniques to ensure that all pupils can thrive in their learning. Author Alice Washbourne is a consultant EAL advisor. Her inclusive approach is modelled on 'the ladder to success' beginning with the learner's skills and strengths, building on these to make learning cognitively challenging, then providing scaffolding to support their move towards independent learning. Useful guidance for both novice and experienced practitioners. 'A bucket-load of good advice and practical ideas in a pocket-size book. These thoughtful insights translate easily into effective classroom practice' Sally Williams, Head of School, Myatt Garden Primary 'This book is full of crystal clear and practical strategies for teachers to use in class. It's easier to follow than not to… The strategies in this book will support teachers, raising not only EAL but all the students' attainment and achievement levels. Thank you Alice' Tuba Bauhofer, EAL Co-ordinator, Prendergast-Ladywell Fields College Business

Managing Change Pocketbook The Managing Change Pocketbook is for all those people responsible for managing change or wishing to understand an imposed change. Now in its 4th edition this popular title in the Pocketbooks Series explains what change is and why it is necessary, why some change needs proactive management, the effects of change on people, how to gain commitment, how to manage change, the tools available, ways to communicate, and examples of success and failure. Business

Trainer's Pocketbook The Trainer's Pocketbook - the title that launched Management Pocketbooks and with worldwide sales approaching 100,000 copies! - has been fully updated and is now available in its 11th edition. This best-seller takes a succinct, practical approach to all aspects of structuring and delivering a training course or workshop. It covers learning theory, learning environment, techniques for opening and closing the session, the right equipment and how to use it, preparation, delivery and group activities. Author John Townsend writes: "This new edition has been totally revised in light of the advances in training technology, especially in the audio-visual field, but retains all the still-valid classics that have made it a favourite with trainers all over the world for so many years. And in comes lots of fun interactive stuff you can do on the web in front of the class - dreams come true for veteran trainers like me!" "As always, this new edition of the Trainer's Pocketbook is a must-have resource for any traner. The new additions are insightful and complete an already indispensable guide to training practice. I love it!" Fabbio Grassi, Executtive Learning Director, IMI, Ireland Business

Performance Management Pocketbook Performance Management is about getting results, getting the best from people and helping them to achieve their potential. Employee engagement has an important role to play in this, it is about the emotional commitment to the organisation and its goals. In this second edition of the Performance Management Pocketbook, readers will find plenty of tips and techniques to enhance their performance in the following areas: leading others to achieve results; understanding the impact of their own style; engaging and motivating others; creating high performance teams; setting clear objectives; managing performance difficulties and coaching and delegating effectively. The book contains illustrative case studies and each chapter has a helpful review and actions section. The author Pam Jones is a member of the Ashridge Business School open programme management team. Her responsibilities cover a suite of programmes encompassing performance management, influencing and general management skills. "In an ever-demanding and competitive world, OK and average simply aren't enough - performance matters. If you want to get the best out of your people, then this book is packed with advice and ideas on how to do that." Lydia Hatley, Leadership Change Manager, Argos "Very useful - a practical and comprehensive guide for all leaders who truly value their team." Claire Dobbs, Managing Director, Havas Life London. Business

The Magic of Metaphor The Magic of Metaphor presents a collection of stories designed to engage, inspire, and transform the listener and the reader. Some of the stories motivate, some are spiritual, and some provide strategies for excellence. All promote positive feelings, encouraging confi dence, direction, and vision. Business

Resilience Pocketbook Resilience is about an individual’s readiness to meet the world in a resourceful state. It means being equipped to deal calmly and confidently with challenging circumstances while being able to bounce back or recover quickly from setbacks.With improved resilience comes less stress, less stress-related illness and, ultimately, better performance – and that’s good news, not just for the person concerned but for the organisation as a whole.The Resilience Pocketbook is packed with coping strategies, tools and tips to show people how to draw out, strengthen and put into practice their inbuilt resources. It includes a questionnaire to identify strengths and weaknesses, and there is a section on building resilience within teams – invaluable advice for team leaders, HR/OD practitioners and trainers. Business

A Practical Guide to Personal Finance A Practical Guide that will show you how to manage your personal finances. Business

Advanced Coaching Pocketbook Central to the Advanced Coaching Pocketbook is SPACE, a 5-step model enabling coaches to reflect on and assess their own approach to coaching, and deepen their awareness of the coaching process.HR and OD professionals wanting to create a coaching culture will also find the tips and tools beneficial.Each step of the model is described in a separate chapter, and for each step the author recommends appropriate tools designed to put the theory firmly into practice. Exercises and graphic devices help to embed the understanding.SPACE was tested by practitioners across the UK and further afield. How they applied the model in practice was subsequently surveyed and their responses used to inform the model and its description in this pocketbook.“The survey results give real insight into the different aspects of coaching”, an enthusiastic Lynne Walley declares. Business

Teamworking Pocketbook The Teamworking Pocketbook has long been at the heart of the successful Management Pocketbooks Series. Now in its third edition, this popular title looks at the differences between groups and teams and between teambuilding and teamworking, the types of problems preventing teams from being effective, and offers plenty of practical advice for countering such difficulties. Leadership, conflict management and understanding group behaviour are among the many subjects covered in this illustrated 'hands-on' guide.Also available in the series: Teambuilding Activities Pocketbook, Team Coaching Pocketbook Business

Leadership Pocketbook Written for leaders at all levels - strategic, organisational and team level - the Leadership Pocketbook explains how to inspire, influence, deal with change and achieve objectives. Illustrated throughout, the book adopts a practical approach, setting out the principles of leadership, the role of the leader, the skills required for effective leadership and the key challenges facing leaders in today's business environment. This 2nd edition sees the addition of a new section about leaders and social responsibility. "Contemporary business leaders must be aware of the major forces shaping society today and understand how their organisations need to respond and contribute to these challenges", author Fiona Dent writes. She is Director of Faculty Development at Ashridge where she is also Programme Director for the Influencing Strategies and Skills Programme. A focus of the book, described by the author as 'perhaps the most necessary skill for any leader', is self-awareness - to know yourself, to realise what your leadership strengths and weaknesses are and when you must continue to develop. "With admirable clarity, Fiona Dent distils the salient leadership issues and skills. Every potential leader and every leader with potential should find a place for this book in their pocket or bag." Philip Hodgson, Director of Leadership Programmes, Ashridge "A practical, easy to use guide for all levels of leadership. It covers a broad range of topics in sufficient detail to make it usable both for fresh learning and for reference." Richard Nicholson, Management Development Manager, Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd Business

Behaviour Management Pocketbook It's every new teacher's first concern and it's an area about which even the most experienced teachers are never complacent - how to control their classes. This new edition of the Teachers Pocketbooks top-selling title is a practical, authoritative guide to creating calm classes and focused, co-operative students. The book starts from the premise that teachers cannot control the behaviour of children; instead they must seek to influence it. Teachers are most effective in managing behaviour when they focus on antecedents and consequences. This means building relationships and using preventative strategies followed by consistent use of logical consequences. The book covers different styles of behaviour management; getting the basics right; eight core principles and a ten-step discipline plan. A section entitled developing the toolkit offers a broad range of strategies for teachers to use. All are explained in practical, classroom terms with examples of phrases to use for maximum effectiveness. Underpinning the repertoire of techniques is a strong framework: the 4Rs rights, responsibilities, rules and routines. Liberal use of cartoons, diagrams, mnemonics and other visual devices reinforce the message and fast-track understanding. "An invaluable guide for all adults who work with children. This book will change the way you think and act in the classroom and should be compulsory reading." Tim Plumb, Head Teacher, Woolwich Polytechnic School "A fantastic read. Buy copies for your staff this year - they'll become more effective by using the approaches outlined in this book." Sarah Skinner, Head, Claydon High School "Provides realistic and effective strategies to empower all teachers to create and establish a positive learning environment for all. I recommend it." Teresa Copeland, Assistant Principal, Strood Academy Business

Energy & Well-Being Pocketbook The 2nd edition of the Energy & Well-being Pocketbook is packed with practical advice on how to get into shape, how to work more healthily and how to boost your drive and enthusiasm. With a background in the health sector and a Masters degree in exercise and health services, author Gillian Burn begins by demonstrating how to carry out an energy and well-being audit which will help readers establish their personal well-being goals. What we eat and the space in which we work are key to boosting energy levels. The author describes how food can stimulate the brain and relieve stress, and how plants, colour, sound, lighting and other factors can contribute to the creation of an energy-boosting work environment. Nor should physical exercise be ignored. There is advice on poise/posture, breathing, taking energy-boosting breaks and a range of activities that can be carried out, including desk exercises. In conclusion there are sections on work/life balance and on how to create a well-being and energy action plan. Business

Outstanding Lessons Pocketbook In England 'outstanding' is the term Ofsted uses to describe the very best lessons. Teaching outstanding lessons is an aspiration all teachers share, not least because of the buzz they get from knowing that they have made a significant impact on their students. In highly successful lessons students are better motivated, engaged and interested. They make excellent progress and their attainment levels improve. This cartoon-illustrated Pocketbook, written in clear, concise language for maximum impact, is about how to teach 'stunning lessons that will make an impression on your pupils and knock the socks off your observers'. It begins by scotching some of the myths about what inspectors expect to see in a top-notch lesson, focusing instead on the reality. Areas covered encompass: developing good relationships with pupils and seeking student feedback; planning great lessons, including objectives, starters, activities and review; six steps to pupil independence; the use of praise and aspects of AfL to harness 'the X factor'; effective use of resources; expanding your repertoire of teaching techniques; communication skills; how to motivate students; using plenaries, group work, thinking skills and behaviour management techniques. The final chapter includes a helpful self-audit and offers advice on where to seek inspiration and on what reviewers are looking for in lesson observations. Author Caroline Bentley-Davies has been a middle leader in three schools, a Local Authority Education Adviser and an educational consultant in the UK and overseas. She has run demonstration lessons in over 80 schools and conducts training sessions for teachers across a range of subject areas. "A wonderfully refreshing read! Makes delivering outstanding learning for students of all ages accessible and possible for every teacher." Vanessa Lea, Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning), The Elizabeth Woodville School "Caroline presents a wealth of relevant and motivating tips to raise the quality of teaching . This book will be a source of inspiration and reassurance for teachers at any st Business

Literacy Across The Curriculum Pocketbook The latest teaching standards demand that all teachers 'take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher's specialism'. That's no bad thing, but it leaves some of us feeling under-trained and over-exposed. Enter the Literacy Across the Curriculum Pocketbook. The book is based on four principles: literacy is important for all learning; we owe it to our pupils to help them develop their literacy; developing strategies for LAC enhances teaching and learning across the school; teachers do not have to be literacy experts to promote LAC. In a series of punchy chapters, (Speaking for Success, Write Better! Vamp up your Vocabulary, Splendid Spelling, Raring to Read) Caroline Bentley-Davies presents practical ideas and simple strategies for incorporating literacy skills into your own lessons. All this plus some really helpful advice on note-making and a self-audit LAC checklist."Literacy Across the Curriculum Pocketbook is a necessity for all teachers wanting to find manageable, effective and exciting ways of promoting literacy in their lessons. A great resource!" Justin Wakefield, Literacy & Numeracy Co-ordinator, Humberston Academy, Grimsby "Innovating tips, strategies and ideas to revitalise literacy in your lessons instantly. Every page offers simple and realistic approaches to promoting literacy across all subjects. Vamp up your vocab; make tricky spelling stick; weave literacy seamlessly into your lessons. I love it!" Lesley Ann McDermott, History Teacher, St Patrick's Catholic College, Thornaby-on-Tees "Contains everything you should know about Literacy and more. Written in a clear and concise manner, even as an experienced English teacher it still taught me a trick or two!" Sarah Martin, CPD Leader, Academies Enterprise Trust Business

More Magic of Metaphor More Magic of Metaphor explores the notion of leadership in its widest sense. Whether you lead in business, education, coaching, sports, health, parenting, or any other context this book offers insights into the many aspects of this complex, fascinating, and demanding role that we are all, from time to time, called upon to fulfil. Business

Sustainability Pocketbook Managing sustainability is fast becoming critical to business success - to meeting customer and stakeholder expectations. The Sustainability Pocketbook is for managers who want to get involved in this area but are not sure where to start or what they can realistically do. You may not have direct responsibility for environmental issues within your job, but you can make a difference. Starting by defining and demystifying the topic, the Sustainability Pocketbook sets out a model for sustainability within six main areas of activity (environment, workplace, supply chain, marketplace, stakeholders and community). Full of useful frameworks and relevant topical cases from around the world, it encourages you to challenge current thinking and practices in order to create and deliver an action plan. If you want to find practical tips to help you embed sustainability into your everyday work, this is the place to start. Business

Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook "Easy on the eye with humorous illustrations, this little book teaches us about ourselves and the huge role our emotions play. It is a great size for dipping in and out of, hitting the spot on every scenario. The book is broken down into clear sections, firstly identifying EI, then advising how to develop your own EI, complete with informative teachings on how to achieve this. Who would benefit from reading this book? A shorter list would be who wouldn't, as it is for managers, team leaders and team players alike. Many of the scenarios can even be adapted to life outside the work place as it is all about developing your personality. Without giving too much away, this little book teaches you how to turn negatives into positives and how to get the best out of ourselves and others. It can grow self-esteem and confidence in yourself and those around you." "Margaret Chapman has packed a great deal of wisdom into this small package. Unusually, she tells us not only what Emotional Intelligence is but also how it can be practically developed. Read this book, put some of its ideas into practice, and that could change your life." Michael Chaskalson, CEO, Mindfulness Works Ltd. "Insightful - outlines how to develop the skills that will ensure you can influence outcomes and get more of what you want, while bringing others with you." Gladeana McMahon, Chair, Association for Coaching UK. Business

Confidence Pocketbook Some books on the topic of confidence offer a 'quick-fix' approach which could be summarised as 'believe in yourself'. This Pocketbook is different; it suggests that you need to arrive at a position of justified self-belief. In other words get good at something then believe in yourself. It contains tips and techniques to help you grow in confidence, grasp life's challenges and fulfil your ambitions. Confidence matters because a lack of it can stop you going after what you really want in life. The focus of this book is on acquiring real confidence, that is substantial and justifiable. Discover how to take on more challenging tasks through graded exposure, managing your mindset and tapping into your sub-personalities. The author Peter English set up his own training company almost two decades ago and over the years has found that a lack of confidence is an issue for many course participants. The advice and tips in this Pocketbook are based partly on working with those people, hearing their stories and finding ways to help them, as well as on research he has undertaken and his own experience of having once been a shy person. The Confidence Pocketbook sets out a range of confidence-building strategies and then pulls these together into an action plan. There is advise too on how to boost your confidence at short notice when faced with specific challenges (e.g. tackling a difficult conversation or making an important presentation.) Business

Project Management Pocketbook The Project Management Pocketbook is a practical, step-by-step guide to managing a project through to completion. It looks at each key stage and identifies the management techniques that can be applied. From objective-setting through to implementation, the book stresses the importance of good communication, teamworking and influencing skills. All too often, books on this subject cover the process of project management and not the people aspects. This Pocketbook addresses both. "Project management requires a multitude of skills - from vision and planning, to monitoring, communication, leadership and, of course, delivery. This pocketbook pulls together best practice from these diverse areas into one simple, easy-to-read booklet. Refreshingly, it has been written from a general business perspective (rather than I.T.), and is therefore applicable to anyone managing change."Adrian Guttridge, Vice President UK & Ireland, EDS "A lively guide based on real events that any of us may encounter in our everyday life at work or (as I found out after reading this) at home."Johann de Waal, Director, International SOS Insurance Services Ltd Business

Facilitator's Pocketbook The 'facilitraining rainbow' won't lead you to a pot of gold but it will enable you to decide on the most suitable approach for your next facilitation session. This innovative decision-making model is central to The Facilitator's Pocketbook - a comprehensive guide covering all stages of facilitation, from planning through to implementation. Interpersonal skills (including attitudes and values) and session skills (including energising and problem solving) are dealt with at length. This second edition contains significant new material, notably the addition of a detailed case study and examples of six typical facilitation sessions. "John and Paul provide a quick route to a practical understanding of facilitation. This book should be compulsory reading for all managers handling change." Teresa Kilmartin, Executive Manager Training & Development, Irish Life Assurance plc "This book is the perfect illustration of what facilitation is all about - making things easy. Reflecting on the methods, skills and techniques described, it is easy to understand what it takes to become a skilled facilitator. Read it and you will undoubtedly do it better and get better results!" Karin Priarollo, Director, Human Resources, Novartis Consumer Health Business

Assessment & Learning Pocketbook Good assessment focuses mainly on improvement and is used to support progress. It helps learners to know how well they have learned and provides feedback on how they can do better; it encourages learners to support and help each other; it builds self-motivation, self-confidence and self-reliance. Sound familiar? These are the principles of formative assessment. They're at the heart of the national Assessment for Learning initiative and they form the core of the "Assessment & Learning Pocketbook". You know the theory but how do you turn it into practice? That's where Ian Smith comes in. Let Ian explain the difference between formative and summative assessment. Let him walk you through writing and sharing learning intentions and success criteria; promoting high quality interaction in lessons, verbal and written feedback, self- and peer- assessment. You'll find classroom strategies and inspiring ideas galore. "Great book: I am hugely impressed by it. It is very accessible, easily read and full of practical tips and strategies which can be easily implemented. I am sure that teachers will be inspired by it." Linda Kirkwood, Rector, Oban High School Business

Differentiation Pocketbook A glance at the history books or the pages of a Dickens novel reminds us how far education has come since the days when pupils sat silently in rows memorising knowledge imparted by the teacher. Learning was passive, and only gender and social class affected provision. In today's schools learning is at the centre of what we do and differentiation - the process of modifying a lesson or part of a lesson for one or some of the learners - is a fundamental part of teaching. Turning theory into practice and including 20 key types of differentiation, this Pocketbook is about planning and teaching creative, student-focused lessons where every learner is appropriately challenged and where engaged, stimulated and motivated students work in a state of 'flow'. In this kind of environment true differentiation serves not to label but to enable. "Peter Anstee's book is simple but not simplistic. It is not an idiot's guide' but rather it reminds the initiate and the seasoned pedagogue of the fundamental importance of differentiation to effective teaching and learning. Its informed and (mercifully) succinct overview of the theory and manifold practical strategies provide an ideal companion for the busy professional." Pete Fishleigh, Faculty Leader - English, Brentwood County High School "This gem of a book doesn't disguise the challenge differentiation presents, but it is packed full of practical techniques which are easily incorporated into any lesson. It inspires, informs and gives the reader the confidence to improve their practice. A must-have for teaching today." Alice Edge, 2nd in MFL, Responsible for Community Languages - Valentines High School "This Pocketbook provides all the tips necessary to an outstanding teacher since all the key strategies which help students to learn more effectively are included. The theories are easy to understand because they are clearly linked to classroom practice, and experimentation seems possible." Debbie Kirk, English Consultant, School Improvement and Early Years - Essex LA Business

Talent Management Pocketbook How to find, keep and get the best from the people who can make an enterprise thrive is the subject of the Talent Management Pocketbook, now in its 2nd edition. It features checklists and self-assessment tools to gauge current talent management strategy and pinpoint where improvements can be made. Included too are examples of outstanding talent management practices.How do you judge with confidence that someone will succeed in a bigger role? The book describes how the ‘potential profiler’ can help identify potential talent in the key performance areas. It is one of several helpful models described.Blending talent in order to build talented teams is another focus of this illustrated pocketbook. It deals with its subject in clear, concise terms with the emphasis on providing practical solutions. The Talent Management Pocketbook has been written for trainers, HR and recruitment professionals, and for line managers with responsibility for retaining and developing talented team members. Business

Brand the Change In a perfect world, great changemaking ventures would grow purely based on their own merit. In the real world, we have to be creative and strategic about how we brand our initiatives and get the support we need to help them grow into effective, sustainable organisations. This book offers the tools and exercises to build your own brand and offers a rich array of tips from trademarking to digital marketing, and inspires with case studies of successful change making brands. Business

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The Dilemmas of Wonderland Innovations create opportunities and dilemmas. They can be more uncertain and potentially worse than existing options. To use or not to use a new and promising but unfamiliar and uncertain innovation? This book offers a new direction, with practical conceptual tools for understanding and managing dilemmas of innovation. Business

New Thought Super Pack #1 The New Thought Movement paved the way for the modern prosperity movement. It was the New Thought writers who first brought attention to the concept of manifesting wealth, right thinking, and the power of positive thinking. Without their landmark works, many of today’s best selling prosperity books could not have been written. Now together for the first time are ten more of the most important books ever written on the subject of Wealth and Success by the best New Thought writers. We’ve gathered another 1,000+ pages of the best advice and instruction that you’ll ever receive on how to become successful, for one incredibly reasonable price. The writers in this volume are all legendary and for good reason. It’s time to stop hoping for success and do something about getting it. This book will guide you every step of the way.Collected in this omnibus edition are: ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill; ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ by Wallace D. Wattles; ‘The Master Key System’ by Charles F. Haanel; ‘In Tune With The Infinite’ by Ralph Waldo Trine; ‘Creative Mind and Success’ by Ernest Holmes; ‘The Game of Life and How to Play It’ by Florence Scovel Shinn; ‘Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success’ by James Allen; ‘Mind Power: The Secret of Mental Magic’ by William Walker Atkinson; ‘The Power of Awareness’ by Neville Goddard; and ‘The Success System That Never Fails’ by William Clement Stone. Business

What's Your Story? Using stories to ignite performance and be more successful. Business

Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You PJ Caposey identifies eight root causes of "time management difficulties" and provides treatment in the form of advice, support, and coping techniques for all educators. Business

A Manifesto for Social Progress Outlines how to rethink society's economic, political, and social institutions and actions to take to build better societies. Business

The Compass and the Radar Paolo Gallo offers a unique pathway toward identifying the right career, finding the ideal job and developing a moral compass – the solid value system that will then anchor the reader in their professional lives. With a creative and engaging mix of coaching practice, management theories, case studies and personal story-telling, this book helps readers to identify both their own compass – which relates to integrity, passion and internal value systems – and radar – which helps them to understand organizational complexity and 'read' workplace dynamics and situations. The Compass and the Radar is founded on a series of searching questions that will enable anyone to find their compass and radar to achieve personal success: · How can I find out what my real strengths and talents are?· Do I love what I do?· How can I find a job with a company that truly reflects my values?· What is the price I am willing to pay for a meaningful and rewarding career?· How should I define a successful career? Key chapters offer practical tools, as well as insights on the trade-offs and difficult choices that everyone will need to make at some point in their career – all of which will underline the importance of having the most robust moral compass. In the midst of a volatile and uncertain world, one in which technology, AI and digital resources are transforming working environments, The Compass and the Radar allows readers to pause, reflect, and consider who they are, what they stand for, and how to remain free. Business

Introduction to the Theory of Complex Systems Complex systems are everywhere. Ecosystems, financial markets, traffic, the economy, the internet and social media are complex systems. This textbook summarizes our understanding of complex systems and the methodological progress made over the past 20 years in a clear, structured, and comprehensive way. Business

Leading Transformation New Tools to Overcome the Human Barriers to Change Leaders know that their job is to transform their organizations to keep pace with technology and an ever-changing business environment. They also know that they are bound to fail in doing so. But this discouraging prospect is not because they won't be able to solve a technological or strategic problem. Leaders will fail because of intractable human responses associated with change--responses such as fear, ingrained habits, politics, incrementalism, and lack of imagination. These stumbling blocks always arise when we humans are faced with change, but what if we had a way to transcend them? This book reveals a radical new method for doing just that. Written by the executive who designed and implemented it, the neuroscientist who helped make it work, and the academic who explains why it works and how to do it, Leading Transformation introduces an innovative yet proven process for creating breakthrough change. Divided into three steps--envisioning the possible, breaking down resistance, and prototyping the future--this process uses cutting-edge tools such as science fiction, cartoons, rap music, artifact trails, and neuroprototypes to overcome people's inability to imagine or react to what doesn't yet exist, override powerful habits and routines that prevent them from changing, and create compelling narratives about the organization's future and how to get there. Showing how these tools have been used successfully by companies such as Lowe's, Walmart, Pepsi, IKEA, Google, Microsoft, and others, the process revealed in this book gives leaders the means to transcend the human barriers that block change and lead their organizations confidently into the future. Business

Digital Transformation at Scale This book is a guide to building a digital institution. It explains how a growing band of reformers in businesses and governments around the world have helped their organisations pivot to a new way of working, and what lessons others can learn from their experience. Business

Digital Transformation at Scale This book is a guide to building a digital institution. It explains how a growing band of reformers in businesses and governments around the world have helped their organisations pivot to a new way of working, and what lessons others can learn from their experience. Business

Traccion ¿TIENES EL CONTROL DE TU NEGOCIO O TU NEGOCIO TE CONTROLA A TI? La mayoría de emprendedores y líderes de negocios enfrentan frustraciones similares - conflictos entre el personal, problemas con las ganancias, y crecimiento inadecuado. Pareciera que nunca se toman decisiones, o, al tomarse, no se implementan correctamente. Pero hay una solución. No es complicado ni teórico. El Sistema Operativo Empresarial o Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS), es un método práctico para obtener el éxito empresarial que siempre has deseado. Más de 80,000 empresas han descubierto lo que EOS puede hacer. En TRACCIÓN , aprenderás los secretos para fortalecer los seis componentes clave de tu negocio. Descubrirás una forma sencilla pero poderosa para dirigir tu empresa que dará a ti y a tu equipo administrativo mayor enfoque, mayor crecimiento, y mayor disfrute. Empresas exitosas están aplicando TRACCIÓN cada día para dirigir negocios rentables y sin frustraciones- y puedes hacer lo mismo. Business

The Measurement and Macro-Relevance of Corruption Corruption is macro-relevant for many countries, but is often hidden, making measurement of it—and its effects—inherently difficult. Existing indicators suffer from several weaknesses, including a lack of time variation due to the sticky nature of perception-based measures, reliance on a limited pool of experts, and an inability to distinguish between corruption and institutional capacity gaps. This paper attempts to address these limitations by leveraging news media coverage of corruption. We contribute to the literature by constructing the first big data, cross-country news flow indices of corruption (NIC) and anti-corruption (anti-NIC) by running country-specific search algorithms over more than 665 million international news articles. These indices correlate well with existing measures of corruption but offer additional richness in their time-series variation. Drawing on theory from the corporate finance and behavioral economics literature, we also test to what extent news about corruption and anti-corruption efforts affects economic agents’ assessments of corruption and, in turn, economic outcomes. We find that NIC shocks appear to negatively impact both financial (e.g., stock market returns and yield spreads) and real variables (e.g., growth), albeit with some country heterogeneity. On average, NIC shocks lower real per capita GDP growth by 3 percentage points over a two-year period, illustrating persistence in the effect of such shocks. Conversely, there is suggestive evidence that anti-NIC efforts appear to have a sustained positive macro impact only when paired with meaningful institutional strengthening, proxied by capacity development efforts. Business

Entrepreneurial Finance Timely, practical, comprehensive manual for financing entrepreneurial ventures, with a strong European perspective. Business

Ignorance and Uncertainty Proposes novel methods to incorporate ignorance and uncertainty into economic modeling without complex mathematics. Business

Global Securities Litigation and Enforcement Presents a worldwide survey of public and private enforcement of securities law for misrepresentation on financial markets and compensation of investors' losses. Business

The Urban Ocean Describes the physics of the coastal ocean, for advanced students, researchers, urban planners, and environmental engineers. Business

Tariff Negotiations and Renegotiations under the GATT and the WTO Provides the only comprehensive historical account of the process of multilateral tariff negotiations from 1947 to 2017. Business

Institutional Bypasses Analyzes institutional bypasses, a strategy to promote change and implement reforms in developing countries. Business

Games Prominent public intellectuals offer their expertise on the games that shape aspects of all of our lives. Business

Innovation Ecosystems Explains how innovation happens and which factors can help or hinder, by treating innovation as a systemic phenomenon, or ecosystem of players and processes. Business

Experimental Economics Demonstrates how controlled experiments can be a useful tool in providing empirical evidence relevant to economic research. Business

Handbook of the International Political Economy of the Corporation Over the past few decades, corporations have been neglected in studies of international political economy (IPE). Seeking to demystify them, what they are, how they behave and their goals and constraints, this Handbook introduces the corporation as a unit of analysis for students of IPE. Providing critical discussion of their global and domestic power, and highlighting the ways in which corporations interact with each other and with their socio-political environment, this Handbook presents a thorough and up-to-date overview of the main debates around the role of corporations in the global political economy. Business

Regional Infrastructure Systems As the international economy globalises, there is a need for national infrastructure systems to adapt to form a global infrastructure system. This network of networks aids mobility between national systems as a means of supporting their territorial needs and preferences. This reflects a strategic approach to state infrastructuring as nations seek to utilise these physical systems to support and enhance their territoriality. Providing a thorough examination through the lens of economic infrastructure, the book addresses the forces of integration and fragmentation in global networks. Business

Ethical Leadership The world cries out for ethical leaders. We expect the best, but we are often left profoundly disappointed. While leadership programs may feature ethics as part of their training, the approach is often either simplistic or overly esoteric. This book addresses this scarcity of resources for training ethical leaders, providing a primer of several ethical frameworks accompanied by extended examples to help inform decision-making. The text also addresses several leadership models that claim an ethical component. By providing a consistent case analysis based on the Five Components of Leadership Model, readers benefit from a comprehensive approach to understanding ethical leadership. Business

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education explores the need for researching innovation and learning in family firms, micro firms, SMEs and in rural and network contexts. The chapters offer new insights into the antecedents of business performance in SMEs by investigating social capital and marketing capabilities. This book critically discusses innovation and entrepreneurship matters in new and varied contexts in Europe. Business

It's Not About the Money The ancient laws of attraction and a path to prosperity are offered in plain language and applied in an economic framework—a new perspective not found in other popular explications of these principles. Business

Reading People Master hypnotherapist teaches how to detect when someone is lying, whether a person can be trusted, and more. Business

The Richest Man In Babylon with Study Guide One of the bestselling financial books of all time can now be put to work for you, The Richest Man in Babylon, is a classic, insightful, financial, motivational guide that has lead many generations to monetary and personal success. Business

The Money Tree Gunderson uncovers the truth about retirement planning, outlines the philosophies and principles that true wealth is based upon, and will help you to practically apply those fundamentals utilizing appropriate products and strategies. Business

The Science of Influence Learn the skills of influence to produce incredible results—happier personal relationships, more sales, more profitable partnerships, and an increased ability to hold yourself to commitments that are important to you. Business

Supercharged Goal Setting Warren Greshes helps you develo the kind of commitment needed to achieve your goals and realize your dreams. Business

Stiff Them! Before you make another minimum payment or communicate with any debt collectors read this practical guide to learn how to pay ZERO dollars on your student loans, credit cards, medical debts and other financial obligations. Business

Listen! Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with business colleagues, family members, or friends? Wouldn't you like to make yourself heard and understood in all of your relationships? Using vivid examples, easy-to-learn techniques, and practical exercises for becoming a better listener-and making yourself heard and understood, Dale Carnegie will show you how it's done, even in difficult situations. Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has evolved from one man's belief in the power of self-improvement to a performance-based training company with offices worldwide. Dale Carnegie's original body of knowledge has been constantly updated, expanded and refined through nearly a century's worth of real-life business experiences. He is recognized internationally as the leader in bringing out the best in people and over 8 million people have completed a Dale Carnegie course. Business

Humanomics Articulates Adam Smith's model of human sociality, illustrated in experimental economic games that relate easily to business and everyday life. Business

Guide to Publishing in Psychology Journals This book is an indispensable guide to how to write articles, choose journals, and deal with revisions or rejection. Business

Organization and Decision Luhmann's classic text on how organizations work; how they should be designed, steered, and controlled; and how they structure society. Business

Public Finance and Public Policy Using a political-economy perspective this book is an introduction to the responsibilities and limitations of government in a market economy. Business

Blockchain Regulation and Governance in Europe Finck examines the emergence of blockchains (and other forms of distributed ledger technologies) and the implications for regulation and governance. Business

Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates An illustrated guide to aid identification, provide protection measures and guidance on treatment. Business

Aiming for an A in A-level Business Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas Level: A-level Subject: Business First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Master the skills you need to set yourself apart and hit the highest grades; this year-round course companion develops the higher-order thinking skills that top-achieving students possess, providing step-by-step guidance, examples and tips for getting an A grade. Written by experienced author and teacher Phil Waterhouse, Aiming for an A in A-level Business: Helps you develop the 'A grade skills' of analysis, evaluation, creation and application Takes you step by step through specific skills you need to master in A-level Business, so you can apply these skills and approach each exam question as an A/A* candidate Clearly shows how to move up the grades with sample responses annotated to highlight the key features of A/A* answers Helps you practise to achieve the levels expected of top-performing students, using in-class or homework activities and further reading tasks that stretch towards university-level study Perfects exam technique through practical tips and examples of common pitfalls to avoid Cultivates effective revision habits for success, with tips and strategies for producing and using revision resources Supports all exam boards, outlining the Assessment Objectives for reaching the higher levels under the AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas specifications. Business

My Revision Notes Target success in Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Business with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes every student can: - Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate their knowledge by working through clear and focused coverage of the Edexcel GCSE Business specification - Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now test yourself' activities and answers - Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - Revise, remember and accurately use key business terms with definitions alongside the text for quick and easy reference Business

Handbook of Geotourism Ross Dowling and David Newsome present an original, substantial and much-needed contribution to the field which will further our understanding of geotourism in theory and practice. This Handbook defines, characterises and explores the subject through a range of international perspectives and case studies, identifying geotourism as a rapidly emerging form of urban and regional sustainable development. Business

Personnel Economics in Sports Sport is an effective industry in which to empirically test theories of personnel economics, primarily because the employer-employee relationship in sport is much more visible and transparent than in almost any other industry. This book examines personnel economics within the context of the professional sport industry. The chapters are organized around the core functional areas of personnel economics and cover all aspects of the employment relationship in sport – from recruiting and selection, to pay and performance, to work team design. Business

Social Functions of Emotion and Talking About Emotion at Work What novel theoretical insights can be gleaned by comparing our theoretical understanding of emotion in relation to how we 'talk about’ emotion at work? Drawing from psychological and sociological thinking, leading emotion researchers respond to this question for ten common and powerful emotions at work. The chapters detail various conditions under which our study of emotions and our talk about them can be at odds or reinforce each other in organizations, and how these differences impact subsequent consequences for organizations and their members. Business

Entrepreneurial Marketing One key for success for the entrepreneur is to obtain sales (revenue) and profits as quickly as possible upon launching the venture. Entrepreneurial Marketing, focuses on all the essential elements to successfully achieve these needed sales and revenues: identifying and selecting the market, determining the consumer needs cost effectively, executing the basic elements of the marketing mix (product, price, distribution, and promotion) and competing successfully in the domestic and global markets by implementing a sound marketing plan. The content is enhanced by numerous examples throughout. Business

Business Creation Business creation, or entrepreneurship, is a major source of national economic growth and adaptation as well as an important career choice for millions. In this insightful book, Paul D. Reynolds presents an overview of the major factors associated with contemporary business creation, reflecting representative samples of US early stage nascent ventures, and emphasizing the unique features of the two-fifths that achieve profitability. Business

The State, Business and Education The State, Business and Education contributes to the ongoing debates surrounding the effects of public funding of private entities by examining the ways in which they affect the quality and equity of those services, and the realization of human rights. Using case studies from both the developing and developed world this book illustrates the variety of ways in which private actors have expanded their involvement in education as a business. Business

Structural Reforms for Growth and Cohesion Effective and well-designed structural reforms are key to shaping Europe’s future in the context of the formidable challenges facing the continent today. This book examines the achievements and failures of past structural policies so that future ones can be adapted to address remaining and newly emerging challenges with greater success. Highlighting the social aspects and distributional effects of reforms that go beyond liberalization and deregulation, the book covers key issues facing future Europe, particularly those arising from technological innovation. Business

Prosperity Does business just exist to maximise shareholder profit? The belief it does has had disastrous consequences for our economies, environment, politics, and societies, argues Colin Mayer. In an urgent call for reform, he sets out an agenda to remake the corporation into a powerful force for promoting economic and social wellbeing in its fullest sense. Business

Economic Policy Economic Policy: Theory and Practice, Second Edition provides a unique combination of facts-based analysis, state-of-the art economic theory and insights from first-hand policy experience at the national and international levels to shed light on current domestic and international policy challenges and discuss policy responses. Business

The Debt System This compelling, provocative, and accessible volume offers a rejoinder to the prevailing wisdom that views debt as holy writ. Business

The Lies We Were Told 0 Business

Roxy's Little Black Book of Tips and Tricks The no-bullsh*t guide to all things PR, social media, business and building your brand. Business

Sovereign Debt and Human Rights Sovereign debt is necessary for states to function, yet its impact on human rights is underexplored. Bantekas and Lumina gather experts to conclude that imposing structural adjustment programmes exacerbates debt, injures the entrenched rights of peoples and their state's economic sovereignty, and worsens the borrower's economic situation. Business

The Oxford Handbook of IPOs This book provides a comprehensive analysis of IPOs. The chapters cover the latest information on a range of fundamental questions, including: How are IPOs regulated? How are IPOs valued? How well does an IPO perform in the short and long run, and what are the drivers of performance? Business

Reframing Corporate Governance This stimulating book offers an astute analysis of corporate governance from both a historical and a philosophical point of view. Exploring how the modern corporation developed, from Ancient Rome and the Middle Ages up to the present day, Javier Reyes identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the mainstream theory of the firm as put forward by the law and economics school of thought. Business

Business, Civil Society and the ‘New’ Politics of Corporate Tax Justice Since the financial crisis the extent of corporate tax avoidance has attracted media headlines and the attention of political leaders the world over. This study examines the ‘new’ politics of corporate taxation and the role of civil society organisations in shaping the international tax agenda and influencing the tax practices of the world’s largest and most powerful corporations. It highlights the complex and multi-dimensional strategies used by activists to influence public opinion, formal regulation and corporate behaviour in relation to international taxation. Business

The Revolution in Energy Technology The solar photovoltaic sector is moving forward very fast, both in terms of its own technological advancement and its standing among global renewable energy technologies. Rapid increases in solar cell efficiencies, fast technical change in solar batteries and solar glass, and economies of scale in production fuel its rapid adoption, and it is becoming clear that existing forecasts about its adoption need to be updated extensively. This timely and distinctive examination of the economic side of the field takes into account solar PV’s recent and growing lead among renewable energies competing to replace fossil fuels. Business

A History of the Global Economy Providing an exceptional overview and analysis of the global economy, from the origins of Homo sapiens to the present day, Colin White explores our past to help understand our economic future. He veers away from traditional Eurocentric approaches, providing a truly global scope for readers. The main themes include the creative innovativeness of humans and how this generates economic progression, the common economic pathway trodden by all societies, and the complementary relationship between government and the market. Business

The Political Economy of International Finance in an Age of Inequality The essays in this book describe and analyze the current contours of the international financial system, covering both developed and developing countries, and focusing on the ways in which the current international financial system structures, and is affected by, profound inequalities in the international system. This keen analysis of key topics in international finance takes a heterodox perspective, with focus on the role of inequalities in power in shaping the structure and outcomes in the international sphere. Business

The Ethical Leader Ethical behaviour by businesses, or their staff, is often seen as the corporate and social responsibility icing on an organizational cake – something that is nice to do but never really essential. But by turning this view around – and making ethical behaviour a primary focus – Witzel shows how businesses can create and maintain long-term competitive advantage. Trust and respect among key stakeholder groups, particularly employees and customers, cannot be overstated in their importance to an organization's success: trust engenders loyalty and good reputation, which in turn builds brand value. However, while ethical behaviour is key to trust-building, in order for an organization to see lasting, positive outcomes it needs to go deeper than something managers do out of a sense of moral duty. The Ethical Leader shows why ethical practice has to be the platform on which a strong and enduring business can be built, and leaders and managers need to provide the necessary tools and insights to enable this to happen. Witzel offers a practical introduction to some of the key concepts in ethics, including how to deal with ethical paradoxes and making ethical decisions. The book explores the specifics of what makes an ethical leader, and how leaders can communicate values and standards across an organization in order to engage the trust of employees, consumers, shareholders and the wider community. Business

Employment and Development This book brings together the contributions of 2014 IZA Prize in Labor Economics award winner Gary Fields to address global employment and poverty problems. The central questions in his work are how economic growth affects standards of living, how labor markets work in developing countries, and how different labor market policies affect well-being. Business

The Surprising Science of Meetings No organization made up of human beings is immune from the all-too-common meeting gripes: those that fail to engage, those that inadvertently encourage participants to tune out, and those that blatantly disregard participants' time. In The Surprising Science of Meetings, Steven G. Rogelberg draws from extensive research, analytics and data mining, and survey interviews to share the proven techniques that help managers and employees change the way they run meetings and upgrade the quality of their working hours. Business

The Politics of the Anthropocene This is a book about how politics, government - and much else - needs to change in response to the transition from the Holocene to the Anthropocene, the emerging epoch of human-induced instability in the Earth system and its life-support capacities. Business

Governing for Health Some aspects of public health vary by locality or jurisdiction. Political challenges are not one of them.As governments on every scale become motivated by short-term economic gains, the essential causes of public health and equity are regularly subject to political questioning and financial shortcutting. Governing for Health is a counterpoint to this myopic approach -- a passionate, rigorous case for why the health of a society is both its greatest measure and its most untapped source of prosperity. Business

Ritual and Region Argues that ASEAN endures as it serves state interest through the creation of a shared ritual and symbolic framework. Business

Welfare States Outlines the demographic and political threats to the welfare state. These are the rise of anti-immigrant backlash and population aging. Business

Fox Populism Shows how Fox News' appeal is based on its populist presentational style, not its conservative ideological bias. Business

Trade and American Leadership The global trading system lies at the intersection of US power and wealth, but is today in grave danger of collapse. Business

Napoleon Hill's Golden Classic (Condensed Classics) Live the Life You've Always Wanted Business

World Heritage Sites Heritage is a growing area of both tourism and study, and this book reviews the important interrelations between the tourism industry, local communities and conservation work. It is the only authored work providing a consistent treatment of the subject, and includes case studies from around the world. Business

Coulson on Construction Adjudication (book and digital pack) The fourth edition of Coulson on Construction Adjudication continues to provide the most authoritative and in-depth analysis of the law and practice of adjudication in construction and engineering disputes available. Business

Paying for Pollution Paying for Pollution incisively examines the very real costs-economic and social-of climate change and the challenges of concerted action to reduce future losses due to damages of higher temperatures and more extreme weather. Gilbert E. Metcalf argues that there is a convergence of social, economic, environmental, and political forces that provides an opening for a new approach to climate policy, one based on market principles that can appeal to politicians across the political spectrum. After all, markets work best when the price of a good reflects all its costs. Business

Happy Go Money The Social’s finance expert connects money and happiness in this fresh, feel-good guide to financial well-being. Everything tells us that what will make us happy can be bought, whether it’s the latest gadgets, renovated kitchens, or luxury goods. But research has shown that having more money in the bank and more stuff around the house doesn’t necessarily correlate with being a happier person. With Happy Go Money, financial expert Melissa Leong cuts through the noise to show you how to get the most delight for your dollar. Happy Go Money combines happiness psychology and personal finance and distills itinto an indispensable starter guide. Each snappy chapter provides practical,easy-to-understand advice on topics such as spending, budgeting, investing, and mindfulness,while weaving in research, interactive exercises, and relatable anecdotes. Frank, funny, andempowering, this primer challenges everyone to revamp their relationship with their money so they can dial down their worries and supersize their joy. Business

Minority Shareholders This new edition of the leading and most detailed work on the law of minority shareholders. The sixth edition includes a new chapter on share purchase orders and valuation and contains expanded analysis of non-UK cases. Business

Principles of Sustainable Finance Combining theory, empirical data, and policy this book provides a fresh analysis of sustainable finance. It explains the sustainability challenges for corporate investment and shows how finance can steer funding to certain companies and projects without sacrificing return, speeding up the transistion to a sustainable economy. Business

A Research Agenda for Regeneration Economies This Research Agenda provides both a state-of-the-art review of existing research on city-regions, and expands on new research approaches. Expert contributors from across the globe explore key areas for reading city-regions, including: trade, services and people, regional differentiation, big data, global production networks, governance and policy, and regional development. The book focuses on developing a more integrated and systematic approach to reading city-regions as part of regeneration economics, identifying conceptual and methodological developments in this field of study. Business

Research Handbook on Not-For-Profit Law This Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of scholarship on not-for-profit law. The chapters, written by world leading experts, explore key ideas and debates in relation to: theories of the not-for-profit sector, the composition and scope of that sector, not-for-profit organisations and the constitution, the legal conception of charity, the tax treatment of not-for-profit organisations and the regulation of not-for-profits. The book serves to represent not-for-profit law as a field of academic inquiry, and to point the way to future research in that field. Business

The International Law of Biotechnology Biotechnology is a field that inspires complex legal and ethical debates on an international scale. Taking a fresh approach to the subject, Matthias Herdegen provides a comprehensive assessment of the regulation of biotechnology processes and products from an international and comparative perspective. Business

Elgar Introduction to Theories of Organizational Resilience With organizational environments becoming more unstable, uncertain and equivocal, the concept of resilience has become increasingly significant for management studies. Resilience connotes organizational, team and individual capacities to absorb external shocks and to learn from them, while simultaneously preparing for and responding to external jolts. This book pinpoints the essential aspects of managerial and organizational resilience and offers insights that stimulate critical thinking. As the concept of resilience is essentially made up of contrasting forces, the volume presents some innovative synthetic interpretation that allows a deeper comprehension of the phenomenon and provides managers and policy-makers with a solid basis for taking their decisions.  Business

A Research Agenda for New Institutional Economics Consisting of 30 concise chapters written by top scholars, this Research Agenda probes the knowledge frontiers of issues long at the forefront of New Institutional Economics (NIE), including government, contracts and property rights. It examines pressing research questions surrounding norms, culture, and beliefs. It is designed to inform and inspire students and those starting their careers in economics, law and political science. Well-established scholars will also find the book invaluable in updating their understanding of crucial research questions and seeking new areas to explore. Business

Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy – 2018 The third volume of the Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy critically examines past practices, current thinking, and future insights into the ever-expanding world of Entrepreneurship education. Prepared under the auspices of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), this compendium covers a broad range of scholarly, practical, and thoughtful perspectives on a compelling range of entrepreneurship education issues. Business

The Behavioural Finance Revolution Financial markets are complex. Regulators strive to predict ways in which they can malfunction and create rules to prevent this from happening, yet behavioural impacts are often overlooked. This book explores how behavioural finance can go hand-in-hand with traditional methods to help banks and regulators create better policies. It also demonstrates how the behavioural finance revolution has opened the way to a more integrated approach to the analysis of economic phenomena. Business

Globalization Globalization evokes mixed responses. It is praised for facilitating business, greater trade between nations and reducing poverty, and is also accused of causing job losses and homogenizing culture. While some nations cheer its benefits, others think of barriers to protect themselves. Yet, everyone agrees that it is a multidimensional and complex process that continuously reshapes our environment. Rather than wonder whether globalization is good or bad, it is important to understand how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals and be prepared to operate in that context. Business

Silva Ultramind Systems ESP for Business Success Silva Ultramind Systems ESP for Business Success gives you the winning mindset you need to succeed. Business

Reproducible Econometrics Using R This book is designed to facilitate reproducibility in Econometrics. It does so by using open source software (R) and recently developed tools (R Markdown and bookdown) that allow the reader to engage in reproducible research. Illustrative examples are provided throughout, and a range of topics are covered. Assignments, exams, slides, and a solution manual are available for instructors. Business

Designing Sound Fiscal Relations Across Government Levels in Decentralized Countries This paper discusses how decentralized countries can achieve sound fiscal relations between the central government and lower government levels. The concepts of “vertical gap” and “vertical balance” provide an analytical framework for identifying and addressing key challenges. These concepts can help policymakers ensure that the financing of subnational governments (composed of transfers received from the center, own revenues, and borrowing) is both efficient and adequate given the allocation of spending responsibilities. More generally, the paper offers some perspectives about the optimal design of decentralization systems by examining the sequencing and economic principles underlying revenue and expenditure assignments, the use of transfers, and borrowing. Business

The Globotics Upheaval In The Globotics Upheaval, Richard Baldwin explains how digital technology will bring globalization and robotics, or "globotics," to previously unaffected professional and service sectors. Jobs will be displaced at the eruptive pace of digital technology, leading to discontent among the professional, white-collar, and service workers whose jobs are threatened. Baldwin analyzes how these rapid changes are likely to affect government policies and envisions the future of employment, predicting an increase in face-to-face interaction that will strengthen bonds in local communities. Business

Computational Bayesian Statistics This integrated introduction to fundamentals, computation, and software is your key to understanding and using advanced Bayesian methods. Business

Macroeconomics for Professionals Offers a guide to the concepts essential for understanding macroeconomic analysis and policies at a practical level. Business

Econometric Analysis of Stochastic Dominance Provides a comprehensive analysis of stochastic dominance through coverage of concepts, methods of estimation, inferential tools, and applications. Business

Numerical Methods of Exploration Seismology Technical guide to the theory and practice of seismic data processing with MATLAB algorithms for advanced students, researchers and professionals. Business

Australian Forest Woods A comprehensive guide to 130 of the most significant Australian forest trees and their wood. Business

The Oxford Handbook of the Ethiopian Economy From a war-torn and famine-plagued country at the beginning of the 1990s, Ethiopia is today emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa. This Oxford Handbook focuses on structural transformation to understand Ethiopia's unique model of development. Business

Retail Therapy Almost weekly, the news is full of stories about disappearing retail chains. From House of Fraser and BHS to Toys'R'Us and Sears, recognised names are vanishing overnight – as such large organizations disappear, so the malls, shopping centres, high streets and main streets become emptier and less appealing to visit. The retail sector is hugely important in terms of job numbers: in the US, it employs around 30 million people (directly and indirectly); in the UK, around 10 million. As such, anything that jeopardises the retail sector will have a deep and lasting impact on millions of lives, as well as on public policy. While many blame the 'Amazon effect', this is an oversimplification. Deeper forces are at work that are changing people's relationships with brands, the balance of power between producers and consumers, and the whole nature of the supply chain that has existed since the industrial revolution. Retail Therapy offers a comprehensive analysis of these forces and their impact on the world of retailing. More importantly, it presents a cogent analysis of the longer term trends that are shaping retailing, and outlines a clear road map for sustainable success in the future. Business

Mathematical Finance Now a vital part of modern economies, the rapid growth of the finance industry in recent decades is largely due to the development of mathematical methods such as the theory of arbitrage. Asset valuation, credit trading, and fund management, now depend on these mathematical tools. Mark Davis explains the theories and their applications. Business

Work Smarter Most people have never been taught how to work. We are committed to our job and want to be good at what we do. We are neither lazy nor unwilling. But we do not always work effectively - we work hard but not always smart. To increase performance many people believe they need to do more. We spend less time with our loved ones, neglect our health and put our passions and hobbies on the back burner. And we end up frustrated, out of control and stressed. Work Smarter: Live Better will transform your life - learn simple and practical tools to be in control at work, learn how to gain an extra two hours per day, and learn how to make room for what is important to you! This journey will challenge your way of thinking about work. You will learn how to work smarter and more importantly, live better. Business

How to Achieve Wealth for Life Whether you want to retire early or you're just trying to accumulate as much wealth as possible before retirement, How to Achieve Wealth for Life is the book which will show you how to do it - using little or none of your own money. In this book, money expert Ed Chan shows you how to invest in property, and how to create a lifelong self-sustaining wealth creation strategy which will change the way you look at property and finance forever. To illustrate his simple techniques for achieving sustainable wealth, he provides real stories which will inspire you into action. Here's a taste of what's inside:- Common myths about investing- Why you should never pay off a home loan- Why the size of your assets matters- Why rental returns are not important- How to survive rising interest rates- A real answer to the nonsense argument of property verses shares- How to use equity to fund your lifestyle- Why it's never too late to start Business

Advanced Introduction to Regional Innovation Systems Over the past 25 years, the regional innovation system (RIS) approach has become a powerful framework for explaining the uneven geographical distribution of innovation in space as well as for developing policies geared towards boosting the innovation capability of regional economies. This Advanced Introduction provides a critical review and discussion of research on RIS to answer a set of core questions covering the origins of the concept and its theoretical underpinnings to the challenges for future scholarly work on RIS. Business

Managing without Growth Ten years after the publication of the first edition of this influential book, the evidence is even stronger that human economies are overwhelming the regenerative capacity of the planet. This book explains why long-term economic growth is infeasible, and why, especially in advanced economies, it is also undesirable. Simulations based on real data show that managing without growth is a better alternative Business

Handbook on Urban Development in China The trajectory and logic of urban development in post-Mao China have been shaped and defined by the contention between domestic and global capital, central and local state and social actors of different class status and endowment. This urban transformation process of historic proportion entails new rules for distribution and negotiation, novel perceptions of citizenship, as well as room for unprecedented spontaneity and creativity. Based on original research by leading experts, this book offers an updated and nuanced analysis of the new logic of urban governance and its implications. Business

Climate Economics This unique and erudite second edition can be used at three different levels – advanced undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral. It comprehensively covers the critical issues on the economics of climate change and climate policy features and clearly identifies the specific sections each level of reader should explore. Topics include the costs and benefits of adaptation and mitigation, discounting, uncertainty, policy instruments, and international agreements. Lectures can be combined with exercises, guided reading, or the building and application of an integrated assessment model. The book is accompanied by a website with background material, data, opinion pieces and videos. Although primarily intended for use in the classroom, anyone with an interest in climate policy can use this text as a reference. Business

Handbook on Resilience of Socio-Technical Systems The goal to improve the resilience of social systems – communities and their economies – is increasingly adopted by decision makers. This unique and comprehensive Handbook focuses on the interdependencies of these social systems and the technologies that support them. Special attention is given to the ways in which resilience is conceptualized by different disciplines, how resilience may be assessed, and how resilience strategies are implemented. Case illustrations are presented throughout to aid understanding. Business

A Research Agenda for Cultural Economics A Research Agenda for Cultural Economics explores the degree of progress and future directions for the field. An international range of contributors examine thoroughly matters of data quality, statistical methodology and the challenge of new developments in technology. This book is ideal for both emerging researchers in cultural economics and experienced practitioners. It is also relevant to workers in other fields such as cultural policy, public policy, media studies and digital economics. Business

Creating Psychologically Healthy Workplaces Workplaces can often be sources of stress, interfering with both job satisfaction and performance. This book explores ways to combat the factors contributing to an unhealthy workplace by building on the advances in positive psychology and organizational scholarship over the last 15 years. Business

Advanced Introduction to International Political Economy This book, now in its second edition, provides a comprehensive and up to date survey of the field of International Political Economy. Although the subject’s roots go far back, the modern field has developed along sharply divergent paths followed by different clusters of scholars. Today there are multiple versions of IPE, each with its own distinct personality. This book illuminates the full array of analytical styles and traditions to be found across the globe in this rich field of study. Business

Honorable Business Infamous cases like Enron and Bernie Madoff question whether business is an inherently dubious activity. Honorable Business argues that there is, in fact, such a thing as honorable business, which seeks to generate value not only for itself but for all parties to its transactions-and to society generally. Business

No More Starving Artists Your art is great: it's your business skills that suck! Being an artist in business doesn't have to be so hard. No More Starving Artists is written by an artist for artists in language that de-mystifies business and marketing for all artists in any field. International author, producer, director, designer, educator and arts business consultant John Paul Fischback shares his years of wisdom and practical advice in this book. Learn the secrets of business that artists were never taught so that you can build a sustainable life being the awesome artist you are. You'll learn:- How to crush the old saying "you can't make a living doing this"- The proven way to market yourself and your art- The secret to managing your time, your focus and energy- How to smash through your limiting beliefs to restore confidence in yourself and your art- How to deal with all the business shit and still make art- The secret marketing language that will get you more fans, followers and money- The 5 fundamentals of a successful business that artists were never told about...and so much more. This book is jammed with information that will change everything. Business

Australian Property Finance Made Simple An essential tool for any serious property investor who is wanting to stake their claim in the 5.4 trillion dollar residential property market. Finally, an ex-banker, mortgage broker and property millionaire's 'tell-all' step-by-step blueprint, explaining how to build, structure and automate a multi-million dollar residential investment property portfolio correctly, that has the potential to replace your income for life! International author, speaker, entrepreneur and property expert Konrad Bobilak reveals all in this insightful and valuable book. You'll learn:- How to potentially save thousands of dollars in interest payments, and pay off your current 30-year principle and interest mortgage in 15 years or less without making any additional payments.- How to correctly structure your first and subsequent investment property acquisitions, and why you should never cross-collateralise your properties.- The function and importance of LVR (loan to value ratio), LOC (line of credit facilities), LMI (lenders mortgage insurance), offset accounts, and terms and conditions of loans.- How to beat the banks at their own game by understanding the exact formulas that the banks use to work out how much money you can borrow; DSR (debt servicing ratio).- 12 powerful ways to supercharge your borrowing capacity that will enable you to buy more property than you ever thought possible.- 19 crucial questions that you must know in order to choose the best mortgage broker in the industry.- 12 most common and deadly property finance mistakes and how you can avoid them. This book will boost your financial literacy and intelligence, and take your property investing to a whole new level! Business

Veterinary Success Secrets Revealed Discover how other veterinarians have achieved happiness and success and how you can too! International author, speaker, veterinary business coach and mentor Dr Diederik Gelderman (AVBA President 2015/2016), shares the simple, but little known and rarely applied, secrets to Veterinary success and an amazing, rewarding life. His probing interviews of these highly successful practitioners reveals the simple and yet profound keys, mindsets, behaviours and strategies that help them achieve their success. There is no 'magic' involved and therefore you can do it too - one step at a time, just apply these simple, easy step-by-step strategies and you too will achieve the personal and professional satisfaction that you want and deserve. You'll learn:- That practice success and work-life balance is not a myth and how you can achieve it too.- The 3 things that every new graduate and young veterinarian must know if they want to achieve success- How to rekindle (rediscover) your passion and why it's your key to success- The 5 biggest pitfalls in 'vet' and how to avoid them- Being successful and happy doesn't mean being a slave to your practice (unless that's what you really want)- How to accelerate and grow your success and happiness by finding the right mentor and coach who has blazed the trail before you and succeeded- How to make enough money to retire on comfortably (even if retirement is only 5 years away) You too can have all the personal and professional satisfaction you want. Business

Foreclosed Analyzes the poorly regulated world of mortgage servicers and offers reforms designed to protect consumers and ensure financial stability. Business

Agency and Democracy in Development Ethics Economists, philosophers, and policy experts from the Global North and South advance the conversation on the ethical dimensions of agency and democracy in development. Business

Cultural Entrepreneurship Provides an overview of cultural entrepreneurship scholarship and lays the foundation for a broader and more integrative research agenda. Business

Data-Driven Science and Engineering This beginning graduate textbook teaches data science and machine learning methods for modeling, prediction, and control of complex systems. Business

High-Dimensional Statistics A coherent introductory text from a groundbreaking researcher, focusing on clarity and motivation to build intuition and understanding. Business

Consumer Expectations Proposes a new comprehensive theory about how expectations are formed and how they shape the macro economy. Business

Competition's New Clothes Twenty revealing tales of real-life rivalry between firms in diverse industries, including wine, skiing, opera, video games and cruise liners. Business

Impact Evaluation Encompasses the main concepts and approaches of quantitative impact evaluations, used to consider the effectiveness of programmes, policies, projects or interventions. Business

Doing Better Statistics in Human-Computer Interaction This book addresses common questions from HCI researchers when trying to do statistical analysis on their data. Business

International Management Behavior Extoling mindful global leadership and now including cases, this book imparts competent, sustainable business practices for global leaders. Business

Applied Stochastic Differential Equations With this hands-on introduction readers will learn what SDEs are all about and how they should use them in practice. Business

Mafia Organizations Makes sense of mafias as organizations, via a pioneering comparative analysis of seven mafia groups from around the world. Business

The Cambridge Handbook of Technology and Employee Behavior An exploration of how to keep industrial-organizational psychology from becoming obsolete in the face of accelerating technological change. Business

The Lion's Share This is the most in-depth analysis of economic inequality and social polarization ever attempted for a preindustrial society. Business

Financial Econometrics Presents an up-to-date treatment of the models and methodologies of financial econometrics by one of the world's leading financial econometricians. Business

Kidnap Ransom is a lucrative but very tricky business. Based on in-depth interviews with experts, this book provides an economic analysis of how the trade in hostages works, and uncovers an intricate and powerful private governance system ordering transactions between the legal and the criminal economies. Business

1931 In 1931,Tobias Straumann reveals the story of the fatal crisis, demonstrating how a debt trap contributed to the rapid financial and political collapse of a European country, and to the rise of the Nazi Party. Business

Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World Why do some superheroes have day jobs? Why do villains keep trying even though they almost never win? Why don't heroes simply take over the world? With brilliant deadpan humour, comic aficionado professor J. Brian O’Roark uses the tools of economics to explain superheroes, and the world of superheroes to explain economics. Business

Behavioral Finance Behavioral Finance: What Everyone Needs to Know® provides an overview of common shortcuts and mistakes people make in managing their finances. Business

Spending Time Time is the ultimate scarce resource and thus quintessentially a topic for economics, the study of scarcity. Starting with the observation that time is increasingly valuable given competing demands as we have more things we can buy and do, Spending Time provides engaging insights into how people use their time and what determines their decisions about spending their time. Business

China's International Investment Strategy This book explores the three tracks of China's investment policy and strategy: bilateral agreements, regional agreements, and global initiatives. Its overarching topic is whether these three tracks compete with or complement one another - a question of profound importance for China's political and economic future and world investment governance. Business

Extremes Essays by leading intellectuals and public figures explore extreme events, environments, and achievements. Business

Introductory Econometrics for Finance Offers econometrics for finance students with no prior knowledge of the field. Includes case studies, examples and extensive online support. Business

Disaster Security Inside view of how and why militaries/intelligence agencies plan for environmental disasters, for practitioners, policymakers and scholars. Business

Strategies for Managing Uncertainty Explains how energy industry firms have hedged their bets by using paradoxical strategies to cope with the uncertainty around energy prices and climate change. Business

Measurement of Productivity and Efficiency Provides a comprehensive approach to productivity and efficiency analysis using economic and econometric theory. Business

Inequality and Optimal Redistribution Examines the relationship between the extent of redistribution and the components of the Mirrlees framework. Business

Introduction to Controlled-Source Electromagnetic Methods An introduction to the theory and practical application of CSEM methods to explore whether subsurface structures contain hydrocarbons. Business

Principles of Conflict Economics Provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the key themes and principles of conflict economics. Business

A Dictionary of Agriculture and Land Management This new dictionary provides over 2,000 A-Z entries, covering all aspects of agriculture and land management: from animals and crops to policies and legislation. Complemented by tables and illustrations, and a companion website, it is an ideal point of reference for students of agriculture and land management, and professionals in these areas. Business

Fiscal Therapy America faces two related economic challenges. Rising federal debt will hurt our economy while underinvestment in our human and physical resources will leave many people behind. This book proposes a plan to meet both challenges, strengthening the economy and the nation for the future. Business

The Elgar Companion to John Maynard Keynes The most influential and controversial economist of the twentieth century, John Maynard Keynes was the leading founder of modern macroeconomics, and was also an important historical figure as a critic of the Versailles Peace Treaty after World War I and an architect of the Bretton Woods international monetary system after World War II. This comprehensive Companion elucidates his contributions, his significance, his historical context and his continuing legacy. Business

A Research Agenda for Creative Tourism Original and thought-provoking, this book investigates how creative experiences, interactions, and place-specific dynamics and contexts combine to give shape to the expanding field of creative tourism across the globe. Exploring the evolution of research in this field, the authors investigate pathways for future research that advance conceptual questions and pragmatic issues. Business

European Fashion Law European Fashion Law: A Practical Guide from Start-up to Global Success provides an accessible guide to the legal issues associated with running a fashion business in Europe. This concise book follows the lifecycle of a fashion business from protecting initial designs through to global expansion.https://www.europeanfashionlaw.com/about-the-book Business

Enforcing Shareholders' Duties A heavily debated topic, the evolution of shareholders’ duties risks the transformation of the very concept of shareholder primacy, crucially associated with shareholder rights. Offering a distinctive and comprehensive examination of both current and forthcoming enforcement mechanisms in the area of shareholder duties, this timely book provides an exhaustive analysis of the many issues related to these mechanisms, and considers the ongoing challenges surrounding their implementation. Business

Economics of the Environment Economics of the Environment, Seventh Edition is a compendium of the best, most timely articles by a dream team of environmental economists, together with an original introductory chapter by the editor.Now in its seventh edition, Economics of the Environment serves as a valuable supplement to environmental economics text books and as a stand-alone reference book of key, up-to-date readings from the field. Edited by Robert N. Stavins, the book covers the core areas of environmental economics courses as taught around the world; and the included authors are the top scholars in the field. Overall, more than half of the chapters are new to this edition while the rest have remained seminal works. Business

Minsky's Moment At its core this book sets out the analytical and methodological foundations of Minsky’s financial instability hypothesis (FIH). Grounded on the joint work of Piero Ferri and Hyman Minsky, it offers insightful analysis from a unique insider's perspective. The objective is to deepen and enlarge the toolbox used by Minsky and to place the analysis within a dynamic perspective where a meta model, based upon regime switching, can encompass the different forms that the FIH can assume. Business

University and Society What role can the university play in the broader community or society in which it is embedded? Must it remain segregated in the halls of science and knowledge, which tower above the community? This book examines the growing number of questions and concerns around university-community relations by exploring widely accepted theories and practices and placing them under new light. Business

Advanced Imagineering Articulating and illustrating how experience design can unlock experience innovation, this book offers a fresh perspective on effectuating corporate, public, social and whole system innovation by design. The book makes several contributions to the fields of innovation and design thinking by taking complexity science as its scientific point of reference. As such this is a highly provocative book for scholars, practitioners and students in the field of change and innovation. Business

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2019 A unique and comprehensive source of information, this book is the only international publication providing economists, planners, policymakers and business people with worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector. Business

Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practice and Research This book presents current thinking on health economics methodology and application to the evaluation of public health interventions. It covers the history of economics of public health and the economic rationale for government investment in prevention, principles of health economics, evidence synthesis, and more. Business

Opening Strategy Through interviews with corporate strategists and eminent consultants at leading companies around the world, this book recounts the origins and development of Strategy as a profession, and explores how strategic management and open strategy have become important practices in contemporary organizations. Business

Development as Freedom Amartya Sen is the most respected and well-known economist of his time. This book is a synthesis of his thought, viewing economic development as a means to extending freedoms rather than an end in itself. By widening his outlook to include poverty, tyranny, lack of opportunity, individual rights, and political structures, Professor Sen gives a stimulating and enlightening overview of the development process. His compassionate yet rigorous analysis will appeal to allthose interested in the fate of the developing world, from general reader to specialist. Business

Analyzing Network Data in Biology and Medicine Introduces biological concepts and biotechnologies producing the data, graph and network theory, cluster analysis and machine learning, using real-world biological and medical examples. Business

Geophysics and Geosequestration An overview of the geophysical techniques and analysis methods for monitoring subsurface carbon dioxide storage for researchers and industry practitioners. Business

The Wealth Effect Shows how the politics of banking crises has been transformed by the growing 'great expectations' among middle class voters that governments should protect their wealth. Business

Urban Climate Politics An overview of the forms of agency in urban climate politics, discussing their strengths, limitations, and the power dynamics between them. Business

Institutional Economics A concise and clear introduction to the new institutional economics that summarizes current knowledge whilst addressing its gaps and weaknesses. Business

International Taxation of Trust Income Identifies a set of principles and corresponding tax settings that countries may apply to cross-border income derived by, through, or from a trust. Business

Emotions in Organization Theory Provides one of the first broad examinations of emotions in organization theory and outlines suggestions for future research. Business

Bankruptcy Excessive household debt has allowed for economic growth, but this model has become increasingly unstable. Spooner examines bankruptcy law as a potential solution. Business

Cracks in the Ivory Tower Cracks in the Ivory Tower systematically shows how individuals-students, professors, and administrators-at contemporary American universities are guided by self-interest rather than ethical beliefs and the many negative effects this has on higher education. Business

Free Trade and Prosperity This volume offers a rousing defense of pro-free-trade policies and their benefits for developing countries. Through cross-country evidence and detailed case studies, Arvind Panagariya demonstrates the need for trade openness for sustained growth and poverty alleviation. Business

Finance and Financial Intermediation The financial system is a densely interconnected network of financial intermediaries, facilitators, and markets that serves three major purposes: allocating capital, sharing risks, and facilitating intertemporal trade. Finance and Financial Intermediation provides a broad overview of the financial system and assets pricing, covering history, institutional detail, and theory. It also examines soverign debt crises and their forms through analysis of cases like the Great Recession of the 2000s. Business

Career Rookie A shot of encouragement, a kick in the ass, and a loving push for young people who have no idea what they want or how to get it. Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don’t have any experience? What if I went to school for something I hated? What if I have NO IDEA what I actually want? Should I just suck it up and settle? Because, honestly, this career thing is starting to give me an ulcer. This fresh, fun guide gives even the most lost and overwhelmed a way forward. It explores passion, curiosity, uncertainty, self-sabotage, and more on the quest to shake off post-graduation paralysis. Finding the right career can seem impossible, but Sarah Vermunt is the fun-loving, straight-talking coach we all need to make feel-good work a reality. Business

The Economics of Adaptation and Long-term Relationships Do institutions matter in economic theory? Or is the economic analysis of institutions a distraction from the most important action? Indeed, does Vernon Smith’s notion of the "institution-free core" of formal economic theory encompass that most important action? To explore this question, this book opens with an informal tour of the economics of system design out of which an economics of adaptation ultimately emerged. The book then offers explorations, via the application of the economics of adaptation in both law and economics relating to how parties manage relationships within the firm, within the context of long-term contracts, and, most vividly, within the context of antitrust conspiracy. Business

High Speed Rail and China’s New Economic Geography Presenting an analytical approach to assessing the socioeconomic impact of high speed rail in China, and using a multilevel spatial analysis approach at both the national and the regional level, this book emphasizes capturing the spatial spillover effects of rail infrastructure development on China’s economic geography in terms of land use, housing market, tourism, regional disparity, modal competition, the economy and environment. Business

Handbook on the Sustainable Supply Chain Supply chain management has long been a feature of industry and commerce but, with increasing demands from consumers, producers are spending more time and money investing in ways to make supply chains more sustainable. This exemplary Handbook provides readers with a comprehensive overview of current research on sustainable supply chain management. Business

Research Handbook on Sport Governance Sports governance has developed into a considerable field of research, and has piqued many researchers’ interest worldwide. What’s more, recent scandals that have affected the world of sport can be directly related to misgovernance. Research Handbook on Sport Governance aims to gather the state-of-the art research on sports governance. It offers a vital reference point for advancing research on the matter, while illustrating different approaches and perspectives, such as good governance principles, systemic governance, political governance and network governance. Business

A Research Agenda for Tourism Geographies In recent years, tourism geographies have developed into a vibrant field of research at the intersection of geography and tourism studies. The book presents a unique collection of individual research agendas aiming to inspire the pursuit of new avenues of research. Although there have been arguments to apply post-disciplinary perspectives within tourism research, this book highlights the interest and potential of tourism geographers to contribute to a geographical tradition and influence the future content of geography as a discipline. Business

The Social Value of New Technology New technologies, with their practical contributions, provide social value. The chapters in this volume view this social value from a program evaluation perspective, and the focus of the evaluations is the generation of new technology funded by public sector agencies. The authors provide important background on methodology and application and show that it is relevant not only to the established scholars and practitioners, but also to students. Business

How to Teach Entrepreneurship In developing the first signature pedagogy for entrepreneurship education, Colin Jones unites the contexts of enterprise and education at the intersection of scholarship, transformational learning and student engagement. Good teaching for entrepreneurship is shown to emerge both from the educator and the students’ interest. For the educator, a process of scholarly leading is required to support student interest - from the alternate perspective, students require a willingness to welcome uncertainty and challenge the existing boundaries to effectively develop a capacity for self-negotiated action. Business

The Robot Revolution In the coming decades robots and artificial intelligence will fundamentally change our world. In doing so they offer the hope of a golden future, but there are dangers. This book looks at both the history of robots, in science and in fiction, as well as the science behind robots. Specific chapters analyse the impact of robots on the labour market, people’s attitudes to robots, the impact of robots on society, and the appropriate policies to pursue to prepare our world for the robot revolution. Overall the book strikes a cautionary tone. Robots will change our world dramatically and they will also change human beings. These important issues are examined from the perspective of an economist, but the book is intended to appeal to a wider audience in the social sciences and beyond. Business

Tourism Information Technology Examines IT applications in all sectors, including airlines, travel intermediaries, accommodation, food service, destinations, attraction, events and entertainment. Organised around the stages of the visitor journey, the book reviews how tourists are using technologies to support decision-making before and during their trip. Business

The Richest Man in Babylon in Action Combines the sound financial foundation of ancient Babylon with the real-world application for today, going beyond the simple tale of the original classic. Business

European Gas Market Developments This report provides insights and guidance on developments and needs in the natural gas market. The report, drafted by the Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs for the UNECE Group of Experts on Gas, and in collaboration with a broad range of natural gas stakeholders from the UNECE region, highlights demand and supply trends for natural gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and suggests areas where policy makers can support the development of LNG infrastructure and markets that can contribute to sustainable development. Business

The Global Stock Market The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the global stock market focusing on the relations of issuers, investors, and intermediaries, and how these are shaped by local context. It shows how the stock market map is currently being re-drawn, and its centrality to understanding the structure and dynamics of the world economy. Business

Magic Mineral to Killer Dust Asbestos was once known as the 'magic mineral' because of its ability to withstand flames. Yet since the 1960s, it has become a notorious and feared 'killer dust' that is responsible for thousands of deaths and an epidemic that continues into the new millennium. This is the first comprehensive history of the UK asbestos health problem, which provides an in-depth look at the occupational health experience of one of the world's leading asbestos companies — Britishasbestos giant, Turner and Newall. Business

Embracing Complexity This book discusses the concept of complexity. It describes what it means to say the world is complex and explores what that means for managers, policy makers and individuals. The authors cover the theory and ideas of complexity and explore issues of complexity in the fields of management, strategy, economics and international development Business

Period Power 'Maisie Hill has written a bloody brilliant book (pun intended). Everything you need to know about periods and how they affect you and your life is here. It's revolutionary' - Miranda Sawyer 'Thank GOODNESS for Maisie Hill! Flipping open the lid on a vital conversation. It's about time we claimed the power of our periods!' - Gemma Cairney, broadcaster & co-founder of Boom Shakalaka Productions 'This is such an important book. Maisie's insights and cycle strategy have changed my life and my cycle. Period Power is written with such intelligence, humour and a deep understanding of women's health. If you have a period you need to read this book.' - Anna Jones, author of The Modern Cook's Year A profound and practical blueprint for aligning daily life with your menstrual cycle. Period Power is the handbook to periods and hormones that will leave you wondering why the hell nobody told you this sooner. The hormones of the menstrual cycle profoundly influence our energy, mood and behaviour, but all too often we're taught that our hormones make us unreliable, moody bitches, or that it's our lot in life to put up with 'women's problems'. Maisie Hill, a women's health practitioner, knows the power of working with the menstrual cycle and refuses to accept this theory. Instead, Maisie believes that our hormones are there to serve us and, if utilized correctly, can be used to help you get what you want out of life. Yes, we are hormonal, and that's a very good thing. This revolutionary book reveals everything you need to know about taking control of your menstrual cycle and outlines The Cycle Strategy to help us perform at our best, throughout our cycle. In Period Power you will discover how to: - maximise your natural superpowers each month while making adjustments for the darker days, and use Maisie's favourite tips to improve them- identify your personal patterns, powers and pitfalls for each phase of the menstrual cycle - plan your month to perform at your best in all aspects of your life - figure out if you have a hormonal imbalance and what to do about it. Period Power is a no-nonsense guide with all the tools you need to improve your menstrual health. Business

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Educational and fun to read, this beautifully illustrated book will captivate all, especially children. Written by world renowned children's author Ruth Rocha and featuring the vivid linocut illustration of the late Brazilian artist Otavio Roth, the book helps us all to understand better the importance of human rights. Business

China-Africa and an Economic Transformation This volume considers China-Africa relations in the context of a global division of labour and power, and through the history and experiences of both China and Africa. It examines the core ideas of structural transformation, productive investment and industrialization, international trade, infrastructure development, and financing. Business

Cross-Cultural Leadership Studies Leadership is a universal phenomenon that has been consistently identified as playing a critical role in the success or failure of organizations. This book begins with an overview of the history and evolution of leadership studies and traces some of the major “schools” of leadership studies that have attracted the interest of researchers since the 19th century. Also discussed are the various theories and models of leadership that have emerged over that period. The author introduces cross-cultural leadership studies and then discusses cross-cultural competencies of global leaders, which are the practical applications of the information available from the researchers to the day-to-day activities of leaders in business organizations around the world. Finally, the book assesses the research on cross-cultural leadership, culture, and leadership in developing countries. Business

NAFTA to USMCA The United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed on November 30, 2018 and aims to replace and modernize the North-American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This paper uses a global, multisector, computable-general-equilibrium model to provide an analytical assessment of five key provisions in the new agreement, including tighter rules of origin in the automotive, textiles and apparel sectors, more liberalized agricultural trade, and other trade facilitation measures. The results show that together these provisions would adversely affect trade in the automotive, textiles and apparel sectors, while generating modest aggregate gains in terms of welfare, mostly driven by improved goods market access, with a negligible effect on real GDP. The welfare benefits from USMCA would be greatly enhanced with the elimination of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico and the elimination of the Canadian and Mexican import surtaxes imposed after the U.S. tariffs were put in place. Business

International Migration Law A unique and comprehensive overview on the numerous international rules governing migration, this book brings together and analyses the disparate norms and treaties within international and European law. It is a critical study of the role of international law in regulating the movement of persons, offering an ideal introduction to the field. Business

Global Genes, Local Concerns With interdisciplinary chapters written by lawyers, sociologists, doctors and biobank practitioners, Global Genes, Local Concerns identifies and discusses the most pressing issues in contemporary biobanking. Addressing pressing questions such as how do national biobanks best contribute to translational research and how could academic and industrial exploitation, ownership and IPR issues be addressed and facilitated, this book contributes to the continued development of international biobanking by highlighting and analysing the complexities in this important area of research. Business

Advanced Macroeconomics This is a newly revised second edition of a key macroeconomic textbook. After explaining the historical development of the subject, they show how rational expectations are handled in macro models. The importance of structural micro-founded models is explained, with key examples of such structural models examined in detail and with extensions to the open economy; policy implications are highlighted throughout. Methods for testing these models against macro data behaviour are explained, detailing the latest evidence on these models' success. Business

Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development Large infrastructure projects often face significant cost overruns and stakeholder fragmentation. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) allow governments to procure long-term infrastructure services from private providers, rather than developing, financing, and managing infrastructure assets themselves. Aligning public and private interests and institutional logics for decades-long service contracts subject to shifting economic and political contexts creates significant governance challenges. We integrate multiple theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence to examine how experiences from more mature PPP jurisdictions can help improve PPP governance approaches worldwide. Business

Deglobalization 2.0 Deglobalization 2.0 argues that Trump and Brexit are the symptoms, and not the causes, of a long sequence of alternating phases of globalization and deglobalization driven by increasing income inequality and the retreat from the global stage by a contested hegemon. Providing rich empirical details, Peter van Bergeijk investigates similarities and differences between the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Recession and its aftermath of a slowdown in global trade. Providing an overview of recent findings and a discussion of contributions from several disciplines, the book investigates scenarios for the future of the economic world order and proposes possible solutions. Business

Policy, Regulation and Innovation in China's Electricity and Telecom Industries Openness and competition sparked major advances in Chinese industry. Recent policy reversals emphasizing indigenous innovation seem likely to disappoint. Business

Principles of Banking Regulation Analyses banking regulation and recent international developments, including Basel IV, bank resolution and Brexit, and their impact on bank governance. Business

Fat Chance Designed for the intellectually curious, this book provides a solid foundation in basic probability in an informal style, without jargon. Business

Unconventional Reservoir Geomechanics A comprehensive overview of key geologic, geomechanical and engineering principles that govern the development of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Business

Environmental Rights A comprehensive and systematic guide to environmental rights and their relationship with standards of protection globally, nationally and locally. Business

Currency, Credit and Crisis Ireland's experience of Europe's most spectacular financial bubble, bust and recovery is narrated and dissected by a central banking insider. Business

Automating Finance Explains how stock markets became automated through the work of invisible technologists, redefining the fabric of finance for the twenty-first century. Business

Replacing GDP by 2030 Proposes an new strategy for the beyond-GDP community which aims to replace the economic paradigm centred on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. Business

The Internal Market and the Future of European Integration A definitive reassessment of the constitutional, economic, institutional and judicial dimensions of the EU internal market, including Brexit. Business

Economics of Electricity Explains the economics of electricity at each step of the supply chain: production, transportation and distribution, and retail. Business

My Revision Notes Exam board: AQA Level: A-level Subject: Accounting First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2018 (AS); Summer 2019 (A-level) Target success in business with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on. With My Revision Notes, every student can: - Plan and manage a successful revision campaign using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself,' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online Business

The Oxford Handbook of Group Creativity and Innovation This volume highlights recent theoretical, empirical, and practical developments that provide a solid basis for the practice of collaborative innovation and future research. Business

Citadel of the Saxons With a past as deep and sinewy as the famous River Thames that twists like an eel around the jutting peninsula of Mudchute and the Isle of Dogs, London is one of the world's greatest and most resilient cities. Born beside the sludge and the silt of the meandering waterway that has always been its lifeblood, it has weathered invasion, flood, abandonment, fire and bombing. The modern story of London is well known. Much has been written about the later history of this megalopolis which, like a seductive dark star, has drawn incomers perpetually into its orbit. Yet, as Rory Naismith reveals – in his zesty evocation of the nascent medieval city – much less has been said about how close it came to earlier obliteration. Following the collapse of Roman civilization in fifth-century Britannia, darkness fell over the former province. Villas crumbled to ruin; vital commodities became scarce; cities decayed; and Londinium, the capital, was all but abandoned. Yet despite its demise as a living city, memories of its greatness endured like the moss and bindweed which now ensnared its toppled columns and pilasters. By the 600s a new settlement, Lundenwic, was established on the banks of the River Thames by enterprising traders who braved the North Sea in their precarious small boats. The history of the city's phoenix-like resurrection, as it was transformed from an empty shell into a court of kings – and favoured setting for church councils from across the land – is still virtually unknown. The author here vividly evokes the forgotten Lundenwic and the later fortress on the Thames – Lundenburgh – of desperate Anglo-Saxon defenders who retreated inside their Roman walls to stand fast against menacing Viking incursions. Recalling the lost cities which laid the foundations of today's great capital, this book tells the stirring story of how dead Londinium was reborn, against the odds, as a bulwark against the Danes and a pivotal English citadel. It recounts how Anglo-Saxon London survived to become the most important town in England – and a vital stronghold in later campaigns against the Normans in 1066. Revealing the remarkable extent to which London was at the centre of things, from the very beginning, this volume at last gives the vibrant early medieval city its due. Business

The World According to Xi China is now the most powerful country on earth. Its manufacturing underpins the world's economy; its military is growing at the fastest rate of any nation and its leader - Xi Jinping - is to set the pace and tone of world affairs for decades.In 2017 Xi Jinping became part of the constitution - an honour not seen since Chairman Mao. Here, China expert Kerry Brown guides us through the world according to Xi: his plans to make China the most powerful country on earth and to eradicate poverty for its citizens. In this captivating book we discover Xi's beliefs, how he thinks about communism, and how far he is willing to go to defend it. Business

Silva Ultramind Systems Persuasive Thoughts Program your brain and mind for greater success. Business

Crony Capitalism in the Middle East This volume provides new perspectives on crony capitalism in the Middle East. It draws on rich empirical information on the activities of political connected firms in the economy and their impact on private sector development in the region. Business

A Research Agenda for Financial Inclusion and Microfinance How can financial services, such as credit, deposit accounts, financial transfers, and insurance be provided to people in need? This challenging and complex issue has been a topic of interest for the international aid community for decades. Drawing on renowned experts in microfinance and financial inclusion, this Research Agenda sheds much-needed light on this multifaceted challenge and points the way ahead for future research. Business

Global Strategy and Management This book addresses the most crucial challenges facing managers of MNCs as they operate across different institutional frameworks and complex cultural contexts. What is the optimal balance between local responsiveness and global integration? How can a common culture be developed in the face of profound cultural differences? How can knowledge be transferred across the MNC? What employment policies are legitimate in a world of differing standards? Business

Handbook of Research on the Psychological Contract at Work The psychological contract is considered a critical construct in organizational behavior literature because it informs employee emotions, attitudes, and behaviors in the workplace. Although the psychological contract has been explored extensively over the last 50 years, numerous theoretical, conceptual, empirical, methodological, and analytical changes have pushed the field forward. As such, it is time to take stock and move forward. The contributors to thisHandbookexplore in detail this important component of modern management thinking. Business

A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurship and Innovation This book identifies and explains the most salient opportunities for future research in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. It draws on the experiences and insights of leading scholars in the world on a broad array of rich and promising topics, ranging from entrepreneurial ecosystems to finance and to the role of universities. Business

The Challenges of Self-Employment in Europe This book aims at explaining the variance in legal status, working conditions, social protection and collective representation of self-employed professionals across Europe. Despite considerable diversity, the authors observe three strategic models of mobilisation: the provision of services; advocacy, lobbying and the political role; and the extension of collective bargaining. They highlight the new urgent challenges that have emerged including the implementation of universal social protection schemes, active labour market policies likely to support sustainable self-employment, and the renewal of social dialogue through bottom-up organisations to extend the collective representation of project-based professionals. Business

Financialising City Statecraft and Infrastructure Financialising City Statecraft and Infrastructure addresses the struggles of national and local states to fund, finance and govern urban infrastructure. It develops fresh thinking on financialisation and city statecraft to explain the socially and spatially uneven mixing of managerial, entrepreneurial and financialised city governance in austerity and limited decentralisation across England. As urban infrastructure fixes for the London global city-region risk undermining national ‘rebalancing’ efforts in the UK, city statecraft in the rest of the country is having uneasily to combine speculation, risk-taking and prospective venturing with co-ordination, planning and regulation. Business

Features and Challenges of the EU Budget Since the inception of the European Economic Community, the EU budget has been one of the most contested and important issues. The evolution of its structure and composition has also reflected the overall development of the EU. From a multidisciplinary approach, this book examines the current features and challenges of the EU budget. It provides historical, political, legal, and economic analyses, alongside a discussion of its future development. The book will prove timely and relevant for scholars, practitioners and policy makers alike. Business

The 7 Things Every Young Black Entrepreneur Should Know The 7 Things Every Young Black Entrepreneur Should Know is a practical and inspirational guidebook aimed at empowering the next generation of young black entrepreneurs. All the information in this book is based on the author’s decades of experience as an entrepreneur and represents a distillation of the most important lessons he’s learnt. Readers will be empowered to understand how to leverage their strengths, minimise their weaknesses, count the true cost of success, be patient, distinguish between good and bad ideas, manage risk, raise funding wisely and build shared prosperity. Business

Mass Tort Deals Presenting twenty-two years of multidistrict litigation data, this book exposes a systematic lack of checks and balances in our courts. Business

A Textbook of Cultural Economics This second edition offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview and analysis of cultural economics in the digital creative economy. Business

Management Studies in Crisis Management research is criticised for poor research practices and not addressing important problems. Tourish proposes fundamental changes to rescue it from crisis. Business

Motivating Public Employees Systematically reviews answers from public administration research to the question 'What motivates public employees to work hard?' Business

Constitutions in Times of Financial Crisis Financial crises put pressure on constitutional orders, inviting exceptional responses that vary in effectiveness, and have an impact long afterwards. Business

Organizational Obliviousness Based on focus groups and surveys with members of Special Operations, explores efforts to integrate women into combat forces. Business

Cambridge Handbook of Open Strategy Offers a comprehensive overview of the different practices and challenges of Open Strategy, as well as the diverse applicable research perspectives. Business

The Law and Finance of Related Party Transactions This is a comprehensive look at the challenges legislators face in regulating related party transactions in a socially beneficial way. Business

An Introduction to the Advanced Theory and Practice of Nonparametric Econometrics Provides theory, open source R implementations, and the latest tools for reproducible nonparametric econometric research. Business

Litigating Trust Disputes in Jersey This text is the first comprehensive guide to litigating trust disputes in Jersey, bringing together analysis of substantive Jersey law, civil procedure and the remedies available to parties appearing in trust litigation before the Royal Court of Jersey. The book is an indispensable tool for trust professionals and legal practitioners with clients that have an exposure to a trust structure in Jersey, whether through a trustee, a beneficiary or a protector, enforcer or other power holder. This book is also of importance to matrimonial, criminal or insolvency practitioners seeking information or documents for the purposes of foreign proceedings and those seeking asset recovery or enforcement against assets subject to Jersey trusts. Business

The Puritan Gift Where does the Protestant work ethic come from? And how did America achieve such dominance in management for so long? "The Puritan Gift" traces the origins and the characteristics of American managerial culture which, in the course of three centuries, turned a group of small colonies into the greatest economic and political power on earth. It argues that the drive, energy and acceptance of innovation, competition, growth and social mobility, all of which lie at the root of America's management culture, have their origins in the discipline and ethos of America's first wave of European immigrants: the Puritans.And, the authors warn, as Americans distance themselves from the core values which produced their business and economic successes during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, they put their future prosperity and security at risk. This is an original exploration of the dramatic and far-reaching consequences of the Puritans' 'gift' to America - the ethos which produced the early success of America and what came to be known as the American dream. Business

Journalism and PR Public relations and journalism have had a difficult relationship for over a century, characterised by mutual dependence and - often - mutual distrust. The two professions have vied with each other for primacy: journalists could open or close the gates, but PR had the stories, the contacts and often the budgets for extravagant campaigns. The arrival of the internet, and especially of social media, has changed much of that. These new technologies have turned the audience into players - who play an important part in making the reputation, and the brand, of everyone from heads of state to new car models vulnerable to viral tweets and social media attacks. Companies, parties and governments are seeking more protection - especially since individuals within these organisations can themselves damage, even destroy, their brand or reputation with an ill-chosen remark or an appearance of arrogance. The pressures, and the possibilities, of the digital age have given public figures and institutions both a necessity to protect themselves, and channels to promote themselves free of news media gatekeepers.Political and corporate communications professionals have become more essential, and more influential within the top echelons of business, politics and other institutions. Companies and governments can now - must now - become media themselves, putting out a message 24/7, establishing channels of their own, creating content to attract audiences and reaching out to their networks to involve them in their strategies Journalism is being brought into these new, more influential and fast growing communications strategies. And, as newspapers struggle to stay alive, journalists must adapt to a world where old barriers are being smashed and new relationships built - this time with public relations in the driving seat. The world being created is at once more protected and more transparent; the communicators are at once more influential and more fragile. This unique study illuminates a new media age. Business

China's Borderlands This region - which marks the meeting of China and post-Soviet Central Asia - is increasingly important militarily, economically and geographically. Yet we know little of the people that live there, beyond a romanticised 'Silk Road' sense of fraternity. In fact, relations between the people of this region are tense, and border violence is escalating - even as the identity and nationality of the people on the ground shifts to meet their new geopolitical realities. As Steven Parham shows, many of the world's Soviet borders have proved to be deeply unstable and, in the end, impermanent. Meanwhile, the looming presence of Modern China and Russia, who are funneling money and military resources into the region - partly to fight what they see as a growing Islamic activism - are adding fuel to the fire. This lyrical, intelligent book functions as part travelogue, part sociological exploration, and is based on a unique body of research - five months trekking through the checkpoints of the border regions.As China continues to grow and become more assertive, as it has been recently in Africa and in the South China Seas - as well as in Xinjiang - China's borderlands have become a battleground between the Soviet past and the Chinese future. Business

Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Conflict in the Middle East The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity. One of the poorest countries in the world sits alongside two of the wealthiest, whilst the region's natural resources range from immeasurable oil and gas reserves to some of the scantiest natural endowments anywhere in the world. Yet through this diversity runs a common thread: water scarcity. Now, through the impact of human development and climate change, the water resource itself is changing,bringing new risks and increasing the vulnerability of all those dependent on water. Chris Ward and Sandra Ruckstuhl assess the increased challenges now facing the countries of the region, placing particular emphasis on water scarcity and the resultant risks to livelihoods, food security and the environment. They evaluate the risks and reality of climate change in the region, and offer an assessment of the vulnerability of agriculture and livelihoods. In a final section, they explore the options for responding to the new challenges, including policy, institutional, economic and technical measures. Business

Greece in Crisis Since 2010 Greece has been experiencing the longest period of austerity and economic downturn in its recent history. Economic changes may be happening more rapidly and be more visible than the cultural effects of the crisis which are likely to take longer to become visible, however in recent times, both at home and abroad, the Greek arts scene has been discussed mainly in terms of the crisis. While there is no shortage of accounts of Greece's economic crisis by financial and political analysts, the cultural impact of austerity has yet to be properly addressed. This book analyses hitherto uncharted cultural aspects of the Greek economic crisis by exploring the connections between austerity and culture. Covering literary, artistic and visual representations of the crisis, it includes a range of chapters focusing on different aspects of the cultural politics of austerity such as the uses of history and archaeology, the brain drain and the Greek diaspora, Greek cinema, museums, music festivals, street art and literature as well as manifestations of how the crisis has led Greeks to rethink or question cultural discourses and conceptions of identity. Business

Beyond the Malachite Hills What hope is there for Africa? Since the heady and hopeful days of decolonisation the story seems to be one of unrelenting disaster - revolution; brutal military dictatorship; ethnic conflict - even genocide; civil war; state-threatening corruption; economic failure; and, in places, the complete breakdown of state and society. And all has been compounded by natural disasters - drought, famine and the scourge of AIDS. But there is another, less reported, story of Africa: throwing off the colonial past, embracing modernity, learning fast, gaining in pride and self-confidence and embracing the crucial management function; all this in the context of fruitful collaboration with Europe and American business and,increasingly, with the rising Asian economic superpowers. Jonathan Lawley's Beyond the Malachite Hills paints a vivid and convincing picture of solid political, social and economic progress. Beyond the Malachite Hills is a remarkable testament to his long-lasting and profound involvement with this often misunderstood continent. Business

The Monetary History of Iran The monetary history of a country provides important insights into its economic development, as well as its political and social history. This book is the first detailed study of Iran's monetary history from the advent of the Safavid dynasty in 1501 to the end of Qajar rule in 1925. Using an array of previously unpublished sources in ten languages, the authors consider the specific monetary conditions in Iran's modern history, covering the use of ready money and its circulation, the changing conditions of the country's mints and the role of the state in managing money. Throughout the book, the authors also consider the larger regional and global economic context within which the Iranian economy operated. As the first study of Iran's monetary history, this book will be essential reading for researchers of Iranian and economic history. Business

Transparency in Politics and the Media Increasingly governments around the world are experimenting with initiatives in transparency or 'open government'. These involve a variety of measures including the announcement of more user-friendly government websites, greater access to government data, the extension of freedom of information legislation and broader attempts to involve the public in government decision making. However, the role of the media in these initiatives has not hitherto been examined. This volume analyses the challenges and opportunities presented to journalists as they attempt to hold governments accountable in an era of professed transparency. In examining how transparency and open government initiatives have affected the accountability role of the press in the US and the UK, it also explores how policies in these two countries could change in the future to help journalists hold governments more accountable. This volume will be essential reading for all practising journalists, for students of journalism or politics, and for policymakers. Business

Putin and the Oligarch The arrest of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the head of the Yukos oil company, on 25 October 2003, was a key turning point in modern Russian history. At that time Khodorkovsky was one of the world's richest and most powerful men, while Yukos had been transformed into a vast and lucrative oil company that was set to go global. On all counts, this looked like a success story, but it was precisely at this moment that the Russian authorities struck. After two controversial trials, attracting widespread international condemnation, Khodorkovsky was sentenced to fourteen years in jail. In this book, Richard Sakwa examines the rise and fall of Yukos, and the development of the Russian oil industry more generally. Sakwa analyses Russia's emergence as an energy superpower, and considers the question of the 'natural resource curse' and the use of energy rents to bolster Russia as a great power and to maintain the autonomy of the regime. Crucially this book also examines the relationship between Putin's state and big business during Russia's traumatic shift from the Soviet planned economy to the market system.It is a detailed analysis of one of the most dramatic confrontations between economic and political power in our era, full of human drama and moral dilemmas.It is also a study of political economy, with the market and state coming into confrontation. Above all, the 'Yukos affair' continues to shape contemporary Russian politics, with a weakened judiciary and insecure property rights. It traces the struggles of the Putin era as two visions of society came into conflict. The attack on Khodorkovsky had - and continues to have - far-reaching political and economic consequences but it also raises fundamental questions about the quality of freedom in Putin's Russia as well as in the world at large. Business

Transnational Television in Europe Today transnational TV networks count among television's most prestigious brands and rank among Europe's leading TV channels. This is the first, dynamically told story of the extraordinary journey of transnational television in Europe from struggling origins to its present day boom. It is based in extensive research into the international television industry and makes full use of its author's remarkable access to leading industry figures, from Sky and Turner to Discovery and BBC World.The tale begins with a few cross-border TV channels, who fought hostile governments, faced antagonism from the broadcasting establishment and provoked the contempt of advertisers. But, Jean Chalaby argues, the planets came into alignment for pan-European television in the late 1990s, when a transnational shift in European broadcasting was produced. He shows how transnational television and globalization have transformed one another, and how transfrontier TV networks reflect - and help sustain - a global economic order in which the connection between national territory and patterns of production and distribution have broken down. Business

Arab Television Today There is a great deal at stake for everyone in the future of Arab television. Political and social upheavals in this central but unsettled region are increasingly played out on television screens and in the tussles over programming that take place behind them. Al-Jazeera is of course only one player among a still-growing throng of satellite channels, which now include private terrestrial stations in some Arab states. It is an industry urgently needing to be made sense of; this book does exactly this in a very readable and authoritative way, through exploring and explaining the evolving structures and content choices in both entertainment and news of contemporary Arab television. It shows how owners, investors, journalists, presenters, production companies, advertisers, regulators and media freedom advocates influence each other in a geolinguistic marketplace that encompasses the Arab region itself and communities abroad.Probing internal and external interventions in the Arab television landscape, the book offers a timely and compelling sequel to Naomi Sakr's "Satellite Realms: Transnational Television, Globalization and the Middle East", which won the Middle Eastern Studies Book Prize in 2003. Business

The Rise of Political Islam in Turkey Turkey, officially a secular state, voted in an Islamist party in 2002, 2007 and 2011. How far does this reflect the trend which has seen the rise of political Islam across the Middle East? Does this indicate a growing tendency in the direction of Islamisation amongst the Turkish population? If not, what are the underlying reasons behind the electoral triumphs of the Islamist Justice and Development Party (the AKP)? Kayhan Delibas seeks to answer these questions through an in-depth examination of the appeal of this political party, exploring its ideology, the routes and motives which produce party activists and local party organisations. Concluding that the AKP's success has been built on its criticism of growing inequalities, widespread corruption, unemployment, poverty and lack of basic services, Delibas draws a nuanced portrait of modern Turkish society and the relationship between religion and politics. Delibas offers an explanation, based on research carried out amongst grassroots activists, for the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Turkey.Islamic movements are often described as anti-modernist, thought to be supported by fundamentalist groups living in a bygone age, isolated from the rest of the modern world.In recent years, particularly since the events of 9/11, such movements have also been seen as a threat to the Western way of life. But Delibas argues that these movements, and particularly those in Turkey, did not arise out of religious fervour or hatred of Western civilisation, as is often claimed. Rather, they were founded, and have thrived, as a response to socio-economic and political conditions that have been aggravated by neoliberal economic policies, rapid urbanisation and the globalization of culture. By exploring the structural conditions in which an Islamic movement emerged and become popular in a seemingly secular state, The Rise of Political Islam in Turkey offers vital analysis for all those researching modern Turkey and the growth of Islamist politics throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Business

Reagan Ronald Reagan is arguably the most successful post-war American president. A transformational leader, he is broadly credited with renewing American prosperity after the stagflation-hit 1970s, laying the foundations for Cold War victory and bringing about the shift to the right in late-twentieth century politics. In this new biography, Iwan Morgan shrewdly assesses Reagan's considerable achievements whilst also highlighting the shortcomings that were an indisputable part of his record. Based on extensive research, this book plots a chronological path through Reagan's life covering his upbringing; his rise and fall as a Hollywood star; his time as California governor; and his pursuit of the presidency. Morgan offers a detailed evaluation of the pragmatic conservatism that was the hallmark of Reagan's presidential leadership in domestic affairs. In the international sphere, he explains Reagan's metamorphosis from Cold War hawk to negotiator for nuclear-arms reduction, while also examining his role in the Iran-Contra scandal.This book ultimately shows that what made Reagan an American icon above all else was his optimism regarding his country and his ability to articulate its best values - even if he himself did not always live up to these. Today, as the Republican Party grapples with its new direction and identity, understanding the legacy of Ronald Reagan and Reaganism is more relevant than ever. Business

With Respect, Minister How have the workings of the British civil service changed over the past forty years? In this new memoir, Sir Brian Unwin discloses his veritable wealth of experience behind the scenes of British government. His reflections chart a course from his education at Oxford and Yale, through to a seven year stint as President of the European Investment Bank. On the way, his vivid and diverse career spanned diplomatic posts in Ghana and Southern Rhodesia, time at the Treasury and the chairmanship of HM Customs and Excise. Including a first-hand, eyewitness account of the air crash that killed UN Dag Hammarskjoeld, these memoirs encounter some of the most iconic moments and personalities of late 20th century politics. Over the course of his career, Unwin has attained an understanding of the finer details of British government like few others - at once nostalgic, personal and deeply knowledgeable, his memoirs shed light on the inner workings of Whitehall. Business

Europe Reset In the last decade, the EU has been hit by a series of crises, most recently the UK's decision to leave the union following the Brexit referendum. In light of this, questions have been raised about the need to reform the whole model of European integration, with the aim of making the union more flexible and more accountable. In this book, Richard Youngs proposes an alternative vision of European co-operation and shows how the EU must re-invent itself if it is to survive. He argues that citizens should play a greater role in European decision-making, that there should be radically more flexibility in the process of integration and that Europe needs to take a new, more coherent, approach to questions of defence and security. In proposing this model for a `reset' version of Europe, Youngs reinvigorates the debate around the future of Europe and puts forward a new agenda for the future of the EU. Business

Obtaining Value from Big Data for Service Systems, Volume I This volume will assist readers in fitting big data analysis into their service-based organizations. Volume I of this two-volume series focuses on the role of big data in service delivery systems. It discusses the definition and orientation to big data, applications of it in service delivery systems, how to obtain results that can affect/enhance service delivery, and how to build an effective big data organization. This volume will assist readers in fitting big data analysis into their service-based organizations. It will also help readers understand how to improve the use of big data to enhance their service-oriented organizations. Business

A Guide to International Economics This book adopts a nontechnical approach to explaining the basis for trade between countries and the role of firms in global trade and describes the effect of tariffs and fluctuations in exchange rates on a company's sales, costs, and profits The study of international economics has never been more vital than it is today. The past global financial crisis, the economic uncertainty in many advanced countries, increasing barriers to international trade, and currency crises have created challenges for both policy makers and corporate decision makers involved in international trade and finance. This book provides a concise and rigorous approach to the understanding of international trade and finance without relying on mathematical models or graphs. It explains the basis and pattern of trade, the effects of trade and trade policies on companies, national welfare, and the global economy. It explains the determination and changes in exchange rates. Finally, it describes the operation of the economy and examines the impact of national economic policies on the domestic economy and the rest of the world. Corporate managers and MBA students must learn the complex interrelationships between trade policies; the actions of central banks; and changes in government spending and taxes on interest rates, prices, exchange rates, and economic activity. This book adopts a nontechnical approach to explaining the basis for trade between countries and the role of firms in global trade and describes the effect of tariffs and fluctuations in exchange rates on a company's sales, costs, and profits. Business

The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty Drawing from extensive interviews with working people across the US, as well as insights from psychological research on work and careers, The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty provides compelling evidence that the nature of work in the US is eroding-- and with powerful psychological and social consequences. Business

Incentivology Rewards. Punishments. Prices. The Nobel Prize. Candy Crush. Incentives take more forms than you might expect and they can be hard to spot, but they shape our lives in ways that we rarely examine. Some incentives are obvious, like for example, publicly committing to doing something you dislike in order to motivate you to do something difficult, like lose weight. But, many of the most powerful incentives are accidental, and invisible even to those who designed them. Some are tame – and some are most definitely not. Whether it’s bounties for criminals or Instagrammable meals, training your dog or saving the planet, incentives regularly backfire, go missing, mutate and evolve. Without oversight, their unintended consequences can have very global effects. . In Incentivology, economist Jason Murphy uncovers the huge incentive systems we take for granted and turns them inside out. In lively, entertaining prose he explores the mechanisms behind many tremendous successes and spectacular failures in our history, culture and everyday lives, and shows us how to use (or lose) incentives in our world at large. Business

Obtaining Value from Big Data for Service Systems, Volume II Volume II of this series discusses the technology used to implement a big data analysis capability within a service-oriented organization. It discusses the technical architecture necessary to implement a big data analysis capability, some issues and challenges in big data analysis and utilization that an organization will face, and how to capture value from it. It will help readers understand what technology is required for a basic capability and what the expected benefits are from establishing a big data capability within their organization. Business

Project Communication from Start to Finish Research shows that 90 percent of a project manager’s time is spent communicating with various stakeholders. This book offers strategies that enhance communication throughout the project cycle and describes innovative techniques for bridging cultural gaps, increasing understanding, and ensuring project success. Business

Get Out of Your Own Way In this perspective-altering book, the world-renowned Pitbull of Personal Development(tm), Larry Winget, exposes the things you are doing right now to unknowingly prevent your own success in the most important areas of your life: business, family, health, parenting, money, and more - and offers you his self-proven action plan for change. Business

Railways Role in Intermodality and the Digitalization of Transport Documents The present report concerns intermodal transport, with a particular focus on the role of railways and of transport documents computerization towards the development of sustainable intermodal transport and the implementation of the sustainable development goals. It takes advantage of the workshop on Railways, intermodal transport and the computerization of transport documents held in Geneva on 23 November 2017 during the 60th session of the Working Party on Intermodal Transport and Logistics (WP.24). Therefore, several case studies and good practices are included and analysed as well as concrete conclusions and recommendations are proposed. Business

The Logic of Public–Private Partnerships This book examines Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and tracks the movement from early technical optimism to the reality of PPP as a phenomenon in the political economy. Today's economic turbulence sees many PPP assumptions changed: what contracts can achieve, who bears the real risks, where governments get advice and who invests. As the gap between infrastructure needs and available financing widens, governments and businesses both must seek new ways to make contemporary PPP approaches work. Business

Handbook of Inclusive Innovation The Handbook of Inclusive and Social Innovation: The Role of Organizations, Markets and Communities offers a comprehensive review of research on inclusive innovation to address systemic and structural issues - the "Grand Challenges" of our time. With 27 contributions from 57 scholars, the Handbook provides frameworks and insights by summarising current research, and highlights emerging practices and scalable solutions. The contributions highlight a call to action and place social impact at the heart of theory and practice. It will be an invaluable resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers who champion social inclusion and emphasize innovative approaches to addressing sustainable development goals. Business

Preparing for High Impact Organizational Change Preparing for High Impact Change: Experiential Learning and Practice provides an overview of change processes for teaching, facilitating, and coping with change. Tested high-impact exercises in the book will prepare change leaders at all organizational levels to deal with the myriad of challenges inherent in the process of organizational change. This book is a resource for consultants, educators, students and practitioners in corporate training and development roles. Business

Higher Education and the Future of Graduate Employability This book challenges the dominant ‘employability skills’ discourse by exploring socially connected and networked perspectives to learning and teaching in higher education. Both learning and career development happen naturally and optimally in ecologies, informal communities and partnerships. In the digital age, they are also highly networked. This book presents ten empirical case studies of educational practice that investigate the development of learner capabilities, teaching approaches, and institutional strategies in higher education, to foster lifelong graduate employability through social connectedness. Business

Convenience Triangle in White-Collar Crime The ‘convenience triangle’ is the dynamic relationship between motive, opportunity, and willingness to commit a crime, which culminates in the illegal acts which constitute white-collar crime. This book aims to discuss the role of the ‘convenience triangle’ in white-collar crime, how it affects the perpetration of these crimes, the impact of this on detection and prevention and the effects of the punitive measures taken against white-collar criminals. Business

A Case for Shareholders' Fiduciary Duties in Common Law Asia Reconceptualises the general meeting, controlling shareholders and institutional investors as fiduciaries in four leading common law Asian jurisdictions. Business

The Trust Revolution Traces the history of innovation and trust, demonstrating how the Internet offers new ways to rehabilitate and strengthen trust. Business

Model-Based Clustering and Classification for Data Science Colorful example-rich introduction to the state-of-the-art for students in data science, as well as researchers and practitioners. Business

From Divided Pasts to Cohesive Futures Offers an insightful yet readable study of the paths - and challenges - to social cohesion in Africa, by experienced historians, economists and political scientists. Business

New Perspectives on Pakistan's Political Economy Makes a major intervention in debates around the nature of the political economy of Pakistan, focusing on its contemporary social dynamics. Business

Statistical Modelling by Exponential Families A readable, digestible introduction to essential theory and wealth of applications, with a vast set of examples and numerous exercises. Business

Corporate Social Responsibility Scrutinizes contemporary approaches to corporate social responsibility and offers fresh perspective for scholars, managers and decision-makers. Business

Global Environment Outlook – GEO-6 An evidence-based policy summary to help governments, local authorities and businesses meet internationally agreed environmental goals. Also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core. Business

Contract Law Provides a fresh, topical and accessible account of the Australian law of contract. Business

The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa (2nd edition) Most people are rich for a single day in their lives: the day they retire and receive their retirement savings. This moment is more critical than many people realise – it marks the change from saving for retirement to drawing an income from savings that will ideally sustain them until they die. All too often, pensioners end up struggling financially because they make the wrong decisions after they retire. It is crucial for retirees to apply themselves to securing a sustainable income. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the vital issues that impact on retirement, such as taxation, investments, healthcare, estate plan¬ning and where to live when retired. It also identifies warning signs to look out for in order to avoid financial troubles. Written in clear and straightforward language by well-known journalist Bruce Cameron and respected financial planner Wouter Fourie, this is the ultimate guide to help you achieve a secure and successful retirement. Business

Become Your Own Financial Advisor New, updated edition of this bestseller! How can you become financially secure with the resources at your disposal? What is the safest way to invest and accumulate money? And why is it never too late to start planning your financial well-being? In this new, updated edition of the bestselling Become Your Own Financial Advisor, all of this, and much, much more, is explained. Money plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of our lives, and yet very few of us know how to save, where to invest and how to avoid money troubles. This highly accessible book is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their financial situation, from the financial novice who needs clear basic guidelines on how to deal with money, to those who are more financially savvy but want to supplement their knowledge. Covering a range of topics, including saving, investing, debt management and blunders to avoid, Become Your Own Financial Advisor provides people of all ages and levels of wealth with practical information on how to improve their finances. In the process, it shows that financial freedom is possible for everyone. This, the second edition of Become Your Own Financial Advisor, has been updated with new types of investments, fresh approaches to technology, the latest tax information and further feedback on ‘Julia’, the savings rock star. Business

Business Management for the IB Diploma Quantitative Skills Workbook Reinforce and improve your students mathematical skills for the compulsory quantitative questions with this write-in workbook. - Aid understanding of the syllabus requirements with questions presented in context of their topics, allowing students to better understand what the question is asking of them and what mathematical calculations they need to use. - Provide plenty of opportunities to practice quantitative skills, techniques, methods and questions with exam-style questions and a mock exam practice paper. - Enable exam success with tips and useful examiner hints. - Answers available at the back of the book. Business

The Economics of Soybean Disease Control Although soybean is a major global crop, it suffers significant losses often because of an incomplete understanding of the extent of soybean diseases, and the feasibility and benefits of disease control. This book covers evidence on disease incidence and severity, management strategies and new technologies. Business

The Origins of Unfairness In almost every human society some people get more and others get less. Why is inequity the rule in human societies? Philosopher Cailin O'Connor reveals how cultural evolution works on social categories such as race and gender to generate unfairness. Business

Lives on the Line Dial just about any toll-free number and chances are you'll be talking to a Filipino. In fact, around the year 2005, the country overtook India as the world's "voice capital." Lives on the Line argues that this has nothing to do with wages or accents. Rather, as Jeffrey J. Sallaz shows, there is a perfect match between offshored call centers and educated young Filipinos. For Filipina women and gay Filipinos in particular, call centers are veritable lifelines, and their lives tell us much about contemporary capitalism and the future of work. Business

Poverty Proof Why is it that some people work hard, yet remain poor? How is it that others seem to rise out of poverty and become affluent in a short span of time? If you want to know how to become rich relatively quickly, and avoid spending years working back-breakingly hard without ever breaking even, then read on. The answers to escaping poverty and becoming wealthy are actually well known and based on a number of powerful principles that have been tested by time and replicated in different countries, by families and individuals who have become astonishingly rich. So, what are these ideas that genuinely lift people out of poverty and ensure their personal wealth? Here are 50. They all work. They will make you richer. They remove the emotion, the politics and the clutter from our thoughts about wealth, and they go straight to the heart of one simple issue: what it genuinely takes to become rich. Prepare to train your brain for wealth. Prepare to become ‘poverty proof’ for life, Business

Making Money out of Property in South Africa New, updated edition of this bestseller! More than 60 000 readers can attest to finding Making Money out of Property an indispensable guide to investing in the lucrative South African property market. This bestselling property book has been updated to include the most current tax requirements and the latest developments relating to the local property market. Author and property expert Jason Lee sets out every step of the property-investing process, including how to find the right deals, how to negotiate and finance a property, and whether to hold on to or sell a property for financial gain. This book focuses on some of the professionals’ best-kept secrets, such as how to utilise agreements of sale, property investment structures, financing options and key economic factors influencing the property cycle. Most importantly, it explains how to make money in both rising and falling property markets.Making Money out of Property is a must-read for any first-time property purchaser or investor, as well as for experienced investors looking to polish their skills. Business

What to Do When the Bubble Pops Learn the personal and business strategies that will be essential to protect and preserve your assets and the few areas of the economy that will still do well during the upcoming market downturn. Business

Get it Done Now! Brian Tracy addresses the challenge of distraction in it’s many forms and shows you how to “feed your focus” on a daily basis. Business

Counter-shock The oil price collapse of 1985-6 had momentous global consequences: non-fossil energy sources quickly became uncompetitive, the previous talk of an OPEC 'imperium' was turned upside-down, the Soviet Union lost a large portion of its external revenues, and many Third World producers saw their foreign debts peak. Compared to the much-debated 1973 `oil shock', the `countershock' has not received the same degree of attention, even though its legacy has shaped the present-day energy scenario. This volume is the first to put the oil `counter-shock' of the mid-1980s into historical perspective. Featuring some of the most knowledgeable experts in the field, Counter-Shock offers a balanced approach between the globalpicture and local study cases. In particular, it highlights the crucial interaction between the oil counter-shock and the political `counterrevolution' against state intervention in economic management, put forward by Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in the same period. Business

Theories of Social Innovation As we grapple with how to respond to some of the world’s most pressing problems, such as inequality, poverty and climate change, there is growing global interest in ‘social innovation’ as a potential solution. But what exactly is ‘social innovation’? This book describes three ways to theorise social innovation when seeking to manage and organize for both social and economic progress. Business

Research Handbook of International Talent Management International talent management has become a critically important topic for scholarly discussion, in policy debates, and among the business community. Despite this, however, research into talent management tends to lack theoretical underpinnings, especially from an international, multidisciplinary, and comparative perspective. This Research Handbook fills this gap, bringing together a range of leading researchers, scholars, and thinkers to debate and advance the conceptualization and understanding of this multifaceted subject. Business

Research Handbook on Boards of Directors Boards of directors are complex systems, and it is imperative to understand what the contextual forces are that shape the direction and make-up of boards. This Research Handbook provides inspiration for researchers and practitioners interested in the manifold dimensions and facets of context surrounding boards of directors. Business

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Experimental Economics This volume offers a comprehensive review of experimental methods in economics. Its 21 chapters cover theoretical and practical issues such as incentives, theory and policy development, data analysis, recruitment, software and laboratory organization. The Handbook includes separate parts on procedures, field experiments and neuroeconomics, and provides the first methodological overview of replication studies and a novel set-valued equilibrium concept. As a whole, the combination of basic methods and current developments will aid both beginners and advanced experimental economists. Business

Handbook on Green Growth Economies around the world have arrived at a critical juncture: to continue to grow fuelled by fossil fuels and exacerbate climate change, or to move towards more sustainable, greener, growth. Choosing the latter is shown to help address climate change, as well as present new economic opportunities. This Handbook provides a deeper understanding of the concept of green growth, and highlights key lessons from the experience of green transformations across the world following a decade of ambitious stimulus packages and green reforms. Business

Self-Employment as Precarious Work Since the 1970s the long term decline in self-employment has slowed - and even reversed in some countries - and the prospect of ‘being your own boss’ is increasingly topical in the discourse of both the general public and within academia. Traditionally, self-employment has been associated with independent entrepreneurship, but increasingly it has become a form of precarious work. This book utilises evidence-based information to address both the current and future challenges of this trend as the nature of self-employment changes, as well as to demonstrate where, when and why self-employment has emerged as precarious work in Europe. Business

A Research Agenda for Economic Anthropology The financial crisis and its economic and political aftermath have changed the ways that many anthropologists approach economic activities, institutions and systems. This insightful volume presents important elements of this change. With topics ranging from the relationship of states and markets to the ways that anthropologists’ political preferences and assumptions harm their work, the book presents cogent statements by younger and established scholars of how existing research areas can be extended and the new avenues that ought to be pursued. Business

A Model for Islamic Development This book aims to explore and analyse Islamic Moral Economy (IME) as an alternative economic and social system to capitalism and socialism. It proposes a new model of Islamic development, integrating global development within an Islamic framework of spiritual development. It is argued that the failure of Muslim countries to provide basic necessities and an environment free of oppression and injustice can be overcome with this authentic Islamic development framework. In addition, this book can be an important study to identify the theological, political, social and economic boundaries for changing the society to produce IME oriented developmentalism. Business

Entrepreneurship and Context This book identifies Friederike Welter’s key contribution to entrepreneurship research over recent decades, and shows how her work is contextualised in time and place. The book gives a differentiated understanding of entrepreneurship and contexts, celebrating diversity as well as complexity. Business

Handbook of Regional Growth and Development Theories Regional economics - an established discipline for several decades - has undergone a period of rapid change in the last ten years resulting in the emergence of several new perspectives. At the same time the methodology of regional economics has also experienced some surprising developments. This fully revised and updated Handbook brings together contributions looking at new pathways in regional economics, written by many well-known international scholars. The aim is to present the most cutting-edge theories explaining regional growth and local development. The authors highlight the recent advances in theories, the normative potentialities of these theories and the cross-fertilization of ideas between regional and mainstream economists. It will be an essential source of reference and information for both scholars and students in the field. Business

A Research Agenda for Social Entrepreneurship In the last two decades social entrepreneurship has grown in energy and impact as entrepreneurial spirit has increasingly turned to finding solutions for social, cultural and environmental issues. As social entrepreneurship has grown in popularity, so too has its academic study. A Research Agenda for Social Entrepreneurship brings together contributions from developing paths in the field to signpost the directions ahead for the study of social entrepreneurship. Business

Sexual Harassment, the Abuse of Power and the Crisis of Leadership Within these pages James K. Beggan puts forward a novel approach to understanding sexual harassment by high value superstars in the workplace. The approach integrates ideas derived from evolutionary theory, utility theory, sexual scripting theory and research on the regulation of emotion. Besides providing a better understanding of the phenomenon, the book aims to contribute to the development of better techniques to prevent sexual harassment. Business

How to Conduct a Practice-based Study Practice-based approaches to knowing, learning, innovating, and managing have thrived in recent years. Calling upon numerous narratives from a range of research fields, the author offers insight into the many possibilities of practice research, highlighting the inextricable links between humans and technology as the key emergent trend in management studies. Developing an innovative posthumanist approach, this novel book offers a useful and insightful compass for the navigation of practice-based studies through the lens of exemplar vignettes from internationally acclaimed researchers. Business

Responsible Innovation in Digital Health Powerful new approaches and advances in medical systems drive increasingly high expectations for healthcare providers internationally. The form of digital healthcare - a suite of new technologies offering significant benefits in cost and quality - allow institutions to keep pace with society’s needs. This book covers the need for responsible innovation in this area, exploring the issues of implementation as well aspotential negative consequences to ensure digital healthcare delivers for the benefit of all stakeholders. Business

What Next for Sustainable Development? This book examines the international experience with sustainable development since the concept was brought to world-wide attention in Our Common Future, the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Scholars from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds engage with three critical themes: negotiating environmental limits; equity, environment and development; and transitions and transformations. In light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals recently adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, they ask what lies ahead for sustainable development. Business

Transforming Industrial Policy for the Digital Age This book argues that digital globalization is inducing deep and productive transformations, making industrial policy necessary in order to reorientate development towards inclusive and more sustainable growth. The book also demonstrates that industrialization remains an important development process for emerging countries. Regarding the future of jobs, the authors show how the substitution of labour in automation is not inevitable since technology is also complementary to human capital. Policymakers should pay more attention to the new skills that will be required. A particular concern is is the rapid change in technology and business compared to institutions which take time to adapt. Territories have an important role to play in order to speed-up institutional adaptation, providing they can act coherently with the other levels of government. Business

From Innovation to Entrepreneurship Innovation and entrepreneurship are often considered two sides of the same coin. But are the links between innovation and entrepreneurship as inextricable as we think? From Innovation to Entrepreneurship questions this seemingly interdependent relationship, highlighting the different requirements of innovation and entrepreneurship. This book disentangles theories of innovation and entrepreneurship, empirically revealing the overlaps and differences between them. Demonstrating that the pursuit of entrepreneurship is the key to economic development, Yasuyuki Motoyama explores the concept that people are at the heart of entrepreneurship ecosystems. Business

Media and Power in Southeast Asia Explores issues of global relevance around journalism's relationship with political power through the lens of Southeast Asian states. Business

Bayesian Econometric Methods Illustrates Bayesian theory and application through a series of exercises in question and answer format. Business

Third Party Funding Looks at legal, economic and policy issues related to third party funding in common law, civil law jurisdictions and international contexts. Business

Creativity in Research Provides concrete guidance, grounded in scientific literature, for researchers to build creative confidence in their work. Business

Management across Cultures This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to explore the latest approaches to cross-cultural management and global skill-building. Business

Food or War For anyone concerned about the health, safety, affordability, diversity, and sustainability of their food - and the peace of our planet. Business

Labour Law Written by prominent UK labour lawyers, this textbook is comprehensive and engaging, with detailed commentary and integrated materials. Business