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Angel Time: The Songs of the Seraphim, Book One
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rice, Anne, PUBLISHER: Seal Books, Anne Rice returns to the mesmerizing storytelling that has captivated readers for more than three decades with this new novel -- the first book in a new series called "Songs of the Seraphim." Angel Time is a dark, suspenseful novel about angels, reluctant assassins and a journey of redemption. Toby O'Dare -- a.k.a. Lucky the Fox -- has fallen far from grace. He is a contract killer who carries out violence whenever and wherever he is told, a soulless soul who takes orders from someone he calls "The Right Man." When a mysterious stranger comes into Lucky's nightmarish world and offers him a chance to save lives rather than destroy them, Lucky seizes the opportunity to escape the darkness. He is lifted in (angel) time and carried back through the ages to the primitive and treacherous world of thirteenth-century England, where Jews live an uneasy existence. He begins a journey that leads him from the medieval villages of England to the cities of London and Paris as his quest becomes a story of danger and flight, loyalty and betrayal, selflessness and love. "From the Hardcover edition."
The Physics of Business Growth: Mindsets, System, and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hess, Edward D. / Liedtka, Jeanne, PUBLISHER: Stanford University Press, Organic business growth is governed by its own natural laws--underlying truths that set the stage for growth and innovation, much in the way that Einstein's law of relativity accounts for the movement of objects in the space-time continuum. The most fundamental law is that uncertainty is the only certainty. Dominating forces are ambiguity and change; the processes at work involve exploration, invention, and experimentation. Unfortunately, these truths run counter to the principles of stability, predictability, and linearity that have long informed the design of our firms. "The Physics of Business Growth" helps readers understand how to create growth in today's business environment, providing them a roadmap and a set of practical tools to navigate its challenges. The book lays out a three step formula that will prove invaluable to professionals who have the opportunity to influence growth now, as well as to tomorrow's growth leaders, guiding them in (1) creating the right employee and organizational mindsets to enable growth (2) building an internal corporate growth system, and (3) putting in place processes that result in identifying opportunities, launching growth experiments, and managing a growth portfolio.
Stylish studio with AC and utilities included in Rome city
Proposto da: Agenzia Affitto: € Tipo Immobile: monolocale Mq: 25 Quartiere: Centro storico Spotahome is proud to present a cosy and stylish studio for rent, located on Vicolo dell Vacche, right in the heart of Rome. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to live in the city centre as you will be located nearby many attractions, as well as gelato shops and pizzerias. To ensure your life is as comfortable as possible, the apartment is equipped with an AC unit and all utilities are included in the rent. You will be able to enjoy all new and modern furniture in the living area as well as the bathroom, equipped with a shower. The studio has a unique loft bed, featuring plenty of pillows to make sure you have a good night rest. The area of the apartment is 25m2. Appartamento di 1 stanze, a Rome, Vicolo delle Vacche. L´area dell´appartamento è di 25 metri quadri. Il tempo minimo d´affitto è di 30 giorni.Contattaci per maggiori informazioni. https://www.spotahome.com/rome/studios/?utm_source=bakeca&utm_medium=cfposting&utm_campaign=normalads
A Small Family Business
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayckbourn, Alan, PUBLISHER: Samuel French Trade, Alan Ayckbourn Comedy Characters: 7 male, 5 female Multiple Interior Scenes England's master of satire is in top form in this comic morality play which was triumphantly presented by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Jack McCraken has the opportunity of a lifetime: he is the new head of a family furniture business and believes he will initiate a new age of honesty and integrity. He quickly learns that everyone else involved in the enterprise has a vested interest in maintaining business as usual, rife with dishonesty and deceit. "One of Alan Ayckbourn's best." -The New York Times "If you demand your fun fast and furious, this is your ticket." - The New York Post "You'll laugh 'till it hurts. Don't miss it " - WNEW Radio "The laughs never stop. Easily one of the best plays to arrive in this Broadway season." - USA Today "Ayckbourn has never written more skillfully." -Evening Standard "Brilliant." - Financial Times "The laughs heap up, but by the evening's end our theatre's master craftsman and finest recorder of social nuance has delivered a disturbing morality play."- London Daily News
Ancient Light
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Banville, John, PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group, The Man Booker Prize-winning author of "The Sea" gives us a brilliant, profoundly moving new novel about an actor in the twilight of his life and his career: a meditation on love and loss, and on the inscrutable immediacy of the past in our present lives. Is there any difference between memory and invention? That is the question that fuels this stunning novel, written with the depth of character, the clarifying lyricism, and the heart-wrenching humor that have marked all of John Banville's extraordinary works. And it is the question that haunts Alexander Cleave as he plumbs the memories of his first--and perhaps only--love (he, just fifteen, the woman more than twice his age, the mother of his best friend; the situation impossible, thrilling, devouring, and finally devastating)... and of his daughter, lost to a kind of madness of mind and heart that Cleave can only fail to understand. When his stunted acting career is suddenly, inexplicably revived with a movie role portraying a man who may not be who he says he is, his young leading lady--famous and fragile--unwittingly gives him the opportunity to see with aching clarity the "chasm that yawns between the doing of a thing and the recollection of what was done."
Libro in inglese Visual marketing
Vendo libro VISUAL Social Media Marketing #VSMM By Krista Neher Boot Camp Publishing, In ottimo stato, pari al nuovo Pag. 119 Dimensioni: 14 x 22 cm circa Testo interamente in INGLESE CONTENT Chapter 1: Introdution Chapter 2: Why Visual Social Media Marketing? Chapter 3: Your Image Strategy for Visual Social Media Marketing Chapter 4: Images and Your Website Chapter 5: Images and Social Media Chapter 6: Images on Social Media Case Studies: Hubspot and Pure Michigan Get It Right Chapter 7: Pinterest for Business Chapter 8: Pinterest Case Studies: Sony, Petplan, and Jetsetter Chapter 9: Instagram for Business Chapter 10: Instagram Case Studies: Easy to Assemble, Pure Michigan, Koyal Wholesale, and Dogs of Instagram Chapter 11: Infographics Chapter 12: Infographics Case Studies: Avalaunch Media and Unmetric See Success with Infographics Chapter 13: Images to Create for the Visual Web Chapter 14: Your Action Plan for Visual Social Media Marketing #VSMM Dal retro copertina: "Visual Social Media Marketing is a trend that is taking the social media marketing world by storm. Visual social networks like Pinterest and Instagram are the quickest growing social networks. On Blogs, Facebook and LinkedIn images are driving the most clicks, views and traffic back to websites. If images aren't part of your digital strategy, you are missing out on a huge opportunity."
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gottman, John M. / Goleman, Daniel P. / de Claire, Joan, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, "Intelligence That Comes from the Heart" Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" is a guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. And as acclaimed psychologist and researcher John Gottman shows, once they master this important life skill, emotionally intelligent children will enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, better performance in school, and healthier social relationships. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will equip parents with a five-step "emotion coaching" process that teaches how to: * Be aware of a child's emotions * Recognize emotional expression as an opportunity for intimacy and teaching * Listen empathetically and validate a child's feelings * Label emotions in words a child can understand * Help a child come up with an appropriate way to solve a problem or deal with an upsetting issue or situation Written for parents of children of all ages, "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will enrich the bonds between parent and child and contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults.
A Decorator's Tales by the Yard: Memoirs of a New Jersey
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kearney, Roseann, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, In the beginning, there was nothing. Then God created the sky, the birds, the flowers and of course, people.Every time I begin a new decorating project, I can't help but think of the beginning. Along with my very talented contractors, I try to create an environment that makes my clients happy.I consider myself so fortunate to be able to create a sky, a landscape, a garden room, a barn or a castle, anything my client desires. I work with the best, well-known artists, furniture designers, architects and builders to make my client's dreams become a reality.I have been decorating over thirty years and I have been so lucky to have worked in so many beautiful homes with so many wonderful peopleDecorating has offered me the opportunity to do exactly what I love to do most, to shop without spending my own money, and to make people happy. Who could ask for more?When I decorate someone's home, I become very close to them and become part of their lives. Sometimes I feel as if I become like a member of their family. I become their doctor, lawyer, their friend and especially their listener.
Smart Calling: Eliminate the Fear, Failure, and Rejection
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sobczak, Art, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, How to avoid rejection and get a win on every sales call Cold calling is not only the potentially fastest and most profitable way to initiate a new sales contact and insert oneself into a buying process-- it's also one of the most dreaded tasks a salesperson could perform. The solution is Art Sobczak's unique, never-experience-rejection-again system, Smart Calling. "Smart Calling "is a guide to placing sales calls while minimizing the pain, fear, and rejection associated with cold calling, and being successful in achieving one's objective. While other books on cold calling dispense long-perpetuated myths, this book empowers readers to take action, call prospects, and hear "Yes" more often. Full of hundreds of real-world examples with word-for-word conversational language Sobczak's proven process will appeal to even the most calling-averse person Outlines specific techniques for avoiding the pain of rejection and turning a cold call into a successful sales opportunity No salesperson should pick up the phone without reading this book and absorbing its clear, field-tested methods for turning the cold call from a nasty and often fruitless rite-of-passage to profitable tool.
Me from the Inside: My Life, My Lust, My Love.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jahbu, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, For years, many have enjoyed Jahbuas poetry through various anthologies and scrapbooks, readings, and open-mic venues. The warm receptions have inspired him to author this book about his personal lifeathe struggles, the triumphs, and the glory. me from the inside is Jahbuas testimony to the benevolence of lifeas breath. The poems bound within these covers are snapshots of Jahbuas experiences, feelings, and innermost thoughts. Vividly they reflect the ups and downs of an emotionally charged soul. Profoundly influenced by his upbringing and relationships throughout his life, Jabhu felt compelled to write his story in song, hoping his highs and lows would be inspiration for others. The poems announce Jahbuas undying pursuit of spiritual bliss, an expression of which he believes will allow him the opportunity to be free. As so many others, he has devoted his life researching for reason. A student of mathematics and philosophy, Jahbu was unsatisfied with their limitations and sought out to find a different muse. Jahbu feels that his pursuit of freedom is not in vain, regardless of the afflictions he must endure. He believes the answers are out there, for which he will travel to the depths of insanity to find.
My Recollection of Chicago
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leacock, Stephen / Spadoni, Carl, PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press, Disillusioned by the General Drudgery of his Job, Stephen Leacock resigned from his teaching position at Upper Canada College in to pursue graduate studies. 'At Chicago, ' Leacock wrote wryly, 'they made a genial pretense that I was fit for the graduate school in economics. It is a little hard to see why, except that I was obviously not fit to die.' Leacock graduated from the university in . His dissertation, until now, was thought to be lost. Carl Spadoni's discovery of this thesis -- unread since its defense -- gives readers a unique opportunity to re-examine Leacock's philosophies. 'The Doctrine of Laissez Faire' reveals the early roots of his scepticism about political economy on which his later works of humour fed. In it, Leacock attempts to demystify the dogmatic opposition to state intervention based on this economic precept. In his introduction, Spadoni provides the historical background for an intellectual understanding of Leacock's thesis. The first part of this book is a short essay by Leacock in which he reminisces on his graduate years at Chicago. The second part consists of his newly unearthed thesis. Together, they provide a better understanding of one of the major figures of Canadian cultural theory.
China's Rise - Threat or Opportunity?
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yee, Herbert S., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The phenomenal growth of Chinese economic and military power in the first decade of the 21st century has drawn world-wide attention. Perceptions of China's rise have shifted from seeing China as a threat to a more mixed view, where China is seen as playing a key role in economic recovery, taking an increasingly responsible role in world affairs, and contributing significantly to scientific and technological advances. This book argues that China will only become a truly global power when its rising power status is accepted, or at least tolerated, by other major powers and Chinaa (TM)s neighbours. Filling a major gap in the existing literature, it presents a comprehensive overview of how China's rise is perceived in a wide range of countries and regions a " these include China's neighbours, other world powers, the parts of China not part of mainland China - Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau - and regions of the world where China is having an unexpected impact, such as the Middle East. It also examines changing perceptions of China in the western media. Overall, the book demonstrates that whilst many countries and regions are much more positive about China's rise than they were before, considerable nervousness and concern persists.
Your American Birthright: Investing in Oil and Gas
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Stephen M., PUBLISHER: Leland Energy Inc, "Your American Birthright" is a practical, how-to guide for the successful investor who wants to learn the necessary background for investing in domestic oil and natural gas production. Unlike most countries around the world, America offers its investors the opportunity to gain wealth through direct participation in domestic oil and gas production. "Your American Birthright" cogently describes the current world's energy markets as becoming more competitive. While there is still a substantial supply of oil and gas, locating it and bringing it to market is a difficult and arduous process. These limitations, coupled with the current surge in the growing global demand for energy consumption, will keep the energy markets increasingly profitable for those investors who are able to take advantage of these financial opportunities. "Your American Birthright" clearly explains all aspects involved in domestic oil and gas production and in energy investments. He also discusses how direct participation in energy production investments favorably compares to other investment alternatives, such as stocks, bonds and real estate. "Your American Birthright" contains a chapter of frequently asked questions that require objective answers all investors need to know. For the novice, Mr. Thompson provides a convenient glossary of energy related terminology.
Freedom's Altar
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Price, Charles F., PUBLISHER: John F. Blair Publisher, The Civil War has left the Curtis family with a dead daughter, two dead sons, vengeful neighbors, and a once-grand home now broken down. Just as debilitating is Judge Madison Curtis's guilt over his actions in wartime, when he sacrificed another family to save his own. The most immediate reminder of the judge's past sins is a man he once held in bondage, who has returned to the mountains of western North Carolina after serving the Union army. In slavery, the Curtises knew him as Black Gamaliel, but he now insists on being known by his proper name -- Daniel McFee. They achieve an uneasy peace as Daniel proposes a sharecropping arrangement and begins a new life in freedom. But the judge perceives that the opportunity for true racial reconciliation after the war is being squandered. Militating against it is an antihero who would elevate the blacks by crushing the landed whites -- a demagogue by day and a killer by night. This novel examines those sacrificed on freedom's altar, from former Confederate soldiers to former slaves, all of whom struggle against bitterness to discover their better selves at an hour of need.
The Intelligent Student's Guide to Learning at University
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: Common Ground Publishing, You're about to start a university degree, and whether you have just left school or are returning to study after some years there are many things you need to know about learning at university. This invaluable guide will assist you to understand all facets of your university study and to become a successful and satisfied student. It will enable you to: become an active, independent and self-directed learner; adjust to the academic expectations (of ten assumed and unspoken) and the university environment; gain practical skills and strategies for learning: develop transferable skills and attitudes for lifelong learning; concentrate on understanding as the key to university learning; be self-confident as a university student; avoid some of the common mistakes made by students in their first year; and become a successful learner. Reflection and evaluation exercises at the beginning of each chapter provide an opportunity to evaluate your current learning habits, prepare you for new ideas and make you more aware of the experience of learning. Advice from other students-genuine voices taken from a survey of exiting first year students-will assist you to see some of the pitfalls and methods of recovery. Finally, useful templates for a weekly study timetable, testtaking strategies and a semester planner are also provided.
Divorcing: The Complete Guide for Men and Women
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Belli, Melvin M. / Belli / Krantzler, Mel, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, This is the one-step guide for all the problems you must confront. Whether you are just realizing your marriage must come to an end, or are embarking on your new life as a single person, or are at any stage in between, "Divorcing "reassuringly and clearly answers all the vexing questions-emotional, legal, financial-you are facing. Mel Krantzler, Ph.D., America's foremost divorce psychologist, offers uplifting advice to bring you through the emotional turmoil of divorce and let you use it as an opportunity for personal growth. His techniques for dealing with stress, coping with estrangement from spouse and children, and forming new relationships have brought Dr. Krantzler's many clients to new levels of confidence and self-esteem. Melvin M. Belli, Sr., the renowned trial attorney, gives you the same counsel his famous clients pay thousands of dollars for: How to choose the right lawyer, protect your finances, obtain the best conditions for custody and visitation, and keep your new relationships from adversely affecting child custody and support. Thoroughly up-to-date, "Divorcing "is one source that will keep you together, even if your marriage is breaking up.
Connecting Peace, Purpose, & Prosperity: A Survival Guide &
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Severson, Rob, PUBLISHER: Dog Ear Publishing, "Rob Severson allowed me to laugh with and at myself more than any other human being, but always with a little life lesson to be gained." -Dean E. Johnson, Former Minnesota State Senator "Rob has a genius for expressing profound truths in simple ways, and there is much wisdom to be gained from the reading of this book." - Dick Amundson, CEO of Tentmakers "I really admire the way Rob has transposed his life experiences into something of value to others." - Mike Conley, Chairman and CEO of Conley Family Foundation Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperityis a practical and faith-based approach to finding success in life by addressing the issues of control, faith, and keeping the doors open to opportunity. Written with candor and humor directly addressing the author's daughters and granddaughters, this is also for anyone making their career start, or for those who are embarking on life-changing turns toward a better future. Rob Severson has run a successful financial consulting business for over 18 years. When not working or volunteering, Rob enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, making new connections, and trying on new hats. He lives with his wife Judy in Deephaven, Minnesota. www.robseverson.com
Party Organization and Activism in the American South Party
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Steed, Robert P. / Hadley, Charles D. / Clark, John A., PUBLISHER: University Alabama Press, These new essays map the ways political parties remain vital components in the American political system, especially in the eleven states in the South. As Tocqueville noted more than 100 years ago, "No countries need associations more... than those with a democratic social state." Although some contemporary observers see a decline in associations, especially in the political sphere, the contributors in this volume argue not only that political parties remain an essential component of the American political system but also that grassroots political groups have revitalized the political process, especially in the South. Using data gathered from local party officials in the eleven southern states, the authors examine such key issues as: Who becomes involved in local party organizations and why? How do parties recruit and retain workers? What are the ideological and issue orientations of these activists? How does intraparty factionalism affect local party organizations? What is the connection between the party organization and its external environment? The large regional database provides these contributors with the opportunity to extend the study of local party organization and activists, thus addressing some of the significant gaps in previous research. The additional data enable them to clarify the nature of local party organizations and, in a larger sense, the role of the parties in the contemporary American political system.
How to Draw and Paint the Outdoors
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Butterfield, Moira, PUBLISHER: Booksales, No child's toy or game can provide the endless hours of enjoyment that a creative project can. With the help of the Art For Children series, kids will never run out of new, exciting ideas for projects they can accomplish on their own with fabulous results. Art For Children is a collection of colorful, fun, how-to books that teach young people the basics of a wide variety of arts and crafts -- from painting and cartooning to jewelry making and print making. Each volume in the series contains dozens of projects described in detailed, yet simple, language and accompanied by four-color photography to illustrate the creative process each step of the way. The Art For Children books, with their multitude of projects and easy-to-follow instructions, guarantee superb results whatever the child's age or ability level -- from the budding young artist to the creatively-challenged. Rarely is a child more entertained than when creating something from his or her own imagination, and never more proud than when presenting a special gift made by him or herself. Art For Children provides boys and gifts with the opportunity to do just that. And, with over copies in print, it's clear that parents appreciate the educational and motivational qualities of this unique series too.
Internship Industrial Controller
Dana Incorporated acquired in February the Power Transmission and Fluid Power businesses from Brevini. People, product portfolios, know-how, capabilities, assets are now within the business unit Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and thanks to that, Dana becomes the unique solutions provider in the Off-Highway and Industrial sectors that can manage power conveyance to move machines and also perform work functions. Power Transmission and Fluid Power products will be marketed under the overarching umbrella of Dana Brevini Motion Systems, that represents a complete range of mechanical transmissions and hydraulic-electronic components which, by integrating diverse technologies, fulfills the requirements of many different sectors concerning the main working functions. We are looking for Internship Industrial Controller, the opportunity: Candidate will be involved in Budget/Forecast process Candidate will support the CAPEX/OPEX monitoring and will be trained on Sap/HFM/SmartView tools Candidate will manage Cost Centers and Internal Orders creation Candidate will support the process of Inventory evaluation and Slow Moving Analysis Candidate will be involved in SOX/CATS key controls -Laurea in Economia o Ingegneria Gestionale -lingua inglese -Conoscenza Pacchetto Office -titolo preferenziale è avere una precedente esperienza anche in stage in aziende strutturate nell’ambito del Controlling - Stage di 6 mesi - Rimborso previsto di 600 Euro mensili - Mensa interna a carico dell'azienda - Sede: Reggio Emilia
Exploring English
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Tim / Rowe, Allan, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Longman, -- Communicative, student-centered activities enable students to engage in meaningful communication. A wealth of pair work, role plays, and group work helps students learn cooperatively. -- Abundant practice -- oral and written -- reinforces new concepts in guided and open-ended formats. -- Grammar is presented and recycled in interesting and humorous contexts -- both readings and conversations -- so that students experience how the language is really used. -- Basic competencies are taught in context: asking directions, taking a bus, buying food, shopping for clothes, etc. -- Ample opportunity for review is provided in each chapter, using all four language skills. In addition, every fourth chapter is a review chapter. -- Student Books are fully illustrated with humorous four-color drawings (Books 1-4). Clear direction lines and headings make Student Books "transparent" to students and teachers alike. -- Workbooks feature lessons closely coordinated with the lessons in the text, and provide additional writing practice with the same grammatical structures and vocabulary. -- Teacher's Resource Manuals for each level include reduced Student Book pages accompanied by page-by-page teaching suggestions. -- Audiocassettes for each level include the dialogues, stories, and pronunciation exercises in the Student Books. A variety of voices, accompanied by appropriate sound effects, gives students opportunities to hear English spoken by native speakers. -- Screening and Placement Tests assure accurate placement of students.
Appartamento via Zara, Roma
Trieste - Villa Paganini - via Zara in splendida palazzina d'epoca proponiamo in vendita luminoso appartamento al quarto ed ultimo piano composto da ingresso, salone, cucina abitabile, tre camere da letto, bagno e balcone. L'immobile si presenta pressochè allo stato originario ed offre, ristrutturandolo, l'opportunità di realizzare un appartamento di pregio in un contesto elegante e di sicuro valore. Nei pressi Villa Paganini, Villa Torlonia, l'Università Luiss, comodo a tutti i servizi e ben collegato con i mezzi pubblici. € trattabili Classe Energetica G (175 kWh/mqa) RED Srl contattare Fabio Isaia +++++++++++++++ A T T E N Z I O N E V I S I T E S O S P E S E +++++++++++++++ Trieste - Villa Paganini - via Zara in beautiful vintage building offer for sale sunny apartment on the fourth floor comprises entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and balcony. The property is almost to its original state and offers, restructuring it, the opportunity to realize a furnished apartment in an elegant and safe value. Near Villa Paganini, Villa Torlonia, Luiss University, convenient to all services and well connected by public transport. € negotiable Energy Class G (175 kWh / MQA) RED Srl contact Fabio Isaia +++++++++++++++ C A R E V I S I T S S U S P E N D E D +++++++++++++ Tipo di bene: Appartamento Superficie: 140 m²
World Development Report : Equity and Development
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: World Bank Group, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, The World Development Report : Equity and Opportunity presents a social development strategy organized around the themes of social inclusion, cohesion, and accountability. It examines equality of opportunities--a potentially important factor affecting both the workings of the investment environment and the empowerment of the poor--by building on and extending existing accountability frameworks presented in the Report. The Report is divided into three parts. Part I describes patterns of inequality in a range of variables both at the national and global level-incomes, educational achievements, health indicators, power, and influence. Part II highlights reasons why some levels of inequality in the variables presented in Part I may be too high-whether for intrinsic reasons or because they harm the attainment of competing values, such as the level of goods and services in the economy. Part III discusses policies that affect the relationship between equity and the development process at a national and global level. This section includes policies that could help reduce the levels of some intermediate inequalities and focuses on circumstances in which these polices form the basis for more rapid overall development and faster poverty reduction. Now in its twenty-eighth edition, the World Development Report offers practical insights for policymakers, business developers, economic advisers, researchers, and professionals in the media and in non-governmental organizations. It is also an essential supplement to economic and development courses in both academic and professional settings.
Breaking the Bank
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McDonough, Yona Zeldis, PUBLISHER: Downtown Press, MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING Mia Saul is down on her luck. Dumped by her husband, jettisoned from her job, and estranged from her adored older brother, she and her young daughter, Eden, have had to make a downscale move to a crummy apartment, where their neighbors include a tough young drug dealer and a widower who lets his dogs use the hallways as their own personal litter box. Juggling a series of temporary jobs, wrangling with her ex-husband over child support, and trying to keep pace with Eden's increasingly erratic behavior have left Mia weary and worn out. EXCEPT WHEN IT IS So when a seemingly functional ATM starts handing Mia thousands and thousands of dollars -- and not deducting the money from her account, because it sure isn't in there -- she isn't about to give it back. Her newfound cash stash opens up a world of opportunity, and a whole lot of trouble. Worried friends, family, and in-laws start questioning her judgment about everything, and the cops really, really want to know where all that cash is coming from. And then there's Patrick, a man Mia most definitely would never have met if things hadn't spun out of control. Mia is beginning to think that maybe somebody, somewhere, is trying to teach her a lesson about what matters in life, and what doesn't....
The Well-Timed Strategy: Managing the Business Cycle for
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Navarro, Peter, PUBLISHER: Wharton School Publishing, Most companies ignore one of their best opportunities for honing competitive advantage: the opportunity to proactively manage business cycles and economic turbulence. Despite the profound impact that the business cycle has on the fortunes and fate of so many businesses large and small--and the employees and investors that depend on them--you will not find a single book that offers a comprehensive guide to strategically and tactically managing the business cycle. "The Well-Timed Strategy" shows you how to manage not just the business cycle and industry cycles but also today's unprecedented level of macroeconomic turbulence. Peter Navarro shows how to align every facet of business strategy, tactics, and operations to reflect changing business conditions--so you can ride with the business cycle--not get run over. Drawing on hundreds of examples (including such well-known names as Abercrombie and Fitch, Gateway Computers, Anheuser Busch, Proctor and Gamble, Berkshire Hathaway, Southwest Airlines, and the U.S. Navy) Navarro distills clear, simple management principles for managing economic upswings and downswings. The author addresses everything from inventory, production, and supply chain management to marketing, pricing, and long-term capital investment. Navarro presents examples from around the globe, ranging from Broadcom and Cemex to Paccar and Xilinx Chinese real estate developers to U.S. small caps. Clear, concise, and exceptionally readable, "The Well-Timed Strategy" makes complex macroeconomic forecasting easy to understand -- and even easier to act upon.