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Wildwood: A Guide For Managers
Par Drusilla Campbell. 2003
Hannah was not yet a teenager when she pushed a fifteen-year-old assailant over a cliff to his death at Bluegang…
Creek. Her friends Liz and Jeanne kept the secret. Now middle-aged, the women confront their past, testing the limits of family and friendship. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2003The company: a short history of a revolutionary idea (Modern Library Chronicles)
Par John Micklethwait. 2003
Economist editors examine the history of the limited-liability joint-stock corporation--"the most important organization in the world"--from 3000 B.C. to the…
twenty-first century. The authors argue that companies have given the West a great competitive advantage and have, on the whole, evolved toward a more socially responsible posture. 2003An empire of plants: people and plants that changed the world
Par Toby Musgrave. 2002
Discusses the role of seven plants--tobacco, sugar cane, cotton, tea, poppies (opium), cinchona tree bark (quinine), and rubber--and how they…
influenced the rise of imperialism, overseas trade, and social changes. Also portrays the adventurers, merchants, and slaves who were engaged in the development of this economy. 2000Making self-employment work for people with disabilities
Par Cary Griffin, David Hammis. 2003
Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with disabilities information on how to start and maintain a…
small business. Includes suggestions on preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs, and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003The big fix: how the pharmaceutical industry rips off American consumers
Par Katharine Greider. 2003
Reporter analyzes the aggressive marketing and pricing practices of pharmaceutical companies while also recognizing the enormous benefits of their products…
in reducing pain and controlling illness. Discusses secret drug price policies, efforts to extend patent protection for high-priced blockbusters, research schemes, and advertising gimmicks that promote prescription drugs and increase health care costs. 2003Baghdad diaries: a woman's chronicle of war and exile
Par Nuha Radi. 1998
A western-educated Iraqi artist depicts her life in Baghdad during the 1991 Gulf War and her virtual exile in the…
years thereafter. Al-Radi records the everyday struggles of her relatives and friends to keep going in the face of bombing raids, the subsequent UN embargo and other fallouts of the warNot just a living: the complete guide to creating a business that gives you a life
Par Mark Henricks. 2002
Journalist turned freelance writer discusses the pros and cons of being a "lifestyle entrepreneur"--someone who starts a business for lifestyle…
reasons rather than financial rewards. Discusses personal suitability, timing, and practicalities. 2002Greenspan: the man behind the money
Par Justin Martin. 2000
The author uses interviews with Greenspan's family and associates to trace the Federal Reserve Board chairman's youth in Manhattan, years…
at New York University, careers in music and consulting, and rise to fame as presidential advisor and bank chief. Explores influences of economist Arthur Burns and novelist Ayn Rand. 2000Economics explained: everything you need to know about how the economy works and where it's going
Par Robert Heilbroner. 1998
Millionaire: the philanderer, gambler, and duelist who invented modern finance
Par Janet Gleeson. 1999
Chronicles John Law's Scottish childhood, his years studying economics, and his escape from prison after winning a duel. Recalls his…
rise to fame for devising the paper currency system of the eighteenth century; explores the impact of Law's financial innovations on banking, credit, and investment practices. 1999Explains why using fossil fuels to produce electricity is wasteful to consumers and harmful to the environment. Casten proposes a…
free market for electricity to encourage new energy technology that will improve efficiency, reducing costs and cutting emissionsBookstore: the life and times of Jeannette Watson and Books & Co
Par Lynne Tillman. 1999
History of the independent bookstore owned and operated by Watson from 1978 until its closing in 1997. Based on extensive…
interviews, discusses the booklover who founded the enterprise and describes the writers and readers who frequented what became a legendary store. 1999Just generosity: a new vision for overcoming poverty in America
Par Ronald Sider. 1999
An evangelical Christian's visionary strategy to reduce poverty in the United States--the richest nation on Earth in the twenty-first century.…
Notes that the solution to this issue requires moral, spiritual, socioeconomic, and structural changes, and proposes a joint effort by Christians and other people of goodwill. 1999The life of a mathematical genius who contributed to game theory, computer architecture, the study of the universe, and the…
mystery of prime numbers--all before age thirty. Then schizophrenia enveloped his mind and he spent thirty more years in and out of mental hospitals before a spontaneous recovery returned him to the world of researchOne world, ready or not: the manic logic of global capitalism
Par William Greider. 1997
Contends that twentieth-century capitalism is driven by the imperatives of global industrial revolution. Examines negative consequences of the trend toward…
multinational corporations. Recommends remedies for economic problems of the future emphasizing the need for cooperation among countriesTyping and keyboarding for everyone with typing tutor 6 (Typing And Keyboarding For Everyone Ser.)
Par Arco, Nathan Levine. 1998
Explores cultural issues associated with globalization by examining the role of McDonald's restaurants in five distinct societies--in Beijing, Hong Kong,…
Taipei, Seoul, and Japan. Shows how the chain adapts to suit local circumstances and how Asians use McDonald's for their own benefit--for birthday parties, for dating couples, or as a woman's sanctuaryThe essential Galbraith
Par John Galbraith. 2001
Key selections from five decades of writing on economic topics. In introductions written in 2001, the author places the essays…
in historical context and comments on their continued relevance. The last entry is Galbraith's speech "The Unfinished Business of the Century," given at the London School of Economics in 1999. 2001In this helpful how-to, author Tom Kendrick reveals field-proven principles for navigating high-pressure situations, so you can overcome any obstacle.…
Even with a terrific project management program in place, problems can arise to derail your team's hard work. This book explores a wide range of challenging scenarios and practical solutions and is packed with insightful answers to over 100 of your most urgent project management questions. In 101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them, you'll learn how to: keep a project on track despite unavoidable interruptions; how to prevent unreliable outside collaborators from jeopardizing the entire project; how to manage project teams who have little or no project management experience; how to make up for lost time without cutting corners; and how to succeed—even in the face of threatened budget cuts. The last thing you need in the heat of battle is to dive into project management theories. While there's no one right answer to the challenges you face as a project manager, 101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them has a plethora of actionable guidelines that help you troubleshoot quickly so you can get back to doing what you do bestBen & Jerry's double-dip: lead with your values and make money, too
Par Ben Cohen. 1997
Cohen and Greenfield continue their story begun by Lager in Ben and Jerry's, the Inside Scoop (RC 39204, BR 9763).…
The two founders of the international ice cream company explain the idea of a value-led business and discuss how the concept can help the company as well as the community. An example is their free cones to persons registering to vote