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Book SynopsisThis is the third edition of a popular introductory guide to the function and future of the air cargo supply chain, an industry which responded with remarkable efficiency when faced with the challenges and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It reviews the role & strategy of air cargo and its contribution to world trade.Table of Contents1 Basics of Air Logistics; 2 Integrators; 3 Ground Handling; 4 Airports; 5 History; 6 Security; 7 Special Cargoes; 8 The Multimodal Family; 9 Technology in Air Logistics; 10 The Environment Challenge; 11 Career Opportunities in Air Logistics; 12 Views of the Future; 13 Glossary of Common Terms

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Book SynopsisThe rates of medical bullying, absences by LGBT+ professionals due to lack of safety in the workplace, and subsequent suicidality for LGBT+ youth and adults are exponentially higher than for non-LGBT+ youth and adults. As a result, many LGBT+ patients and professionals are suffering needlessly, and many business leaders are unsure of what to do. This book solves that problem.Featuring real-life situations and scenarios, a glossary, and further resources, this book enables professionals in a variety of business roles to integrate foundational concepts into their everyday interactions with potential and current employees to create an overall medical workplace culture that nurtures a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming environment for all. This book can be utilized by independent readers, department teams, and entire medical corporations reading experiences.Setting out best practices and professional guidance for creating an LGBT+ inclusive medical workplaceTrade ReviewThe number one reason why gender-affirming care is so critical, is because it is lifesaving. There are few interventions in the modern medical era that we can truly call lifesaving, but gender-affirming care is one of those. We know that when gender-diverse individuals have access to an affirming and culturally and clinically competent healthcare provider, they have decreased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Gender-affirming care includes any aspect of healthcare that is delivered in a way that is informed by the lived experience of gender-diverse people with both cultural and clinical competence. It can include primary care, mental health support, gender-affirming hormone therapy, gender-affirming surgery, any other specialty care for general health, and more.Gender-affirming care education starts in our health profession schools including medical school, graduate medical education programs, nursing school, pharmacy school, public health school, physician assistant school, social work school, psychology programs, physical therapy, and more. We need more educational programs for healthcare professionals who have finished their training programs, who did not have access to gender-affirming care education while in school. We know that gender-diverse individuals have better health outcomes when they have even one supportive person in their life. We can all provide gender-affirming care in whatever we do. A great place to start or continue to do that is by reading The Medical Professional’s Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion: Creating a Workplace Culture that Nurtures a Welcoming, Inclusive, and Affirming Environment.Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, MD (she/her)Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of PlumeTable of ContentsForeword by Dr. Marci Bowers, President of World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Preface. Acknowledgments. How Big of a Problem Is This? About the Author. Introduction. SECTION I THE FOUNDATION: TERMINOLOGY AND INSIGHTS. 1 Safety. 2 Hate Crimes. 3 Allyship. 4 Privilege. 5 Intersectionality. 6 Battle Fatigue. 7 Terminology. 8 Masking and Coming Out. 9 More Terminology. 10 Medical Experiences. 11 Retransitioning and Detransitioning & Going Back into the Closet. Additional Useful Terminology for Section I. Questions and Answers. Research Your Resources. Trans Joy. In Closing. SECTION II SCENARIOS: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE. Scenario 1. Scenario 2. Scenario 3. Scenario 4. Scenario 5. Scenario 6. Scenario 7. Scenario 8. Scenario 9. Scenario 10. Scenario 11. Scenario 12. Scenario 13. Scenario 14. Scenario 15. Scenario 16. SECTION III PUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE. 12 Assessing Your Workplace. 13 In the Medical Office and Collaborative Spaces. 14 Leadership and Learning Materials. 15 How to Implement Change. In Closing. Afterword Written by Danny Roberts, Star of MTV’s The Real World: New Orleans. Appendix I: Opposition. Appendix II: Suggested Readings & Resources. Appendix III: Suggested Reading for Youth. Index.

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Book SynopsisSince A Guide to IT Contracting: Checklists, Tools, and Techniques first published, several alarming trends have developed in the technology contracting industry. These trends include: The Dawn of the As-Is Technology Product The Ever-Changing Product Where in the World Is My Data? To meet these challenges, the Second Edition helps business managers and lawyers explore alternate solutions from other vendors, conduct simultaneous negotiations with other vendors, and, generally, ensure prospective vendors understand they can lose the deal if they refuse to act reasonably.Distilling the most critical business and legal lessons learned through the author's decades of legal experience drafting and negotiating IT-related agreements, this single volume lets readers quickly access information on virtually every type of technology agreement. Structured to focus on a particular type of IT agreement,Table of ContentsChapter 1. Collecting Basic Deal InformationChapter 2. Software License AgreementsChapter 3. Nondisclosure AgreementsChapter 4. Professional Services AgreementsChapter 5. Statements of WorkChapter 6. Cloud Computing AgreementsChapter 7. Click-Wrap, Shrink-Wrap, and Web-Wrap AgreementsChapter 8. Maintenance and Support AgreementsChapter 9. Service Level AgreementsChapter 10. Idea Submission AgreementsChapter 11. Joint Marketing AgreementsChapter 12. Software Development Kit (SDK) AgreementsChapter 13. Key Issues and Guiding Principles for Negotiating aSoftware License or OEM AgreementChapter 14. Drafting OEM Agreements (When the Company is the OEM)Chapter 15. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)AgreementsChapter 16. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) ComplianceChapter 17. Reducing Security Risks in Information Technology ContractsChapter 18. Website Assessment AuditsChapter 19. Critical Considerations for Protecting IP in aSoftware Development EnvironmentChapter 20. Transactions Involving Financial Services Companies as the CustomerChapter 21. Source Code Escrow AgreementsChapter 22. Integrating Information Security into the Contracting Life CycleChapter 23. Distribution AgreementsChapter 24. Data AgreementsChapter 25. Website Development AgreementsChapter 26. Social Media PoliciesChapter 27. Critical Considerations for Records Management and Retention

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Book SynopsisHealthcare and knowledge management is the need of the era; this book investigates various challenges faced by practitioners in this area. It also covers the work to be done in the healthcare sector and the use of different computing techniques for better insight and decision-making. Healthcare and Knowledge Management for Society 5.0: Trends, Issues, and Innovations showcases the benefits of computing techniques used for knowledge management in the field of healthcare in the futuristic perspective of having a human-centric society 5.0. The book includes topics related to the use of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, Internet of Things, blockchain, and sensors for effective healthcare and management. Case studies are included for easy comprehension and the book covers the most up-to-date research in the field. The use of techniques like artificial intelligence in the field of knowledge management is also discussed.This book is i

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Book SynopsisGiving Voice to Values, under the leadership of Mary Gentile, has fundamentally changed the way business ethics and values-driven leadership is taught and discussed in academic and corporate settings worldwide.This book shifts attention to the future of Giving Voice to Values (GVV) and provides thought pieces from practitioners and leading experts in business ethics and the professions on the possibilities for sustaining its growth and success. These include the creation of new teaching materials, reaching different audiences, and expanding the ways in which GVV is making a difference in classrooms and the workplace and acting as a catalyst for organizational and societal change. The book closes with a reflective chapter by Mary Gentile, looking back at where GVV has been and looking ahead to where GVV might go.Trade Review"The power of an idea can often be measured by its ability to scale across settings and geographies. With this new volume Gentile and Goodstein have demonstrated a reach that goes far beyond the business school curriculum. Giving Voice to Values has truly become a methodology for the development of ethical leaders…anywhere they might be! A truly valuable compendium of reports and insights." - Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School, President Emeritus-Babson College"In business ethics teaching we often remain stuck in analyzing what is wrong out there. You want to equip students and professionals with a hands-on action framework? Use the Giving Voice to Values framework. This book will further spur Giving Voice to Values’ success as the leading action framework to business ethics." - Markus Scholz, Chair and Endowed Professor of Corporate Governance & Business Ethics, Head of the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES), University of Applied Science Vienna."The Giving Voice to Values approach to ethical leadership has already empowered countless individuals worldwide. This has been a great benefit to all who seek to develop responsible leaders and this volume provides timely lessons learned and important insights in pursuit of that goal." - Scott Beardsley, Dean, University of Virginia Darden School of Business"Companies need to get beyond the debate about why people don’t speak up in challenging situations and instead focus on helping their people become more skilled at speaking up effectively. GVV is an innovative, evidence-based approach to building those skills, and in the challenging times we are facing, we need them more than ever. This book helps us to understand why integrating GVV into your curriculum for employees at every level, from recent college graduates to the members of your C-suite, will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the ethical culture of your company for years to come." - Victoria Sweeney, Principal – Ethics & Compliance Group, KPMG LLP"The broad appeal of Giving Voice To Values’ innovative approach to values-driven leadership development is rooted in its practicality -- an orientation toward acting on one’s values, effectively and with conviction. Gentile and Goodstein’s new book chronicles how this methodology has expanded well beyond its original roots in business education – to cross regions and cultures, professions and sectors – and it offers an exciting glimpse into its potential future applications and impacts." - Judy Samuelson, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program and author, The Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World"This publication provides convincing evidence of how GVV developed into an effective and sustainable approach to values-driven action for individuals faced with everyday ethical dilemmas, teachers wanting to develop the moral competence of their students, and leaders building ethical organizational cultures. While being fully at home in the conventional arena of face-to-face engagements for over a decade, its digital homecoming is no longer a distant reality - it is happening already." - Arnold Smit, Associate Professor of Business in Society, University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa"Values can be tricky in the realm of innovation where we often ask to hold back judgement. Leave it to Jerry, Mary and all the amazing contributors to thread a very small eye of the needle. Obviously this book has never been more relevant and teaches us how not to kill innovation while respecting people’s values." - Fred Dust, Author of "Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication" "FASPE believes in the importance of professional ethics: ethical behavior and ethical leadership of professionals. Mary Gentile brings life and energy to the requirement of ethical behavior through her unrelenting and creative attention to practical and effective strategies. Mary converts ethics from philosophy to action." - David Goldman, Chairman, FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics), www.faspe-ethics.org "The power of an idea can often be measured by its ability to scale across settings and geographies. With this new volume Goodstein and Gentile have demonstrated a reach that goes far beyond the business school curriculum. Giving Voice to Values has truly become a methodology for the development of ethical leaders…anywhere they might be! A truly valuable compendium of reports and insights." Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School, President Emeritus-Babson College"In business ethics teaching we often remain stuck in analyzing what is wrong out there. You want to equip students and professionals with a hands-on action framework? Use the Giving Voice to Values framework. This book will further spur Giving Voice to Values’ success as the leading action framework for business ethics." Markus Scholz, Chair and Endowed Professor of Corporate Governance & Business Ethics, Head of the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES), University of Applied Science Vienna"The Giving Voice to Values approach to ethical leadership has already empowered countless individuals worldwide. This has been a great benefit to all who seek to develop responsible leaders and this volume provides timely lessons learned and important insights in pursuit of that goal." Scott Beardsley, Dean, University of Virginia Darden School of Business"Companies need to get beyond the debate about why people don’t speak up in challenging situations and instead focus on helping their people become more skilled at speaking up effectively. GVV is an innovative, evidence-based approach to building those skills, and in the challenging times we are facing, we need them more than ever. This book helps us to understand why integrating GVV into your curriculum for employees at every level, from recent college graduates to the members of your C-suite, will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the ethical culture of your company for years to come." Victoria Sweeney, Principal – Ethics & Compliance Group, KPMG LLP"The broad appeal of Giving Voice To Values’ innovative approach to values-driven leadership development is rooted in its practicality – an orientation toward acting on one’s values, effectively and with conviction.Goodstein and Gentile’s new book chronicles how this methodology has expanded well beyond its original roots in business education – to cross regions and cultures, professions and sectors – and it offers an exciting glimpse into its potential future applications and impacts." Judy Samuelson, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program and author, The Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World"This publication provides convincing evidence of how GVV developed into an effective and sustainable approach to values-driven action for individuals faced with everyday ethical dilemmas, teachers wanting to develop the moral competence of their students, and leaders building ethical organizational cultures. While being fully at home in the conventional arena of face-to-face engagements for over a decade, its digital homecoming is no longer a distant reality – it is happening already." Arnold Smit, Associate Professor of Business in Society, University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa"Values can be tricky in the realm of innovation where we often ask to hold back judgement. Leave it to Jerry, Mary and all the amazing contributors to thread a very small eye of the needle. Obviously this book has never been more relevant and teaches us how not to kill innovation while respecting people’s values." Fred Dust, Author of Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication "FASPE believes in the importance of professional ethics: ethical behavior and ethical leadership of professionals. Mary Gentile brings life and energy to the requirement of ethical behavior through her unrelenting and creative attention to practical and effective strategies. Mary converts ethics from philosophy to action." David Goldman, Chairman, FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics), www.faspe-ethics.org Table of ContentsIntroduction: Giving Voice to Values: An Innovation and Impact Agenda Part 1 Strengthening the Impact of GVV Within Higher Education 1. Giving Voice to Values as a Way to Teach Virtue Ethics 2. Viewing Giving Voice to Values through a Pragmatic Lens 3. Giving Voice to Values and the Listener’s Perspective 4. Integrating Giving Voice to Values across Business Fields and Functions 5. Giving Voice to Values in Educating Ethical Leaders: Lessons Learned and Ideas for the Future 6. Giving Voice to Values in Health Professions Education 7. Giving Voice to Values in Support of a Mission to Education Africa’s Next Generation of Ethical Leaders Part 2 Strengthening the Impact of GVV Beyond Higher Education 8. GVV in the Legal Industry 9. Implementing Giving Voice to Values into the Workplace: Insights from the Experience of Four Organizations 10. Giving Voice to Values: Implementing Values-Driven Leadership Development in the Chinese Context 11. The Promise of Giving Voice to Values for Coaching Leaders 12. Introducing GVV to New Audiences 13. GVV and the Digital World: Responding to Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenges and Opportunities 14. Conclusion: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: Giving Voice To Values

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Book SynopsisThis book provides valuable information and recommendations for current and future officers and correctional system employees, introducing them to civil liability and federal law, as well as recommending strategies that can be taken to minimize risks. The increasing litigation against criminal justice practitioners in the United States poses a significant problem for law enforcement and other personnel. Law enforcement and corrections professionals need to have a working knowledge of both criminal law and the civil law process to ensure that they are performing their duties within the limits of the law.Civil Liability in Criminal Justice is unique in its combination of applicable case law and related liability research, providing an overview of high-liability areas. This new edition has been revised to include up-to-date United States Supreme Court cases and illuminates the latest developments in the use of force, arrest-related deaths, custodial suicides in detentioTrade Review"Dr. Ross’s book teaches law enforcement agencies how to see operations through the lens of risk. Now for every training event or planned operation we identify the risks and the control measures to counter them. The end result: we have seen a remarkable reduction in consequences of legal liability, and better officer performance and perceived professionalism from the community."Jim A. Blocker, Chief of Police, Battle Creek, Michigan "Dr. Ross provides the ‘A to Z’ reference book for civil liability in a criminal justice setting, whether it be day to day policing or overseeing offenders in correctional institutions. A practical, subject-by-subject guide, this book gives clear data and reasoning behind civil liability, what drives it and how to mitigate it. The final chapter clearly sets out trends based on law and recent Court decisions. A must read, this book should be in the hands of every American criminal justice executive."Jim Ferraris, Chief of Police, Woodburn, Oregon, Police Department"This text discusses complex concepts and principles in easily understood language. It is thoroughly researched and well organized. Readers will learn duties and responsibilities that are owed to all and strategies to prevent harms and avoid or limit exposure to civil liability."Andrew Fulkerson, J.D., Ph.D., Professor, Southeast Missouri State University; former judge and prosecuting attorney, State of Arkansas Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments 1. Overview of Civil Liability2. Foundations for Liability3. Civil Liability under State and Federal Tort Law4. Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation5. Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management6. Administration and Supervisory Liability7. Liability for Failure to Train8. Operating Criminal Justice Agencies under Consent Decree 9. Personnel Issues and Liability10. Use of Force in Law Enforcement and Corrections11. Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues12. Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement13. Liability and Arrest-related Deaths14. Liability and Suicides in DetentionTable of CasesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of An Economic History of Early Modern India extends the timespan of the analysis to incorporate further research. This allows for a more detailed discussion of the rise of the British Empire in South Asia and gives a fuller context for the historiography.Table of ContentsIntroduction 2. State Formation 3. State Consolidation 4. The Agrarian Order 5. Conditions of Business 6. Towns 7. Levels of Living 8. The Rebellion of 1857 9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of the Building Regulations Pocket Book has been fully updated with recent changes to the UK Building Regulations and Planning Law. This handy guide provides you with all the information you need to comply with the UK Building Regulations and Approved Documents. On site, in the van, in the office wherever you are  this is the book you'll refer to time and time again to check the regulations on your current job. Part 1 provides an overview of the Building Act. Part 2 offers a handy guide to the dos and don'ts of gaining the Local Council's approval for Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval. Part 3 presents an overview of the requirements of the Approved Documents associated with the Building Regulations. Part 4 is an easy-to-read explanation of the essential requirements of the Building Regulations that any architect, builder or DIYer needs to know to keep their work safe and compliant on both domeTable of ContentsPART 1: Background information 1.1 What is the Building Act 1984? 1.2 What does the Building Act 1984 contain? 1.3 What are the Supplementary Regulations? 1.4 What are ‘Approved Documents’? 1.5 How are buildings classified? 1.6 Who polices the Building Act? 1.7 What to comply with the Building Regulations 1.8 What are the duties of the Local Authority? 1.9 What are the powers of the Local Authority 1.10 What is the ‘Building Regulations Advisory Committee’? 1.11 Who are Approved Inspectors? 1.12 Does the Fire Authority have any say in Building Regulations? 1.13 What Notices and Certificates are required? 1.14 Are there any exemptions to the Building Regulations? 1.15 Can appeals be made against a Local Authority’s ruling? 1.16 What about dangerous buildings? 1.17 What about defective buildings? 1.18 What are the rights of the owner or occupier of the premises? PART 2: Requirements for Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Additional storeys/extending upwards 2.3 Advertising and signs 2.4 Aerials, satellite dishes and flagpoles 2.5 Basements 2.6 Biomass-fuelled Appliances 2.7 Ceilings and floors 2.8 Central heating and boilers 2.9 Change of use 2.10 Conservatories 2.11 Conversions 2.12 Decoration and repairs inside and outside a building 2.13 Demolition 2.14 Doors and windows 2.15 Drains and sewers 2.16 Electrical work in the home and garden 2.17 Extensions 2.18 External walls 2.19 Fascias 2.20 Fences, gates and garden walls 2.21 Flats and maisonettes 2.22 Flues, chimneys and soil and vent pipes 2.23 Fuel tanks 2.24 Garages and carports 2.25 Hardstanding for cars, caravans and boats 2.26 Heat pumps 2.27 Hedges 2.28 Home energy generation 2.29 Hydroelectricity 2.30 Insulation 2.31 Internal walls 2.32 Kitchens and bathrooms 2.33 Loft conversions 2.34 Micro combined heat and power Microgeneration Certification Scheme 2.35 New homes and self-build homes 2.36 Outbuildings 2.37 Patios, decking and driveways 2.38 Paving your front garden 2.39 Plumbing 2.40 Porches 2.41 Roofs 2.42 Security lighting 2.43 Shops 2.44 Solar panels 2.45 Structural alterations - inside 2.46 Swimming pools 2.47 Trees 2.48 Underpinning 2.49 Warehouses and industrial buildings 2.50 Wind turbines 2.51 Working from home PART 3: Requirements of the Approved Documents 3.1 Introduction 3.2 A - Structure 3.3 B - Fire safety: Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 3.4 C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 3.5 D - Toxic substances 3.6 E - Resistance to the passage of sound 3.7 F - Ventilation 3.8 G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency 3.9 H - Drainage and waste disposal 3.10 J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 3.11 K - Protection from falling, collision and impact 3.12 L - Conservation of fuel and power: Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 3.13 M - Access to and use of buildings: Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 3.14 O - Overheating 3.15 P - Electrical safety: Design and installation of electrical installations 3.16 Q - Security in dwellings 3.17 R - High-speed electronic communication networks 3.18 S - Infrastructure for the charging on electric vehicles 3.19 Regulation 7 - Materials and workmanship PART 4: Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Foundations 4.3 Ventilation 4.4 Drainage 4.5 Cellars and basements 4.6 Floors 4.7 Walls 4.8 Ceilings 4.9 Roofs 4.10 Chimneys and fireplaces 4.11 Stairs 4.12 Windows 4.13 Doors 4.14 Access routes 4.15 Corridors and passageways 4.16 Sanitary accomodation, bathrooms and showers 4.17 Electrical safety 4.18 Combustion appliances 4.19 Hot water storage 4.20 Liquid fuel storage 4.21 Kitchens and utility rooms 4.22 Loft conversions 4.23 Extensions and additions to buildings 4.24 Conservatories

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Book SynopsisYour Essential Guide to Quantitative Hedge Fund Investing provides a conceptual framework for understanding effective hedge fund investment strategies. The book offers a mathematically rigorous exploration of different topics, framed in an easy to digest set of examples and analogies, including stories from some legendary hedge fund investors. Readers will be guided from the historical to the cutting edge, while building a framework of understanding that encompasses it all. Features Filled with novel examples and analogies from within and beyond the world of finance Suitable for practitioners and graduate-level students with a passion for understanding the complexities that lie behind the raw mechanics of quantitative hedge fund investment A unique insight from an author with experience of both the practical and academic spheres. Trade ReviewThis wise and lucid treatise explaining the promise and the hazards of alternative hedge fund strategies should be required reading for both investors and students of financial engineering.-Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, 50th anniversary edition.The book covers both the classical works and recent advances in quantitative aspects of hedge fund investing. Broad in scope and commendable in erudition, the book easily earns a prime spot on hedge fund allocator’s proverbial book shelf. Particular focus is rightfully paid to the portfolio construction aspects of hedge fund investing, alpha/beta separation of hedge fund returns, and persistence of those returns more generally. Personal stories covered among other material are a nice touch and make the whole book even more fun to read. In all, a welcome and long overdue addition to the professional literature on this thorny but relevant subject matter.-Alexander Rudin, Ph.D., Global Head of Multi-Asset and Fixed Income Research as State Street Global Advisors. Molyboga and Swedroe have produced a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of hedge fund investing. From strategy and manager selection to portfolio construction, the book offers rigorous and pragmatic advice. I wish this book existed when I was starting out.-Tobias Carlisle, Managing Director, Acquirers Funds. This book covers a vast range, from classic topics of hedge fund performance sources, biases, and persistence, to smartly constructing hedge fund portfolios, to newer topics like diversity. Wonderful practitioner and expert interviews bring further flesh and color to the subject. I wish I had read this before I wrote my own books.-Antti Ilmanen, Principal, AQR Capital.Molyboga and Swedroe provide a comprehensive and insightful guide to quantitative investing in hedge funds. They explain carefully and lucidly all the technical details of this important area of investing. For each topic, they provide an excellent account of both the empirical evidence and the theory, based on results from the most recent academic research. This book provides the definitive cutting-edge guide for graduate students and investment professionals who wish to acquire a broader and deeper understanding of hedge fund investing. If you are going to read one book on hedge funds, you should read this one.-Raman Uppal, Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School.The title doesn’t do this book justice. It’s about much more than quantitative hedge fund investing. It also discusses general manager and factor selection, whether performance persists, risk parity vs. traditional investing, even cutting edge topics like machine learning and important less quantitative topics like inclusion and diversity. In particular the interview section of the book was exceptionally informative save the one negative being that I was not an interviewee :) We will correct that in the next edition. The authors tackle this wide range of topics with their typical thoroughness and insight and I recommend this book whole-heartily if you’re interested in the titled subject or just good investing in general.-Cliff Asness, Managing and Founding Principal, AQR Capital Management.A very thorough guide on hedge funds from a refreshing allocator’s perspective. Unlike the many books on hedge funds that take the fund manager’s point of view and inevitably fall short on details for obvious secrecy reasons, this book gets deep into the data and modeling. The allocator’s perspective, and this book in particular, would be my choice for a business school course on hedge funds.-Michael W. Brandt, Kalman J. Cohen Professor of Finance, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University.Finally, a comprehensive guidebook to systematic hedge fund investing that bridges the gap between academic research and the real-world practice of asset management. The authors do a great job de-mystifying popular trading strategies and the statistical tools behind them, zeroing in on the key problem: distinguishing investing skill from luck is fiendishly hard. The "human" side of the book in the form of interviews with practitioners exhibiting a wide diversity of backgrounds and experiences brings a refreshing new perspective on the opaque world of hedge fund investing.-Nikolai Roussanov, Moise Y. Safra Professor of Finance, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania.I learned a lot from this book. There are cautionary histories of hedge funds’ successes and failures, an impressively thorough review of the research on hedge fund performance, and engaging personal stories of hedge fund managers. Each chapter is followed by succinct "key takeaways." My grand takeaway is that investing in hedge funds is complex enough that I would not attempt to find a select set of them for my portfolio without the help of a wise, knowledgeable, and trusted advisor.-Edward Tower, Professor of Economics, Duke University.Hedge funds benefit from a mystique supported by perceptions of exclusivity and outsize performance available only to institutions and wealthy investors. This book takes a much-needed clear eyed approach to evaluating the portfolio value of hedge funds. Backed by dozens of academic studies, the authors provide a realistic evaluation of the headwinds faced by hedge funds hoping to provide value in a market filled with smart traders and barriers to persistence. I know of no other book that provides an equally exhaustive evaluation of the methodologies used to evaluate whether hedge funds are able to improve performance, and whether skilled advisors can select managers that provide value.-Michael Finke, Frank M. Engle Chair of Economic Security at The American College.As someone who teaches quantitative investing, this book is a wonderful resource for practical insight on quantitative methods in investing. Covering a wide range of topics that include portfolio construction, performance evaluation (and its biases), discretionary versus systematic funds, and newer topics on diversity, this book offers a wealth of information and tools for applying quant methods in finance. A wonderful resource for students and practitioners.-Toby Moskowitz, Dean Takahashi Professor of Finance at Yale University and AQR Principal.Well-researched and easy to read, this book is a must-read for all investors considering alternative investments. Grab a copy!-Wesley R. Gray, PhD, CEO of Alpha Architect.Table of Contents1. Introduction To Hedge Funds. 2. Hedge Fund Research And Data. 3. Manager Selection and Hedge Fund Factors. 4. Performance Persistence. 5. From Mean-Variance to Risk Parity. 6. Advanced Portfolio Construction. 7. Expert Hedge Fund Managers. 8. Expert Hedge Fund Investors. 9. Inclusion and Diversity. 10. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe Iron Curtain was not an impenetrable divide, and contacts between East and West took place regularly and on various levels throughout the Cold War. This book explores how the European tourist industry transcended the ideological fault lines and the communist states attracted an ever-increasing number of Western tourists.Table of ContentsCrossing the Iron Curtain: An introduction; Part I: Organising Western tourism in the East; 1. Exporting holidays: Bulgarian international tourism on the Scandinavian market in the 1960s and 1970s; 2. The lure of capitalism: Foreign tourists and the shadow economy in Romania, 1960–1989; 3. Experiencing communism, bolstering capitalism: Guided bus tours of 1970s East Berlin; Part II: Encounters; 4. The Artek camp for Young Pioneers and the many faces of socialist internationalism; 5. Foreign tourists, domestic encounters: Human rights travel to Soviet Jewish homes; 6. "Much more freedom of thought than expected there": Rosey E. Pool, a Dutch fellow traveller on holiday in the Soviet Union (1965); 7. The Stalinist utopia of the Adriatic: Swedish tourists in communist Albania; Part III: The politics of tourism during the Cold War; 8. Playing the tourism card: Yugoslavia, advertising, and the Euro-Atlantic tourism network in the early Cold War; 9. Making Iron Curtain overflights legal: Soviet–Scandinavian aviation negotiations in the early Cold War; 10. Concluding remarks: Tourism across a porous curtain

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When a bone of unknown origin is found at a location, forensic implications arise immediately. Is this bone human, and if so, is it evidence of a murder? Human and Non-Human Bone Identification: A Color Atlas presents a comprehensive handbook of photographs and other information essential for law enforcement and forensic anthropologists when examining skeletal remains and determining species and body parts. Presenting over 3000 color photographs, this atlas is a practical comparative guide to the differences among species for nearly all bones in the body. Useful in either the laboratory or the field, it features images of the types of bones that are most commonly discovered, and provides annotations pointing out salient features.The book begins with a section on general osteology and explains the major anatomical differences between humans and other animals. It compares human and non-human bones, categorized by type of bone, and includes

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces fundamental, advanced, and future-oriented scientific quality management methods for the engineering and manufacturing industries. It presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies. It introduces Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0, including quality engineering tools for software quality and offers lean quality management methods for lean manufacturing. It also bridges the gap between quality management and quality engineering, and offers a scientific methodology for problem solving and prevention. The methods, techniques, templates, and processes introduced in this book can be utilized in various areas in industry, from product engineering to manufacturing and shop floor management. This book will be of interest to manufacturing industry leaders and managers, who do not require in-depth engineering knowledge. It will also be helpful to engineers in design and suppliers in management and manufacturing, all who have dTrade Review"This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird’s eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim’s stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."- Adrian Bejan is the author of The Physics of Life: The Evolution of Everything, St. Martin’s Press, 2016."This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird’s eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim’s stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."- Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Duke University"Deming, Juran and other leading experts developed the foundation of quality management. Dr. Lim builds off this foundation and offers a practical guide to manage quality within organizations and across supply chains. His work helps understand the role of quality in the increasing technologically connected world of Industry 4.0. Dr. Lim has advanced our understanding of how to manage quality in an increasingly changing world, which is grounded in principles and the scientific method."- Kevin Linderman, Curtis L Carlson Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of MinnesotaTable of ContentsFundamentals of Manufacturing and Engineering. Fundamentals of Quality in Manufacturing. Quality System, Management, and Engineering. Principle-based Quality Management. Quality Engineering and Methods. Scientific Problem Management. Scientific Quality Planning. Structured Quality Deployment. Lean Quality Management. Software Quality Management. Quality 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing.

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Book SynopsisWritten by world experts in astacology, this book covers a range of aspects of the biology and ecology of freshwater crayfish. With a strong focus on wild crayfish, the book studies the taxonomy and genetics of this interesting group of animals. Under examination also are crayfish growth and reproduction, with detailed illustrations; behavior and chemical ecology of crayfish; diseases of crayfish; holistic understanding of drivers for crayfish population success; and methods for the control of non-native crayfish. Trade ReviewAs indicated in the preface, the editors agree with Thomas Henry Huxley, author of the foundational book The crayfish. An introduction to the Study of Zoology (1880), that "… crayfish are an ideal model organism for study." The editors carry out their intent in ten chapters that cover taxonomy and identification; population genetics; growth and reproduction; behavior; chemical ecology; parasites, commensals, pathogens, and diseases; environmental drivers for population success; field sampling techniques; laboratory methods; and the management of invasive crayfish. Most chapters have multiple authors, the majority of whom are from institutions outside of the United States—this book represents an international endeavor. Each chapter concludes with a helpful overview/summary, followed by many pages of references. The book abounds with diagrams, photos, and tables, all of which are clear and related to the textual material of the chapters. The book includes an adequate index to all chapters. Although the writing style is technical in nature and oriented towards aquatic biologists, hobbyists and field naturalists will find the book useful. Another edited book, published by CRC—Freshwater Crayfish: A Global Overview (2015)—covers many of the same topics as this volume.--L. T. Spencer, Plymouth State University, Appeared in February 2017 issue of CHOICEAs indicated in the preface, the editors agree with Thomas Henry Huxley, author of the foundational book The crayfish. An introduction to the Study of Zoology (1880), that "… crayfish are an ideal model organism for study." The editors carry out their intent in ten chapters that cover taxonomy and identification; population genetics; growth and reproduction; behavior; chemical ecology; parasites, commensals, pathogens, and diseases; environmental drivers for population success; field sampling techniques; laboratory methods; and the management of invasive crayfish. Most chapters have multiple authors, the majority of whom are from institutions outside of the United States—this book represents an international endeavor. Each chapter concludes with a helpful overview/summary, followed by many pages of references. The book abounds with diagrams, photos, and tables, all of which are clear and related to the textual material of the chapters. The book includes an adequate index to all chapters. Although the writing style is technical in nature and oriented towards aquatic biologists, hobbyists and field naturalists will find the book useful. Another edited book, published by CRC—Freshwater Crayfish: A Global Overview (2015)—covers many of the same topics as this volume.--L. T. Spencer, Plymouth State University, Appeared in February 2017 issue of CHOICETable of ContentsTaxonomy and Identification. Population Genetics of Crayfish: Endangered and Invasive Species. Crayfish Growth and Reproduction. Behavior of Freshwater Crayfish. Chemical Ecology of Crayfish. Parasites, Commensals, Pathogens and Diseases of Crayfish. Environmental Drivers for Population Success: Population Biology, Population and Community Dynamics. Sampling Techniques for Crayfish. Laboratory Methods for Crayfish Studies. The Management of Invasive Crayfish.

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Book SynopsisA retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at: draught-proofing, insulation and damp ventilation, heating and cooling electrical efficiency and renewable energy water use and re-use materials' life cycles and incorporating nature protection from climate change impacts - modelling energy flows and embodied energy how we can meet the need to cut carbon emissions from dwellings by eighty percent by 2050. Projects can apply to apartment blocks, recent builds and older, solid-walled properties. Enlivened with helpful diagrams and photographs, plus plenty of pointers for further information, it provides a comprehensive resource handbook for any building professional and contractor, students â or any homeowner serious about efficiency (cash and carbon) savings. Trade Review'This is an excellent book ... It should be the first stop for anyone seeking objective advice in a field cluttered with misleading claims. I couldn't recommend it more strongly.' George Monbiot 'At last, a sensible book on eco-renovation that is full of useful facts ... Earthscan bill these volumes as expert handbooks and they do not disappoint. They will save you from making costly mistakes and are well worth the cover price.' Permaculture Magazine'We can't recommend this book highly enough. David Thorpe has produced an interesting read whilst managing to also include all the necessary technical energy information. This should be required reading for the capable amateur and the professionally engaged, as well as students and qualified architects.' Penney Poyzer, campaigner low carbon living and working and Gil Schalom, green architect; co-owners of the pioneering Nottingham ecohome, the UK's first radical eco-retrofit 'This book should be read by anyone engaged in domestic energy efficiency programmes. It goes back to basics and sets out systematically and incrementally how to approach the refurbishment of existing homes which will result in reduced energy demand and lower bills.' Jenny Saunders, Chief Executive, National Energy Action 'David Thorpe's oh-so-valuable book excellently covers the full spectrum of low impact home refurbishment. It is jam-packed with detail, and rises to the challenge of being both useful and accessible to a range of people from construction professionals to the committed DIYer wanting to crack on in eco-refurb.' Simon McWhirter, Director, Great British Refurb Campaign 'If you haven't got a copy go out and get one pronto!' mynewbookreview.blogspot.com 'Make[s] what can be a very complicated subject accessible ... a very good buy for homeowners and professionals looking at this subject for the first time.' Property Care Association 'Anyone considering refurbishing an older home ... will certainly benefit from reading this new book. It is packed with common sense, practical information and guidance ... Authoritative, skilfully edited and a well thought-out practical manual that will be very useful to practicing building engineers, contractors and even DIY'ers!' Building EngineerTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Airtightness: Reducing Energy Demand for Heating and Cooling 2. Insulation Materials 3. Insulation Strategies 4. Going All The Way – Towards Passivhaus 5. Windows and Doors 6. Ventilation, Cooling and Heating 7. Water Management 8. Electricity Efficiency and Supply 9 . Contextual Issues

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Book SynopsisStrategic Luxury Management is a case-rich and practical overview of how luxury creates value and why some firms are more successful than others. The focus of luxury study has traditionally centered on the clients' drivers of consumption, their perception of the brand and the way to effectively engage with them. Luxury is rarely, however, discussed from a strategic perspective: how luxury managers make complex decisions relative to their competitive environment.The book provides insight into the luxury industry and how companies face market complexity across three key areas. First, the company itself, determining what defines a luxury firm. Second, the book offers a specific framework to assess creativity across management and not simply as an individual talent. Third, the book considers the competitive landscape and the principles that allow companies to compete consistently and meaningfully. Each chapter includes pedagogical features to ensure comprehension, includTable of ContentsPart 1: The Concept of Luxury 1. The Concept of Luxury: Past, Present and Future Part 2: Principles of Luxury Value Creation: The Essence of Luxury 2. The Need for a Managerial Approach: Luxury and Strategy 3. The Essence of Luxury: Unveiling the Luxury Value Creation Process Part 3: Principles of Creativity-Driven Industries: The Nature of Luxury 4. The Luxury Firm and the Role of Creativity 5. Luxury as a Creative Industry: The Creative Value System Part 4: Principles of Luxury Competition: The Means of Luxury 6. Principles of Business Level Rivalry: The Means of the Luxury Firm 7. Principles of Corporate Level Rivalry: Diversification and the Conglomerate Power 8. The Future of Luxury

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes surrounding luxury brand management and the core issues faced by luxury firms today. The luxury industry has undergone a series of dynamic changes in the past twenty years. Economic trends, digital transformation, and changing consumer habits are creating a new competitive landscape where traditional strategies will not necessarily provide continued growth and profitability.Approaching luxury from a realistic brand management perspective, this book works step-by-step through a typical luxury course structure, covering sustainability, heritage, emerging brands, digital marketing and analytics, curation, intellectual property, and start-ups. Each chapter is illustrated by a relevant international case study and further examples, as well as reflective questions to help gain insight from contemporary practice.With additional PowerPoint slides and a test bank of questions available online, this comprehensive textTrade Review"A very useful text for any luxury brand management student, or luxury practitioner, interested in increasing their knowledge in contemporary luxury issues and the evolving luxury consumer" - Debbie Pinder, University of Southampton, UK"A good blend of practical and theoretical focus with new conceptual ideas to provide a multi-angle and comprehensive examination of the challenges of current luxury strategies." - Nastaran N Richards-Carpenter, Programme Director of Luxury Brand Management, Richmond University, UKTable of ContentsSECTION 1: PEOPLE AND HISTORY Chapter 1: Luxury Throughout History Chapter 2: Luxury Start-Ups Chapter 3: Contemporary People Issues in Luxury Brand Management SECTION 2: LUXURY PRODUCTS Chapter 4: Legal Protection for Luxury Goods and the Counterfeiting Challenge Chapter 5: The Case of the Wine Experience Chapter 6: Luxury and Sustainability SECTION 3: DIGITAL BUSINESS Chapter 7: Social Media Marketing in Luxury Brand Management Chapter 8: Digital Marketing and Analytics for Luxury Brands Chapter 9: The Future of Commerce with Digital Business

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies is the authoritative reference for anyone with an academic or professional interest in interpreting.Drawing on the expertise of an international team of specialist contributors, this single-volume reference presents the state of the art in interpreting studies in a much more fine-grained matrix of entries than has ever been seen before. For the first time all key issues and concepts in interpreting studies are brought together and covered systematically and in a structured and accessible format. With all entries alphabetically arranged, extensively cross-referenced and including suggestions for further reading, this text combines clarity with scholarly accuracy and depth, defining and discussing key terms in context to ensure maximum understanding and ease of use.Practical and unique, this Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies presents a genuinely comprehensive overview of the fast growing and increasingly diverse field of interpreting studies.Trade Review"Without a doubt. This publication could definitely be on compulsory/ recommended reading lists.... As far as I know there is nothing this comprehensive currently available. As the proposer suggests, aspects of interpreting tend to be included in more general translation studies publications. ... I would definitely recommend this proposal go ahead and look forward to reading it myself."– Catriona Howard, Leeds "...when the book is published, it will be a major event for the interpreting community, both professional and academic. The author, as one of the leading researchers in interpreting studies, is in a strong position to lead the project. "- Hong Jiang, Hong Kong Polytechnic, Hong Kong"I have to say that it’s a very commendable proposal. Concepts and important issues in Interpreting Studies (IS) are expanding and growing, especially with the increase of research in IS, both at postgraduate levels (academic) or organisational level (professional practice). A reference volume in an encyclopaedic format is indeed a brilliant idea! I highly recommend this Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies. It’s a timely project. It’ll definitely be a useful resource for academics, researchers, relevant organisations such as service providers, interpreters-to-be, and practising interpreters. This is a novel effort to bring IS on a par with Translation Studies…It's an amazing project to boost Interpreting Studies."- Noraini Ibrahim, Universiti Sains Malaysia"REIS is the easiest imaginable volume to endorse: devised and crafted with diligence and precision from start to finish, it is unique and will fill a readily identifiable hole on academic bookshelves around the globe."- Graham H. Turner, Interpreting, 19:1, 2017"Highly recommended"- K. Rosneck, University of Wisconsin--Madison in CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction: What we know about interpreting, and how. Thematic outline of entries. Entries A – Z.

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Book SynopsisLike much of SMEs research, innovation studies of small enterprises have commenced later and are less numerous. The focus of such studies remains high-technology enterprises, which continue to attract both academic and popular interest, oblivious to the innovative endeavours of people in traditional low-tech industries. This book attempts to address this imbalance through a comprehensive analysis of innovation in this largely neglected area. Based on case studies of seven small innovative food companies, this book presents an in-depth analysis of innovation in the Scottish food and drinks industry and unravels a lesser-known approach to effective low-cost product innovation, which is simple and economical, yet elegant and successful. Using careful data collection and rigorous statistical testing, the analysis and findings in this book address a wide spectrum of interests: academics in business schools, policy makers in governments and executives and entreTrade Review'Vijay Vyas addresses the dearth of significant research on low tech SMEs. Drawing from case studies of seven small companies it throws light on effective low-cost product innovation in small innovative Scottish food companies. It will be an insightful resource for SMEs seeking to be innovative, including the non-innovative food companies. Its analysis and findings offers significant suggestions for Government policy makers.' - Sunil Shukla, Professor, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India'Vijay Vyas's book provides a unique blend of insights that should be of interest to both academics and managers in the food industry. The book is full of insights about the role of innovation within Low-Tech industries and we are treated to a deep and well thought through study of the role of product innovation, its antecedents and its consequences for small business innovation' - Luke Pittaway, Professor, Center for Entrepreneurship, Ohio University, USATable of Contents1. Innovation and New Product Development in the Food Industry: An overview of international research 2. Business Innovation: Meaning, antecedents, process and consequences 3. Methodology 4. Context of Study I 5. Context of Study II 6. Innovation in Case-study Companies 7. New Product Development in Scotland: A survey 8. Conclusions and Implications 9. Research Findings and Extant Literature: Congruence, conflict and implications

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on empirical experiences related to market development, and specifically new markets with structurally different characteristics than mainstream markets. Europe, Brazil, China and the rather robust and complex African experiences are covered to provide a rich multidisciplinary and multi-level analysis of the dynamics of newly emerging markets. Rural Development and the Construction of New Markets analyses newly constructed markets as nested markets. Although they are specific market segments that are nested in the wider commodity markets for food, they have a different nature, different dynamics, a different redistribution of value added, different prices and different relations between producers and consumers. Nested markets embody distinction viz-a-viz the general markets in which they are embedded. A key aspect of nested markets is that these are constructed in and through social struggles, which in turn positions this book in relation to classic and new institutional economic analyses of markets. These markets emerge as steadily growing parts of the farmer populations are dedicating their time, energy and resources to the design and production of new goods and services that differ from conventional agricultural outputs. The speed and intensity with which this is taking place, and the products and services involved, vary considerably across the world. In large parts of the South, notably Africa, farmers are âstructurallyâ combining farming with other activities. By contrast, in Europe and large parts of Latin America farmers have taken steps to generate new products and services which exist alongside ongoing agricultural production.This book not only discusses the economic rationales and dynamics for these markets, but also their likely futures and the threats and opportunities they face. Trade ReviewEste libro, publicado originalmente en inglés, rescata interesantes experiencias relacionadas a la construcción de mercados de alimentos con lógicas diferentes al capitalismo. El propósito es reflexionar sobre su aporte a un modelo de desarrollo rural que permita mejorar la calidad de vida de los agricultores familiares. [...] En suma, se trata de un texto de una enorme riqueza empírica y teórica. Desde donde no solamente se pueden extraer dimensiones heurísticas sumamente útiles, sino que también se pueden inferir recomendaciones de políticas públicas que puedan apoyar los procesos de desarrollo rural y alentar la consolidación y expansión de estos mercados protegidos. — Cristian Emanuel Jara, CONICET-UNSE in Población & Sociedad, Vol. 24 (2), 2017.Table of Contents1. The construction of new, nested markets and the role of development policies 2. Newly emerging, nested markets: a theoretical introduction 3. The construction of nested markets 4. Family farming, institutional markets and innovations in public policy 5. Self-labelling, certification and alternative marketing networks 6. Rural tourism in China and the construction of new markets 7. Multi-level rural governance performances and the unfolding of nested rural markets in Europe 8. Smallholder irrigators and fresh produce street traders in Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa 9. Beyond land transfers: the dynamics of socially driven markets emerging from Zimbabwe’s Fast Track Land Reform Programme 10. In the shadow of global markets 11. Reconsidering the contribution of nested markets to rural development

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Book SynopsisThroughout history and in every geographical location, the rise and fall of industry, which impact the fate of large populations, are tied to the development and cultural entanglement of particular models that are articulated with political power. Models are understood as knowledge devices â expert, theoretical, practical and commonsense â that are embedded in cultural and social environments and designed through struggles at various scales.This book results from the collaboration of an interdisciplinary team bringing together specialists in anthropology, geography, sociology, economics, political science, mathematics and engineering around the theme of âModels and their Effects on Development Pathsâ. Based on empirical research conducted on the heavy industries, Industry and Work in Contemporary Capitalism addresses how models that inform the organization of work and production and are created by powerful actors may diverge from, overlap with, or contradict theTable of Contents1. Industry and Work in Contemporary Capitalism: Models, markets and crisis in the global system Part I: Models - What they are and what they do 2. Isomorphism and Local Interests in the Spread of Global Policies: An enquiry into privatization policy adoption using computer modelling and simulation 3. Modelling the Economy with Language 4.Class and Social Order: Political consequences of the move from class to culture Part II: Scale and Disjuncture 5. Steel Industry, Geography, and Regional Development: Evolving and travelling concepts 6. Learning from Minas Gerais: Flows of capital, production and managerial models in the steel industry 7. Continuities and Discontinuities of Economic Models and Workers’ Perception of Model Changes in Argentina Part III: Innovation Technologies and Power 8. Global Dynamics, Local Responses to Industrial Innovation and Livelihood Transformations 9. Politics for Industrial Machines: Techno-political transitions in a Spanish steel plant Part IV: Policies and Politics 10. Civil society, Global Governance and the Circulation of Models 11. Spain’s Labour Reforms: Temporariness, flexibility, and discipline of the working class 12. Reflections on an industrial policy for a sustainable European steel industry

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Book SynopsisThis book sails in uncharted waters. It takes a human rights-based approach to tax havens, and is a detailed analysis of structures and the laws that generate and support these. It makes plain the unscrupulous or merely indifferent ways in which, using tax havens, businesses and individuals systematically undermine and for all practical purposes eliminate access to remedies under international human rights law. It exposes as abusive of human rights a complex structural web of trusts, companies, partnerships, foundations, nominees and fiduciaries; secrecy, immunity and smoke screens. It also lays bare the cynical manipulation by tax havens of traditional legal forms and conventions, and the creation of entities so bizarre and chimeric that they defy classification. Yet from the perspective of the tax havens themselves, these are entirely legitimate; the product of duly enacted domestic laws.This book is not a work of investigative journalism in the style of the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of The Panama Papers, exposing political or financial corruption, money laundering or the financing of terrorism. All those elements are present of course, but the focus is on international human rights and how tax havens do not merely facilitate but actively connive at their breach. The tax havens are compromising the international human rights legal continuum.Trade Review'Paul Beckett dares to link two themes that most will not associate: human rights and tax havens. This is long overdue. As he argues, we cannot appraise the cost of tax havens solely in monetary terms. Their opacity, which creates privileged access to capital and opportunity for some whilst denying it to others, is now a real issue in international human rights. His arguments are strong, and sometimes provocative, but what they do is add an essential dimension to the critical debate on the future of tax havens.'Professor Richard Murphy, City, University of London, and Director, Tax Research UK'The financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent dawning of the age of austerity has given fresh life to the debate about tax avoidance and the use of tax havens. Paul Beckett’s book makes a valuable contribution to that debate. His fresh, rights-based analysis of the problems which tax havens cause, and the deleterious effects they can have on human rights, is a passionate call to arms.'Julian B. Knowles QC, Matrix Chambers, Gray’s Inn, UK'This scholarly book which amalgamates human rights and tax havens had to be written! Its originality, detailed and critical analysis, lucid style, comprehensive content of different legal systems and thoughtful and balanced recommendations stimulate the reader’s mind into new thinking. It introduces an international debate and makes for essential reading.'Professor Jo Carby-Hall, University of Hull, UKTable of ContentsChapter 1: Overview of Tax Havens and International Finance CentresChapter 2: Offshore Structures: Accountability AvoidanceChapter 3: Beneficial Ownership AvoidanceChapter 4: Tax avoidance and tax evasionChapter 5: The Isle of Man and the International Human Rights ContinuumChapter 6: Switzerland: Illicit Financial Flows, Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityChapter 7: Concluding Recommendations

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Book SynopsisAround the world the focus is on the relationship between ethics and governance codes and how widely this should be interpreted. Sustainability has three main accepted dimensions: economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection. It is a truly multidimensional and multidisciplinary concept, and one which directly affects the risks and opportunities for markets and businesses. In three distinct parts, Sustainable Markets for Sustainable Business explores the relationship between markets and business and sustainable development, as well as issues such as climate change, pollution, land degradation and biodiversity loss. Firstly the authors, all experts from around the world, consider a variety of theoretical issues concerned with sustainability in the new environment. In Part Two the emphasis is on looking at these issues in the market and business practice under various guises. Although every chapter contains discussion and recommended solutions, the final part specTrade Review’Professor Aras has tackled the very timely subject of business sustainability. She has put together a global perspective that presents best practices, discusses the role of businesses and markets, and provides examples of innovative approaches. The book will be a valuable resource not only for scholars but also for the wider business community and policy makers.’ Reena Aggarwal, Georgetown Center for Financial Markets and Policy, USA ’This work demonstrates the multi-dimensional elements of sustainability, moving beyond conceptions of sustainable enterprise and industry, to ask fundamental questions regarding the sustainability of markets. Can markets be made to work towards sustainable development rather than environmental destruction? The book highlights how new modes of regulation, governance, incentives and strategic thinking are essential to reformulate the fundamental objectives and operations of economic endeavour towards sustainable goals.’ Thomas Clarke, University of Technology, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsPart 1 Theoretical Perspectives and Current Issues: Causality and interaction: sustainable markets and sustainable business. The need for a theoretical reexamination of sustainability in economics and business. The relationship between sustainable markets and sustainable development. Part 2 Corporate and Market Approaches: The corporate world and sustainability: eco-efficiency and the doxic shareholder value. The role of small and medium-sized enterprises in sustainable development. The governance mindset: is sustainability a board issue? Sustainability issues in corporate social responsibility and strategy: sustainable or temporary competitive advantage in today's dynamic environment? Part 3 Future Perspectives and Solutions: Systemic crises in global markets: in search of regulatory and sustainable solutions. Disclosure of corporate environmental, social and governance data: toward effective and sustainable systems. What is sustainable: the need for sufficient reporting and its accounting implications. The future perspectives: what do we need for market and business sustainability?

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Book SynopsisSince the Middle Ages, literature has portrayed the economic world in poetry, drama, stories and novels. The complexity of human realities highlights crucial aspects of the economy. The nexus linking characters to their economic environment is central in a new genre, the economic novel, that puts forth economic choices and events to narrate social behavior, individual desires, and even non-economic decisions. For many authors, literary narration also offers a means to express critical viewpoints about economic development, for example in regards to its ecological or social ramifications.Conflicts of economic interest have social, political and moral causes and consequences. This book shows how economic and literary texts deal with similar subjects, and explores the ways in which economic ideas and metaphors shape literary texts, focusing on the analogies between economic theories and narrative structure in literature and drama. This volume also suggests that connectingTable of Contents1 Introduction and OverviewÇINLA AKDERE AND CHRISTINE BARON AND BRUNA INGRAOPart IPassions and Interest: A Comparative Study of Economic Texts and Literary Masterpieces2 Narratives of passions and finance in the 19th centuryBRUNA INGRAO3 The passions and the interests: the Sentimental Education of Gustave FlaubertALPHONSO SANCHEZ4 Literature and Political Economy: Saint-Simon and Jean-Baptiste Say’s writingsGILLES JACOUD5 Which Economic Agent Does Robinson Crusoe Represent? CLAIRE PIGNOL6 Political Economy and utilitarianism in Dickens' Hard TimesNATHALIE SIGOT AND ÇINLA AKDEREPART II Economic Ideas and Metaphors in Literature: An Interdisciplinary Approach7 Concordances and dissidences between economy and literature JEAN-JOSEPH GOUX8 Economics and monetary imagination in André Gide's The Counterfeiters ÇINLA AKDERE AND CHRISTINE BARON9 ‘I Always Wanted to Have Earned My First Dollar but I Never Had’: Gertrude Stein and Money LAURA E. B. KEY10 Georges Perec’s Les Choses as the Privileged Domain of Contemporary Hunter-GatherersEYÜP ÖZVERENPART IIIFacing change: reflections of economic development and crises in historical and literary texts 11 Transforming Economic and Social Relations: Modern Economy in Novels of UşaklıgilREYHAN TUTUMLU SERDAR AND ALI SERDAR12 Mechanization Experience in Agriculture in Turkey: The Pomegranate on the KnollSELİN SEÇİL AKIN AND IŞIL ŞİRİN SELÇUK13 An Intertextual Analysis of the Village Novels by Village Institute Graduates: Socio-economic Scenes of the Turkish Village between 1950 and 1980ESRA ELİF NARTOK14 Theatre in Crisis, Theatre of Crisis: Economics and Contemporary Dram

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Book SynopsisShipping flows â maritime âfootprintsâ â remain underexplored in the existing literature despite the crucial importance of freight transport for global trade and economic development. Additionally, decision-makers lack a comprehensive view on how shipping flows can be measured, analyzed, and mapped in order to support their policies and strategies. This interdisciplinary volume, drawing on an international cast-list of experts, explores a number of crucial issues in shipping data estimation, construction, collection, mining, analysis, visualization, and mapping. Advances in Shipping Data Analysis and Modeling delivers several key messages. First, that in a world of just-in-time delivery and rapid freight transit, it is important to bear in mind the long-term roots of current trends as well as foreseeable future developments because shipping patterns exhibit recurrent, if not cyclical and path-dependent, dynamics. Second, shipping flows are currently often understood at the miTable of ContentsForewordCHAPTER 1Introduction: taking the pulse of world trade and movementCésar DUCRUETPart 1: Connectivity analysesCHAPTER 2Winds and maritime linkages in Ancient GreeceRay RIVERS, Tim EVANS and Carl KNAPPETTCHAPTER 3Reconstituting the maritime routes of the Roman EmpirePascal ARNAUDCHAPTER 4Ship logbooks help to understand climate variabilityRicardo GARCÍA-HERRERA, David GALLEGO, David BARRIOPEDRO and Javier MELLADOCHAPTER 5Complex network analysis of cross-strait container flowsLie-Hui WANG, Yan HONG, and Yushan LINCHAPTER 6Liner shipping forelands of Portugal’s main portsTiago A. SANTOS and Carlos GUEDES SOARESCHAPTER 7The complex network of coastal shipping in BrazilCarlos César RIBEIRO SANTOS, Marcelo DO VALE CUNHA, Hernane Borges DE BARROS PEREIRACHAPTER 8Intra vs. extra-regional connectivity of the Black Sea port systemKateryna GRUCHEVSKA, Theo NOTTEBOOM, and César DUCRUETCHAPTER 9Maritime connections and disconnections in a changing ArcticMia BENNETTPart 2: Geospatial analysesCHAPTER 10GIS-based analysis of US international seaborne trade flowsGuoqiang SHENCHAPTER 11Vessel tracking data usage to map Mediterranean flowsAlfredo ALESSANDRINI, Virginia FERNANDEZ ARGUEDAS, Michele VESPECHAPTER 12Geovisualizing the sail-to-steam transition through vessel movement dataMattia BUNEL, Françoise BAHOKEN, Cé

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Book SynopsisApplying experimental methods has become one of the most powerful and versatile ways to obtain economic insights, and experimental economics has especially supported the development of behavioral economics. The Art of Experimental Economics identifies and reviews 20 of the most important papers to have been published in experimental economics in order to highlight the power and methods of this area, and provides many examples of findings in behavioral economics that have extended knowledge in the economics discipline as a whole.Chosen through a combination of citations, recommendations by scholars in the field, and voting by members of leading societies, the 20 papers under review some by Nobel prize-winning economists run the full gamut of experimental economics from theoretical expositions to applications demonstrating experimental economics in action. Also written by a leading experimental economist, each chapter provides a brief summary of the paper, makes tTrade Review"This is a terrific book. Experts in experimental economics summarize, contextualize and position 20 landmark papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers." Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and at Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica -- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!" Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"This is a terrific book. Gary Charness and Mark Pingle have selected 20 landmark papers in experimental economics. Experts wrote essays about these papers, in which they summarize, contextualize, and position the papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers."Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!"Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTable of Contents(1) Introducing 20 Top Papers and their Reviewers (2) An Experimental Study of Competitive Market Behavior (by Vernon L. Smith) (3) The Strategy Method as an Instrument for the Exploration of Limited Rationality in Oligopoly Game Behavior (by Reinhard Selten) (4) An Experimental Analysis of Ultimatum Bargaining (by Werner Güth, Rolf Schmittberger and Bernd Schwarze) (5) The Winner’s Curse and Public Information in Common Value Auctions (by John H. Kagel and Dan Levin) (6) Group Size Effects in Public Goods Provision: The Voluntary Contributions Mechanism (by R. Mark Isaac and James M. Walker) (7) Rational Expectations and the Aggregation of Diverse Information in Laboratory Security Markets (by Charles R. Plott and Shyam Sunder) (8) Experimental Tests of the Endowment Effect and the Coase Theorem (by Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch, Richard H. Thaler) (9) Bargaining and Market Behavior in Jerusalem, Ljubljana, Pittsburgh and Tokyo: An Experimental Study (by Alvin E. Roth, Vesna Prasnikar, Masahiro Okuno-Fujiwara and Shmuel Zamir) (10) Unraveling in Guessing Games: An Experimental Study (by Rosemarie Nagel) (11) Trust, Reciprocity, and Social History (by Joyce Berg, John Dickhaut, and Kevin McCabe) (12) Cooperation and Punishment in Public Goods Experiments (by Ernst Fehr and Simon Ga ̈chter) (13) A Fine is a Price (by Uri Gneezy and Aldo Rustichini) (14) Giving according to GARP: An Experimental Test of the Consistency of Preferences for Altruism (by James Andreoni and John Miller) (15) Risk Aversion and Incentive Effects (by Charles Holt and Susan Laury) (16) Does market experience eliminate market anomalies? (by John A. List) (17) Promises and Partnership (by Gary Charness and Martin Dufwenberg) (18) The Hidden Costs of Control (by Armin Falk and Michael Kosfeld) (19) Do Women Shy Away from Competition? Do Men Compete Too Much? (by Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund) (20) Group Identity and Social Preferences (by Yan Chen and Sherry X. Li) (21) Lies in Disguise—An Experimental Study on Cheating (by Urs Fischbacher and Franziska Föllmi-Heusi)

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Book SynopsisApplying experimental methods has become one of the most powerful and versatile ways to obtain economic insights, and experimental economics has especially supported the development of behavioral economics. The Art of Experimental Economics identifies and reviews 20 of the most important papers to have been published in experimental economics in order to highlight the power and methods of this area, and provides many examples of findings in behavioral economics that have extended knowledge in the economics discipline as a whole.Chosen through a combination of citations, recommendations by scholars in the field, and voting by members of leading societies, the 20 papers under review some by Nobel prize-winning economists run the full gamut of experimental economics from theoretical expositions to applications demonstrating experimental economics in action. Also written by a leading experimental economist, each chapter provides a brief summary of the paper, makes tTrade Review"This is a terrific book. Experts in experimental economics summarize, contextualize and position 20 landmark papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers." Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and at Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica -- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!" Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"This is a terrific book. Gary Charness and Mark Pingle have selected 20 landmark papers in experimental economics. Experts wrote essays about these papers, in which they summarize, contextualize, and position the papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers."Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!"Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTable of Contents(1) Introducing 20 Top Papers and their Reviewers (2) An Experimental Study of Competitive Market Behavior (by Vernon L. Smith) (3) The Strategy Method as an Instrument for the Exploration of Limited Rationality in Oligopoly Game Behavior (by Reinhard Selten) (4) An Experimental Analysis of Ultimatum Bargaining (by Werner Güth, Rolf Schmittberger and Bernd Schwarze) (5) The Winner’s Curse and Public Information in Common Value Auctions (by John H. Kagel and Dan Levin) (6) Group Size Effects in Public Goods Provision: The Voluntary Contributions Mechanism (by R. Mark Isaac and James M. Walker) (7) Rational Expectations and the Aggregation of Diverse Information in Laboratory Security Markets (by Charles R. Plott and Shyam Sunder) (8) Experimental Tests of the Endowment Effect and the Coase Theorem (by Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch, Richard H. Thaler) (9) Bargaining and Market Behavior in Jerusalem, Ljubljana, Pittsburgh and Tokyo: An Experimental Study (by Alvin E. Roth, Vesna Prasnikar, Masahiro Okuno-Fujiwara and Shmuel Zamir) (10) Unraveling in Guessing Games: An Experimental Study (by Rosemarie Nagel) (11) Trust, Reciprocity, and Social History (by Joyce Berg, John Dickhaut, and Kevin McCabe) (12) Cooperation and Punishment in Public Goods Experiments (by Ernst Fehr and Simon Ga ̈chter) (13) A Fine is a Price (by Uri Gneezy and Aldo Rustichini) (14) Giving according to GARP: An Experimental Test of the Consistency of Preferences for Altruism (by James Andreoni and John Miller) (15) Risk Aversion and Incentive Effects (by Charles Holt and Susan Laury) (16) Does market experience eliminate market anomalies? (by John A. List) (17) Promises and Partnership (by Gary Charness and Martin Dufwenberg) (18) The Hidden Costs of Control (by Armin Falk and Michael Kosfeld) (19) Do Women Shy Away from Competition? Do Men Compete Too Much? (by Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund) (20) Group Identity and Social Preferences (by Yan Chen and Sherry X. Li) (21) Lies in Disguise—An Experimental Study on Cheating (by Urs Fischbacher and Franziska Föllmi-Heusi)

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Book SynopsisEconomists, historians and social scientists have offered a variety of conflicting answers to the issue of the beginnings of capitalism and these deviating answers imply different conceptualizations of what capitalism actually is. This book provides a simultaneous inquiry into the origins of capitalism as well as provides a theoretical treatise on capitalism.The Origins of Capitalism as a Social System explores the line between what is and is not capitalism, (re)producing a theory of capitalism as a system of class domination and exploitation. Part I of the book focuses on the monetary theory of value and capital developed by Karl Marx, while at the same time critically reviews an array of economic and historical literature, both Marxist and non-Marxist. Following this, Part II expounds the first emergence of capitalism in Venice. It highlights the historical contingencies that made capitalism in the Venetian society possible, as well as the structural elements of the capitalTrade Review"In this grand style reconstruction of the genesis of capitalism, Milios brings together Marx, Braudel, Weber, Lenin, and his own analysis of ‘money-begetting’ modes of production, under the aegis of the Althusserian ‘aleatory encounter’ of social forces. In a path-breaking concrete analysis, he invents the Venetian Paradigm of decalage between financialization and proletarianization. It is impressive, convincing, and surprisingly actual.", Etienne Balibar, co-author of Reading Capital"The publication of this book is a rather significant moment in the history of reflections on capitalism, and moreover a turning point in the history of the transformative present. Raising yet once again the question of what capitalism as a system actually is, John Milios reassembles his subject of study, traversing centuries and places in history so as to identify and discern heterogeneous practices being objectivised – or not – in the name of capitalism, ultimately establishing a genealogy of a ‘capitalist state, beyond national territorialisation’. This book, or shall we dare say this ‘machine-book’, offers the bizarre completeness one might feel when reading an important book: full and empty at the same time.", Marios Emmanouilidis, Independent researcher"A fascinating book that provides us with an exciting new perspective on the origins of capitalism. John Milios asks more precisely than usual what distinguishes capitalism as a social system from precapitalist societies. Taking seriously that the origin of capitalism is a singular process, he avoids any deterministic approach to analyzing history. The – historically surprising – ascent of Venice as a leading commercial and colonial power during the 13th and 14th centuries, with its rather special form of original accumulation towards the end of the 14th century, is demonstrated to be a capitalist social formation which practically introduced capitalism to Western Europe. This book really provides us with a fundamental and exciting new turn in the long-lasting discussion about the origins of capitalism.", Michael Heinrich, Author of An Introduction to the three Volumes of Karl Marx’s Capital.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements, Introduction, Part I Capitalism and its origins: the theoretical context, 1 Marx’s notion of capitalism: a synoptic account, 2 Marx’s two approaches to the genesis of capitalism: the ‘productive forces - relations of production dialectic’ vs. ‘so-called original accumulation’, 3 Early forms of capitalism and wage labour: Lenin’s polemic against the Narodniks, 4 Capitalism and the agrarian sector: Karl Kautsky’s theoretical intervention, 5 Post-Second World War Marxist approaches to the ‘transition to capitalism’ question, 6 Non-Marxist approaches to the origins of capitalism, 7 Modes of production and the pre-capitalist money-owner, Part II Venice and the Mediterranean: a discourse on the birth of capitalism, 8 From a Byzantine exarchate to a major colonial power in the Mediterranean: a historical sketch of the rise of Venice up to 1204, 9 The Venetian social formation until the end of the thirteenth century: an unconsummated process of original accumulation, 10 War economics and the ascent of capitalism in the fourteenth century, Part IΙΙ After the encounter took hold: the reproduction of capitalism on an expanded scale, 11 Venice alongside the new capitalist powers, 12 Political power and social cohesion, Bibliography, Index

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Book SynopsisPresenting an overview of agroecology within the framework of climate change, this book looks at the impact of our changing climate on crop production and agroecosystems, reporting on how plants will cope with these changes, and how we can mitigate these negative impacts to ensure food production for the growing population. It explores the ways that farmers can confront the challenges of climate change, with contributed chapters from around the world demonstrating the different challenges associated with differing climates. Examples are provided of the approaches being taken right now to expand the ecological, physiological, morphological, and productive potential of a range of crop types. Describes the effects and responses of the macro and micro levels of crops under the different components of climate changeReports on the adaptation and resilience of food production systems within the changing climateCovers how planTable of ContentsAgroecology, Climate Change, and Agroecosystem Resilience. Physiological and Morphological Mechanisms Mediating Plant Tolerance to Osmotic Stress: Balancing Tolerance and Productivity. Response and Adaptation of Crops to Carbon Dioxide Rise: Coping or Dying. The Physiology and Phenology of Crop Production Under Temperate Climate Changes. Fitting Wheat Phenology to Maximize Yield in a Changing Climate. Response of Pulses to Climate Change: A Physiological Perspective. Climate Resilient Agriculture of Rice: A Physiological Perspective. Tropical Crops and Resilience to Climate Change. Grassland Resilience to Climate Change: From Species to Ecosystem. Effect of Topographic Properties on Crop Yield Variability and Farm Size in a Rural Farming Landscape: Opportunities for Engancing Resilience. Climatic Constraints in Tropical Forages and Common Beans: Suite of Plant Traits to Overcome Water Stress. Climate Change and Food Production Systems Sustainability. Mainstreaming Climate Change in Agricultural and Agroecology Education.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a new model, the competency framework, for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship.Focused on both the individual and strategic organizational level, this book is about people and the competencies each person needs to learn to be successful in creating a more dynamic future. Matthews and Brueggemann's framework for innovation and entrepreneurship competencies empowers individuals to excel at innovation and new venture creation.It provides a practical guide and clear and concise understanding of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences that are needed to increase imagination, creativity, innovation and new venture creation capability. Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be attractive for students of entrepreneurship, innovation, management and cross-disciplinary classes, such as design thinking.Presented in a modular format,

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Book SynopsisWith contributions from international scholars of marketing and consumer studies, this renowned text engages directly with a range of contemporary themes, including: The importance of arts consumption and its socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions The impact of new technologies, platforms, and alternative artforms on the art market The importance of the aesthetic experience itself and how to research it The value of arts-based methods The art versus commerce debate The artist as entrepreneur The role of the arts marketer as market-maker This fully updated new edition covers digital trends in the arts and emerging technologies, including virtual reality, streaming services, and branded entertainment. It also broadens the scope of investigation beyond the West looking to film in emerging markets such as China, music in Sub-Saharan Africa, and indigenous art in Australia. Alongside in-depth theoreTrade ReviewMarketing the Arts: Breaking Boundaries is a breakthrough volume that serves as an important introduction for and update on the state of the field. The editors have succeeded in gathering a distinctive and diverse set of contributors who provide thoughtful reflections on the multitude of interactions between art and the market. Full of unexpected insights. Jonathan Schroeder, William A. Kern Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA This second edition does important work for the field of arts marketing because it responds positively to broader demands for the social sciences to decolonise themselves and to address urgent progressive issues. This book, therefore, marks a signal moment for the field of Arts Marketing as its priorities shift. It is a necessary book and presents us with essential reading. Alan Bradshaw, Professor of Marketing, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKMarketing the Arts is, as the title suggests, a truly boundary breaking text. The cases and methods are wide ranging, topical and critical in their analysis, tackling such subjects as social justice to entrepreneurship. The authors do not just talk about the arts, but illustrate how the arts – dance, poetry, drawing, literature, can be used as tools for investigation. It is lively in its presentation and should be a valuable resource for students of marketing, the arts, media studies, sociology and arts management. A genuinely engaging read.Christina Goulding, Professor of Marketing, University of Birmingham, UKI am delighted to learn about a new edition of Marketing the Arts edited by Finola Kerrigan and Chloe Preece. These editors have expanded the themes provided by the now-classic earlier edition to include a broadened geographical coverage (China, Nigeria, Australia); managerial applications (case studies, detailed illustrations); and attention to such inherently intertwined themes as the role of aesthetic experience, the art-versus-commerce tension, and the branding of artistic creations. Students of Arts Marketing will again benefit greatly from the insights provided. And, for those who favor food-related metaphors, "dessert" appears in the form of a delicious essay on Ernest Hemingway by the masterful prose stylist, Stephen Brown. Morris B. Holbrook, W. T. Dillard Professor Emeritus of Marketing, Columbia University, US Table of ContentsIntroduction: Marketing the Arts- Breaking Boundaries 1. Arts Marketing, Social Justice Activism, and Government Messaging in the Age of Social Media 2. Arts Marketing & Entrepreneurship – Insights from the Nigerian Music Industry 3. Marketing Nigerian Films 4. Marketing art films in contemporary China: Between the rock of politics and the hard place of economy 5. Researching artistic production: The material turn in arts marketing research 6. Chapter 6: The Marketing of the Arts in the Age of Curatorial Production 7. Music Streaming and Surveillance Capitalism 8. Music festivals and the everyday nature of extraordinary experiences 9. Selling Secrets: the role of 'elusivity' in the liminoid invitations of immersive theatre 10. Consuming Cuba through dance: an embodied ethnography of Salsa 11. Poetic orientation for creating and writing 12. Drawing with women: ethical considerations from an art-based project on domestic violence 13. Accounting for the Selection of Exhibits: Examining the Organisation of Gallery Talks as a Marketing Activity 14. The Many Faces of Indigenous Art: Indigenous Art Market and Decolonizing Perspectives 15. Marketing through Art – The Case of Braded Entertainment 16. Virtual Reality, Film Marketing and Value 17. For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn:What Has Hemingway Ever Done For Us?

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Book SynopsisA candid, intensely funny memoir of ambition, gender, and a grueling decade inside Amazon.com, from the author of Nothing Good Can Come from This.A unique and brilliant book. Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand WeeksWhat would you sacrifice for your career? All your free time? Your sense of self-worth? Your sanity?In 2006, Kristi Coulter left her cozy but dull job for a promising new position at the fast-growing Amazon.com, but she never expected the soul-crushing pressure that would come with it.In no time she found the challenge and excitement she'd been cravingalong with seven-day workweeks, lifeboat exercises, widespread burnout, and a culture driven largely by fear. But the chase, the visibility, and, let's face it, the stock options proved intoxicating, and so, for twelve years, she stayeduntil she no longer recognized the face in the mirror or the mission she'd signed up for.Unsparing, absurd, and wickedly funny, Exit Interview is a rare journey inside the crucible that is Amazon. It is an intimate, surprisingly relatable look at the work life of a driven woman in a world that loves the idea of female ambition but balks at the reality.

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Book SynopsisIt doesn''t matter how old you are or where you''re from; you can start a profitable business. The Young Entrepreneur''s Guide to Starting and Running a Business will show you how.Through stories of young entrepreneurs who have started businesses, this book illustrates how to turn hobbies, skills, and interests into profit-making ventures. Mariotti describes the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur and covers the nuts and bolts of getting a business up, running and successful.

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Book SynopsisPrologue.- Analyze.- Design.- Develop.- Implement.- Evaluate.- Epilogue.Table of ContentsPrologue.- Analyze.- Design.- Develop.- Implement.- Evaluate.- Epilogue.

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Book Synopsis1 The Binomial No-Arbitrage Pricing Model.- 1.1 One-Period Binomial Model.- 1.2 Multiperiod Binomial Model.- 1.3 Computational Considerations.- 1.4 Summary.- 1.5 Notes.- 1.6 Exercises.- 2 Probability Theory on Coin Toss Space.- 2.1 Finite Probability Spaces.- 2.2 Random Variables, Distributions, and Expectations.- 2.3 Conditional Expectations.- 2.4 Martingales.- 2.5 Markov Processes.- 2.6 Summary.- 2.7 Notes.- 2.8 Exercises.- 3 State Prices.- 3.1 Change of Measure.- 3.2 Radon-Nikodým Derivative Process.- 3.3 Capital Asset Pricing Model.- 3.4 Summary.- 3.5 Notes.- 3.6 Exercises.- 4 American Derivative Securities.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Non-Path-Dependent American Derivatives.- 4.3 Stopping Times.- 4.4 General American Derivatives.- 4.5 American Call Options.- 4.6 Summary.- 4.7 Notes.- 4.8 Exercises.- 5 Random Walk.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 First Passage Times.- 5.3 Reflection Principle.- 5.4 Perpetual American Put: An Example.- 5.5 Summary.- 5.6 Notes.- 5.7 Exercises.- 6 Interest-Rate-DTable of Contents1. The Binomial No-Arbitrage Pricing Model 1.1. One-Period Binomial Model 1.2. Multiperiod Binomial Model 1.3. Computational Considerations 1.4. Summary 1.5. Notes 1.6. Exercises 2. Probability Theory on Coin Toss Space 2.1. Finite Probability Spaces 2.2. Random Variables, Distributions, and Expectations 2.3. Conditional Expectations 2.4. Martingales 2.5. Markov Processes 2.6. Summary 2.7. Notes 2.8. Exercises 3. State Prices 3.1. Change of Measure 3.2. Radon-Nikod\'ym Derivative Process 3.3. Capital Asset Pricing Model 3.4. Summary 3.5. Notes 3.6. Exercises 4. American Derivative Securities 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Non-Path-Dependent American Derivatives 4.3. Stopping Times 4.4. General American Derivatives 4.5. American Call Options 4.6. Summary 4.7. Notes 4.8. Exercises 5. Random Walk 5.1. Introduction 5.2. First Passage Times 5.3. Reflection Principle 5.4. Perpetual American Put: An Example 5.5. Summary 5.6. Notes 5.7. Exercises 6. Interest-Rate-Dependent Assets 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Binomial Model for Interest Rates 6.3. Fixed-Income Derivatives 6.4. Forward Measures 6.5. Futures 6.6. Summary 6.7. Notes 6.8. Exercises Proof of Fundamental Properties of Conditional Expectations References Index

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Book SynopsisAs a text for an undergraduate mathematics course for nonmajors, Mathematics and Politics requires no prerequisites in either area while the underlying philosophy involves minimizing algebraic computations and focusing instead on some conceptual aspects of mathematics in the context of important real-world questions in political science.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the second edition:“Mathematics and Politics is the fruit of undergraduate mathematics courses taught by the authors. The primary audience is political and social science majors. … The writing style is appropriate for the intended audience with the understanding that the students/readers have some familiarity with political science economics or sociology. … Overall the book serves as a useful quantitative introduction to several of the covered topics. … Faculty in the social sciences should strongly consider Mathematics and Politics as a resource/reference.” (J. Douglas Barrett, Technometrics, Vol. 53 (1), February, 2011)“It is intended to serve as a text for social science and humanities students that will highlight the power and utility of mathematics. … if you are considering a course as described above, this textbook deserves to be the one that will entice you into taking the plunge. And if you simply want to educate yourself in areas of social science mathematics that have only recently started to get the attention they deserve, Mathematics and Politics deserves your strong consideration.” (Edward W. Packel, SIAM Review, Vol. 52 (4), 2010)Table of ContentsSocial Choice.- Yes–No Voting.- Political Power.- Conflict.- Fairness.- Escalation.- More Social Choice.- More Yes–No Voting.- More Political Power.- More Conflict.- More Fairness.- More Escalation.

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Book SynopsisPreface Statistics is seldom the most eagerly anticipated course of a business student. Our goal in writing this casebook and the companion volume (Business Analysis Using Regression) was to change that impression by showing how statistics yields insights and answers interesting business questions.Trade Review"The manuscripts are divided into "classes" which tackle various statistical concepts. Material becomes increasingly complex as the data in later sections exhibit multiple deviations from ideal conditions. The casebooks use a combination of explanatory text and software output to guide the student. Almost no mathematics appears in these volumes; the authors make traditional texts available to their students who are curious about the technical details...I anticipate students will wholeheartedly endorse the FSW casebooks. The material is easy to digest as, for instance, the authors cleverly interweave probability, the standard error of the mean, and control charts. The casebooks effectively relay the message that statistics is relevant and doable. Ideally, that is the message that should be sent in all introductory business statistics courses." Marlene Smith, University of Colorado-DenverTable of ContentsOverview and Foundations * Statistical Summaries of Data * Sources of Variation * Standard Error * Confidence Intervals * Sampling * Making Decisions * Designing Tests for Better Comparisons * Confounding Effects in Tests: A Case Study * Covariance, Correlation, and Portfolios * A Preview of Regression

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Book SynopsisI The Methodology of Statistical Consulting.- 1 Introduction to Statistical Consulting.- 2 Communication.- 3 Methodological Aspects.- 4 A Consulting Project from A to Z.- II Case Studies.- 5 Introduction to the Case Studies.- 6 Case Studies from Group I.- 7 Case Studies from Group II.- 8 Case Studies from Group III.- 9 Additional Case Studies.- A Resources.- A.1 References.- A.2 Datasets for Case Studies in Part II.- A.3 Statistical Consulting Course.- A.3.1 Course Description.- A.3.2 List of Topics by Week.- A.3.3 Reference List.- B Statistical Software.- B.1 SAS.- B.1.1 The SAS Setup.- B.1.2 Details on the DATA Step.- B.1.3 SAS Procedures.- B.1.4 Further Details of SAS.- B.2 S-PLUS.- B.2.1 S-PLUS Preliminaries.- B.2.2 The S-PLUS Setup.- B.2.3 Basic S-PLUS Commands.- B.2.4 Efficient Use of S-PLUS.- B.2.5 S-PLUS Statistical Procedures.- B.2.6 S-PLUS Glossary.- C Statistical Addendum.- C.1 Univariate Distributions.- C.2 Multivariate Distributions.- C.3 Statistical Tests.- C.4 Sample SizTrade ReviewFrom the reviews: THE AMERICAN STATISTICIAN "Although there are other books that effectively tackle the individual aspects described above, this book seems to be the most ideally suited to teaching a well-rounded statistics course at the undergraduate of graduate level…[It] gives informative and self-contained discussions for the many aspects of consulting in balanced proportions that would make using the book for a textbook delightfully straightforward. The collection of case studies is diverse in disciplines considered and level of difficulty, and seems to focus on interesting problems that students will find highly motivating…a valuable resource for statistical consultants, both beginning and established…a prime candidate for use as a stand-alone textbook…since it contains a desirable balance of materials with statistical methodology, oral and written communication skills, and rich case studies…It will make a solid long-term reference for students. Also, for instructors of more traditional senior undergraduate and junior graduate courses, it provides useful case studies to illustrate standard methods in realistic settings that can easily be implemented."Table of ContentsIntroduction to Statistical Consulting * Communication * Methodological Aspects * A Consulting Project from A to Z * Introduction to Case Studies * Case Studies from Group I * Case Studies from Group II * Case Studies from Group III * Additional Case Studies

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Book SynopsisBen S. Bernanke’s rise to chair of the Federal Reserve, the massive financial crisis, and the Fed’s bold and effective response.Trade Review"Bernanke details the hurdles he faced, from cynically obstructive congressmen to obstreperous regulators and quarrelsome interest rate hawks, as well as hapless policymaking in Europe. During much of the panic, he writes: “The Fed alone, with its chewing gum and baling wire, bore the burden of battling the crisis.” The guts of his story are familiar. It is well narrated with regular flashes of colour…" -- Financial Times"The former chair has penned a lucid account of the crisis and its aftermath... Mr Bernanke’s narrative of his time in office is a lucid, analytical affair… the book provides a robust defence of the Fed’s response to the crisis. Mr Bernanke clearly sees himself as someone who did what was necessary to save the economy from disaster, in the face of a barrage of unwarranted criticism. The result is a book which compels..." -- The Economist"It was Ben Bernanke, not Gordon Brown, who steered us through the 2008 financial meltdown...the book's most interesting chapters are those that deal with the crisis...Above all, [Bernanke] exuded calm, even when there was plenty of inner turmoil. The calmness comes over in this book, and so does plenty of the turmoil." -- The Sunday Times"It was a happy chance that this scholar, known for his work on the Great Depression, was chairman of the central banking system of the US during the biggest financial crisis since the early 1930s. His [Bernanke's] new book, The Courage to Act, provides a fascinating account of the effort to save the world from another such catastrophe." -- Martin Wolf, Lunch with the FT - Financial Times"'Why', asked the Queen during her visit to the London School of Economics in November 2008, 'did no one see it coming?' The most thorough and persuasive explanation yet comes in a book by one of the key people, arguably the key person, involved, Ben Bernanke, chair of the US Federal Reserve Board." -- The Independent"Bernanke's memoir is a crucial document of record that will be invaluable to future historians. As far as any memoir can be, it is an honest and accurate account. There is no hubris or exaggeration: simply a telling of the tale of the most dramatic period in office of any Fed Chairman to date." -- Mervyn King - Prospect"Bernanke was at the helm of the world's most important central bank during the financial crisis of 2007-08... Here he gives a compelling account of what he and the Federal Reserve did and why they did it... the defence of the Fed against its critics is compelling. " -- Best Books of 2015 - Financial Times"This memoir is a much better read than that of his predecessor, Alan Greenspan: the writing flows easily and the book is much better structured." -- The Irish Times

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