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Book SynopsisTrying to win the internet is a gloriously inefficient way to build a business.   Forget becoming an influencer. Just because you can sell to the world, it doesn’t mean that you have to––and it’s definitely not where you start.No matter your goals, The Obvious Choice offers 15 timeless lessons on profit and success. Jonathan Goodman, one of the world’s leading experts on helping people simplify their business, reveals proven frameworks to help you focus more, pray to the social media gods less, and master the art of attracting perfect customers.For every 18-year-old on social media that thinks they need a big following just to make a few sales, there are 100 silent business owners quietly earning more money with less effort. If you''re having trouble finding your way, the problem isn’t you. The problem is what you’ve been made to believe it takes to succeed. Building a busi

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Book SynopsisA sea change is occurring---a change so monumental that it is making us re-invent the traditional ideas of where work is done, when work is done, why work is done, and even what work itself is.

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Book SynopsisTalent wins games, but teamwork wins championships. Let John C. Maxwell teach you how teamwork is the heart of great achievement in the game of business.Teamwork is a vital part of success in sports, pop culture, and every other industry--including business. In this essential guidebook, New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell explains why teamwork is so critical   and shows you how to prioritize teamwork and collaboration to achieve winning results.In Teamwork 101, you’ll learn how to: build a team that lasts; create positive energy on the team; harness a team''s creativity; identify weak players who negatively impact your team; and judge if your team can accomplish the dream. You’ll also discover how a winning team is self-fulfilling fuel: because everyone wants to be part of the winning team, you’ll continue to attract only

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Book SynopsisCome for the engrossing content, and stay for the lessons that might just change how you talk, write, and lead.”  —Adam GrantLearn how to take any story and make it perfect—from storytelling expert Karen Eber, whose popular TED Talk on the subject continues to be a source of inspiration for millions.What makes a story perfect? How do you tell the perfect story for any occasion?We live in a story world. Stories are a memorable and engaging way to differentiate yourself, build connection and trust, create new thinking, bring meaning to data, and even influence decision-making. But how do you turn a good story into a great story that informs, influences, and inspires?In The Perfect Story, Karen Eber—leadership consultant, professional keynote storyteller, and TED speaker—shares the science of storytelling to teach you to:Leverage the Five Factory Settings of the Brain tTrade Review'We all love hearing a great story, but surprisingly few of us know how to tell one. Karen Eber is one of those few, and in this book, she shares her secrets. Come for the engrossing content, and stay for the lessons that might just change how you talk, write, and lead.' * ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential; host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking *'Storytelling is at the heart of every company, project, and meaningful connection. Great stories unite, inspire, and even challenge thinking. Karen Eber shares the steps for building the perfect story for each audience. The Perfect Story will change the way you think about stories and will become a trusted resource you reach for frequently.' * RANDI ZUCKERBERG, New York Times bestselling author of Dot Complicated and Pick Three; CEO of Hug and Zuckerberg Media *'Whether CEO of a company, leader of a team, creator of promotional materials, or simply someone who enjoys hanging out with friends, anyone can benefit from becoming a better storyteller. This delightful book masterfully explains how. Supported by research and packed with engaging stories (of course!), The Perfect Story should be at the top of your reading list this year.' * AMY C. EDMONDSON, Professor of Leadership & Management, Harvard Business School; author of Right Kind of Wrong *The Perfect Story is the perfect book for both novice and seasoned storytellers who need to improve the impact of their creations. Using the latest science, concrete examples, and checklists, The Perfect Story will immediately improve what we all do to influence others--tell stories. * PAUL J. ZAK, Ph.D., Author of Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness *'The Perfect Story is an indispensable resource for professionals in leadership and business seeking to master the art of storytelling. The book's comprehensive approach provides readers with the tools to create inspiring visions and missions for their companies, deliver captivating speeches, and build beloved brands. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to master the art of storytelling and take their leadership and business skills to the next level.' * MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach; New York Times best-selling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There *'Karen Eber has combined theory and practice to provide us the ultimate toolbox for narrative excellence. If you're trying to communicate with greater intention and effectiveness, this book is for you.' * DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and Drive *The heart of great stories and communications is purpose and precision. The Perfect Story demonstrates how to develop engaging stories for each audience. Karen masterfully weaves in stories that draw you in while offering readers practical steps and tools. If you are looking to be a more memorable and effective communicator, The Perfect Story is for you. * DORIE CLARK, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty —Duke University Fuqua School of Business *Through real-world examples and practical steps, The Perfect Story shows you how to develop a compelling story, tailor it to your audience and deliver it with authenticity and impact. Whether you are looking to inspire your team, expand thinking, or build empathy and trust, this book will guide you through telling great stories * FRANCES FREI, Ph.D., Professor: Harvard Business School; Author of Unleashed *

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Book SynopsisWhat qualities come to mind when you think about a good leader? Good listener, empathetic, good communication skills, humble, and clear expectations. Whether you''re leading a small or large team, How to Be a Leader by former Honeywell CEO David Cote is a resource that will help you become the leader everyone respects and follows. 60 entries each focus on a leadership topic, highlight Cote''s advice, and end with a prompt to help you build your leadership skills. How to Be a Leader will teach you how to: pursue long- and short- term goals. commit to change and the best ways to implement change. inspire others and push yourself at the same time. create alignment around company strategy. improve productivity and manage different opinions. create a diverse and connected culture. Leadership isn''t about having all the answers or having control of everything. Leadership means bri

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Book SynopsisIdentify your creative mission and fulfill your purpose, guided by an inspiring road map of enthusiastic pep talks, artistic exercises, writing prompts, and a unique archetypal framework.As a bold and unique individual, you arrived on this planet with a sacred, Creative Missiona reason for being that was whispered into your ear before you were born. But when negative forces seem to stifle you, how do you find the clarity, confidence, and resilience to share your gifts with the world? Everyone has the power to become a revolutionary artist. In this guide to unapologetic self-expression and liberation, Shereen Sun, founder of Radiant Wildheart, supports you in finding the deep personal healing that can be found from walking your Divine Purpose Path. With their encouragement and exercises, you will: - discover your Creative Mission and meet your elemental archetype - cultivate your inner artist to align with your values and goals - utilize your naTrade ReviewCalling all creative beings! This is your season. Run—don't walk—into the splendor that is Radiant Wildheart. This magical tome has exactly what you need to rise up to meet the joy-filled, creative frequency that is calling you forward. Don't allow your creative juice to wither on the vine. Step into your radiance and honor your wild heart. Well done! - Abiola Abrams, award-winning author of African Goddess Initiation and African Goddess Rising Oracle

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Book SynopsisDan Sullivan shares his simple yet profound teaching that, until now, has only been known to his Strategic Coach clients: unsuccessful people focus on ''The Gap'', but successful people focus on ''The Gain''.Most people, especially highly ambitious people, are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. We all have an ''ideal'', a moving target that is always out of reach. When we measure ourselves against that ideal, we''re in ''the GAP''. However, when we measure ourselves against our previous selves, we''re in ''the GAIN''.That is where The GAP and The GAIN concept comes in. It was developed by legendary entrepreneur coach Dan Sullivan and is based on his work with tens of thousands of successful entrepreneurs. When Dan''s coaching clients periodically take stock of all that they''ve accomplished - both personally and professionally - they are often shocked at how much they have actually achieved. They weren''t able to appreciate their progress beca

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Book SynopsisWALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller! This brief, easy-to-read and inspiring book has become a guide for thousands of peoplegiving them the tools they need to find their next move, trust themselves, and take action.Ideal for: anyone who may be facing new opportunities or the unknown, including both individuals and culture-forward organizations, inspired leaders, start-ups, entrepreneurs, creatives, and people in a transitional phase of their life. If you are... Innovating and charting new territory Figuring out what's next Evaluating a decision or venture Developing a project Dealing with an unexpected change Feeling temporarily stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear Risk Forward will provide you with inspiration, insights and prompts to help you find your path forward. This full-color book is highly designed, filled with drawings, and is a very quick read. You can flip around and read the chapters in any order.Trade ReviewWall Street Journal bestseller "RISK FORWARD is a mosaic that will change the way you view your life forever." - Roberta Matuson, author of Can We Talk? & contributor at Forbes.com "This book should be the official guidebook for your career." - Geoff Cottrill, former CMO at Converse and Coca-Cola "RISK FORWARD shows us how to defy the noise and think in a new way. I love this book. We need this book." - Frank Oz, Yoda performer, Muppets originator/performer, feature film director "RISK FORWARD breaks the mold . . . impossible to put down." - Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager (R) "The type of book you'll want to have on your bookshelf or by your bedside to refer to over and over again." - Melissa Houston, author of Cash Confident & contributor at Forbes.com "RISK FORWARD offers sage advice--and brisk inspiration--for anyone contemplating the daunting prospect of a new project or change of direction." - Pamela Liebman, President & CEO, The Corcoran Group "If Picasso and Apple produced a book, this would be it!!!" - Vince Poscente, New York Times best-selling author and Olympian "I knew RISK FORWARD was terrific when I found myself, by page 10, taking notes and applying them to my own current creative chaos. RISK FORWARD is the indispensable guide for all of us when we freak out at the inception of a new project. Five stars!" - Steven Pressfield, New York Times best-selling author of The War of Art "Exquisite, whimsical and thought provoking. Beautifully written, filled with artistry and easy to read, RISK FORWARD had me asking myself profound questions." - Jeff Walker, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Product Launch Formula "Risk Forward now has an exalted place on my bookshelf next to Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird." - Alan Zweibel, original Saturday Night Live writer "An insightful, witty, and deeply moving mosaic." - Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. This is a compassionate book, a kind book, a helpful book." - Patricia Ryan Madson, professor emerita, Stanford University "These pages brought literal tears to my eyes for their truth." - Hillary Z. Bradley, artist/painter "An essential, practical manual that helps one meet any moment. 3x this week alone I have applied these principles with my team." - Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, National Comedy Center

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Book SynopsisCorrect the power imbalances in your work and life with a science-backed practice that combines the rigor of Stoic philosophy with the relational impact of empathy.Stoicism combined with empathy may sound like a contradiction in terms. But when these seemingly opposing forces are harnessed together, they have the power to change your life.From surviving missile attacks and political oppression in Iran to leading high-stakes legal teams and negotiations in corporate America, Shermin Kruse''s journey fuels her mission to merge empathy and stoicism as tools for navigating power, justice, and human connection in every facet of life. In this eye-opening book, she offers you this radical perspective shift?anchored in up-to-the-minute research?to help you navigate life''s challenges with power and principles.We often think of empathy as an emotional stance: we feel what someone else is feeling. But Kruse outlines a form of empathy that?s based in cognition, not emotion?a way for us to understand what the other person is thinking and feeling while keeping a distance from their feeling state?and shows us how we can strategically maneuver our level of engagement from ?emotional empathy? to ?cognitive empathy? in different circumstances. Then she utilizes Stoic philosophy and modern science to outline the how of emotional regulation and control. The bridge she builds between Stoicism and empathy gives us the knowledge and discipline we need to: Calmly assess the power dynamics of any situation Understand and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others Defuse danger and turn conflict into connection Skillfully steer a challenging conversation toward the result we want Whether you''re a leader striving to succeed in your role with integrity, an educator seeking to guide curious minds with compassion, a parent nurturing resilience in your children, or simply facing a personal or professional crossroads, Stoic Empathy is an essential toolkit for negotiating success in every area of your life.

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Book SynopsisWhat if everything you?ve been taught about self-confidence is a lie?They tell you to control your thoughts. Conquer your fears. Train your mindset.They?re wrong.The truth? Listening to your mind is what keeps you stuck.Josh Pais was raised in a world most of us can?t imagine. His father was a physicist who worked with Einstein. His mother was a poet and painter. He grew up immersed in the clash between logic and creativity, precision and chaos. That collision led to a breakthrough.For decades, Josh has worked with award-winning actors, world-class entrepreneurs, thriving artists, and high performers to stop battling their minds and start using every emotion, every doubt, every nerve?everything they feel?to unlock unstoppable presence.You?ve seen him for years?Ray Donovan, Joker, The Sopranos, A Beautiful Mind, SVU, Sex and the City. But behind the scenes, he?s been teaching a method so powerful it rewires how you show up under pressure.Inside Lose Your Mind, you?ll learn: The 4-step system to dissolve hesitation and activate peak presence Why confidence isn?t what you think?and why chasing it keeps you stuck How to master spontaneity?so you can command attention in any room The hidden advantage of nervousness (if you know how to use it) How to access creative invincibility?no matter what?s happening in your head The secret to moving through life with total authenticity and ease If you?ve ever felt trapped in your head, paralyzed by overthinking, or convinced you?re not ready, this book is your way out.Because that voice in your head? It?s not the problem. Listening to it is.Lose Your Mind. Gain the freedom, power, and creative prowess you crave.

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Book SynopsisLife Cycle assessment (LCA) is a tool for environmental decision-support in relation to products from the cradle to the grave. Until now, more emphasis has been put on the inclusion quantitative models and databases and on the design of guidebooks for applying LCA than on the integrative aspect of combining these models and data.Trade Review"Heijungs and Suh's Computational Structure of Life Cycles Assessment fills a gap in the methodological literature supporting life-cycle assessments (LCA). It provides a consistent approach, terminology, and notation previously lacking and only partially addressed by archival literature and standardization efforts. Much of the book focuses on the computational aspects of inventory analysis using linear algebra. The construction has atleast three advantages. First, the method is compatible with current inventory data collection and management practices…Second, the computational structure forces the practitioner to account for the full life cycle of material and energy flows and explicitly accounts for "complications"….Third, the matrix structure facilitates impact assessment and interpretation as currently applied by LCA practitioners…Even though the linear algebra concepts used are quite basic, the text is really designed for the atleast somewhat experienced LCA practitioner or the graduate student with some level of comfort in applying mathematical models to complex systems…Finally, the computational structure presented is complete in taking the practitioner from inventory analysis through interpretation.. Practitioners who read this text will benefit from the author’s experiences in applying LCA and developing LCA methods…" Journal of Industrial Ecology, 7:2 (2003)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. The basic model for inventory analysis. 3. The refined model for inventory analysis. 4. Advanced topics in inventory analysis*. 5. Relation with input-output analysis*. 6. Perturbation theory. 7. Structural theory. 8. Beyond the inventory analysis. 9. Further extensions*. 10. Issues of implementation*. A. Matrix algebra. B. Main terms and symbols. C. Matlab code for most important algorithms. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisA clear, easy-to-understand explanation of key financial accounting basics.The world of accounting can be intimidating. Whether you''re a manager, business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or taking a college course in accounting, you''ll find yourself need to know the basics...but baffled by complicated accounting books. What if learning accounting could be as simple and fun as running a child''s lemonade stand? It can.The Accounting Game presents financial information in a format so simple and so unlike a common accounting textbook, you may forget you''re learning skills that will help you get ahead! Using the world of a child''s lemonade stand to teach the basics of managing your finances, this book makes a dry subject fun and understandable. As you run your stand, you''ll begin to understand and apply financial terms and concepts like assets, liabilities, earnings, inventory and notes payable, plus:Interactive format gives you hands-on experienTable of ContentsIntroduction Pre-Test Chapter 1: Cash, Original Investment, Assets, Liabilities, Notes Payable, Owner's Equity, Balance Sheets, Inventory, Earnings, Expenses Chapter 2: Gross Profit, Net Profit, Income Statements, Cash Flow Chapter 3: Retained Earnings, Loans, Credit, Accounts Payable, Notes Payable Chapter 4: Paid Labor, Accounts Receivable, Bad Debt, Interest, Prepaid Expenses, Accrual Method, Cash Method, Creative Accounting Chapter 5: Service Businesses Chapter 6: FIFO, LIFO Chapter 7: Cash Statements, Fixed Assets, Capitalization, Depreciation Chapter 8: Profits vs. Cash Chapter 9: Taxes, Liquidation Chapter 10: Final Analysis – Improving Profits Post-Test Answer Key Glossary Index About the Authors Diploma

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Book SynopsisThough the emerging sub-discipline of comparative political economy is now rich in studies of different advanced capitalisms, it still lacks a systematic consideration of the organizing frameworks and methodologies underpinning those studies.Trade Review'For more than two decades, the principal approaches to comparative political economy have largely talked past each other, operating within sealed theoretical paradigms. This indispensable volume is the first to bring the alternative approaches together in critical engagement. The result is both a fascinating exploration of how to analyse contemporary capitalism, and a fresh and important account of the dynamics and trajectories of capitalist development.' - Chris Howell, Professor of Politics, Oberlin CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction Paradigms of Explanation; D.Coates PART 1: THE APPROACHES EXPLAINED Measuring Capitalism: Output, Growth and Economic Policy; M.Kitson Beyond Bone Structure: Historical Institutionalism and the Style of Economic Growth; C.J.Martin Contesting the 'New Capitalism'; G.Albo PART 2: THE APPROACHES APPLIED Economic Growth and the United States since 1870: A Quantitative Economic Analysis Incorporating Institutional Factors; S.Broadberry Two Can Play at That Game…Or Can They? Varieties of Capitalism, Varieties of Institutionalism; C.Hay The Politics of a Miracle: Class Interests and State Power in Korean Developmentalism; V.Chibber Euro-Capitalism and American Empire; L.Panitch & S.Gindin PART 3: THE APPROACHES EVALUATED Varieties and Commonalities of Capitalism; J.Pontusson The United States in the Post-War Global Political Economy: Another Look at the Brenner Debate; M.Konings The Capitalist Economy 1945-2000: A Reply to Konings, and to Panitch and Gindin; R.Brenner Disparate Models, Desperate Measures: The Convergence of Limits; T.Fast Conclusion List of Contributors Bibliography

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Book SynopsisGrowth in the derivatives market has brought with it a greater volume and range of interest rate dependent products. A study of the evolution of interest rate modelling theory places these models in the correct mathematical context, allowing appreciation of their key assumptions, concepts and implications.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Vasicek Model The Cox, Ingersoll and Ross Model The Brennan and Schwartz Model Longstaff® and Schwartz: A Two-Factor Equilibrium Model Langetieg's Multi Factor Equilibrium Framework The Ball and Torous Model The Hull and White Model The Black, Derman and Toy One-Factor Interest Rate Model The Black and Karasinski Model The Ho and Lee Model The Heath, Jarrow and Morton Model Brace, Gatarek and Musiela Model Calibration of the Hull White - Extended Vasicek Approach Calibration of the Black, Derman and Toy Discrete Time Model Calibration of the Heath, Jarrow and Jorton Framework Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book provides students with an understanding of the international business environment from a European perspective, but also within the broader context of how Europe and European business fit into the global economy. The text discusses changes taking place in the global economy and considers the challenges Europe is facing as the EU its businesses seek to maintain their position in an increasingly competitive world.

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Book SynopsisAt the intersection of the warmth of hearth and home and the dangers of the street lies the tenuous position of women engaged in reproductive labour, those involved in the sex trade and those in domestic positions.Trade ReviewThis book shows us what feminist international political-economy looks like: a Ukrainian woman trying to cope with neo-liberal restructuring by risking migration to work in a Turkish cabaret; a Chechen male 'impressario' importing women into Cyprus to reap profits; a Greek professional woman calculating the pros and cons of hiring a Filipina or a Sri Lankan woman as her domestic worker ; government officials using women's cheapened labor to solve their states' problems. Anna Agathangelou reveals how these very specific relationships together comprise the new global system. This is an engaging, valuable book for us all. - Cynthia Enloe, author of Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics Reproductive labor has for too long been sidelined in debates and actions around globalization. This thought-provoking and politically engaged book demonstrates the complicity of the state in the exploitation of reproductive labor in the interests of global capitalism and the importance of learning from the lives of female migrant workers. Drawing on empirical material to theorize the racialized feminization of the 'desire industries' and to explore the possibilities for organizing and change, Anna Agathangelou succeeds in making theory accessible and relevant. - Bridget Anderson, Centre On Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) Madam and maid, master and slave: these remain central to capitalism even though we imagine them to be replaced by private relations of contract and choice. Agathangelou makes us look at the violence that lies beneath how people of rich countries come to know themselves as a people who possess the freedom to consume people and things, and how peripheral states come to participate in these arrangements. An utterly compelling analysis of the international 'commodification of the intimacies' of sex and domestic work, and of the race, gender, and class hierarchies of the global economy. - Sherene H. Razack, Professor, University of Toronto, and author of Looking White People in the Eye: Gender, Race, and Culture in Courtrooms and Classrooms and Dark Threats and White Knights: The Somalia Affair, Peacekeeping, and the New Imperialism This book shows us what feminist international political-economy looks like: a Ukrainian woman trying to cope with neo-liberal restructuring by risking migration to work in a Turkish cabaret; a Chechen male 'impressario' importing women into Cyprus to reap profits; a Greek professional woman calculating the pros and cons of hiring a Filipina or a Sri Lankan woman as her domestic worker ; government officials using women's cheapened labor to solve their states' problems. Anna Agathangelou reveals how these very specific relationships together comprise the new global system. This is an engaging, valuable book for us all. - Cynthia Enloe, author of Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics Reproductive labor has for too long been sidelined in debates and actions around globalization. This thought-provoking and politically engaged book demonstrates the complicity of the state in the exploitation of reproductive labor in the interests of global capitalism and the importance of learning from the lives of female migrant workers. Drawing on empirical material to theorize the racialized feminization of the 'desire industries' and to explore the possibilities for organizing and change, Anna Agathangelou succeeds in making theory accessible and relevant. - Bridget Anderson, Centre On Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) Madam and maid, master and slave: these remain central to capitalism even though we imagine them to be replaced by private relations of contract and choice. Agathangelou makes us look at the violence that lies beneath how people of rich countries come to know themselves as a people who possess the freedom to consume people and things, and how peripheral states come to participate in these arrangements. An utterly compelling analysis of the international 'commodification of the intimacies' of sex and domestic work, and of the race, gender, and class hierarchies of the global economy. - Sherene H. Razack, Professor, University of Toronto, and author of Looking White People in the Eye: Gender, Race, and Culture in Courtrooms and Classrooms and Dark Threats and White Knights: The Somalia Affair, Peacekeeping, and the New ImperialismTable of ContentsSex and Domestic Work in the Peropheries: The Fenced-Off Economies of Desire Invisible and Silent Female Migrant Reproductive Labour: Cyprus, Greece and Turkey Peripheral Economies Working and Playing Hard: Social Reproduction and Racial and Sexual Desire in the Mediterranean Desiring Power in the European Union: Peripheral Development and 'Mimicry' National Desires for Security Conclusion: A Global Political Economy of Sex?

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Book SynopsisThis accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of globalization and its consequences from the perspective of social and political critical theory. Thematic chapters provoke student inquiry and the book shows how the views of critical theorists are crucial to understanding the global processes shaping the world today.Trade Review'El-Ojeili and Hayden provide an engaging treatment of a subject worn to death by staid, conventional accounts. Using an accessible version of critical theory, they explore the interconnected sinews of globalization and consider its many tensions and contradictions. Their insights and reflections will be of use to students for many years.' - Randall Germain, Carleton University, Canada '...this volume is an insightful repository on how theoretical frameworks tend to foreclose certain perspectives on global interactions while favouring others.' - Emilian Kavalski, Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of Boxes Acknowledgements Introduction Theorizing Globalization: Introducing the Challenge Economic Globalization Globalization and Politics Cultural Globalization Resisting Globalization: The Alternative Globalization Movement Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the life and works of John Kenneth Galbraith and demonstrates how his non-conventional approach to economics is critical to understanding the trouble that currently exists within economics and economic policies.Table of ContentsPreface; J.K.Galbraith PART 1: BACK TO JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH Galbraith: A Partisan Appraisal; J.K.Galbraith Where Did Galbraith's Ideas Come From? R.Parker Galbraith and the Post Keynesians; P.Davidson J.K. Galbraith, Economist of the Peace; J.Fontanel & F.Coulomb John Kenneth Galbraith and the Incompleted Task of Progress; N.Birnbaum PART 2: THE TROUBLE WITH ECONOMISTS AND POLICIES The Bias in Academic Economics: The Economics Salon; J.Madrick Reframing Capitalism; J.Sawyer Power and Institutions in Macroeconomic Theory; J.Cornwall & W.Cornwall Reinventing Fiscal Policy; P.Arestis & M.Sawyer Alternatives for the Policy Framework of the Euro; P.Arestis & M.Sawyer Promoting Growth and Welfare in a Changing Europe; J-L.Gaffard PART 3: ECONOMIES IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT: A PROGRAM OF ACTION The Future of the International Financial System; P.Davidson John Kenneth Galbraith and the Anatomy of Russian Capitalism; S.Menshikov Escaping the Squeeze: Lessons from East Asia on How Middle-Income Countries can Grow Faster; R.Wade The Third World's Debt Problem; K.Raffer Global Organization and Developing Countries: Current Aspects of Neo-mercantilism and of the Global Framework of Accumulation; D.Uzunidis

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this widely respected text provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the effects of biologicalphysical interactions in the oceans from the microscopic to the global scale. considers the influence of physical forcing on biological processes in a wide range of marine habitats including coastal estuaries, shelf-break fronts, major ocean gyres, coral reefs, coastal upwelling areas, and the equatorial upwelling system investigates recent significant developments in this rapidly advancing field includes new research suggesting that long-term variability in the global atmospheric circulation affects the circulation of ocean basins, which in turn brings about major changes in fish stocks. This discovery opens up the exciting possibility of being able to predict major changes in global fish stocks written in an accessible, lucid style, this textbook is essential reading for upper-level undeTrade Review'The authors have done an admirable job. I will happily recommend this text to my students and colleagues.' K J Flynn, University of Swansea 'I have used 'Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems' extensively for my undergraduate oceanography teaching to students from widely different scientific backgrounds. The students found the explanation of the physical processes in this book to be at just the right level, being advanced, up-to-date and clear, but without a lot of complex mathematics. The formulae contained in the book are simple summaries of the physical processes and are easy to use.' Paul Russell, University of Plymouth "The book is comprehensive, properly organized, thoroughly researched, thoughtfully synthesized and very well written. . . The book should be mandatory reading not just for senior undergraduate and graduate students . . . but also for those empowered to set up and implement policy for ocean governance." Botanica Marina Table of ContentsContents. Preface to Third Edition. Preface to Second Edition. Preface to First Edition. 1 Marine Ecology Comes of Age. Part A: Processes on a Scale of less than 1 Kilometer. 2 Biology and Boundary Layers. 3 Vertical Structure of the Open Ocean: Biology of the Mixed Layer. 4 Vertical Structure in Coastal Waters: Freshwater Run-off and Tidal Mixing. Part B: Processes on a Scale of 1-1000 Kilometers. 5 Vertical Structure in Coastal Waters: Coastal Upwelling Regions. 6 Fronts in Coastal Waters. 7 Tides, Tidal Mixing, and Internal Waves. Part C: Processes on a Scale of Thousands of Kilometers. 8 Ocean Basin Circulation: The Biology of Major Currents, Gyres, Rings, and Eddies. 9 Variability in Ocean Circulation: its Biological Consequences. 10 The Oceans and Global Climate Change: Physical and Biological Aspects. Part D: Discussion and Conclusions. 11 Questions for the Future. Appendix. References. Index

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Book SynopsisSince its publication in 1979, Critics of Henry George has achieved an international reputation as by far the most comprehensive review and analysis of the objections leveled against Henry George''s American classic, Progress and Poverty. George''s 19th century classic argument for land reform produced an army of critics including Alfred Marshall, J. B. Clark, F. A. Walker and in the 20th century, Edwin Cannan, Murray Rothbard and Mark Blaug. In recent years Georgist insights have been gaining ground in economics on a variety of fronts especially in the areas of the economics of location and public finance. Now, more than a century after George and 25 years after the first edition of the Critics of Henry George, the Critics has been expanded, revised and enlarged by Robert Andelson. The Andelson revision will include a revised last chapter evaluating Georgism as it was interpreted by its critics.Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments to the Second Edition. Acknowledgments to the First Edition. Volume II. Part IV: Critics in the Twentieth Century and Beyond.Chapter 21. A Cana Hits the Mark (Mason Gaffney). Chapter 22. Davenport: "Single Tazer of the Looser Observance: (Aaron B. Fuller). Chapter 23. Carver: Reluctant Demi-Georgist (Robert V. Andelson). Chapter 24. Ryan and His Domestication of Natural Law (Rovert V. Andelson). Chapter 25. Alcazar's "Most Voluminous of All Assaults" (James L. Busey). Chapter 26. Ely: A Liberal Economist Defends Landlordism (Steven B. Cord and Robert V. Andelson). Chapter 27. Knight: Nemesis from the Chicago School (Nicolaus Tideman and Florenz Plassmann). Chapter 28. Heath: Estranged Georgist (Fred E. Foldvary). Chapter 29. Hayek: "Almost Persuaded" (Robert V. Andelson). Chapter 30. Hardin's Putative Critique (Robert V. Andelson). Chapter 31. Reckoning with Rothbard (Harold Kyiazi). Chapter 32. LeFevre's Challenge (Damon J. Gross). Chapter 33. Oser: Reservations of a Friendly Commentator (Oscar B. Johannsen). Chapter 34. Blaug: Edging Toward Full Appreciation (Mary M. Cleveland). Part V: Conclusions. Chapter 35. Neo-Georgism (Robert V. Andelson). Notes on Contributors. Index of Names. Index of Subjects. References.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about is more than a subdiscipline within the field of economics---it is about a new field named public choice political economy that gradually evolved during the 1970s and 1980s at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia. What is the field Public Choice Political Economy all about? How did it originate? Who were the main architects and builders? What values and work habits motivated the work? Finally, how did the facts about the development of public choice political economy stack up against what we know about science in general and how it has developed? The authors of the essays included in this volume, originally came together in May of 2000 in Blacksburg to celebrate their scientific achievements and take pride in the regimen of research and the processes that brewed at the legendary Public Choice center in Virginia. This location provided what turned out to be a fortuitous combination of obscurity and rustic quiet for original thoughts and conTable of ContentsIntroduction. Joseph C. Pitt, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Douglas Eckel . The Importance of Deviance in Intellectual Development: Especially at Virginia Tech in the 1970s. Richard B. McKenzie with Roman Galar . Public Choice and Deviance: A Comment. Steven G. Medema. Public Choice as an Academic Enterprise: Charlottesville, Blacksburg, and Fairfax Retrospectively Viewed. Richard E. Wagner . Public Choice as an Academic Enterprise: Retrospectively Viewed Again. Eugenia F. Toma . Life in the Putty-Knife Factory!. Geoffrey Brennan. The Quest for Meaning in Public Choice. Elinor Ostrom and Vincent Ostrom. Commentary on “The Quest for Meaning in Public Choice” by Elinor Ostrom and Vincent Ostrom. Michael C. Munger. Bargaining with the Devil: Commentary on the Ostroms’ “Quest for Meaning in Public Choice”. Sonia Amadae. A Toy Model of Scientific Progress. Suzanne Lohmann . Scientific Progress and Lessons for Institutional Design: Comments on “A Toy Model of Scientific Progress” by Suzanne Lohmann. Susan K. Snyder . When Hard Heads Collide: A Philosopher Encounters Public Choice. Loren E. Lomasky . What Public Choice and Philosophy Should Not Learn from One Another. Robert Sugden . Prudence and Constitutional Rights. Edward F. McClennen . Comments on McClennen’s “Prudence and Constitutional Rights”: Or How Do You Turn Words Into Action?. Joseph C. Pitt . Heraclitian Vespers. James M. Buchanan

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative text provides a detailed insight into how construction companies manage their finances at both corporate and project level. It will guide students and practitioners through the complexities of the financial reporting of construction projects within the constraints of accepted accounting practice.Trade ReviewHighly recommended ***** Hi guys, thought I would share some thought provoking and agenda stimulating reading I have recently come across. The book is entitled “Financial Management in Constructing Contracting” by Andrew Ross & Peter Williams, but could easily have been called “The Constructor’s Almanac” or “Wisdens Construction Guide“. If you want the “inside line” on construction know how, this book covers it all. From an understated promise to “explain how the financial position on construction contracts is reported” the book expands into every conceivable avenue the authors could explore in their quest to open up, explain, walk through and map, the processes that guide the industry and control the business operation of a construction company, from finance to bidding, managing risk to delivery, and every stop in between. If you are a student, the early chapters on finance, accounting, contracts and procurement, will set out the basics of the industry in straightforward language, lots of good worked examples and clearly labelled diagrams. The later chapters address the subtleties of cash management, budget control, risk and opportunity management, progress monitoring, valuations and cost/value reconciliations, in far deeper detail and with contemporary work sheets to guide you through and explain the complexities of reporting cost and value in equal proportion. The authors have extensive practical experience of the industry, both having risen from the shop floor to the lecture theatre, are suitably qualified to add insight to knowledge and have managed to capture in many ways the essence of the industry, its conflicts, collaborations, power plays and team working. And if you are of the social networking generation there is even a website on which to hone your new found skills. Fully interactive, it provides detailed worksheets and schedules to further explain the lessons contained in the printed version. —David Monaghan Table of ContentsAbout the Authors xvii Preface xviii 1 Finance in the construction industry 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The purpose of this book 2 1.3 Construction contracting 3 1.4 Work in progress 3 1.5 Reporting 4 1.6 Structure of the book 5 1.7 The construction industry 6 1.7.1 Industry reports 6 1.7.2 Industry reform: origins and responses 7 1.7.3 Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 9 1.8 Industry output 12 1.9 Industry clients 15 1.9.1 Clients for small buildings 16 1.9.2 Major clients developing for their own occupation 16 1.9.3 Property developers 17 1.9.4 Private house buyers 17 1.10 Structure of the industry 17 1.10.1 Size and distribution of firms 17 1.10.2 Risk culture 19 1.10.3 Specialist contractors 20 1.10.4 Payment processes 21 References 22 2 Stakeholders and the regulatory environment 23 2.1 Accounting 24 2.1.1 Accounting reference period 24 2.1.2 Accounting reference date 24 2.1.3 Statutory compliance 24 2.1.4 Annual accounts 25 2.1.5 Audit procedures 26 2.2 The Companies Acts 26 2.3 Accounting standards 26 2.4 UK accounting standards 27 2.4.1 SSAP9 27 2.5 International accounting standards 28 2.6 Financial reporting 28 2.7 Financial reports 29 2.7.1 Management reports 30 2.7.2 Lenders and banking covenants 31 2.7.3 HMRC reports 33 2.7.4 VAT returns 33 2.7.5 Companies House 35 2.8 Annual accounts 35 2.8.1 Operating statement 36 2.8.2 Directors’ report 36 2.8.3 Profit and loss account 37 2.8.4 Balance sheet 37 2.8.5 Movement of funds statement 39 2.8.6 Auditors’ report 39 2.8.7 Notes to the accounts 41 2.8.8 Group accounts 41 References 41 3 Risk and uncertainty 42 3.1 Definitions 43 3.2 Risk and reward 45 3.2.1 Risk 46 3.2.2 Reward 47 3.3 Corporate governance 48 3.3.1 Definition 48 3.3.2 The Cadbury Report 48 3.3.3 The Financial Reporting Council 48 3.3.4 The Companies Acts 48 3.3.5 The Turnbull Report 49 3.4 Market risk 49 3.4.1 Definition 49 3.4.2 Market risk factors 49 3.4.3 Governance 50 3.5 Working capital 50 3.5.1 Sources of working capital 50 3.5.2 The annual accounts 51 3.5.3 Loan capital 51 3.5.4 Risk capital 54 3.5.5 Overdrafts 55 3.5.6 Trade credit 55 3.5.7 PAYE, NIC and VAT 55 3.5.8 Capital gearing 56 3.5.9 Working capital ratios 56 3.5.10 Liquidity 57 3.5.11 Cash flow 57 3.6 Competition 58 3.6.1 Definition 58 3.6.2 Procurement 58 3.6.3 Subcontractors 58 3.7 Profitability 59 3.7.1 Definitions 59 3.7.2 Income gearing 59 3.8 Work in progress 60 3.8.1 Payment in arrears 61 3.8.2 Valuations and payments 62 3.9 Insolvency risk 62 3.9.1 Industry structure 63 3.9.2 Sole traders 63 3.9.3 Limited liability 63 3.9.4 Large firms 64 3.10 Instability 64 3.10.1 Living with instability 65 3.10.2 Indicators of instability 66 3.10.3 Multiple discriminant analysis 66 3.11 Credit control 67 3.11.1 Debtor days 68 3.11.2 Creditor days 68 References 68 4 Contracts and documentation 70 4.1 Types of contract 70 4.1.1 Form of tender 71 4.1.2 Lump sum contracts 71 4.1.3 Measure and value contracts 73 4.1.4 Cost reimbursement contracts 73 4.2 Financial implications of contracts 75 4.2.1 Lump sum contracts 75 4.2.2 Measure and value contracts 76 4.2.3 Cost reimbursement contracts 77 4.3 Project documentation 78 4.3.1 Definitions 78 4.3.2 Priority of documents 79 4.3.3 Drawings 79 4.3.4 Specification 80 4.3.5 Bills of quantities 82 4.3.6 Schedule of rates 84 4.3.7 Schedule of works 85 References 86 5 Payments in construction 88 5.1 Industry credit system 89 5.1.1 Labour and wages 89 5.1.2 Materials 90 5.1.3 Subcontractors 90 5.1.4 Plant hire 91 5.1.5 Credit terms 91 5.1.6 Discounts 92 5.2 Payment problems 93 5.2.1 Trust and money 94 5.2.2 The Construction Act 1996 95 5.2.3 The Construction Act – scope and application 95 5.3 The scheme for construction contracts 96 5.4 Payment under the Construction Act 96 5.4.1 Payment period 96 5.4.2 Periodic payments 97 5.5 Payment notification under the Construction Act 97 5.5.1 Contractual provisions 97 5.5.2 Payment notice 98 5.5.3 Default payment notice 98 5.5.4 Withholding (or pay-less) notice 98 5.6 Conditional payments 99 5.6.1 Pay-when-paid 99 5.6.2 Pay-when-certified 100 5.6.3 Pay-when-notified 100 5.7 Late payments 100 5.7.1 Legislation 100 5.7.2 Interest 101 5.8 Suspension of performance 101 5.9 Adjudication 102 5.10 Value Added Tax 103 5.10.1 VAT in construction 103 5.10.2 How VAT works 103 References 104 6 Managing the supply chain 105 6.1 Supply chain management 106 6.1.1 Definitions 106 6.1.2 Integrated supply chains 106 6.1.3 Managing cost and profit 107 6.1.4 Practical applications 107 6.1.5 Context 108 6.2 Subcontractors 108 6.2.1 The growth of subcontracting 108 6.2.2 Types of subcontractors 109 6.2.3 Construction Industry Scheme 110 6.2.4 Trade and other references 111 6.2.5 Bonds 111 6.3 Subcontract tenders 112 6.3.1 The decision to sublet 112 6.3.2 Tender enquiries/send outs 112 6.3.3 Scoping of work packages 113 6.3.4 Subcontractor selection 114 6.3.5 Pre-subcontract stage 114 6.4 Subcontract stage 115 6.4.1 Placing the subcontract 115 6.4.2 ‘Battle of the forms’ 116 6.4.3 The discount ‘spiral’ 116 6.4.4 Partnering 117 6.5 Payment 118 6.5.1 Terms of payment 118 6.5.2 Retention and defects correction 118 6.5.3 Valuations and applications for payment 119 6.5.4 Liabilities, claims and accruals 120 References 121 7 Getting work 122 7.1 Business development 122 7.2 Decision to tender 124 7.3 Competitive tendering 129 7.4 Tender lists 130 7.4.1 Open competition 131 7.4.2 Frameworks and approved lists 131 7.4.3 Ad hoc list 132 7.5 E-bidding and reverse auctions 134 7.5.1 Auctions 134 7.5.2 Online and reverse auctions 134 7.5.3 The process 135 7.5.4 Advantages 135 7.5.5 Disadvantages 135 References 135 8 Corporate governance and management 136 8.1 Definitions 137 8.1.1 Corporate Governance 137 8.1.2 Management 137 8.1.3 Directors 137 8.2 The UK Corporate Governance Code 138 8.2.1 Application 138 8.2.2 Principles 139 8.2.3 Other approaches to governance 139 8.2.4 Corporate governance and contracts 140 8.3 Turnover 140 8.3.1 Definition 140 8.3.2 Calculating turnover 140 8.3.3 Work in progress 141 8.3.4 Cost of turnover 142 8.4 Profit 142 8.4.1 Definition 142 8.4.2 Corporate profit 143 8.4.3 Project profit 144 8.4.4 Profit distribution 144 8.5 Long-term contracts 145 8.6 Management accounts 145 8.6.1 Control 145 8.6.2 Cost value reconciliation 146 8.7 Accounting for contracts 147 8.7.1 The role of directors 147 8.7.2 Work in progress 148 8.7.3 Short-term contracts 149 8.7.4 Long-term contracts 149 8.7.5 Worked examples 150 Reference 152 9 Company structure 153 9.1 Management functions 153 9.1.1 Principles 154 9.1.2 Estimating and tendering 155 9.1.3 Purchasing 156 9.1.4 Production 157 9.1.5 Quantity surveying 157 9.1.6 Supply chain management 158 9.1.7 Accounting 159 9.2 Organisation structures 159 9.2.1 Structure 160 9.2.2 SMEs 163 9.2.3 Large firms 163 9.2.4 Very large firms 163 10 Service departments 165 10.1 Estimating and tendering 166 10.1.1 Preparing the estimate 168 10.1.2 Tender enquires 169 10.1.3 Preliminaries 171 10.1.4 Employer’s requirements 172 10.1.5 Contractor’s requirements 172 10.1.6 Measured items 175 10.1.7 Attendances and profit associated with domestic subcontract works 175 10.2 Tender submission 176 10.2.1 Tender margin 176 10.2.2 Design risks 177 10.2.3 Construction risks/opportunities 177 10.2.4 Tender committee 177 10.2.5 Final adjustments 178 10.2.6 Qualification 178 10.2.7 Production of allowance bill 178 10.3 Planning 179 10.4 Buying 179 10.5 Accounting, costs and information 179 10.5.1 Definitions of costs 180 10.5.2 Timing of cost information flows and reporting 181 10.6 Company management accounting systems 181 10.6.1 Company information systems 181 10.6.2 Contract operational ledger 184 10.7 Contract cost reports 190 10.7.1 Principle of cost cut off 190 10.7.2 Direct costs and accruals 190 10.7.3 Cumulative and period reporting 194 10.7.4 Cost provisions 194 10.7.5 Individuals involved 196 10.8 Project audits and site processes 196 References 197 11 Financial management 198 11.1 Budgetary control 198 11.2 Definitions 200 11.2.1 Cost 200 11.2.2 Value 200 11.3 Cash flow 201 11.3.1 Movement of funds 201 11.3.2 Cash flow forecasting 202 11.3.3 Client and contractor 202 11.3.4 Cash flow forecast limitations 203 11.3.5 Simple forecasting models 204 11.3.6 Credit terms 208 11.3.7 Minimum and maximum cash requirements 209 11.3.8 Capital lock up 211 11.3.9 Expediting receipts 211 11.3.10 Delaying payment to suppliers 211 11.3.11 Project cash flow 214 11.3.12 Organisational cash flow 217 11.4 Working capital 218 11.4.1 Current assets 218 11.4.2 Current liabilities 221 11.4.3 Profitability ratio 221 References 221 12 Project governance 222 12.1 Introduction 223 12.2 Procurement methods 224 12.2.1 Traditional 224 12.2.2 Design and build 226 12.2.3 Management contracts 227 12.2.4 ‘Pain and gain’ systems 228 12.2.5 Partnering 229 12.3 Conditions of contract 229 12.3.1 Payment mechanisms 229 12.3.2 Payment procedures 230 12.3.3 JCT Standard Building Contract with Quantities 2011 (SBC/Q) 231 12.3.4 Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) – Measurement Version 231 12.3.5 NEC Engineering and Construction Contract 3rd Edition 232 12.3.6 Other standard forms of contract 232 12.3.7 Conditions of subcontract 232 12.4 Method of measurement 237 12.4.1 Standard methods of measurement 237 12.4.2 Basis of quantities 237 12.4.3 Classification systems 238 12.4.4 SMM rules 239 12.4.5 Waste 239 12.4.6 Working space 241 12.4.7 Temporary works 243 12.5 Bills of quantities 244 12.5.1 The use of bills of quantities 244 12.5.2 Structure and layout 244 12.5.3 Preliminaries 245 12.5.4 Measured work 247 12.5.5 Prime cost sums 250 12.5.6 Provisional sums 251 12.5.7 Daywork 252 12.5.8 Contingencies 253 12.5.9 Final summary 254 12.5.10 Adjustment item 254 References 254 13 Budgets 255 13.1 Developing and monitoring budgets 256 13.2 Types of budget 256 13.2.1 Strategic budgets 256 13.2.2 Turnover budget 256 13.2.3 Overhead budget 257 13.3 Project level budgets 259 13.3.1 Project turnover budgets 259 13.3.2 Project cash budgets 259 13.3.3 Production budgets 260 13.3.4 Procurement budgets 260 13.4 Activity level budgets 262 13.5 De-scoping bills of quantities 263 13.6 Budget development 264 13.6.1 Labour 264 13.6.2 Materials 267 13.6.3 Plant 268 13.6.4 Preliminaries 269 13.7 Variance analysis 270 13.7.1 Productivity assessment: an example 270 13.8 Control procedures 272 13.9 Earned value analysis 272 13.9.1 Definition of EVA 273 13.9.2 The components of EVA 274 13.9.3 EVA in practice 275 13.9.4 Work breakdown structures 276 13.9.5 Establishment of an EVA management system 276 13.9.6 Benchmarking project performance using EVA 277 13.9.7 Predicting performance 277 13.9.8 EVA in action: an example 278 13.9.9 Making predictions based on the derived metrics 281 13.9.10 Benefits of EVMS 282 References 282 14 Resource procurement 284 14.1 Introduction 284 14.2 The resource budget 285 14.3 Resource procurement programme: subcontractors 285 14.4 Tender assessment 286 14.5 Tender negotiation 287 14.6 Buying gains and losses 287 14.7 Newer approaches to subcontract procurement 287 14.7.1 Reverse e-auction 288 14.7.2 Pre-auction stage 288 14.7.3 The auction stage 289 14.7.4 Post-auction stage 289 14.7.5 Live e-auction results 290 14.7.6 Reflections 291 14.8 Materials procurement 291 14.9 Plant procurement 292 14.10 Labour procurement 292 14.11 Labour-only subcontractors 293 15 Project risk and control 294 15.1 Introduction 294 15.2 Tender risk 295 15.2.1 Programme and method 295 15.2.2 Ground conditions 296 15.2.3 Subcontractors 299 15.2.4 Suppliers and materials 300 15.2.5 Commercial opportunity 304 15.3 Contract risk 307 15.3.1 Delay and disruption 307 15.3.2 Delay analysis 308 15.4 Claims 311 15.4.1 Extensions of time 311 15.4.2 Loss and expense 312 15.4.3 Evaluating prolongation expenses 314 15.5 Insolvency risk 315 15.5.1 Risk rating 315 15.5.2 Definitions 315 15.5.3 Legislation 316 15.5.4 Termination of main contracts and subcontracts 317 15.5.5 The effect of termination 317 15.5.6 Subcontractor’s insolvency 318 15.5.7 Employer’s insolvency 323 15.5.8 Contractor’s insolvency 324 References 328 16 Programme and progress 329 16.1 Contractor’s obligations 329 16.2 Programme 330 16.2.1 The tender stage 331 16.2.2 The pre-contract stage 333 16.2.3 The contract or master programme 334 16.2.4 Contractor’s method 337 16.2.5 Shortened programmes 337 16.2.6 The contract stage 338 16.3 Progress 338 16.3.1 Contractor’s obligations 338 16.3.2 The baseline programme 339 16.3.3 Extensions of time 339 16.3.4 Mitigation of loss 343 16.3.5 Measuring progress 343 16.4 S-curves 344 16.4.1 Principles 344 16.4.2 Measuring physical progress 344 16.4.3 Measuring financial progress 345 16.5 Project acceleration 349 References 351 17 Valuations and payments 352 17.1 Valuations and interim certificates 353 17.1.1 The purpose of valuations 353 17.1.2 The timing of valuations 354 17.1.3 The timing of interim certificates 354 17.1.4 The status of interim certificates 355 17.2 Interim payment 355 17.2.1 Contractual provisions 355 17.2.2 Methods of payment 355 17.2.3 Payment notification 356 17.2.4 Retention 356 17.2.5 Alternatives to retention 357 17.3 Principles and procedures 358 17.3.1 Valuation principles 358 17.3.2 Valuation procedures 359 17.3.3 Types of valuation 360 17.4 Valuation techniques 362 17.4.1 Inspection 362 17.4.2 Measurement 362 17.4.3 Ogive curve 363 17.4.4 Gantt chart 363 17.4.5 Adjustment and judgement 363 17.5 Materials on site 364 17.5.1 Valuing materials on site 364 17.5.2 Retention of title 365 17.6 Basic valuation procedure 366 17.7.1 Contract provisions 370 17.7.2 Components of an interim valuation 370 17.8 Preparing the external valuation 371 17.8.1 Measured work 372 17.8.2 Variations 372 17.8.3 Daywork 373 17.8.4 Prime cost sums 375 17.8.5 Provisional sums 377 17.8.6 Preliminaries 377 17.8.7 Progress 378 17.9 Internal valuation 378 17.9.1 Purpose 378 17.9.2 Link to the external valuation 379 17.9.3 Link to the estimate 384 17.10 Subcontract valuation 384 17.11 Final accounts 386 17.11.1 Purpose 386 17.11.2 Timing 387 17.11.3 Preparation 387 17.11.4 The final certificate 389 17.11.5 Contractual significance of final certificate 389 References 389 18 Cost value reconciliation 391 18.1 Introduction 392 18.1.1 Accounting standards 392 18.2 Guiding principles 393 18.2.1 Costs 393 18.2.2 Site cost information 395 18.2.3 Labour 395 18.2.4 Materials 397 18.2.5 Plant costs 398 18.2.6 Subcontract costs 399 18.3 Cost reporting 401 18.3.1 Timing 401 18.3.2 Overheads 403 18.4 Net sales value (NSV) 405 18.4.1 Calculation of net value 406 18.4.2 Calculation of profit 407 18.5 Losses 407 18.5.1 Foreseeable losses 407 18.6 Claims and variations 408 18.7 Valuation: application and internal valuation 409 18.7.1 Adjustments: overmeasure 411 18.7.2 Adjustments: undermeasure 412 18.8 Development of the internal valuation: an example 412 18.9 Reconciliation 414 18.9.1 On-costs in advance 414 18.10 Explaining variances 419 18.11 Summary 421 References 421 Glossary 422 Index 429

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Book SynopsisSpiral Dynamics reveals the hidden codes that shape human nature, create global diversities, and drive evolutionary change. These magnetic forces attract and repel individuals, form the webs that connect people within organizations, and forge the rise and fall of nations and cultures.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Overview of Spiral Dynamics:. 1. Different Times Produce Different Minds. 2. The Nature of MEME systems. 3. The Mind of the Spiral. Part II: The Dynamics of the Spiral's MEME's:. 4. Change and the Spiral. 5. The Dynamics of Leadership. 6. Spiral Wizardry. 7. Spiral Alignment: Streaming Visions into Reality. 8. Spiral Integration: Power and Precision in Organization Design and Transformation. Part III: The Spiral Wizard's Field Manuel: . 9. Beige: Survival Sense. The Instinctive MEME. 10. Purple: KinSpirits. The Clannish MEME. 11. Red: PowerGods. The Egocentric MEME. 12. Blue: TruthForce. The Purposeful MEME. 13. Orange: StriveDrive. The Strategic MEME. 14. Green: HumanBond. The Relativistic MEME. 15. Stepping Over to the Second Tier. Yellow: FlexFlow. The Systematic MEME. 16. The Second Tier, A Second Step. Turquoise: GlobalView. The Holistic MEME. Part IV: Global Order and Chaos on the Dynamic Spiral:. 17. Global Awakenings: 'New World Order' (and Chaos). Resources for Spiral Wizards

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Book SynopsisClothing that is not purchased or worn is not fashion' (to paraphrase Armani) Knowledge of marketing is essential to help ensure success and reduce the risk of failure in fashion. For the designer starting up in business, this book offers a guide to the major decisions that will enable you to fulfil your creative potential and be a financial success: What are the major trends we should be monitoring?; How should we set our prices?; What is the most effective way to get our message across about the new product range?; Which colour-wash will be the most popular with buyers? Marketing is now a firmly established element of most fashion and clothing courses. Fashion Marketing is written to meet students' requirements and has many features making it essential reading for anyone involved in the fashion and clothing business: deals with contemporary issues in fashion marketing up-to-date examples of global good practiceTrade Review?Fashion Marketing provides a good introductory level text, most appropriate for first year undergraduate students.? (Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, January 2009)Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xv Part A: Understanding Fashion Marketing 1 1 An Introduction to Fashion Marketing 3 Mike Easey 1.1 What is fashion? 3 1.2 What is marketing? 5 1.3 What is fashion marketing? 7 1.4 Fashion marketing in practice 7 1.5 How fashion marketing can help the fashion industry 11 1.6 What fashion marketers do: five examples 12 1.7 Ethical issues in fashion marketing 13 1.8 An overview of the fashion marketing process 15 1.9 Summary 16 Further reading 17 2 The Fashion Market and the Marketing Environment 18 Christine Sorensen 2.1 Introduction 18 2.2 The development of the fashion market 18 2.3 The fashion market: size and structure 21 2.4 Marketing environment 26 2.5 Micro-marketing environment 26 2.6 Macro-marketing environment 34 2.7 Trends in the marketing environment 56 2.8 Summary 58 Further reading 59 Part B: Understanding and Researching the Fashion Purchaser 61 3 The Fashion Consumer and Organizational Buyer 63 Mike Easey 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 Why study the fashion buyer? 64 3.3 Fashion consumer decision-making 68 3.4 Psychological processes 73 3.5 Sociological aspects of consumer behaviour 83 3.6 The organizational buyer 94 3.7 Summary 95 Further reading 96 4 Fashion Marketing Research 97 Patricia Gray 4.1 Introduction 97 4.2 The purpose of marketing research 97 4.3 An overview of the marketing research process 100 4.4 Problem definition and setting research objectives 100 4.5 Research design 100 4.6 Data sources 101 4.7 Practical sampling methods 103 4.8 Primary data collection methods 108 4.9 Data collection methods 111 4.10 Questionnaire design 113 4.11 Attitude measurement and rating scales 117 4.12 The role of marketing research in new product development 119 4.13 Forecasting fashion 121 4.14 The Internet as a research tool 123 4.15 International marketing research 126 4.16 Summary 127 Further reading 128 Part C: Target Marketing and Managing the Fashion Marketing mix 129 5 Segmentation and the Marketing mix 131 Mike Easey and Christine Sorensen 5.1 Introduction and overview 131 5.2 Mass marketing and market segmentation 131 5.3 Segmentation: rationale, bases and strategy 134 5.4 Positioning and perceptual mapping 140 5.5 The fashion marketing mix 141 5.6 Summary 143 Further reading 144 6 Designing and Marketing Fashion Products 145 Sheila Atkinson and Mike Easey 6.1 Introduction 145 6.2 The importance of fashion products 145 6.3 The nature of fashion products 147 6.4 The fashion industry and new product development 157 6.5 Retail buying sequence: autumn and winter season 161 6.6 The product mix and range planning 163 6.7 Fashion and related life cycles 169 6.8 Summary 176 Further reading 176 7 Pricing Garments and Fashion Services 177 Mike Easey 7.1 Introduction 177 7.2 Different views of price 177 7.3 The role of price decisions within marketing strategy 178 7.4 External factors influencing price decisions 180 7.5 Internal factors influencing price decisions 183 7.6 Main methods of setting prices 184 7.7 Pricing strategies in relation to new products 190 7.8 Pricing strategies to match the competition 191 7.9 Price changes 193 7.10 Summary 195 Further reading 195 8 Fashion Distribution 196 John Willans 8.1 Introduction 196 8.2 The importance of fashion retailing 196 8.3 Structural issues 198 8.4 The industry’s components 202 8.5 Trends in retailing 208 8.6 The Internet 213 8.7 The ‘grey market’ 215 8.8 Retail marketing effectiveness 215 8.9 Summary 216 Further reading 216 9 Fashion Marketing Communications 218 Gaynor Lea-Greenwood 9.1 Introduction 218 9.2 The marketing communications environment 219 9.3 The traditional approach to promotion 220 9.4 Fashion advertising 223 9.5 Sales promotion 225 9.6 Public relations 226 9.7 Celebrity endorsement and sponsorship 227 9.8 Personal selling 229 9.9 Visual merchandising to visual marketing 230 9.10 International marketing communications 232 9.11 Ethics in marketing communications 233 9.12 Evaluating the effectiveness of marketing communications 234 9.13 New directions in fashion marketing communications 235 9.14 Summary 236 Useful websites 236 Further reading 237 10 Fashion Marketing Planning 238 Mike Easey 10.1 Introduction 238 10.2 The planning process and objectives 238 10.3 Marketing audits and SWOT analysis 240 10.4 Marketing strategy 243 10.5 The fashion marketing plan 246 10.6 Implementation and organizational issues 247 10.7 Summary 250 Further reading 250 Glossary of Fashion Marketing Terms 251 Index 257

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Book Synopsis* This will be the first British textbook on the subject. * International approach, reflecting the global market for fashion. * The clothing industry is vast, currently worth GBP35 billion a year in the UK and growing.Trade Reviewit s a highly recommended read if you too want to work in fashion or even if you don t it gives great insight into the fashion through business eyes. (March 2013, Urbanoblog.com)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Description of the book 2 Structure of the book 3 Chapter 2 Marketing Strategy 7 Introduction 8 Promotional strategy 8 Where are we now? 10 Where do we want to be? 10 How do we get there? 12 Models of advertising 13 Examples of promotional campaigns 13 Summary 15 References 16 Activities 16 Chapter 3 Tools and Media Channels 17 Introduction 18 Advertising 18 Public relations 26 Direct marketing 28 Personal selling 29 The retail environment 31 Summary 33 References 33 Activities 33 Chapter 4 The Power of Magazines 35 Introduction 36 A repertoire of magazines 36 The magazine–reader relationship – my magazine is my mate? 41 Teenage magazines 45 Advertising costs, circulation and context 45 Monthly and weekly magazines 50 Summary 52 References 52 Activities 53 Chapter 5 The Role of Public Relations 54 Introduction 55 Who carries out the PR function? 55 The costs of PR 57 The role of the journalist in PR 57 Credibility 58 How gender affects PR 61 Working out the value of product placement 61 Types of PR function 62 The role of the PR function 63 Providing evidence of effectiveness 68 Crisis management 69 Summary 71 References 71 Activities 71 Discussion questions 72 Chapter 6 Celebrity 73 Defining celebrity 74 Celebrity management 74 Celebrity endorsement 75 Theoretical background 77 Celebrity collaborations 79 Celebrity ranges 80 Celebrity saturation 80 Celebrity slip-ups 80 Celebrity and charities 81 The celebrity lifecycle 83 Measuring the effectiveness of celebrity endorsement 86 The major benefits of celebrity endorsements 87 The death of celebrity culture? 87 Summary 88 References 88 Activities 88 Chapter 7 The Retail Fashion Store Environment 89 Introduction 90 Consumer behaviour reviewed 90 Types of store 91 Store location 92 Approach and avoidance 94 Visual merchandising – the shop window 95 From visual merchandising to visual marketing 97 Hero pieces 98 Store layout and design 98 Stimulation of the senses 102 Store personnel 104 The virtual store environment 106 The payment experience 107 Auditing the retail environment – the mystery shopper 107 Future directions 108 Summary 109 References 109 Activities 109 Chapter 8 Trade Marketing Communications 111 Introduction 112 Press releases 113 Trade journals 117 Fashion shows 118 Fashion weeks 118 Showrooms 119 Exhibitions and trade shows 121 Trade marketing stands 125 Events 130 Websites 130 E-mail and social media 131 Supporting the trade 131 Summary 131 Activities 132 Chapter 9 International Fashion Marke ting Communications 133 Introduction 134 The international consumer 134 Operating outside the domestic market 134 Emerging markets 137 Developing versus developed markets 138 International regulatory frameworks 140 Standardisation and adaptation in international fashion marketing communications 141 General considerations for international marketing 143 Summary 145 References 146 Activities 146 Chapter 10 Regulatory Frameworks 150 Introduction 151 The role and remit of self-regulation 152 Hot topics in the fashion industry 152 The process and progress of a complaint 154 Communicating the results of adjudications 155 International considerations 156 Where the problems seem to lie 156 Summary 157 References 157 Activities 157 Chapter 11 Assessing the Effectiveness of Fashion Marketing Communications 158 Introduction 159 Models of advertising 160 Measuring effectiveness against campaign objectives 161 Assessing the effectiveness of traditional media 162 Qualitative research 165 Other methods of determining effectiveness 168 Costs of research 172 Summary 175 References 175 Activities 175 Chapter 12 Future Directions in Fashion Marketing Communications 181 Introduction 182 The changing landscape of media communications 182 Technological advances 182 Rich media and infotainment 183 Blogs 184 Career opportunities 185 Work experience 186 Top tips 191 The interview process 192 References 193 Activities 193 Index 195

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect (and essential) supplement for all econometrics classes--from a rigorous first undergraduate course, to a first master''s, to a PhD course. Explains what is going on in textbooks full of proofs and formulas Offers intuition, skepticism, insights, humor, and practical advice (dos and don'ts) Contains new chapters that cover instrumental variables and computational considerations Includes additional information on GMM, nonparametrics, and an introduction to wavelets Trade Review“The exceptional success of this work is due to its clarity and economy of expression and the accessibility of the subject matter to a broad range of scholars. Now in its sixth edition, this guide brings practitioners and researchers up to date on the popular techniques in estimation. It holds a unique position among econometric texts. Highly recommended.” (Choice, November 2008)Table of ContentsPreface x Dedication xii 1. Introduction 1 2. Criteria for Estimators 11 3. The Classical Linear Regression Model 40 4. Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing 51 5. Specification 71 6. Violating Assumption One: Wrong Regressors, Nonlinearities, and Parameter Inconstancy 93 7. Violating Assumption Two: Nonzero Expected Disturbance 109 8. Violating Assumption Three: Nonspherical Disturbances 112 9. Violating Assumption Four: Instrumental Variable Estimation 137 10. Violating Assumption Four: Measurement Errors and Autoregression 157 11. Violating Assumption Four: Simultaneous Equations 171 12. Violating Assumption Five: Multicollinearity 192 13. Incorporating Extraneous Information 203 14. The Bayesian Approach 213 15. Dummy Variables 232 16. Qualitative Dependent Variables 241 17. Limited Dependent Variables 262 18. Panel Data 281 19. Time Series Econometrics 296 20. Forecasting 331 21. Robust Estimation 345 22. Applied Econometrics 361 23. Computational Considerations 385 Appendix A: Sampling Distributions, the Foundation of Statistics 403 Appendix B: All about Variance 407 Appendix C: A Primer on Asymptotics 412 Appendix D: Exercises 417 Appendix E: Answers to Even-numbered Questions 479 Glossary 503 Bibliography 511 Name Index 563 Subject Index 573

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Book SynopsisSAVE MONEY IN 2021 WITH THIS SIMPLE AND FOOLPROOF JOURNAL________''Experts claim it could help some people cut spending by up to 35%'' Mail OnlinePeople in Japan are masters of minimal living, able to make do with less in all aspects of life, whether it''s de-cluttering personal belongings or savvy seasonal cooking. But at the heart of all this is the kakeibo: the budgeting journal used to set saving goals and spend wisely.It''s simple: at the beginning of each month you sit down with your kakeibo and think about how much you would like to save and what you will need to do in order to reach your goal. There is space to jot down your weekly spending and reflect on the month just gone. A kakeibo ensures helps make saving a part of your everyday life, while also giving you the opportunity to reflect and improve every month.Get a grip on your spending and start to achieve your goals, by finding Trade ReviewWant to be RICHER? All you need is a notebook and a pen! That's the ingeniously simple idea behind a book taking the world by storm * Daily Mail *Frugal millennials are going wild for kakeibo, the simple art of keeping track of your finances . . . this is about being financially mindful rather than letting a gadget do the thinking for you * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisFEATURING EMILY MAITLIS'' GROUNDBREAKING INTERVIEW WITH PRINCE ANDREWThe news has never been more prominent - but are we getting the full story? Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest news stories and interviews of recent years ''Smart, funny and brilliantly told'' Elizabeth Day ''Revelatory, riveting and frequently hilarious'' James O''Brien ''Absolutely irresistible'' Jeremy Vine ________ In this no holds barred account of life in the seconds before, during and after going on air, Newsnight presenter, leading journalist, and queen of the side eye Emily Maitlis gives us the insider info on what we don''t get to see on-screen. Giving us the inside scoop on her interviews with everyone from Emma Thompson to Russell Brand, and Donald Trump to Tony Blair, as well as covering news stories such as President Clinton''s affairs, Trade ReviewAnyone who has spent this election campaign shouting at the TV needs a copy of Emily Maitlis's Airhead in their Christmas stocking. It's funny and subtly smart, taking the reader behind the camera * Guardian, Best Politics Books of 2019 *Maitlis has written a deliciously funny book about the high-wire act of broadcasting and the madness that surrounds it. Lots of famous presenters have written books but Maitlis' is different . . . Irresistible. She sounds great company . . . Her book's a romp * The Times *Maitlis paints a vivid picture of the intensity and unpredictability that come with her assignments, which punctures the perceived glamour of life reporting the news . . . Her writing is excellent: precise, economical and accessible * Guardian *She is a superb writer, used to throwing together pacy, engaging scripts at a second's notice. Each chapter is dedicated to one of her interviews - it is a sort of greatest-hits compilation * The Sunday Times *[Emily] is so absolutely of the moment, a quasi-memoir could not be better timed. Airhead is a compilation of her greatest hits. And boy are there many . . . narrated in her snappy, chatty style . . . her asides are acerbic, her observations hilarious * Evening Standard *She recounts the interviews of her career, from the great, the good and the questionable, offering insights into the questions that illuminated their characters and the ones they dodged. A chapter on being the target of a stalker reveals her more vulnerable side in this compelling book * Observer *Airhead is, like its author, funny, wise, self-deprecating and insightful * You Magazine *Smart, funny and brilliantly told stories about what goes on behind the scenes of television news. A joy * Elizabeth Day *Revelatory, riveting and frequently hilarious. A joy from beginning to end * James O'Brien *A remarkable journey through the jungle of newsmaking. It combines razor-sharp analysis with compelling narrative drive and wit. A must-readA wonderfully sane book for our unhinged times * Simon Schama *Emily has a style that would make you enjoy her report on the end of the world. Absolutely irresistible * Jeremy Vine *The irony of this riveting, enlightening and sometimes painfully honest book is that you couldn't meet less of an airhead than Emily Maitlis - a bold, fearless journalist, a splendidly probing and well-prepared interlocutor, and a warm, sharp and witty woman at the top of her game on and off camera. I'm just very disappointed there's only one chapter about me * Piers Morgan *A light and easy read but a thought-provoking one * The Times *An irreverent and amusing account of her media career * The Times, 100 Best Books for Summer *Smart and Broadcast News-funny, Airhead is peppered with insider anecdotes you could only pick up working on the kind of big news stories that the journalist has covered for decades * Daily Telegraph *Not an autobiography but a serious book about journalism, disguised in anecdotal chapters about her encounters with the great and the good and the rather awful . . . leads the reader towards a deeper understanding of an essential part of our culture: current affairs . . . this is a book that engages at every level * Daily Mail *Vividly demonstrates her drive to report * Tatler Magazine *Maitlis writes brilliantly * Tatler *A deliciously funny behind-the-scenes take on broadcasting and her encounters with politicians and celebrities * i *Fascinating . . . [an] excellent book * Mail on Sunday *A behind-the-scenes look at how news gets made * Observer *A fascinating and brilliantly evocative ringside seat at some of the most notable interviews she's done * Radio Times *Behind-the-scenes accounts of her famous encounters, including those with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama, among many others * Daily Mail Books of the Year *She lifts the veil on the inner workings of the BBC, as she reflects on her long career as a journalist * Radio Times *She offers insights into everyone from Donald Trump to Simon Cowell, showing them not just as what they represent, but as individuals with flaws and charm * The Press and Journal *One of the best we've read this year . . . This insightful, hilarious and engrossing memoir from one of our most well-liked TV broadcasters takes you behind the scenes of the biggest news stories in recent years * SheerLuxe, 15 Best Beach Reads of 2019 *Recounts, one guest per chapter, a number of her interviews with the boldest of boldface figures . . . Entertaining * Strong Words *A quick, absorbing read . . . my overriding impression is of rather breathless thoughtfulness . . . her formidable intelligence and self-deprecating awareness shine brightly * Times Higher Education *We love the Maitlis * Stylist *We're obsessed with Emily Maitlis in this houseEmily Maitlis is a particular hero of mine . . . I know I'm in for a treat with Airhead * Gaby Huddart, Editor-in-chief, Good Housekeeping *Emily Maitlis is one of my favourite interviewers and I want to read her tales of interviewing people such as Donald Trump, Theresa May and Simon Cowell * Catriona Shearer, Sunday Mail *A fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into modern television news * Time & Leisure Magazine *It's a brilliant, often funny, behind-the-scenes account of her working life, written by one of Britain's best television broadcasters. It proves she's far from an airhead! * John Craven *She gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most engaging interviews she's conducted in recent years - with all the wrangling, arguing, pleading and last-minute script writing they involved. Insightful, funny and engrossing, we love it. * SheerLuxe *

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Book SynopsisPaul Ramsay is Lecturer in Academic Skills at University of Portsmouth. Pat Maiercoordinates study skills for Dept of Civil Engineering at University of Southampton. Geraldine Pricelectures within the School of Education at University of Southampton and holds workshops nationally for teachers on dyslexia, study skills and curriculum access.Table of ContentsForewordHow to use this bookLearning in Higher EducationBehaving professionally THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU TO: 1 Manage yourself 1 Managing your time 2 Managing your stress 3 Learning part time, online and on a work placement 2 Improve your work 4 Getting the most out of lectures 5 Working in a real and diverse team 6 Presenting your work 7 Reading critically 8 Excelling in exams 3 Apply your thinking skills 9 Thinking critically 10 Understanding the value of reflection 11 Approaching numerical problems 4 Develop your business writing 12 Understanding academic integrity: learner ethics and plagiarism 13 Taking control of the writing process 14 Improving your writing in business and management studies 15 Developing your reflective writing Index

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Book SynopsisResearch Skills for Journalists is a comprehensive, engaging and highly practical guide to developing the varied skillset needed for producing well researched, quality journalism across a range of platforms.Illustrated with original interviews and case studies, the book guides readers through a clear understanding of sources of news, as well as illustrating the skills needed to undertake successful digital and non-digital research and to conduct interviews for a variety of media. It examines the skills needed for basic data journalism and presents an in-depth exploration of the different research skills specific to producing print and online text, as well as those for broadcast and multimedia journalism.Key research skills explored in the book include: Developing digital research skills, including researching through search engines, messages boards, discussion groups and web forums, social media, apps, and using user generated content WorTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Sources of News 3. Digital Research 4. Data Journalism 5. Non-Digital Research 6. People 7. Interviews 8. Research for Print and Text 9. Research for Broadcast and Multimedia 10. Working Overseas 11. The Future

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Book Synopsis''One of the clearest and most thorough statements of an argument often made about the country: that its government has relied on constant stimulus to keep growth strong, an addiction that is bound to backfire. Second, he comes closer than any previous writer to covering the Chinese economy as Michael Lewis, the hugely popular author of The Big Short, might do. His analysis is informed but accessible, animated by anecdotes and characters, some colourful, some verging on tragic . . . McMahon is among the most compelling of the many analysts who conclude that China''s economic miracle will end painfully'' The EconomistThe world has long considered China a juggernaut of economic strength, but since the global financial crisis, the country''s economy has ballooned in size, complexity, and risk. Once dominated by four state-owned banks, the nation''s financial system is a tangle of shadow banking entities, informal financial institutions, and complex corporatTrade ReviewOne of the clearest and most thorough statements of an argument often made about the country: that its government has relied on constant stimulus to keep growth strong, an addiction that is bound to backfire. Second, he comes closer than any previous writer to covering the Chinese economy as Michael Lewis, the hugely popularauthor of The Big Short, might do. His analysis is informed but accessible, animated by anecdotes and characters, some colourful, some verging on tragic . . . McMahon is among the most compelling of the many analysts who conclude that China's economic miracle will end painfully * The Economist *An engaging economy lesson: human stories are at the heart of every chapter and he draws on his contacts to bring this well-researched analysis to life * Belfast Telegraph *McMahon tracks how the former juggernaut of growth allowed its economy to become mired in debt, and the dangers this poses for the rest of the world * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis''Much needed inspiration for those working hard to reach a position that matches their potential and their allies'' Ally Owen, Founder of Brixton Finishing School You might not think, right now, that you have what it takes to succeed. But incredible things do happen when you believe. We hope this book will stoke your sense of belief in what it is you can achieve and the gifts you have the potential to give to the world. Relentless in its inspiration, candour and warmth, A Colourful View From the Top is a vital anthology of twenty-one voices who are at the top of their game in business and beyond. Whether their specialism be advertising, tech, law or art, each luminary offers a unique and deeply meaningful collection of lessons and affirmations to draw upon time and time again. Discover how they became influential figures in culture and corporate life; how their achievements haven''t been defined or limited by their race, gender oTrade ReviewMuch needed inspiration for those working hard to reach a position that matches their potential and their allies -- Ally Owen

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Book SynopsisWhether you''re promoting a company, product, a service or even your own personal brand, this guide will empower you to simplify your approach. You''ll learn how to connect with your audience by understanding what they want and positioning your brand meaningfully. Through this book, you''ll gain tools to navigate the complexities of marketing, avoid common pitfalls and ultimately work smarter - not harder.From avoiding jargon traps to staying customer-focused, this book provides insights that you can apply immediately, whatever your marketing challenge. It''s a fresh perspective for a cluttered field, focusing on clarity, simplicity and real results.

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Book Synopsis_______________''Through original interviews, a smart use of source material, and a wonderfully easy-going style, Blumenthal gives a full portrait of Jobs ...This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer'' - Ilene Cooper, American Library Journal_______________Inventor. Visionary. Genius. Dropout. Adopted. Steve Jobs was the founder of Apple, and he was all of these things.Steve Jobs has been described as a showman, artist, tyrant, genius, jerk. Through his life he was loved, hated, admired and dismissed, yet he was a living legend; the genius who founded Apple in his parent''s garage when he was just 21 years old, revolutionising the music world. He single-handedly introduced the first computer that could sit on your desk, and founded and nurtured a company called Pixar, bringing to life Oscar-winning animations Toy Story and Finding Nemo.So how did the man -- who was neither engineer nor computer geek -- change the worldTrade ReviewThrough original interviews, a smart use of source material, and a wonderfully easy-going style, Blumenthal gives a full portrait of Jobs ...This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer. -- Ilene Cooper * American Library Journal *Table of ContentsTrade

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Book SynopsisThe much-loved, irresistibly funny memoir of literary New York which was an international bestseller and enchanted readers around the world now a major film starring Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley, My New York YearGripping and funny' ObserverLike a literary The Devil Wears Prada ... An irresistible read' Harper's Bazaar''Irresistible'' Sunday Times''Spellbinding'' GuardianAfter leaving graduate school to pursue her dream of becoming a poet, Joanna Rakoff takes a job as assistant to the storied literary agent for J. D. Salinger. Precariously balanced between poverty and glamour, she spends her days in a plush, wood-paneled office - where Dictaphones and typewriters still reign and agents doze after three-martini lunches - and then goes home to her threadbare Brooklyn apartment and her socialist boyfriend.Rakoff is tasked with processing Salinger's voluminous fan mail, but as she reads the Trade ReviewHard to put down ... Demands sympathy, admiration, and attention ... Irresistible * SUNDAY TIMES *Intimate ... elegant ... graceful * Sunday Telegraph *So gripping and funny, you feel sure she had only to twitch her nose to be back there * Observer *Spellbinding ... You don’t have to be a Salinger fan to fall under Rakoff’s spell; I’m not and I did * Guardian *A warm, witty, occasionally sly piece of storytelling ... An affectionate love letter to a first job in an industry that in just 20 years has changed beyond recognition * Woman & Home *In prose that is clear, precise and evocative, Rakoff renders her people and places touchably real * Independent *Every young person who moves to New York with creative ambitions should read Joanna Rakoff’s wonderful memoir ... As transporting as the best novels -- Adelle Waldman, author of The Love Affairs of Nathaniel PAnyone who has ever dreamed of a life in books will find much to love in Joanna Rakoff’s memoir ... Funny and knowing, it’s both an idiosyncratic tribute to Salinger’s writing and an affirmation of the power of books * Metro *A memoir that manages to be dreamlike but sharp, poignant but unsentimental. Here is a book I’m going to have to insist you read immediately -- Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating ArrangementsA charming coming-of-age memoir that fizzes with youthful energy and bookish insight * Good Housekeeping *Joanna Rakoff’s memoir of a New York publishing life, a fantastic book about being young and alone in a big city * Observer Books of the Year *Think of her as the even more bookish Lena Dunham with a bit of Mad Men claustrophobia thrown in * Grazia *A year spent in the orbit of a great writer gives rise to an elegant memoir * Sunday Telegraph *Anyone who can remember the fear of feeling hopelessly out of their depth in their first job should get a kick out of My Salinger Year ... Rakoff’s prose is precise and often amusing * Evening Standard *A beautifully written tribute to the way things were at the edge of the digital revolution, and to the evergreen power of literature * Chicago Tribune *An affecting coming-of-age memoir. . . . Rakoff wisely – and deftly – weaves her Salinger story into a broader, more universal tale about finding one’s bearings during a pivotal transitional year into real adulthood * Washington Post *Charming ... Glamorous ... Rakoff does a marvelous job of capturing a cultural moment ... What is most admirable is [her] critical intelligence and generosity of spirit * Boston Globe *The loneliness of life after college [is] perfectly explained ... There’s something Salingeresque about her book: it’s a vivid story of innocence lost * Entertainment Weekly *My Salinger Year describes its author’s trip down a metaphorical rabbit hole back in 1996. She arrived not in Wonderland, but a place something like it, a New York City firm she calls only the Agency ... An outright tribute to the enduring power of J.D. Salinger’s work * Salon *A breezy memoir of being a “bright young assistant” in the mid-1990s ... Salinger himself makes a cameo appearance … The “archaic charms” of the Agency are comically offset by its refusal to acknowledge the Internet age * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisTHE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA''S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARDalrymple is a superb historian with a visceral understanding of India A book of beauty' Gerard DeGroot, The TimesIn August 1765 the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and forced him to establish a new administration in his richest provinces. Run by English merchants who collected taxes using a ruthless private army, this new regime saw the East India Company transform itself from an international trading corporation into something much more unusual: an aggressive colonial power in the guise of a multinatTrade ReviewAn energetic pageturner that marches from the counting house on to the battlefield, exploding patriotic myths along the way -- Maya Jasanoff * Guardian *A tour de force ***** -- Anne de Courcy * Telegraph *Magnificent … The Anarchy explodes myths that have accreted around the history of the Company like barnacles on the hulls of its ships ... Dalrymple shines a forensic light on the knotty historical relationship between commercial and imperial power -- John McAleer * Evening Standard *Dalrymple has been at the forefront of the new wave of popular history, consistently producing work that engages with a wider audience through writerly craft, an emphasis on characters and their agency, evocative description of place and time, and the inclusion of long-neglected perspectives … The book’s real achievement is to take readers to an important and neglected period of British and south Asian history, and to make their trip their not just informative but colourful -- Jason Burke * Observer *Gloriously opulent … India is a sumptuous place. Telling its story properly demands lush language, not to mention sensitivity towards the country’s passionate complexity. Dalrymple is a superb historian with a visceral understanding of India … A book of beauty -- Gerard DeGroot * The Times *It is well-trodden territory but Dalrymple ... brings to it erudition, deep insight and an entertaining style * Financial Times *Combining extensive research, judicious analysis and an acceptable level of outrage, Dalrymple’s compelling account will cement his status as the most widely read British writer on India since Kipling … A brave and stirring narrative of India’s eighteenth-century fragmentation -- John Keay * Literary Review *[A] rampaging, brilliant, passionate history … Dalrymple gives us every sword-slash, every scam, every groan and battle cry. He has no rival as a narrative historian of the British in India … A gripping tale of bloodshed and deceit, of unimaginable opulence and intolerable starvation ... shot through with an unappeasable moral passion * Wall Street Journal *‘Masterful … Dalrymple has been for some years one of the most eloquent and assiduous chroniclers of Indian history. With this new work, he sounds a minatory note … Dalrymple has done a great service in not just writing an eminently readable history of eighteenth-century India, but in reflecting on how so much of it serves as a warning for our own time’ -- Stuart Kelly * Scotland on Sunday *A magnificently readable book, deeply researched and richly atmospheric, written with a historian’s understanding of power and a novelistic eye for detail ***** -- Francis Wheen * Mail on Sunday *A rip-roaring tale of wild adventure, amorality, feckless greed and despicable behaviour … His best history to date -- Louise Nicholson * Country Life *[Dalrymple] is a terrifically good storyteller. He makes the reader see how events unfold and observe the personalities up close. He is widely read both in the primary sources and the historical scholarship. As a result, The Anarchy is one of the best books on Indian history published in a long time * Times Literary Supplement *Deeply researched yet easy to read, this landmark history of the East India Company is unputdownable. This is pure narrative joy -- HWA Non-Fiction Crown JudgesProbably the best work of a quartet of books that Dalrymple has written focusing on Indian history... Beautifully written and generous in its details; well worth the time and effort * Which 50 *

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Book SynopsisHearing a blast, journalist Anjan Sundaram headed uphill towards the sound. Grenade explosions are not entirely unusual in the city of Kigali; dissidents throw them in public areas to try and destabilise the government and, since moving to Rwanda, he had observed an increasing number of them. What was unusual about this one, however, was that when Sundaram arrived, it was as though nothing had happened. Traffic circulated as normal, there was no debris on the streets and the policeman on duty denied any event whatsoever. This was evidence of a clean-up, a cloaking of the discontent in Rwanda and a desire to silence the media in a country most of whose citizens were without internet. This was the first of many ominous events. Bad News is the extraordinary account of the battle for free speech in modern-day Rwanda. Following not only those journalists who stayed, despite fearing torture or even death from a ruthless government, but also those reporting from exile, it is the Trade ReviewRequired reading … A superb exposé of a dictatorship as he observes how the tentacles of totalitarianism squeeze the life from a society. Bad News is an important book that should shatter any lingering faith people might hold in Kagame’s hideous regime … This is a desolate work, taut prose describing the stifling atmosphere of a nation trapped in fear * Guardian *Superb, timely ... It is nothing less than the best book written about Rwanda by an outsider, a massively important contribution to understanding what is one of Africa's most important, inscrutable, regimes -- Richard Poplak * All In Africa *Powerful and shocking * Sunday Times *Few people have suffered the hideous fate of Rwandans in the modern era. It is shocking, painful beyond words, to see the darkness settling again in a dystopia that is crushing free expression and individual lives. This searing, evocative account provides insights about the human condition that reach far beyond the tragic story of Rwanda -- Noam ChomskyHere is a commanding new writer who comes to us with the honesty, the intensity, and the discerning curiosity of the young Naipaul -- Pico IyerA sensitive writer. He feels deeply and expresses himself richly ... a powerful evocation of the foreign correspondent’s experience * The Times *Anjan Sundaram’s prose is so luscious … that the words come alive and practically dance on the page -- Barbara Demick, author of the Samuel Johnson Prize-winner 'Nothing to Envy'In this thoughtful and evocative book, Anjan Sundaram takes us into the lives of those living under a dictatorship. He chronicles the sacrifices of the brave journalists who try to speak the truth about their own country, the damage those truths inflict on those who bear witness, and the horrors of silence for those who cannot speak. His clipped and lucid prose offers an illuminating look into a place too often ignored by the rest of the world -- Graeme Smith, author of 'The Dogs Are Eating Them Now'Anjan Sundaram is a keen observer and a fine writer. In Bad News, he has rendered a chilling chronicle of the creeping totalitarianism taking hold in Rwanda that is as disturbing as it is unforgettable -- Jon Lee AndersonOne of the finest works of reportage in living memory * The Australian *Sundaram immediately captures the paranoia one feels in a country where citizens are both censored and self-censoring … Delicate and evocative prose … Subtle reminders of the country’s violent past echo throughout the book … This book is a timely one * Irish Times *A chilling and valuable account of conditions inside Rwanda * Sunday Herald *Stark and at times desolate, Sundaram has written a harrowing account of life in “a mirage of a country” where the all-seeing presence of President Kagame has managed not only to destroy free institutions and free speech, but ultimately free thought as well * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDS!We lead increasingly time-poor lifestyles, bombarded 24/7 by petrifying news bulletins, internet trolls and endless noises. Where has the joy and relaxation gone from our daily lives? Scribbles in the Margins offers a glorious antidote to that relentless modern-day information churn. It is here to remind you that books and bookshops can still sing to your heart. Warm, heartfelt and witty, here are fifty short essays of prose poetry dedicated to the simple joy to be found in reading and the rituals around it. These are not wallowing nostalgia; they are things that remain pleasurable and right, that warm our hearts and connect us to books, to reading and to other readers: smells of books, old or new; losing an afternoon organising bookshelves; libraries; watching a child learn to read; reading in bed; impromptu bookmarks; visiting someone's home and inspecting the bookshelves; stains and other reminders of where and when you readTrade ReviewAn adorable collection of bite-sized chunks of joy…the perfect gift for any book lover. * Reader's Digest *Gray has become the writer of stunning books whose substance belie their brevity…They are elegant in their purpose and devastating in their power. No-one who loves reading could put down Scribbles in the Margins. * The Herald Magazine *A book that makes the spirit soar…a beautifully-crafted treasure. * The National *Gray’s warm introspective eloquence invites and then indulges contented immersion in bibliographic nostalgia. * The New European *A gorgeous thing. A series of lyrical loveletters to the wonders of reading. Wonderful, evocative essays. * BBC Radio Scotland *A collection of mini-essays that cheer on the small pleasures of book reading…a lovely thing. * The Herald *

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