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Book SynopsisWinner of the Bronze Axiom Business Book Award 2024 in the Philanthropy / Non Profit / Sustainability category.Shortlisted in the 2024 Business Book Awards (Change & Sustainability category)Every manager and every employee in every function can embed climate solutions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This book, written by experts in the field of sustainability in business, shows you how.The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges we face today, and it affects all aspects of business and society. Consequently, everyone needs to know the best high-impact climate solutions that can be embedded into their organisational area. In this book you will find ideas for your team, your department and your organisation to make this a reality. We provide you with implementation plans and inspiring case studies, with practical and helpful tools that will help you to scale up climate solutions effectively and efficiently. If you are Trade Review'Climate change is the existential issue of our age, but with many struggling for guidance this book is a useful and accessible guide to practical actions organisations can take around carbon literacy, reporting and projects to reduce their footprint'.Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor, Financial Times'A carbon constrained future is inevitable. For businesses it is a question of competitiveness and survival. This Handbook is a true treasure chest, providing guidance for how to go about it. A must read for executives and practitioners!'Georg Kell, Founder and former Executive Director, the United Nations Global Compact; Chairman, Arabesque Partners'This is a refreshingly practical handbook for the many leaders, at all levels, who want to put their organisations in greater service of people and planet – but who don’t know how. The clear focus on solutions rings loud'.Paul Polman, Business leader, campaigner and co-author of Net Positive'bold resource for contemporary business leaders, this specific yet thorough guide shows how every business can reduce its carbon emissions now and thrive on green energy in the long run'.Rae André, Professor, Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business; author of Lead for the Planet: Five Practices for Confronting Climate Change'Finally, a book I have been waiting for. Changing a company’s strategy and an individual’s mindset on transferring into a sustainable business and behaviour is a complex project. This book gives you well-structured guidelines and covers all required aspects for a considered approach. There is no Planet B – with this book you can get started'.Marc Oliver Nissen, Director, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Germany'Governments, businesses, and universities don’t act, people do. The Handbook of Carbon Management empowers employees across industries to incorporate climate solutions in the way we live and work'.Elena Crete, Head of Climate & Energy Program, UN SDSN'Climate literacy, as illustrated in this book, has become critical knowledge not only for the leaders in organisations to drive the necessary change, but also for those affected by the change to understand the bigger picture, and therefore improve the likelihood of a successful transformation of the organisation'.Joris-Johann Lenssen, Project Lead Business & Society, ZiviZ im Stifterverband (Berlin); Former Managing Director of ABIS – The Academy of Business in Society (Brussels) 'This book highlights the importance of effective communication when it comes to climate change, and how marketing is key to changing the course we are on. From educating and raising awareness to shaping new behaviours, both internally and externally, the skillsets of marketers cannot be underestimated'.Gemma Butler, Marketing Director, CIM'The Handbook of Carbon Management does an excellent job in arguing the case for the rapid reform that is so desperately needed if we are to respond successfully to the chronic and catastrophic climate collapse that is taking place all around us'.Andy Agathangelou, Founder, Transparency Task Force'The most frequent question I get asked in my work is not "Shall we act on climate?" but "What should we do?" Having such a comprehensive overview of the best actions that people and organisations can undertake is a really valuable addition to the resources we all need to tackle the climate crisis'.Phil Korbel, Co-Founder & Director of Advocacy, Carbon Literacy Project'If you think that climate change is too abstract for you to do anything about it, read this book. This handbook provides a rich resource of concrete inspiration about climate change and how anyone working in an organization can contribute. The book analyses the urgent need for all of us to act and it admirably guides us how to act. This is a book with a clear ambition to have societal impact'.Dr Mette Morsing, Head of PRME Principles for Responsible Management Education, United Nations Global Compact'This book is an excellent resource to raise awareness of carbon management. It is essential for all who teach or study any function of business and management, including accounting, banking and finance, supply chain management, marketing and communications, human resource management, strategy and leadership. It provides practical solutions for organisations and individuals to bring about true systemic change in carbon management'.Professor Liz Crolley, Chair of QAA Review of Subject Benchmark Statements for Business and Management'This handbook provides inspiration for current and future leaders with actionable steps they can take to implement climate solutions in their work. It is therefore invaluable not only for practitioners, but also students and researchers, potentially benefitting an organisation’s financial situation, as well as the environment'.Stephen Snider, Sustainable Finance Lead, Oikos International'Whether you’re new to Carbon Management or have experience in the area, this concisely written book offers you the overview and knowledge you need to take some concrete, practical steps towards reducing your organisation’s climate impact'.Richard Holmes, MEI, MIEMA, C.Env., Carbon Management Consultant & Trainer'This handbook is a must read for everybody who wants to tackle the climate crisis in their workplace. By taking us step by step through the thinking and action needed to embed solutions in strategy and operations, it helps to make sense of the complex, interrelated nature of the change at hand, so we can all turn ambition into impact'.Gudrun Cartwright, Climate Action Director, BiTC'This book provides a most useful resource and reference for anyone motivated to address the most pressing threat to the quality of life on our planet. It positively contributes to the process of change needed to generate the paradigm shift in human activity that is urgently required'.Colin Crawford, CMLI – Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute'We are living at a time when a fast-growing part of humanity is realizing the havoc our current approaches deal on our livelihood – clients, consumers, investors, politicians, and employees alike. Urgently needed, this handbook provides practical advice on high impact climate solutions that any manager in any organisation can implement to avoid the worst and move towards a positive future'.Klemens Höppner, CFA, CESFi, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Mindful Finance Institute'The Handbook of Carbon Management is the book for any manager to get on the right track in reducing their organisation’s carbon impact with its simple and smart quick wins, contributing to a much-needed change from Day 1'.Favian Munday- Alvarado, Project Manager (Toulouse), Graduate in Architecture (Mexico) and Sustainable Building (France)Table of ContentsPart I: Net Zero and Decarbonisation: Understanding and Communicating the Basics 1. Finding Your Best Decarbonisation Pathway 2. Climate Literacy Training for All 3. Climate Communication and Reporting to Internal and External Stakeholders Part II: High-Impact Solutions: Making a Difference 4. Meetings and Transport: colleagues, customers and suppliers 5. Your Organisation’s Digital Footprint 6. Food Waste and Food for Thought 7. Estates and Facilities: building a better future 8. Procurement and Supply: pushing the boundaries to remove carbon 9. Marketing for a Better Climate 10. Pension Funds, Accounts and Other Investments Part III: Carbon Footprinting: Introducing Greenhouse Gas Management for the Whole Organisation 11. Understanding Greenhouse Gas Management: scopes and boundaries for carbon footprinting 12. Carbon Accounting: why what you measure matters! 13. Setting science-based targets - the right approach for your business organisation? 14. Strategy, Policies and Practices for Carbon Management Part IV: The Road to Net Zero: Making it a Reality 15. Team Humanity on the Road to Net Zero: will you make it happen?

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Book SynopsisAgile is being adopted within every type of organization across the world. It is no longer used specifically for software development. This book shows how anyone can adopt the systems of an agile organization within their organization. The book contains a blueprint on how to start a transformation initiative.Starting with a high-level overview of what companies are seeking to achieve with a transformation platform, the book describes the common approaches used in todayâs business world. The bookâs discussion includes how common themes between the different types of transformation platforms are more a direct result of five cultural business processes.Currently, there are three main transformation platforms practiced within the business world: Lean Six-Sigma, Lean, and Agile. After a brief comparison showing the similarities and differences of these platforms, the book presents a blueprint for a successful Agile Transformation within any type of organization by focusing

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Book SynopsisOrganizations of all sizes struggle to secure their data in a constantly evolving digital landscape. Expanding digital footprints and the rapid expansion of cloud strategies arising from the COVID-19 pandemic increase an organization's attack surface. When combined with limited resources caused by the cybersecurity skills gap, securing small and mid-sized business IT infrastructures becomes more complicated. With limited staffing and budgetary restrictions, small businesses need to create cost-effective, security-driven programs that protect data while also meeting increasingly stringent compliance requirements.This book bridges the gap between complex technical language and business objectives to create a security-first review of the security and compliance landscapes. Starting from the premise that with security comes compliance, this book starts by defining security-first and then walking readers through the process of creating a holistic security and compliance program.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Into the Mind of a Malicious ActorChapter 2 Reviewing the Compliance LandscapeChapter 3 Compliance RiskChapter 4 Looking at Risk through a Security LensChapter 5 How to Set ControlsChapter 6 Continuous MonitoringChapter 7 Vendor Risk Management: Securing the Supply ChainChapter 8 Calculating the Total Cost of ComplianceChapter 9 Information Security Audit: The What, How, and Why Chapter 10 Cyber Liability InsuranceChapter 11 Cybersustai nability: Ethical Data Handling for Corporate ResponsibilityChapter 12 Magic 8 Ball Says "Yes"

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Book SynopsisThis is a reprint of ISBN 978-0-901-35743-4Widely acknowledged as the one stop summary of health and safety fundamentals, Principles covers law, safety technology, occupational health and hygiene and safety management techniques. Originally written by the late international health and safety expert Allan St John Holt, this new edition has been comprehensively updated by Allan's colleague Jim Allen. The book is designed as a concise, accessible introduction to health and safety basics and includes revision notes and a wide range of references. It is a first class resource for NEBOSH Certificate students. Table of Contents1. Safety management techniques, 2. Workplaces and work equipment, 3. Occupational health and hygiene, 4. Law

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Book SynopsisThis workbook is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus (9708).Enable students to practise and apply what they have studied and develop independent learning skills by answering a range of questions and activities.- Build confidence with advice on tricky skills such as drawing and interpreting graphs, quantitative skills, and essay-writing. - Develop and strengthen understanding with a mixture of skills questions and exam-style questions covering commonly used command words.- Check understanding with answers and commentary provided online and in the book.

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Book SynopsisWe Are At the Edge, Not the End, of HistoryWhy did Russia invade Ukraine? Why have energy costs and inflation been so high? Why is there is there a cost-of-living crisis? Why does the climate crisis keep getting worse? What causes conflict, socio-economic crises, and climate change and what can you do about it, for your family, your business, and your country?Global events, however long their origins, too often seem out of our control and suddenly to transform the world around us. If we want stability, we need to understand the causes, the scale of the challenges, and how we can deliver big enough solutions in time.So many crises are caused by the same problem: competition for coveted resources. The amount of these same resources that we waste is shocking and the impact devastating. Which is why every society, organisation, business, household, and individual must put efficiency first - not just to save money and carbon and improve resilience, but to mitigateTrade ReviewThe statistics in Maxwell's book are stunning. Energy, like food and water, is in increasingly short supply. But for all of these, we waste most of what we are fighting over. -- Edward Lucas, The TimesThe Edge is the only book you need to make sense of the global energy crisis. -- Reader's DigestA very important contribution. One of the huge comparative advantages of this book is the seriousness and knowledge about energy and efficiency. It explains how critical resource efficiency, relating to energy, but also to other scarce resources such as food, water, minerals, and time will be to managing the enormous geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges in front of all of us today. -- Lord Stern, Chair of the Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of EconomicsThe Edge is an eloquent roller coaster ride through the unfolding of the modern climate crisis, well informed, up to date and well articulated, a project that keeps one eye on global energy and resource use growth, and one on energy and resource wastage ... an important and urgent book ... -- Dr Andrew Lee, University of Oxford Climate Alumni NetworkFor years we have been told that the most valuable unit of energy is the unit we don't use. But turning that observation into real flows of finance has proven elusive. Jonathan has a clear vision for how to change that - and more than just a vision, he's got the receipts: he's done it, at scale on five continents. -- Michael Liebreich, Founder of Bloomberg NEF and Host of Cleaning Up

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Book SynopsisHow do the stories we tell about money shape our economies?Beginning in the late eighteenth century, as constant growth became the economic norm throughout Europe, fictional stories involving money were overwhelmingly about loss. Novel after novel tells the tale of bankruptcy and financial failure, of people losing everything and ending up in debtor's prison, of inheritances lost and daughters left orphaned and poor. In Downward Mobility, Katherine Binhammer argues that these stories of ruin are not simple tales about the losers of capitalism but narratives that help manage speculation of capital's inevitable collapse. Bringing together contemporary critical finance studies with eighteenth-century literary history, Binhammer demonstrates the centrality of the myth of downward mobility to the cultural history of capitalismand to the emergence of the novel in Britain. Deftly weaving economic history and formal analysis, Binhammer reveals how capitalism requires the novel's complex techTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Fictitious Capital and the Social History of Debt 2. Leveraging Fiction: When Debt Becomes Equity 3. Narrative Exchange: The Value of Stories-within-Stories 4. The Plot of Capital I: Cecilia and Risk Management 5. The Plot of Capital II: Camilla, Closure, and the Realization of Capital Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFrom a brilliant historian at the Harvard Business School, here is a masterful, in-depth portrait of five extraordinary figures-Ernest Shackleton, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rachel Carson-that illuminates how great leaders are made in times of adversity and the diverse skills they summon in order to prevail.Trade Review'A close analysis of five gritty leaders whose extraordinary passion and perseverance changed history . . . a gripping read on a timeless and timely topic!' Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit 'The most important, coherent, values-based, servant leadership book I've ever read' Howard Schultz, executive chairman of Starbucks'As important and inspiring as it is urgent' Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and three-term mayor of New York'Vividly shows the qualities shared by five of history's greatest leaders - and how we can all tap into those same qualities to overcome challenges and confront crises in our own lives' Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post

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Book SynopsisPeople buy people, which means that managing our presence and profile is critical. We are constantly meeting and speaking to people who are short of both time and attention. By exploring the concepts of energy (to increase presence) and story structure (to bring content alive and make it concise, accessible and memorable), Edie Lush and Charlotte McDougall offer a practical guide for beating nerves and building the foundation for real self-awareness and confidence.How To Speak With Confidence in Public will help you build your presence and profile and explore techniques to help you present yourself, your personality and your messages in a confident, personable and compelling way - wherever you are and whoever you are talking to. What you'll learn - A heightened awareness of what effective and engaging communication looks and sounds like.- Practical techniques to immediately help you come across with more confidence and authority.- A practical methodology to help you prepare and structure your content and bring it to life.- Nerves: how they can affect us, and what to do about it!Table of ContentsChapter - 1: Introduction Chapter - 2: Dynamic energy Chapter - 3: Telling the story Chapter - 4: The science behind this stuff Chapter - 5: Preparing for an interview Chapter - 6: Case study: the job interview Chapter - 7: The Big Speech Chapter - 8: The body is wired for images Chapter - 9: Case study: the Big Speech Chapter - 10: How to start - and end - strong Chapter - 11: Case study: pitching for business Chapter - 12: Conclusion Section - i: Author's Note Acknowledgements - ii: Acknowledgements Index - iii: Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition Student Guide has been fully updated for 2019 and covers Theme 1 Introduction to markets and market failure A-level Paper 1 Markets and business behaviour, and A-level Paper 3 Microeconomics and Macroeconomics will both draw on topics from Theme 1.With clear topic summaries of content needed for the exams, knowledge-check questions and samples of exam-style questions and answers throughout, this guide will help you prepare for exams with confidence.-Identify key content for the exams with our concise summary of topics-Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions and Answers section-Test their knowledge with rapid-fire questions and answers-Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout-Reinforce learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section

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Book SynopsisWhat Would It Be Like to Restore Sanity? What would it be like to work together again in creative and generous ways? What would it be like to be curious about who you?re with rather than judging or fearing them? What would it be like to engage together in exploring possibilities rather than withdrawing in conflict or disagreement? What would it be like to be working well together?From 50 years working with leaders globally, I state with full confidence that leadership has never been more difficult. And it?s not our fault. We?ve been good and caring leaders, we?ve led people in empowering, engaging ways to create meaningful, productive work. But now we face external conditions far beyond our control to change, dynamics intensifying at shocking speed.The perfect storm is here, created by the coalescence of climate and human-created catastrophes. As leaders dedicated to serving the causes and people we treasure, confronted by this unrelenting tsunami, what are we to do? I state my answer to this also with full confidence:We need to restore sanity by awakening the human spirit. We can achieve this only if we undertake the most challenging and meaningful work of our leader lives: Creating Islands of Sanity. An Island of Sanity is a gift of possibility and refuge created by people?s commitment to form healthy community to do meaningful work. It requires sane leaders with unshakable faith in people?s innate generosity, creativity, and kindness. It sets itself apart as an island to protect itself from the life-destroying dynamics, policies, and behaviors that oppress and deny the human spirit. No matter what is happening around us, we can discover practices that enliven our human spirits and produce meaningful contributions for this time.

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Book SynopsisSustainable company growth isn?t just a pipedream. This 3-part blueprint is your guide to avoiding the traps that cause growth to stall.As companies mature, their underlying growth naturally slows?this is called the ?growth curse?. It?s a pervasive problem that plagues companies, CEOs, and board members alike. In order to safeguard a company?s future, a strategic form of governance in which the board plays a more active role on behalf of all stakeholders, must be activated.This book is comprised of 3 parts. First it shows companies how to identify the traditional traps that hinder growth. The second part provides companies with a blueprint for building their board, defining long-term strategy, and adjustments necessary to serve continued growth. The final part delves into the specific ways that the board and executives must collaborate in relation to strategic renewal.Reimagining the limits of growth and how companies are run as a consequence provides an escape from the ?growth curse? at last.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTrust will be our essential tool as we face unique challenges of the decades ahead.'The most interesting political mind since Barack Obama' GuardianIn a century warped by terrorism, Trumpism, financial collapse, populism, systemic racism, Russian interference and a global pandemic, trust within and among nations has been squandered, sacrificed, abused, stolen, or never properly built in the first place. In a piercing exploration of the soul of the American nation involving history, philosophy and memoir, former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg explores the strong relationship between prosperity and social trust. Our success, or failure, in confronting the greatest challenges of the decade - racial and economic justice, pandemic resilience, and climate action - will rest on whether we can effectively cultivate, deepen and repair the networks of trust that are now endangered, or for so many, have never even existed. This means trust in institutions, in each other, and in the democratic project itself.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR SHORTEST WAY HOME:The best American political autobiography since Barack Obama's Dreams from My Father.... Buttigieg writes unusually well for a politician.... Is it too much to imagine that America could elect a gay president? I don't think so.... Especially a man like this. * Charles Kaiser, The Guardian *Combining candor and compassion with a brilliant understanding of how government can be more effective, Shortest Way Home demonstrates that Pete Buttigieg is not only a key political figure in his generation, but also an appealing and even funny writer. Far from a conventional politician's book, his work is an important entry in the American political tradition for the twenty-first century. * Walter Isaacson *Personal, beguiling and quite moving as he talks about coming out and getting married... The story is told with brisk engagement. It is difficult not to like him...When Obama wrote his memoir, the idea that the nation would soon put an African-American in the White House seemed beyond the realm of the possible. After reading this memoir written 25 years later, the notion that Buttigieg might be the nation's first openly gay president doesn't feel quite as far-fetched. * Adam Nagourney, New York Times *

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Book SynopsisThe most fun economics book you'll ever read! Examines Nordic economic systems and how we should adopt them for a happier, more equal society!

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Book Synopsis‘The earth is the Lord’s’ (Ps.24:1). God states that He is the rightful owner of the earth and everything in it. God wants people to enjoy material things – but God must be the centre of our lives. Christ’s radical call to his followers includes the call to let him drive our economic and business life. This means letting God’s justice rule all our economic relationships: treating people rightly; a constant seeking of justice for, especially, the poor and needy; working so that all participate in God’s blessings, including material blessings. In Part 1, Andrew Hartropp looks at how Christ’s followers are to do justice in our economic relationships: as individuals, as households, in the workplace and as church communities. Then, moving outward (in concentric circles), Part 2 shows how Jesus’s disciples can do justice in and through secular institutions, including companies and firms, banks and other financial institutions, then government institutions, and then in the international/global context. The epilogue is on the glorious vision of God’s everlasting kingdom, which both drives us and also keeps our efforts now in proper perspective.Trade ReviewAn accessible and thought-provoking introduction to an important and complex subject. This helpful book will encourage you to explore Scripture, search your heart and change the way you engage with the world around you. * Helen Thorne, Director of Training and Mentoring, London City Mission *Andy Hartropp is well-placed to write on economic justice with doctorates in both economics and theology. He does so with care, attention and insight. Andy is particularly strong in setting out a biblical framework of justice rooted in God’s character, built into his created order and expounded for us in his written word. Much of the ethical and other dilemmas in business derive from the interaction of these ideas. Andy is balanced, avoids the boxing of biblical perspectives into the inadequate categories of ‘left’ and ‘right’ and brings some welcome corrective to some of the over-emphasis in evangelical thought on the matters of jubilee. He relates this to the world in which we live, the challenge of consumerism, high-interest lending, the workplace and the role of the company. Economic justice is a complex topic which Andy treats well and makes accessible. * Richard Turnbull, Director, Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics, Oxford *

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Book SynopsisIn The Corona Crash, leading economics commentator Grace Blakeley theorises about the epoch-making changes that the coronavirus brings in its wake. We are living through a unique moment in history. The pandemic has caused the deepest global recession since the Second World War. Meanwhile the human cost is reflected in a still-rising death toll, as many states find themselves unable - and some unwilling - to grapple with the effects of the virus. Whatever happens, we can never go back to business as usual. This crisis will tip us into a new era of monopoly capitalism, argues Blakeley, as the corporate economy collapses into the arms of the state, and the tech giants grow to unprecedented proportions.Trade ReviewOne of the most inspiring, thought provoking and insightful voices on the left offers a route map out of this crisis and this is a must read anyone who wants to change the world. -- Owen Jones * [For Stolen] *The best thing I've read about how we got into this mess, and how we get out. -- Frankie Boyle * [For Stolen] *A clear, accessible and informative guide to left economics, showing how we got to this era of capitalist crisis, environmental catastrophe and insurgent socialist revival. Grace Blakeley offers radical solutions to an exploitative and unfair system -- Bhaskar Sunkara * Jacobin [for Stolen] *Grace Blakeley is one of the sharpest of a new generation of economic and political thinkers, with a gift for clearly and eloquently explaining how we got to the crisis point we're in, and why only radical transformation will get us out. A must-read for today s activists on both sides of the Atlantic. -- Sarah Jaffe, author of Necessary Trouble * [For Stolen] *One of the most inspiring, thought-provoking and insightful voices on the left -- Owen Jones, author of ChavsGrace Blakeley asserts the need for Covid-19 to be a global wake-up call. * Guardian, Biggest Books of Autumn 2020 *As Grace Blakeley notes in her excellent new book, The Corona Crash, not all increases in the size of government are created equal. * Washington Post *[The Corona Crash] makes clear that we simply cannot go back to the way things were. * Huck *Blakeley asks the question: if we are already living in a planned economy, shouldn't those making the decisions be subject to scrutiny? Shouldn't the plans that determine how we live our lives be decided democratically? * Labour Hub *An urgent read ... inspiring and thought-provoking, offering expansive resolutions in line with the Green New Deal that could transform our political, economic, and social systems. -- Anna Cafolla * Dazed *The only solution, [Blakeley] believes, is an enormous global Green New Deal. It would be hard to find a purer iteration of the socialist critique of modern capitalism in a pandemic age. -- Zachary Karabell * New York Times Book Review *An excellent exposition of pre-Covid trends towards parasitic dependence of corporate and financial capital on state monetary policy. -- Bryn Jones * Chartist *Illuminating ... Blakeley connects the dots and draws out the economic and political processes that have led from the postwar boom ... to the current 'corona crash'. * Socialist Appeal *

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Book SynopsisA clear and unpatronising guide to money for teenagers.Jonathan Self's user-friendly guide demystifies every aspect of money and money management, covering such critical topics as bank accounts, living on a budget, the dangers of credit cards, and how to cope with money at university. The Teenager's Guide to Money treats what can be the driest and most daunting of topics with the lightest and easiest of touches. Rich in information and advice, but also accessible, easy to follow and entertaining to read, this is a book that parents should ensure finds its way into the hands of every teenager. In fact, so clear and coherent is the counsel it offers, that it wouldn't be a bad idea if the book was read by parents themselves, just in case they've forgotten its core message that having enough money has very little to do with how much money you earn, and a great deal to do with how well you manage it.Table of ContentsWhy money isn't boring Money for students A very very short history of money Work, tax and benefits A cunning money plan Buying your own home The language of money Your worst money enemy The 'B' word and how to avoid it The ultimate guide to banking Money-making secrets Why plastic isn't that fantastic Get protected Don't become a loan ranger How to retire early and RICH How to turn GBP1 a day into GBP1,000,000 Money help and where to find it. Have money, will travel

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Book SynopsisA comic-book introduction to economics from David Orrell, the author of Economyths: 11 Ways Economics Gets it Wrong. With illustrations from Borin Van Loon. Part of the internationally-recognised Introducing Graphic Guide series.Today, it seems, all things are measured by economists. The so-called 'dismal science' has never been more popular - or, given its failure to predict or prevent the recent financial crisis, more controversial.But what are the findings of economics? Is it really a science? And how can it help our lives?Introducing Economics traces the history of the subject from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Orrell and Van Loon bring to life the contributions of great economists - such as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman - and delve into ideas from new areas such as ecological and complexity economics that are revolutionizing the field.Trade ReviewDavid Orrell is a Canadian mathematician who lives in Oxford, where he also obtained his doctorate. His work in the prediction of complex systems such as the weather, genetics, and the economy has been featured in New Scientist, the Financial Times, BBC Radio and CBC TV. His previous book was Economyths (Icon, 2010)

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Book SynopsisIn this introductory text, the author presents the law relating to child care and the reforms introduced by the Children Act 1989, assessing its impact on child care practice and procedures. Focusing on a practical interpretation of the law by the use of hypothetical examples, practice notes and recommendations, the book illustrates its relevance to those working in the caring and health professions, and incorporates details of various sets of Guidance and Regualtions issued by the Department of Health. In addition it provides an outline of adoption law, the principles of consent to treatment and the effect of surrogacy and "assisted reproduction" on the legal definition of parenthood.Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction. What is a group – and what does it do. The group in its wider context. Section 2: The small group process. Setting the scene for effective small group work. Facilitation. Methods used in group work. Forming. Storming and norming.. Performing. Evaluation group process. When groups go wrong. Section 3: Small group work in educational settings. Evidence for effectiveness of small group work in education. A case study of using small groups in postgraduate education – teaching evidence-based health care. The virtual small group. Section 4: Small group work in organisational settings. Group problem solving. Groups across boundaries: multidisciplinary and multi-agency team working.Project management. Leadership. Section 5: Small groups in research. The focus groups as a research tool. Consensus research.

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Book SynopsisMilton Friedman was arguably the single most influential economist of the 20th-century. His influence, particularly on conservative politics in America and Great Britain, substantially helped – as both supporters and critics agree – to shape the global economy as it is today. Capitalism and Freedom (1962) is a passionate but carefully reasoned summary of Friedman’s philosophy of political and economic freedom, and it has become perhaps his most directly influential work. Friedman’s argument focuses on the place of economic liberalism in society: in his view, free markets and personal economic freedom are absolutely necessary for true political freedom to exist.Freedom, for Friedman, is the ultimate good in a society – the marker and aim of true civilisation. And, crucially, he argues, real freedom is rarely aided by government. For Friedman, indeed, “the great advances of civilization, whether in architecture or painting, in science or literature, in industry or agriculture, have never come from centralized government”. Instead, he argues, they have always been produced by “minority views” flourishing in a social climate permitting variety and diversity.” In successive chapters, Friedman develops a well-structured line of reasoning emerging from this stance – leading him to some surprising conclusions that remain persuasive and influential more than 60 years on.Table of ContentsWays In to the Text Who was Milton Friedman? What does Capitalism and Freedom Say? Why does Capitalism and Freedom Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisThe Economics of Brexit – Revisited builds upon and extends the analysis contained within the authors' previous book, The Economics of Brexit: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the UK's Economic Relationship with the EU, which arguably represented the most comprehensive and systematic evaluation of the UK’s economic relationship with the EU. The Economics of Brexit – Revisited continues where the previous volume left off, given that the UK has now formally withdrawn from the EU, and therefore the focus of the evidence presented concerns the potential economic implications arising from Brexit and considering the options available to those negotiating the UK's future economic relationship both regionally and globally. The Economics of Brexit – Revisited seeks to provide greater clarity to a range of issues that have been hotly debated over the past few years, ranging from the trade and fiscal implications of Brexit, to the economic impact of regulation and migration. The significance of different Brexit options are discussed in detail, including the significance of demands for regulatory harmonisation (the 'level playing field'), along with their implications for UK trade with the EU and the rest of the world. A wide range of economic analyses are evaluated to determine their relative methodological strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately whether their conclusions are sufficiently robust to engender confidence. Finally, noting that a key determinant of the effectiveness of any post-Brexit economic strategy depends upon the degree of flexibility created for economic policy, the book provides an extended examination of the potential relating to different economic policy options available to the UK government, depending upon the form of final trade settlement that is agreed with the EU. These policy options include more active forms of macroeconomic management, combined with industrial and procurement policy. The Economics of Brexit – Revisited therefore seeks to combine evaluation of the available evidence indicating the economic impact of Brexit, together with consideration of policy trade-offs that lie at the heart of the choices surrounding Brexit, and how these might be resolved. The Economics of Brexit – Revisited therefore maintains its position as the most comprehensive analysis of the economics of Brexit in the market today. Trade Review Table of ContentsChapter One. The Elusive Economic Consensus over Brexit.Chapter Two. The Fiscal Impact of Brexit.Chapter Three. Brexit and Trade.Chapter Four. Foreign Direct Investment.Chapter Five. Regulation.Chapter Six. Migration and the Labour Force.Chapter Seven. Economic Growth and Productivity.Chapter Eight. Economic Policy Considerations.Chapter Nine. Alternative Trading Models After Brexit.

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Book SynopsisThis book develops key messages for city stakeholders: how can cities and properties adapt to this crisis and how can public and private actors help to make cities more resilient in the long run. The book is addressed to actors from the real estate industry and the city, to project developers, architects, planners, engineers, financiers, investors and asset managers - and to everyone who lives and works in cities.Table of ContentsStrategies for Resilient Cities and Real Estate: Challenges for European Cities After the COVID-19 Pandemic.- Implications for Urban Development: Urban Planning Aspects of the Resilient City.- The Health Equity Imperative and the Role of the Built Environment.- Lessons from the Cholera in Paris and Hamburg.- Urban Form, Neighbourhood Governance, and Real Estate Management: Chinese Cities Fighting a Pandemic.- How COVID-19 Is Changing Mobility Behaviour and What That Means for Sustainable Urban Transport.- The Preservation of Economic Structures as a Main Challenge of Urban Development.- Revisiting the Economic Effects of Density in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.- Density and the Spread of COVID-19 in Cities - Lessons from the United States and the United Kingdom.- The Future Viability of City Networks.- Implications for Housing and Hotel: Cities to Live: Living in the City - Or Rather Nearby?.- Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerating the Path to Smarter Cities?.- The Urban Neighbourhood of the Future Is just one Step Away.- The Challenge for Developers to Build Attractive Places.- Implications for Office and More: Cities to Work: The Flexible Office Space.- The Future Workplace - Reimagining the Office for the 21st Century.- Office Work in Post-pandemic Cities and the Importance of Population Density.- It's About Responsibility, Technology and Culture.- The Screen Cannot Replace a Sense of Community.- Implications for Retail and Logistics: Cities to Supply: Consumer Cities Under Pressure to Change.- The Importance of the Food Retail Industry for Cities After COVID-19.- The Future of Urban Logistics.- Ten Key Messages for Resilient Cities and Real Estate: Final Remarks: Ten Key Messages.

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Book SynopsisAre you a current or aspiring Ph.D. student determined to overcome the challenges that lie ahead? Do not let statistics discourage you, because this comprehensive guide is here to help you defy the odds and reach the pinnacle of academic achievement. With failure rates hovering between 40% and 50%, it is crucial to equip yourself with the right skills to ensure your success. In this book, you will embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a confident and accomplished scholar. This book takes a meticulous approach, addressing the six essential skills every Ph.D. student must possess: research, writing, presentation, time management, persistence, and collaboration. Each chapter delves into the significance of these skills within the Ph.D. process, explores the necessary competences, and provides practical strategies for their acquisition. Armed with numerous tips, tricks, and actionable advice, this invaluable resource empowers you to optimize your performance throughout your Ph.D. journey. Within these pages, you will discover how to assess your current skill set, identify areas for improvement, and develop a personalized academic development plan. With the aid of many informative figures and tables, you will find quick and easy access to expert guidance. Do not let uncertainty and self-doubt hinder your progress. “Unlocking PhD Success” is your roadmap to triumph, supporting you every step of the way as you conquer the challenges of doctoral studies. Embrace this book as your trusted companion, and unlock your full potential as an exceptional Ph.D. candidate.Table of ContentsAcademic Talent Development.- Research Skills.- Collaboration Skills.- Writing Skills.- Presentation Skills.- Time Management Skills.- Persistence Skills.- Making It Work.

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Book SynopsisThe first 50 years of ASEAN integration has brought peace and prosperity to the Southeast Asian region, while the next 50 will undoubtedly be fraught with unprecedented challenges. Today ASEAN not only has to contend with its own internal challenges arising from the highly diverse political, economic and socio-cultural systems of its member countries, it also has to deal with external factors which include shifts in geostrategic balance, fraying global consensus on free trade, populism and xenophobia, climate change, digital revolutions and cybercrimes.Set against the above background, this edited collection considers some of the contemporary issues and challenges faced by ASEAN in its journey towards more cohesive and dynamic regional integration. Among the topics explored are ASEAN’s evolving partnerships with its key strategic partners including China and the United States on economic policies and strategies, educational systems and frameworks, migration and environmental threats.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview of ASEAN; Aida Idris, Nurliana Kamaruddin.- Chapter 2: ASEAN at 50: The Rise Of China And The Emerging Regional Integration Architecture; Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li, Qianyi Wang.- Chapter 3: The ASEAN-ROK Economic Relations: Challenges and Opportunities; Nurliana Kamaruddin, Jan Vincent Galas.- Chapter 4: Determinants Of Chinese Overseas FDI In ASEAN Countries; Zheng Jie, Mohd Nazari Ismail.- Chapter 5: Empowerment For Economic And Human Capital Development Through Education; Wendy Yee Mei Tien, Serina Rahman.-Chapter 6: ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework : Harmonisation of ASEAN Higher Education Area; Zita Mohd Fahmi, Usharani Balasingam, Jake M Laguador.- Chapter 7: Representing Migration in ASEAN: Challenges to Regional Integration; Charity Lee.- Chapter 8: Environmental Challenges within ASEAN: Contemporary Legal Issues and Future Considerations; Sarah Tan Yen Ling, Hanim Kamaruddin.- Chapter 9: Environmental Threats to the Performance of Urban Areas in ASEAN Integration; Zakaria Alcheikh Mahmoud, Yahaya Ahmad, Melasutra Md Dali, Nikmatul Adha Binti Nordin.- Chapter 10: Regulatory Incoherence in Nutrition Labelling of Pre-packaged Food in ASEAN: What Next?; Evelyn S. Devadason, VGR Chandran.- Chapter 11: Real-Life Moral Dilemma Discussion (Re-LiMDD) among young adolescents: A comparison between Malaysia and Indonesia; Vishalache Balakrishnan.- Chapter 12: Challenges and Opportunities: Lessons for ASEAN Post 50; Nurliana Kamaruddin, Aida Idris.

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Book SynopsisBrue Essentials of Economics, 5th Edition, provides a fresh alternative to the survey course that is both substantive and appropriate for the introductory economics student. Essentials of Economics provides the best elements of McConnell/Brue/Flynn Economics 22nd edition with unique content designed to help students understand and engage with the material in one semester. Brue helps students master the principles essential for understanding the economic problem, specific economic issues, and policy alternatives. It helps students understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters. Finally, Brue promotes a lasting student interest in economics and the economy.With Connect, the fully integrated digital package, including SmartBook 2.0 adaptive reading, videos, interactive graphs, and math prep Essentials of Economics is an enga

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Book SynopsisThe 2024 Release of Cecchetti & Schoenholtz''s Money, Banking, and Financial Markets boasts an innovative approach to enhancing coherence, relevance, and timeliness in the study of Money and Banking for economics students. In a world where money, banking, and financial markets are in constant flux, this release introduces cutting-edge features to keep pace with evolving dynamics. This release captures the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic (including implications for inflation and employment dynamics), explore the forefront of changes in payments technology and the future of money, discover the evolution of central bank strategy and operating procedures, and gain insights into the consequences of the 2023 U.S. banking crisis.   Continuing its distinctive approach, the text emphasizes the Five Core Principles, delivers an early introduction to risk, offers an integrated global perspective, and seamlessly integrates FRED data. The authors also host a blog at

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Book SynopsisAs globalisation and internationalisation efforts intensify, companies are faced with even greater challenges to manage the supply chain of their products and services, including political, environmental, economic, social, and technological uncertainties. Having knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) can aid companies to increase competitiveness within their global supply chain network. This book offers a wide range of theories and constructs that are at the core of SCM, such as inter-organisational relationships, information systems, distribution, production, innovation, procurement, sustainability, service, measurement systems, strategy, planning, and more. There are illustrative cases to portray how companies deal with particular supply chain management issues.

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Book SynopsisEnergy is a key resource for transformational development globally. Oil and gas continue to play a key role in this sector irrespective of the gradual transition towards renewables and will continue to do so in most developing and emerging economies in the near future. The industry is complex and highly capital intensive not only with significant risk, but also with significant benefits. Such a complex but important sector is generally not well understood both in academic and policy circles. This book fills this void by serving as a comprehensive reference to the oil and gas sector, with a focus on emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It offers in-depth coverage of the critical and contemporary issues in the economics of the oil and gas industry by carefully integrating the relevant theoretical underpinnings and practical policy issues across the value chain of the industry in relation to the development, fiscal arrangements, and the economic and financing aspects of the industry. These insights will significantly deepen the understanding of the industry and extend knowledge of the sector in ways that existing books do not. The book includes relevant cases and, thus, will serve as a valuable resource for students taking courses in market analysis of the oil and gas industry, energy economics, development economics and finance, environmental and resource economics, the political economy of the extractive industry, and development studies. Researchers and practitioners working in these areas will also find the book to be a useful reference guide.Table of ContentsPart I: Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry 1. Introduction to the Economics of the Global Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing EconomiesPart II: Oil and Gas Development and Fiscal Arrangement 2. The Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Economies 3. Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies 4. Legal, Regulatory and Fiscal Arrangement in the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Countries 5. Oil and Gas Energy Security PartIII: Oil and Gas Economics and Finance 6. The Economics of Oil and Gas Resources 7. Economics of Downstream Oil & Gas Project, Risk & Decision Analysis 8. The Market for Crude Oil 9. Financing of Oil and Gas Companies in Emerging and Developing Economies 10. Project Finance for the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Economies 11. Investment Appraisals for Oil and Gas Projects 12. Financial Analysis and Performance of Oil and Gas Firms 13. Financial Planning and Forecasting in the Oil and Gas Industry 14. Oil and Gas Valuation 15. Mergers and Acquisitions in the Oil and Gas Sector 16. Enterprise Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Industry: Evidence from a Developing Market 17. Derivative Markets for Oil and Gas Transactions 18. Petroleum Wealth Management in Emerging and Developing Countries 19. Oil Revenues, Finance and Economic Development 20. The Political Economy of the Oil and Gas Sector in Emerging and Developing Countries

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Book Synopsis''Eye-popping analysis of politicians'' finances... a ground-breaking study... a fascinating and important work.'' Sunday Times''Immaculately researched... A powerful reminder that reporters can serve the public good... Should make journalists proud - and may even help to make the world a better place'' Peter Oborne, New StatesmanWho do our politicians work for? The public, or big business? If you want to understand why British politics isn''t working, the first place to start is here. Parliament Ltd reveals the financial interests that British politicians would rather you didn''t hear about. From banks and private corporations, to lobbying and the arms trade, there are MPs making millions by moonlighting in second jobs. Where does their loyalty belong - to us or to their paymasters? Meanwhile - years after the expenses scandal - they are now claiming more than ever before. In his enthrallTrade ReviewA ground-breaking study... this is a fascinating and important work. * Sunday Times *Immaculately researched... A powerful reminder that reporters can serve the public good... Should make journalists proud - and may even help to make the world a better place. -- Peter Oborne * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisThe international bestseller—don't compete without it!Trade Review"A gem of a book. It makes some important insights on the frontiers of economics and game theory easily accessible, tremendously enjoyable, and practically useful." -- Buron G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street "Dixit and Nalebuff set out sure-fire rules for thinking about strategy." -- David Henderson "Machiavelli is brought up-to-date in this book by Dixit and Nalebuff. They make strategic tools humorous, human, and effective." -- Elizabeth Bailey, former dean, Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon University "I confess that I have never thought of monetary policy or government as a game, but Professors Dixit and Nalebuff succeed brilliantly in clarifying questions we all face in decision-making, elevated or mundane." -- Paul A. Volcker

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jean Tirole, Winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics""Winner of the 2018 George S. Eccles Prize for Excellence in Economic Writing, Columbia Business School""Longlisted for the 2017 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award""One of the Microsoft Best Business Books of 2017""One of the Times Higher Education Books of the Year 2017, chosen by Sir Anton Muscatelli""One of Project Syndicate’s Best Reads in 2017 (chosen by J. Bradford DeLong)""One of Financial Times (FT.com) Best Books of 2017: Economics""One of Bloomberg’s Best Books of 2017""Selected for Bloomberg View’s “Must-Reads of 2017: Monopolies, Sexism and Economics”""One of Choice Reviews' Outstanding Academic Titles of 2018"

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Book SynopsisNow in its eighth edition, Business in Context introduces students to all aspects of modern business and its changing environment. This classic text now covers the impact of recent global events and developments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK's departure from the EU, globalization and the move towards more ethical business practices. Essential reading for all introductory business courses, particularly business environment modules, this edition combines the hallmark qualities of David Needle's style with co-author Jane Burns' over 20 years of industry experience.This title is available with MindTap, a flexible online learning solution that provides your students with all the tools they need to succeed, including an interactive eReader, engaging multimedia, practice questions, assessment materials, revision aids and analytics to help you track their progress.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Concept of Business in Context PART I. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT Chapter 2. Globalization Chapter 3. The Environment and Business: the Economy and the State Chapter 4. The Environment and Business: Technology and Labour Chapter 5. Cultural and Institutional Frameworks PART II. ORGANIZATIONAL AND STRATEGIC CONTEXTS Chapter 6. Organizational Aspects of Business Chapter 7. Management and Leadership Chapter 8. Strategy Chapter 9. Business Ethics, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility PART III. THE ACTIVITIES CONTEXT Chapter 10. Innovation Chapter 11. Operations Chapter 12. Marketing Chapter 13. Human Resource Management Chapter 14. Finance and Accounting

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Book SynopsisThe future is uncertain but for one thing: the global economy is in disarray. Investors, companies and governments must rethink their approach in light of raging inflation, the ongoing climate crisis and an ageing population. In addition, they have to deal with the highest mountain of debt ever accrued in peacetime, disruptive innovations and the effects of multi-globalisation. So much is happening simultaneously, making it difficult to distinguish the big waves from the small hypes. Which economic developments are here to stay and which are transient? How will interest rates evolve? Which emerging countries will become tomorrow''s global powers? Which sectors offer the most opportunities? Macroeconomist Koen De Leus and market strategist Philippe Gijsels take a deep dive into the inner workings of our economy. They identify the five major trends that will dominate our lives and our money over the next 30 years. With in-depth analyses and concrete advice, they offer guidance, reveal

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Book SynopsisJay Bhattacharya is a Professor at Stanford University, School of Medicine, USA.Timothy Hyde is a doctoral student at Yale University, USA.Peter Tu is a doctoral student at Harvard University, USA.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Eeckhout documents an astonishing rise of market power across all sorts of industries since 1980. We're not just talking about the usual suspects here; Amazon, Google, Facebook, and so on. We're talking about everything from the makers of cat food to the sellers of caskets."---Greg Rosalsky, NPR Planet Money"A serious and significant effort to explain rising market power and its implications to decades of stagnant wages to a wider audience."---Simcha Barkai, ProMarket"A very good read. . . . Hooray for an economist who can write so engagingly."---Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist"A sharply argued thesis that one effect of all-powerful corporations is the suppression of wages for working people across the board. . . . A provocative case, and one that those who feel undervalued in the present economy will surely appreciate." * Kirkus Reviews *"The book convincingly argues for some role of market power in workers’ woes. . . . At a time when antitrust frameworks are being reconsidered on both sides of the Atlantic, Eeckhout’s book is a powerful reminder that this rethink must go big."---Romain Duval, Finance and Development"The Profit Paradox is an easy read . . . and the tour d’horizon of issues is impressive."---Jane Fuller, Financial World"As economist Jan Eeckhout lays out in his new book The Profit Paradox, rapid technological change since the 1980s has improved business efficiency and dramatically increased corporate profitability. But it has also led to an increase in market power that is detrimental for people in work." * Financial Times *"The work combines an in-depth economic vision with examples from everyday life." * Eurakalert *"The book is important for several reasons. First. . . . this book takes a global view. Second, it pushes back against quite a widespread misconception that monopoly is largely an American problem and that Europeans in particular are protected by strong competition authorities. Third, it is one of those relatively rare books that combines an easy read with deep and rich scholarship from an expert in the field."---Nicholas Shaxson, The Counterbalance"[The Profit Paradox] successfully carries out the Herculean task of bridging the frontier of academic knowledge with the general public. . . .Not only does [Eeckhout] present novel results in economics in a friendly way without departing from academic rigour, but he also provides an agenda for policies to be implemented. Written in an engaging voice and full of concrete examples from everyday life, this book will certainly find a place in the bookshelves of economists, policymakers, and even the general public."---Joaquín Paseyro Mayol and Edoardo Peruzzi, Economics and Philosophy

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An Economist Book of the Year""A Behavioral Scientist's Notable Book""A Wall Street Journal Favorite Political Book of the Year""A FiveBooks Best Nonfiction Books of the Year""Winner of the Richard A. Lester Book Award, Industrial Relations Section Industrial Relations Section""Career and Family is a radical book. It is also brilliantly researched and argued."---Lily Meyer, New Republic"[Career and Family] looks at how women have struggled to balance work and home over the decades. Among its many takeaways is the notion that female participation in the workplace changes the very nature of work."---Rana Foroohar, Financial Times"Goldin weaves together complicated data sets that no one else thought to look at. . . . [She] brings such data to life."---Joan C. Williams, Times Literary Supplement"There are many reasons to read [Career and Family]. The main one being that [it is] excellent. . . . Goldin is a natural teacher, which comes across on the page. The book is also, in some ways, deeply personal."---Emily Oster, ParentData"Provocative and compelling." * The Economist *"[Career and Family] traces the history of work and family for college-educated women, and diagnoses what still troubles their careers today." * The Economist *"In this deeply researched, engagingly written, and surprisingly personal book, Goldin summarizes the history and current state of gender disparities in employment and pay, both in general and specifically for college-educated women."---Barry Eichengreen, Foreign Affairs"This is no ordinary book. . . . Goldin has written a chatty, readable sequel to [Betty] Friedan’s [The Feminine Mystique], destined itself to become a paperback best-seller—all the more persuasive because it is rooted in the work of hundreds of other labor economists and economic historians over the years."---David Warsh, Economic Principals"Combining diligent research with acute observations, accessible case studies, and practical solutions, this is a refreshing take on a pernicious social problem." * Publishers Weekly *"A must-read for those who care about gender gaps. . . . Goldin does a compelling job of running through the historical data, providing the surrounding cultural context, and explaining how technological and legal changes affected women over the years. . . . In Career and Family, Goldin expertly lays out the history of college-grad women’s advances in the work force, and she carefully dissects where the remaining gender gap originates."---Robert VerBruggen, Institute for Family Studies"This book is a must-read."---Melissa Davies, Society of Professional Economists"Goldin’s research carries important implications for addressing gender equality within the economics profession."---Leonora Risse, The Conversation, Australia & New Zealand"Why do women still tend to earn less than men? There is nobody better placed to answer that question than economic historian Claudia Goldin, the winner of the 2023 Nobel memorial prize in economics. Her answer tells us how to fight unfairness, but also how to create saner and more productive working lives for everybody." * Financial Times *"An Economist Book of the Year""A Behavioral Scientist's Notable Book""A Wall Street Journal Favorite Political Book of the Year""A FiveBooks Best Nonfiction Books of the Year""Winner of the Richard A. Lester Book Award, Industrial Relations Section Industrial Relations Section""Career and Family is a radical book. It is also brilliantly researched and argued."---Lily Meyer, New Republic"[Career and Family] looks at how women have struggled to balance work and home over the decades. Among its many takeaways is the notion that female participation in the workplace changes the very nature of work."---Rana Foroohar, Financial Times"Goldin weaves together complicated data sets that no one else thought to look at. . . . [She] brings such data to life."---Joan C. Williams, Times Literary Supplement"There are many reasons to read [Career and Family]. The main one being that [it is] excellent. . . . Goldin is a natural teacher, which comes across on the page. The book is also, in some ways, deeply personal."---Emily Oster, ParentData"Provocative and compelling." * The Economist *"[Career and Family] traces the history of work and family for college-educated women, and diagnoses what still troubles their careers today." * The Economist *"In this deeply researched, engagingly written, and surprisingly personal book, Goldin summarizes the history and current state of gender disparities in employment and pay, both in general and specifically for college-educated women."---Barry Eichengreen, Foreign Affairs"This is no ordinary book. . . . Goldin has written a chatty, readable sequel to [Betty] Friedan’s [The Feminine Mystique], destined itself to become a paperback best-seller—all the more persuasive because it is rooted in the work of hundreds of other labor economists and economic historians over the years."---David Warsh, Economic Principals"Combining diligent research with acute observations, accessible case studies, and practical solutions, this is a refreshing take on a pernicious social problem." * Publishers Weekly *"A must-read for those who care about gender gaps. . . . Goldin does a compelling job of running through the historical data, providing the surrounding cultural context, and explaining how technological and legal changes affected women over the years. . . . In Career and Family, Goldin expertly lays out the history of college-grad women’s advances in the work force, and she carefully dissects where the remaining gender gap originates."---Robert VerBruggen, Institute for Family Studies"This book is a must-read."---Melissa Davies, Society of Professional Economists"Goldin’s research carries important implications for addressing gender equality within the economics profession."---Leonora Risse, The Conversation, Australia & New Zealand"Why do women still tend to earn less than men? There is nobody better placed to answer that question than economic historian Claudia Goldin, the winner of the 2023 Nobel memorial prize in economics. Her answer tells us how to fight unfairness, but also how to create saner and more productive working lives for everybody." * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisNow in its 8th edition, Finance for Executives provides a comprehensive overview of the financial practice professionals at executive level are likely to encounter. With its clear and accessible writing style, the text underpins theory with numerous real-world examples from a range of international companies explaining financial management in a modern business environment.In this 8th edition, the authors reiterate their belief that managers should manage their firm's resources ethically with the objective of increasing their firm's value with a new chapter on sustainability and corporate finance.

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Book SynopsisAn innovative, field-tested framework for leaders and managers on how to create more diverse leadership and management teams.

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