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Book Synopsis(Reference). The Martin is considered the finest acoustic guitar in the world, a distinction it has held for more that 160 years. Martin guitars have been played by performers Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, Judy Collins, and Johnny Cash, as well as hundreds of thousands of other professional and amateur musicians. In C.F. Martin and His Guitars, 1796-1873 , Philip Gura chronicles the career of Christian Frederick Martin from his humble start as an importer and repairman of musical instruments in New York City in the 1830s through his move to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and the founding of C.F. Martin & Company. Gura is the first historian to thoroughly study the Martin company records dating back to the 1830s: Letters, account books, inventories, and other documents. Using this rich archive, Gura establishes how a German immigrant from Saxony's guild tradition became the finest American guitar maker of his time and created a uniquely American business that successfully eclipsed its competition. As Gura shows, Martin's success was based on his successful navigation of the rapid economic expansion and industrialization of his time. The many sketches and hundreds of photographs illustrate how Martin adapted his artisanal craft to modern industrial methods, maintaining quality while meeting increased demand for instruments. Gura traces the network of suppliers who provided Martin with his raw materials and explores the advertising and other methods Martin employed to build a market for his goods. After Martin's death in 1873, the company continued to grow. It thrives today under the leadership of a sixth-generation Martin, producing instruments that are still the most sought after and collectable in the world. Includes an 80-page color section!

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Book SynopsisWood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea—otherwise known as "the seven things that open the door"—are the basic kitchen necessities Chinese people cannot do without in their daily lives. Among them, tea holds a very special place. It is not only a beverage, but also an integral part of people's hearts and minds, thus shaping a unique tea culture in China.In All the Tea in China, you will learn everything about Chinese tea for practical uses, as well as for meditation. Discover the origin of tea, its different species, production method and drinking etiquette. Also, through the vivid illustrations, readers will gain information about what tea is and how to identify a good quality kind. At the same time, the quotations, poems, sayings, and stories in the book are presented chronologically so that readers can appreciate what tea has inspired and why it continues to delight the Chinese people. A joy to read, All the Tea in China will be sure to enhance your tea experience.

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Book SynopsisThis catalogue, produced to accompany a 2011 exhibition at the Grolier Club, emphasizes the importance of the French national typographic and printing establishment the Imprimerie Nationale, arguably the most important printing house in Europe. Drawing from the ancient, vast, and comprehensive archives of the Imprimerie Nationale, it documents the significant influence of the press, not only on printing and the book arts, but also on French—and therefore European—literary culture from the mid-sixteenth century to the present day. Contributions by eminent scholars H. George Fletcher, Annie Parent-Charon, Isabelle de Conihout, and James Mosley provide valuable insights into and context for the items featured.

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Book SynopsisApparel Merchandising: The Line Starts Here analyzes the evolution and development of the merchandising function in branded apparel companies and retail private label apparel. It describes today’s challenges for both apparel manufacturers and retailers in meeting the consumer’s demands for the right products at the right prices - and at the right times. Approached from the perspective of the apparel product manager, Rosenau and Wilson cover men's and women's sportswear and activewear and children's wear in both domestic and international markets. The text follows the evolution of the merchandising function with emphasis on product development and production efficiency, highlighting the philosophies of industry executives and the effective integration of the merchandising, marketing, and manufacturing functions along the way. The third edition emphasizes the increased importance of retailer’s private brands, explores how companies apply technology to all facets of product development and supply chain management, and addresses the impact of social media on both retailers and apparel manufacturers.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part 1: Merchandising: The Concept 1. Evolution of Merchandising in the Apparel Industry and Managing Private Label Apparel in the Retail Industry 2. Modern Merchandising Part 2: Merchandising: The Planning 3. Market Knowledge 4. Planning and Control Part 3: Merchandising: The Execution 5. Line Development: Principles and Technologies 6. Line Development: The Process 7. Pricing and Costing Strategies 8. Quality 9. Supply Chain Management 10. Sourcing Strategies 11. The Sourcing Process Part 4: Merchandising: The Future 12. Future Direction Glossary Appendix Credits for Figures Index

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Book SynopsisInternational business, especially export-import trade, is no longer an option, but a necessity for today's apparel industry to grow and generate profitsâ€"or just to survive in the global marketplace. The decision to export or import is best based on a company or individual entrepreneur's careful and thorough analysis of its internal and external resources and capabilities. Essentials of Exporting and Importing provides the merchandising, marketing, or business student a practical, basic guide for importing and exporting products, services, or technology, while maintaining compliance with government policies. Calling upon the knowledge and expertise of industry professionals and government officials as sources, the authors focus on the policies, procedures, and practices essential for success in the dynamic and expanding field of international trade.Trade ReviewThe book is very detailed and provides a large amount of information. -- Melinda Adams, University of the Incarnate Word, USThe authors are educators and it shows in the high quality of the review questions. They are on target. -- Gregory Arend, Nassau Community College and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), USThe organization is very good, going from the broad to the very specific. -- Kathryn Eason, West Virginia University, USTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgments Part I: Globalization and the U.S. Export-Import Business Chapter 1: An Overview of Global Business Today Chapter 2: Globalization and Trade Liberalization Chapter 3: The U.S. Role in Global Trade Part II: U.S. Exporting Policies and Procedures Chapter 4: Basics of Exporting Chapter 5: U.S. Export Controls and Procedures Part III: Importing into the United States Chapter 6: Basics of Importing into the United States Chapter 7: Entering the Import Business Chapter 8: Navigating the Maze of Import Controls Part IV: Rewards and Challenges of the Export-Import Trade Chapter 9: Getting Paid or Paying for Exports or Imports Chapter 10: Cases for Essentials of Exporting and Importing Glossary Credits Index

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Book SynopsisProper selling is professional, ethical and plays a vital role in the success of any business. The Real World Guide to Fashion Selling and Management explores the proven real-world principles of personal selling, customer relationships and sales management. The second edition is updated to reflect the latest sales methods and addresses the digital world as it applies to the sales activity. The use of social media, content marketing and time management tools are key elements covered in this revised edition. Sherman and Perlman outline the essentials required for success in the industry: how salespeople define and locate their markets, the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, techniques for top-notch sales presentations, basic professional do's and don'ts, dynamic "behind the label" success stories, and how to anticipate—not just keep up with—today's global marketplace. New to this Edition: - Expanded to cover professional selling in retail beyond fashion - New sections on Business-to-Consumer (B2C) retail sales management - New chapter digital and social media in sales including - Covers top sales management strategies and software tools, and how they can be used to increase productivity and time management Emphasizes how to find a job, networking, and building relationships Instructor's Guide availableTrade ReviewI like the fact that this book covers selling yourself and follow-through... I would [love] to change my [current] book to this one. -- Tammy Tavassoli, The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, USI think this book is excellent and is targeted toward Fashion majors. -- Janice Jenny, Herkimer County Community College, USTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1 Selling Isn't a Dirty Word 2 The Characteristics of Successful Salespeople and Sales Managers 3 Retail Sales and Management 4 Business-to-Business Selling 5 Getting to the Sale 6 Selling Yourself 7 The Sales Presentation 8 Follow-Through and Relationship Development 9 Digital and Social Media in Sales (New Chapter) 10 Managing a B2B Sales Force 11 Training and Tools 12 Measuring Productivity 13 Organizational Structure and Interaction 14 Adapting to Change in the 15 The Global Marketplace Resources for the Reader References Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBen & Jerryâs have always been committed to an insanely ambitious three-part mission: making the worldâs best ice cream, supporting progressive causes, and sharing the companyâs success with all stakeholders: employees, suppliers, distributors, customers, cows, everybody. But it hasnât been easy.This is the first book to tell the full, inside story of the inspiring rise, tragic mistakes, devastating fall, determined recovery, and ongoing renewal of one of the most iconic mission-driven companies in the world. No previous book has focused so intently on the challenges presented by staying true to that mission. No other book has explained how the company came to be sold to corporate giant Unilever or how that relationship evolved to allow Ben & Jerryâs to pursue its mission on a much larger stage. Journalist Brad Edmondson tells the story with an eye for details, dramatic moments, and memorable characters. He interviewed dozens of key figures, particularly Jeff Furman, who helped Ben and Jerry write their first business plan in 1978 and became chairman of the board in 2010. Itâs a funny, sad, surprising, and ultimately hopeful story.

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating that humanity faces an imminent and prolonged global food crisis, Michael Brownlee issues a clarion call and manifesto for a revolutionary movement to localize the global food supply. He lays out a practical guide for those who hope to navigate the challenging process of shaping the local or regional food system, providing a roadmap for embarking on the process of righting the profoundly unsustainable and already-failing global industrialized food system. Written to inform, inspire, and empower anyone—farmers or ranchers, community gardeners, aspiring food entrepreneurs, supply chain venturers, commercial food buyers, restaurateurs, investors, community food activists, non-profit agencies, policy makers, or local government leaders—who hopes to be a catalyst for change, this book provides a blueprint for economic action, with specific suggestions that make the process more conscious and deliberate. Brownlee, cofounder of the nonprofit Local Food Shift Group, maps out the underlying process of food localization and outlines the route that communities, regions, and foodsheds often follow in their efforts to take control of food production and distribution. By sharing the strategies that have proven successful, he charts a practical path forward while indicating approaches that otherwise might be invisible and unexplored. Stories and interviews illustrate how food localization is happening on the ground and in the field. Essays and thought-pieces explore some of the challenging ethical, moral, economic, and social dilemmas and thresholds that might arise as the local food shift develops. For anyone who wants to understand, in concrete terms, the unique challenges and extraordinary opportunities that present themselves as we address one of the most urgent issues of our time, The Local Food Revolution is an indispensable resource.

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Book SynopsisThis student lab manual reinforces the chapter content and lecture material from Apparel Quality, but may also be used as a standalone product in conjunction with another apparel quality textbook. With more than 30 hands-on lab activities and projects to enhance learning, the lab manual offers a greater understanding of quality issues that arise with apparel production and end use. Designed for courses that emphasize textile testing or offer a laboratory component, Apparel Quality Lab Manual includes supply lists; extensive reference tables; assignments for analyzing products, testing and evaluating materials and garments; project sheets for product comparison testing; worksheets to record data; directions for mounting specimens after testing; and templates for cutting specimens. Students will be actively engaged in their learning and participate in determining the quality level of apparel products, allowing them to simulate how apparel products are analyzed in the industry.Trade ReviewI really like the lab manual... Someone has really spent time thinking about these activities... I think it is a good way to make sure the student learn and understand these topics. -- Diane Limbaugh, Oklahoma State University, USThe [lab manual] is easy to read and to follow. The charts / tables seem to be placed in a logical spot so the flow of the material is not interrupted. I do see a strong application of this [lab manual] to my classroom. -- Mary Simpson, Baylor University, US[The lab manual's] strengths include introducing various aspects of terminology, as well as a well-designed wear testing sequence... I especially like the use of the tables in the chapters, which are almost like a glossary of information relevant to the appropriate chapters, as well as the table listing the various test methods, both U.S and international, that can be used to evaluate different characteristics. -- Bruce A. Cameron, University of Wyoming, USMy general impression of the [manual] is very good. I would definitely use this lab manual when teaching an apparel evaluation course. The manual is very easy to follow and the instructions are very clear. The activities involve garments that the students will be easily able to find in their wardrobes and bring to class. The evaluation tables supplied to evaluate the quality of different types of garments are very thorough and complete. ... I feel that this manual would be beneficial to our classroom needs. -- Kathryn J. Reiley, Art Institute International, USI would love to have this in my classes... I think even without a lab, this book content will be valuable. -- Tricia Edwards, FIDM, USTable of ContentsHow to Use This Lab Manual 1. Apparel Quality and Consumer Perceptions Lab 2.Integrating Quality into the Development of Apparel Products Lab 3. Raw Materials and Sewn Product Testing Labs 4. Garment Construction Details Lab 5. Apparel Sizing and Fit Strategies Lab 6. ASTM & ISO Stitch and Seam Classifications Lab 7. Labeling Regulations and Guidelines for Manufacturing Apparel Lab 8. Safety Regulations and Guidelines for Wearing Apparel Lab 9. Measuring Product Quality Through Raw Materials and Product Testing Lab 10. Inspection of Raw Materials and Sewn Products Lab

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Book SynopsisA salutary, hard-hitting critique of the meat-producing industry and its harmful effects, What's the Matter with Meat? exhorts consumers to resist the lure of cheap meat, governments to encourage alternative production systems, and the industry itself to amend its practices.

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Book SynopsisThe ancient Norwich firm of Boulton & Paul were brought into aircraft construction in 1915, and quickly became one of the great innovators. They pioneered metal construction and built the frame of the largest aircraft ever built in Britain, the R.101 airship. The Overstrand, the last of their superlative medium bombers, was the first aircraft in the world to feature a power-operated gun turret, and after their move to Wolverhampton in 1936 and change of name to Boulton Paul Aircraft their gun turrets became a vital component of the war effort, not least in their own Defiant, which fought in the Battle of Britain and was the most successful night fighter in the dark nights of the Blitz. Their post-war Balliol trainer was the World’s first single-engine turboprop and their last production aircraft, because the technology of their gun turrets was translated into their world lead as manufacturers of power operated control units, and then fly-by-wire. Becoming part of the Dowty Group and later GE Aviation, their advanced aerospace product line is now invested in the firm of Moog, still in Wolverhampton, still innovating.Table of Contents1 Company History: The Days before the Aeroplane; 2 The First World War; 3 The Aftermath of the War; 4 The P.71A Feederliner; 5 The Sale of the Aircraft Division; 6 The P.75 Overstrand; 7 The Electro-Hydraulic Gun Turret; 8 The Move to Wolverhampton; 9 The P.82 Defiant; 10 Turret Development; 11 Remote-Control and Radar-Guided Guns; 12 Norwich Resumes Production; 13 Further Fighter Projects; 14 Naval Aircraft; 15 The Balliol; 16 Further Trainer Projects; 17 Experimental Aircraft; 18 Sub-Contract Work; 19 Powered Flying Control Units; 20 The Merger with Dowty; 21 The Sidestrand in No. 101 Squadron Service; 22 Sidestrand Development; 23 The Overstrand in RAF Service; 24 Production Build-up; 25 The Battle of Britain; 26 New Tactics; 27 Radar Warfare and Air-Sea Rescue; 28 Target Towing; 29 Training on Defiants; 30 Experimental Flying; Appendix I: Aircraft Built Under Licence; Appendix II: Surviving Boulton Paul-built Aircraft; Appendix III: Boulton Paul Annual Production; Appendix IV: Boulton Paul Gun Turrets; Appendix V: Canberra and Lightning Conversions; Appendix VI: Powered Flying Control Units and Other Equipment P-Series Numbers.

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Book SynopsisR. J. Mitchell at Supermarine is the definitive account of the life of Britain’s best-known aeronautical engineer. Shelton calls upon unpublished letters, extensive press accounts, and updated material from his previous publications, concentrating particularly on the harsh conditions of Mitchell’s apprentice years, the precarious state of the aircraft firm he joined, and moments of good fortune of which he took advantage. He was a ‘chancer’ as well as a methodical developer of, mainly, slow flying seaplanes. Mitchell’s progress from draughtsman, with no formal training in aeronautical design, to internationally known chief designer is charted through a chronological study of his designs, revealing a formidable work ethic with a complex personality that combined ‘dreams and common sense’. It will also be shown how the success of his high-speed Schneider Trophy designs propelled him reluctantly into public attention and how his anxiety for his pilots’ safety matched an equal concern that his designs should not let down an expectant nation. Later expectations on him to produce a ‘killer fighter’ were equally daunting, and the outcome was often uncertain, but details of colleagues’ accounts highlight the essential and unique contribution of R.J.’s experience and drive to the eventual appearance of the iconic Spitfire.Table of ContentsIntroduction – No Ordinary Engineer; Normacot to Woolston; Establishing Himself; Early Designs and the Schneider Trophy; Early Military Designs and a Racer; Mixed Fortunes; Large, Medium, and Small Designs; A Turning Point; Becoming ‘R.J.’; Consolidation and International Success; Schneider Trophy Domination; A Gamble with Rolls-Royce; The Air Yacht and the Giant; Winning the Schneider Trophy Outright; His Last Flying Boats; His First Spitfire; The Real Spitfire Emerges; K5054; ‘It’s All Over’; After Mitchell.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides the basic models applicable to, and the applicable methods for, the profitable use and marketing of advanced technology. It provides a guide to developing and administering marketing plans, conducting market research, searching for and managing partners, tapping capital for innovation, scoping adequate pricing methods, managing intellectual property rights and selling and distributing products and services. It also shows how to develop formatted business plans which will prove attractive to investors. It is rare that technology professionals fully understand the esoteric world of marketing and, similarly, few marketers are familiar with advanced technology. As such, this title is uniquely focused on the critical technology/market interface and provides an executive introduction to the competitive marketing of products and services. Modern managers and technology professionals who need to understand marketing in technology-intensive business worlds will find this an indispensable source of information.Table of ContentsPreface xv Introduction and Overview xix Part 1. Generating Value from Innovation 1 Chapter 1. The New Operating Context 3 1.1. Where the future can be invented 3 1.2. Understanding the new world 3 1.3. From shortage of resources to a surplus of abundance 5 1.4. Three economic eras, three marketing attitudes 6 Chapter 2. A Few Key Points a Technical Manager Should Know 9 2.1. The only sure thing about innovation is that it is about change 9 2.2. Change is about the organization itself 10 2.3. What are they? 10 2.4. The intimate relationship between innovation and competition 11 2.5. To be good technically is valuable for the enterprise only if it is also good at marketing 12 2.6. Marketing reinvents industry 14 2.7. Diffusion of innovation is a non-linear phenomenon 15 2.8. As a consequence, models must deal with discontinuity 16 2.9. Modern society favors a culture of earliness 16 2.10. Keeping afloat with derivatives 17 2.11. Make a journey to get from idea to market 17 2.12. As old problems get new solutions, old markets get new products 18 2.13. New problems that affect market issues 20 Chapter 3. Understanding the Customer 27 3.1. The changing role of the salesman 27 3.2. Needs and wants in the future: how do we assess them? 28 3.3. Some possible sources 28 Chapter 4. Business Models: the Engines of the New Economy 29 4.1. The role of the salesman 29 4.2. Purpose and value of a business model 30 4.3. The notion of business modeling has evolved 31 4.4. Some principles for designing business models 58 4.5. Three business model archetypes 63 Chapter 5. Basic Models in High-Tech Marketing 79 5.1. Recasting the basic model curves 79 5.2. Additional comments 89 5.3. How long does each phase last? 90 5.4. Navigating the bell curve is not as direct as sequencing tasks 91 5.5. Visionaries and pragmatists 92 5.6. Product value drifts into added services 93 5.7. Some easy mistakes 93 5.8. Some final thoughts and conclusions 95 Chapter 6. Bridging People, Markets and Technologies 97 6.1. Segmentation 97 6.2. The user chain, direct and indirect users 98 Part 2. Marketing Technology Intensive Products, Services and Processes 103 Chapter 7. The New Operating Context 105 7.1. Where the future can be invented 105 7.2. Success or failure? Technology marketing in the real world as told by three leading historical examples 107 7.3. Summing up 109 7.4. Checklists for technology marketing in the real world 110 7.5. Market study 112 Chapter 8. Marketing Plans 123 8.1. Introduction 123 8.2. A marketing plan template framework 123 Chapter 9. Pricing 127 9.1. The black art of pricing 127 9.2. A first method for pricing (an interesting historical example) 128 9.3. Six pricing methods and their use 129 9.4. Mark-up or cost-plus pricing 129 9.5. Going rate pricing 130 9.6. Target return pricing 130 9.7. Added value pricing 130 9.8. Perceived value pricing 131 9.9. Company pricing policies 131 9.10. Sales force acceptability 131 9.11. Price elasticity 132 9.12. Tips for pricing 133 9.13. Summary on pricing 133 Chapter 10. Distribution 135 10.1. Introduction: what are distribution structures? 135 10.2. Example: the IBM case 136 10.3. Approaching distribution issues 137 10.4. Who’s who in the supply/distribution system? 139 10.5. Which distribution structures apply to high technology products? 140 10.6. Managing various channels for value 142 Chapter 11. Business Plans 145 11.1. Introduction 145 11.2. Business plan framework 146 Part 3. Managing Your Environment 153 Chapter 12. The Sales World 155 12.1. Selection, training and management of sales staff 155 12.2. Selection of sales staff 157 12.3. A framework for sales training in the advanced technology field 158 12.4. Development of sales plans 160 Chapter 13. Funding Your Projects 167 13.1. Introduction: the need for funds 167 13.2. Sources of finance 170 13.3. Approaching the investor 172 13.4. The business plan 173 13.5. Raising capital requires good timing and attitudes 175 Chapter 14. Partnering and Outsourcing 179 14.1. Introduction 179 14.2. What is partnership? 180 14.3. Identification of required skills 180 14.4. Horizontal collaboration 181 14.5. Vertical collaboration 181 14.6. Circular collaboration 181 14.7. Values and criteria that guide the industrial relationship for partnership 181 14.8. The management of partnership 182 14.9. Some rules for strategic alliances 183 Chapter 15. Management Issues for the Next Decade 187 15.1. Where the future can be invented 187 15.2. Competition replaced by partnership emulation models? 188 15.3. Beyond the World Wide Web 189 15.4. The contribution of the sciences of complexity 190 15.5. Business webs or experience webs? 191 15.6. Conclusion 192 Appendices 193 Appendix A. Conducting Market Research 195 Appendix B. Agenda for a Possible Sales Course 201 Appendix C. A Quick Introduction to Pareto Analysis 207 Appendix D. Commentary on Intellectual Property Rights 211 Appendix E. Standardization in the Knowledge Society 217 Appendix F. Branding 219 Glossary of Terms 223 Bibliography 225 Index 229

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Book SynopsisFrom its very beginning, the specialty chemicals group Clariant has been in a continual process of transformation. This, the first book-length study of the company, gives an insightful account of its historical foundations, starting with the successful merger between the two major corporations that would become Clariant: Sandoz and Hoechst. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and interviews, Anna Balint shows that Clariant, with bold plans for the future, draws its lessons from history.

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