Shadow Trades - The Dark Side of Global Business (Thomas Amos Owen)(Pevná vazba)

Shadow Trades - The Dark Side of Global Business (Thomas Amos Owen)(Pevná vazba)

Alongside burgeoning global business, which asserts its legality, ethics and social responsibility, there exists a dark side of shadow trades manifesting various shades of legitimacy. Not only do the latter's corrupt practices, dubious supply chains and other illicit operations run in tandem with

Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche (Johnson Robert A.)(Paperback)

Understand the dark side of your psyche--a Jungian approach to transformative self-acceptance. We all have shadows--the unlit part of our ego that is hidden and never goes away, but merely--and often painfully--turns up in unexpected places. This powerful work from the acclaimed Jungian analyst and

International Trade and Global Macropolicy (Langdana Farrokh)(Pevná vazba)

Introduction and Overview.- Part One-International Trade Theory.- The Origins of Trade Theory.- The Ricardian Trade Model.- Factor Intensity.- Stripping Away Ricardo's Assumptions.- Trade Barriers and Protectionism.- Part Two-Global Macroeconomics.- Global Macroeconomics.- Exchange Rates.- The

Global Vision: How Companies Can Overcome the Pitfalls of Globalization (Salomon R.)(Pevná vazba)

Global Vision: How Companies Can Overcome the Pitfalls of Globalization addresses the business challenges that globalization poses. It will help managers improve their global acumen by developing a better understanding of the cultural, political, and economic risks they face as they expand

Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science (Engelhaupt Erika)(Pevná vazba)

Rags to Ricky (Owen Sid)(Pevná vazba)

Sid Owen is best known for playing the hapless but loveable EastEnders character Ricky Butcher, one of Britain's most enduring soap icons. What people don't know is that Sid's early life saw more drama than anything his character endured. His father was an armed robber who was sent to prison when

Nightmares: The Dark Side of Dreams and Dreaming (Michaels Stase)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating look at the dark side of dreaming from a renowned expert. What causes our worst nightmares? Stase Michaels applies her signature out-of-the-box perspective on the dreams that shake us out of sleep and mirror our real-life worries, breaking down their symbolism, trajectory, and

The Age of Intoxication: Origins of the Global Drug Trade (Breen Benjamin)(Pevná vazba)

Eating the flesh of an Egyptian mummy prevents the plague. Distilled poppies reduce melancholy. A Turkish drink called coffee increases alertness. Tobacco cures cancer. Such beliefs circulated in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, an era when the term drug encompassed everything from herbs

The Book of Amos (Carroll R. M. Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

In this commentary on the book of Amos, Daniel Carroll combines a detailed reading of the Hebrew text with attention to its historical background and current relevance. What makes this volume unique is its special attention to Amos's literary features and what they reveal about the book's theology

The Betrayal of Liberal Economics (Witztum Amos)(Pevná vazba)

This multi-book set includes both Volumes of The Betrayal of Liberal Economics by Amos Witztum.The presumed sovereignty of individuals and the facilitating powers of the markets have generated a universal and ethically neutral conception of both social and economic organisation. This

Huawei Goes Global: Volume I: Made in China for the World (Zhang Wenxian)(Pevná vazba)

Huawei Goes Global provides a much-needed, comprehensive, and scholarly examination of the business environment and the striving global operations of China's technology giant. With theoretical research, case studies, data analysis, and empirical studies, this two-volume work tells a fascinating

Latin America and the Global Cold War (Field Thomas C.)(Pevná vazba)

Latin America and the Global Cold War analyzes more than a dozen of Latin America's forgotten encounters with Africa, Asia, and the Communist world, and by placing the region in meaningful dialogue with the wider Global South, this volume produces the first truly global history of contemporary

Shadow of the Hawk, Volume 7 (Gilman David)(Pevná vazba)

Th seventh instalment of David Gilman's gripping chronicle of the Hundred Years' War, following Thomas Blacstone, Edward III's Master of

The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Learn about trade and global economic crises in The Economics Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Economics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and

Vintage Couture Tailoring (Von Nordheim Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The trade secrets of couture tailoring are revealed an invaluable guide for professionals and enthusiastsTraditional tailoring has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practicing in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing

Global Migration, Entrepreneurship and Society (Vershinina Natalia)(Pevná vazba)

In the field of business and management, the core concept associated with migration sees 'difference and distance' as liabilities, whether they are national, cultural, geographic, or semantic. While existing research is valuable, recently it has been suggested that an emphasis on liabilities and

Bugsy Siegel: The Dark Side of the American Dream (Shnayerson Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the notorious Jewish gangster who ascended from impoverished beginnings to the glittering Las Vegas strip 'Fast-paced and absorbing. . . . With a keen eye for the amusing, and humanizing detail, Shnayerson] enlivens the traditional rise-and-fall narrative.'--Jenna Weissman Joselit,

Thomi Keller: A Life in Sport (Owen David)(Pevná vazba)

From the genteel backwater of rowing, Keller burst onto the global stage in 1973 and proceeded to battle for sport's soul in the face of Cold War politics and cold-hearted

The Bone Field (Bokur Debra)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrated travel writer Debra Bokur reveals the dark side of paradise while exploring the nuanced culture and captivating beauty of Hawaii in The Bone Field, the second installment in her acclaimed series featuring Maui detective and Hawaiian cultural expert Kali Māhoe. A series of strange

Business Economics in a Week (Coskeran Thomas)(Paperback)

Understanding economics just got easierThe defining economic event of recent times - the global financial crisis of 2008 - was good for economists. That might sound crass but the truth is it stimulated interest in the subject by showing how important economic concerns are to our lives. Get the

The Decentralized Energy Revolution: Business Strategies for a New Paradigm (Burger C.)(Pevná vazba)

The global energy system stands at the verge of a far-reaching paradigm shift. The established model of centralized supply services will be challenged by new, decentralized technologies, with Germany being an international role model for energy efficiency and renewable energy

The Indian Boss at Work: Thinking Global Acting Indian (Correa Steve)(Pevná vazba)

Journey into the kaleidoscope of Indian business and explore the 'context and forces' and worldview of Indian leaders. Unravel secrets to building successful companies based on generational learnings, attitudes and capabilities. Read through the narratives of top Indian bosses where they reflect

A Global History of Architecture (Ching Francis D. K.)(Pevná vazba)

The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this

The Green Paradox: A Supply-Side Approach to Global Warming (Sinn Hans-Werner)(Pevná vazba)

A leading economist develops a supply-side approach to fighting climate change that encourages resource owners to leave more of their fossil carbon underground.The Earth is getting warmer. Yet, as Hans-Werner Sinn points out in this provocative book, the dominant policy approach--which aims to curb