Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism (Raianu Mircea)(Pevná vazba)

Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism (Raianu Mircea)(Pevná vazba)

An eye-opening portrait of global capitalism spanning 150 years, told through the history of the Tata corporation. Nearly a century old, the grand fa ade of Bombay House is hard to miss in the historic business district of Mumbai. This is the iconic global headquarters of the Tata Group, a

Open Society Reforming Global Capitalism Reconsidered (Soros George)(Pevná vazba)

George Soros's The Crisis of Global Capitalism became an international bestseller and an instant classic; a must read for anyone concerned with the complex market forces that rule our global economy and create both prosperity and instability. Now, in Open Society, Soros takes a new and provocative

The Farm That Mac Built (Sauer Tammi)(Pevná vazba)

The Crisis of Global Capitalism (Soros George)(Pevná vazba)

The global economy, on which the world now depends more than ever, is in crisis. The Russian economy has collapsed, leading to punishing inflation and economic hardship. Scores of Japanese banks are in ruin while the Japanese government muddles along, the nation falling deeper and deeper into

Western capitalism in transition: Global processes, local challenges (Andreotti Alberta)(Pevná vazba)

Since its emergence at the end of the seventeenth century, industrial capitalism as a specific form of social organisation has set recurrent challenges to its own persistence, and until today, it has proved to be successful to develop new ways of accumulation based on its capacity of adaptation. Is

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

The Enduring Tension: Capitalism and the Moral Order (Devine Donald J.)(Pevná vazba)

Western civilization fashioned a capitalism that created a worldwide cornucopia but produced few grateful beneficiaries. Indeed, the market's creative destruction and individualist autonomy have become a challenge to capitalism's legitimacy. Even a sensitive person like Pope Francis called

How Was That Built? - The Stories Behind Awesome Structures (Agrawal Roma)(Pevná vazba)

Zombie Capitalism: Global Crisis and the Relevance of Marx (Harman Chris)(Paperback)

An incisive and devastating critique of capitalism, sounding the alarm that the system poses a threat to human

On Indian Ground: The Northwest (hc) (Jacob Michelle M.)(Pevná vazba)

The second of ten regionally focused texts that explores American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian education in depth. The text is designed to be used by educators of Native youth and emphasizes best practices found throughout the

Coolie's Great War - Indian Labour in a Global Conflict, 1914-1921 (Singha Radhika)(Pevná vazba)

Signature Dishes That Matter (Davis Mitchell)(Pevná vazba)

A global celebration of the iconic restaurant dishes that defined the course of culinary history over the past 300 yearsToday's food-lovers often travel the globe to enjoy the food of acclaimed chefs. Yet the tradition of seeking out unforgettable dining experiences goes back centuries, and this

The Dressmaker of Paris (Kaufman Georgia)(Pevná vazba)

I need to tell you a story, ma ch re. My story. Rosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her ability to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. But tonight, as she prepares for the most important meeting of her life, her usual certainty eludes her. What brought her to this moment?

Corporation Wars: Dissidence (MacLeod Ken)(Pevná vazba)

The first instalment in the Corporation Wars trilogy, a space opera giving a robot's eye view of a robot revolt, from Arthur C. Clarke award-nominated science fiction author Ken MacLeod. One of SFX Magazine's Top Ten Most Anticipated Books for

Between Truth and Power: The Legal Constructions of Informational Capitalism (Cohen Julie E.)(Pevná vazba)

A work of ambitious interdisciplinary scholarship that explores the ways that law and technology interact. Our current legal system is to a great extent the product of an earlier period of social and economic transformation. From the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century, as

The Godfather (Puzo Mario)(Pevná vazba)

The Godfather--the classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon--nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state

Marvel Greatest Comics - 100 Comics that Built a Universe (Scott Melanie)(Pevná vazba)

Social Entrepreneurs (Stephens Melodena)(Pevná vazba)

The growing field of social entrepreneurship sits between purpose-built start-ups that pursue a traditional for-profit business model, and the conventional non-profit models that depend on grants, charity and public funding. Because of their position, social entrepreneurs face a unique challenge to

The Bad Bad Place (Hine David)(Pevná vazba)

It seems that Faraway Hills, the modern community built on the site of the far, far older Crouch Heath, did not satisfy all the needs of the community. When the Castavette Estate reappeared on the edge of town, years after it had been demolished, those needs, those urges, those cravings were

The HR (R)Evolution: Change the Workplace, Change the World (Watkins Alan)(Pevná vazba)

Many observers have suggested that capitalism is fast destroying our planet, concentrating power in a few big companies. Excessive short-termism, leveraged debt, digitisation, and disruption are the new normal. We stand at a critical juncture where the two paths ahead could lead to very different

Ink House (Dobner Rory)(Pevná vazba)

Welcome to The Ink House, an artist's mysterious mansion, built on a magical pool of ink that inspires creativity in anyone who lives there. When the artist goes adventuring, animals great and small arrive for the Annual Ink House Extravaganza. The party is about to

The New Asia in Global Perspective (Choo M.)(Pevná vazba)

One aspect that overwhelmingly defines the second half of the 20th century is the remarkable economic growth of Asia. This book offers a comprehensive view of the various factors - scientific, technological, and economic - that enabled the region to make a brilliant comeback after centuries of

The High Line (James Corner Field Operations)(Pevná vazba)

The acclaimed exploration of the iconic park in the sky' in New York that reshaped global perceptions of urban space - back in printSince opening to the public in 2009, the High Line has rapidly become one of New York City's most popular and beloved attractions. Phaidon's bestselling The High Line