Saving and Investment in the Twenty-First Century: The Great Divergence by Carl Christian von Weizsäcker (Springer) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The economy of the 21st century in the OECD countries and in China, is characterized by a new phenomenon: the structural surplus of private savings in relation to private investment. This is true even in a situation of prosperity and very low interest rates. On the one hand, this excess saving is due to people's increasing inclination to save in light of rising life expectancy, driven by the desire to have sufficient assets in old age. On the other hand, the demand for capital is not increasing to the same extent, so that investment is not keeping pace with the rising desire to save. The resulting gap between the private desire for wealth and private investment can only be closed by increasing public debt. This open access book offers a new, capital-theoretical perspective on the macroeconomic relationship between desired wealth and investment, and it presents new empirical data on private wealth and its composition in the OECD plus China area. The authors arguethat a free economic and social order can only be stabilized if the wealth aspirations of individuals are met under conditions of price stability. This is not possible without substantial net public debt. A new way of thinking about the economy as a whole is required. By way of an in-depth theoretical and empirical analysis, the book demonstrates this new way of thinking and describes the current challenges facing economic policy. It will appeal to economists and students of economics who are interested in macroeconomic theory and its economic policy implications. An impressive, and convincing theoretical dive into the fundamentals behind secular stagnation, with very strong implications for actual debt policy. Public debt may be needed to improve welfare. - Olivier Blanchard, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and Professor of Economics Emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund from 2008 to 2015. Saving ...

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Getting Back to Full Employment by Dean Baker (45 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

While most people intuitively know that low unemployment is important to job seekers, they may not realize that high levels of employment actually would make an enormous difference in the lives of large segments of the workforce who already have jobs. Particularly in an era of historically high wage and income inequality, many in the workforce depend on full employment labor markets, and the bargaining power it provides, to secure a fair share of the economy's growth. For the bottom third or even half of the wage distribution, high levels of employment are a necessary condition for improving wages, higher incomes, and better working conditions. This book is a follow-up to a book written a decade ago by the authors, The Benefits of Full Employment (Economic Policy Institute, 2003). It builds on the evidence presented in that book, showing that real wage growth for workers in the bottom half of the income scale is highly dependent on the overall rate of unemployment. In the late 1990s, when the United States saw its first sustained period of low unemployment in more than a quarter century, workers at the middle and bottom of the wage distribution were able to secure substantial gains in real wages. When unemployment rose in the 2001 recession, and again following the collapse of the housing bubble, most workers no longer had the bargaining power to share in the benefits of growth. The book also documents another critical yet often overlooked side effect of full employment: improved fiscal conditions (without mindless budget policies like the current sequestration). Finally, in this volume, unlike the earlier one, the authors present a broad set of policies designed to boost growth and get the unemployment rate down to a level where far more workers have a fighting chance of getting ahead.

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Prison Flowers by Flavia Ribeiro de Castro (11 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

With a gentle, thoughtful narrative driven by an intense rhythm, the author immerses the reader in her story from the very first chapter. As she relates the pains and pleasures of her work within the cold jail environment, she seems able to make us feel exactly what she wants: she makes us laugh, cry, reflect, and face our own doubts and limitations. She shares intimacies and secrets with us, making the reader her accomplice and confidant, and we find ourselves supporting her all the way. Based on real experiences, Prison Flowers is both an unusual thriller and an exploration of the female realm and its mysteries. A book that offers truth, emotion, life stories, few certainties and many doubts. A gripping tale that exposes the exclusion, abandonment and violence rife in women's prisons in Brazil, but at the same time showing how the world can be transformed with affection, respect and hard work. Flavia Ribeiro de Castro was born in Sa?o Paulo in 1962. With a degree in Business Management from the University of Sa?o Paulo, she applies her knowledge within the fields of education and social work. She has worked with children in need, young people whose rights have been violated and illiterate adults. She has volunteered in shelters, shantytowns and small rural communities. She was head of a formal school and coordinator of Education for Illiterate Adults and Young People in the municipality of Sa?o Sebastia?o. In Sa?o Paulo, she served as director of the Butanta? Shelter and a member of the Cruzada Pro?-Infa?ncia counselling board. In 2006 she established the NGO Educaalma, which develops projects dealing with Education for Communal Living. Flavia has devoted herself to social causes since adolescence and believes that voluntary work endows her with a better understanding both of the world and of her own personal story. From October 2004, she spent more than a year volunteering at Santos Women's Jail with the aim of building a culture of peace. Five years ...

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Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on Tourism (INTACT) "Post Pandemic Tourism: Trends and Future Directions" (INTACT 2022) ... by Janianton Damanik (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

This is an open access book. T?his international conference aims to discuss and provide critical views based on empirical experience and the relevant concepts to the changing trends and future directions of tourism development after the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of the topics that can be raised as discussion material include (but are not limited to): Adaptation strategies of tourism transportation modes to the CHSE standard Adaptation strategies and models of the tourism accommodation industry to the CHSE standard Creative Industry and tourism MSME business models in the post-pandemic period Reactivation and revitalization of community-based tourism businesses Optimizing the use of IT products in tourism business management Innovation and implementation of carbon neutral and green zones in tourism destinations Trends in travel financing planning changes Issues of de-skilling, recharging, and up-skilling tourism HR The future of tourism education institutions Reconstruction of tourism institutions in the post-pandemic period Relations between tourists and tourists in tourism destinations in the post-pandemic period Changes in tourist market profiles and preferences and their implications for promotion and marketing strategies Tourist perspectives on post-pandemic tourism and CHSE practices Trends and prospects for healthy tourism and green tourism This is an open access book. This is an open access book.

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Investment Management: A Science to Teach or an Art to Learn? by Frank J. Fabozzi (The CFA Institute Research Foundation) (21 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Following the 2007-09 financial crisis, mainstream finance theory was criticized for failing to forecast the market crash, which resulted in large losses for investors. Has our finance theory, which many consider an idealization that does not take reality into account, failed investors? Do we need to reconsider the theory and how it is taught (and practiced)? This book explores current critiques of mainstream theory and discusses implications for the curricula of finance programs as well as for practitioners. In so doing, the authors integrate a review of the literature supported by conversations with finance professors, asset managers, and other market players.

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Age of Union: Igniting the Changemaker by Dax Dasilva (Anteism Books) (292 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Age of Union is a compelling guide for igniting today's changemaker -- those ready to take action for our planet and its inhabitants. We have seen growing divisions between people on either side of gender, religious, political and cultural borders for too long. Meanwhile, global health crises, environmental degradation, and human-accelerated climate change pose immense challenges to our future that we must now face quickly and cooperatively. Separation has to be confronted head-on. We can do this each and every day with meaningful, impactful acts of union. There is a greater need for unity than ever before. Dax Dasilva presents a guide to take simple measures to promote our collective well-being and union. Grounded in four pillars -- leadership, culture, spirituality, and nature -- the book advocates that the time for change is now and that our choices are the catalyst. We are all in this together, so let us move toward an Age of Union. May it strengthen your resolve to start building a kinder, greener and more livable world where everyone and everything can thrive. You are the changemaker. - - - About the Author Dax Dasilva, a leading tech CEO, arts entrepreneur and LGBTQ ambassador, shares his experience and present observations to ignite a movement of union across all people, cultures, and living things. Helping entrepreneurs become leaders in their communities through Lightspeed's technology and elevating artists through his work at Never Apart are fundamental to Dasilva's philosophy. He fosters cultures of innovation, promotes diverse leadership, and values different viewpoints. For more information visit www.ageofunion.com - - - Quotes "A compassionate call for the cultural revolution needed to take care of each other and our planet." -- Marika Anthony-Shaw, Founder & CEO of Plus1.org "Humans are finally evolving and are becoming more aware of the fact that saving the world is a priority for everyone today.' -- Carmen Busquets, WWF Council ...

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Farewell to cheap capital? The implications of long-term shifts in global investment and saving by McKinsey Global Institute (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Farewell to cheap capital? The implications of long-term shifts in global investment and saving is the latest research by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey & Company's business and economics research arm, on the outlook for global capital markets in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recession. MGI examines past trends in saving, investment, and capital costs around the world and also looks ahead, projecting investment trends and comparing them with plausible saving patterns over the next two decades under a number of different scenarios. MGI finds that while a three-decade decline in global investment helped drive real interest rates down to their precrisis lows, an impending global investment boom may drive rates higher over the next two decades. These findings have important implications for business executives, financial institutions, consumers, investors, and policy makers. MGI explores how these players will have to adapt to a world in which capital is more costly and less plentiful, and where most of saving and investment occurs in emerging markets. Business models will have to evolve, investors may develop new strategies, and government could play an important role in easing the transition.

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Crisis Response in Higher Education: How the Pandemic Challenged University Operations and Organisation by Mats Benner (Palgrave Macmillan) Price verified one minute ago

This open access book explores the impact of Covid-19 on universities, and how students, staff, faculty and academic leaders have adapted to and dealt with the impact of the pandemic. Drawing on experiences from Britain, Australia and Sweden, it showcases how Covid has challenged routines and procedures in universities, and thrown them into a disarray of ever-changing events and short-term adaptations. The authors pay particular attention to how students, staff, faculty, and leaders have coped with Covid, through a series of autobiographical portraits of their strains but also heroic efforts in the harshest of circumstances. This important book explores the exceptional ramifications of the pandemic but also how universities may contribute to a fairer and more robust society and concludes with a set of prescriptions for universities that aim to be proactive and resilient forces in society. It will be of interest to scholars interested in higher education, governance and organizational studies. This is an open access book.

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Revitalizing Collegiality: Restoring Faculty Authority in Universities (Research in the Sociology of Organizations Book 87) by Kerstin Sahlin (Emerald Publishing Limited) (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. The higher education and research system faces a constant dilemma. On the one hand, research and higher education are run by autonomous, interrelated academic communities, often described as collegial governance. On the other hand, they are an instrument for the fulfillment of goals that are often external to the academic community. What, then, is the role of academics and academic knowledge in governance of higher education and research, and how does this reflect on and impact their aims and overall place in society? Fostered through joint workshops and an open dialogue, this double volume of Research in the Sociology of Organizations develops a deeper understanding of collegiality, examining through a unique comparative perspective how it is translated and practiced in different settings across the world. Considering ways in which collegiality can be revitalized, this second installment argues for reintroducing collegiality both in analyzing the development of higher education systems and research and in the actual governing of universities. Revealing the globalization, homogenization and variation that have come to characterize the collegiate system, Revitalizing Collegiality critically considers the state of and future of the higher education system, and how we can consciously shape it moving forward.

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BECOME AN UNCAGED TRAILBLAZER: Learn How To Release Your Primal Success In 15 Minutes A Day: Volume 1 by S A Grant (Serebral360 Publishing Inc.) (33 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Transform Your Success & Life With Daily Business Tips; Inspirational Journal Prompts, Affirmations, & Motivational Quotes From Become An Uncaged Trailblazer Volume 1 Learn How To Release Your Primal Success In 15 Minutes A Day Start Your Journey To Undeniable Success! What if YOU could become immune to resistance, adversity, and failure? Thanks to the ground-breaking Book Become An Uncaged Trailblazer, now you can! Every day, we face obstacles that can either serve as an opportunity to move forward or cripple our ability to succeed. In a world where knocking out tasks and progressing through the daily grind are second nature, wouldn't you like a way to break through the barriers that limit your potential? The Become An Uncaged Trailblazer Book features actionable insight that helps readers navigate the daily challenges which weigh them down. Stress, negativity, and life itself often time burden even the best of us. If you could become an unstoppable source of raw productivity every day, imagine the possibilities. That's why Become An Uncaged Trailblazer is built to push you to the next level! Included in the book are 91+ motivational quotes, journal prompts, methods to inspire/motivate success, business tips, critical success questions, and actionable tips. Also included are 13+ key success topics and 273+ links to resources. You owe it to yourself to grow the sharpest edge possible, which is why Become An Uncaged Trailblazer is the perfect solution for any self-starter! Become an Uncaged Trailblazer Volume 1 includes: • 91+ Ways To Inspire, Motivate & Achieve Undeniable Success • 91+ Days Of Journal Prompts & Motivational Quotes • 91+ Days Of Insightful Business Tips & Ways to Take Effective Action • 13+ Key Success Topics & 273+ Resource Links Choose to see personal development as a positive. Choose self-help over-optimism. Choose Growth strategy over positive thinking with Become An Uncaged Trailblazer. Get your copy today!

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New York City Cartmen, 1667-1850 (American Social Experience (Paperback)) by Graham Russell Gao Hodges (NYU Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The cartmen -- unskilled workers who hauled goods on one horsecarts -- were perhaps the most important labor group in early American cities. The forerunners of the Teamsters Union, these white-frocked laborers moved almost all of the nation's possessions, touching the lives of virtually every American. New York City Cartmen, 1667-1850 tells the story of this vital group of laborers. Besides documenting the cartmen's history, the book also demonstrates the tremendous impact of government intervention into the American economy via the creation of labor laws. The cartmen possessed a hard-nosed political awareness, and because they transported essential goods, they achieved a status in New York City far above their skills or financial worth. Civic support and discrimination helped the cartmen create a community all their own. The cartmen's culture and their relationship with New York's municipal government are the direct ancestors of the city's fabled taxicab drivers. But this book is about the city itself. It is a stirring street-level account of the growth of New York, growth made possible by the efforts of the cartmen and other unskilled laborers. Containing 23 black-and-white illustrations, New York City Cartmen is informative reading for social, urban, and labor historians.

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Beyond austerity: A path to economic growth and renewal in Europe by Charles Roxburgh (McKinsey & Company) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Europe faces multiple, simultaneous pressures on GDP growth at a time when scope to stimulate growth from public funds is limited by high debt and deficit levels. Just to maintain past GDP growth levels, Europe needs to accelerate productivity growth by around 30 per cent over historic levels, or opt to work more. Productivity growth would have to grow by an even greater margin if Europe is to close the GDP gap with the United States that prevails today. In this challenging context, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey & Company's business and economics research arm, has examined what Europe needs to do to overcome the economic headwinds it faces in the years ahead. Beyond austerity: A path to economic growth and renewal in Europe looks in detail at labor market reform, Europe's productivity imperative, and ways in which some European companies and governments are leveraging new growth and innovation opportunities. Despite today's pressures, MGI paints a fundamentally optimistic picture, making the case that Europe can regain its pre-crisis growth trajectory, and maintain it, by applying best practices that have already demonstrably worked within the region. The report sets out a comprehensive agenda for European structural reform on the basis of analysis of existing best practice within the region, proposing reforms in three areas in parallel: pursuing further labor market reform, boosting productivity in service sectors, and pursing policies that enable the private sector to maximize opportunities in emerging markets, cleantech, and new innovative sectors.

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Investment Management after the Global Financial Crisis by Sergio M. Focardi (8 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The investment industry was severely affected by the global financial crisis of 2007-2009, and changes will have to occur. In this monograph, investment industry players, observers, recruiters, and academics are asked to offer their opinions and ideas about what they think the most profound changes are going to be.

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Business Expert's Guidebook: Small Business Tips, Technology Trends and Online Marketing by Scott Steinberg (READ.ME) (45 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

From smartphone apps to tablet PCs and social networks, any business can use technology to increase ROI and boost productivity without sacrificing quality or customer service. A complete guide with hints, tips and advice for modern executives of all experience levels, small business expert and entrepreneur Scott Steinberg reveals how to tap their power within. From marketing and management to leadership, advertising and public relations, learn how to slash costs and maximize productivity using today's latest high-tech innovations. Every business - and business plan - can profit from keeping up with IT advances. Join us as we reveal how to give yours an upgrade. Includes: Best Business Apps, Gadgets, Online Services - Social Media Secrets: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ - Advertising and PR on Any Budget - Online Marketing and SEO - IT Security Tips - How to Start Any Business Overnight "The one book every entrepreneur should keep handy." Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Electronics Association "A superb resource for entrepreneurs that provides smart, actionable tips and advice for getting nearly any business off the ground - and successfully keeping it running." Barbara Corcoran Real Estate Mogul Star of ABC's Shark Tank "A terrific resource for entrepreneurs hoping to navigate the new media waters." David Meerman Scott Bestselling Author, The New Rules of Marketing and PR At the same time encyclopedic and amazingly compact: An extraordinary resource for any start-up or well-established business. " Dick Bolles Author, What Color Is Your Parachute 2012 "Unbelievably packed with practical, useful and valuable advice." John Jantsch Author, Duct Tape Marketing "A great resource for entrepreneurs who are looking to use cutting-edge technology to grow their business. " Dan Schawbel Founder, Millennial Branding Author, Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future "A must-have... Don't start a business without it!" Anita Campbell CEO and Publisher, Small Business ...

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People Upgrade by Richard Parkes Cordock (4 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

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Growth and competitiveness in the United States: The role of its multinational companies by Jonathan Cummings (McKinsey Global Institute) Price verified 5 hours ago

Although US multinationals include many of biggest companies in the United States, the full extent of their economic impacts are less well known. The McKinsey Global Institute, McKinsey & Company's business and economics research arm, seeks to provide a more complete picture by assessing the contributions of MNCs across the key metrics of economic performance.

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The Solow Model of Economic Growth: Application to Contemporary Macroeconomic Issues (Routledge Studies in Economic Theory, Method and Philosophy) by Paweł Dykas (Routledge) (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

In 1956, Solow proposed a neoclassical growth model in opposition or as an alternative to Keynesian growth models. The Solow model of economic growth provided foundations for models embedded in the new theory of economic growth, known as the theory of endogenous growth, such as the renowned growth models developed by Paul M. Romer and Robert E. Lucas in the 1980s and 90s. The augmentations of the Solow model described in this book, excepting the Phelps golden rules of capital accumulation and the Mankiw-Romer-Weil and Nonneman-Vanhoudt models, were developed by the authors over the last two decades. The book identifies six spheres of interest in modern macroeconomic theory: the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on growth; the effect of different returns to scale on production; the influence of mobility of factors of production among different countries on their development; the effect of population dynamics on growth; the periodicity of investment rates and their influence on growth; and the effect of exogenous shocks in the form of an epidemic. For each of these issues, the authors construct and analyze an appropriate growth model that focuses on the description of the specific macroeconomic problem. This book not only continues the neoclassical tradition of thought in economics focused on quantitative economic change but also, and to a significant extent, discusses alternative approaches to certain questions of economic growth, utilizing conclusions that can be drawn from the Solow model. It is a useful tool in analyzing contemporary issues related to growth.

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Who is in your Personal Boardroom?: How to choose people, assign roles and have conversations with purpose by Zella King (Personal Boardroom Ltd) (88 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

A practical way to build the network you need to succeed You're only as good as the people you surround yourself with. But when did you last think about who exactly that is, and whether you've got the right people around you? How do you know how to select, from your network, the right combination of people to help your be truly effective as a leader and in your career. Drawing on their work with executives and on academic research on the networks of high performers, Zella King and Amanda Scott show how to home in on the 6-12 relationships that drive and sustain success. What you'll find in this book • Discover the five steps to designing a Personal Boardroom. • Learn how to choose 6-12 members from across your network. • Discover the 12 roles you need in your Personal Boardroom, and decide who can play those roles for you. • Find out how to make your Personal Boardroom stronger. • Act on practical advice to start conversations with a purpose. • Enabled by your own Personal Boardroom, use the same framework to provide help to others. Start choosing people, assigning roles and having purposeful conversations today! Reviews of Who is in your Personal Boardroom? "In this thoughtful book Zella and Amanda encourage us to think about what they elegantly describe as our 'Personal Boardroom' -- our current and potential connections and how they may support us in what we want to achieve. Well worth reading." Piers Fallowfield-Cooper, Executive Chairman, Greycon Ltd "Zella King and Amanda Scott have nailed the secret of modern career success: having the right connections and knowing who to ask for help from and how to help others in equal measure. Who is in your Personal Boardroom? should become something of a corporate classic." Julia Hobsbawm, Honorary Visiting Professor in Networking, Cass Business School, and founder, Editorial Intelligence "A brilliant, simple and intuitive way to set about personal and career development." Matt Brittin, Vice ...

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Emergence of Cross-innovation Systems: Audiovisual Industries Co-innovating with Education, Health Care and Tourism by Indrek Ibrus (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and is freely available to read online. This book combines economic studies of innovation systems with studies of mediatisation, media convergence, trans- and cross-media and with other approaches within media and culture studies. It elaborates on a new concept, cross-innovation, referring to co-innovation and convergence processes taking place between different sectors of digital service economies. The proposition is that digitisation and mediatisation processes are conditioning new inter-sector dialogues and the emergence of new cross-innovation systems at the borderlines of formerly distinct industries. The case study industries presented are, on the one hand, audiovisual media (film, television, videogames, etc.) and health care, education or tourism, on the other hand. The book builds on 2 years of empirical work across Nordic and Baltic countries, putting a special emphasis on the opportunities and challenges for small countries as they build the cross-innovation systems in the era of media globalisation and platformisation of services. The empirical research of 144 interviews with stakeholders (policy makers, entrepreneurs, managers, professionals) from all four sectors and of secondary data and documentary analysis. The findings tell of complex stories how global platformisation of tourism undermines the emergence of related cross-innovation systems in small countries; how fragmentation of local education and health care markets does not enable the scalability of innovations, but protects local innovation systems for being overtaken by global platform giants. The book has stories of successful facilitation of cross-innovation as well as failures to do so.

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Netflix Nations: The Geography of Digital Distribution (Critical Cultural Communication Book 28) by Ramon Lobato (NYU Press) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

How streaming services and internet distribution have transformed global television culture. Television, once a broadcast medium, now also travels through our telephone lines, fiber optic cables, and wireless networks. It is delivered to viewers via apps, screens large and small, and media players of all kinds. In this unfamiliar environment, new global giants of television distribution are emerging -- including Netflix, the world's largest subscription video-on-demand service. Combining media industry analysis with cultural theory, Ramon Lobato explores the political and policy tensions at the heart of the digital distribution revolution, tracing their longer history through our evolving understanding of media globalization. Netflix Nations considers the ways that subscription video-on-demand services, but most of all Netflix, have irrevocably changed the circulation of media content. It tells the story of how a global video portal interacts with national audiences, markets, and institutions, and what this means for how we understand global media in the internet age. Netflix Nations addresses a fundamental tension in the digital media landscape - the clash between the internet's capacity for global distribution and the territorial nature of media trade, taste, and regulation. The book also explores the failures and frictions of video-on-demand as experienced by audiences. The actual experience of using video platforms is full of subtle reminders of market boundaries and exclusions: platforms are geo-blocked for out-of-region users ("this video is not available in your region"); catalogs shrink and expand from country to country; prices appear in different currencies; and subtitles and captions are not available in local languages. These conditions offer rich insight for understanding the actual geographies of digital media distribution. Contrary to popular belief, the story of Netflix is not just an American one. From Argentina to Australia, Netflix's ...

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More Than Meets the Eye: Special Effects and the Fantastic Transmedia Franchise (Postmillennial Pop Book 19) by Bob Rehak Price verified 6 hours ago

A rare look at the role of special effects in creating fictional worlds and transmedia franchises From comic book universes crowded with soaring superheroes and shattering skyscrapers to cosmic empires set in far-off galaxies, today's fantasy blockbusters depend on visual effects. Bringing science fiction from the studio to your screen, through film, television, or video games, these special effects power our entertainment industry. More Than Meets the Eye delves into the world of fantastic media franchises to trace the ways in which special effects over the last 50 years have become central not just to transmedia storytelling but to worldbuilding, performance, and genre in contemporary blockbuster entertainment. More Than Meets the Eye maps the ways in which special effects build consistent storyworlds and transform genres while traveling from one media platform to the next. Examining high-profile franchises in which special effects have played a constitutive role such as Star Trek, Star Wars, The Matrix, and The Lord of the Rings, as well as more contemporary franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter, Bob Rehak analyzes the ways in which production practices developed alongside the cultural work of industry professionals. By studying social and cultural factors such as fan interaction, this book provides a context for understanding just how much multiplatform storytelling has come to define these megahit franchises. More Than Meets the Eye explores the larger history of how physical and optical effects in postwar Hollywood laid the foundation for modern transmedia franchises and argues that special effects are not simply an adjunct to blockbuster filmmaking, but central agents of an entire mode of production.

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Department Stores and the Black Freedom Movement: Workers, Consumers, and Civil Rights from the 1930s to the 1980s (The John Hope Franklin Series in ... by Traci Parker (The University of North Carolina Press) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

In this book, Traci Parker examines the movement to racially integrate white-collar work and consumption in American department stores, and broadens our understanding of historical transformations in African American class and labor formation. Built on the goals, organization, and momentum of earlier struggles for justice, the department store movement channeled the power of store workers and consumers to promote black freedom in the mid-twentieth century. Sponsoring lunch counter sit-ins and protests in the 1950s and 1960s, and challenging discrimination in the courts in the 1970s, this movement ended in the early 1980s with the conclusion of the Sears, Roebuck, and Co. affirmative action cases and the transformation and consolidation of American department stores. In documenting the experiences of African American workers and consumers during this era, Parker highlights the department store as a key site for the inception of a modern black middle class, and demonstrates the ways that both work and consumption were battlegrounds for civil rights.

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Burning Galileo: The Vital Question by Edgar Asimov Poe (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

It's the 21st century... The status quo believes that carbon dioxide causes CATASTROPHIC global warming. Galileo is "pulled" out of the sixteenth century and put on the stand. Armed with "science" he goes against the status quo. Would you burn Galileo? What would happen if Galileo were alive today? What happens when you oppose the holy brotherhood of climate model experts and the crowd of deluded citizens who believe the numbers predicted by the computer models? Would he survive Western Civilization and the Politically Correct Thought Police? This SHORT STORY is a brisk and refreshing walk through the Socratic Method as applied to Global Warming and Climate Change (e.g. AGW- Anthropogenic Global Warming.) Burning Galileo is a new addition to the great socially critical tradition of Mike Cernovich, Vox Day, and Milo Yiannopoulos . This is the NEW IMPROVED 2nd Edition with additional content! Inspired by Socrates, Galileo, Freeman Dyson, John R. Christie, and Richard A. Muller Cures Global Warming in One READ! Scroll up and grab a copy today!

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Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (65,535 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"Unlock the Secrets to a Wealthy Mindset and Prosperity with 'Think and Grow Rich'! In this timeless masterpiece, Napoleon Hill takes you on a transformative journey through the principles of success that have empowered countless individuals to achieve their dreams. Delve into the minds of the world's most influential and affluent individuals as Hill reveals the powerful strategies and mindset shifts that pave the way to financial abundance. From cultivating a burning desire to mastering the art of persistence, 'Think and Grow Rich' is a beacon of inspiration, guiding you towards unlocking your full potential and realizing your aspirations. Prepare to embark on a life-changing expedition that will empower you to reshape your destiny and harness the extraordinary power of your thoughts to create lasting prosperity. Dive into this captivating classic and embrace the path to a wealthier, more fulfilling future!"

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Discover Your Message: A 14-Day Guide to Uncover Your Calling and Find Your Niche as a Writer, Coach, or Speaker (Your Message Matters Series Book 1) by Jonathan Milligan (113 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Finally, Become a Successful Writer, Coach, or Speaker - Without Years of Trial and Error In a world overflowing with noise and distractions, how do you find your unique voice and purpose? In Discover Your Message, Jonathan Milligan presents a revolutionary 14-day journey that will transform how you see yourself as a writer, coach, or speaker. Through practical exercises, deep introspection, and guided reflection, this book unlocks the hidden potential within you, revealing your true calling and helping you carve out your distinctive niche. In Discover Your Message, you'll discover how to: • Uncover your unique voice through essential exercises such as the Influencer Voice Assessment and the Egoic Label Exercise. • Discover your audience's aspirations and challenges with the Audience GPS System, paving the way for deeper connection and engagement. • Learn strategic tools, like the Audience Filter Scorecard, to filter and better understand your audience. • Craft a compelling message, converting audience interest into tangible results (Day 13!). • Articulate your entire message in a single, dynamic sentence that embodies your purpose and passion. • And much, much more! Milligan understands the struggles aspiring writers, coaches, and speakers face. As a successful entrepreneur, he shares his proven strategies and lessons learned to guide you step by step toward your ultimate breakthrough. • Are you tired of feeling lost and uncertain about your purpose? • Do you yearn to share your stories, wisdom, and expertise with the world? • Do you feel called to make a difference in other people's lives? Discover Your Message is the guide you've been waiting for. Join Jonathan Milligan on this transformative 14-day journey and unleash the power within you to uncover your calling, find your niche, and discover your message that will leave an indelible mark on the lives of others. Don't wait any longer to share your unique gifts. Your audience ...

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Bursting the Bubble: Rationality in a Seemingly Irrational Market by David DeRosa (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The presence of speculative bubbles in capital markets (an important area of interest in financial history) is widely accepted across many circles. Talk of them is pervasive in the media and especially in the popular financial press. Bubbles are thought to be found primarily in the stock market, which is our main interest, although bubbles are said to occur in other markets. Bubbles go hand in hand with the notion that markets can be irrational.The academic community has a great interest in bubbles, and it has produced scholarly literature that is voluminous. For some economists, doing bubble research is like joining the vanguard of a Kuhnian paradigm shift in economic thinking. Not so fast.If bubbles did exist, they would pose a serious challenge to neoclassical finance. Bubbles would contradict the ideas that markets are rational or work in an informationally efficient manner. That's what makes the topic of bubbles interesting.This book reviews and evaluates the academic literature as well as some popular investment books on the possible existence of speculative bubbles in the stock market. The main question is whether there is convincing empirical evidence that bubbles exist. A second question is whether the theoretical concepts that have been advanced for bubbles make them plausible.The reader will discover that I am skeptical that bubbles actually exist. But I do not think I or anyone else will ever be able to conclusively prove that there has never been a bubble. From studying the literature and from reading history, I find that many famous purported bubbles reflect inaccurate history or mistakes in analysis or simply cannot be shown to have existed. In other instances, bubbles might have existed. But in each of those cases, there are credible rational explanations. And good evidence exists for the idea that even if bubbles do exist, they are not of great importance to understanding the stock market.

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The Investment Trusts Handbook 2024: Investing essentials, expert insights and powerful trends and data by Jonathan Davis (13 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2024 is the seventh edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts - often referred to as the City's best-kept secret, or the connoisseur's choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. The Investment Trusts Handbook 2024 is an editorially independent educational publication, available through bookshops and extensively online. Described in the media as "truly the definitive guide to the sector", more than 45,000 copies of the Handbook have been sold or downloaded since launch. With fascinating articles by more than 20 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, including performance figures, trust comings and goings and fund manager histories, the latest edition of the handbook is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. Contributors this year include: John Baron, Alan Brierley, James Carthew, Richard Curling, Alex Davies, Simon Edelsten, Simon Elliott, Nick Greenwood, Peter Hewitt, Matt Hose, Max King, Ewan Lovett-Turner, Colette Ord, Peter Spiller, Richard Stone, Stuart Watson and many more. Topics in this year's 280-page edition include: the impact of rising interest rates, tackling discounts, industry consolidation, the hunt for bargains, the role of boards, alternatives, VCTs, fundraising news, and the editor's notes and model portfolios. The Investment Trusts Handbook 2024 is supported by a number of organisations including abrdn, Asset Value Investors, Baillie Gifford, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Fidelity International, Invesco, Ocean Dial Asset Management Ltd, Pantheon, Polar Capital, and Schroders.

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Make The World Accessible Yourself And Make Money Too! by Michael Neuvirth (13 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

If you have a visible or invisible disability - or you are a caregiver for a loved one with a visible or invisible disability - then you will enjoy reading or listening to this book. The book takes you on a journey - with me as your guide - where you learn how to make the world accessible yourself and make money too. What does this mean? We - the people with visible and invisible disabilities and caregivers for loved ones with disabilities all want: *Accessible Products *Accessible Apps *An Accessible Web *Accessible Places *The Next Big Things To Be Accessible In short - We All Want An Accessible World. The best way to accomplish this is to Do It Yourself! This book will take you on a journey where you will learn how to make the world accessible yourself and make money too! During the Journey - as your guide - I will introduce you to some super positive people and some amazing entrepreneurs, inventors and business people who will motivate you and help you overcome human nature. You will be very surprised as to who some of these people turn out to be. You will then learn both active and passive ways that you can use to make the world accessible yourself and make money too. You will get a free prize and other free stuff like an online help center that will help you while you read or listen to this book - and after you have finished it. By the end of the book you will have learned how to make the world accessible yourself and make money too. Plus - you will be incredibly motivated to go out and do so! Most of all - you will have learned some incredible things about YOURSELF.

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Buy Bitcoin, You'll Thank Yourself In The Future: A book about Bitcoin by BBCD Satoshi by BBCD Satoshi (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The purpose of this book is to show and give confidence to someone, looking to dip their toes into buying and or holding (hodling) Bitcoin. Bitcoin is unique. Bitcoin is a chance. Now maybe the window of opportunity. "Buy Bitcoin, You'll Thank Yourself In The Future" is a book intended for anyone considering buying Bitcoin as a strategic investment to hold on to for at least 10 years. The book looks at opinions for and against buying Bitcoin. These include people and organisations such as: • Michael Saylor, Elon Musk, Andreas Antonopoulos, Bill Miller, Fidelity, Blackrock, and the Winklevoss Twins. • Jamie Dimon, Warren Buffet, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Bruce Schneier, Jemima Kelly, and Amy Castor. Subjects are then looked at including: • Technical analysis, graphs, statistics, log/logarithmic view, metrics, theories, strategy, being a HODLer, question of money, risk management and importantly the opposite, why you shouldn't invest in Bitcoin. • MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence), RSI (Relative Strength Index) and Fibonacci Levels (Fibs). Bitcoin-specific niche statistics and models are looked at including: • The 200-Week Moving Average Heatmap, The Puell Multiple, Stock-to-Flow Model, Bitcoin Logarithmic Growth Curves, Long-Term Power-Law Corridor of Growth (Power Law), Clarke Moody's Dashboard and the Bitcoin Halving Countdown. "Bitcoins have no dividend or potential future dividend, therefore not like a stock. More like a collectible or commodity." Satoshi Nakamoto It's possible you may look back in the future and say "I bought Bitcoin, I thank myself I did". Why did you write the book? "The purpose of writing the book, and also setting up the accompanying website is to show and give confidence to someone looking to dip their toes into buying and or holding (hodling) Bitcoin." Who is the book aimed at? "The book is aimed at someone with no knowledge of Bitcoin or someone with a little knowledge. It is also aimed at someone that is ...

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The Product Growth Playbook: Building Global Digital Products: Get Fresh Perspectives & Spark New Ideas by Selim Yoruk (14 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Crack the Code of Global Digital Success: Your Roadmap to Exponential Growth Imagine: a thriving digital product used by millions worldwide, driving explosive growth for your business. This book is your key to making that vision a reality. Within these pages, you'll discover: • Clever tactics: Uncover the secret strategies employed by leading companies to conquer the global digital landscape. • Critical steps: Avoid costly missteps with a proven, step-by-step roadmap for navigating the complexities of global product development and launch. • Inspiring real-life stories: Learn from the successes and failures of industry giants, gaining invaluable insights that shortcut your path to the top. • Essential tools: Equip yourself with the cutting-edge technology and resources needed to streamline your workflow and maximize efficiency. This book is more than just a guide; it's your personal launchpad to digital domination. Get ready to: • Expand your reach: Tap into a vast international market, multiplying your customer base and revenue potential. • Outshine the competition: Equip your product with the features and functionality that resonate with a global audience. • Build a loyal fan base: Foster lasting relationships with users across cultures and languages. This is your chance to turn your digital product into a global phenomenon. Don't miss out.

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Cheap Postage by Joshua Leavitt (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Black Futurists in the Information Age: Vision of a 21st Century Technological Renaissance by Timothy L. Jenkins (6 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Authors Timothy Jenkins and Khafra K Om-Ra-Zeti are suggesting that many of our problems and our solutions can be found in the current Information Age Technological Revolution. As Black Futurists, they are seeking to raise our consciousness to the accelerating historic transformations that are taking place during the 1990s, in an effort to spotlight the significance of technological change as a fundamental cause for many expressions of our social pathology. In chapter and verse, the authors explain how we are confronted with the forces of technological change on an astounding level and pace, such that all previous expectations of an inclusive society may be at an end. As barrier breaking visionaries, the authors are issuing a call for a "scientific and technological revolution" in the Black world. They label that call , a simultaneous revolution of the spirit and creative mind-set of African Americans to find and redefine themselves in the midst of the broad-sweeping changes reshaping our world for the 21st Century. From their point of view, the digital revolution will not only displace millions of workers, but will ultimately render many of our organizational systems obsolete in the next century. What is radiantly clear in the thoughts of these two authors, is the message of hope and the ability of African Americans to master the science and technology of this current digital revolution. As we stand at the crossroads of time, our choice must be for greater progress and development on a level we have not previously contemplated. As such, this volume represents a first. Their message is a wake-up call and something each of us should ponder very carefully as we approach the new millennium.

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Entrepreneurial Theorizing: An Approach to Research by Dean A. Shepherd (Palgrave Macmillan) Price verified 6 hours ago

This open access book investigates an entrepreneurial approach to building new theories. It provides a rich understanding of how specific tools facilitate aspects of the theorizing process and offers a clearer big picture of the process of building important new entrepreneurship theories. The authors show that anthropomorphizing has been a critically important tool for developing influential entrepreneurship theories. They reveal how scholars build on their rich and highly accessible understanding of humans (i.e., the self and others) to make guesses and sense of entrepreneurial anomalies, articulate theoretical mechanisms to build more robust entrepreneurship theories, and create plausible stories that facilitate sensegiving. Further, they offer a framework that guides entrepreneurship scholars in finding a balance to maximize their contributions and guides reviewers and editors in managing the revise-and-resubmit process to advance the entrepreneurship field. Finally, they present lean scholarship as an approach to developing a portfolio of high-quality, high-impact papers. Lean scholarship starts with an entrepreneurial mindset and involves creating a minimum viable paper, exploring its validity, adding a plausible paper to one's portfolio, and managing the portfolio by periodically deciding whether to persevere, pivot, or terminate each paper. This seminal work will appeal to entrepreneurship researchers, both those new to the field as well as seasoned veterans, who want to learn more about the tools that can be used to generate new knowledge about new ventures and other entrepreneurship topics.

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The Story of lululemon by Chip Wilson (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Discover Chip Wilson's people-first approach to leadership in one of the most sought-after books in business philosophy.

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Producing Feminism: Television Work in the Age of Women's Liberation (Feminist Media Histories Book 6) by Jennifer S. Clark (University of California Press) Price verified 8 hours ago

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In this deeply archival work, Jennifer S. Clark explores the multiple ways in which women's labor in the American television industry of the 1970s furthered feminist ends. Carefully crafted around an impressive assemblage of interviews and primary sources (from television network memos to programming schedules, production notes to executive meeting agendas), Clark tells the story of how women organized in the workplace to form collectives, affect production labor, and develop reform-oriented policies and philosophies that reshaped television behind the screen. She urges us to consider how interventions, often at localized levels, can collectively shift the dynamics of a workplace and the cultural products created there.

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Knowing the Salween River: Resource Politics of a Contested Transboundary River (The Anthropocene: Politik—Economics—Society—Science Book 27) by Carl Middleton (Springer) (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

This open access book focuses on the Salween River, shared by China, Myanmar, and Thailand, that is increasingly at the heart of pressing regional development debates. The basin supports the livelihoods of over 10 million people, and within it there is great socio-economic, cultural and political diversity. The basin is witnessing intensifying dynamics of resource extraction, alongside large dam construction, conservation and development intervention, that is unfolding within a complex terrain of local, national and transnational governance. With a focus on the contested politics of water and associated resources in the Salween basin, this book offers a collection of empirical case studies that highlights local knowledge and perspectives. Given the paucity of grounded social science studies in this contested basin, this book provides conceptual insights at the intersection of resource governance, development, and politics of knowledge relevant to researchers, policy-makers and practitioners at a time when rapid change is underway. - Fills a significant knowledge gap on a major river in Southeast Asia, with empirical and conceptual contributions - Inter-disciplinary perspective and by a range of writers, including academics, policy-makers and civil society researchers, the majority from within Southeast Asia - New policy insights on a river at the cross-roads of a major political and development transition

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Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship: A New National Economic Imperative by Marlene Orozco (Purdue University Press) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship examines business formation and success among Latinos by identifying arrangements that enhance entrepreneurship and by understanding the sociopolitical contexts that shape entrepreneurial trajectories. While it is well known that Latinos make up one of the largest and fastest growing populations in the U.S., Latino-owned businesses are now outpacing this population growth and the startup business growth of all other demographic groups in the country. The institutional arrangements shaping business formation are no level playing field. Minority entrepreneurs face racism and sexism, but structural barriers are not the only obstacles that matter; there are agentic barriers and coethnics present challenges as well as support to each other. Yet minorities engage in business formation, and in doing so, change institutional arrangements by transforming the attitudes of society and the practices of policymakers. The economic future of the country is tied to the prospects of Latinos forming and growing business. The diversity of Latino experience constitutes an economic resource for those interested in forming businesses that appeal to native-born citizens and fellow immigrants alike, ranging from local to national to international markets. This book makes a substantial contribution to the literature on entrepreneurship and wealth creation by focusing on Latinos, a population vastly understudied on these topics, by describing processes and outcomes for Latino entrepreneurs. Unfairly, the dominant story of Latinos -- especially Mexican Americans -- is that of dispossession and its consequences. Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship makes clear the undiminished ambitions of Latinos as well as the transformative relationships among people, their practices, and the political context in which they operate. The reality of Latino entrepreneurs demands new attention and focus.

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Accounting and Statistical Analyses for Sustainable Development: Multiple Perspectives and Information-Theoretic Complexity Reduction (Sustainable ... by Claudia Lemke (Springer Gabler) (1 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

In this Open Access publication Claudia Lemke develops a comprehensive Multi-Level Sustainable Development Index (MLSDI) that is applicable to micro, meso, and macro objects by conducting methodological and empirical research. Multi-level comparability is crucial because the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at macro level can only be achieved if micro and meso objects contribute. The author shows that a novel information-theoretic algorithm outperforms established multivariate statistical weighting methods such as the principal component analysis (PCA). Overcoming further methodological shortcomings of previous sustainable development indices, the MLSDI avoids misled managerial and political decision making.

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The Arab Spring Five Years Later: Toward Great Inclusiveness by Hafez Ghanem (Brookings Institution Press) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The dilemma felt by Arab youth was captured in Tunisia by the selfimmolation in 2010 of Mohamed Bouazizi, who was frustrated by restrictions on his small street-vending business. His death became the catalyst for revolts throughout the Middle East. The frustration had been building for some time: large segments of society were denied economic progress, while the middle class was squeezed, and governments had cut back on services and public employment. Since the series of uprisings began, the debate in Arab countries has focused almost exclusively on politics and questions of national identity. However, economic issues are driving the agenda, and real economic grievances must be addressed in order for the many transitions to succeed. Hafez Ghanem gives a thorough assessment of the Arab Spring, beginning with political developments since the revolutions and changes in the legal and institutional frameworks that affect economies. Arab economies grew at healthy rates before the revolts, but the benefits of economic growth were unfairly distributed. The politically connected reaped great benefits, while educated youth could not find decent jobs, and the poor and middle class struggled to make ends meet. Ghanem advises that Arab countries need to adopt new economic policies and programs that enhance inclusiveness, expand the middle class, and foster growth in undeveloped regions. Key elements include strengthening economic institutions, developing small businesses, reforming the education system to better prepare Arab youth for the modern labor market, promoting gender equality with the objective of raising female labor market participation rates, and setting up programs for rural and regional development to reduce inequality and eliminate extreme poverty.

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Equity Valuation: Science, Art, or Craft? by Frank J. Fabozzi (CFA Institute Research Foundation) (30 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The price at which a stock is traded in the market reflects the ability of the firm to generate cash flow and the risks associated with generating the expected future cash flows. The authors point to the limits of widely used valuation techniques. The most important of these limits is the inability to forecast cash flows and to determine the appropriate discount rate. Another important limit is the inability to determine absolute value. Widely used valuation techniques such as market multiples - the price-to-earnings ratio, firm value multiples or a use of multiple ratios, for example - capture only relative value, that is, the value of a firm's stocks related to the value of comparable firms (assuming that comparable firms can be identified). The study underlines additional problems when it comes to valuing IPOs and private equity: Both are sensitive to the timing of the offer, suffer from information asymmetry, and are more subject to behavioral elements than is the case for shares of listed firms. In the case of IPOs in particular, the authors discuss how communication strategies and media hype play an important role in the IPO valuation/pricing process.

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Working Hard—and Working Well by David E. K. Hunter (Hunter Consulting LLC) (34 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Working Hard -- and Working Well gives away David Hunter's secret recipe for his renowned tough-love workshops that have sparked transformation for many of the country's top nonprofit organizations. A sleeves-rolled-up companion to the 2011 book Leap of Reason, the book is a resolutely practical guide to developing the discipline and culture of performance management. Hunter decodes and defangs performance management, providing history, context, guidance, exercises, and tools for those who wish to move their organizations toward high performance but don't know how to go about doing so.

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Project Planner (Kindle Scribe Only) by Amazon.com Services LLC Price verified 2 hours ago

Elevate your project management and boost your productivity with our Project Management Notebook. This meticulously designed notebook is your essential tool for efficiently tracking, planning, and managing projects of all sizes, ensuring your goals are met and your tasks are organized. The Project Management Notebook is perfect for project managers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who manages multiple projects. Whether you're handling work projects, personal initiatives, or creative endeavors, this notebook is a valuable resource for organizing and succeeding in your projects. Elevate your project management skills, stay organized, and achieve your goals with the Project Management Notebook. Keep track of project details, tasks, and progress, ensuring your projects are on track for success. Start streamlining your project management today.

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Christlike Leadership: Leadership that Starts with an Attitude (Christlike Leadership Theory and Practice Series Book 1) by William C. Oakes (101 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This is Book 1 in the Christlike Leadership and Practice Series. Learn how your ethics impact your life, business, and career. Christ-based ethical principles and attitudes work. They make a difference at home, at work, at the club, at church. They are the means to becoming a better, more holistic, leader, manager, teacher, parent, and coach. And this book, written by a pastor and award-winning project manager, explains how.

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Alternative Investments: A Primer for Investment Professionals by Donald R. Chambers (CFA Institute Research Foundation) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Alternative Investments: A Primer for Investment Professionals provides an overview of alternative investments for institutional asset allocators and other overseers of portfolios containing both traditional and alternative assets. It is designed for those with substantial experience regarding traditional investments in stocks and bonds but limited familiarity regarding alternative assets, alternative strategies, and alternative portfolio management. The primer categorizes alternative assets into four groups: hedge funds, real assets, private equity, and structured products/derivatives. Real assets include vacant land, farmland, timber, infrastructure, intellectual property, commodities, and private real estate. For each group, the primer provides essential information about the characteristics, challenges, and purposes of these institutional-quality alternative assets in the context of a well-diversified institutional portfolio. Other topics addressed by this primer include tail risk, due diligence of the investment process and operations, measurement and management of risks and returns, setting return expectations, and portfolio construction. The primer concludes with a chapter on the case for investing in alternatives.

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Content Marketing with ChatGPT: The Definitive Content Creation Blueprint: Three Story Method for Content Creators and Creative Professionals by J. Thorn (Thorn Publishing LLC) (1 Review)    Price verified 11 hours ago

In a world brimming with digital content, how do you ensure your voice not only reaches but also resonates with your audience? Ever wondered how AI could transform your content creation process, infusing efficiency without sacrificing your unique style and expertise? Introducing the revolutionary book by J. Thorn, a vanguard in the field of AI-assisted content creation. This book isn't just a guide; it's a paradigm shift in how you approach content marketing, whether it's blogs, newsletters, or social media posts. Thorn guides you through the innovative process of merging your personal expertise with AI's analytical prowess to create content that truly stands out. In this groundbreaking book, you'll explore: • The art of crafting both original short and long-form content with ChatGPT, tailored to captivate your specific audience. • Strategies for creating curated content efficiently, leveraging AI for content that is both rich in variety and depth. • The power of the "Ideal Reader Archetype Generator," an AI tool designed to uncover detailed insights into your audience, transforming days of research into minutes. • Insights into the future of SEO and content marketing in an AI-driven world, preparing you for the shifts in digital landscapes. • And many additional resources, including all of the prompts! This book is more than just a manual -- it's an expedition into the realm of AI-enhanced content creation. "The Definitive Content Creation Blueprint" is designed for authors, marketers, and content creators eager to harness the power of AI while keeping their content personal, engaging, and true to their voice. Whether you're starting your content creation journey or looking to inject new life into your existing strategies, this book is your comprehensive guide. Embrace the synergy of AI's efficiency with your creative insight. Elevate your content from ordinary to outstanding. Transform how you connect with your audience through every word ...

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Mobile Hollywood: Labor and the Geography of Production by Kevin Sanson (University of California Press) Price verified 14 hours ago

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Contemporary film and television production is extraordinarily mobile. Filming large-scale studio productions in Atlanta, Budapest, London, Prague, or Australia's Gold Coast makes Hollywood jobs available to people and places far removed from Southern California -- but it also requires individuals to uproot their lives as they travel around the world in pursuit of work. Drawing on interviews with a global contingent of film and television workers, Kevin Sanson weaves an analysis of the sheer scale and complexity of mobile production into a compelling account of the impact that mobility has had on job functions, working conditions, and personal lives. Mobile Hollywood captures how an expanded geography of production not only intensifies the often invisible pressures that production workers now face but also stretches the parameters of screen-media labor far beyond craftwork and creativity.

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Colorado Marijuana Real Estate: Work from Home by Jay Hidoshi (25 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

"Colorado Marijuana Real Estate" is a how to guide for the entrepreneur and the blue-collar guy. This book provides a blueprint for starting a medical marijuana business plan. Colorado real estate is a great investment. Anyone that lived through the .com/tech boom/real estate boom, should try to borrow some money to buy Colorado real estate. This book explains the evolution of legal marijuana in Colorado from 2001 to 2014. It's for all who are interested in how it became Colorado Law. This book gives insight on Colorado marijuana real estate, both commercial and residential. The author of this book was the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado of seven years. It sold seven years later for almost 300% more than purchase price. This book will reveal things other marijuana books will not. The author is a 24 year resident of Colorado. This book provides current counties in Colorado that are most marijuana friendly based on experience. Equally important, this book provides inside growing secrets of the dispensary. Download the FREE chapters for this book on the website for this book.

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Intimate leadership : Build Powerful, Profitable, Consumer-Products Brands, and Companies by Jayaram Rajaram (30 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Intimate Leadership is a book for every corporate leader, startup founder, family-business owner or entrepreneur who wishes to build a long-term, profitable consumer-products business. The book is for those looking for simple yet timeless and powerful people-oriented solutions in an ever-changing world. Jayaram draws from his 21 years of experience managing and reinventing Bril-an iconic, Indian, heritage brand that so many of us have grown up using and loving. Bril has touched the lives of more than 480 million consumers since 1964. The book seamlessly moves from Jayaram's personal leadership experiences and learnings of how he has kept Bril relevant to today's consumers, to decoding leadership and branding secrets of legendary brands and nimble new-age startups. The book is easy to read and gives phenomenal insights on how to build world-class consumer-products brands that connect emotionally and stick for decades in the minds of consumers. Use this book if you wish to learn how to build a great, profitable, and enduring consumer-products company in a dynamic, fast-changing world.

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Responsible Innovation: Business Opportunities and Strategies for Implementation (SpringerBriefs in Research and Innovation Governance) by Katharina Jarmai (Springer) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This Open Access book, Responsible innovation provides benefits for society, for instance more sustainable products, more engagement with consumers and less anxiety about emerging technologies. As a governance tool it is mostly driven by research funders, including the European Commission, under the term "responsible research and innovation" (RRI). To achieve uptake in private industry is a challenge. This book provides successful case studies for the implementation of responsible innovation in businesses. The importance of social innovations is emphasized as a link between benefits for society and profits for businesses, especially SMEs. For corporate industry it is shown how responsible innovation can offer a competitive advantage to adopters. The book is based on the latest insights from theory and practice and combines conceptual work with first-hand experience. It is of interest to innovation managers, entrepreneurs and academics. For academics, the book will provide a combination of analysis and discussion, and present recent learnings from first-hand interaction with entrepreneurs. For innovation managers and entrepreneurs, it will provide inspiration and better ideas about what responsible innovation can look like in practice, why others have "done it" and what the potential benefits might be. The book will thus serve the purposes of spreading the word about the responsible innovation concept among different audiences whilst making it more accessible to innovation managers and entrepreneurs.

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Leaders of the Pack: Women and the Future of Veterinary Medicine (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond) by Julie Kumble (Purdue University Press) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Veterinary medicine has undergone sweeping changes in the last few decades. Women now account for 55 percent of the active veterinarians in the field, and nearly 80 percent of veterinary students are women. However, average salaries have dropped as this shift has occurred, and even with women in the vast majority, only 25 percent of leadership roles are held by women. These trends point to gender-based inequality that veterinary medicine, a profession that tilts so heavily toward women, is struggling to address. How will the profession respond? What will this mean for our students and schools? What will it mean for our pets entrusted to veterinarian care? Who has succeeded in these situations? Who is taking action to lead change? What can we learn from them to lead the pack in our lives? Leaders of the Pack, by Julie Kumble and Dr. Donald Smith, explores key themes in leadership and highlights women in veterinary medicine whose stories embody those themes. In it, Kumble and Smith cull over three years of interviews to profile a wide variety of women as they share triumphs and challenges, lucky as well as tough breaks, and the sound advice and words that inspired them to take their careers in unanticipated directions. By sharing unique stories that illuminate different paths to leadership and reflecting on best practices through commentary and research, Leaders of the Pack will allow more female leaders to create wider pathways to the top of their profession.

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Money and Happiness (The Scientific Way): Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happy And Highly Effective Life Hacks For Financial Independence by Dr L V George (13 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

#1 BEST SELLER IN FREE KINDLE BOOKS** What is the fastest and most effective scientifically proven way to become a happier person? There is a growing body of scientific research answering those exact questions and it turns out that money has a small but significant role to play. This is not only a fascinating book full of surprises, but vital too: you will be left with practical, evidenced based techniques that will help you live a happier and more fulfilled life. In this practical and scientific based guide towards happiness and financial freedom you will learn: ?Why failure is awesome. ?Why complaining is good for you. ?What researchers have to say about the 'more money = more happiness' question. ?What academics say about 'faking' your way to success. ?And many more surprising scientifically based insights... **Best seller in categories of "Happiness", "Personal Money Management", "Self-Help" and "Budgeting".

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Free Innovation by Eric Von Hippel (The MIT Press) (88 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A leading innovation scholar explains the growing phenomenon and impact of free innovation, in which innovations developed by consumers and given away "for free." In this book, Eric von Hippel, author of the influential Democratizing Innovation, integrates new theory and research findings into the framework of a "free innovation paradigm." Free innovation, as he defines it, involves innovations developed by consumers who are self-rewarded for their efforts, and who give their designs away "for free." It is an inherently simple grassroots innovation process, unencumbered by compensated transactions and intellectual property rights. Free innovation is already widespread in national economies and is steadily increasing in both scale and scope. Today, tens of millions of consumers are collectively spending tens of billions of dollars annually on innovation development. However, because free innovations are developed during consumers' unpaid, discretionary time and are given away rather than sold, their collective impact and value have until very recently been hidden from view. This has caused researchers, governments, and firms to focus too much on the Schumpeterian idea of innovation as a producer-dominated activity. Free innovation has both advantages and drawbacks. Because free innovators are self-rewarded by such factors as personal utility, learning, and fun, they often pioneer new areas before producers see commercial potential. At the same time, because they give away their innovations, free innovators generally have very little incentive to invest in diffusing what they create, which reduces the social value of their efforts. The best solution, von Hippel and his colleagues argue, is a division of labor between free innovators and producers, enabling each to do what they do best. The result will be both increased producer profits and increased social welfare -- a gain for all.

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Fundamentals of Futures and Options by Roger G. Clarke (Research Foundation of CFA Institute) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Derivative securities and markets have experienced tremendous worldwide growth since 1970. But even so, they are not always well understood. To remedy this situation, the authors explain the link between options and futures and the underlying security or index from which they ultimately derive their value. Pricing and hedging relationships of futures contracts, option characteristics and strategies, and option pricing and hedging relationships are also addressed. To further assist the reader, the authors include exercises to reinforce the concepts as well as a glossary. The result is an updated look at options and futures that can benefit many of us.

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Shipping and Globalization in the Post-War Era: Contexts, Companies, Connections (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics) by Niels P. Petersson (Palgrave Macmillan) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

This open access book belongs to the Maritime Business and Economic History strand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series. This volume highlights the contribution of the shipping industry to the transformations in business and society of the postwar era. Shipping was both an example and an engine of globalization and structural change. In turn, the industry experienced and pioneered, mirrored and enabled key developments that led to the present-day globalized economy. Contributions address issues such as the macro-level shift of shipping's centre of gravity from Europe to Asia, the political and legal frameworks within which it developed, the strategies and performance of both successful and unsuccessful firms, and the links between the shipping industry and the wider economy and society. Without shipping and its ability to forge connections and networks of a global reach, the modern world would look very different. By bringing together scholars from various disciplinary and national backgrounds, this book advances our understanding of the linkages that bind economies and societies together.

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European Investment Bank Group Sustainability Report 2020 by European Investment Bank (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Supporting sustainable and inclusive growth is at the heart of the EIB Group's lending. The EIB Group 2020 Sustainability Report looks at the impact of our global activities and our own corporate responsibility efforts. The Sustainability report should be read in conjunction with its two annexes: the GRI and SASB disclosures.

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Manual of Ship Subsidies An Historical Summary of the Systems of All Nations by Edwin M. (Edwin Monroe) Bacon (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity by David Parrish (35 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Successful creative enterprises integrate creativity and business.T-Shirts and Suits offers an approach which brings together both creative passion and business best practice. Written in an engaging and jargon-free style, the book offers inspiration and appropriate advice for all those involved in running or setting up a creative business. Marketing, intellectual property, finance, competition, leadership- and more - are included in this guide. Examples of best practice are illustrated in eleven 'Ideas in Action' sections featuring a range of creative businesses and organisations.

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Managing Generation Z: Motivation, Engagement and Loyalty (Routledge Open Business and Economics) by Agnieszka Niemczynowicz (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Generation Z (Gen Z) is the young generation born between the mid-1990s and 2010s. They are now entering the market and starting their first jobs. Therefore, managers must shape the company workplace environment to encourage young employees to work efficiently and connect their future with the company. Only then will both managers and employees share mutual satisfaction from collaboration and aim at the common target, which should be the prosperity of the company. This book presents research results and techniques for analysing the working expectations and needs of Gen Z. The analyses were made in various countries in Europe: The Czech Republic, Latvia, Poland, and Portugal. The book contains chapters that present the analysis results and technical chapters that outline modern methods of analysis of management data, including tutorial chapters on machine learning, which currently makes a strong appearance in research in various disciplines. This volume will be of interest to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of management studies, research methods, and human resource management. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

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Universities, Stakeholders and Social Mission: Building Cooperation Through Action Research (Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and ... by Ewa Bogacz-Wojtanowska (Routledge) (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Today's universities are confronted with questions about the increasing scale of corporatisation and commercialisation, as well as their decreasing activity in the field of the social mission, i.e., engagement in the real problems of ordinary people, local communities and society at large. As a remedy for this problem, this book proposes using action research as a means of shaping collaboration between universities and their stakeholders, taking into account related benefits, opportunities and challenges. In this context, we understand action research somewhat more broadly, as universities' conducting useful research that becomes a domain of their social mission. The core message of this volume is the development of a cooperation process in which the university leaves its "ivory tower," builds relationships with its stakeholders and, as a result, engages more effectively in social life. In this book, readers will find an original perspective on action research, the application of which enables mutual benefits for universities and their stakeholders. It presents the authors' original model of cooperation based on the AR approach and concrete examples of successful cooperation between universities and their stakeholders. Step by step, it illustrates how to initiate cooperation, conduct useful scientific research and together with stakeholders bring about changes in social life. This book will be of value to university managers, academics, students of social, management and economic sciences, as well as managers and specialists employed in organisations from various sectors that may be interested in cooperation with universities. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

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UN Human Rights Institutions and the Environment: Synergies, Challenges, Trajectories (Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies) by Sumudu Atapattu (Routledge) (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book presents an in-depth analysis of how UN human rights institutions and mechanisms have addressed environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate change. Despite the increasing involvement of UN human rights bodies in addressing environmental degradation and climate change, a systematic review of the convergence between human rights and the environment in these bodies has not been carried out. Filing this lacuna, this book surveys the resolutions, general comments, concluding observations, decisions on individual communications and press releases. It identifies principles that have emerged, explores the ways in which human rights charter-based and treaty-based institutions are interpreting environmental principles and examines how they contribute to the emerging field of human rights and the environment. Given the disproportionate effect that polluting activities have on marginalized and vulnerable groups, Atapattu also discusses how these human rights mechanisms have addressed the impact on women, children, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and racial minorities. Written by a world-renowned expert on human rights and the environment, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars researching and teaching in this important field of study.

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The Settlement of Wage Disputes by Herbert Feis (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

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Towards a Sustainable Future - Life Cycle Management: Challenges and Prospects by Zbigniew Stanislaw Klos (Springer) (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

This open access book includes a selection of contributions from the Life Cycle Management 2019 Conference (LCM) held in Pozna?, Poland, and presents different examples of scientific and practical contributions, showing an incorporation of life cycle approach into the decision processes on strategic and operational level. Special attention is drawn to applications of LCM to target, organize, analyze and manage product-related information and activities towards continuous improvement, along the different products life cycle. The selection of case studies presents LCM as a business management approach that can be used by all types of businesses and organizations in order to improve their sustainability performance. This book provides a cross-sectoral, current picture of LCM issues. The structure of the book is based on five-theme lines. The themes represent different objects that are focused on sustainability and LCM practices mainly related to: products, technologies, organizations, markets and policy issues as well as methodological solutions. The book brings together presentations from the world of science and the world of enterprises as well as institutions supporting economic development.

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How To Reach Influencers: To Promote Your Self-Published Book (Book Marketing With a Bang!) by The Book Marketer (40 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Ready to sell more books? Reach out to influencers and get that exposure you need! Influencers are an excellent way to get a lot of exposure for your book. There are many ways for authors to reach out to influential people and get their books promoted. This book will show the tops and tricks to reach the people who have a lot of clout in the world of online book promotion. Using social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram or Tik Tok can get your books seen by an audience of hungry readers. We look at the most effective influencer networking sites available and bring you a comprehensive list of the best book influencers for Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok. Buy the book, find an influencer and send them a proposal today! Influencer marketing can be an extremely lucrative way to sell books for indie authors. Especially If you find a targeted #booktoker or #bookstagrammer for your launch or promotion. Finding the right niche of people interested in your book can make all the difference. Since 2004, NPD Bookscan has been tracking U.S. book sales and estimates that in 2021 the American market sold 825 million books. It's the most prolific year yet. Bookscan attribute this, in part, to the collective influence of #booktokers, the TikTok book influencers passionately posting about their favourite books. At the time of writing this book, the hashtag #booktok had been tagged on 35.8 million videos. The #booktok hashtag has become so influential it is now monitored by both physical and online book retailers for what books that they should be merchandising.

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Co-Creation for Sustainability: The UN SDGs and the Power of Local Partnerships by Christopher Ansell (Emerald Publishing Limited) (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set an ambitious agenda for global problem-solving and create a framework to achieve it through the power of partnerships. Goal 17 points to the central importance of partnerships, networks, and multi-stakeholder collaborations for bringing together a broad range of actors to accomplish the first 16 goals. Only through such partnerships can the distributed knowledge, resources and capacity of government agencies, private enterprises, political activists, local communities, and international NGOs be effectively combined to produce the major breakthroughs in sustainability that the SDGs envision. Co-Creation for Sustainability sets out a strategy of partnership, with an emphasis on how global goals can be translated into local action. Co-creation brings multiple parties together -- including citizens -- to collaboratively engage in innovative problem-solving. The book explains this strategy and describes how to foster the conditions necessary for its success. It details how leaders can spur co-creation and manage and overcome its practical challenges. Written to inspire public and private changemakers to find fundamental solutions to the pressing challenges that confront our social and natural environment, Co-creation for Sustainability: The UN SDGs and the Power of Partnerships provides intellectual resources and practical advice relevant for those who aspire to harness the talents, energy and perspectives of different sectors to build the momentum we need to realize a sustainable future.

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Gender, Food and COVID-19: Global Stories of Harm and Hope (Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability) by Paige Castellanos (Routledge) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This book documents how COVID-19 impacts gender, agriculture, and food systems across the globe with on-the-ground accounts and personal reflections from scholars, practitioners, and community members. During the coronavirus pandemic with many people under lockdown, continual agricultural production and access to food remain essential. Women provide much of the formal and informal work in agriculture and food production, distribution, and preparation often under precarious conditions. A cadre of scholars and practitioners from across the globe provide their timely observations on these issues as well as more personal reflections on its impact on their lives and work. Four major themes emerge from these accounts and are interwoven throughout: the pervasiveness of food insecurity, the ubiquity of women's care work, food justice, and policies and research that can that can result in a resilience that reimagines the future for greater gender and intersectional equality. We identify what lessons we can learn from this global pandemic about research and practices related to gender, food, and agricultural systems to strive for more equitable arrangements. This book will be of great interest to students, scholars and practitioners working on gender and food and agriculture during this global pandemic and beyond. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

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Masterpieces of Swiss Entrepreneurship: Swiss SMEs Competing in Global Markets by Jean-Pierre Jeannet (Springer) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This open access book focuses on Switzerland-based medium-sized companies with a longstanding export tradition and a proven dominance in global niche markets. Based upon in-depth documentation and analysis of 36 Swiss companies over their entire history, an expert team of authors presents several parallels in the pathways and success factors which allowed these firms to become dominant and operate from a high-cost location such as Switzerland. The book enhances these insights by providing detailed company profiles documenting the company history, development, and how their relevant global niche positions were reached. Readers will benefit from these profiles as they compile a diverse selection of industries, mainly active within the B2B sector, with mostly mature companies (60 years to older than 100 years since founding) and different types of ownership structures including family firms. 'Masterpieces of Swiss Entrepreneurship' brings unique learning opportunities to owners and leaders of SMEs in Switzerland and elsewhere. Findings are based on detailed bottom-up research of 36 companies -- without any preconceived notions. The book is both conceptual and practical. It fosters understanding for different choices in development pathways and management practices. Matti Alahuhta, Chairman DevCo Partners, ex-CEO Kone, Board member of several global listed companies, Helsinki, Finland Start-up entrepreneurs need proven models from industry which demonstrate the various paths to success. "Masterpieces of Swiss Entrepreneurship" provides deep insights highlighting these models and the important trade-offs entrepreneurial teams must consider when choosing the path of high growth or of maximum control, as they are often mutually exclusive. Gina Domanig, Managing Partner, Emerald Technology Ventures, Zurich

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Advanced Digital Auditing: Theory and Practice of Auditing Complex Information Systems and Technologies (Progress in IS) by Egon Berghout (Springer) (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This open access book discusses the most modern approach to auditing complex digital systems and technologies. It combines proven auditing approaches, advanced programming techniques and complex application areas, and covers the latest findings on theory and practice in this rapidly developing field. Especially for those who want to learn more about novel approaches to testing complex information systems and related technologies, such as blockchain and self-learning systems, the book will be a valuable resource. It is aimed at students and practitioners who are interested in contemporary technology and managerial implications.

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Inspirational Investing (2023 edition): What matters in the world of investing – by women, for women by Amanda Taylor (5 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

When it comes to investing, the most important message for women is to start. Inspirational Investing is an empowering read that enables you to reflect on your own finances and plan ahead for those moments that matter. Many women doubt their own investing ability, but this book shows you why it is critical to plan for a better future, with inspiration from leading industry experts. Learn from some of the most successful women in finance as they share practical advice, combined with real-life journeys from people who have achieved investment success. Packed with insight and inspiration, this book features the true stories of women who have invested their way to financial freedom. In this edition, learn why and how to plan for a better future using pensions, investment trusts, cryptocurrency, ESG investing, alternative investments and much more. Amanda Taylor interviews leading women from the world of investment and asks: What is the impact of rising living costs? When is the best time for women to start investing? How can your health affect your money? How can you make sure your money is being invested in alignment with your values? What psychological biases affect how well you invest? Featuring: Alexandra Bause, Co-Founder, Apollo Health Ventures Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director, The Association of Investment Companies Becky O'Connor, Co-Founder, Good with Money Blair DuQuesnay, Lead Advisor - Preserve, Ritholtz Wealth Management Charelle Griffith, Marketing and Business Strategist, CharelleGriffith.com Claire Dwyer, Head of Investment Companies, Fidelity Dame Mariot Leslie, SAINTS Danni Hewson, Finance Analyst and Broadcaster, AJ Bell Dr Nikki Ramskill, The Female Money Doctor Emilie Bellet, Founder and CEO, VestPod Jillian Godsil, Co-Founder and Editor-in-chief, blockleaders.io Julie Flynn, Independent financial planner and certified financial coach Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Editor, The Money Edit Lazetta Rainey Braxton, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, 2050 ...

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Super Human: How to Unlock the Amazing Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Richard Hargreaves (118 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Are you ready to tap into the hidden wellspring of power that lies within you? "SUPER HUMAN: How To Unlock The Amazing Power Of Your Subconscious" is your guide to unlocking the untapped potential of your mind and unleashing extraordinary transformations in your life. Drawing on the profound teachings of luminaries like Christian D Larson, Neville Goddard, and Joseph Murphy, as well as the author's own personal experiences and in-depth studies, this book is a blueprint for manifesting your desires, achieving your goals, and experiencing a life of boundless possibilities. Discover the Secrets Within: Have you ever marveled at the simplicity that underlies true mastery? This book will show you how elegant simplicity is the key to unlocking the latent power within you. The techniques shared in this book may appear deceptively simple, but they are rooted in the very fabric of reality and the workings of the subconscious mind. A Journey Through Proven Techniques: Embark on a journey through the timeless techniques that have guided countless individuals towards success and fulfillment. From the controlled waking dream technique to using short, powerful phrases that embody your desires, you'll learn how to harness the power of your subconscious mind to shape your reality. Unlock Your Full Potential: In a world often filled with complex strategies and self-help techniques, "SUPER HUMAN" stands out for its emphasis on simplicity and ease of action. Don't equate simplicity with ineffectiveness -- embrace it as a strength. The techniques revealed in this book are your keys to igniting your inner power and shaping the reality you desire. The Time Is Now: Whether you're new to the realm of mind power or seeking to deepen your understanding, this book is a comprehensive guide to transforming your life. The teachings within these pages are a synthesis of timeless wisdom and modern insights, and they're waiting to unlock the extraordinary potential within you. "SUPER ...

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The Future of Financial Systems in the Digital Age: Perspectives from Europe and Japan (Perspectives in Law, Business and Innovation) by Markus Heckel (Springer) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access. The increasing capacity of digital networks and computing power, together with the resulting connectivity and availability of "big data", are impacting financial systems worldwide with rapidly advancing deep-learning algorithms and distributed ledger technologies. They transform the structure and performance of financial markets, the service proposition of financial products, the organization of payment systems, the business models of banks, insurance companies and other financial service providers, as well as the design of money supply regimes and central banking. This book, The Future of Financial Systems in the Digital Age: Perspectives from Europe and Japan,brings together leading scholars, policymakers, and regulators from Japan and Europe, all with a profound and long professional background in the field of finance, to analyze the digital transformation of the financial system. The authors analyze the impact of digitalization on the financial system from different perspectives such as transaction costs and with regard to specific topics like the potential of digital and blockchain-based currency systems, the role of algorithmic trading, obstacles in the use of cashless payments, the challenges of regulatory oversight, and the transformation of banking business models. The collection of chapters offers insights from Japanese and European discourses, approaches, and experiences on a topic otherwise dominated by studies about developments in the USA and China.

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Just Invest and Become Insanely Wealthy! : Intuitive Investing Across Asset Classes by Jayaram Rajaram (105 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Just Invest and become Insanely Wealthy! is a book for action takers. The content inside is gold standard for those who seek to learn investing in various asset classes through intuitive, common-sensical ways. This book is as much for people who hate numbers and complexity as it is for the finance geeks, as it gives a fresh perspective on visual, systematic and intuitive investing across asset classes. Whether you like equity, real estate, gold, debt, angel investing or crowd financing, this book will teach you how you can win across asset classes. No matter how many investment books you have read, this is a must read.

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The Future of Investment Management by Ronald Kahn (15 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Investment management is in flux, arguably more than it has been in a long time. Active management is under pressure, with investors switching from active to index funds. New "smart beta" products offer low-cost exposures to many active ideas. Exchange-traded funds are proliferating. Markets and regulations have changed significantly over the past 10-20 years, and data and technology -- which are increasingly important for investment management -- are evolving even more rapidly. In the midst of this change, what can we say about the future of investment management? What ideas will influence its evolution? What types of products will flourish over the next 5-10 years? I use a long perspective to address these questions and analyze the modern intellectual history of investment management -- the set of ideas that have influenced investment management up to now. One central theme that emerges is that investment management is becoming increasingly systematic. Our understanding of risk has evolved from a general aversion to losing money to a precisely defined statistic we can measure and forecast. Our understanding of expected returns has evolved as the necessary data have become more available, as our understanding of fundamental value has developed, and as we have come to understand the connection between return and risk and the relevance of human behavior to both. Data and technology have advanced in parallel to facilitate implementing better approaches. With an understanding of the ideas underlying investment management today, including several insights into active management, I discuss the many trends currently roiling the field. These trends, applied to the current state of investment management, suggest that investment management will evolve into three distinct branches -- indexing, smart beta/factor investing, and pure alpha investing. Each branch will offer two styles of products: those that focus exclusively on returns and those that include goals beyond ...

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Governing Social Protection in the Long Term: Social Policy and Employment Relations in Australia and New Zealand (Global Dynamics of Social Policy) by Gaby Ramia (Palgrave Macmillan) (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

This open access book examines the comparative evolution of social protection in Australia and New Zealand from 1890 to the present day, focusing on the relationship between employment relations and social policy. Utilising longstanding and more recent developments in historical institutionalist methodology, Ramia investigates the relationship between these two policy domains in the context of social protection theory. He argues that treating employment relations as dynamic, and as inextricably intertwined with changes in the welfare state over time, allows for more accurate portrayal of similarity and difference in social protection. The book will be of most interest to researchers, advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in social policy, employment relations, public policy, social and political history, and comparative politics.

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Cryptopolitics: Exposure, Concealment, and Digital Media (Anthropology of Media Book 12) by Victoria Bernal (Berghahn Books) Price verified one minute ago

Hidden information, double meanings, double-crossing, and the constant processes of encoding and decoding messages have always been important techniques in negotiating social and political power dynamics. Yet these tools, "cryptopolitics," are transformed when used within digital media. Focusing on African societies, Cryptopolitics brings together empirically grounded studies of digital media toconsider public culture, sociality, and power in all its forms, illustrating the analytical potential of cryptopolitics to elucidate intimate relationships, political protest, and economic strategies in the digital age.

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Spationomy: Spatial Exploration of Economic Data and Methods of Interdisciplinary Analytics by Vít Pászto (Springer) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

This open access book is based on "Spationomy - Spatial Exploration of Economic Data", an interdisciplinary and international project in the frame of ERASMUS+ funded by the European Union. The project aims to exchange interdisciplinary knowledge in the fields of economics and geomatics. For the newly introduced courses, interdisciplinary learning materials have been developed by a team of lecturers from four different universities in three countries. In a first study block, students were taught methods from the two main research fields. Afterwards, the knowledge gained had to be applied in a project. For this international project, teams were formed, consisting of one student from each university participating in the project. The achieved results were presented in a summer school a few months later. At this event, more methodological knowledge was imparted to prepare students for a final simulation game about spatial and economic decision making. In a broader sense, the chapters will present the methodological background of the project, give case studies and show how visualisation and the simulation game works.

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The Crypto Handbook: The ultimate guide to understanding and investing in digital assets, Web3, the metaverse and more. by Sam Volkering (Harriman House) (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Turbulence in crypto markets has left investors and potential investors terrified about the future of digital assets and decentralised finance. Valuations have collapsed, exchanges bankrupted, and billions of dollars washed away. But is it really a crisis? Or is the immense promise and potential of this dynamic new asset class stronger than it's ever been? This isn't the first crypto boom and bust (likely not the last), and with every cycle exciting, emerging innovative opportunities rise to the surface and provide untapped potential for the informed investor. Investment and crypto expert Sam Volkering delves into the turmoil and unlocks the realities and potential of the still-emerging crypto opportunity. The Crypto Handbook is a must-have guide to the fundamentals of crypto and digital assets, covering topics such as exchanges, blockchain, NFTs, Web3, the metaverse and much more. Learn how to construct a robust crypto portfolio, how to secure and protect your crypto assets, how to put your crypto to work using decentralised finance, and how to spot and avoid threats and scams. This indispensable book reveals the latest thinking on the present and future of crypto, from some of the sector's leaders and innovators. Featuring interviews with: Luc Froehlich and Ben Brophy, Fidelity James Putra, TradeStation Dr. Jemma Green, Powerledger Hector McNeil, HANetf Lawrence Wintermeyer, GBBC Digital Finance By demystifying the complexities and confusion rife in the mainstream, The Crypto Handbook is a must-read for crypto newcomers and experienced investors alike. Readers will deepen their understanding to questions such as: What separates Bitcoin from the other 'altcoins' on the market? Can and should we trust crypto exchanges? What role do stablecoins play in the future of global finance? Is there any substance to the metaverse? What is blockchain, and how does it work? Are NFTs dead, or is another NFT boom around the corner? Is Web3 the future of the ...

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UnSelling: Sell Less ... To Win More by Peter Bourke (301 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The more you sell, the less the client trusts you to tell them the truth. The more you sell, the less inclined the client is to listen. The more you sell, the more you tend to look (and act) like a hammer looking for a nail - where any nail will do. In reality, the more you sell, the less you win. This is entirely counter-intuitive to the average sales person, mostly because we are taught from the first day of sales training that the key to success is great sales techniques. You can find thousands of books on the art and science of selling - techniques, tricks, even scripts to "sell" the prospect. Our corporate sales training classes always insisted that sales is about understanding the prospect's needs and then articulating your solution so that the prospect was compelled to choose your obviously-superior solution - right? Not so fast! The problem: most prospects don't want to be sold. This book on UnSelling is designed to shift the buyer-seller relationship from subservient (they say, "Jump," we say, "How high?") to collaborative and does so by having the seller resist the temptation to "sell" (or tell). UnSelling is focused on the more consultative approach of understanding the problem the client is intent on solving. The better we understand the client's problem, the less we have to sell (if at all). This eBook will outline an approach to control and win the most complex deals that includes: ? Qualifying new clients that requires no "selling" - period! ? Understanding how to create a collaborative relationship with the prospect so that your sales teams can understand the truth from the client - not what they want you to believe ? Contrasting the difference between traditional selling and this unique approach to UnSelling ? And understanding what to say and how to say it Your sales people and leaders will never "sell" the same way again - and will win more as a result.

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Modern Cryptography Volume 2: A Classical Introduction to Informational and Mathematical Principle (Financial Mathematics and Fintech) by Zhiyong Zheng (Springer) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This open access book covers the most cutting-edge and hot research topics and fields of post-quantum cryptography. The main purpose of this book is to focus on the computational complexity theory of lattice ciphers, especially the reduction principle of Ajtai, in order to fill the gap that post-quantum ciphers focus on the implementation of encryption and decryption algorithms, but the theoretical proof is insufficient. In Chapter 3, Chapter 4 and Chapter 6, author introduces the theory and technology of LWE distribution, LWE cipher and homomorphic encryption in detail. When using random analysis tools, there is a problem of "ambiguity" in both definition and algorithm. The greatest feature of this book is to use probability distribution to carry out rigorous mathematical definition and mathematical demonstration for various unclear or imprecise expressions, so as to make it a rigorous theoretical system for classroom teaching and dissemination. Chapters 5 and 7 further expand and improve the theory of cyclic lattice, ideal lattice and generalized NTRU cryptography. This book is used as a professional book for graduate students majoring in mathematics and cryptography, as well as a reference book for scientific and technological personnel engaged in cryptography research.

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Agricultural Value Chains in India: Ensuring Competitiveness, Inclusiveness, Sustainability, Scalability, and Improved Finance (India Studies in ... by Ashok Gulati (Springer) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This open access book provides a clear holistic conceptual framework of CISS-F (competitiveness, inclusiveness, sustainability, scalability and access to finance) to analyse the efficiency of value chains of high value agricultural commodities in India. It is based on the understanding that agriculture is an integrated system that connects farming with logistics, processing and marketing. Farmer's welfare being central to any agricultural policy makes it very pertinent to study how a value chain works and can be strengthened further to realize this policy goal. This book adds value to the existing research by studying the value chains end-to-end across a wide spectrum of agricultural commodities with the holistic lens of CISS-F. It is not enough that a value chain is competitive but not inclusive or it is competitive and inclusive but not sustainable. The issue of scalability is very critical to achieve macro gains in terms of greater farmer outreach and sectoral growth. The research undertaken here brings out some very useful insights for policymaking in terms of what needs to be done better to steer the agricultural value chains towards being more competitive, inclusive, sustainable and scalable. The value chain specific research findings help draw very nuanced policy recommendations as well as present a big picture of the future direction of policy making in agriculture.

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European Investment Bank Activity Report 2021: The innovation response by European Investment Bank (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Our flagship report illustrates how the European Investment Bank Group confronted two great threats in 2021, the climate crisis and the coronavirus pandemic, even as the challenges posed by development grew more urgent. The EU bank tackled these hazards by thinking hard and moving fast -- in new directions. The Activity Report report highlights our emergency response to COVID-19 through the unique European Guarantee Fund, as well as our support for healthcare companies working on cures and therapies for the disease. It illustrates the dimensions of our backing for companies that are forging new frontiers of climate action -- sometimes right into outer space. It demonstrates our commitment to a better future for all Europeans in our cohesion investment and for all global citizens through our development work. Built around 25 articles about the work of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund in COVID-19 response, climate action, cohesion and development, the Activity Report highlights our contribution to a healthy, green and inclusive world. Figures are expected outcomes of financed new operations signed in 2020 for the first time based on available data at this stage. All figures are unaudited and provisional.

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