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Although there are a growing number of books on professions and professionalism, they are either thematically specialized, or limited to specific sectors. In this book, prominent international scholar
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Originally published in 1955. This book, written by two men with experience of teaching management under both British and American conditions, examines various tried and tested techniques of managemen
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Now in its fifth edition, Academic Writing helps international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated, it is designe
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