Multinational corporations often exploit natural resources or locate factories in poor countries far from the demand for the products and profits that result. Developed countries also routinely dump h
When morally corrupt brothers of a decaying Catholic school claim that a miracle took place on a statuette of their founder, they fight to keep the truth hidden as the school profits from the incident
A collection of easy-to-use lessons that focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing and use of conventions in writing. Each lesson follows a predictable pattern: a teacher-modeled lesson on da
Hampton (business, St. Peter's College) offers a reference for financial managers and business leaders to risk evaluation in the areas of financial statements, profits, capital investments, the value
Record prices and substantial profits have been and still are being achieved on the art market. Yet anyone who wants to get involved needs to be informed: what distinguishes the English type of auctio
Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable--until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he's ever se
With its deep roots and global scope, the capitalist system seems universal and timeless. The framework for our lives, it is a source of constant change, sometimes measured and predictable, sometimes
Business scholars, environmental scientists, and engineers from both sides of the interface suggest how the financial sector can continue to increase profits without depleting finite resources or dama
"An actionable framework for leveraging technology to create business value, generate revenue, increase profits and improve customer relationships Describing in rich detail the actual processes, frame
Shelby Nichols is an average woman who is married to the only guy she ever fell for. Her life is organized and predictable, revolving around her husband and two children. All that changes the day she
The design of mechanical structures with predictable and improved durability cannot be achieved without a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of fatigue damage and more specifically the relation
The design of mechanical structures with predictable and improved durability cannot be achieved without a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of fatigue damage and more specifically the relations
Learn how to make pricing decisions that will maximize a firm's profits by creating and capturing customers with PRICING STRATEGY: SETTING PRICE LEVELS, MANAGING PRICE DISCOUNTS AND ESTABLISHING PRIC
Pricing is about deciding your market position whereas revenue management is the strategic and tactical decisions firms take in order to optimize revenues and profits. This book offers insights into r
"Plants, so predictable, stay where they are. And yet, like all living things, they also move: they grow, adapt, shed leaves and bark, spread roots and branches, snare pollinators, and reward cultivat
Chapter 1: Taking Risks and Making Profits within the Dynamic Business EnvironmentChapter 2: Understanding How Economics Affects BusinessChapter 3: Doing Business in Global MarketsChapter 4: Demanding
Every literary age presents scholars with both predictable and unique research challenges. This series fills a gap in the field of reference literature by featuring research strategies and by recommen
Given that the greatest risk factor on any project is manpower costs, problems resulting in delays, rework, or overtime will lower profits through increased labor costs. Most of these process-generate
Accounting for over 60 percent of equity trading volume and generating huge profits for a number of firms, high-frequency trading is one of the most talked about topics in the world of finance. Given
Baumann, who directs a translation company that works with corporations, non-profits, and government organizations, draws on her marketing experience and the ideas of library personnel to offer a guid
Lawrence and Holo are on the run, desperate to save both their profits and their lives! With enforcers from a rival company in pursuit, though, Holo may need to resort to extreme measures to safegu
"In recent years the airline industry has experienced severe volatility in earnings, with airlines recording periods of substantial profits that are closely followed by periods of financial distress.
R. Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin (1823-1900), Chassidic master of Torah, taught that spiritual growth follows a predictable sequence of stages.""Stages of Spiritual Growth"" explores R. Tzadok’s system. It
The third in the latest film version of C.S. Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, will be released in December 2010. In a crowded market of predictable tie-ins,
The presented work combines two areas of research: cooperative game theory and lot size optimization. One of the most essential problems in cooperations is to allocate cooperative profits or costs amo
A look at lessons of the past that could help secure profits in an uncertain economic future In this era of unprecedented economic disruption, author Dan Shaffer warns investors and traders to be sk
At a time of intense competition, low barrier to entry, and lightning-quick brand recognition, leading non-profits are building more value-rich branding programs. They are proactively creating busine
To be effective, leadership must be humble and strong. The leadership we often see in churches and not-for-profits, as well as in corporations, can be neither. The purpose of this book is to analyze t
Introducing the enterprise excellence model, Kumar (extension engineer, North Carolina State U.) explains approaches by which managers can increase company profits. They are enterprise vision, strateg
As Predictable Career Paths Have become extinct In most organizations, managers aspiring to the C-suite are often left to their own devices to determine how to advance their careers. Even in companie
How to implement social technology in business, spur collaborative innovation and drive winning programs to improve products, services, and long-term profits and growth.The road to social media market
Wide Coverage: The book covers the major areas of Hong Kong taxation—Property Tax, Salaries Tax, Profits Tax, Personal Assessment, Stamp Duty—and includes a chapter which examines international tax is
The distribution of profits between corporations resident in different jurisdictions gives rise to significant tax planning opportunities for multinational enterprises. As cross-border transactions
Vanilla is a legacy of Mexico and, like chocolate, it is a major global delicacy representing almost a half-billion Euros in profits each year. Written under the editorial guidance of renowned field
A cutting-edge guide to turning technical analysis into trading success, Chart Your Way to Profits, Second Edition shows you how to use the powerful technology available online in conjunction with tec
The design of mechanical structures with improved and predictable durability cannot be achieved without a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of fatigue damage and more specifically the relation
There are so many books out there-boring, predictable books-about a charming, good-looking protagonist; a dashing hero facing impossible odds who saves the day after a giant, vapid climax. Good guys o
On January 1, 1967, a contract between "Colonel" Tom Parker and his sole client, Elvis Presley, gave Parker a 50 percent cut of profits that Presley generated. It was a shameless grab for a bigger pi
Give beginning readers a boost with these whimsical, easy-to-read plays based on classic folk and fairy tales! The plays feature rhyme, repetition, and predictable language to help children build voca
Earn Loads of Profits! Looking for an easy-to-start business that can turn a profit in a very short time? As a freight broker, you can make good money, right from your home, matching carriers with sh
