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Most of the schools built in the United States, as well as many public facilities, must be financed by borrowing in the capital markets. Until recently, when strongly competing capital demands have interfered, the privilege of tax exemption has made state and local government borrowing relatively easy. Dr. Robinson has made an extensive study of th

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A qualified expert provides leaders in government and business a much-needed primer for accomplishing their most vital task: transforming a purpose into policy through the appropriate acquisition and use of power.

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This final work by a world-renowned economist will take its place among the classics of political economy

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For six hundred years, the nations of Europe and North America have periodically attempted to coerce, invade, or conquer other societies. They have relied on their superior technology to do so, yet these technologies have not always guaranteed success. This title examines Western imperialism's complex relationship with technology.

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Can catastrophic climate change in the 21st century be averted without strangling the world economy and global aspirations for improved living standards, which depend on the prominence of fossil fuels in this century This book suggests that catastrophic climate change in this century can be averted without compromising the world economy.

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Power to the People examines the varied but interconnected relationships between energy consumption and economic development in Europe over the last five centuries. It describes how the traditional energy economy of medieval and early modern Europe was marked by stable or falling per capita energy consumption, and how the First Industrial Revolutio

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From the bestselling team responsible for "Smart Moves" and "Smarter Moves for People in Charge" comes a toolbox of tested techniques, tips, and tactical advice which shows managers dozens of ways to improve their workdays with minimal costs.

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Russia is the world's foremost energy superpower, rivalling Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer and accounting for a quarter of the world's exports of natural gas and for half of the world's probable oil reserves. This title explains how Russia is using it's energy companies as weapons against neighbouring states.

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Argues that the changing world of work cannot be divorced from several overlapping power dynamics that have resonance to wider societal debates: issues of labour market inclusion and exclusion or marginalisation, profit and wealth distribution, political influence and employment regulation, union representation and community solidarity and agency.

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Say goodbye to rage-inducing customer interactions. With more than seven hundred phrases and scripts to choose from, this indispensable reference explains how to diffuse even the most difficult situations--and ensure everyone leaves happy.

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One of the top private developers in the U.S. shares his billionaire secrets to empower both small and seasoned investors.

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PR Power offers advice on how to get the most from your PR consultancy or in-house team and what to do if you're running the PR yourself, with:
* practical hints and tips
* toolkit exercises
* case studies from real businesses
* priceless advice from leading experts in PR

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Down to earth, readable, and meticulously explained throughout, the book is not only an important tool in practical problem solving situations, but it also provides valuable methods and guidance for upper level students and their instructors.

Among the book's important contributions is its chapter on portfolio optimization.

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This book is written for professionals and executives in companies that already have international operations or intend to develop them. Michael Gendron addresses every aspect of developing and sustaining an international corporate business operation, from the initial planning stages through the actual day-to-day management issues involved.

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At least partially because one of the most important financial theories, the theory of efficient markets, makes practical valuation analysis virtually useless by assuming the intrinsic value of any asset is determined by its market price, the subject of practical valuation has been largely neglected in academic research.

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This workbook describes the principles and techniques of marketing. Part 1 discusses the principles and components of marketing, audits, research, targeting forecasting and communications. Part 2 provides a planning manual which guides the user through the production of a marketing plan.

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