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The Florida land boom was an outgrowth of the industrialization of America, the onset of World War I, and the special natural environment of the state. A place for forts and ports since the days of the Spanish Empire, the presence of military aviation in Florida served to bring attention to the state.

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In a provocative new interpretation of a transforming era, 1850-1920, Klein integrates social, economic, and business history and stresses the driving role of technology in creating a complex society of many cultures. As increasing organization made life more fragmented and al...

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An analysis of the variables that can make or break marketers in the food industry, and a useful lesson on how to distinguish one from another.

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Before blogs and tweeting and websites, food mavens looked to magazines and newspapers for information on food and recipes. This book traces the history of the newspaper food section and celebrates the women who were pioneer journalists, reporting and writing on the food issues and concerns of the day.

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The emergence of New Growth Theory has directed attention to an old problem: what are the forces of economic growth and how can public policy enhance them This book examines the forces of growth - including spillover effects and externalities, education and formation of human capital, and knowledge creation through deliberate research efforts.

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Based on research in Polish and German archives, this book documents the major developments within the labor movement in the Ruhr, including the mass strikes of 1889, 1905 and 1912 and the so-called 'Polish Revolt' of 1899. The author argues that Polish militancy exceeded that of native miners.

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Australia's long-unresolved forest conflict has been the make-or-break factor in federal elections, with both parties often arguing that the four-decade-old forest conflict has no practical solution. This work proposes a forest policy for Australia, calling on individuals in the power sector to commit themselves to breaking down the obstructions.

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The book outlines the common challenges that every CEO will face during their tenure and when to expect them.

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In this book, the author discusses four paradigms and shows how they view and explain any economics phenomenon differently, and therefore, together they provide a broader and deeper understanding of the economic phenomenon under consideration.

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Focusing on three periods of economic stress, this book argues that despite convincing evidence that the Fed contributed to these crises, it has consistently emerged more powerful and influential. It tells the story of the Fed as a classic American epic: turning adversity into opportunity, responding to threat by innovating and adapting.

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This book recounts the history of journalism in Ireland from the 1880s to today, using previously un-consulted records to explore how changing practices in the field have affected the country's social and cultural development -- .

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This book recounts the history of journalism in Ireland from the 1880s to today, using previously un-consulted records to explore how changing practices in the field have affected the country's social and cultural development -- .

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In 2006 the US was running out of energy. Then came the Frackers. They solved America's dependence on imported energy and reshuffled international power. This book follows the men who spearheaded one of the greatest energy revolutions in history, and explores just how dangerous fracking really is.

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The Free Market and the Human Condition explores the human condition as situated in the free market from a variety of academic disciplines. By relying upon contributors who approach the topic from their respective disciplines, the book provides an accumulated picture of the free market, the human condition, and the relationship between them.

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Rejects the conventional view that capitalism benefits society through price competition - that is, products and services become less costly as firms vie for consumers. While giving price competition due credit, this book stresses that large firms use innovation as a prime competitive weapon.

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This elaboration of the writings and statements of Milton Friedman is intended to create an economic system that moves the subject along theory-, fact-, and policy-oriented lines. In addition, some of the author's experiences dating back to the 1950s are used to reconstruct theory and bring in some topics Friedman did not consider.

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New York Times-bestselling author and social media entrepreneur Joel Comm reveals the secret to finding success in business: the pursuit of pleasure.

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Their views provide an unusual survey of current thinking in the domains of banking and finance, and an important source of current information, background, and foresights for banking and finance practitioners, students, and academics.

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As the new century progresses, it will undoubtedly be characterized by more paradigm shifts than we can imagine. This work explains how and why these paradigm shifts may occur and describes the likely impact on the way corporations conduct themselves, both internally and externally.

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The Future of Domestic Capital Markets in Developing Countries addresses the challenges that countries face as they develop and strengthen capital markets.

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Africa: Envisioning Tomorrow explores the major socio-economic trends that will define the face of the sub-Saharan continent in the next three decades. It mainly focuses on the need to massively create jobs due to unseen demographic growth. The book combines economic analysis with stories of own investment experiences on the ground.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-sponsored enterprises that played a prominent role in the financial crisis of 2008, and the federal government have come to a crossroads.