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Once the social and commercial core of the rural community, the village shop has become as much the victim of the accelerating pace of social and economic change as the parish school and pub, and has now almost entirely disappeared from everyday life. This book charts the development and history of the village shop and it's slow demise.

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In The Violent Person @ Work, Laurence Barton, the worlds leading threat assessor, outlines how to prevent, manage, and mitigate persons who may pose a threat to an organizations people and other assets. theviolentperson.com

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The Visionary Realism of German Economics forms a collection of Erik S. Reinerts essays bringing the more realistic German economic tradition into focus as an alternative to Anglo-Saxon neoclassical mainstream economics.

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Takes us into the heart of the biggest company on earth, ever, to show how the 'Wal-Mart effect' shapes lives everywhere, whether for cleaners in America, bicycle-makers in China or salmon farmers in Chile. The author asks: how did a shop manage to do all this And what will the ultimate cost of low prices be

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How does Wall Street, that great bastion of American Capitalism, really work This book offers the multifaceted answer to that question. Tracing the dealings of a fictional company from inception to maturity, it provides the reader with practical insights on Wall Street and its functions and operations.

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Explains the U.S. growth slowdown as a natural consequence of economic maturity.

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An expert on East European politics and economics analyzes and evaluates Western policies toward the new East European democracies as they struggle to build stable political orders and functioning market economies.

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An expert on East European politics and economics analyzes and evaluates Western policies toward the new East European democracies as they struggle to build stable political orders and functioning market economies.

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Ferdinand Eberstadt, the man whose war production strategy was credited with shortening World War II by one full year, was America's financier extraordinaire.

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Why does the top one per cent of the population capture such a disproportionate amount of the wealth Why do top athletes win dozens of sponsorship deals, yet competitors who finish just moments behind struggle to attract a single deal This title shows how in business, as in sport, thousands are competing for only a handful of top prizes.

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Blending practical advice with interesting facts about the hive, this guide is suitable for those managers who look to get the most out of their organization.

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Gives advice on the process of counselling and consulting.

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During World War I, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) rose to prominence as an effective, militant union and then was destroyed by a devastating campaign of repression launched by the federal government. This book documents the rise and fall of this important industrial labor organization.

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This study analyzes the experience of female war correspondents from the MexicanAmerican War through World War II. It examines the construction of the concept of a woman war correspondent and the ways in which the press and the military both promoted and prevented their access to war.

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This study analyzes the experience of female war correspondents from the MexicanAmerican War through World War II. It examines how the concept of a woman war correspondent was constructed and the ways in which the press and the military both promoted and prevented their access to war.

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Most places in Britain have had some connection with the woollen industry. This book traces the history of wool in Britain from Prehistoric times, and uses many illustrations to illuminate its story.

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Workplace violence can occur anywhere: schools, office buildings, hospitals, or late-night convenience stores. It can occur day or night, inside or outside of the workplace, and it can include threats, harassment, bullying, stalking, verbal abuse, and intimidation. Left unchec...

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Tried and tested practical wisdom for successful workshopping!

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Describes and analyses the relationship between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from the Bretton Woods conference in 1944 to the present. Jacques J. Polak focuses primarily on this period from the 1970s when both the Fund and the Bank strove to meet developing countries' pressing needs for macroeconomic stabilization and structural adjustment.

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A soup-to-nuts guide to developing superior project-manager skills and competencies--from two of the most respected authorities in the field.