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Shows the phenomenal success of the positive-deviance approach in alleviating some of the world's toughest, most complicated and diverse problems such as malnutrition in Vietnam, female circumcision in Egypt (a practice dating back thousands of years), and the rise of MRSA infections in hospitals around the world.

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In the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel, and television transformed households and workplaces. But has that era of unprecedented growth come to an end Weaving together a vivid narrative, histor

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The story of Tasmanias most controversial forestry giant, the corruption that gave it power and the forces that brought it down. Gunns collapse in 2012 was a major national news story, as was the arrest of its CEO for insider trading. Quentin Beresford illuminates for the first time the dark corners of the Gunns empire and how it was embedded in an anti-democratic and corrupt system of power.

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"The vast majority of word-of-mouth happens offline, in everyday conversations. This book offers simple concepts plus practical guidance for individual professionals, teams, and complex organizations to be part of those conversations in ways that grow their business"--

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From simple canvas "tennis shoes" to space age ultra-light cross-trainers, the sneaker has soared into the national consciousness as America's number one shoe. First in a new series focusing on popular consumer goods, THE SNEAKER BOOK is an entertaining, informative look at the economic and pop cultural factors surrounding these globally produced All-American icons. 40 illustrations.

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Drawing from more than twenty case studies, this book illustrates how Balanced Scorecard adopters have taken their tool to the next level. It provides an account of how a range of organizations in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors have deployed these principles to achieve breakthrough, sustainable performance improvements.

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Conveys the organizing principles that structure the analysis of key management and public policy issues, such as the reform of corporate governance and auditing; the role of private equity, financial markets, and takeovers; the determination of leverage, dividends, liquidity, and risk management; and the design of managerial incentive packages.

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"Originally published in Harvard Business Review in June 2004 "--Title page verso.

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Reveals the question most critical to your company's future: 'Would you recommend us to a friend'. This title provides a blueprint for long-term growth and success.

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Presents a concise theory for the observed trends: population growth and increased income put pressure on supplies of resources. This book tackles issues such as the supposed rate of species extinction, the 'vanishing farmland crisis,' and the wastefulness of coercive recycling.

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This study examines the perplexing reasons for the Arab world's developmental descent from the pinnacle of Arab socialism to its present desolate condition, focusing on Egypt, Syria, and Iraq.

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How did Australia transform from a protected, insular country to an outwardly focused, globalised one And why should it now resist a return to its protectionist past Conley argues that the state has a responsibility to promote diversification of trade while regulating economic activity and ensuring that the benefits of growth are widely spread.

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The most clever, sidesplitting collection of lawyer jokes . . . bar...