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Two guys named Steve, working in a garage, created a prototype computer designed to be different in a way no one thought possible: It would be easy to use.

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Based on in-depth research and interviews - including with Alan King Jones, Bill Leslie and the father of Australian diamonds, Ewen Tyler - Argyle details the almost overwhelming challenges with realising a diamond mining venture in Australia, shows how these obstacles were overcome, and explores the mine's impact and legacy.

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Asbestos in the Schools opens with a brief overview of the history of asbestos, its use in industry and as a fire retardant, and the discovery of occupational hazards associated with asbestos dust airborne.

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and what impact the controversies regarding methods have on the role of risk assessment in overall risk management.

Ten hazards, as assessed by a range of federal agencies with a variety of assessment methods, give topicality and specificity to the analysis.

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Offers a non-technical introduction to auction theory, and emphasises its practical application. This book discusses the successes and failures of the one-hundred-billion dollar "third-generation" mobile-phone license auctions. It also demonstrates the power of auction theory to explain unconnected issues.

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He suggests that part of the reason for Australia's film success may lie in America's identification with a simpler culture and the portrayal of wild west type territory which is often found in Australian films.

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This unique history of Cuba is captured in the life and times of the famous rum dynasty. In chronicling the saga of the Bacardi family, Gjelten describes the intersection of business and power, family and politics, community and exile. b&w photo inserts.

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"A savvy analysis of the game's financial problems" (Los Angeles Times), now updated throughout and featuring a new chapter on recent controversies and upheavals in the game. Selected as one of the best books of the year by Business Week.

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Becoming couture explains how post-war Italian fashion reinvented itself through the persuasive strategies of intermediaries in Italy and the United States, beyond the myth of Giovanni Battista Giorgini and the Sala Bianca.

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This book approaches the subject with a clear grasp of the underlying concepts, and appreciation for the politics and choices that shape them, and a nonpartisan perspective the permits an objective overview. Also illustrated are some concepts, such as local service, that are sheer invention, reflecting politicalaand economic choices.

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The hidden history of African uranium and what it meansfor a state, an object, an industry, a workplaceto be nuclear.

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"A look at how the Golden State Warriors organization embraced saavy business practices and the corporate culture of Silicon Valley to produce one of the greatest basketball teams in history and become a model franchise for the NBA"--

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In the United States, less than one worker in five is currently in a labor union, while in Sweden, virtually the entire workforce is unionized. What explains the variation in unionization and why has the last decade been so hostile to organized labor Bruce Western tackles these questions in an analysis of labor union organization.

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A survey of the development of the automobile industry from its origins to the present in a perspective informed by current upheavals in markets, technology and work organization.

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Examines the issue of asbestos and health in the USA between the early 1900s to the mid-1970s. Areas covered include: the emergence of medical concern about three fatal diseases related to asbestos, the actions of the US Navy, and the response of the federal government before and after enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970.

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"Beyond The Fighting" is an essential and informative companion for all involved in the Martial Arts industry. After over 30 years of karate tournament competition and 47 years of running a highly successful Martial Arts School, Jim Butin shares his proven concepts on maximizing profit margins and his solutions that drive success for a unique business.

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This book provides useful information to publishers, book development professionals, and others concerned with Third World publishing. It offers a comprehensive overview of the significant literature in the field and is a valuable resource as the Third World book industry continues to grow and mature.

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Takes us on a tour, since the 1870s, of the expansions and mergers, relocations, transfers, and reorganizations that are constantly shifting the professional sports landscape. This work explains the successes and failures of such efforts, including their effects on team competitiveness, market share, and prosperity.

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Newspaper columnists entertain and inform millions of readers each day, yet their lives and careers have received relatively little attention. Included are columnists who have written on politics, humor, and topics of general interest.

What newspaper columnists have won the Nobel Peace Prize

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This book consists of essays on the 45 economists who have served on teh CEA, covering their economic and political programs and ideas as well as their lives.

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In the 1930s, fewer than one in one hundred US labor union members were African American. By 1980, the figure was more than one in five. This book explores the politics and history that led to this integration of organized labor. It also tells the story about how the Democratic Party unintentionally sowed the seeds of labor's decline.

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Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, there have been black-owned book publishers in the United States, addressing the special concerns of black people in ways that other book publishers have not.