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Hardcover. Star-Spangled Soccer traces the development of soccer in the USA. It is the first book that tells the story of how the sport rose to extreme highs and suffered almost catastrophic lows as it fought to position itself on the American sports landscape, beginning with the announcement from FIFA in 1988 that America would host the 1994 World Cup. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJS; KNSP; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239739
- ISBN
- 9780230239739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.51
€ 68.51
Paperback. This report provides a comprehensive look at the role of innovation in promoting economic and social development. It examines the impact of innovation on the economic growth of developing countries and the future role of technological innovation in international efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, amongst many other issues. Num Pages: 335 pages, 335 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJD; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239678
- ISBN
- 9780230239678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.68
€ 69.68
Paperback. This third annual volume of the International Place Branding Yearbook looks at the case for applying brand and marketing strategies to the economic, social, political and cultural development of cities, towns and regions around the world to help them compete in the global, national and local markets. It focuses on sustainability and smart growth. Editor(s): Go, Frank M.; Govers, R. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KJC; KJS; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239647
- ISBN
- 9780230239647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Hardcover. A highly practical and insightful book; it will help you to perform more effectively in a workplace which requires you to function effectively in predominantly adversarial relationships. Whether you work for a small, medium or large organization this book will enable you to get things done effectively in prevailingly oppositional relationships. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJW; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238435
- ISBN
- 9780230238435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Hardcover. Do you need to deliver an effective service to challenging and unreasonable internal or external clients? Do you worry that you'll lose business or take a reputational hit if you don't do so well enough? This book introduces a valuable set of tools through which to build, maintain and manage your client-facing relationships. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KJN; KJP; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238428
- ISBN
- 9780230238428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Hardback. A thorough examination of the relationship between young people's drinking and exposure to media representations of alcohol, including alcohol marketing and advertising. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFH; JFSP2; KJSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237537
- ISBN
- 9780230237537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.35
€ 67.35
Social Capital, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Behaviour an...
. Ed(S): Sacconi, Lorenzo; Antoni, Giacomo De...
Hardback. This book focuses on the concepts of social capital, corporate social responsibility, and economic development in relation to economic theory of institutions and behavioural economics. It also takes a macroeconomic and empirical approach, on the relationship between social capital, ethical behaviour and economic development. Editor(s): Sacconi, Lorenzo; Antoni, Giacomo Degli. Num Pages: 399 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCC; KCK; KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 142 x 31. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235687
- ISBN
- 9780230235687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.95
€ 128.95
Hardcover. A political and managerial brief on Chinese global power, this new book puts into a modern context the Chinese opportunities created by the West's chaotic and destructive capitalism. It examines China's attitudes towards the West, its capacity for strategic change and its plans for expanding its global influence. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 figures, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234031
- ISBN
- 9780230234031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.35
€ 67.35
Hardback. Talent management is 'the hot topic' for HR managers and chief executives in organizations today. Based on over two years of research, this book draws out key ideas to draw on in the future. It presents case studies of public, private and multinational organizations, as well as commentary on defining and developing talent. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224193
- ISBN
- 9780230224193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.07
€ 129.07
Hardcover. A book which brings together world-class experts in HR Management to work with top HR directors to overcome the most pressing issues facing senior HR specialists today. The book captures the dual edged challenge facing HR Directors; the need to lead their functions towards effective performance but also to assess leading practice. Num Pages: 317 pages, 139 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222595
- ISBN
- 9780230222595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.03
€ 68.03
Hardcover. This book addresses the multi-facet competitiveness of firms in China from an angle of strategic management of technology and innovation. The Chinese vanguard companies have been excellent in identifying strategic position and appropriately making strategic decisions, and effectively making strategy in action. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJC; KJF; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222465
- ISBN
- 9780230222465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. We have witnessed a revolution in the way consumers relate to a product; increasingly tending to reject brands which offer over-extensive lines in favour of those which are able to offer a lifestyle. Brand Storming sets out to provide a guide for business people to meet consumer expectations. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222434
- ISBN
- 9780230222434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.84
€ 83.84
Hardback. Internationally renowned scholars investigate the discourses, practices and perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across a wide range of multicultural, multi-ethnic and cross country experiences. Case studies are included from Canada, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Editor(s): Raman, K. Ravi; Lipschutz, Ronnie D. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220775
- ISBN
- 9780230220775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. A case-study based guide which showcases the individuals within organizations who nurture and sustain brands and bring them to life through their everyday performance. Critical enough to remain credible yet overwhelmingly positive, it is a charismatic illustration of how to achieve true brand engagement. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220324
- ISBN
- 9780230220324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.23
€ 67.23
Hardcover. Too many new products fail. New products which are hard to differentiate from existing products won't capture the customer's imagination. The failure is due to a poor understanding of customers' needs. Companies need to take a radical approach to identifying customers' real needs, and this book demonstrates innovative ways to achieve this. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 156 x 1. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219762
- ISBN
- 9780230219762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.90
€ 78.90
Hardback. Achieving operative excellence is an important endeavour for all companies -- it is the golden path that leads to increased value over the long term. Through this book you too can achieve operations excellence within your own company. Editor(s): Schwientek, Roland; Schmidt, Axel. Series: International Management Knowledge. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217805
- ISBN
- 9780230217805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.03
€ 68.03
paperback. Presents an examination of the schizophrenic relationship that advertising has with multilingualism and the implications of market-driven language choices for notions of language and languages. This book has data on a range of real-life advertising wording that makes it a useful recommended reading for undergraduates. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; KJSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 291.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217065
- ISBN
- 9780230217065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.88
€ 65.88
Hardback. Providing a detailed account of contemporary outdoor advertising and its relationship with urban space, this book examines what the outdoor advertising industry tells us about the commercial production of urban space, what industry practices reveal about contemporary capitalism, and how ads and billboard structures interface with spaces of the city Series: Consumption and Public Life. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JFFT; KJSA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216808
- ISBN
- 9780230216808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. Adrian Furnham takes a sideways glance at management in this book of short essays. The essays are like tablets: to be taken a few at a time. They are designed to cure hangovers, reduce blood pressure and lighten the mood. They are also meant to be prophylactics against managerial madness. Take two, then call Adrian in the morning. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 330. Sense and Nonsense for the Successful Manager. 216 pages, 4 black & white tables, 3 figures. Adrian Furnham takes a sideways glance at management in this book of short essays. The essays are like tablets: to be taken a few at a time. They are designed to cure hangovers, reduce blood pressure and lighten the mood. They are also meant to be prophylactics against managerial madness. Take two, then call Adrian in the morning. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KJM. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 11. Weight: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216648
- ISBN
- 9780230216648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
The New Asian Innovation Dynamics. China and India in Perspective.
. Ed(S): Parayil, Govindan; D'Costa, Anthony ...
Hardback. This empirically and conceptually rich volume identifies the emerging dynamics in the broader areas of science, technology and R&D in China and India by identifying the principal forces and actors at work that shape the new global division of labour in the internationalization of technology and innovation. Editor(s): Parayil, Govindan; D'Costa, Anthony P. Series: Technology, Globalization and Development. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FPC; KJD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230209459
- ISBN
- 9780230209459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.09
€ 68.09