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hardcover. The family business is a global phenomenon, and is particularly prominent in tourism and hospitality. In many cases, the family business was developed for the purpose of facilitating personal and family goals. Editor(s): Getz, D.; Carlsen, J.; Morrison, A. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: KNSG; KNSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998084
- ISBN
- 9780851998084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.12
€ 195.12
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
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Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
hardcover. This text discusses the importance of mountain regions, and the precariousness of mountain tourism in the context of ecosystem and cultural conservation. Case studies of mountain tourism existing along with environmental sustainability and community well-being are included. Editor(s): Godde, P.; etc.; Price, M. (Environmental Change Unit, University of Oxford); Zimmermann, F.M. (Department of Geography, University of Graz, Austria). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GTF; KNSG; RGBS; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993911
- ISBN
- 9780851993911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
Paperback. This collection of essays examine the problems currently facing farmers and agricultural products in the international market. Editor(s): Goodman, David; Redclift, Michael. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349103348
- ISBN
- 9781349103348
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.12
€ 72.12
paperback. The first edition of this book explored the development of temperate agroforestry systems, concentrating on those areas within the temperate zones where the greatest advances, adoptions and modifications had taken place to that time. This second edition has updated material, in some cases substantially, as well as introducing to the reader other regions where temperate agroforestry research and development is contributing to sustainable food production systems. There are new chapters for India, Chile and Scandinavia Editor(s): Gordon, Andrew M; Gordon, Andrew M; Newman, Scott M; Newman, Scott M. BIC Classification: KNAL. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781780644868
- ISBN
- 9781780644868
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.73
€ 111.73
Paperback. Trends such as the massive growth in availability of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse gases. Presenting the science of the environmental issues, this book covers drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics and politics, as well as mitigation options. Editor(s): Gossling, Stefan; Upham, Paul. Series: Earthscan Climate. Num Pages: 408 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNDV; RNPG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844076208
- ISBN
- 9781844076208
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Condition: New
€ 61.76
€ 61.76
Hardback. Editor(s): Grant, August E.; Wilkinson, Jeffrey S. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 200 x 26. Weight in Grams: 749.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195327779
- ISBN
- 9780195327779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.42
€ 118.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Greenaway, Professor David; Lloyd, Tim; Morrisey, Oliver. Series: Case-studies in Economic Development. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JHB; KCM; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 291.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349234486
- ISBN
- 9781349234486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.68
€ 126.68
Hardback. This text details the critical relationship between organized business and globalization. Bringing together an international team of scholars, the chapters focus on theoretical issues, and regions, drawn from the major trading regimes around the globe. Editor(s): Greenwood, Justin; Jacek, Henry J. Series: Advances in Political Science. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCLT; KCP; KJK; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333789919
- ISBN
- 9780333789919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.48
€ 128.48
Hardback. Features studies of organizations that deliver professional services, including accounting, law, and management consulting firms that: underpin the modern economy, enabling economic exchange; constitute the 'intellect industry', developing and disseminating new ideas; and, are exemplars of knowledge-intensive organizations. Editor(s): Greenwood, Royston; Suddaby, Roy; McDougald, Megan. Series: Research in the Sociology of Organizations. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 39. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313020
- ISBN
- 9780762313020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.00
€ 182.00
Paperback. Oil and Gas Resources in China addresses long-range planning for developments in oil and gas resource technology, up to the year 2050. The text analyzes the laws governing the development of science and technology, and describes the impact it has on the modernization process. Editor(s): Guangding, Liu; Yang, Changchun; Hao, Tianyao; Luo, Xiaorong. Num Pages: 111 pages, 17 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KNB; PHVG; RBGK; RBGL; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 208 x 10. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 111
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642139031
- ISBN
- 9783642139031
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Condition: New
€ 70.39
€ 70.39
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Budapest, Hungary, 27-31 August 1994 Editor(s): Gummett, Philip; Boutoussov, Mikhail; Farkas, Janos; Rip, Arie. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341390
- ISBN
- 9780792341390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.83
€ 131.83
Ecosystems and Integrated Water Resources Management in South Asia
. Ed(S): Gunawardena, E. R. N.; Gopal, Brij; ...
Paperback. Editor(s): Gunawardena, E. R. N.; Gopal, Brij; Kotagama, Hemesiri. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FK; KNBW; RNFD; TQSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138663886
- ISBN
- 9781138663886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.45
€ 50.45
Economics of Pesticides, Sustainable Food Production, and Organic Food...
. Ed(S): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe
Hardback. Economic assessment of sustainable agricultural practices has continued to mature and to add to our understanding of how we might design policies to ensure an adequate and diverse food supply. This volume presents some of the developments and applications in this field; and also provides a comprehensive treatment of topics. Editor(s): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308507
- ISBN
- 9780762308507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.86
€ 204.86
The Next Rural Economies. Constructing Rural Place in Global Economies...
. Ed(S): Halseth, Greg; Markey, Sean P.; Bruc...
Discusses the future of rural development and the recognition of the importance of 'place-based economies'. This title includes topics such as seasonal economies, amenity migration, IT industries, green energy, and transportation developments. Editor(s): Halseth, Greg; Markey, Sean P.; Bruce, David. Num Pages: 320 pages, 60 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; KCM; KNAC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 22. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935818
- ISBN
- 9781845935818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Multimodal transport network customers need to be directed during their travels. A travel support tool can be offered by a Multimodal Information System (MIS), which allows them to input their needs and provides them with the appropriate responses to improve their travel conditions. Editor(s): Hammadi, Slim; Ksouri, Mekki. Num Pages: 260 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNG; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 29. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848213777
- ISBN
- 9781848213777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.13
€ 180.13
Hardback. Presenting twelve essays that explore in depth the publishing and reading practices which were formed and changed by the First World War. This work provides crucial historical information about the production, circulation and reception of reading matter during a period of international crisis. Editor(s): Hammond, Mary; Towheed, Shafquat. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJF; DSBH; KNTP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500761
- ISBN
- 9780230500761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Paperback. Contributors from diverse backgrounds explore a range of issues in relation to the media and journalism's role in ascribing meaning to tourism practices. This fascinating account offers a thoroughly international and interdisciplinary perspective on an increasingly important field of journalism scholarship. Editor(s): Hanusch, Folker; Fursich, Elfriede. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSL; KNTJ; RG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349459599
- ISBN
- 9781349459599
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Condition: New
€ 66.20
€ 66.20
The World's Key Industry. History and Economics of International Shipp...
. Ed(S): Harlaftis, Gelina; Tenold, Stig; Val...
Paperback. Maritime transport has been the main driver of trade growth, and the emergence and development of a global economy. This collection of essays from distinguished economists and historians takes an international and comparative perspective, covering topics ranging from technological advance and the role of the state to maritime business development. Editor(s): Harlaftis, Gelina; Tenold, Stig; Valdaliso, Jesus. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCL; KCZ; KNP; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349350292
- ISBN
- 9781349350292
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Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Symposium, 3-5 June 1998, Strasbourg, France Editor(s): Haskell, G.; Rycroft, Michael J. Series: Space Studies. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792354819
- ISBN
- 9780792354819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.16
€ 133.16
Paperback. Editor(s): Heery, Professor Edmund; Fosh, Patricia. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JPA; JPHV; KCF; KJMV2; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349119332
- ISBN
- 9781349119332
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Condition: New
€ 126.92
€ 126.92
Hardback. This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption. Editor(s): Herring, Horace; Sorrell, Steve. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525344
- ISBN
- 9780230525344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.83
€ 67.83
Paperback. Editor(s): Hine, R. C.; Ingersent, K. A.; Rayner, A. J. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JPA; KCP; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 311.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349261031
- ISBN
- 9781349261031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.02
€ 66.02
The Next Generation of Electric Power Unit Commitment Models
. Ed(S): Hobbs, Benjamin F.; Rothkopf, Michae...
Hardback. As optimization technology improves, the electric power industry is undergoing radical restructuring, and the role of commitment models is changing. The dual purpose of this book is to explore the technology and needs of the next generation of computer models for aiding unit commitment decisions. Editor(s): Hobbs, Benjamin F.; Rothkopf, Michael H.; Chao, Hung-Po; O'Neill, Richard P. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373346
- ISBN
- 9780792373346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.91
€ 288.91