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Eating Bitterness: New Perspectives on China´s Great Leap Forward and...
Kimberley Ens Manning (Ed.)
Paperback. Eating Bitterness reveals what the Great Leap Forward meant for ordinary men and women in Maoist China. Editor(s): Manning, Kimberley Ens; Wemheuer, Felix. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JPQB; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774817271
- ISBN
- 9780774817271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
Hardback. By examining one of the largest natural resource management failures of the twentieth century - the collapse of the Newfoundland cod fishery - this book seeks to understand the history of, and possible alternatives to, managerial responses to environmental issues. Series: Nature | History | Society. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCF; KNAF; RNC; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774817479
- ISBN
- 9780774817479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.08
€ 42.08
Paperback. Distorted price signals and flawed public policy create powerful and largely hidden perverse subsidies and incentives that promote urban sprawl. Num Pages: 294 pages. BIC Classification: KCU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774818964
- ISBN
- 9780774818964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.75
€ 46.99
€ 41.75
Paperback. Drawing on case studies from the Pacific Rim, this book traces the selective adaptation of international trade law to local conditions. Editor(s): Potter, Pitman B.; Biukovic, Ljiljana. Series: Asia-Pacific Legal Culture and Globalization. Num Pages: 320 pages, , black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCL; KJK; LNDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774819046
- ISBN
- 9780774819046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.22
€ 40.99
€ 36.22
Paperback. This comprehensive study of petroleum politics in the Scotian Basin reveals the complex interplay of regulation and risk as industry, federal, and provincial authorities struggle to develop Canada's Atlantic offshore oil and gas resources. Num Pages: 436 pages, , black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: JPQB; KN; RND; RP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774820554
- ISBN
- 9780774820554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
Paperback. Sarathy draws on interviews, government documents, and media accounts to trace the Latinization of forest labour in the US Pacific Northwest and the marginalization of Latino workers. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL4; KCF; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774821148
- ISBN
- 9780774821148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.01
€ 37.99
€ 34.01
Paperback. A compelling exploration of place-based development as a timely, pragmatic approach to renewing rural and small-town economies in northern British Columbia. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774822923
- ISBN
- 9780774822923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.17
€ 40.99
€ 40.17
Hardback. The Mediterranean, a region of uneven globalization, offers clues to understanding the future of democracy in North Africa and the Near East. Editor(s): Coleman, William D.; Essid, Yassine. Translator(s): Roth, Kathe. Series: Globalization and Autonomy Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774823180
- ISBN
- 9780774823180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.50
€ 106.50
Paperback. The Mediterranean, a region of uneven globalization, offers clues to understanding the future of democracy in North Africa and the Near East. Editor(s): Essid, Yassine; Coleman, William D. Translator(s): Roth, Kathe. Series: Globalization and Autonomy Series. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774823197
- ISBN
- 9780774823197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.03
€ 37.99
€ 34.03
Paperback. Merry Laughter and Angry Curses investigates the proliferation of late-Qing-era tabloid journalism and the tabloids' role in subverting the political and intellectual establishment. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774823395
- ISBN
- 9780774823395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.91
€ 37.99
€ 33.91
Hardback. This book explores the many challenges that faced the early production and sale of beer in Japan, including its evolution from a uniquely Western beverage into a thoroughly domestic Japanese commodity by the post-Second World War era. Num Pages: 632 pages, 16 b&w photos, 3 graphs, 33 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; KN; WBXD2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774825047
- ISBN
- 9780774825047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.38
€ 106.38
Hardback. An authoritative history of an organization that engaged thousands of young Canadians in the practice and politics of international development. Num Pages: 317 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9780774826037
- ISBN
- 9780774826037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.50
€ 106.50
Paperback. If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time to develop a full-blown plan. This book teaches you how to; look for and document risk; anticipate why projects fail; prevent scope and schedule risks; analyze risks; and, develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans. Num Pages: 240 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780782144116
- ISBN
- 9780782144116
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.43
€ 17.99
€ 15.43
Hardback. In this text, the author covers areas such as setting a team's goals and articulating its purpose, banishing boring meetings, deciding how to make decisions, and even using flip charts. Num Pages: 187 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 347.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787900571
- ISBN
- 9780787900571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.85
€ 32.99
€ 25.85
hardcover. Based on the management techniques of Dr Joseph Juran, this work outlines management strategies, techniques and skills that are essential in transforming health-care organizations. Num Pages: 229 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW; KJM; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787900960
- ISBN
- 9780787900960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.41
€ 72.41
Hardback. The ultimate resource for improvement and planning!This treasure trove of information gives you expert direction for helping your organization and its employees improve performance. Editor(s): Kaufman, Roger; Thiagarajan, Sivasailam; MacGillis, Paula. Num Pages: 650 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 166 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1078.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787903534
- ISBN
- 9780787903534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.09
€ 85.09
Hardcover. This resource is designed to help the non-profit strengthen its capacity to direct the content of change. It focuses on three components: the executive capacity to lead, the creative capacity to innovate, and the organizational capacity to implement change. Num Pages: 227 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787908249
- ISBN
- 9780787908249
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
Hardcover. In this work, the authors offer a case for transforming teachers' unions to become champions of quality schooling. This model of teachers' unions would be organized around issues of quality teaching and professional development, as well as economic fairness. Num Pages: 256 pages, index. BIC Classification: JNA; JNK; JNT; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787908294
- ISBN
- 9780787908294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.95
€ 53.95
Hardcover. This insider's guide reveals the key lessons for managing reform being learned from the federal government's Reinventing Government program. Leaders will discover that success will be evident not in major, sweeping changes but in a series of small, but important signs. Editor(s): Ingraham, Patricia W.; Thomson, James R.; Sanders, Ronald P. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPH; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787909314
- ISBN
- 9780787909314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.16
€ 42.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJSU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 9. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jossey Bass San Francisco
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787909383
- ISBN
- 9780787909383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 23.86
€ 30.99
€ 23.86
Paperback. This work shows how companies can develop fluid networks and relationships so that they can respond quickly to market opportunities by forming collaborations, with other companies. It shows why companies should start building alliances in order to survive. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787909468
- ISBN
- 9780787909468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.12
€ 36.99
€ 26.12
Hardcover. A detailed account of how and why the diverse groups of INDEPENDENT SECTOR came together, what it has taken to keep them together, and what they have been able to achieve through collaboration. . Series: The Jossey-Bass nonprofit sector series. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; KJVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787909543
- ISBN
- 9780787909543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.69
€ 39.69
Hardcover. Follow America's High--Tech Leaders to Sustained Growth and Profitability ?With forceful and engaging style, Cohan describes what makes technology companies like Hewlett--Packard so successful. Any executive aspiring to market leadership should read The Technology Leaders. ? ---- Dean O. Num Pages: 194 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787910723
- ISBN
- 9780787910723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.22
€ 42.22
Paperback. In this exciting activity, participants face a simulated "jungle survival. " They must reach agreement in this imaginary setting in order to succeed, and they learn why consensus produces the best decisions. Num Pages: 24 pages, map. BIC Classification: JNRV; KJMD; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 161 x 4. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 24
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787939793
- ISBN
- 9780787939793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.65
€ 39.65