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Latin America: From Colonization to Globalization
by Noam Chomsky Heinz DieterichIn conversation with Heinz Dieterich, acclaimed political commentator Chomsky reviews a continent on the brink of a major economic and political crisis. An indispensable book for those interested in Latin America and the politics and history of the region.
Fuzzy Math: The Essential Guide to the Bush Tax Plan
by Paul Krugman"This book puts Paul Krugman's analysis, and powers of explanation firmly at the center of the debate about what to do with more than $5 trillion." "The United States will soon decide how to spend what is forecast as a $5.6 trillion surplus. President George W. Bush has already sent his proposed tax cuts to Congress. Democrats have countered with their own initiatives. The question of whether to enact tax cuts has shifted to when? and by how much?" "This book, dissects the Bush and other tax proposals and shows us who wins, who loses, and how quickly the tax cuts will consume the surplus."--BOOK JACKET.
The Inclusive Corporation
by Griff HoganA disability handbook for business professionals. The author of this book donated a digital copy of this book. Join us in thanking Griff Hogan for providing his accessible digital book to this community.
Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal
by Ayn RandEssays on the theory and history of capitalism by Ayn Rand, Alan Greenspan, Nathaniel Branden, Robert Hessen, and on its current state by Rand and Branden.
Contemporary Business 2003
by David L. Kurtz Louis E. BooneIn fact, its contributions to the business curriculum at colleges and universities around the globe were recognized by the Text and Academic Authors Association.
The Excuse Factory: How Employment Law Is Paralyzing the American Workplace
by Walter K. OlsonRenowned for his work on the litigation explosion, Walter Olson takes an in-depth look at employment law and how it has been affected by the litigation explosion.
Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology
by James Spradley David MccurdyCultural anthropology has a twofold mission: to understand other cultures and to communicate that understanding.
Principles of Macroeconomics (Sixth Edition)
by Ray C. Fair Karl E. CasePerhaps the greatest change in the past three years has been the dramatic emergence of the technology-based "new economy."
Financial Accounting (8th edition)
by Marian Powers Belverd E. Needles Jr.The stated goal of this textbook is to teach students, and others (such as managers) how to do financial accounting. It assumes no accounting background.
Triangle: The Fire That Changed America
by David Von Drehle<P>Exciting historically accurate narative of the Triangle fire and analysis of how it influenced the rise of labor unions, in addition to social and political reform in America. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Career Perspectives: Interviews with Blind and Visually Impaired Professionals
by Marie AttmoreInterviews and advice from blind and visually impaired professionals about education and breaking into the job market.
Directory of Employment-Related Internet Sites
by Peter D. WeddleThere are over 40,000 employment-related sites currently operating on the Internet. These job boards, resume databanks and career portals can give you a powerful advantage in the search for talent and in finding a new or better job. How can you take best advantage of these resources? Whether you're a job seeker or career activist, a recruiter or HR professional, the key to success is smart shopping-picking the right site for your particular situation and location. But to shop smart online, you need to know your options. And that's where WEDDLE's 2003 Directory of Employment-Related Internet Sites comes in! It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date listing of these sites in print, and it's been completely updated for 2003. In WEDDLE's Directory, you'll find over 6,000 sites organized in three categories: * Career field (e.g., sales and marketing, finance and accounting, human resources, engineering). * Industry (e.g., healthcare, banking, construction, insurance). * Location (including every state in the Union and more than 25 countries). All you have to do is find the category of interest to you, and "let your mouse do the clicking!" Each site is listed by name and its address (also called its Universal Resource Locator or URL) on the Internet. That way, you can find just the right sites for you, quickly and easily.
Fortress America: The American Military and the Consequences of Peace
by William GreiderThe economic consequences of a large peace-time military.
Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas
by John L. SmithFor more than 35 years, Oscar Goodman was the country's pre-eminent defense attorney for alleged gangsters. His endless client list included Meyer Lansky, Nick Civella, Anthony Spilotro, Frank Rosenthal, Jimmy Chagra, Natale Richichi, Nicky Scarfo, and Vinny Ferrara, along with many others. Though no further connection between Goodman and the Mafia has ever been proved, the famous litigator has often been accused of being more than just a mouthpiece for organized crime. Was Oscar Goodman only what he claims, an attorney who defended his clients based on the simple principle that they, too, have constitutional rights? And if so, how did he manage to mingle with the mob for decades without becoming part of it? After scores of unlikely courtroom victories, Goodman pulled off an even more unlikely career change. Twice elected mayor of Las Vegas, he went from legal spokesman for the most notorious crime figures of our era to political spokesman for the most notorious city in the country.
The Real Estate Challenge
by William J. PoorvuThe development of a real estate case study is a complex endeavor. It starts with an actual project or situation. But, to make the case an effective teaching device, it must be more than just a history of the events that took place. The challenge is to enrich the situation by incorporating the interpersonal and political dynamics with the dates and numbers. The readers should be left with problems to solve and decisions to make in a complex setting reflective of what the participants faced. The information should give them adequate grounds for making a recommendation, without making the answer obvious. Since the external events that eventually determine the success or failure of a project are not always apparent at the time, a certain amount of poetic license in structuring the case or adjusting the numbers can enhance the learning experience. There rarely is one right answer.
I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work
by Julie JansenStudies show that more than 75 percent of people are dissatisfied with their work. Career coach Julie Jansen has found that there are six basic scenarios that lead to this professional unhappiness: *WHERE'S THE MEANING *BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, BUT STILL NEED TO EARN *BRUISED AND GUN-SHY *BORED AND PLATEAUED *YEARNING TO BE ON YOUR OWN *ONE TOE IN THE RETIREMENT POOL Do any of these-sound familiar? You're not alone. Many people want to alter their current work situation, but don't know how. Jansen addresses today's work-dissatisfaction epidemic and uses career assessment quizzes and personality exercises to help readers assess their present job, discover the type of work for which they're best suited, and make change happen. Filled with real-life examples and a useful resource section, Jansen's guide is an invaluable instrument for implementing positive career change.
International Business (Sixth Edition)
by Michael H. Moffett Ilkka A. Ronkainen Michael R. CzinkotaThis text addresses itself to the issues involved in doing business abroad. It includes theory and research, some basic geography and culture, suggestions for even the small companies to use technology to reach other countries, and more.
Basic Marketing Research
by Gilbert Churchill Jr.Basic Marketing Research is designed for the introductory undergraduate course in marketing research.
Talk Your Way To The Top: How to Address Any Audience Like Your Career Depends On It
by Laura Daley-Caravella Kevin Daley<p>Field-proven presentation tips and communication skills, from two of today's top corporate coaches. <p>Every business situation is both a presentation and a chance to leave a positive impression. In <i>Talk Your Way to the Top</i>, corporate communications gurus Kevin Daley and Laura Daley-Caravella give readers the know-how to recognize and maximize the opportunities they face throughout the day. <p>Each chapter represents a specific situation, from running a meeting to disagreeing with the boss, and outlines the steps needed to handle it with poise, skill, and success. <p>Communication has a tremendous impact on how professionals are judged. <i>Talk Your Way to the Top</i> gives them the skills they need to: <p> <li>Know when and where to speak up--versus when to shut up <li>Convey passion and make it contagious <li>Connect with an audience on multiple levels</li>
The Age of Diminished Expectations: U.S. Economic Policies in the 1990s
by Paul KrugmanEconomist Paul Krugman helps the lay person make sense of economic policy. Note: figures in the book have been removed and are designated by the word "**removed**"
How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America
by Manning MarableThis book records the respective histories of the different social strata within Black political economy and society.
Hollywood, Interrupted: Insanity Chic in Babylon -- The Case Against Celebrity
by Mark Ebner Andrew Breitbart"Reading Hollywood Interrupted is like sitting on a stakeout and having a telescopic view into the darkest reaches of the corruption and perversity of today's celebrity culture. From the very first page to the last, Breitbart and Ebner's probing reporting spells out in graphic detail how Hollywood lives by a set of norms the rest of America finds appropriately appalling--and endlessly fascinating. The authors have the unusual courage to take on Scientology. They provide revelations about Michael Jackson's sickness that go beyond even today's headlines. They rip the phony veneer off the political correctness of Rosie O'Donnell and Barbra Streisand. They give readers a behind-the-scenes understanding of how snooping private eyes and ruthless information brokers feed scoops to the tabloids. And, in one riveting chapter, they document how a young woman in the AOL backroom unmasked the bizarre fetishes of some of Tinseltown's top names. Hollywood. Interrupted no channel fluff. It's disturbing stuff. But it's all too real and it's utterly riveting."
Puppetmaster: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover
by Richard HackBiography of the former FBI director, who led and influenced it for so many years.
The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way In The New Century
by Paul KrugmanThe Great Unraveling is a chronicle of how "the heady optimism of the late 1990s gave way to renewed gloom as a result of "incredibly bad leadership, in the private sector and in the corridors of power." Offering his own take on the trickle-down theory, economist and columnist Paul Krugman lays much of the blame for a slew of problems on the Bush administration, which he views as a "revolutionary power...a movement whose leaders do not accept the legitimacy of our current political system."