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Multinationals: The Swedish Case (Routledge Library Editions: International Business)
by Jan-Erik Vahlne Erik HornellThis book considers the question of the impact of multinationals on Sweden. Based on extensive original research the book examines the benefits and drawbacks of multinationals for Sweden. It relates the Swedish case of multinationals to theories of multinational enterprise and to theories of industrial change. It reviews the extensive debate within Sweden on the question and discusses the policy options available to Sweden. It argues that the mix within a multinational and the spatial distribution (either at home or abroad) of production, research and development, marketing and central functions is important in determining whether a multinational has a beneficial or adverse effect on a country like Sweden. As a small open economy which is considerably affected by movements in international trade Sweden provides the rest of the world with a unique example of the impact of multinational enterprises in terms of both outward and inward foreign direct investment.
Multinationals and Europe 1992: Strategies for the Future (Routledge Library Editions: International Business)
by B. Burgenmeier J. L. MucchielliWhen it was originally published this book presented the first independent review of the critical role played by multinationals in Europe. Extending its focus beyond 1992, the book examines both the economic and business strategy frameworks the firms need to develop to maintain a competitive advantage. Using case-studies from specific industries, it looks not only at the activity of multinationals within the single market but explores the competitive strategies of non-European firms with special emphasis on Japanese companies which were poised to exploit 1992. The importance of interaction between multinationals and national government policies is also analysed taking into account the integration already achieved.
Multinationals and the Restructuring of the World Economy: The Geography of the Multinationals Volume 2 (Routledge Library Editions: International Business)
by Michael Taylor Nigel ThriftThis volume charts the ways in which multinational corporations contributed to the restructuring of the world economy, paying particular attention to the spatial consequences of, and responses to, their operations at a number of scales. The book takes as its theme the differential spatial outcomes of the restructuring of different types of multinational corporation.
Multinationals, Governments and International Technology Transfer (Routledge Library Editions: International Business)
by A. E. Safarian Gilles Y. BertinThis book examines the international technology transfer process and the role of both multinationals and host-country governments in that process, with emphasis on the experience of the more developed countries. It explores a range of issues and presents much original thinking and research findings. It discusses in particular the strategies of the multinationals, assessing how far they are willing to accept technology transfer to external partners (as opposed to subsidiaries which they can control). It also examines how far technical transfers are successful from the viewpoint of the firm and countries involved, arguing that governments are most likely to succeed in attracting multinational transfers if they are aware of and accommodate to some degree multinationals’ preferences.
Multiple Alterities
by Elie Podeh Samira AlayanThis book highlights and examines the role of the textbook in legitimising established political and social orders. It analyses the way in which the 'other' is presented in school textbooks, focusing on a number of countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and argues that the role of textbooks in developing and maintaining a national identity should be afforded greater critical attention. Textbooks can help form national identities by developing a society's collective memory; this might involve a historical narrative which may be self-contradictory or even fabricated to a certain extent, including myths, symbols and collective memories that divide "us" from "them", and ultimately resulting a dichotomy between the Self and the Other. As well as addressing a range of theoretical questions relating to the study of textbooks generally, the volume also covers a broad spectrum of Middle Eastern states and societies, with contributions from Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, Iraq, Kurdistan, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Israel and Palestine. It will be essential reading for researchers and students working in the fields of Education, Sociology and History, particularly those with an interest in national identities in the MENA region.
Multiple Genres, Multiple Voices: Teaching Argument in Composition and Literature
by Cheryl L. Johnson Jayne A. MoneysmithStimulate research and genuine intellectual conversation by using the MVA in your teaching. Read Multiple Voices, Multiple Genres and find out why many voices are better than one.
Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies
by Rosalind Kalb Barbara Giesser Kathleen CostelloEveryone's MS is different—learn the best way to manage yours Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies helps you and your loved ones understand the importance of early treatment and become familiar with all of the latest treatment options and therapies. You aren't alone—this compassionate guide includes resources for connecting with the right MS care provider, building a care team, managing your emotions and stress, and getting the support you need. Plus, you'll get tips for making lifestyle choices that help you along your MS path. Discover information on the latest diagnostic information, treatments, and symptom management strategies Learn why it's so important to take care of your mental health and emotional wellbeing as you treat your MS Get pointers for talking to MS care providers and your loved ones, advocating for yourself, and making decisions alongside your care team Find trustworthy books, websites, and community resources to expand your knowledge and improve your health Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies is a great starting point for anyone facing a new MS diagnosis or looking for updated information. Partners and family members will also learn how to care for themselves while caring for the person they love.
Multivariate Calculus
by Samiran Karmakar Sibdas KarmakarThis book is a compilation of all basic topics on functions of Several Variables and is primarily meant for undergraduate and post graduate students. Topics covered are: Limits, continuities and differentiabilities of functions of several variables. Properties of Implicit functions and Jacobians. Extreme values of multivariate functions. Various types of integrals in planes and surfaces and their related theorems including Dirichlet and Liouville’s extension to Dirichlet. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Mum Pwr: Kick-Ass Quotes for Mighty Mums
by Summersdale PublishersAin’t no ’hood like motherhood It’s the hardest job on earth and you do it all fuelled up on nothing but coffee, chaos and cuddles. Let this book of quotes and statements remind you what a freaking badass you are!
The Mum's Pocket Bible: Everything a brilliant mother needs to know
by Hannah DoranMums are practically superheroes. They've got to be multiskilled and ready for anything. They are cook, cleaner, teacher, taxi-driver, confidant, gardener, accountant, nurse and more! The Mum's Pocket Bible is a perfect gift for your Mum, whether it's Mother's Day, her birthday, Christmas, or you just want to treat her. Compiling a treasure trove of information - from nifty ways of keeping the kids amused to quick dinners and the perfect Victoria sponge recipe to how to remove the toughest stains - and celebrating motherhood in style, there's advice and guidance for young and old. No other book contains such a diverse collection of information, tips and tricks to help and amuse mums. Make sure you get one for your supermum! Pocket Bibles are great gift books that provide a unique mix of reference information, practical tips and fascinating trivia about each subject. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted and thoroughly researched by authors who are passionate and knowledgeable about their subject. This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Baking Pocket Bible, The Wedding Pocket Bible and The Allotment Pocket Bible.
The Mum's Pocket Bible: Everything a brilliant mother needs to know
by Hannah DoranMums are practically superheroes. They've got to be multiskilled and ready for anything. They are cook, cleaner, teacher, taxi-driver, confidant, gardener, accountant, nurse and more! The Mum's Pocket Bible is a perfect gift for your Mum, whether it's Mother's Day, her birthday, Christmas, or you just want to treat her. Compiling a treasure trove of information - from nifty ways of keeping the kids amused to quick dinners and the perfect Victoria sponge recipe to how to remove the toughest stains - and celebrating motherhood in style, there's advice and guidance for young and old. No other book contains such a diverse collection of information, tips and tricks to help and amuse mums. Make sure you get one for your supermum! Pocket Bibles are great gift books that provide a unique mix of reference information, practical tips and fascinating trivia about each subject. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted and thoroughly researched by authors who are passionate and knowledgeable about their subject. This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Baking Pocket Bible, The Wedding Pocket Bible and The Allotment Pocket Bible.
Mum's Wit and Wisdom: Quips and Quotes for Marvellous Mothers
by Richard BensonWhen the little angels are driving you crazy and you’re one minivan away from being a personal taxi service, these wonderful quips and quotes will help to remind you that being a mum is the best job in the world.
Mum's Wit and Wisdom: Quips and Quotes for Marvellous Mothers
by Richard BensonWhen the little angels are driving you crazy and you’re one minivan away from being a personal taxi service, these wonderful quips and quotes will help to remind you that being a mum is the best job in the world.
El mundo en números (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKDescubre cifras increíbles y datos alucinantes sobre todo lo que puedas imaginar: animales, arte, grandes construcciones, cuerpo humano, universo…¿Cuánto tarda un astronauta en ponerse el traje espacial? ¿Cuántos bloques de piedra forman la Gran Pirámide de Guiza? ¿Qué porcentaje de nuestro cerebro usamos en realidad? ¿Qué velocidad pueden alcanzar los vientos de un tornado? ¿Cuánto podía llegar a pesar un Tyrannosaurus rex? ¿Cuántos millones de bacterias puede contener una cucharadita de tierra?Pasa horas descubriendo datos increíbles sobre más de 80 temas en esta super enciclopedia para niños de 9 a 12 años. Llena de números, gráficos y fotos a todo color para un aprendizaje divertido.Incluye páginas que muestran los Top 10 con las cifras récord de cada tema: las 10 montañas más altas del mundo, los 10 ríos más largos, o los animales más pesados de la Tierra.Organizada de manera intuitiva y accesible, para que la información sea fácil de encontrar y de aprender.Si disfrutas conociendo datos y cifras sorprendentes, con El mundo en números ¡la diversión está asegurada! Un interesante libro que pone al alcance de tu mano todas las estadísticas y curiosidades que puedas imaginar... ¡y mucho más! El regalo perfecto para disfrutar en familia y con tus amigos. A cool compendium of extraordinary figures and number-based facts about everything in the world from animals to art.Zillions of fun figures at your fingertips!Are you eager to know all the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch your way around the wonders of our world?Arm yourself with nuggets of number knowledge and fantastic figures with this data-filled book that explores everything in our world from space to sports and animals to art. How long does it take to put on a spacesuit? How many times does a sloth poop in a week? How many stone blocks are there in the Great Pyramid at Giza? What percentage of your brain do you really use? With intriguing fact-bites and colourful data graphics, Our World in Numbers takes you on a remarkable adventure by numbers, telling you everything you could possibly need to know--and more!
El mundo en números: Animales (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKDescubre cifras increíbles y datos alucinantes sobre el reino animal y aprende curiosidades en cada página con este divertido libro ilustrado de animales.¿Cuántas horas duerme un panda al día? ¿Qué ave tiene más plumas? ¿Cuál es la serpiente con los dientes más largos? ¿Cuántos miden los dientes de los tigres?Desde mamíferos de la talla de las ballenas a diminutos insectos como las hormigas, aprende divertidas curiosidades sobre tus animales favoritos y sorprende a tus familiares y amigos con datos asombrosos.Una enciclopedia juvenil visual y diferente para aprender de forma divertida donde encontrarás:-Información sorprendente sobre más de 80 temas.-Fotos, gráficos y divertidas ilustraciones a todo color.-Cinco capítulos: invertebrados, peces, anfibios y reptiles, aves y mamíferos.-Divertidas secciones dedicadas a animales que baten récords como las mayores colonias de insectos, los mamíferos más longevos y los peces que nadan más rápido.El libro de animales perfecto para niños de 9 a 12 años que siempre quieren saber más.—-------------------------------------Learn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Our World in Numbers: Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing facts and stats on various animal species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the animal kingdom, discovering everything from the age of the world’s oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day.This animal book of fantastic figures offers:-More than 1,000 astonishing animal facts for children aged 9-12.-Different topics are divided into 5 chapters: invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals.-Eye-catching double-page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.-Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your favorite animals, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky animal fact-bites, and funky figures to become an animal expert!
Murach's C# 2015
by Joel Murach Anne BoehmMicrosoft's Visual C# is an elegant, object-oriented language that uses syntax that's similar to C++ and Java. This 2015 edition has been updated throughout to make it easier for you to gain the C# and Visual Studio skills that employers are looking for in today's application developers. This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to use Visual C# 2015 for developing professional Windows Forms applications using Visual Studio 2015 and the .NET Framework. That includes the entire range of developers from complete beginners to experienced Java, C++, and Visual Basic programmers.
Murach's Python for Data Analysis
by Scott McCoyData is collected everywhere these days, in massive quantities. But data alone does not do you much good. That is why data analysis -- making sense of the data -- has become a must-have skill in the fields of business, science, and social science. But it is a tough skill to acquire. The concepts are challenging, and too many books and online tutorials treat only parts of the total skillset needed. <p><p>Now, though, this book draws all the essential skills together and presents them in a clear and example-packed way. So you will soon be applying your programming skills to complex data analysis problems, more easily than you ever thought possible. In terms of content, this book gets you started the right way by using Pandas for data analysis and Seaborn for data visualisation, with JupyterLab as your IDE. Then, it helps you master descriptive analysis by teaching you how to get, clean, prepare, and analyse data, including time-series data. Next, it gets you started with predictive analysis by showing you how to use linear regression models to predict unknown and future values. And to tie everything together, it gives you 4 real-world case studies that show you how to apply your new skills to political, environmental, social, and sports analysis. <p><p>At the end, you will have a solid set of the professional skills that can lead to all sorts of new career opportunities. Sound too good to be true? Download a sample chapter for free from the Murach website and see for yourself how this book can turn you into the data analyst that companies are looking for.
Murder for Pleasure: The Life and Times of the Detective Story
by Howard Haycraft"Genuinely fascinating reading."—The New York Times Book Review "Diverting and patently authoritative."—The New Yorker "Grand and fascinating … a history, a compendium and a critical study all in one, and all first rate."—Rex Stout "A landmark … a brilliant study written with charm and authority."—Ellery Queen "This book is of permanent value. It should be on the shelf of every reader of detective stories."—Erle Stanley Gardner Author Howard Haycraft, an expert in detective fiction, traces the genre's development from the 1840s through the 1940s. Along the way, he charts the innovations of Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, and Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as the modern influence of George Simenon, Josephine Tey, and others. Additional topics include a survey of the critical literature, a detective story quiz, and a Who's Who in Detection.
Murder Your Darlings: And Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser
by Roy Peter ClarkFrom one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to Strunk and White.With so many excellent writing guides lining bookstore shelves, it can be hard to know where to look for the best advice. Should you go with Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott? Maybe William Zinsser or Stephen King would be more appropriate. Then again, what about the classics -- Strunk and White, or even Aristotle himself?Thankfully, your search is over. In Murder Your Darlings, Roy Peter Clark, who has been a beloved and revered writing teacher to children and Pulitzer Prize winners alike for more than thirty years, has compiled a remarkable collection of more than 100 of the best writing tips from fifty of the best writing books of all time. With a chapter devoted to each key strategy, Clark expands and contextualizes the original author's suggestions and offers anecdotes about how each one helped him or other writers sharpen their skills. An invaluable resource for writers of all kinds, Murder Your Darlings is an inspiring and edifying ode to the craft of writing.
Murderers' Row: An International Murderers' Who's Who
by Robin Odell Wilfred GreggCriminoloogist Robin Odell has compiled this gruesome gallery of cases from all over the world, revealing the growth in serial slayings, contract killings and middle-class murders and investigating what motivates people to commit the ultimate crime. As well as gangsters and ordinary felons, the book includes doctors, millionaries, housewives, children, lawyers, accountants, officers and gentlemen who have succumbed to the killing instinct. Behind the sensational names concocted by the tabloid press - 'Boston Strangler', 'Dracula Killer', 'Night Stalker', 'Granny Killer' - lurk real murderers committing acts of violence in circumstances often more bizarre than fiction.Arranged in an easy-to-use A-Z format, the book contains over 500 cases from serial killers such as Dennis Nilsen and Ted Bundy, to those such as Jeremy Bamber and Steven Benson who dispatched their parents for money; from murderous New Zealand teenagers whose story made a successful film, to the many doctors and nurses who took life instead of saving it; from unsolved murders such as the murder of Little Gregory in France to the paid assignments of John Waynes Hearn, a Vietnam veteran who killed to order. The result is a classic of true crime, a definitive work on murder as a worldwide phenomenon.
Museums and Source Communities: A Routledge Reader
by Laura Peers Alison K. BrownThis volume combines some of the most influential published research in this emerging field with newly commissioned essays on the issues, problems and lessons involved in collaborating museums and source communities. Focusing on museums in the UK, North America and the Pacific, the book highlights three areas which demonstrate the new developments most clearly: the museum as field site or 'contact zone' - a place which source community members enter for purposes of consultation and collaboration visual repatriation - the use of photography to return images of ancestors, historical moments and material heritage to source communities exhibition case studies - these are discussed to reveal the implications of cross-cultural and collaborative research for museums, and how such projects have challenged established attitudes and practices. As the first overview of its kind, this collection will be essential reading for museum staff working with source communities, for community members involved with museum programmes, and for students and academics in museum studies and social anthropology.
Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide To The Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, And Strange World Of Fungi
by Diane Borsato“A merry, idiosyncratic guide, charmingly illustrated.”—Eugenia Bone, The Wall Street Journal An illustrated guide to over 100 types of mushrooms, offering insights and stories about these mysterious organisms An incredible diversity of fungi is flourishing all around us, not just in the forest but in parks, markets, and even museums. Once you know how to look, you can find mushrooms named after fairies and demons, mushrooms that look so much like woodland birds they are shot at by hunters, mushrooms that glow in the dark . . . and so much more. Beyond serving as a guide for identification, Mushrooming explores how “the quiet hunt” can radically expand our perspectives, connect us to nature, and enrich our lives. Whether you’re a beginner forager or an expert mycophile, this is the perfect handbook to spark your curiosity and deepen your appreciation for the fantastic, delicious, deadly, and strange world of fungi.
Mushrooms of British Columbia (Royal BC Museum Handbook)
by Kem Luther Andy MacKinnon“This book will expand the pleasure and knowledge of anyone who spends time in nature.”— Robert BatemanWith more species of fungi than any other region in Canada, British Columbia is a rich playground for mushroom hunters. Now there's Mushrooms of British Columbia, the newest handbook from the Royal BC Museum. It's perfect for anyone wanting to know more about BC mushrooms—whether for study, harvest, photography or appreciation.Authors and mushroom experts Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther bring a practical and playful approach to helping people quickly and confidently identify the mushrooms of British Columbia. Common names trump technical terminology, fungi are grouped by overall shape, and written descriptions of more than 350 common species are reinforced with carefully curated diagnostic images.This is the go-to guidebook for anyone, amateur or expert, who loves to study, draw, photograph and eat BC mushrooms.
Mushrooms of Hawai'i: An Identification Guide
by Don E. Hemmes Dennis E. DesjardinHawai'i is known for its verdant mountains and colorful ocean ecosystems, but few realize the depth and range of the islands' mushroom diversity. In fact, Hawai'i is home to over 230 species of mushrooms that are prized by foragers from around the world. In Mushrooms of Hawai'i, Don Hemmes and Dennis Desjardin present a beautiful and comprehensive guide to the treasure trove of mycological life in the Aloha State. Inside you'll find information on Mushroom identification Culinary and medicinal uses of Hawaiian mushrooms Where to find the best mushroom-hunting spots The seasonality of Hawaiian mushrooms And everything else you might need to make your foraging adventure a success. Mushrooms of Hawai'i also includes beautiful illustrations to help you identify familiar treasures like morels, well-known dangers like Amanita muscaria, and exciting species unique to the islands. Whether you're hunting Copelandia cyanescens ("magic" mushrooms) in the pasture grasses high in the mountains of Maui, or foraging for Laetiporus (chicken of the woods), an edible mushroom sought after by foodies for its uniquely delicious taste, this book is the must-have guide for fungophiles.
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest: Timber Press Field Guide (A Timber Press Field Guide)
by Joe Ammirati Steve TrudellExplore the heart of mushroom country The Pacific Northwest is one of the best places to find mushrooms—they are both abundant and spectacularly diverse. Yet until now, there has been no mushroom guide that focuses on the region. This compact, beautifully illustrated guide presents descriptions and photographs of 460 of the region's mushrooms. In addition to profiles on individual species, Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest also includes a general discussion and definition of fungi, information on where to find mushrooms and guidelines on collecting them, an overview of fungus ecology, and a discussion on how to avoid mushroom poisoning.