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This volume brings together some of the best writing published in the journal Management Learning since its re-launch under this title in 1994. The selection very much reflects the mission of the journal to act as a showcase for innovative, international and interdisciplinary work which covers a wide gamut of issues connected to management, organizations, learning and knowledge. The field of management learning, widely drawn in this way, brings together some of the key preoccupations within several areas of management, organization studies and social science more generally. Learning and knowledge have become central themes within thee areas for several reasons, both practical and theoretical. These include the way that organizational learning is seen as a key source of competitive advantage, and the wider analysis that individuals and organizations now inhabit a `knowledge economy'. Theoretically, recent years have seen emerging understandings of the social significance of `communities of practice', whilst learning in its many manifestations is increasingly seen as being imbricated in issues of power. This latter points to one of the particular areas which has been a focus for the journal, namely more critically orientated approaches to management learning.

This collection provides readings grouped under six key headings which reflect where some of the most influential and provocative work in the field has been done over recent years, namely:

- Organizational Learning and Learning Organizations

- Individual Learning

- Critical Approaches to Management Education and Learning

- Pedagogical Practice

- Globalization and Management Learning

- Beyond Management Learning

Along with an editorial introduction, this volume will provide a unique and invaluable resource for anyone studying or researching management learning and cognate areas, by bringing together some of the best peer-reviewed work in the field.

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Essential Readings in Management Learning
Kate Wall
Manufacturer: Sage Pubns 01/31/2004
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MBZSAE

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This National Research Council report reviews the current status of the plant, which is now fast progressing from its wild state to commercial production of impressive magnitude. In particular, the intention is to highlight the uncertainties inherent in growing and selling a new farm product. This is not to dampen enthusiasm for a crop that has truly exciting promise, but to point out unresolved questions, so that farmers and investors can appreciate the economic risks and researchers can determine where their knowledge and talents can best be applied.

It is now clear that this wild desert plant can be commercially cultivated. On sites where it is adapted, it will flower, and it will set its seed in plantations. But survival is not enough, the plants must produce yields that can be harvested and sold at a profit. This is where the uncertainty lies.

Even in commerce, however, jojoba has made a promising start. Since 1982, mounting numbers of farmers in Arizona, California, Israel, and northern Mexico have obtained commercial harvests of seed. Moreover, a number of brokers and small companies have sold increasing amounts of jojoba oil harvested from both wild stands and plantations.

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Jojoba; new crop for arid lands, new raw material for industry
National Research Council. Office of International Affairs. Board on Science and Technology for International Development. Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation.
Manufacturer: National Academy Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LYO920

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This book brings together a variety of review articles on dynamical phenomena in the solar corona in order to work out the unifying aspects of magnetic energy releases. The experimental data from groundbased methods of radio astronomy as well as from satellites are also discussed. The book addresses researchers in astrophysics, and planetary science but should also be accessible to graduate students.

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Addresses reservoirs as unique ecological systems and presents research indicating that reservoirs fall into two or three highly concatenated, interactive ecological systems ranging from riverine to lacustrine or hybrid systems. Includes some controversial concepts about the limnology of reservoirs, which make for interesting reading.

Reservoir Limnology: Ecological Perspectives

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Reservoir Limnology: Ecological Perspectives
Kent W. Thornton
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MU7HBS

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques: The Essential Guard (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques series)

It's a must buy if you want to improve your game!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques: The Essential Guard (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques series)
Kid Peligro , and Rodrigo Medeiros
Manufacturer: Invisible Cities Press Llc
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931229414

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The nuances of the guard, the most important position in jiu-jitsu, are covered in this instructional guide that teaches practitioners how to put up an impenetrable defense to any opponent. Showing how a myriad of techniques originate in the guard, including sweeps, reversals, and submissions, these drills demonstrate how small changes in hip position and weight distribution can make the difference between success and failure in submission combat. Extraordinarily detailed with tips from leading black belts and down-to-earth advice on what to think about during a match, this guide is instructive reading for even advanced belts seeking to refine their game.

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Very satisfied.......2007-09-24

I found this book very useful and well laid out. I use this book whenever i get busy at work and can't attend bjj class as often as i would like. Very easy to understand with good pictures. My only negative comment is i wish the butterfly guard section was thicker.

Great Book.......2007-07-08

I loved this book the second I opened it. This book has a great lay out and an easy step by step process to help any gaurd game at any level. I opened it a read it the first day and put some new simple techniques into effect my first session. The chapter on setting up and combonations from one technique to another is GREAT, This is what all new BJJ strive for. Great book and a must get for anyone interested in improving there gaurd game.

Amazing Regard to Details.......2006-04-09

This book is going to greatly improve your understanding of the guard, wow, all the small details, and focuses on different aspects of the guard makes this book a must have. It is all done with the Gi. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in improving their game.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques: The Essential Guard (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques series).......2006-03-21

Its ok but I was hoping for some escapes from guard as well and there seems to be none in this book.

It's a must buy if you want to improve your game!.......2006-03-16

Kid Peligro's books just keep getting better and better. More organization and picture quality than previous books.

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A selective guide to outdoor activity in Nova Scotia, including both challenging, invigoratin recreation and relaxing activities. Organized by region, this book has activities for all ages.

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One day, Mr. Bambert, a sweet but shy man, decides to send 11 stories out into the world. He attaches them to little hot-air balloons and lets them go on windy nights with a letter asking that whoever finds them sends them back—wherever the stories are returned from is where they will be set. The 11th story is blank—Bambert hopes it will write itself. Slowly the stories come back, with postmarks from all over the world, including one from the past. All that’s left is the last one, the one that has to write itself. . . .

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Postmark America.......2005-04-20

Having fallen in love with grown-up but little Bambert, who sends the stories in his "Book of Wishes" out into the world tied to hot-air balloons, powered by tea lights, I wanted to let him know that all eleven, including the last story, the one that is going to write itself, have been found. Not to mention thoroughly enjoyed. This book is whimsical in the best way and the writing is pure and clean; deceptively simple yet complex. Translated from the German.

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Consumer Behaviour in Tourism takes a broad view of tourism and looks at consumer behaviour in a number of sectors including:
* tour operation
* tourist destinations
* hospitality
* visitor attractions
* retail travel
* transport

Now fully revised and updated, the second edition of this bestselling text looks provides an international perspective on consumer behaviour in tourism through the use of numerous examples and case studies drawn from a range of different regions of the world; an exploration of national differences in consumer culture; the dissemination of research findings and concepts from a number of different regions of the world. This second edition includes new chapters on ecotourists, destination image and choice, terrorism and the tourism market, the internet and tourist behaviour and the rise of the no frills markets. It also includes new material on health concerns and government travel advice, events and festivals, business travel, national and cultural differences and more.

Each chapter features conclusions, discussion points and essay questions, and exercises, at the end, to help tutors direct student-centred learning and to allow the reader to check their understanding of what they have read.

Cases include: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Currency exchange rates as a determinant of tourist behaviour; The adventure tourism market in the USA and New Zealand; The Chinese tourism market; The Islamic tourism market; The impact of terrorism on tourist behaviour; The health tourism market including cosmetic surgery tourism; The UK outbound market; The international conference market; Travellers experience websites; The international theme park market; The festivals and events market around the world 'Dark' tourism

* Fully revised with new case studies including the Chinese and Islamic tourism markets, the impact of terrorism on tourist behaviour, the international conference market and adventure tourism marketing in the USA and New Zealand
* Theories revised and expanded to include national and cultural differences, destination choice and how purchase decisions are made, the effect of the internet, terrorism, health concerns, government travel advice and much more
* An interactive text with exercises and discussion points

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Good marketing book in specific segment.......2002-02-27

It is an useful book to look into the tourism market which is apotential yet challenging industry. It provides an insight to study the tourist industry in marketing perspectives.

This text offers an international perspective on consumer behaviour in tourism in a number of aspects including: tour operation; tourist destinations; hospitality; visitor attractions; retail travel and transport. Case studies are used from a range of different world regions.

It takes a broad view of tourism and looks at consumer behaviour in a number of sectors.
If you study in tourism or hospitality industry, this book can help you to get more leaning insight pinpoint to the marketing problems.

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Consumers' planned behavior is often very different to what is actually consumed. Consumer plans can relate to four behaviors: planned and done (deliberate strategies); and unplanned and not done (unused strategies). This book examines alternative theories and the empirical testing of trade-offs we make in life among work, travel, and personal maintenance actions and how our plans relate to what we actually do. Tourism Behaviour considers plans and behaviors for tourist spending, length of stay, attractions, destinations, accommodation and activities, and investigates how marketing strategies affect consumer plans. This book provides new theory, empirical studies, and practical insights of significant interest to travel and leisure researchers, destination marketing managers, and advanced students in tourism and consumer behavior.

Culinary Taste: Consumer Behaviour in the International Restaurant Sector (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism) (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism)

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Culinary Taste: Consumer Behaviour in the International Restaurant Sector (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism) (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism)
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Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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Binding: Paperback

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* Provides wide-ranging insight into the nature of culinary taste as expressed in commercial restaurant settings * Evaluates the influence on culinary taste of a variety of factors such as: social class, gender, health awareness, marketing and geography * Considers the importance of understanding these issues for business management and for success in the hospitality industry today Culinary Taste: Consumer Behaviour in the International Restaurant Sector looks at the factors that influence our culinary tastes and dining behaviour, illustrating how they can translate into successful business in industry. With a foreword from Prue Leith, restaurateur, author, teacher, and prolific cookery writer and novelist, and a list of well-known and respected international contributors from the UK, France, Australia and Switzerland, this text discusses the issues involved from a multitude of angles, illustrating how an understanding of such factors can aid successful restaurant management.

The influence of perceived body image, vanity and personal values on food consumption and related behaviour.: An article from: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management

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The influence of perceived body image, vanity and personal values on food consumption and related behaviour.: An article from: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Barry O'Mahony , and John Hall
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6780 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The influence of perceived body image, vanity and personal values on food consumption and related behaviour.
Author: Barry O'Mahony
Publication: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 14 Issue: 1 Page: 57(13)

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The perceived importance of price as one hotel selection dimension [An article from: Tourism Management]

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The perceived importance of price as one hotel selection dimension [An article from: Tourism Management]
T. Lockyer
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000RR4XFE

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This digital document is a journal article from Tourism Management, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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A review of the literature reveals numerous research projects which have considered the factors important in the selection of hotel/motel accommodation. These projects adopted a closed question approach and almost uniformly reported that cleanliness was the most important attribute, with price being rated far less important (Hosp. Res. J. 19(4) (1996) 113).Taking a fresh approach, this research focuses specifically on gaining an understanding of the impact of price in accommodation selection, and to do this three focus groups were established comprising 42 participants who were asked to participate in both open and closed questions. Of particular interest was that although the findings from the closed questions were very similar to other research (Int. J. Contemp. Hosp. Manage. 6(14) (2002) 294), the focus group discussion identified quite a different perspective: that price should not be considered along with other attributes but needs special consideration. The research identified 'trigger points' which play an important part in the potential guest purchase decision process.

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Consumer Behaviour in the Food Industry
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This in-depth account of events in Nigeria since 1986 uses research and firsthand accounts to reveal the relationship between the military and the state bureaucracy and attempts to create economic development. Dibie argues that the weak relationship between the juntas that have ruled and the bureaucracy that has administered the state has led to failure. He concludes with possible solutions that will allow improvements in the policy making system of Nigeria.

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The use of sanctions is increasing in the post-Cold War world. Along with this increase, the international community must ask itself whether sanctions "work," in the sense that they incite citizens to change or overthrow an offending government, and whether sanctions are really less damaging than the alternative of war. Here for the first time, sanctions and humanitarian aid experts converge on these questions and consider the humanitarian impacts of sanctions along with their potential political benefits. The results show that often the most vulnerable members of targeted societies pay the price of sanctions, and that in addition, the international system is called upon to compensate the victims for the undeniable pain they have suffered. Well-chosen case studies of South Africa, Iraq, the former Yugoslavia, and Haiti illustrate how much pain the community of states is willing to inflict upon civilians in the quest for political gains. Together with an analytical framework and policy conclusions, this important book seeks to clarify the range of options and strategies to policymakers who impose sanctions and to humanitarian officials who operate in sanctioned environments.

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Geology is an extremely visual subject, and In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story. Written by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, In Search of Ancient Oregon is a book for all those interested in Oregon's landscapes and environments. It presents fine-art-quality color photographs of well-known features such as Mount Hood, Crater Lake, Smith Rock, Steens Mountain, the Columbia River Gorge, and Cannon Beach, and scenic, not so well known places such as Jordan Craters, Leslie Gulch, Abert Rim, Hells Canyon, Elkhorn Mountains, and Three Fingered Jack. Each of the more than 220 stunning photographs is accompanied by readable text, presenting the story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved — and what we may expect in the future. Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in Oregon's natural history can easily understand. The combination of extraordinary photographs and the author's lucid explanations make this book both unique and essential for those curious about our own contemporary landscape.

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Wonderful, beautiful book.......2007-10-03

This book is beautifully illustrated and well written, making it easy to grasp the geological concepts. I feel like I found a treasure. I have lived in Oregon all of my life. Now I am looking at the view of the mountains and river valleys--as well as that pile of "pretty" rocks in my yard-- with new eyes...

great gift - surprisingly interesting!.......2007-01-12

I gave this book to my husband, at his request. He's an engineer, so I figured that this would be a book that interested similar minds. :) It turns out to be really facinating - our extended family and friends have enjoyed sharing it, and the photos are beautiful and interesting for all ages. My only wish is that it still was easy to find in hardback, as I think that would be nice.

The book is written "story-style," which makes the information a lot more palatable to those who don't have a geology background. The historical and environmental perspectives are woven together with very thoughtful writing. There is a lot of data in this book, but I don't think it reads like a textbook, which is nice.

Overall, this is a great book. It makes a wonderful gift for just about anyone who appreciates the environment or anyone who has an interest in understanding the land formations they see or live on.

Remarkable book for specific examples and photos .......2006-05-23

In describing the events and processes in Oregon's geological history the author repeatedly references and explains familiar landscape features. (E.g. Alameda Ridge is a gravel bar left by the Lake Missoula Floods entering the Portland Basin. Mt. Scott, Rocky Butte and Powell Butte are all remnants of Pleistocene volcanoes. ) This makes the geology lesson both clearer and more interesting. Likewise, descriptions of flora and fauna further illustrate extant conditions during our state's evolution. With its many excellent photos, the book could easily succeed as a 'coffee table book.'

Fascinating and beautiful book.......2006-03-23

If you have an interest in the geology and natural history of the Oregon region, this is a fascinating and well written book. It's easy to follow and has beautiful photographic illustrations of the material.

ONE WORD; EXCELLENT.......2005-08-03

My wife and I have always been facinated by geology and archeology but find so many books on the subjects difficult,
and at times boring, to read. We live on a fixed, retirement income so must keep our "luxury" expenditures to a minimum.
I bought In Search of Ancient Oregon for my wife on Mother's Day,
and we both found it an absolute gem of easy to read, interesting information with wonderful photographs. The book is everything it was advertised to be, and more. WELL worth the money it cost.

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