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21st Century Economics: Perspectives of Socioeconomics for a Changing World
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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ASIN: 0312161999 |
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As the twenty-first century looms ahead, it is becoming increasingly clear that economic life will be different on the other side of the millennium. In Twenty-First Century Economics, the editors have assembled a group of leading economists and scholars to provide authoritative analyses of the powerful forces now shaping economic systems and to estimate where these trends are headed. The essays compare the Information Revolution of today to the Industrial Revolution of yesterday and show how, for the first time in history, economic affairs are being organized around the pursuit of knowledge.
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Right on Target! Penetrating!.......1999-07-05
A wealth of valuable insights into the workings of the new global economy. Halal, Taylor, and their contributors have laid bare the type of world we will soon be living in. I can't praise this book enough. Buy it!
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This widely used book in many printings begins with answers to forty commonly asked questions of first-year law students. It specifies a six-step approach to briefing a case with specific guidelines for accomplishing each step. The process of briefing cases is then demonstrated with excellent and poor briefs of increasing complexity. Emphasis is placed initially on the techniques of briefing as an introduction to the learning of legal reasoning, the first priority of the first year of law school.
In addition, the book also demonstrates the relevance of more advanced modes of legal reasoning, including positivist, pragmatic, policy oriented, natural-law and other perspectives applied in decoding and understanding cases. In its introduction of jurisprudential perspectives, Learning Legal Reasoning transcends the typical technical/positivist orientation of most first-year materials.
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A rare balance of wisdom and heart.......2007-10-02
I was first directed toward Mr. Delaney's work by Atticus Falcon in his work, Planet Law School II. I had not yet started law school, and felt the urgent need to learn everything there was about law BEFORE I began. I felt like a complete failure as I slogged through hornbooks and tried to do hypotheticals with no background in law or real idea of what I was getting into. The cart was definitely before the horse. When I received Delaney's book, it was one week before my first semester began, and I was a wreck. From the beginning, Delaney pulled my shoulders from around my ears, offering me reassurance, definitions and tools in clear English, with clear sympathy for my plight. It was as if he were a personal tutor, therapist and mentor, eager for my success but sensitive to my level of capability from moment to moment.
I can't say that I know what I'm doing now (I'm only a month in), but I know how to move forth without panic attacks and with enjoyment of the process, as I briefly brief cases and organize my materials into notes and outlines that I trust will help me succeed when exams finally come. Delaney's example briefs are excellent, and he gives you the opportunity to learn how to develop your own excellent style. (My only critique is that his negative examples are just too sloppy to be realistic. I hope.)
Please get this book, in order to spare you the unnecessary "hazing" stress of first semester, and to experience the joy of studying, learning and mastering a subject as interesting as the law. I also strongly recommend his second book, How to Do Your Best on Law School Exams, which you'll definitely need as well -- in it, he explains how to outline and note-take to best effect from day one. He also addresses different cognitive learning styles and how they affect your study for law exams -- where you may need to focus more substantial energy depending on your personal strengths and weaknesses.
Finally, no, I do not know the author, I'm just really grateful!
Delaney's Legal Reasoning Book.......2007-09-18
I am a 1L at a T5 and I have found Delaney's books to be very helpful. When you start to panic during law school, this book will make a nice security blanket; his book on law school exams is also very helpful.
Introduction to Law school.......2007-09-12
I thought it was a great book to help i preparing for law school - do your own brief then check your answers... However, I found that it left out one important element (that or I just didn't pick up on it) in composing a brief- the rule.
Great buy!.......2007-09-12
Great book with a lot of insightful advice. I keep it handy while case briefing. Highly recommended!
legal reasoning very informative.......2007-09-10
I read this before my first day of law school and it helped me a lot. I'd recommend it to any incoming first year.
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Safe Operations of Agricultural Equipment: Student Manual
Dale Hull , and
Thomas Silletto
Manufacturer: Hobar Publications
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ASIN: 0913163279 |
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This quality manual meets Federal Regulations for training young people to work in agricultural occupations. It represents the 24-hour tractor and machine operation program. Consisting of 11 units, this manual covers all the phases of agricultural equipment and farmstead safety. The 11 units are titled: Safety is No Accident; Instruments & Controls; Maintenance and Safety Checks; Starting & Stopping Tractors; Tractor Safety on the Farm; Tractor Safety on the Road; Tractor Hitches, PTO, and Hydraulics; Why Farm Machinery Accidents Occur; Farm Machinery Accident Situations; Farmstead Safety; and Safety Standards for Agricultural Tractors and Implements. Each unit includes a student worksheet and a checksheet with questions related to the materials covered in the unit.
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Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment
Thomas A. Silletto , and
Dale O. Hull
Manufacturer: Hobar Publications
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Outside Directors in Family Owned Business
Leon A. Danco , and
Donald J. Jonovic
Manufacturer: Center for Family Business
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Beyond Survival, A Guide For Business Owners And Their Families
ASIN: 096036143X |
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The book is about concepts and practices -- proven invaluable -- in family-owned business.
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Small Business Management, published by International Council of Small Business on July 1, 1987. The length of the article is 613 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: Outside directors in the family-owned business. (book reviews)
Author: Alan C. Filley
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Journal of Small Business Management (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1987
Publisher: International Council of Small Business
Volume: v25
Page: p72(2)
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Brazilian Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary politics of South America's largest democracy. Accessibly written for students, the book traces the major trends in Brazil's political development and analyses the main challenges facing the country today. Topics covered include the crisis of the state, economic and political causes of inequality and poverty, the failures of the electoral and party system, the widening array of social movements and non-governmental organizations, and the heightened role of Brazil in the areas of international trade, security and diplomacy.Focusing on five key themes - the strength of the state, representation, social equity, citizenship and political participation, and the role of the state in a global community of states - Alfred Montero shows that Brazilian democracy has advanced greatly in recent years. However, this process is a complex one and, as the author cautions, Brazilian democracy still has a long way to go. But the high public expectations which accompanied the election of Lula da Silva to the presidency in 2002 have given Brazilian politics a renewed optimism and momentum. By building on the achievements of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1994-2002), the book concludes that the Lula presidency holds out the hope of changing Brazilian politics for the long haul.Divided into 8 chapters, each containing a concise introduction outlining the core issues for discussion and a conclusion summarising key points, this book offers the most complete primer available for anyone interested in the politics of contemporary Brazil.
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Reforming Brazil (Western Hemisphere Studies)
Cristina Bordin
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ASIN: 0739105876 |
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This groundbreaking work is the first volume in English to examine Brazil's historic policy reforms of the 1990s and the political, economic, and social results. Collecting essays by top Brazilianist scholars from various disciplines and intellectual traditions, Reforming Brazil provides new insights for international policy makers, economists, and scholars of Brazil.
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Reforming the Labor Market in a Liberalized Economy (Inter-American Development Bank)
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ASIN: 0940602962 |
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A more productive labor force is essential for sustained growth in Latin America. How do existing labor market regulations affect the region's economic liberalization process? And what is needed to make labor markets function better?
Reforming the Labor Market in a Liberalized Economy examines policies and regulations that balance the needs of capital and labor. It points to the strong need for regulatory and institutional reforms to maximize the efficiency and production of Latin America's labor market. Specifically, countries must define what should be covered by legal regulations and what should be left to negotiation between management and labor; produce a transparent atmosphere that depoliticizes contract disputes and negotiations; and strengthen institutions responsible for labor policies.
The book describes the legal framework as well as the customs and procedures that regulate labor relations in four Latin American countries; Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.
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How To Win The Internet Game
Declan Dunn
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Announcing the high performance marketing system from Declan Dunn....Net Profits: How to Win the Internet Game
Proven Guerilla Tactics Of the $65,000 Affiliate, the $750,000 Super Affiliate, and the$600,000/6 wks. Performance Network
There are 2 types of companies on the Internet; those who test, and those who lose money.
Which will you be? Nothing else matters.
That is what the $65,000 challenge is all about. You do not need experience or genius to win the Internet game. You just need to beat the results of 1 affiliate.
All you need are performance and profits. Net Profits is your guide. Here's how:
1. Right now, 95% of Internet companies do not make near as much money as they should. The Net Profits workbook and 2 CD audio seminars will give you the strategies and guidance you need to finally tap into the sales power of the Internet. It is a system designed to power business and sales from 0 to 60 in 90 days or less. That's performance.
2. Lots of people talk about doing business on the `Net, but just a few people really do it. This system is based on the best marketing experts, presented with a challenge to better the results of the $65,000 affiliate. Apply marketing genius to a challenge and you get ideas, strategies you can use in your business today.
3. At each step you are challenged to develop your own specific business using the Net Profits workbook and Action Plan. As you follow the complete, 10 Step Action Plan, you will find a strategy to test your idea quickly and cost effectively.
4. Remember, the real power on the Internet is your network of businesses. This system was developed in house at Activemarketplace and tested in a growing network of business small and large, just like you. There is nothing like this on the market.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Affiliate Resource - very impressive.......2001-01-06
I have personally been working affiliate marketing for the last2 years through my site ... I bought Declan's book to see if it was true that this book really did give an insight into techniques I hadn't tried on the Net. I have to admit I have been very impressed by the interviews in the book (everyone loves case studies) and the practical tips. It is the type of book I will keep coming back to for guidance in my own business. There is a great section on the oneandonly affiliate program which makes for inspiring reading. The bottom line is that this is another great resource for those who really want to make a good second income. I recommend this book to anyone who loves the internet, is willing to learn, has a few hours a week and most important of all will stick at it.
Andy Brown ...
Great information!.......2000-09-03
Focused on performance marketing and affiliate programs, this book offers a lot of information to the beginner *and* the advanced marketer. I read Winning the Affiliate Game and was impressed, but this is much more detailed, with a stronger direct response message. (It's also one of Dunn's less expensive products.) If you own a Web site and want to increase your revenue, or if you are looking for no risk advertising partners, you'll definitely learn something new here.
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Cash in with the only insider’s guide to Internet gambling that teaches players what they need to know to master a wide variety of online games of chance.
Internet gambling is fast becoming the most popular form of online entertainment and respected gaming columnist J. Phillip Vogel is its foremost expert. In this essential book, he provides insider instruction and advice on how to play—and how to win—all kinds of online casino games. Vogel demystifies and dissects all topics related to Internet gambling, including the history of online gambling, how to get started, choosing the best sites, understanding the various kinds of software available, the technical difficulties one might expect to encounter, managing money, and more.
Everything from poker to lotto to bingo to sports betting is covered here, and Vogel walks readers through all of the rules and strategies. What’s more, he reveals the pitfalls and traps that every online gambler should watch for. Find out which sites are reliable, which sites to avoid, and how to beat the house!
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An e-biz in every closet. Get into Auction Action! Start and grow a profitable Internet auction business.
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How to Win at Online Gambling: Play and Win on the Internet
Manufacturer: Carlton Publishing Group
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ASIN: 1844424537 |
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How to Win at Online Gambling is a complete guide to getting the most from the world's fastest-growing forms of gambling?those that you find online. All the casino favorites have become well established in new virtual guises but, as with every new trend and technology, there is a learning curve and few are those who just logon to www.casino.com and start winning! There are many pratfalls and potential problems and this book guides the reader past all of them, ensuring that every betting experience on the Internet is a good one. Questions for the beginner, like ?where do I start ?? and ?which games are the easiest to play ?? are all answered and there are reference sections listing useful sites for the experienced player who wants to get more from the net. With chapters on casino betting, sports betting, legal issues, registering and even knowing when to stop, How to Win at Online Gambling has everything you need to set up and improve your chances of winning!
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- How to live better on less
- Best tips on saving money that I've seen
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Thrifting into a Debt-Free, Carefree Lifestyle
Marguerite Hartt
Manufacturer: Universal Publishers
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ASIN: 1581126026 |
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THRIFTING INTO A DEBT-FREE, CAREFREE LIFESTYLE provides tips to the reader for savings on virtually every good and service, including personal stories and examples. The book shows the reader how the opportunities exist everywhere for huge savings, and how once the reader has recognized the hidden expenditures, he/she will save money easily and achieve a debt-free, more rewarding life.
Customer Reviews:
How to live better on less.......2003-06-27
This book pointed out some of my extravagant ways and helped me to re-evaluate how I could live better on less money. I learned of all the places that you really can save money, besides the big
discount stores that advertise so much, but are not really saving you as much as Ms. Hartt points out.
Best tips on saving money that I've seen.......2003-06-13
This book covers about every type of product that you will ever buy, including real estate. With the tips in this book, I have saved a considerable amount of money on my own and for my son when he bought his home.
saving money, living better and loving it.......2003-01-25
Since reading this book, I have begun to spend less money and manage my debt. With all the helpful advice in the book, I plan to be free of debt very soon. It is a wonderful book!!!
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- America: Who Stole The Dream?
- American Industry: Structure, Conduct, Performance (Second Edition)
- An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto
- Bandwagon Effects in High Technology Industries
- Bayesian Economics Through Numerical Methods: A Guide to Econometrics and Decision-Making with Prior Information
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