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The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in HistorySix months after its American introduction in 1985, the Yugo was a punch line; within a year, it was a staple of late-night comedy. By 2000, NPR's Car Talk declared it "the worst car of the millennium." And for most Americans that's where the...
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Almanac of Business & Industrial Financial RatiosAuthor: Philip WilsonPublisher: CCH IncorporatedPublished: 08/21/2015Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 4.50lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.50w x 1.70dISBN: 9780808041092This title is only available via back order
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Delta Empire: Lee Wilson and the Transformation of Agriculture in the New SouthIn Delta Empire: Lee Wilson and the Transformation of Agriculture in the New South Jeannie Whayne employs the fascinating history of a powerful plantation owner in the Arkansas delta to recount the evolution of southern agriculture from the late nineteenth century through World War...
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Copper Stain: Asarco's Legacy in El Pasovolume 1"The convertors would spew it out," employee Arturo Hernandez recalled, referring to molten metal. "You'd see the ground, the dirt, catch on fire. . . . If you slip, you'd be like a little pat of butter, melting away." Hernandez was describing work at...
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Korean Way in Business: Understanding and Dealing with the South Koreans in BusinessLearn the ins and outs of conducting business in South Korea. South Korean companies and technology have suddenly conquered the world. Samsung, Hyundai and LG are industry leaders and the global brands. Korean culture in the form of K-Pop music videos and "Korean Wave"...
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Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex WorldListen to people in every field and you'll hear a call for more sophisticated leadership-for leaders who can solve more complex problems than the human race has ever faced. But these leaders won't simply come to the fore; we have to develop them, and...
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The External Control of Organizations: A Resource Dependence PerspectiveAmong the most widely cited books in the social sciences, The External Control of Organizations has long been required reading for any student of organization studies. The book, reissued on its 25th anniversary as part of the Stanford Business Classics series, includes a new...
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Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding LifeNew York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and Shark on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their...
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So, How Long Have You Been Native?: Life as an Alaska Native Tour GuideSo, How Long Have You Been Native? is Alexis C. Bunten's firsthand account of what it is like to work in the Alaska cultural tourism industry. An Alaska Native and anthropologist, she spent two seasons working for a tribally owned tourism business that markets...
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None of My BusinessAfter decades covering war and disaster, bestselling author and acclaimed satirist P. J. O'Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet--business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. Want to get rich overnight for free in 3 easy steps with no risk? Then don't...
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None of My BusinessAfter decades covering war and disaster, bestselling author and acclaimed satirist P. J. O'Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet--business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. Want to get rich overnight for free in 3 easy steps with no risk? Then don't...
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Counting for Nothing: What Men Value and What Women Are WorthSafe drinking water counts for nothing. A pollution-free environment counts for nothing. Even some people - namely women - count for nothing. This is the case, at least, according to the United Nations System of National Accounts. Author Marilyn Waring, former New Zealand M.P.,...
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Regulatory Politics in TransitionIn Regulatory Politics in Transition Marc Eisner argues that to understand fully the importance of regulatory policy we need to survey the critical policy shifts brought about during the Progressive period, the New Deal, and the contemporary period. Eisner adopts a regulatory regime framework...
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The Hidden Hand of American Hegemony: Scenes from Private Tombs in New Kingdom ThebesBetween 1973 and 1980, the cost of crude oil rose suddenly and dramatically, precipitating convulsions in international politics. Conventional wisdom holds that international capital markets adjusted automatically and remarkably well: enormous amounts of money flowed into oil-rich states, and efficient markets then placed that...
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Leading Without Power: Finding Hope in Serving CommunitySimple yet profound, Max De Pree's observations are often quoted by America's top CEOs, educators, and opinion makers. The best-selling author of Leadership Is an Art and Leadership Jazz, he has done no less than revolutionize leadership thinking and practice. Now, in Leading Without...
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Nature's Keepers: The Remarkable Story of How the Nature Conservancy Became the Largest Environmental Organization in the WorldWith more than $3.7 billion in assets and annual revenue of $800 million, the Nature Conservancy has generated staggering growth that would be the envy of any business. Incorporated in 1951 by a small circle of concerned ecologists, the Conservancy has grown financially into...
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The School Administrator's Complete Letter Book [With CDROM]The School Administrator's Complete Letter Book with CD-ROM, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive selection of model letters and memos for a wide variety of educational purposes and situations. This book and its accompanying CD contain a gold mine of tested, usable letters and other...
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The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea MarketsFlea Markets are considered one of the most democratic institutions around. A man wants to sell something, he pays a small fee for a space in an outdoor parking lot or a farmer's field, brings his own table, puts out his wares and he's...
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Fish! Tales: Real-Life Stories to Help You Transform Your Workplace and Your LifeFish told the story of a fictional company which transformed itself by applying lessons learned from Seattles famous Pike Place Fish market. Now, with Fish Tales, readers can learn how real-life businesses and individuals energized their workplaces--and their lives--by implementing the lessons from Fish...
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Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary LifeHow did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclectic-design chic with their own HGTV show? They never let fear get in the way of a great idea. Leanne and Steve Ford share their secrets...
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