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Groucutt Jonathan, 2004

'Mastering e-business' is a solid introduction to the development, positioning and strategic viability of e-business within contemporary society. The book critically examines e-business from both organizational and individual perspectives, delivering fresh insight into this emerging subject area. 'Mastering e-business' focuses on key management, business, marketing and strategic issues. Moreover, it aims to demystify the e-revolution to explain the dynamic nature of the relationship between traditional enterprises, e-business and society. The book searches beyond the bursting dot.com bubble to consider the longer-term strategic implications of e-business for organizations and the wider community. Written in a clear accessible style, each chaper includes mini case studies citing real world examples. 'Mastering e-Business' is an ideal text for students studying modules/courses in e-commerce, e-business, management, operations, marketing and strategy at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Подробнее

Molecular Biology Principles and Practice

Cox Michael M., 2012

Written and illustrated with unsurpassed clarity, Molecular Biology: Principles and Practice introduces fundamental concepts while exposing students to how science is done. The authors convey the sense of joy and excitement that comes from scientific discovery, highlighting the work of researchers who have shaped — and who continue to shape — the field today. Подробнее

Critical Stylistics: The Power of English

Jeffries Lesley, 2009

How does language affect us? Critical Stylistics provides a general theory of the impact that texts can have on readers. This book provides detailed tools of analysis for understanding how texts work. It combines these strengths to uncover the deep-seated ideologies of everyday texts. Подробнее

Dictionary of Finance, Investment and Banking

Banks Erik, 2009

The Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Finance, Investment and Banking is an authoritative and comprehensive reference book covering the essential terminology of the international financial marketplace. This dictionary provides concise and rigorous definitions of over 5,000 terms commonly used in the financial industry, covering the disciplines of accounting, banking, corporate finance, investment management and insurance. Also included are essential formulae and diagrams for enhanced clarification, as well as commonly used acronyms and colloquialisms. Подробнее

E-learning Skills

Clarke Alan, 2008

Including new material on blogs, wikis, podcasts and e-portfolios, the second edition reflects the increasing number of e-learning courses. This practical, flexible text helps students enhance and develop their existing skills whether they are a distance learner, or at an institution which has e-learning integrated into their programmes. Подробнее

Key Concepts in Contemporary Literature

Padley Steve, 2006

Key Concepts in Contemporary Literature offers a comprehensive overview of the literature and critical debates of the period since 1945. Setting texts in their historical, political and cultural contexts, it demonstrates how literature has dealt with and been shaped by the changing face of the modern world. Divided into three clear sections, the volume serves to introduce the significant literary movements, themes and developments of the period since the Second World War and covers a full range of novels, poetry and drama as well as providing a guide to the major critical theories of recent times. Features include an accessible and full overview of the texts, contexts and criticism of the contemporary period, an alphabetical format that makes information quick and easy to find and cross-referencing, and further reading suggestions that provide additional resources for study. Acting as the perfect accompaniment, this is an invaluable guide to anyone navigating their way through the contemporary era and the literature that defines it. Подробнее

Key Concepts in Social Research Methods

Gomm Roger, 2009

This book presents a glossary of terms common in social research. It is organized alphabetically for ease of use. It covers both quantitative and qualitative research and their epistemological underpinnings. It is also closely linked to up-to-date sources of further information to aid learning and understanding. The terms and concepts are fully cross-referenced. An in-depth glossary, this accessible book successfully introduces students to the key concepts and terms used in social research. Terms are organised alphabetically and fully cross-referenced for use of ease. Suggestions for further reading help to consolidate knowledge and aids understanding. Подробнее

Psychology: A Concise Introduction

Griggs Richard A., 2010

A Concise Introduction explores the broad territory of the introductory psychology course while answering the growing need for a shorter, less expensive book. At less than half the price of a standard textbook, it offers an affordable alternative. A built-in Study Guide, written by the author, offers a practical suite of learning aids that foster review and self-assessment without the expense of a separate guide. Подробнее

The Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Diplomacy

Berridge G.R., 2012

Like all professions, diplomacy has spawned its own specialized terminology, and it is this lexicon which provides the thematic spine of this dictionary. It also includes entries on legal terms, political events, international organizations and major figures who have occupied the diplomatic scene or have written influentially about it over the last half millennium. This third edition has been updated with new entries (for example e-diplomacy) and more traditional terms have been slimmed down. The result is an even tighter focus on the language of diplomacy, while making coverage of it even more comprehensive than before. Students of international politics and related subjects as well as junior members of diplomatic services can turn to this book for assistance in understanding the technicalities of diplomatic and associated language. Подробнее

Trusts Law

Webb Charlie, 2011

The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. This second edition of Trusts Law has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in the subject. The authors bring a unique combination of academic knowledge and hands-on commercial experience to the explanation of their subject. For this edition, these practical insights have been further bolstered by the inclusion of a new chapter showing the steps involved in the creation of a trust, illustrated by examples of actual documentation. This is an ideal companion to the subject for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students. The enhanced format includes end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and suggestions for further reading. Подробнее

The Undergraduate Research Handbook

Wisker Gina, 2009

This is a practical, lively, research-informed undergraduate text offering experience, evidence based ideas, advice and information. It provides students with models, tasks and activities to enable them to think through, plan, action, write-up and present their research. It helps to develop ideas, research questions, creative thinking and systematic research practices that will enable students to produce high quality dissertations, assignments and reports. It offers experience, evidence based ideas and advice on all stages of the research process. It not only discusses the major research project or dissertation, but also focuses on a range of research-based work expected from undergraduates at any stage of their degree. It includes material on necessary skills for after graduation. It is a practical, research-informed text providing student researchers with models, tasks and activities to enable them to think through, plan, action, write up and present their research. It will help to develop ideas, creative thinking, and systematic research practices that will enable students to produce high quality dissertations and reports. Подробнее

Criminal Law

Herring Jonathan, 2011

The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. The seventh edition of Criminal Law provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of criminal liability and to the main criminal offences, together with insights into the controversies and debates that surround the subject. The text is written in a clear and engaging style, making the fundamental concepts easy to grasp. This is an ideal companion for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent case law and statutory developments. The enhanced layout includes Hot Topic sections analysing the controversial cases of recent years, plus end of chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading. Подробнее

Legal Method

McLeod Ian, 2011

The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. This eighth edition of Legal Method provides a lively introduction to the nature of the English legal system and its sources, and to the techniques which lawyers use when handling those sources. The text assumes no prior knowledge and makes its content accessible by clarity of expression rather than by dilution of content. In addition to more conventional sources, writers as varied as Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and T. S. Eliot are cited. This is an ideal course companion for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students. The new enhanced layout includes end of chapter summaries and self-test exercises. Подробнее

Mastering Human Resource Management

Cheatle Kelvin, 2001

Mastering Human Resource Management provides an authoritative and accessible guide to this dynamic and fascinating topic. Fully up-to-date, this book encompasses all aspects of the most recent UK and European legislation and case law. Ideal as a valuable study text for the personnel management student, for quick reference by the busy manager or as a problem solver for the interested employee. It takes the reader on an A-Z tour on all matters concerned with managing Human Resources and helps provide direct answers to the day to day issues of managing staff. Подробнее

Mastering Management Skills

Pettinger Richard, 2003

An invaluable guide to successful, profitable, and effective management, this book provides a fully comprehensive introduction to the practical application of management theory. Mastering Management Skills explores the issues, pressures and dilemmas faced by all managers. Setting these wide-ranging and complex situations in a realistic context, the common and universal problems of integrity, leadership, presentation and motivation are addressed. Drawing a direct link between theory, application and practice, demonstrations of managerial expertise — and lack of expertise — are illustrated using examples from all spheres of activity. Discussion questions taken from real situations provide the basis for understanding and developing essential management skills. Подробнее

The Exam Skills Handbook: Achieving Peak Performance

Cottrell Stella, 2012

The Exam Skills Handbook provides an easy-to-follow set of strategies and techniques that build to a plan for achieving your best possible exam performance. It provides practical step-by-step guidance in long-term planning for optimal performance through to last minute revision strategies. As well as its original series of 'ready-made' revision sessions, it provides checklists, structured reflections, and a hallmark page-by-page design that helps you work quickly and easily. You can take charge of your preparation and approach exams with calm and confidence, expertise and enjoyment. Подробнее

Elizabeth Taylor

Smith Susan, 2012

Elizabeth Taylor was one of the major film stars of the twentieth century, embodying all the glamour and allure of Hollywood stardom. Yet her achievements as an actress have often been overshadowed by her beauty and tumultuous life off-screen. To redress this imbalance, Susan Smith offers an illuminating study of Elizabeth Taylor's work in film, exploring her fascinating trajectory from child to adult star. Smith reveals the influence that Taylor's early work exerted over her later career and the ways in which her on-screen identity is profoundly rooted in her association with animals and nature. Smith carefully unpicks what made Taylor such a distinctive and dynamic on-screen performer – from the expressive use she made of her eyes to the dramatic significance of her voice – and considers the importance of certain professional collaborations that Taylor forged during her career, most notably her acting partnership with Montgomery Clift. Подробнее

Key Concepts in Second Language Acquisition

Reinders Hayo, 2011

What does it mean to acquire a language? What is considered a second language in multilingual settings? This practical and comprehensive guide provides an opportunity to consider these issues, providing easy access to concise definitions of key terms and concepts in the study of Second Language Acquisition. Подробнее

The Mature Student's Guide to Writing

Rose Jean, 2012

Through its use of conversational and supportive tones, this popular guide puts readers at ease, assisting the transition to academic study. With clear explanations, summaries and exercises, it is an invaluable companion for the mature student. This third edition has much new content including a new chapter on writing a dissertation proposal. Подробнее

Nicole Kidman

Cook Pam, 2012

'Nicole Kidman' explores the volatile position of stars in contemporary global media production via a case study of the star. It examines the way that Nicole Kidman's career traverses a number of tensions, including: local (Australian) and global; star/actor/celebrity; blockbuster and art cinema; personal life and public identity. It offers detailed analysis of her career trajectory, key films and performances, assessing the impact of the circulation of her persona in multiple media sites. Подробнее

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