A Whole Generation and the New Industrial Revolution
YOUTHQUAKE 4.0: A book which targets corporate boards, CEOs, executives and middle management from businesses, government and not-for-profit organisations, who are seeking a strategic reference for designing and executing growth and digital transformation strategies.
Nearly 70% of businesses fail when they scale. So what does it take to be one of the 30% that succeed? Trena Blair knows the appeal of wanting to think big. As an advisor and strategist, she’s worked with companies around the globe to help expand their businesses from successful companies to mega players on the international stage.
The Third Edition of Thorogood's World Business Cultures - and How to Unlock Them shows readers how to create connections and win deals in global business, rather than committing clumsy and costly faux pas.
Wine is an art, a craft, a science, and a delicious part of life enjoyed by millions of people. But it is a global industry, too. In Wine Wars II economist Mike Veseth shows how globalization, commodification, and the "revenge of the terroirists" help determine what's in your wine glass - and how wine's triple crisis threatens the soul of wine.
Are the Chinese really so inscrutable? China Hand Fred Schneiter delves into the lighter side of Chinese psychology, and in doing so demystifies one of the toughest markets in the world. With an unfailing sense of humour, he offers insights for Sinophiles, Sinophobes and everyone in between. On the Hong Kong bestsellers list for twelve months, ......
The International Investment Law system (IIL) is the result of a colonial project within a capitalist system that has been influenced by developmentalism discourse and neoliberal ideology. This book shows how it has become an instrument that facilitates forms of systemic violence against so called "Third World" countries.
Early encounters between Britain and China are best known for igniting the First Opium War. Yet they also produced an enormous archive of writings by Britons who spent time in China. Frustrated with the restrictions imposed by the Manchu rulers of the Qing Empire, and unable to live or travel elsewhere apart from Canton and Macao, these diplomats, ......
How business leaders can simplify, improve, and amplify their internatio
Businesses that operate across borders need clear, impactful cross-cultural communication to foster collaboration, avoid misunderstandings and gain a competitive edge in today's globalised world. Global Influence is the business leader's guide to navigating culturally diverse teams and expanding into new markets while promoting personal growth. ......
The International Investment Law system (IIL) is the result of a colonial project within a capitalist system that has been influenced by developmentalism discourse and neoliberal ideology. This book shows how it has become an instrument that facilitates forms of systemic violence against so called "Third World" countries.
This book traces the role of money in the creation of the state. From US independence to the establishment of the EU and the breakup of the USSR and beyond, Wilson examines changing attitudes about monetary sovereignty, arguing for a more rational attitude toward money as a means of transactions rather than as a symbol of national identity.
How a Young American, in Business, In Love, and in Over His Head, Kick-S
Le Deal is a business adventure story involving raw entrepreneurship and high-level politics. It is the true story of Byrne Murphy, a businessman who abruptly moved to Paris with his wife and baby daughter in a quest to reignite his career and his fortunes. He quickly finds himself up against strange and powerful forces for which he is ill ......
This book traces the role of money in the creation of the state. From US independence to the establishment of the EU and the breakup of the USSR and beyond, Wilson examines changing attitudes about monetary sovereignty, arguing for a more rational attitude toward money as a means of transactions rather than as a symbol of national identity.
Defeating Radical Islam with Marketing That Built the World's Top Bran
Because Islamic jihad wins through marketing, Weaponized Marketing proposes to fight back with this marketing battle plan that uses the techniques that built the world's leading brands to succeed where military might and diplomacy have failed.
As President Obama's "pivot to Asia" strategy indicates, the Asia-Pacific region is an engine for the world economic growth. However, it has also been an unstable region suffering from many sources of conflicts. This book explores ways and means to establish a more amicable Asia-Pacific region.
The Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Economy contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on critical sectors of the economy including automobiles, banking and finance, national currency, economic regulation, trade and investment.
This comprehensive and informed text offers a clear and pragmatic introduction to the workings of the global economy. Vonnegut explains economic concepts and illustrates them with cogent case studies. He enlightens readers on the people, behaviors, and institutions behind international trade and investment flows in today's globalized economies.
