Meeting for long, midnight conversations in Paris... more

Meeting for long, midnight conversations in Paris, two poets and prophetic peacemakers one an exiled Buddhist monk, the other a Jesuit priest explore together the farthest reaches of truth. East and West flow together in this remarkable book, as their talks range widely over memory, death, and religion; prison and exile; war and peace; Jesus and Buddha; and communities of resistance and faith.... less

Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked on an uninhabited... more

Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. He was the only survivor. The ship was grounded on a rock. Crusoe managed to salvage as much as possible from the ship. With great perseverance and industry he made for himself a secure & comfortable habitation. It was twenty five years later he saw another human being in the person of a savage whom he rescued from being eaten by his captors. He named him Friday. Read on about the interesting adventures of this courageous sailor.... less

A New Approach To Industrial RelationsLooking at ... more

A New Approach To Industrial RelationsLooking at Employee Relations from an organisational context perspective, this text is designed specifically to cater for the CIPD Employee Relations PDS module and Employee Relations modules on HR and business degree programmes at both undergraduate and post- graduate levels.It offers a comprehensive yet accessible look at the topic area, with a balance of coverage that ensures that the text focuses on the core topics of employee relations while providing coverage of the latest developments. The text uses a range of features including case studies, activities, organisational examples and objectives to aid the learning process.... less

Having been an active part of the negotiations wh... more

Having been an active part of the negotiations when the TRIPS agreement was being formed, author Daniel Gervais presents a distinctive and insightful explanation of the history and background of the Agreement. This acclaimed book: *Provides a complete background by following the history of the TRIPS agreement *Demonstrates the effect of the TRIPS agreement through analysis of recent cases *Presents an insightful article-by-article analysis of the full TRIPS agreement *Offers a unique insider perspective as the author was involved with the TRIPS agreement negotiations *Includes relevant dispute settlement cases and the ongoing panel discussions to reflect the developments which have occurred since 1995 *Takes into account the latest Doha Development Round discussions to bring to light the current international issues relating to the TRIPS agreement *Analyses the rising trend of bilateral agreements and the implications for practitioners working in the countries party to those *Anticipates the future impact the TRIPS agreement will have on the international IP framework... less

With over 4,000 quotable quips from politicians a... more

With over 4,000 quotable quips from politicians and poets, CEOs and Comedians, youre sure to find something appropriate to your topic right here in . . .From the Ancients to the PresidentThe men and women whose words come to life on these pages speak from the past and the present. Review what Plato and Aristotle had to say about Democracy or what Saddam Hussein and George Bush said on the brink of war. These succinct phrases stay with us motivating, amusing, arousing, and provoking.Get your hands on the right words quicklyThe quotes are categorized under 50 themes such as economics, public opinion, and taxes and then arranged chronologically. The author index gives a brief bio of the speaker so youll get a feel for the person behind the words.... less

Turn to this multipurpose reference for a practic... more

Turn to this multipurpose reference for a practical understanding of electronics in the factory or laboratory. Its perfect for people who are not electrical engineers but who need to use electronic equipment every day at work. Avoid or solve common problems in the use of electronics in the factory or lab and optimize the use of measurement and control equipment with this helpful resource!The guide is easy to understand by anyone who has taken a high school physics courseyet it provides quick, specific solutions for such electronics issues as feedback, oscillation, ground loops, impedance mismatch, noise pickup, and optimization of PID controllers.Use Industrial Electronics as a hands-on resource to handle typical electronics questions as they arise, as a self-study text to provide a broad background for understanding general electronics issues and design, or even for an instructor-led, on-the-job training course in shop or lab electronics. Because of the highly detailed explanations in the book, instructors themselves do not need to be experts. Of course, the volume is perfect for use as a textbook in college and vocational school courses.... less