Use the power of the courts to your advantage to ... more

Use the power of the courts to your advantage to grant equitable, non-monetary relief in contract enforcement when you follow the incomparable guidance of Yorio and Thel. With current, detailed information for today's practitioner, Contract Enforcement covers every aspect of the availability and inherent limitations of equitable remedies in such contract areas as: Real estate Sale of goods Intangible personality Construction contracts Covenants not to compete Wills and other property agreements Employment agreements Franchise agreements International trade You will find in-depth analysis of the policies that underlie contract remedies, as well as clear explanations of the practical consequences of those policies in contract litigation. The effect on availability of equitable relief of such factors as: Right to a jury trial Legal limits on contract damages Disgorgement of profits And agreed remedies are also examined Throughout the book, you'll find concise analysis of all significant specific performance cases, legislation, and commentary.... less

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This comprehensive second edition features contributions by leading expertson the important aspects of directors' liability, the protection available to directors and the risks of doing business in multiple jurisdictions. New to the second edition are chapters on China, the Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.... less

Edward de Bono believes in freedom, but he poses ... more

Edward de Bono believes in freedom, but he poses the question: If you cannot see clearly, are you making a free choice? That question is at the heart of his new book. De Bono has devoted his life and career to getting his readersbusiness leaders, educators, and politicians among othersto understand that clarity of thinking is essential to a free society. It is not enough to simply be free from coercion. De Bono argues that there is no true freedom without the ability to see correctly the options we have. And, to see these options requires thinkingthinking of a kind that De Bono says is not the norm and which urgently needs to be emphasized and taught.The best short introduction to his work, The Free Mind uses anecdote to convey his ideas and provides numerous examples that illustrate his thesis: to be free means to understand the choices we make, and this understanding can only come through improving the way we think.... less

Control Systems Theory with Engineering Applicati... more

Control Systems Theory with Engineering Applications is an exceptionally complete and accessible text and reference for students, professional engineers, and scientists in automatic and nonlinear control. It is an ideal resource to bridge the gap between theory and practice for students and engineers.... less